Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp Announces Year End Results
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WINNIPEG, April 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp ("LHIC") is pleased to report its financial results for the Year ended December 31, 2014. The following comments in regard to the financial results should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2014 financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis which are available on the SEDAR website www.sedar.com.
Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. achieved strong operating results in the fourth quarter of 2014 relative to the results achieved in the fourth quarter of 2013. This is reflected in improvements in all important metrics of operating performance. Funds from Operation increased from $995,387 in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $1,513,373 in the fourth quarter of 2014. Adjusted Funds from Operations increased from $797,911 to $1,290,509. Distributable Income increased from $900,391 to $1,405,894.
The overall results in 2014 were significantly improved compared to the results achieved in 2013, reflecting an improved trend in operating performance that began in the second quarter of 2013. In 2014 Distributable Income increased from $3.87 million in 2013 to $5.28 million; Adjusted funds from Operations increased from $3.45 million to $4.94 million; and Funds from Operations from $4.24 million to $5.12 million.
Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. has been focused on reducing its overall leverage in order to improve balance sheet ratios, to reduce overall risk, and to position the Corporation for future growth. The sale of assets, the refinancing of debt, and the improved operating results over the past two years has allowed Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. to reduce its total liabilities from $126.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $92.8 million at December 31, 2014. These factors have all contributed to the ability of Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp. to withstand downturns in operating performance which can be expected due to the cyclical nature of many of the resource based markets where the corporation's hotels are located.
The sharp decline in oil prices that occurred late in 2014 will have a negative impact on operating results for at least the first two quarters of 2015. At this time there is little visibility going into the 3rd quarter of 2015. The recent Canadian federal budget projected West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices to $67 in 2016 and $75 in 2017. These prices would have a very positive impact on drilling activity in Alberta and consequently on hotel occupancies in markets that are impacted by such activity.
Through the refinancing of debt and the reduction of leverage, Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp is well positioned to withstand the current downturn and is poised for growth when conditions improve.
Following is a comparison of the operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2014 and the comparable period in 2013:
Three months ended December 31 |
Year ended December 31 |
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2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
2013 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Hospitality Revenue |
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Room |
8,317,561 |
8,304,129 |
32,915,994 |
34,515,154 |
|
Food & Beverage |
1,216,923 |
1,243,674 |
4,695,419 |
4,633,642 |
|
Other |
476,346 |
576,858 |
1,933,032 |
1,909,806 |
|
Total Revenue |
10,010,830 |
10,124,661 |
39,544,445 |
41,058,602 |
|
Expenses |
(9,682,067) |
(12,714,485) |
(38,359,661) |
(43,035,253) |
|
Gain on sale of income properties |
- |
499,164 |
1,007,514 |
6,569,402 |
|
Net Income (Loss) |
328,763 |
(2,090,660) |
2,192,298 |
4,592,751 |
|
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share |
0.017 |
(0.107) |
0.112 |
0.235 |
|
Reconciliation to funds from Operations |
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Add (deduct) |
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Amortization of income properties |
768,235 |
886,805 |
3,056,260 |
3,525,615 |
|
Amortization of franchise fees |
1,192 |
1,192 |
4,768 |
4,768 |
|
Impairment of Income Property |
- |
2,800,000 |
- |
2,800,000 |
|
Unrealized loss on change in fair value of interest rate Swap |
410,933 |
- |
660,478 |
- |
|
Compensation Costs of Stock Options |
- |
- |
- |
22,080 |
|
Distributions from Lakeview Flag Licensing General Partnership |
164,150 |
152,880 |
759,010 |
570,360 |
|
Distributions from Lakeview Flag Management General Partnership |
120,000 |
122,000 |
605,250 |
464,500 |
|
Income from Lakeview Flag Licensing General Partnership |
(168,735) |
(263,877) |
(706,763) |
(704,265) |
|
Income from Lakeview Flag Management General Partnership |
(109,165) |
(113,789) |
(445,130) |
(470,192) |
|
Gain on sale of income properties |
- |
(499,164) |
(1,007,514) |
(6,569,402) |
|
Funds from Operations |
1,515,373 |
995,387 |
5,118,657 |
4,236,215 |
|
Basic and diluted funds from Operations per share |
0.078 |
0.051 |
0.262 |
0.217 |
|
Loss on derecognition of financial liability |
- |
- |
580,732 |
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Contributions to reserve account |
(224,864) |
(197,476) |
(760,767) |
(790,705) |
|
Adjusted funds from Operations |
1,290,509 |
797,911 |
4,938,622 |
3,445,510 |
|
Basic and diluted adjusted funds from Operations per share |
0.066 |
0.041 |
0.253 |
0.176 |
|
Reconciliation to distributable income |
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Accretion of other long term debt |
40,662 |
- |
53,397 |
- |
|
Accretion of debentures |
37,032 |
77,934 |
146,213 |
307,060 |
|
Accretion of mortgages payable |
23,427 |
22,596 |
111,398 |
87,950 |
|
Loss on derecognition of income properties |
14,244 |
1,950 |
25,834 |
30,203 |
|
Distributable income |
1,405,874 |
900,391 |
5,275,464 |
3,870,723 |
|
Basic and diluted distributable income per share |
0.072 |
0.046 |
0.270 |
0.198 |
|
Dividends |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "LHR". Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp receives income from ownership, management and licensing of hotel properties.
The TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE Lakeview Hotel Investment Corp

Avrum Senensky, Executive Vice President, Tel: (204) 947-1161, Fax: (204) 957-1697, Email [email protected]
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