ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (“Ryman”) is a Delaware corporation that conducts its operations so as to maintain its qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. The Company conducts its business through an umbrella partnership REIT, in which all of its assets are held by, and operations are conducted through, RHP Hotel Properties, LP, a subsidiary operating partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). RHP Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Finco”), was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership for the sole purpose of being a co-issuer of debt securities with the Operating Partnership. Neither Ryman nor Finco has any material assets, other than Ryman’s investment in the Operating Partnership and its 100%-owned subsidiaries. As 100%-owned subsidiaries of Ryman, neither the Operating Partnership nor Finco has any business, operations, financial results or other material information, other than the business, operations, financial results and other material information described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q and Ryman’s other reports, documents or other information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In this report, we use the terms the “Company,” “we” or “our” to refer to Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2018, included in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K that was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2019.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q contains “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern our goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions, and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Without limitation, you can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and these statements may contain words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “continue,” “estimate,” or “pursue,” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terms. In particular, they include statements relating to, among other things, future actions, strategies, future performance, the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and future financial results. These also include statements regarding (i) the effect of our election to be taxed as a REIT and maintain REIT status for federal income tax purposes; (ii) the holding of our non-qualifying REIT assets in one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”); (iii) our announced dividend policy, including the frequency and amount of any dividend we may pay; (iv) potential growth opportunities, including future expansion of the geographic diversity of our existing asset portfolio through acquisitions and our investment in the joint venture (the “Gaylord Rockies joint venture”) that owns the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado (“Gaylord Rockies”); (v) Marriott International, Inc.’s (“Marriott’s”) ability to effectively manage our hotels and other properties; (vi) our anticipated capital expenditures and investments; (vii) the potential operating and financial restrictions imposed on our activities under existing and future financing agreements and other contractual arrangements with third parties, including management agreements with Marriott; and (viii) any other business or operational matters. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events.
We caution the reader that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, risks and uncertainties associated with the economic conditions affecting the hospitality business generally, the geographic concentration of our hotel properties, business levels at our hotels, our ability to remain qualified as a REIT, our ability to execute our strategic goals as a REIT, our ability to generate cash flows to support dividends, future board determinations regarding the timing and amount of dividends and changes to the dividend policy, our ability to borrow funds pursuant to our credit agreements and to refinance indebtedness, and those factors described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 or described from time to time in our other reports filed with the SEC.
Any forward-looking statement made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q speaks only as of the date on which the statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements we make in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q, except as may be required by law.
Overview
We operate as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. Our owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 8,114 rooms that are managed by Marriott under the Gaylord Hotels brand. These four resorts, which we refer to as our Gaylord Hotels properties, consist of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee (“Gaylord Opryland”), the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center near Orlando, Florida (“Gaylord Palms”), the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas (“Gaylord Texan”) and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington D.C. (“Gaylord National”). Our other owned hotel assets managed by Marriott include the Inn at Opryland, a 303‑room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland, and the AC Hotel at National Harbor, Washington D.C. (“AC Hotel”), a 192‑room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord National. We also own a 61.2% interest in the Gaylord Rockies joint venture that owns Gaylord Rockies, which opened in December 2018 and is managed by Marriott.
We also own and operate media and entertainment assets including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied live music venue and former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; WSM-AM, the Opry’s radio home; Ole Red, a brand of Blake Shelton-themed bar, music venue and event spaces, with a flagship location in Nashville that opened in May 2018; and three Nashville-based assets managed by Marriott – Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, and the General Jackson Showboat.
Each of our award-winning Gaylord Hotels properties incorporates not only high quality lodging, but also at least 400,000 square feet of meeting, convention and exhibition space, superb food and beverage options and retail and spa facilities within a single self-contained property. As a result, our Gaylord Hotels properties provide a convenient and entertaining environment for convention guests. Our Gaylord Hotels properties focus on the large group meetings market in the United States.
See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Item 2 and Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for important information regarding forward-looking statements made in this report and risks and uncertainties we face.
Gaylord Rockies Joint Venture
As more fully discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, on December 31, 2018, we completed our purchase of additional interests in the Gaylord Rockies joint venture, increasing our ownership to 61.2%. Our management has concluded that the Company is the primary beneficiary of this variable interest entity (“VIE”) and the financial position and results of operations of the VIE have been consolidated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included herein. Gaylord Rockies opened on a limited basis in December 2018 and on a fully operational basis in first quarter 2019 and is managed by Marriott.
SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland
In December 2018, we opened the indoor portion of a $90 million investment to create a luxury indoor/outdoor waterpark adjacent to Gaylord Opryland, SoundWaves. The project includes approximately 111,000 square feet of indoor water attractions and activities over three levels and approximately 106,000 square feet of outdoor water amenities. The project includes areas for adults, children and families, as well as dining options and bars. The outdoor portion of the project is anticipated to open in second quarter 2019.
Gaylord Palms Expansion
We recently began construction of a $158 million expansion of Gaylord Palms, which will include an additional 303 guest rooms and 90,000 square feet of meeting space, an expanded resort pool and events lawn, and a new multi-level parking structure. The expansion is expected to be completed in summer 2021.
Dividend Policy
Pursuant to our current dividend policy, we plan to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders in an amount equal to an annualized payment of at least 50% of adjusted funds from operations (as defined by us) less maintenance capital expenditures or 100% of REIT taxable income, whichever is greater. On February 26, 2019, our board of directors declared our first quarter 2019 cash dividend in the amount of $0.90 per share of common stock, or an aggregate of approximately $46.3 million in cash, which was paid on April 15, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 29, 2019. We currently plan to pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock in July 2019, October 2019, and January 2020. The declaration, timing and amount of dividends will be determined by action of our board of directors. Our dividend policy may be altered at any time by our board of directors.
Our Strategic Plan
Our
goal is to be the nation’s premier hospitality REIT for group-oriented meeting hotel assets in urban and resort markets.
Existing Hotel Property Design
. Our Gaylord Hotels properties focus on the large group meetings market in the United States and incorporate meeting and exhibition space, signature guest rooms, food and beverage offerings, fitness and spa facilities and other attractions within a large hotel property so attendees’ needs are met in one location. This strategy creates a better experience for both meeting planners and guests, and has led to our current Gaylord Hotels properties claiming a place among the leading convention hotels in the country.
Expansion of Hotel Asset Portfolio
. While our short-term capital allocation strategy has focused on returning capital to stockholders through the payment of dividends, part of our long-term growth strategy includes acquisitions of other hotels, particularly in the group meetings sector of the hospitality industry, either alone or through joint ventures or alliances with one or more third parties. We intend to pursue attractive investment opportunities which meet our acquisition parameters, specifically, group-oriented large hotels and overflow hotels with existing or potential leisure appeal. We are interested in highly accessible upper-upscale assets with over 400 hotel rooms in urban and resort group destination markets. We also consider assets that possess or are located near convention centers that present a repositioning opportunity and/or would significantly benefit from capital investment in additional rooms or meeting space. We plan to expand the geographic diversity of our existing asset portfolio through acquisitions. To this end, we recently increased our investment in the Gaylord Rockies joint venture to 61.2%. As a REIT, we do not view independent, large-scale development of resort and convention hotels as a part of our long-term growth strategy.
Leverage Brand Name Awareness
. We believe the Grand Ole Opry is one of the most recognized entertainment brands in the United States. We promote the Grand Ole Opry name through various media, including our WSM-AM radio station, the Internet and television, and through performances by the Grand Ole Opry’s members, many of whom are renowned country music artists. As such, we have alliances in place with multiple distribution partners in an effort to foster brand extension. We believe that licensing our brand for products may provide an opportunity to increase revenues and cash flow with relatively little capital investment. We are continuously exploring additional products, such as television specials and retail products, through which we can capitalize on our brand affinity and awareness. To this end, we have invested in four Blake Shelton-themed multi-level bar, music venue and event spaces in Nashville, Orlando, Gatlinburg Tennessee, and Tishomingo Oklahoma, named after the Shelton hit “Ol’ Red.”
Our Current Operations
Our ongoing operations are organized into three principal business segments:
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Hospitality, consisting of our Gaylord Hotels properties, the Inn at Opryland, the AC Hotel, and our investment in the Gaylord Rockies joint venture.
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Entertainment, consisting of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, WSM-AM, Ole Red, and our other Nashville-based attractions.
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Corporate and Other, consisting of our corporate expenses.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, our total revenues were divided among these business segments as follows:
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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Segment
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2019
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2018
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Hospitality
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91
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%
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92
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%
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Entertainment
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9
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%
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8
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%
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Corporate and Other
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0
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%
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0
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%
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Key Performance Indicators
The operating results of our Hospitality segment are highly dependent on the volume of customers at our hotels and the quality of the customer mix at our hotels, which are managed by Marriott. These factors impact the price that Marriott can charge for our hotel rooms and other amenities, such as food and beverage and meeting space. The following key performance indicators are commonly used in the hospitality REIT industry:
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hotel occupancy – a volume indicator;
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average daily rate (“ADR”) – a price indicator calculated by dividing room revenue by the number of rooms sold;
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Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”) – a summary measure of hotel results calculated by dividing room revenue by room nights available to guests for the period;
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Total Revenue per Available Room (“Total RevPAR”) – a summary measure of hotel results calculated by dividing the sum of room, food and beverage and other ancillary service revenue by room nights available to guests for the period; and
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Net Definite Group Room Nights Booked – a volume indicator which represents, on an aggregate basis, the total number of definite group bookings for future room nights at our Gaylord Hotels properties confirmed during the applicable period, net of cancellations.
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Hospitality segment revenue from our occupied hotel rooms is recognized over time as the daily hotel stay is provided to hotel groups and guests. Revenues from concessions, food and beverage sales, and group meeting services are recognized over the period or at the point in time those goods or services are delivered to the group or hotel guest. Revenues from ancillary services at our hotels, such as spa, parking, and transportation services, are generally recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. Cancellation fees, as well as attrition fees that are charged to groups when they do not fulfill the minimum number of room nights or minimum food and beverage spending requirements originally contracted for, are generally recognized as revenue in the period we determine it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognized will not occur, which is typically the period these fees are collected. Almost all of our Hospitality segment revenues are either cash-based or, for meeting and convention groups who meet our credit criteria, billed and collected on a short-term receivables basis. The hospitality industry is capital intensive, and we rely on the ability of our hotels to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financing and fund maintenance capital expenditures.
The results of operations of our Hospitality segment are affected by the number and type of group meetings and conventions scheduled to attend our hotels in a given period. A variety of factors can affect the results of any interim period, including the nature and quality of the group meetings and conventions attending our hotels during such period, which meetings and conventions have often been contracted for several years in advance, the level of attrition our hotels
experience, and the level of transient business at our hotels during such period. We rely on Marriott, as the manager of our hotels, to manage these factors and to offset any identified shortfalls in occupancy.
Selected Financial Information
The following table contains our unaudited selected summary financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The table also shows the percentage relationships to total revenues and, in the case of segment operating income, its relationship to segment revenues (in thousands, except percentages).
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Unaudited
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Three Months Ended March 31,
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2019
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%
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2018
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%
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Income Statement Data:
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REVENUES:
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Rooms
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$
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132,212
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35.7
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%
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$
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107,564
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37.3
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%
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Food and beverage
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171,143
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46.2
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%
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132,939
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46.1
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%
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Other hotel revenue
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34,155
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9.2
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%
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24,608
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8.5
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%
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Entertainment
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33,265
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9.0
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%
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23,259
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8.1
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%
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Total revenues
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370,775
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100.0
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%
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288,370
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100.0
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
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Rooms
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34,969
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9.4
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%
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28,928
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10.0
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Food and beverage
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91,359
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24.6
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%
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71,978
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25.0
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%
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Other hotel expenses
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90,939
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24.5
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%
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75,882
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26.3
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Hotel management fees, net
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9,756
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2.6
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%
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7,130
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2.5
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%
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Entertainment
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25,641
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6.9
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%
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19,366
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6.7
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%
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Corporate
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9,004
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2.4
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%
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8,329
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2.9
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Preopening costs
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2,134
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0.6
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%
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2,147
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0.7
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%
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Depreciation and amortization:
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Hospitality
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50,133
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13.5
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%
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26,200
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9.1
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Entertainment
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2,479
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0.7
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1,957
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0.7
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Corporate and Other
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397
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0.1
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509
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0.2
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Total depreciation and amortization
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53,009
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14.3
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28,666
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9.9
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Total operating expenses
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316,811
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85.4
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%
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242,426
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84.1
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OPERATING INCOME:
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Hospitality
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60,354
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17.9
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54,993
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20.7
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Entertainment
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5,145
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15.5
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1,936
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8.3
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Corporate and Other
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(9,401)
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(8,838)
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(A)
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Preopening costs
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(2,134)
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(2,147)
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(0.7)
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%
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Total operating income
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53,964
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14.6
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%
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45,944
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15.9
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Interest expense
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(32,087)
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(A)
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(16,729)
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(A)
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Interest income
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2,908
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(A)
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2,753
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(A)
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Loss from joint ventures
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—
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(A)
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(2,588)
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(A)
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Other gains and (losses), net
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(141)
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(A)
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168
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(A)
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Provision for income taxes
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(1,974)
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(A)
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(2,209)
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(A)
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Net income
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22,670
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(A)
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27,339
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(A)
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint venture
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6,738
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(A)
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—
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(A)
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Net income available to common stockholders
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$
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29,408
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(A)
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$
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27,339
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(A)
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(A)
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These amounts have not been shown as a percentage of revenue because they have no relationship to revenue.
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Summary Financial Results
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except percentages and per share data):
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2019
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2018
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Change
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Total revenues
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$
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370,775
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$
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288,370
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28.6
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%
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Total operating expenses
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316,811
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242,426
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30.7
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%
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Operating income
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53,964
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45,944
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17.5
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%
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Net income
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22,670
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27,339
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(17.1)
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%
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Net income available to common shareholders
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29,408
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27,339
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7.6
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%
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Net income available to common shareholders per share - diluted
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0.57
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0.53
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7.5
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Total Revenues
The increase in our total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, is attributable to increases in our Hospitality segment and Entertainment segment of $72.4 million and $10.0 million, respectively, each as discussed more fully below.
Total Operating Expenses
The increase in our total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, is primarily the result of increases in our Hospitality segment and Entertainment segment expenses of $43.1 million and $6.3 million, respectively, as well as an increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $24.3 million, each as discussed more fully below.
Net Income
The decrease in our net income to $22.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $27.3 million for the same period in 2018, was primarily due to, in addition to the changes in our revenues and operating expenses reflected above, a
$15.4 million increase in interest expense for the 2019 period. This increase was
due primarily to interest expense related to the Gaylord Rockies construction and mezzanine loans, which the Company began consolidating at December 31, 2018, as well as increased interest expense related to the Company’s revolving credit facility, due to increased borrowings
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Factors and Trends Contributing to Performance
The most important factors and trends contributing to our performance during the three months ended March 31, 2019 described herein were:
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The opening of Gaylord Rockies on a limited basis in December 2018 and on a fully operational basis in the first quarter of 2019, and the resulting impact on our financial results.
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Increased occupied rooms (an increase of 22.2%) and outside-the-room spending (an increase of 23.0%) at Gaylord Texan during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to
increases in group business partially attributable to the recent rooms and meeting space expansion
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Increased ADR (an increase of 10.2%) at Gaylord National during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, as a result of increases for both groups and transient business, as well as increased outside-the-room spending (an increase of 5.2%) during the 2019 period, primarily as a result of revenue increases in both catering and food and beverage outlets.
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Increased outside-the-room spending (an increase of 10.7%) at Gaylord Opryland during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, due to increased catering and food and beverage outlet revenue, as well as the opening of the indoor portion of SoundWaves.
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Increased outside-the-room spending (an increase of 4.5%) at Gaylord Palms during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, due primarily to increased catering revenue
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Increased revenue for our Entertainment segment during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period (an increase of 43.0%), due primarily to
the operations of our flagship Ole Red location, which opened in Nashville in May 2018, and increased revenue at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium due to increased shows, attendance and retail.
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Increased expenses for our Entertainment segment during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period (an increase of 32.4%), due primarily to the operations of the Ryman Auditorium and Ole Red Nashville, as well as the opening of Ole Red Gatlinburg in March 2019.
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Operating Results – Detailed Segment Financial Information
Hospitality Segment
Total Segment Results.
The following presents the financial results of our Hospitality segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
$
|
132,212
|
|
$
|
107,564
|
|
22.9
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
171,143
|
|
|
132,939
|
|
28.7
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel revenue
|
|
|
34,155
|
|
|
24,608
|
|
38.8
|
%
|
|
|
Total hospitality revenue
|
|
|
337,510
|
|
|
265,111
|
|
27.3
|
%
|
|
|
Hospitality operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
|
34,969
|
|
|
28,928
|
|
20.9
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
91,359
|
|
|
71,978
|
|
26.9
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel expenses
|
|
|
90,939
|
|
|
75,882
|
|
19.8
|
%
|
|
|
Management fees, net
|
|
|
9,756
|
|
|
7,130
|
|
36.8
|
%
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
50,133
|
|
|
26,200
|
|
91.3
|
%
|
|
|
Total Hospitality operating expenses
|
|
|
277,156
|
|
|
210,118
|
|
31.9
|
%
|
|
|
Hospitality operating income (1)
|
|
$
|
60,354
|
|
$
|
54,993
|
|
9.7
|
%
|
|
|
Hospitality performance metrics:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy (2)
|
|
|
72.3
|
%
|
|
73.8
|
%
|
(2.0)
|
%
|
|
|
ADR
|
|
$
|
201.07
|
|
$
|
195.02
|
|
3.1
|
%
|
|
|
RevPAR (3)
|
|
$
|
145.30
|
|
$
|
143.89
|
|
1.0
|
%
|
|
|
Total RevPAR (4)
|
|
$
|
370.93
|
|
$
|
354.64
|
|
4.6
|
%
|
|
|
Net Definite Group Room Nights Booked
|
|
|
273,453
|
|
|
403,044
|
|
(32.2)
|
%
|
|
|
Same-store Hospitality performance metrics (5):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy (2)
|
|
|
75.2
|
%
|
|
73.8
|
%
|
1.9
|
%
|
|
|
ADR
|
|
$
|
201.62
|
|
$
|
195.02
|
|
3.4
|
%
|
|
|
RevPAR (3)
|
|
$
|
151.61
|
|
$
|
143.89
|
|
5.4
|
%
|
|
|
Total RevPAR (4)
|
|
$
|
377.21
|
|
$
|
354.64
|
|
6.4
|
%
|
|
|
Net Definite Group Room Nights Booked
|
|
|
237,456
|
|
|
344,640
|
|
(31.1)
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Hospitality segment operating income does not include preopening costs of $0.7 million and $1.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. See discussion of preopening costs below.
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
Hospitality segment occupancy percentage was impacted in the 2019 period due to the addition of 303 rooms associated with the recent Gaylord Texan expansion, as well as the addition of Gaylord Rockies and the related impact on additional rooms available. Actual occupied rooms increased 19.2% on a consolidated basis and 5.6% on a same-store basis.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
We calculate Hospitality RevPAR by dividing room revenue by room nights available to guests for the period. Hospitality RevPAR is not comparable to similarly titled measures such as revenues.
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
We calculate Hospitality Total RevPAR by dividing the sum of room, food and beverage, and other ancillary services revenue (which equals Hospitality segment revenue) by room nights available to guests for the period. Hospitality Total RevPAR is not comparable to similarly titled measures such as revenues.
|
|
|
(5)
|
|
Same-store Hospitality segment performance metrics do not include Gaylord Rockies, which opened in December 2018.
|
The increase in total Hospitality segment revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, is primarily due to increases of $13.7 million, $6.2 million, $4.9 million and $2.0 million at Gaylord Texan, Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord National and Gaylord Palms, respectively, as well as revenue from Gaylord Rockies of $45.2 million. See below for further discussion.
Total Hospitality segment revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2019 include $2.7 million in attrition and cancellation fee collections, an increase of $1.4 million from the 2018 period.
The percentage of group versus transient business based on rooms sold for our Hospitality segment for the periods presented was approximately as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
Group
|
|
78
|
%
|
79
|
%
|
|
|
Transient
|
|
22
|
%
|
21
|
%
|
|
Rooms operating expenses increased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to the addition of Gaylord Rockies, as well as increased variable costs at Gaylord Texan, as described below.
Food and beverage operating expenses increased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to the addition of Gaylord Rockies, as well as increased variable costs at Gaylord Texan and Gaylord Opryland, as described below.
Other hotel expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Administrative employment costs
|
|
$
|
35,989
|
|
$
|
28,432
|
|
26.6
|
%
|
|
|
Utilities
|
|
|
7,374
|
|
|
6,258
|
|
17.8
|
%
|
|
|
Property taxes
|
|
|
9,106
|
|
|
8,301
|
|
9.7
|
%
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
38,470
|
|
|
32,891
|
|
17.0
|
%
|
|
|
Total other hotel expenses
|
|
$
|
90,939
|
|
$
|
75,882
|
|
19.8
|
%
|
|
Administrative employment costs include salaries and benefits for hotel administrative functions, including, among others, senior management, accounting, human resources, sales, conference services, engineering and security. Administrative employment costs increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to expense related to Gaylord Rockies, as well as increases at Gaylord Texan and Gaylord
Opryland. Utility costs increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to utility costs for Gaylord Rockies. Property taxes increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to an increase at Gaylord National as a result of the prior year including a refund from a prior year property tax settlement. Other expenses, which include supplies, advertising, maintenance costs and consulting costs, increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of expense at Gaylord Rockies, as well as various increases at Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Texan.
Each of our management agreements with Marriott for our four owned Gaylord Hotels properties requires us to pay Marriott a base management fee of approximately 2% of gross revenues from the applicable property for each fiscal year or portion thereof. Additionally, an incentive management fee is based on the profitability of our Gaylord Hotels properties calculated on a pooled basis. The Gaylord Rockies’s management agreement with Marriott requires Gaylord Rockies to pay a base management fee of 3% of gross revenues for each fiscal year or portion thereof, as well as an incentive management fee based on the profitability of the hotel. In the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we incurred $7.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, related to base management fees for our Hospitality segment and $3.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively, related to incentive management fees for our Hospitality segment. Management fees are presented throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q net of the amortization of the $190.0 million in deferred management rights proceeds discussed in Note 8 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.
Total Hospitality segment depreciation and amortization expense increased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to depreciation and amortization at Gaylord Rockies, which is significantly higher than our other Gaylord Hotel properties due to amortization related to intangible assets that were recognized as part of our increased ownership as of December 31, 2018, as well as higher fixed asset balances than the other hotels
.
Property-Level Results.
The following presents the property-level financial results of our Hospitality segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
Gaylord Opryland Results.
The results of Gaylord Opryland for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
$
|
36,934
|
|
$
|
35,758
|
|
3.3
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
41,206
|
|
|
37,996
|
|
8.4
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel revenue
|
|
|
10,818
|
|
|
8,991
|
|
20.3
|
%
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
|
88,958
|
|
|
82,745
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
|
8,558
|
|
|
8,683
|
|
(1.4)
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
21,522
|
|
|
20,238
|
|
6.3
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel expenses
|
|
|
25,464
|
|
|
22,586
|
|
12.7
|
%
|
|
|
Management fees, net
|
|
|
3,171
|
|
|
2,686
|
|
18.1
|
%
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
8,442
|
|
|
8,678
|
|
(2.7)
|
%
|
|
|
Total operating expenses (1)
|
|
|
67,157
|
|
|
62,871
|
|
6.8
|
%
|
|
|
Performance metrics:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy
|
|
|
74.2
|
%
|
|
72.3
|
%
|
2.6
|
%
|
|
|
ADR
|
|
$
|
191.53
|
|
$
|
190.40
|
|
0.6
|
%
|
|
|
RevPAR
|
|
$
|
142.10
|
|
$
|
137.57
|
|
3.3
|
%
|
|
|
Total RevPAR
|
|
$
|
342.25
|
|
$
|
318.35
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Gaylord Opryland operating expenses do not include preopening costs of $0.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. See discussion of preopening costs below.
|
Rooms revenue and RevPAR increased at Gaylord Opryland during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, as the result of an increase in transient occupancy and an increase in ADR for both group and transient business. Rooms revenue and RevPAR were negatively impacted during the 2019 period by a rooms renovation project, which resulted in approximately 15,700 room nights out of service. The rooms renovation project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019. Rooms expenses decreased during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, as the increase in variable costs associated with the increase in occupancy was offset by decreased group commissions and decreased contract services.
The increase in food and beverage revenue at Gaylord Opryland during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, was primarily due to increases in both catering and food and beverage outlets. Food and beverage expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, due to increased variable costs associated with the increase in revenue, partially offset by lower food and labor costs.
Other hotel revenue increased at Gaylord Opryland during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to revenues from SoundWaves. Other hotel expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to additional operating expense for SoundWaves, as well as the current period including an assessment for additional business license taxes.
Depreciation and amortization decreased slightly at Gaylord Opryland during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Gaylord Palms Results.
The results of Gaylord Palms for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
$
|
22,502
|
|
$
|
22,104
|
|
1.8
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
31,480
|
|
|
30,266
|
|
4.0
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel revenue
|
|
|
5,934
|
|
|
5,526
|
|
7.4
|
%
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
|
59,916
|
|
|
57,896
|
|
3.5
|
%
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
|
4,319
|
|
|
4,207
|
|
2.7
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
14,377
|
|
|
14,271
|
|
0.7
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel expenses
|
|
|
17,139
|
|
|
16,846
|
|
1.7
|
%
|
|
|
Management fees, net
|
|
|
1,630
|
|
|
1,535
|
|
6.2
|
%
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,851
|
|
|
4,789
|
|
1.3
|
%
|
|
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
|
42,316
|
|
|
41,648
|
|
1.6
|
%
|
|
|
Performance metrics:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy
|
|
|
82.8
|
%
|
|
82.3
|
%
|
0.6
|
%
|
|
|
ADR
|
|
$
|
213.38
|
|
$
|
210.74
|
|
1.3
|
%
|
|
|
RevPAR
|
|
$
|
176.57
|
|
$
|
173.44
|
|
1.8
|
%
|
|
|
Total RevPAR
|
|
$
|
470.16
|
|
$
|
454.30
|
|
3.5
|
%
|
|
Rooms revenue and RevPAR increased at Gaylord Palms during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to an increase in ADR for groups. Rooms expenses increased during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to increased variable costs associated with the increase in occupancy.
Food and beverage revenue increased at Gaylord Palms during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to increased catering business. Food and beverage expenses increased in the 2019
period, as compared to the 2018 period, due primarily to increased variable costs associated with the increase in revenue, partially offset by lower food costs.
Other hotel revenue at Gaylord Palms increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to an increase in resort fees driven by an increase in the rate. Other hotel expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily as a result of higher employment costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased slightly at Gaylord Palms during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Gaylord Texan Results.
The results of Gaylord Texan for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
$
|
25,205
|
|
$
|
20,280
|
|
24.3
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
40,169
|
|
|
33,169
|
|
21.1
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel revenue
|
|
|
6,665
|
|
|
4,908
|
|
35.8
|
%
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
|
72,039
|
|
|
58,357
|
|
23.4
|
%
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
|
5,211
|
|
|
4,498
|
|
15.9
|
%
|
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
18,237
|
|
|
16,250
|
|
12.2
|
%
|
|
|
Other hotel expenses
|
|
|
17,300
|
|
|
15,296
|
|
13.1
|
%
|
|
|
Management fees, net
|
|
|
2,293
|
|
|
1,699
|
|
35.0
|
%
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
6,644
|
|
|
5,167
|
|
28.6
|
%
|
|
|
Total operating expenses (1)
|
|
|
49,685
|
|
|
42,910
|
|
15.8
|
%
|
|
|
Performance metrics:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy
|
|
|
77.9
|
%
|
|
76.5
|
%
|
1.8
|
%
|
|
|
ADR
|
|
$
|
198.23
|
|
$
|
194.92
|
|
1.7
|
%
|
|
|
RevPAR
|
|
$
|
154.39
|
|
$
|
149.13
|
|
3.5
|
%
|
|
|
Total RevPAR
|
|
$
|
441.25
|
|
$
|
429.13
|
|
2.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Gaylord Texan operating expenses do not include preopening costs of $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018. See discussion of preopening costs below.
|
Rooms revenue and RevPAR increased at Gaylord Texan during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to an increase in occupancy for both groups and transient and an increase in ADR for group business. The 2019 period was also positively impacted by additional room availability from the recently completed rooms expansion, which resulted in an increase in actual rooms sold of 22.2% compared to the 2018 period. Rooms expenses increased during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to increased variable costs associated with the increase in rooms sold and increased capacity.
Food and beverage revenue increased at Gaylord Texan during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due to an increase in catering. Food and beverage expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to an increase in variable costs associated with the increase in revenue, partially offset by lower food and labor costs.
Other hotel revenue at Gaylord Texan increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of an increase in parking and resort fees associated with the increase in total rooms nights sold. Other hotel expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, due primarily to increases in marketing, maintenance and credit card expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased at Gaylord Texan during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily as a result of the recent rooms and meeting space expansion that resulted in increased depreciable asset levels.
Gaylord National Results.
The results of Gaylord National for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
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Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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%
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2019
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2018
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Change
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Revenues:
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|
|
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Rooms
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|
$
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28,226
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$
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25,193
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12.0
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%
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Food and beverage
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31,043
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30,425
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2.0
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%
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Other hotel revenue
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6,361
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5,138
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23.8
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%
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|
Total revenue
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65,630
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60,756
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8.0
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%
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Operating expenses:
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Rooms
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10,577
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10,208
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3.6
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%
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Food and beverage
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20,537
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20,342
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1.0
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%
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Other hotel expenses
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20,208
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19,022
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6.2
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%
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Management fees, net
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1,091
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|
995
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9.6
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%
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Depreciation and amortization
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|
|
6,983
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|
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6,872
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1.6
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%
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|
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Total operating expenses
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|
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59,396
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57,439
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3.4
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%
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Performance metrics:
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Occupancy
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72.0
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%
|
|
70.7
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%
|
1.8
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%
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ADR
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$
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218.38
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$
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198.24
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|
10.2
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%
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RevPAR
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|
$
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157.12
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$
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140.24
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|
12.0
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%
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|
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Total RevPAR
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|
$
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365.34
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|
$
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338.21
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|
8.0
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%
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Rooms revenue and RevPAR increased at Gaylord National during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to an increase in ADR for both group and transient business, as well as an increase in group occupancy. Rooms expenses increased at Gaylord National during the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, primarily due to increased variable costs associated with the increase in occupancy.
Food and beverage revenue increased at Gaylord National during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of an increase in food and beverage outlets. Food and beverage expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, as a result of an increase in variable costs associated with the increase in revenue.
Other hotel revenue increased at Gaylord National during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to an increase in attrition and cancellation fee collections, as well as an increase in resort fees related to the increase in occupancy. Other hotel expenses increased in the 2019 period, as compared to the 2018 period, due to an increase in credit card expense, as well as an increase in property tax expense due to the 2018 period including a refund from a previous property tax settlement.
Depreciation and amortization at Gaylord National increased slightly during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Gaylord Rockies Results
. The results of Gaylord Rockies for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands, except percentages and performance metrics):
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Revenues:
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|
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Rooms
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$
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14,743
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Food and beverage
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|
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26,234
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|
|
Other hotel revenue
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|
|
4,266
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|
|
Total revenue
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|
|
45,243
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|
|
Operating expenses:
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|
|
|
|
Rooms
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|
|
5,045
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|
Food and beverage
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|
|
15,780
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Other hotel expenses
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|
|
8,716
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Management fees, net
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|
|
1,811
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|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
22,461
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|
|
Total operating expenses (1)
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|
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53,813
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Performance metrics:
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|
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|
Occupancy
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|
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55.4
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%
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ADR
|
|
$
|
196.81
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|
|
RevPAR
|
|
$
|
109.13
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|
|
Total RevPAR
|
|
$
|
334.91
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|
|
|
(1)
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Gaylord Rockies operating expenses do not include preopening costs of $0.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019. See discussion of preopening costs below.
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Entertainment Segment
Total Segment Results.
The following presents the financial results of our Entertainment segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except percentages):
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Three Months Ended
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|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
33,265
|
|
$
|
23,259
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|
43.0
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%
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
25,641
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|
|
19,366
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|
32.4
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%
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
2,479
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|
|
1,957
|
|
26.7
|
%
|
|
|
Operating income (1)
|
|
$
|
5,145
|
|
$
|
1,936
|
|
165.8
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%
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|
|
|
(1)
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|
Entertainment segment operating income does not include preopening costs of $1.4 million and $0.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. See discussion of preopening costs below.
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Entertainment segment revenue increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to the operations of our flagship Ole Red location in Nashville, which opened in May 2018, as well as the opening of Ole Red Gatlinburg in March 2019. In addition, revenues increased at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium due to increased shows, attendance and retail revenue.
Entertainment operating expenses increased during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of the operations of our Ole Red Nashville location, as well as the opening of Ole Red Gatlinburg in March 2019. In addition, operating expenses increased at the Ryman Auditorium primarily due to the increase in variable expenses associated with the increase in revenue.
Entertainment depreciation expense increased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily as a result of Ole Red Nashville and the associated increased depreciable asset levels.
Corporate and Other Segment
Total Segment Results.
The following presents the financial results of our Corporate and Other segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except percentages):
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Three Months Ended
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|
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|
|
March 31,
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|
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|
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%
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
$
|
9,004
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$
|
8,329
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8.1
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%
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|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
397
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|
|
509
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(22.0)
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%
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|
|
Operating loss
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$
|
(9,401)
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|
$
|
(8,838)
|
|
6.4
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%
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|
Corporate and Other operating expenses, which consist primarily of costs associated with senior management salaries and benefits, legal, human resources, accounting, pension, information technology and other administrative costs, increased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to an increase in administrative and employment costs associated with supporting our growth initiatives within our Hospitality and Entertainment segments.
Corporate and Other depreciation and amortization expense decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared with the same period in 2018.
Operating Results – Preopening Costs
Preopening costs of $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily include costs associated with Ole Red Gatlinburg, which opened in March 2019, and Gaylord Rockies, which opened on a fully operational basis in first quarter 2019. Preopening costs of $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily include costs associated with an expansion of the guest rooms and convention space at Gaylord Texan, which opened in the second quarter of 2018, and costs associated with Ole Red Nashville, which opened in May 2018.
Non-Operating Results Affecting Net Income
General
The following table summarizes the other factors which affected our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except percentages):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
2018
|
|
Change
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
$
|
(32,087)
|
|
$
|
(16,729)
|
|
(91.8)
|
%
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
2,908
|
|
|
2,753
|
|
5.6
|
%
|
|
|
Loss from joint ventures
|
|
—
|
|
|
(2,588)
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
Other gains and (losses), net
|
|
(141)
|
|
|
168
|
|
(183.9)
|
%
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
|
(1,974)
|
|
|
(2,209)
|
|
10.6
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%
|
|
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $15.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, due primarily to interest expense related to the Gaylord Rockies construction and mezzanine loans, which the Company began consolidating at December 31, 2018, as well as increased interest expense related to the Company’s revolving credit facility, due to increased borrowings, and a decrease in capitalized interest in the 2019 period.
Cash interest expense increased $12.9 million to $30.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018. Non-cash interest expense, which includes amortization of deferred financing costs, offset by
capitalized interest, increased $2.5 million to $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Our weighted average interest rate on our borrowings, excluding capitalized interest, was 5.2% and 4.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Interest Income
Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 primarily includes amounts earned on the bonds that were received in connection with the development of Gaylord National, which we hold as notes receivable. See Note 6 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of interest income on these bonds.
Loss from Joint Ventures
The loss from joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily represents preopening expenses incurred by our Gaylord Rockies joint venture, which opened on a limited basis in December 2018 and on a fully operational basis in first quarter 2019, as well as losses incurred by our previous Opry City Stage joint venture.
Other Gains and (Losses), net
Other gains and (losses), net for the
three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 represents various miscellaneous items.
Provision for Income Taxes
As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal corporate income taxes on ordinary taxable income and capital gains income from real estate investments that we distribute to our stockholders. We will continue to be required to pay federal and state corporate income taxes on earnings of our TRSs.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we recorded an income tax provision of $2.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively. These results differ from the statutory rate primarily due to the REIT dividends paid deduction in both periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
. Cash flow from operating activities is the principal source of cash used to fund our operating expenses, interest payments on debt, maintenance capital expenditures, and dividends to stockholders. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, our net cash flows provided by operating activities were $54.6 million, primarily reflecting cash provided by our income before depreciation expense, amortization expense and other non-cash charges of approximately $80.7 million, partially offset by unfavorable changes in working capital of approximately $26.2 million. The unfavorable changes in working capital primarily resulted from an increase in accounts receivable due to a seasonal change in the timing of payments received from corporate group customers at our Gaylord Hotels properties, as well as Gaylord Rockies becoming fully operational in 2019, partially offset by an increase in accrued interest associated with our outstanding debt and an increase in deferred revenue, primarily attributable to the timing of advanced payments received on upcoming hotel stays and ticketed events at our entertainment venues.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our net cash flows provided by operating activities were $43.9 million, primarily reflecting cash provided by our income before depreciation expense, amortization expense and other non-cash charges of approximately $63.7 million, partially offset by unfavorable changes in working capital of approximately $19.8 million. The unfavorable changes in working capital primarily resulted from a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities primarily attributable to the payment of liabilities associated with our Christmas-related programs and incentive compensation programs and a decrease in trade receivables due to a seasonal change in the timing of payments received from corporate group customers at our Gaylord Hotels properties.
Cash Flows From Investing Activities.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, our primary uses of funds for investing activities were purchases of property and equipment, which totaled $48.9 million, and consisted primarily of construction costs at Gaylord Rockies, a rooms renovation at Gaylord Opryland, construction of SoundWaves, the expansion at Gaylord Palms, and ongoing maintenance capital expenditures for our existing properties.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our primary uses of funds for investing activities were purchases of property and equipment, which totaled $47.6 million and consisted primarily of the expansion of the guest rooms and convention space at Gaylord Texan, construction of SoundWaves, and ongoing maintenance capital expenditures for our existing properties.
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
. Our cash flows from financing activities primarily reflect the incurrence of debt, the repayment of long-term debt and the payment of cash dividends. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, our net cash flows used in financing activities were approximately $7.7 million, primarily reflecting the payment of $44.4 million in cash dividends, partially offset by increased borrowings under the Gaylord Rockies construction and mezzanine loans of $28.9 million and net borrowings under our revolving credit facility of $10.0 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our net cash flows provided by financing activities were approximately $14.9 million, primarily reflecting $56.5 million in net borrowings under our revolving credit facility, partially offset by the payment of $41.0 million in cash dividends.
Liquidity
At March 31, 2019, we had $94.9 million in unrestricted cash and $162.8 million available for borrowing under our revolving credit facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we net borrowed $10.0 million under
our revolving credit facility, increased the borrowings under the Gaylord Rockies construction and mezzanine loans by $28.9 million, incurred capital expenditures of $48.9
million and
paid cash dividends of $44.4 million. These net outflows were partially offset by cash flows from operating activities discussed above, resulting in the decrease in our cash balance from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
We currently plan to pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share in July 2019, October 2019 and January 2020, subject to determinations as to the timing and amount by our board of directors. We anticipate investing in our operations during the remainder of 2019 by spending between $110 million and $135 million in capital expenditures, which primarily includes ongoing maintenance capital of our current facilities, an expansion of the guest rooms and convention space at Gaylord Palms, a rooms renovation at Gaylord Opryland, and the construction of Ole Red Orlando.
We believe that our cash on hand and cash from operations will be adequate to fund our general short-term commitments, as well as: (i) normal operating expenses, (ii) interest expense on long-term debt obligations, (iii) financing lease and operating lease obligations, and (iv) declared dividends. If our existing cash and cash from operations were inadequate to fund such items, as well as capital expenditures, we could draw on our credit facility, subject to the satisfaction of covenants in the credit facility.
Our outstanding principal debt agreements are described below. Based on current projections for compliance under our financial covenants contained in these agreements, we do not foresee a maturity issue prior to their scheduled maturity date. We anticipate the construction and mezzanine loans associated with the Gaylord Rockies joint venture, which are scheduled to mature on December 18, 2019 and described below, will be refinanced or the maturity dates will be extended prior to maturity.
At March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our outstanding debt.
Principal Debt Agreements
Credit Facility
. On May 11, 2017, we entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the Company, as a guarantor, the Operating Partnership, as borrower, certain other subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, as guarantors, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, as pledgors, the lenders party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amended and restated the Company’s existing credit facility. In addition, on May 23, 2017, we entered into an Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment No. 1”) and on
June 26, 2018, we entered into an Amendment No. 2 (the “Amendment No. 2”) to the Credit Agreement among the same parties, as discussed below. As amended, our credit facility consists of a $700.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), a $200.0 million senior secured term loan A (the “Term Loan A”), and a $500.0 million senior secured term loan B (the “Term Loan B”), each as discussed below.
Each of the Revolver, Term Loan A and Term Loan B is guaranteed by us, each of our four wholly-owned subsidiaries that own the Gaylord Hotels properties, and certain of our other subsidiaries. Each is secured by (i) a first mortgage lien on the real property of each of our Gaylord Hotels properties, (ii) pledges of equity interests in our subsidiaries that own the Gaylord Hotels properties, (iii) our personal property and the personal property of the Operating Partnership and our guarantor subsidiaries and (iv) all proceeds and products from our Gaylord Hotels properties. Advances are subject to a 55% borrowing base, based on the appraisal value of the Gaylord Hotels properties (reduced to 50% in the event one of the Gaylord Hotels properties is sold). Assets of the Gaylord Rockies joint venture are not subject to the liens of our credit facility.
In addition, each of the Revolver, Term Loan A and Term Loan B contains certain covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, investments, dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The material financial covenants, ratios or tests contained in the Credit Agreement are as follows (and are unchanged from the previous credit agreement):
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·
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We must maintain a consolidated funded indebtedness to total asset value ratio as of the end of each calendar quarter of not more than .65 to 1.0.
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|
|
·
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We must maintain a consolidated tangible net worth (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not less than $175 million plus 75% of the proceeds received by us or any of our subsidiaries in connection with any equity issuance.
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·
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We must maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.50 to 1.00.
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|
·
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We must maintain an implied debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of adjusted net operating income to monthly principal and interest that would be required if the outstanding balance were amortized over 25 years at an assumed fixed rate) of not less than 1.60 to 1.00.
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If an event of default shall occur and be continuing under the Credit Agreement, the commitments under the Credit Agreement may be terminated and the principal amount outstanding under the Credit Agreement, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
$700 Million Revolving Credit Facility
. Pursuant to Amendment No. 1, we extended the maturity of the Revolver to May 23, 2021, with two additional six-month extension options, at our election. Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at an annual rate equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus the applicable margin ranging from 1.55% to 2.40%, dependent upon our funded debt to total asset value ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) a base rate as set in the Credit Agreement. At March 31, 2019, the interest rate on the Revolver was LIBOR plus 1.55%. Principal is payable in full at maturity. No additional amounts were borrowed under the Revolver at closing.
At March 31, 2019, $535.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under the Revolver, and the lending banks had issued $2.2 million of letters of credit under the Credit Agreement, which left $162.8 million of availability under the Revolver (subject to the satisfaction of debt incurrence tests under the indentures governing our $350 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 (the “$350 Million 5% Senior Notes”) and $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2023 (the “$400 Million 5% Senior Notes”), which we met at March 31, 2019).
$200 Million Term Loan A Facility.
Amendment No. 1 also provides for the Term Loan A, which has a maturity date of May 23, 2022. Borrowings bear interest at an annual rate equal to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus the applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.35%, dependent upon our funded debt to total asset value ratio (as defined in the Credit
Agreement) or (ii) a base rate as set in the Credit Agreement. At March 31, 2019, the interest rate on the Term Loan A was LIBOR plus 1.50%. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan A that are repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed. At closing, we drew down on the Term Loan A in full and proceeds were used to pay down a portion of the Revolver.
$500 Million Term Loan B Facility.
In May 2017, as part of the Credit Agreement discussed above, we increased the capacity under our previous $400 million term loan B to $500 million. The Term Loan B has a maturity date of May 11, 2024. Amendment No. 2 reduced the applicable interest rate margins for borrowings under the Term Loan B to, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus 2.00% or (ii) a base rate as set in the Credit Agreement. At March 31, 2019, the interest rate on the Term Loan B was LIBOR plus 2.00%. The Term Loan B amortizes in equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount of $500.0 million, with the balance due at maturity. In addition, if for any fiscal year, there is Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement), an additional principal amount is required. As a result of Amendment No. 2, the commencement date for any Excess Cash Flow payments has been extended to December 31, 2019. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan B that are repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed. At closing of Amendment No. 1, we drew down on the Term Loan B in full. Net proceeds, after the repayment of the original $400 million term loan B and certain transaction expenses payable at closing, were used to pay down a portion of the Revolver. Amendment No. 2 did not change the maturity dates existing under the Credit Agreement or result in any increase or decrease in outstanding borrowings. At March 31, 2019, $491.3 million in borrowings were outstanding under the Term Loan B.
$350 Million 5% Senior Notes.
In 2013, the Operating Partnership and Finco completed the private placement of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021, which are guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Agreement. The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes and guarantees were issued pursuant to an indenture by and among the issuing subsidiaries and the guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee. The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes have a maturity date of April 15, 2021 and bear interest at 5% per annum, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes are general unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the issuing subsidiaries and rank equal in right of payment with such subsidiaries’ existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to future subordinated indebtedness, if any. The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to the issuing subsidiaries’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The guarantees rank equally in right of payment with the applicable guarantor’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of such guarantor. The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes will be effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of any guarantor to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and other obligations of the Operating Partnership’s subsidiaries that do not guarantee the $350 Million 5% Senior Notes.
The $350 Million 5% Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at 100.00%, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date
.
In connection with the issuance of the $350 Million 5% Senior Notes, we completed a registered offer to exchange the $350 Million 5% Senior Notes for registered notes with substantially identical terms as the $350 Million 5% Senior Notes in November 2013.
$400 Million 5% Senior Notes.
In 2015, the Operating Partnership and Finco completed the private placement of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2023. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company’s issuing subsidiaries and are guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Agreement. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes and guarantees were issued pursuant to an indenture by and among the issuing subsidiaries and the guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes have a maturity date of April 15, 2023 and bear interest at 5% per annum, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes are general unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the issuing subsidiaries and rank equal in right of payment with such subsidiaries’ existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness, including the $350 Million 5% Senior Notes, and senior in right of payment to future subordinated indebtedness, if any. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to the issuing subsidiaries’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The guarantees rank equally in right of payment with the applicable guarantor’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness
of such guarantor. The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of any guarantor to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and other obligations of the Operating Partnership’s subsidiaries that do not guarantee the $400 Million 5% Senior Notes.
The $400 Million 5% Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at a redemption price expressed as a percentage of the principal amount thereof, which percentage is 102.50%, 101.25%, and 100.00% beginning on April 15 of 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date
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In connection with the issuance of the $400 Million 5% Senior Notes, we completed a registered offer to exchange the $400 Million 5% Senior Notes for registered notes with substantially identical terms as the $400 Million 5% Senior Notes in September 2015.
$500 Million Construction Loan (Gaylord Rockies Joint Venture)
In December 2015, Aurora Convention Hotel, LLC (“Hotel Owner”) and Aurora Convention Center Hotel Lessee, LLC (collectively, “Borrower”), subsidiaries of the entities comprising the Gaylord Rockies joint venture, entered into a Building Loan Agreement (the “Construction Loan”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, for a senior loan with available borrowings of up to $500.0 million, of which $487.0 million was outstanding at March 31, 2019. The Construction Loan bears interest at an annual rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.25% and matures on December 18, 2019, with three optional one-year extensions at the Borrower’s option, subject to certain requirements as defined in the Construction Loan. The Construction Loan is secured by substantially all of the assets of Hotel Owner and an assignment of the hotel’s management agreement.
$39 Million Mezzanine Loan (Gaylord Rockies Joint Venture)
In December 2015, Aurora Convention Hotel Mezz, LLC (“Mezz”) and Aurora Convention Center Hotel Lessee Midco Member, LLC (collectively, “Mezz Borrower”), subsidiaries of the entities comprising the Gaylord Rockies joint venture, entered into a Mezzanine Loan Agreement (the “Mezzanine Loan”) with Marriott International Capital Corporation, for a mezzanine loan with available borrowings, as amended, of up to $39.0 million, of which $38.5 million was outstanding at March 31, 2019. The Mezzanine Loans bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 7.00% and matures on December 18, 2019, with three optional one-year extensions that mirror the Construction Loan. The Mezzanine Loan is secured by Mezz Borrower’s interests in the joint venture.
Additional Debt Limitations
. Pursuant to the terms of the management agreements and pooling agreement with Marriott for our four wholly-owned Gaylord Hotels, we are subject to certain debt limitations described below.
The management agreements provide for the following limitations on indebtedness encumbering a hotel:
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The aggregate principal balance of all mortgage and mezzanine debt encumbering the hotel shall be no greater than 75% of the fair market value of the hotel; and
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The ratio of (a) aggregate Operating Profit (as defined in the management agreement) in the 12 months prior to the closing on the mortgage or mezzanine debt to (b) annual debt service for the hotel shall equal or exceed 1.2:1; but is subject to the pooling agreement described below.
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The pooled limitations on Secured Debt (as defined in the pooling agreement) are as follows:
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The aggregate principal balance of all mortgage and mezzanine debt on Pooled Hotels (as defined in the pooling agreement), shall be no more than 75% of the fair market value of Pooled Hotels.
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The ratio of (a) aggregate Operating Profit (as defined in the pooling agreement) of Pooled Hotels in the 12 months prior to closing on any mortgage or mezzanine debt to (b) annual debt service for the Pooled Hotels, shall equal or exceed 1.2:1.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As described in Note 13 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, we have invested in a joint venture that owns Gaylord Rockies.
In connection with this investment and our December 2018 increase in our investment, we have provided a completion guarantee under each of the Construction Loan and the Mezzanine Loan capped at our pro rata share of all costs necessary to complete the project within the time specified in the senior loan documents. At March 31, 2019, we have not recorded any liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheet associated with these guarantees.
We enter into commitments under letters of credit, primarily for the purpose of securing our deductible obligations with our insurers, and lending banks under our Credit Agreement had issued $2.2 million of letters of credit at March 31, 2019. Except as set forth in these paragraphs, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations at March 31, 2019, including long-term debt and operating and capital lease commitments (amounts in thousands):
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Payment due by Period
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Total amounts
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Less than
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More than
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Contractual obligations
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committed
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1 year
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1-3 years
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3-5 years
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5 years
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Long-term debt (1) (2)
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$
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2,503,436
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$
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532,186
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$
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895,000
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$
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610,000
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$
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466,250
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Finance leases
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1,737
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244
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479
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379
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635
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Operating leases (3)
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607,370
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5,738
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11,682
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11,508
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578,442
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Construction commitments (4)
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48,200
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48,200
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Other
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13,311
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1,109
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2,218
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2,218
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7,766
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Total contractual obligations
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3,174,054
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587,477
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$
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909,379
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624,105
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(1)
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Long-term debt commitments do not include approximately $331.0 million in interest payments projected to be due in future years (less than 1 year – $113.1 million; 1‑3 years – $145.4 million; 3‑5 years – $67.0 million; more than 5 years – $5.6 million) based on the stated interest rates on our fixed-rate debt and the rates in effect at March 31, 2019 for our variable-rate debt. Variable rates, as well as outstanding principal balances, could change in future periods. See “Principal Debt Agreements” above for a discussion of our outstanding long-term debt. See “Supplemental Cash Flow Information” in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for a discussion of the interest we paid during the fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016.
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Debt commitments due in less than one year includes $525.5 million of the Construction Loan and Mezzanine Loan for the Gaylord Rockies joint venture.
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Total operating lease commitments of $607.4 million includes the 75‑year operating lease agreement we entered into during 1999 for 65.3 acres of land located in Osceola County, Florida where Gaylord Palms is located, which we may extend until January 2101.
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With respect to our properties that are operated under management agreements with Marriott, we are obligated to maintain an FF&E reserve account for future planned and emergency-related capital expenditures at these properties. The amount funded into each of these reserve accounts is determined pursuant to the management agreements and is generally 5.0% of the respective property’s total annual revenue. At March 31, 2019, $48.2
million was held in FF&E reserve accounts for future capital expenditures at our properties. According to the terms of each management agreement with Marriott, the reserve funds are to be held by Marriott in a restricted cash account. Although it is not required that such funds be expended in a given year, each management agreement provides any excess funds will carry over for use in future years.
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The expected cash flows under our defined benefit pension plan, our non-qualified retirement plan, our non-qualified contributory deferred compensation plan and our defined benefit postretirement health care and life insurance plan are estimated based upon the best information currently available, but are not driven by contractual terms. Therefore, these obligations have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above. See Note 8 and Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for further discussion related to these obligations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain of our accounting policies, including those related to revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived and other assets, stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, income taxes, pension and postretirement benefits other than pension plans, acquisitions and purchase price allocations, and legal contingencies, require that we apply significant judgment in defining the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Our judgments are based on our historical experience, our observance of trends in the industry, and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from our estimates. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, please refer to Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” presented in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. There were no newly identified critical accounting policies in the first three months of 2019 nor were there any material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposures to market risk are from changes in interest rates and changes in asset values of investments that fund our pension plan.
Risk Related to Changes in Interest Rates
Borrowings outstanding under the Revolver bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 1.55%, subject to adjustment as described in the Credit Agreement. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, our annual interest cost on the $535.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Revolver at March 31, 2019 would increase by approximately $5.4 million.
Borrowings outstanding under our Term Loan A currently bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%, subject to adjustment as described in the Credit Agreement. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, our annual interest cost on the $200.0 million in borrowings outstanding under our Term Loan A at March 31, 2019 would increase by approximately $2.0 million.
Borrowings outstanding under our Term Loan B currently bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%, subject to adjustment as described in the Credit Agreement. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, our annual interest cost on the $491.3 million in borrowings outstanding under our Term Loan B at March 31, 2019 would increase by approximately $4.9 million.
Borrowings outstanding under the Gaylord Rockies joint venture Construction Loan bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus
3.25%
. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, the annual interest cost on the $487.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Construction Loan at March 31, 2019 would increase by approximately $4.9 million.
Borrowings outstanding under the Gaylord Rockies joint venture Mezzanine Loan bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 7.00%. If LIBOR were to increase by 100 basis points, the annual interest cost on the $38.5 million in borrowings outstanding under the Mezzanine Loan at March 31, 2019 would increase by approximately $0.4 million.
Certain of our outstanding cash balances are occasionally invested overnight with high credit quality financial institutions. We do not have significant exposure to changing interest rates on invested cash at March 31, 2019. As a result, the interest rate market risk implicit in these investments at March 31, 2019, if any, is low.
Risk Related to Changes in Asset Values that Fund our Pension Plans
The expected rates of return on the assets that fund our defined benefit pension plan are based on the asset allocation of the plan and the long-term projected return on those assets, which represent a diversified mix of equity securities, fixed income securities and cash. At March 31, 2019, the value of the investments in the pension plan was $63.5 million, and an immediate 10% decrease in this value would have reduced the value of the investments in the pension plan by approximately $6.3 million.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a‑15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is a party to certain litigation in the ordinary course, as described in Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein and which our management deems will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Inapplicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Inapplicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Inapplicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Inapplicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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3.1
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Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed October 1, 2012).
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3.2
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed October 1, 2012).
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31.1*
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Certification of Colin V. Reed pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31.2*
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Certification of Mark Fioravanti pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1**
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Certification of Colin V. Reed and Mark Fioravanti pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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101*
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The following materials from Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC.
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Date: May 7, 2019
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By:
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/s/ Colin V. Reed
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Colin V. Reed
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Chairman of the Board of Directors and
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Chief Executive Officer
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/s/ Mark Fioravanti
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Mark Fioravanti
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President and Chief Financial Officer
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/s/ Jennifer Hutcheson
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Jennifer Hutcheson
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Senior Vice President, Corporate
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Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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