UNITED STATES |
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FORM 10-Q |
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x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2006 |
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¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the transition period from to |
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Commission File Number: 1-9614 |
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Vail Resorts, Inc. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
51-0291762 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Post Office Box 7, Vail, Colorado |
81658 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(970) 845-2500 |
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |
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x Yes ¨ No |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): |
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Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). |
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¨ Yes x No |
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As of March 6, 2006, 37,983,854 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding. |
Table of Contents |
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PART I |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
F-1 |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
1 |
Item 3. |
12 |
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Item 4. |
13 |
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PART II |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
13 |
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Item 2. |
13 |
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Item 3. |
13 |
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Item 4. |
13 |
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Item 5. |
14 |
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Item 6. |
14 |
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets |
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(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
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January 31, |
July 31, |
January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
2005 |
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(unaudited) |
(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
175,541 |
$ |
136,580 |
$ |
19,117 |
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Restricted cash |
23,715 |
18,253 |
19,007 |
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Receivables, net |
39,712 |
33,136 |
51,917 |
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Inventories, net |
43,977 |
36,078 |
37,364 |
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Other current assets |
43,909 |
32,102 |
34,816 |
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Assets held for sale |
-- |
26,735 |
-- |
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Total current assets |
326,854 |
282,884 |
162,221 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 5) |
858,200 |
843,047 |
991,687 |
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Real estate held for sale and investment |
221,048 |
154,874 |
135,297 |
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Goodwill, net |
135,811 |
135,507 |
145,090 |
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Intangible assets, net |
77,541 |
76,974 |
83,620 |
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Other assets |
33,226 |
32,635 |
33,894 |
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Total assets |
$ |
1,652,680 |
$ |
1,525,921 |
$ |
1,551,809 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 5) |
$ |
295,092 |
$ |
209,369 |
$ |
289,153 |
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Income taxes payable |
6,324 |
12,979 |
-- |
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Long-term debt due within one year (Note 4) |
5,673 |
2,004 |
2,222 |
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Total current liabilities |
307,089 |
224,352 |
291,375 |
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Long-term debt (Note 4) |
517,638 |
519,706 |
546,421 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
132,933 |
140,421 |
102,381 |
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Deferred income taxes |
77,037 |
71,209 |
79,914 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Put option liabilities (Note 8) |
-- |
34 |
-- |
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Minority interest in net assets of consolidated subsidiaries |
31,345 |
29,670 |
36,100 |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, zero |
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shares issued and outstanding |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000, 100,000,000 and |
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80,000,000 shares authorized respectively, 37,965,853 (unaudited), |
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36,596,193 and 35,560,911 (unaudited) shares issued and outstanding |
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as of January 31, 2006, July 31, 2005, and January 31, 2005, |
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respectively (Note 12) |
380 |
366 |
355 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
479,611 |
442,527 |
420,151 |
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Deferred compensation |
-- |
(329 |
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(500 |
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Retained earnings |
106,647 |
97,965 |
75,612 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
586,638 |
540,529 |
495,618 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
1,652,680 |
$ |
1,525,921 |
$ |
1,551,809 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations |
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(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
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Net revenue: |
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Mountain |
$ |
246,228 |
$ |
214,166 |
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Lodging |
32,079 |
42,589 |
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Real estate |
9,709 |
7,873 |
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Total net revenue |
288,016 |
264,628 |
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Segment operating expense: |
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Mountain |
150,666 |
132,849 |
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Lodging |
32,894 |
40,570 |
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Real estate |
6,383 |
6,714 |
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Total segment operating expense |
189,943 |
180,133 |
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Other operating (expense) income: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
(21,431 |
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(23,273 |
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Mold remediation credit (Note 10) |
852 |
-- |
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Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net |
(486 |
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(623 |
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Income from operations |
77,008 |
60,599 |
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Mountain equity investment income, net |
1,455 |
771 |
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Lodging equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(761 |
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Real estate equity investment income (loss), net |
31 |
(24 |
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Investment income, net |
1,046 |
1,174 |
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Interest expense |
(9,502 |
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(10,809 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
-- |
(612 |
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Gain on sale of businesses, net (Note 7) |
4,625 |
5,693 |
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Gain on put options, net |
1,026 |
975 |
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Other income, net |
51 |
84 |
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Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries, net |
(5,231 |
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(4,665 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
70,509 |
52,425 |
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Provision for income taxes |
(27,498 |
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(20,184 |
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Net income |
$ |
43,011 |
$ |
32,241 |
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Per share amounts (Note 3): |
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Basic net income per share |
$ |
1.15 |
$ |
0.91 |
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Diluted net income per share |
$ |
1.12 |
$ |
0.89 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations |
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(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Six Months Ended |
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January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
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Net revenue: |
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Mountain |
$ |
286,505 |
$ |
248,659 |
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Lodging |
73,829 |
88,864 |
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Real estate |
13,102 |
24,989 |
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Total net revenue |
373,436 |
362,512 |
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Segment operating expense: |
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Mountain |
222,957 |
196,811 |
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Lodging |
70,535 |
84,119 |
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Real estate |
12,452 |
16,775 |
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Total segment operating expense |
305,944 |
297,705 |
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Other operating (expense) income: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
(40,354 |
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(44,348 |
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Asset impairment charge |
(136 |
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-- |
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Mold remediation credit (Note 10) |
852 |
-- |
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Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net |
(726 |
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(1,481 |
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Income from operations |
27,128 |
18,978 |
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Mountain equity investment income, net |
2,305 |
1,565 |
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Lodging equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(2,679 |
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Real estate equity investment income (loss), net |
100 |
(59 |
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Investment income, net |
2,234 |
1,301 |
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Interest expense |
(18,939 |
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(21,385 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
-- |
(612 |
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Gain on sale of businesses, net (Note 7) |
4,625 |
5,693 |
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Gain on put options, net |
34 |
1,188 |
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Other income, net |
51 |
52 |
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Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries, net |
(3,305 |
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(2,765 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
14,233 |
1,277 |
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Provision for income taxes |
(5,551 |
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(492 |
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Net income |
$ |
8,682 |
$ |
785 |
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Per share amounts (Note 3): |
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Basic net income per share |
$ |
0.23 |
$ |
0.02 |
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Diluted net income per share |
$ |
0.23 |
$ |
0.02 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows |
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(In thousands) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Six Months Ended |
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January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
100,426 |
$ |
110,720 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
(55,112 |
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(48,563 |
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Investments in real estate |
(64,905 |
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(25,827 |
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Proceeds from sale of businesses |
30,712 |
12,736 |
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Other investing activities, net |
(4,018 |
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(464 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(93,323 |
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(62,118 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt |
26,213 |
62,217 |
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Payments of long-term debt |
(24,909 |
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(139,353 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
27,635 |
3,402 |
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Other financing activities, net |
2,919 |
(2,079 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
31,858 |
(75,813 |
) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
38,961 |
(27,211 |
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Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Beginning of period |
136,580 |
46,328 |
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End of period |
$ |
175,541 |
$ |
19,117 |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Business
Vail Resorts, Inc. ("Vail Resorts") is organized as a holding company and operates through various subsidiaries. Vail Resorts and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") currently operate in three business segments: Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate. In the Mountain segment, the Company owns and operates five world-class ski resorts and related amenities at Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Beaver Creek mountains in Colorado and the Heavenly Ski Resort ("Heavenly") in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada. The Company also holds a 61.7% interest in SSI Venture LLC ("SSV"), a retail/rental company. In the Lodging segment, the Company owns and operates various hotels, RockResorts International LLC ("RockResorts"), a luxury hotel management company, and Grand Teton Lodge Company ("GTLC"), which operates three resorts within Grand Teton National Park (under a National Park Service concessionaire contract) and the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club ("JHG&TC") in Wyoming. Vail Resorts Development Company ("VRDC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, conducts the operations of the Company's Real Estate segment. The Company's Mountain and Lodging businesses are seasonal in nature with peak operating seasons from mid-November through mid-April. The Company's operations at GTLC generally run from mid-May through mid-October. The Company also has non-majority owned investments in various other entities, some of which are consolidated (see Note 6, Variable Interest Entities).
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to state fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for interim periods are not indicative of the results for the entire year. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005. Certain information and footnote disclosures, including significant accounting policies, normally included in fiscal year financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The July 31, 2005 consolidated condensed balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications--Certain reclassifications have been made to the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 to conform to the current period presentation.
Stock Compensation--At January 31, 2006, the Company had four stock-based compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 11, Stock Compensation Plans. Prior to August 1, 2005, the Company accounted for those plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25") and related interpretations, as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). The Company recognized $176,000 and $267,000 of stock-based employee compensation cost in its consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, respectively, pursuant to APB 25.
Effective August 1, 2005, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"), using the modified prospective method. Under that transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of August 1, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and (b) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted subsequent to August 1, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. The grant-date fair value of share-based payments is amortized to expense ratably over the awards' vesting periods. Results for prior periods have not been restated. The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 included in the consolidated condensed statements of operations (in thousands):
Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
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January 31, |
January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
2006 |
2005 |
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Mountain operating expense |
$ |
999 |
$ |
104 |
$ |
1,954 |
$ |
157 |
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Lodging operating expense |
414 |
35 |
821 |
54 |
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Real estate operating expense |
401 |
37 |
781 |
56 |
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Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense |
1,814 |
176 |
3,556 |
267 |
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Less: benefit for income taxes |
681 |
66 |
1,336 |
100 |
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Net stock-based compensation expense |
$ |
1,133 |
$ |
110 |
$ |
2,220 |
$ |
167 |
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As a result of adopting SFAS 123R on August 1, 2005, the Company's income before income taxes and net income for the three months ended January 31, 2006 decreased $1.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and for the six months ended January 31, 2006 decreased $3.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively, as compared to accounting for share-based compensation under APB 25, after considering the change in the Company's compensation strategy to issue more restricted stock to replace the granting of stock options to certain levels of employees. The after-tax impact of stock-based compensation recorded pursuant to SFAS 123R resulted in a reduction in basic and diluted net income per share of $0.03 and $0.06 for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company reported all tax benefits for deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the consolidated condensed statements of cash flows. SFAS 123R requires that cash flows resulting from the tax benefits to be realized in excess of the compensation expense recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations before considering the impact of stock options that expire unexercised or forfeited (the "excess tax benefit") be classified as financing cash flows. The excess tax benefit of $6.4 million classified as a financing cash inflow for the six months ended January 31, 2006 would have been classified as an operating cash inflow if the Company had not adopted SFAS 123R.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share if the Company had recorded in its consolidated condensed statements of operations the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to options granted under the Company's stock option plans through the three and six months ended January 31, 2005. For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, options granted subsequent to January 31, 2005 are not considered, the value of the options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing formula and the expense is amortized ratably over the options' vesting periods (in thousands, except per share amounts).
Three Months |
Six Months |
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Ended |
Ended |
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January 31, |
January 31, |
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2005 |
2005 |
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Net income (loss) |
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As reported |
$ |
32,241 |
$ |
785 |
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Add: stock-based employee compensation expense included in |
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reported net income, net of related tax effects |
110 |
167 |
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Deduct: total stock-based employee compensation expense |
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determined under fair value-based method for all awards, net of |
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related tax effects |
(776 |
) |
(1,514 |
) |
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Pro forma |
$ |
31,575 |
$ |
(562 |
) |
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Basic net income (loss) per share |
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As reported |
$ |
0.91 |
$ |
0.02 |
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Pro forma |
$ |
0.89 |
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
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Diluted net income (loss) per share |
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As reported |
$ |
0.89 |
$ |
0.02 |
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Pro forma |
$ |
0.87 |
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
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3. Net Income Per Share
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("EPS"), establishes standards for computing and presenting EPS. SFAS No. 128 requires the dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the consolidated condensed statement of operations and requires a reconciliation of numerators (net income/loss) and denominators (weighted-average shares outstanding) for both basic and diluted EPS in the footnotes. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income/loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised, resulting in the issuance of common stock that would then share in the earnings of the Company. Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
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Basic |
Diluted |
Basic |
Diluted |
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Net income per share: |
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Net income |
$ |
43,011 |
$ |
43,011 |
$ |
32,241 |
$ |
32,241 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding |
37,467 |
37,467 |
35,475 |
35,475 |
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Effect of dilutive securities |
-- |
855 |
-- |
559 |
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Total shares |
37,467 |
38,322 |
35,475 |
36,034 |
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Net income per share |
$ |
1.15 |
$ |
1.12 |
$ |
0.91 |
$ |
0.89 |
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The number of shares issuable on the exercise of common stock options that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive totaled 448,000 and 751,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands, except per share amount):
Six Months Ended January 31, |
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2006 |
2005 |
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Basic |
Diluted |
Basic |
Diluted |
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Net income per share: |
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Net income |
$ |
8,682 |
$ |
8,682 |
$ |
785 |
$ |
785 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding |
37,133 |
37,133 |
35,420 |
35,420 |
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Effect of dilutive securities |
-- |
848 |
-- |
737 |
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Total shares |
37,133 |
37,981 |
35,420 |
36,157 |
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Net income per share |
$ |
0.23 |
$ |
0.23 |
$ |
0.02 |
$ |
0.02 |
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The number of shares issuable on the exercise of common stock options that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive totaled 448,000 and 905,000 for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
4. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of January 31, 2006, July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005 is summarized as follows (in thousands):
January 31, |
July 31, |
January 31, |
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Maturity (d) |
2006 |
2005 |
2005 |
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Credit Facility Revolver (a) |
2010 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
-- |
$ |
25,000 |
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Credit Facility Term Loan (a) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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SSV Facility (b) |
2011 |
6,233 |
9,429 |
10,628 |
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Industrial Development Bonds |
2007-2020 |
61,700 |
61,700 |
61,700 |
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Employee Housing Bonds |
2027-2039 |
52,575 |
52,575 |
52,575 |
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Non-Recourse Real Estate Financings (c) |
2007-2009 |
5,233 |
-- |
-- |
||||||||||
6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes ("6.75% Notes") |
2014 |
390,000 |
390,000 |
390,000 |
||||||||||
Other |
2006-2029 |
7,570 |
8,006 |
8,740 |
||||||||||
523,311 |
521,710 |
548,643 |
||||||||||||
Less: current maturities (e) |
5,673 |
2,004 |
2,222 |
|||||||||||
$ |
517,638 |
$ |
519,706 |
$ |
546,421 |
|||||||||
(a) |
In January 2005, the Company amended its senior credit facility ("Credit Facility") to expand its revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility Revolver" to $400 million and paid off the $100 million term loan ("Credit Facility Term Loan"). |
(b) |
In September 2005, SSV entered into a new credit facility ("SSV Facility"), with US Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank") as lender, to refinance its existing credit facility and to provide additional financing for future acquisitions. The new facility provides for financing up to an aggregate $33 million, consisting of (i) an $18 million working capital revolver, (ii) a $10 million reducing revolver and (iii) a $5 million acquisition revolver. Obligations under the SSV Facility are collateralized by a first priority security interest in all the assets of SSV. Availability under the SSV Facility is based on the book values of accounts receivable, inventories and rental equipment of SSV. The SSV Facility matures September 2010. Borrowings bear interest annually at SSV's option of (i) LIBOR plus 0.875% (5.45% at January 31, 2006) or (ii) U.S. Bank's prime rate minus 1.75% (5.50% at January 31, 2006). Proceeds under the working capital revolver are for SSV's seasonal working capital needs. No principal payments are due until maturity, and principal may be drawn and repaid at any time. Proceeds under the reducing revolver were used to pay off SSV's existing credit facility. Principal under the reducing revolver may be drawn and repaid at any time. The reducing revolver commitments decrease by $312,500 on January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 of each year beginning January 31, 2006. Any outstanding balance in excess of the reduced commitment amount will be due on the day of each commitment reduction. The acquisition revolver is to be utilized to make acquisitions subject to U.S. Bank's approval. Principal under the acquisition revolver may be drawn and repaid at any time. The acquisition revolver commitments decrease by $156,250 on January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 of each year beginning January 31, 2007. Any outstanding balance in excess of the reduced commitment amount will be due on the day of each commitment reduction. The SSV Facility contains certain restrictive financial covenants, including the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (each as defined in the underlying credit agreement). |
(c) |
In July 2005, Gore Creek Place, LLC ("Gore Creek"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Construction Loan Agreement (the "Gore Creek Facility") in the amount of up to $30 million. Borrowings under the Gore Creek Facility are non-revolving and must be used for the payment of certain costs associated with the construction and development of Gore Creek Place. At January 31, 2006, borrowings under the Gore Creek Facility were $5.2 million. In January 2006, Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC ("Arrabelle"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a Construction Loan Agreement (the "Arrabelle Facility") in the amount of up to $175 million with U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), as administrative agent and U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo, N.A., as joint lead arrangers. Borrowings under the Arrabelle Facility are non-revolving and must be used for the payment of certain costs associated with the construction and development of Arrabelle at Vail Square, a mixed-use development consisting of 67 luxury residential condominium units, a 36-room RockResorts hotel, approximately 33,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a spa, private membership club and skier services facilities. The Arrabelle Facility matures on August 1, 2008, and principal payments are due at maturity, with certain pre-payment requirements, including upon the closing of the condominium units. Arrabelle has the option to extend the term of the Arrabelle Facility for six months, subject to certain requirements. Borrowings under the Arrabelle Facility bear interest annually at Arrabelle's option at the rate of (i) LIBOR plus 1.45% (5.99% at January 31, 2006) or (ii) the administrative agent's prime commercial lending rate (7.25% at January 31, 2006). Interest is payable monthly in arrears. The Arrabelle Facility provides for affirmative and negative covenants that restrict, among other things, Arrabelle's ability to dispose of assets, transfer or pledge its equity interest, incur indebtedness and make investments or distributions. The Arrabelle Facility contains non-recourse provisions to the Company with respect to repayment, whereby under event of default, U.S. Bank has recourse only against Arrabelle's assets ($38.7 million at January 31, 2006) and as provided for below. U.S. Bank does not have recourse against assets held by the Company or The Vail Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. All assets of Arrabelle are provided as collateral under the Arrabelle Facility. At January 31, 2006, the Company had zero borrowings under the Arrabelle Facility. In connection with the Gore Creek Facility and the Arrabelle Facility (collectively, "Non-Recourse Real Estate Financings"), the Company and/or certain subsidiaries entered into completion guarantees, pursuant to which the Company and/or certain subsidiaries guarantee the completion of the construction of the projects (but not the repayment of any amounts drawn under the facilities). However, certain subsidiaries could be responsible to pay damages under very limited circumstances. If either the Company or certain subsidiaries are required to perform Gore Creek or Arrabelle's obligations to complete the projects, any undisbursed commitments under the facilities for the completion of construction and development of the projects will be made available to the Company. |
(d) |
Maturities are based on the Company's July 31 fiscal year end. |
(e) |
Current maturities represent principal payments due in the next 12 months. |
Aggregate maturities for debt outstanding as of January 31, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal 2006 |
$ |
842 |
|
Fiscal 2007 |
10,886 |
||
Fiscal 2008 |
1,619 |
||
Fiscal 2009 |
16,507 |
||
Fiscal 2010 |
1,387 |
||
Thereafter |
492,070 |
||
Total debt |
$ |
523,311 |
|
The Company incurred gross interest expense of $9.8 million and $10.8 million for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of which $483,000 and $533,000 was amortization of deferred financing costs. The Company incurred gross interest expense of $19.3 million and $21.4 million for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, of which $1.0 million and $1.1 million was amortization of deferred financing costs.
5. Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (in thousands)
The composition of property, plant and equipment follows:
January 31, |
July 31, |
January 31, |
|||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2005 |
|||||||||||
Land and land improvements |
$ |
244,841 |
$ |
236,424 |
$ |
253,665 |
|||||||
Buildings and building improvements |
526,808 |
504,662 |
621,594 |
||||||||||
Machinery and equipment |
426,726 |
398,342 |
398,663 |
||||||||||
Vehicles |
25,436 |
24,449 |
24,121 |
||||||||||
Furniture and fixtures |
111,610 |
97,780 |
126,241 |
||||||||||
Construction in progress |
21,024 |
47,973 |
38,567 |
||||||||||
Gross property, plant and equipment |
1,356,445 |
1,309,630 |
1,462,851 |
||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(498,245 |
) |
(466,583 |
) |
(471,164 |
) |
|||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
$ |
858,200 |
$ |
843,047 |
$ |
991,687 |
|||||||
The composition of accounts payable and accrued expenses follows:
January 31, |
July 31, |
January 31, |
|||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2005 |
|||||||||||
Trade payables |
$ |
92,565 |
$ |
67,368 |
$ |
82,822 |
|||||||
Deferred revenue |
62,048 |
32,474 |
63,358 |
||||||||||
Deposits |
43,885 |
21,609 |
46,200 |
||||||||||
Accrued salaries, wages and deferred compensation |
29,181 |
26,571 |
26,387 |
||||||||||
Accrued benefits |
20,011 |
19,379 |
20,516 |
||||||||||
Accrued interest |
14,686 |
14,274 |
14,307 |
||||||||||
Liabilities to complete real estate projects, short term |
7,575 |
5,188 |
6,773 |
||||||||||
Other accruals |
25,141 |
22,506 |
28,790 |
||||||||||
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ |
295,092 |
$ |
209,369 |
$ |
289,153 |
|||||||
6. Variable Interest Entities
The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of four employee housing entities (collectively, the "Employee Housing Entities"), Breckenridge Terrace, LLC ("Breckenridge Terrace"), The Tarnes at BC, LLC ("Tarnes"), BC Housing LLC ("BC Housing") and Tenderfoot Seasonal Housing, LLC ("Tenderfoot"), which are Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs"), and has consolidated them in its consolidated condensed financial statements. As a group, as of January 31, 2006, the Employee Housing Entities had total assets of $44.0 million (primarily recorded in property, plant and equipment) and total liabilities of $64.2 million (primarily recorded in long-term debt as "Employee Housing Bonds")). All of the assets of Tarnes serve as collateral for Tarnes' Tranche B obligations ($2.4 million as of January 31, 2006). The Company has issued under its Credit Facility $38.3 million letters of credit related to the Tranche A Employee Housing Bonds and $12.6 million letters of credit related to the Tranche B Employee Housing Bonds. The letters of credit would be triggered in the event that one of the entities defaults on required payments. The letters of credit have no default provisions.
The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of Avon Partners II ("APII"), which is a VIE. APII owns commercial space and the Company currently leases substantially all of that space for its corporate headquarters. APII had total assets of $4.1 million (primarily recorded in property, plant and equipment) and no debt as of January 31, 2006.
The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of FFT Investment Partners ("FFT"), which is a VIE. FFT owns a private residence in Eagle County, Colorado. The entity had total assets of $5.6 million (primarily recorded in real estate held for sale) and no debt as of January 31, 2006.
The Company, through various lodging subsidiaries, manages the operations of several entities that own hotels in which the Company has no ownership interest. The Company also has extended a $1.5 million note receivable to one of these entities. These entities were formed to acquire, own, operate and realize the value in resort hotel properties. The Company has managed the day-to-day operations of four of the hotel properties since November 2001, began managing three of the properties during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 and began managing two of the properties during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company has determined that the entities that own the hotel properties are VIEs, and the management contracts are significant variable interests in these VIEs. The Company has also determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these entities and, accordingly, is not required to consolidate any of these entities. Based on information provided to the Company by owners of the entities, these VIEs had total assets of approximately $270.6 million and total liabilities of approximately $103.5 million as of January 31, 2006. The Company's maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these VIEs is limited to the note receivable and accrued interest of approximately $1.6 million and the net book value of the intangible asset associated with the management agreements in the amount of $5.0 million at January 31, 2006.
7. Sale of Businesses
On January 19, 2006, JHL&S LLC, a limited liability company owned by wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, sold the assets constituting Snake River Lodge & Spa ("SRL&S") to Lodging Capital Partners, a private, Chicago-based hospitality investment firm ("LCP"), for $32.5 million, the proceeds of which were adjusted for normal working capital pro-rations. The carrying value of the assets sold (net of liabilities assumed) was $26.9 million, which were recorded as "assets held for sale" prior to the sale. The Company recorded a $4.7 million gain in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 after consideration of all costs involved, which is included in "gain on sale of businesses, net" in the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006. The Company will continue to manage SRL&S pursuant to a 15-year management agreement with LCP.
On December 8, 2004, the Company sold its 49% minority equity interest in Bachelor Gulch Resort, LLC ("BG Resort"), the entity that owns The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, for $13.0 million, with net cash proceeds to the Company of $12.7 million. This transaction resulted in a $5.7 million gain on disposal of the investment, which is included in "gain on sale of businesses, net" in the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005. In addition, the Company recognized $2.5 million of deferred Real Estate revenue associated with the recognition of the basis difference in land originally contributed to the entity and $369,000 of deferred interest income related to advances previously made to the entity for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005. In conjunction with the sale, the Company had guaranteed payment of certain contingencies of BG Resort upon settlement. At the time of sale, the Company recorded a liability related to these contingencies in the amount of $130,000. In February 2006, the Company reached a settlement of these contingencies and recorded an additional liability in the amount of $82,000; which has been recorded as a loss within "gain on sale of businesses, net" in the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006. The Company's interest was acquired by GHR, LLC, a new joint venture between Gencom BG, LLC and Lehman BG, LLC.
8. Put and Call Options
In November 2004, GSSI LLC ("GSSI"), the minority shareholder in SSV, notified the Company of its intent to exercise its put (the "2004 Put") for 20% of its ownership interest in SSV; in January 2005, the 2004 Put was exercised and settled for a price of $5.8 million. As a result, the Company now holds an approximate 61.7% ownership interest in SSV. The Company had determined that the price to settle the 2004 Put should be marked to fair value through earnings. During the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, the Company recorded a gain of $612,000 related to the decrease in the estimated fair value of the liability associated with the 2004 Put.
The Company and GSSI have the remaining put and call rights with respect to SSV: a) beginning August 1, 2007 and each year thereafter, each of the Company and GSSI shall have the right to call or put 100% of GSSI's ownership interest in SSV during certain periods each year; b) GSSI has the right to put to the Company 100% of its ownership interest in SSV at any time after GSSI has been removed as manager of SSV or an involuntary transfer of the Company's ownership interest in SSV has occurred. The put and call pricing is generally based on the trailing twelve month EBITDA (as defined in the operating agreement) of SSV for the fiscal period ended prior to the commencement of the put or call period, as applicable.
In March 2001, in connection with the Company's acquisition of a 51% ownership interest in RTP, LLC ("RTP"), the Company and RTP's minority shareholder entered into a put agreement whereby the minority shareholder can put up to an aggregate one-third of its original 49% interest in RTP to the Company during the period from August 1 through October 31 annually. The put price is determined primarily by the trailing twelve month EBITDA (as defined in the underlying agreement) for the period ending prior to the beginning of each put period. The Company has determined that this put option should be marked to fair value through earnings. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, the Company recorded gains of $1.0 million and $34,000, respectively, representing a decrease in the estimated fair value of the put option liability during those periods. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, the Company recorded a gain of $362,000 and $576,000, respectively, representing a decrease in the estimated fair value of the put option liability during those periods. As of January 31, 2006, the Company had a 54.5% interest in RTP. RTP's minority shareholder has the option to put 27.8% of its remaining interest in RTP to the Company as of January 31, 2006.
9. Related Party Transactions
Historically, the Company had paid a fee to Apollo Advisors for management services and expenses related thereto. In connection with the conversion by Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. ("Apollo") of its Class A common stock into shares of common stock, this arrangement was terminated effective October 1, 2004. The Company recorded zero and $83,000 of expense related to this fee in the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, respectively. See Note 12, Class A Common Stock Conversion, for more information regarding this matter.
In August 2004, BG Resort repaid the $4.9 million principal balance note receivable which was outstanding to the Company as of July 31, 2004 from funds obtained by BG Resort in a debt refinancing.
In September 2004, James P. Thompson, former President of VRDC, repaid the $350,000 principal balance note receivable and associated accrued interest which was outstanding to the Company as of July 31, 2004 under a note originally extended to Mr. Thompson and his wife in 1995.
As of January 31, 2006, the Company had outstanding a $500,000 note receivable from Keystone/Intrawest, LLC ("KRED"), a real estate development venture in which the Company has an equity-method investment. This note is related to the fair market value of the land originally contributed to the partnership, and is repaid as the underlying land is sold to third parties. KRED made no repayments under this note during the three and six months ended January 31, 2006. The Company has recorded this note receivable as an investment in KRED.
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Metropolitan Districts
The Company credit-enhances $8.5 million of bonds issued by Holland Creek Metropolitan District ("HCMD") through an $8.6 million letter of credit issued against the Company's Credit Facility. HCMD's bonds were issued and used to build infrastructure associated with the Company's Red Sky Ranch residential development. The Company has agreed to pay capital improvement fees to Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District ("RSRMD") until RSRMD's revenue streams from property taxes are sufficient to meet debt service requirements under HCMD's bonds, and the Company has recorded a liability of $1.7 million, $1.7 million and $1.9 million, primarily within "other long-term liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet, at January 31, 2006, July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005, respectively, with respect to the estimated present value of future RSRMD capital improvement fees. The Company estimates that it will make capital improvement fee payments under this arrangement through fiscal 2008.
Guarantees
As of January 31, 2006, the Company had various other letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $67.9 million, a portion of which are not issued against the Credit Facility, consisting primarily of $51.0 million in support of the Employee Housing Bonds, $3.3 million related to workers' compensation for Heavenly and The Lodge at Rancho Mirage ("Rancho Mirage"), $9.2 million of construction performance guarantees and $2.3 million for workers' compensation and general liability deductibles related to the construction of Gore Creek Place and Arrabelle at Vail Square.
In addition to the guarantees noted above, the Company has entered into contracts in the normal course of business which include certain indemnifications within the scope of FIN 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" under which it could be required to make payments to third parties upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain future events. These indemnities include indemnities to licensees in connection with the licensees' use of the Company's trademarks and logos, indemnities for liabilities associated with the infringement of other parties' technology based upon the Company's software products, indemnities related to liabilities associated with the use of easements, indemnities related to employment of contract workers, the Company's use of trustees, indemnities related to the Company's use of public lands and environmental indemnifications. The duration of these indemnities generally is indefinite and generally do not limit the future payments the Company could be obligated to make.
As permitted under applicable law, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries indemnifies its directors and officers over their lifetimes for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was, serving the Company in such a capacity. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, the Company has a director and officer insurance policy that limits exposure and should enable the Company to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. The Company has not recorded a liability associated with these indemnifications as of January 31, 2006 because the Company has assessed the fair market value associated with potential payment obligations under the indemnifications to be immaterial or because the indemnifications were entered into prior to January 1, 2003 and is therefore not subject to the measurement requirements of FIN 45.
The Company guarantees the revenue streams associated with selected routes flown by certain airlines into Eagle County, Colorado, Regional Airport; these guarantees are generally capped at certain levels. As of January 31, 2006, the Company has recorded a liability related to the airline guarantees of $1.7 million, which also represents the maximum amount the Company would be required to pay. Payments, if any, under these guarantees are expected to be made in fiscal 2006.
Unless otherwise noted, the Company has not recorded a liability for the letters of credit, indemnities and other guarantees noted above in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements, either because the Company has recorded on its consolidated condensed balance sheet the underlying liability associated with the guarantee, the guarantee or indemnification existed prior to January 1, 2003 and is therefore not subject to the measurement requirements of FIN 45, or because the Company has calculated the fair value of the indemnification or guarantee to be de minimus based upon the current facts and circumstances that would trigger a payment under the indemnification clause. In addition, with respect to certain indemnifications it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount of liability under these guarantees due to the unique set of facts and circumstances that are likely to be involved in each particular claim and indemnification provision. Historically, payments made by the Company under these obligations have not been material.
As noted above, the Company makes certain indemnifications to licensees in connection with their use of the Company's trademarks and logos. The Company does not record any product warranty liability with respect to these indemnifications.
Commitments
In the ordinary course of obtaining necessary zoning and other approvals for the Company's potential real estate development projects, the Company may contingently commit to the completion of certain infrastructure, improvements and other costs related to the projects. Fulfillment of such commitments is required only if the Company moves forward with the development project. The determination of whether the Company ultimately moves forward with a development project is entirely at the Company's discretion, and is generally contingent upon, among other considerations, receipt of satisfactory zoning and other approvals and the current status of the Company's analysis of the economic viability of the project, including the costs associated with the contingent commitments. The Company currently has obligations, recorded as liabilities in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets, to complete or fund certain improvements with respect to real estate developments; the Company has estimated such costs to be approximately $8.1 million as of January 31, 2006, and anticipates completion of the majority of these commitments within the next two years.
The Company agreed to install two new chairlifts and related infrastructure at Beaver Creek for the 2004/05 ski season and one chairlift and related infrastructure by the 2005/06 ski season pursuant to agreements with Bachelor Gulch Village Association ("BGVA"), Beaver Creek Resort Company ("BCRC") and Beaver Creek Property Owner Association. BGVA and BCRC collectively contributed $9 million to fund construction of the chairlifts. The Company completed the chairlifts and related infrastructure as required for the 2004/05 and 2005/06 ski seasons.
Self Insurance
The Company is self-insured for medical and worker's compensation under a stop loss arrangement. The self-insurance liability related to workers' compensation is determined actuarially based on claims filed. The self-insurance liability related to medical claims is determined based on internal and external analysis of actual claims. The amounts related to these claims are included as a component of accrued benefits in accounts payable and accrued expenses (see Note 5, Supplementary Balance Sheet Information).
Legal
The Company is a party to various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, including resort related (Mountain and Lodging) cases and contractual and commercial litigation that arises from time to time in connection with the Company's real estate and other business operations. Management believes the Company has adequate insurance coverage or has accrued for loss contingencies for all known matters that are deemed to be probable losses and estimable.
Breckenridge Terrace Employee Housing Construction Defect/Water Intrusion Claims
During fiscal 2004, the Company became aware of water intrusion and condensation problems causing mold damage in the 17 building employee housing facility owned by Breckenridge Terrace, an employee housing entity in which the Company is a member and manager. As a result, the facility was not available for occupancy during the 2003/04 ski season. All buildings at the facility required mold remediation and reconstruction and this work began in fiscal 2004. Breckenridge Terrace recorded a $7.0 million liability in fiscal 2004 for the estimated cost of remediation and reconstruction efforts. These costs were funded by a loan to Breckenridge Terrace from the Company member of Breckenridge Terrace. As of January 31, 2006, Breckenridge Terrace had a remaining liability of $871,000 for future remaining remediation and reconstruction costs. With the exception of one building which has been kept in its original design and construction for evidentiary purposes (see discussion below), the remaining 16 buildings became available for occupancy in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. The Company anticipates it will incur the remaining amount of remediation and reconstruction costs before the end of fiscal 2006.
Forensic construction experts retained by Breckenridge Terrace have determined that the water intrusion and condensation problems are the result of construction and design defects. In accordance with Colorado law, Breckenridge Terrace served separate notices of claims on the general contractor, architect and developer and initiated arbitration proceedings. During the second fiscal quarter of 2006, Breckenridge Terrace received reimbursement from third parties for costs incurred in conjunction with its mold remediation efforts in the amount of $852,000 which has been recognized as "mold remediation credit" in the accompanying consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Investigation Terminated
In February 2003, the SEC issued a formal order of investigation with respect to the Company. On September 19, 2005, the Central Regional Office of the SEC informed the Company that its investigation has been terminated, and that no enforcement action has been recommended regarding the Company. The Company has also been informed that no enforcement action has been recommended with respect to any present or former directors, officers or employees of the Company in regard to the matters that had been under investigation.
11. Stock Compensation Plans
The Company has four stock-based compensation plans which have been approved by the Company's shareholders: the 1993 Stock Option Plan ("1993 Plan"), the 1996 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan ("1996 Plan"), the 1999 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan ("1999 Plan") and the 2002 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan ("2002 Plan"). Under the 1993 Plan, incentive stock options (as defined under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or non-incentive stock options covering an aggregate of 2,045,510 shares of common stock may be issued to key employees, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company or its subsidiaries. Exercise prices and vesting dates for options granted under the 1993 Plan are set by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors ("Compensation Committee"), except that the vesting period must be at least six months and exercise prices for incentive stock options may not be less than the stock's market price on the date of grant. The terms of the options granted under the 1993 Plan are determined by the Compensation Committee, provided that all incentive stock options granted have a maximum life of ten years. Under the 1996 Plan, the 1999 Plan and the 2002 Plan, awards may be granted to employees, directors or consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. The terms of awards granted under the 1996 Plan, the 1999 Plan and the 2002 Plan, including exercise price, vesting period and life, are set by the Compensation Committee. All stock-based awards granted under these plans have a life of ten years. Most awards vest ratably over three years; however some have been granted with different vesting schedules. 1,500,000, 2,500,000, and 2,500,000 shares of common stock may be issued in the form of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, performance share units, dividend equivalents or other share-based awards under the 1996 Plan, the 1999 Plan and the 2002 Plan, respectively. To date, no options have been granted to non-employees (except those granted to non-employee members of the Board of Directors of the Company and of a consolidated subsidiary) under any of the four plans. At January 31, 2006, approximately 106,000, 142,000, 115,000 and 518,000 stock-based awards were available under the 1993 Plan, 1996 Plan, 1999 Plan and 2002 Plan, respectively.
The fair value of each option award granted prior to August 1, 2005 was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. With the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company has decided that a lattice-based option valuation model will be used for grants subsequent to August 1, 2005 if sufficient historical data is available by type of option grant to estimate the fair value of options granted. A lattice-based model considers factors such as exercise behavior, and assumes employees will exercise options at different times over the contractual life of the option. As a lattice-based model considers these factors, and is more flexible, the Company considers it to be a better method of valuing options than a closed-form Black-Scholes model.
The fair value of most option awards granted in the six months ended January 31, 2006 were estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-based option valuation model that applies the assumptions noted in the table below. The fair value of other equity awards with cliff vesting was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, due to the lack of historical employee exercise behavior, which applies assumptions within the ranges as noted in the table below. Because lattice-based option valuation models incorporate ranges of assumptions for inputs, those ranges are disclosed. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company's stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model; separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding; the range given below results from certain groups of employees exhibiting different behavior. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Six Months Ended |
||||||
January 31, |
||||||
2006 |
2005 |
|||||
Expected volatility |
38.9 |
% |
35.3 |
% |
||
Expected dividends |
-- |
% |
-- |
% |
||
Expected term (in years) |
5.8-7.0 |
5.0 |
||||
Risk-free rate |
4.0-4.6 |
% |
3.3 |
% |
The Company has estimated forfeiture rates that range from 6.5% to 9.1% in its calculation of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended January 31, 2006. These estimates are based on historical forfeiture behavior by employees of the Company.
A summary of option activity under the stock-based compensation plans as of January 31, 2006, and changes during the six months then ended is presented below (in thousands, except exercise price and term amounts):
Weighted- |
Weighted- |
|||||||||||
Average |
Average |
Aggregate |
||||||||||
Exercise |
Remaining |
Intrinsic |
||||||||||
Options |
Shares |
Price |
Contractual Term |
Value |
||||||||
Outstanding at August 1, 2005 |
3,880 |
$ |
18.64 |
|||||||||
Granted |
478 |
28.37 |
||||||||||
Exercised |
(1,367 |
) |
20.38 |
|||||||||
Forfeited or expired |
(171 |
) |
19.74 |
|||||||||
Outstanding at January 31, 2006 |
2,820 |
$ |
19.38 |
7.3 years |
$ |
31,142 |
||||||
Exercisable at January 31, 2006 |
1,685 |
$ |
17.76 |
5.1 years |
$ |
21,306 |
||||||
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 was $12.16 and $6.83, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 was $16.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The Company granted 169,000 restricted stock awards during the six months ended January 31, 2006 with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $28.27. No restricted stock awards were granted during the six months ended January 31, 2005. The Company had 14,000 restricted stock awards that vested during the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005.
A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested options as of January 31, 2006, and changes during the six months then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Weighted-Average |
||||||||
Grant-Date |
||||||||
Options |
Shares |
Fair Value |
||||||
Outstanding at August 1, 2005 |
1,472 |
$ |
6.17 |
|||||
Granted |
478 |
12.16 |
||||||
Vested |
(707 |
) |
5.99 |
|||||
Forfeited |
(108 |
) |
6.84 |
|||||
Nonvested at January 31, 2006 |
1,135 |
$ |
8.74 |
|||||
A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested restricted stock awards as of January 31, 2006, and changes during the six months then ended, is presented below (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Weighted-Average |
||||||||
Grant-Date |
||||||||
Restricted Stock |
Shares |
Fair Value |
||||||
Outstanding at August 1, 2005 |
31 |
$ |
15.16 |
|||||
Granted |
169 |
28.27 |
||||||
Vested |
(14 |
) |
15.66 |
|||||
Forfeited |
(6 |
) |
28.08 |
|||||
Nonvested at January 31, 2006 |
180 |
$ |
27.03 |
|||||
As of January 31, 2006, there was $11.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the stock-based compensation plans, of which $3.4 million is expected to be recognized in the last two quarters of fiscal 2006 and $5.0 million, $3.2 million and $311,000 of expense is expected to be recognized in fiscal 2007, fiscal 2008 and 2009, respectively, assuming no future stock-based awards.
Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements was $27.6 million and $3.4 million for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The actual tax benefit to be realized for the tax deductions from options exercised and restricted stock awards vested totaled $6.4 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
12. Class A Common Stock Conversion
In September 2004, the Company and Apollo entered into a Conversion and Registration Rights Agreement (the "Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Apollo converted all of its Class A common stock into shares of the Company's common stock. Apollo distributed the shares to its partners in proportion to each partner's interest in the partnership. Apollo did not dissolve after this distribution and continues to exist as a partnership. The Company, pursuant to the Agreement, filed a shelf registration statement in November 2004 (which has since been withdrawn), covering certain of the shares owned by the limited partners of Apollo. Before the conversion, Apollo owned 6.1 million shares of Class A common stock or 99.9% of the Company's Class A common stock.
As a result of the above Agreement, the Company no longer has any Class A common stock outstanding and therefore only has one class of directors. Previously, the Class A common stock elected the Class 1 directors and the common stock elected the Class 2 directors. Additionally, as a result of the above Agreement, as of the date of the Agreement, the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheet no longer presents any Class A common stock and the full balance of the Company's common stock outstanding is presented under "Common stock".
13. Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
The Company's payment obligations under the 6.75% Notes (see Note 4, Long-Term Debt) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior subordinated basis by substantially all of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, and excluding Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (as defined below), the "Guarantor Subsidiaries") except for Boulder/Beaver LLC, Colter Bay Corporation, Eagle Park Reservoir Company, Forest Ridge Holdings, Inc., Gros Ventre Utility Company, Jackson Lake Lodge Corporation, Jenny Lake Lodge, Inc., Mountain Thunder, Inc., RT Partners, Inc and RTP, SSV, Larkspur Restaurant & Bar, LLC ("Larkspur"), Vail Associates Investments, Inc., Arrabelle, Gore Creek, Timber Trail, Inc. and VR Holdings, Inc. (together, the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"). APII, FFT and the Employee Housing Entities are included with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries for purposes of the consolidated condensed financial information, but are not considered subsidiaries under the indentures governing the 6.75% Notes.
Presented below is the consolidated condensed financial information of Vail Resorts (or the "Parent Company"), the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Financial information for Larkspur is presented separately as the Company owns less than 100% of this Guarantor Subsidiary. Financial information for RockResorts and JHL&S, LLC is no longer presented separately as the Company acquired the remaining minority interest in these Guarantor Subsidiaries during fiscal 2005, and reclassifications have been made to the financial information as of and for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 to conform to the current period presentation. Financial information for the Non-Guarantor subsidiaries is presented in the column titled "Other Subsidiaries". Balance sheet data is presented as of January 31, 2006, July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005. Statements of operations are presented for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005. Statements of cash flows are presented for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. Net income (loss) of Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is, therefore, reflected in the Parent Company's and Guarantor Subsidiaries' investments in and advances to (from) subsidiaries. Net income (loss) of the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is reflected in Guarantor Subsidiaries and Parent Company as equity in consolidated subsidiaries. The elimination entries eliminate investments in Other Subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions for consolidated reporting purposes.
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet |
|||||||||||||||||||
As of January 31, 2006 |
|||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
|||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
-- |
$ |
134,279 |
$ |
237 |
$ |
41,025 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
175,541 |
|||||||
Restricted cash |
-- |
20,546 |
-- |
3,169 |
-- |
23,715 |
|||||||||||||
Receivables, net |
-- |
35,038 |
135 |
4,539 |
-- |
39,712 |
|||||||||||||
Inventories, net |
-- |
8,669 |
194 |
35,114 |
-- |
43,977 |
|||||||||||||
Other current assets |
12,769 |
24,764 |
26 |
6,350 |
-- |
43,909 |
|||||||||||||
Total current assets |
12,769 |
223,296 |
592 |
90,197 |
-- |
326,854 |
|||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
-- |
787,860 |
482 |
69,858 |
-- |
858,200 |
|||||||||||||
Real estate held for sale and investment |
-- |
138,559 |
-- |
82,489 |
-- |
221,048 |
|||||||||||||
Goodwill, net |
-- |
135,811 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
135,811 |
|||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
-- |
42,902 |
-- |
34,639 |
-- |
77,541 |
|||||||||||||
Other assets |
5,711 |
16,292 |
-- |
11,223 |
-- |
33,226 |
|||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries and advances |
|||||||||||||||||||
to (from) parent |
979,831 |
(449,031 |
) |
(160 |
) |
(70,742 |
) |
(459,898 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||
Total assets |
$ |
998,311 |
$ |
895,689 |
$ |
914 |
$ |
217,664 |
$ |
(459,898 |
) |
$ |
1,652,680 |
||||||
Current liabilities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ |
14,986 |
$ |
224,339 |
$ |
483 |
$ |
55,284 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
295,092 |
|||||||
Income taxes payable |
6,324 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
6,324 |
|||||||||||||
Long-term debt due within one year |
-- |
4,044 |
-- |
1,629 |
-- |
5,673 |
|||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
21,310 |
228,383 |
483 |
56,913 |
-- |
307,089 |
|||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
390,000 |
57,767 |
-- |
69,871 |
-- |
517,638 |
|||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
362 |
98,649 |
-- |
33,922 |
-- |
132,933 |
|||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
-- |
76,770 |
-- |
267 |
-- |
77,037 |
|||||||||||||
Minority interest in net assets of consolidated subsidiaries |
-- |
-- |
100 |
31,245 |
-- |
31,345 |
|||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity |
586,639 |
434,120 |
331 |
25,446 |
(459,898 |
) |
586,638 |
||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
998,311 |
$ |
895,689 |
$ |
914 |
$ |
217,664 |
$ |
(459,898 |
) |
$ |
1,652,680 |
||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet |
||||||||||||||||||||
As of July 31, 2005 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
-- |
$ |
92,879 |
$ |
105 |
$ |
43,596 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
136,580 |
||||||||
Restricted cash |
-- |
7,390 |
-- |
10,863 |
-- |
18,253 |
||||||||||||||
Receivables, net |
-- |
27,867 |
103 |
5,166 |
-- |
33,136 |
||||||||||||||
Inventories, net |
-- |
8,491 |
157 |
27,430 |
-- |
36,078 |
||||||||||||||
Other current assets |
11,418 |
15,109 |
40 |
5,535 |
-- |
32,102 |
||||||||||||||
Assets held for sale |
-- |
26,735 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
26,735 |
||||||||||||||
Total current assets |
11,418 |
178,471 |
405 |
92,590 |
-- |
282,884 |
||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
-- |
776,425 |
530 |
66,092 |
-- |
843,047 |
||||||||||||||
Real estate held for sale and investment |
-- |
106,777 |
-- |
48,097 |
-- |
154,874 |
||||||||||||||
Goodwill, net |
-- |
118,475 |
-- |
17,032 |
-- |
135,507 |
||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
-- |
60,482 |
-- |
16,492 |
-- |
76,974 |
||||||||||||||
Other assets |
6,067 |
16,320 |
-- |
10,248 |
-- |
32,635 |
||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries and advances |
||||||||||||||||||||
to (from) parent |
942,888 |
(424,752 |
) |
(202 |
) |
(58,036 |
) |
(459,898 |
) |
-- |
||||||||||
Total assets |
$ |
960,373 |
$ |
832,198 |
$ |
733 |
$ |
192,515 |
$ |
(459,898 |
) |
$ |
1,525,921 |
|||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ |
16,600 |
$ |
161,452 |
$ |
273 |
$ |
31,044 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
209,369 |
||||||||
Income taxes payable |
12,979 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
12,979 |
||||||||||||||
Long-term debt due within one year |
-- |
467 |
-- |
1,537 |
-- |
2,004 |
||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
29,579 |
161,919 |
273 |
32,581 |
-- |
224,352 |
||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
390,000 |
61,789 |
-- |
67,917 |
-- |
519,706 |
||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
267 |
102,226 |
-- |
37,928 |
-- |
140,421 |
||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
-- |
70,819 |
-- |
390 |
-- |
71,209 |
||||||||||||||
Put option liabilities |
-- |
34 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
34 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in net assets of consolidated subsidiaries |
-- |
-- |
100 |
29,570 |
-- |
29,670 |
||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity |
540,527 |
435,411 |
360 |
24,129 |
(459,898 |
) |
540,529 |
|||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
960,373 |
$ |
832,198 |
$ |
733 |
$ |
192,515 |
$ |
(459,898 |
) |
$ |
1,525,921 |
|||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet |
||||||||||||||||||||
As of January 31, 2005 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
-- |
$ |
12,095 |
$ |
224 |
$ |
6,798 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
19,117 |
||||||||
Restricted cash |
-- |
19,007 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
19,007 |
||||||||||||||
Receivables, net |
4,976 |
41,271 |
127 |
5,543 |
-- |
51,917 |
||||||||||||||
Inventories, net |
-- |
8,273 |
176 |
28,915 |
-- |
37,364 |
||||||||||||||
Other current assets |
10,394 |
22,613 |
36 |
1,773 |
-- |
34,816 |
||||||||||||||
Total current assets |
15,370 |
103,259 |
563 |
43,029 |
-- |
162,221 |
||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
-- |
923,143 |
590 |
67,954 |
-- |
991,687 |
||||||||||||||
Real estate held for sale and investment |
-- |
124,015 |
-- |
11,282 |
-- |
135,297 |
||||||||||||||
Goodwill, net |
-- |
128,342 |
-- |
16,748 |
-- |
145,090 |
||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
(10,188 |
) |
76,609 |
-- |
17,199 |
-- |
83,620 |
|||||||||||||
Other assets |
6,412 |
17,207 |
-- |
10,275 |
-- |
33,894 |
||||||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries and advances |
||||||||||||||||||||
to (from) parent |
882,224 |
(5,755 |
) |
(308 |
) |
5,586 |
(881,747 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||
Total assets |
$ |
893,818 |
$ |
1,366,820 |
$ |
845 |
$ |
172,073 |
$ |
(881,747 |
) |
$ |
1,551,809 |
|||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ |
12,771 |
$ |
244,426 |
$ |
346 |
$ |
31,610 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
289,153 |
||||||||
Long-term debt due within one year |
-- |
575 |
-- |
1,647 |
-- |
2,222 |
||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
12,771 |
245,001 |
346 |
33,257 |
-- |
291,375 |
||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
390,000 |
87,134 |
-- |
69,287 |
-- |
546,421 |
||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
313 |
102,029 |
-- |
39 |
-- |
102,381 |
||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(4,883 |
) |
84,290 |
-- |
507 |
-- |
79,914 |
|||||||||||||
Minority interest in net assets of consolidated subsidiaries |
-- |
7,454 |
100 |
28,546 |
-- |
36,100 |
||||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity |
495,617 |
840,912 |
399 |
40,437 |
(881,747 |
) |
495,618 |
|||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
893,818 |
$ |
1,366,820 |
$ |
845 |
$ |
172,073 |
$ |
(881,747 |
) |
$ |
1,551,809 |
|||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended January 31, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Total net revenue |
$ |
-- |
$ |
226,506 |
$ |
1,364 |
$ |
62,206 |
$ |
(2,060 |
) |
$ |
288,016 |
|||||||
Total operating expense |
4,082 |
160,439 |
1,233 |
47,314 |
(2,060 |
) |
211,008 |
|||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations |
(4,082 |
) |
66,067 |
131 |
14,892 |
-- |
77,008 |
|||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
(6,872 |
) |
(722 |
) |
(9 |
) |
(802 |
) |
-- |
(8,405 |
) |
|||||||||
Equity investment income, net |
-- |
1,486 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,486 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of businesses, net |
-- |
4,625 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
4,625 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on put options, net |
-- |
1,026 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,026 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in income of |
||||||||||||||||||||
consolidated subsidiaries, net |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(5,231 |
) |
-- |
(5,231 |
) |
||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(10,954 |
) |
72,482 |
122 |
8,859 |
-- |
70,509 |
|||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
4,272 |
(31,831 |
) |
-- |
61 |
-- |
(27,498 |
) |
||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) |
||||||||||||||||||||
of consolidated subsidiaries |
(6,682 |
) |
40,651 |
122 |
8,920 |
-- |
43,011 |
|||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries |
49,691 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(49,691 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ |
43,009 |
$ |
40,651 |
$ |
122 |
$ |
8,920 |
$ |
(49,691 |
) |
$ |
43,011 |
|||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended January 31, 2005 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Total net revenue |
$ |
1 |
$ |
216,144 |
$ |
1,084 |
$ |
51,049 |
$ |
(3,650 |
) |
$ |
264,628 |
|||||||
Total operating expense |
4,479 |
161,554 |
986 |
40,660 |
(3,650 |
) |
204,029 |
|||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations |
(4,478 |
) |
54,590 |
98 |
10,389 |
-- |
60,599 |
|||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
(7,342 |
) |
(2,075 |
) |
(14 |
) |
(732 |
) |
-- |
(10,163 |
) |
|||||||||
Equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(14 |
) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(14 |
) |
||||||||||||
Gain on sale of business |
-- |
5,693 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
5,693 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on put options, net |
-- |
975 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
975 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in (income) loss of |
||||||||||||||||||||
consolidated subsidiaries, net |
-- |
76 |
-- |
(4,741 |
) |
-- |
(4,665 |
) |
||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(11,820 |
) |
59,245 |
84 |
4,916 |
-- |
52,425 |
|||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
24,789 |
(45,014 |
) |
-- |
41 |
-- |
(20,184 |
) |
||||||||||||
Net income before equity in income (loss) |
||||||||||||||||||||
of consolidated subsidiaries |
12,969 |
14,231 |
84 |
4,957 |
-- |
32,241 |
||||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries |
19,272 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(19,272 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ |
32,241 |
$ |
14,231 |
$ |
84 |
$ |
4,957 |
$ |
(19,272 |
) |
$ |
32,241 |
|||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended January 31, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Total net revenue |
$ |
-- |
$ |
287,303 |
$ |
1,690 |
$ |
88,510 |
$ |
(4,067 |
) |
$ |
373,436 |
|||||||
Total operating expense |
7,850 |
261,145 |
1,821 |
79,559 |
(4,067 |
) |
346,308 |
|||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations |
(7,850 |
) |
26,158 |
(131 |
) |
8,951 |
-- |
27,128 |
||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
(13,632 |
) |
(1,571 |
) |
(13 |
) |
(1,438 |
) |
-- |
(16,654 |
) |
|||||||||
Equity investment income, net |
-- |
2,405 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2,405 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of businesses, net |
-- |
4,625 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
4,625 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on put options, net |
-- |
34 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
34 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in income of |
||||||||||||||||||||
consolidated subsidiaries, net |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(3,305 |
) |
-- |
(3,305 |
) |
||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(21,482 |
) |
31,651 |
(144 |
) |
4,208 |
-- |
14,233 |
||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
8,378 |
(14,036 |
) |
-- |
107 |
-- |
(5,551 |
) |
||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) |
||||||||||||||||||||
of consolidated subsidiaries |
(13,104 |
) |
17,615 |
(144 |
) |
4,315 |
-- |
8,682 |
||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries |
21,785 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(21,785 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ |
8,681 |
$ |
17,615 |
$ |
(144 |
) |
$ |
4,315 |
$ |
(21,785 |
) |
$ |
8,682 |
||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended January 31, 2005 |
||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
Eliminating |
|||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Entries |
Consolidated |
|||||||||||||||
Total net revenue |
$ |
1 |
$ |
294,502 |
$ |
1,431 |
$ |
72,697 |
$ |
(6,119 |
) |
$ |
362,512 |
|||||||
Total operating expense |
5,969 |
275,597 |
1,504 |
66,583 |
(6,119 |
) |
343,534 |
|||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations |
(5,968 |
) |
18,905 |
(73 |
) |
6,114 |
-- |
18,978 |
||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
(14,187 |
) |
(5,014 |
) |
(16 |
) |
(1,427 |
) |
-- |
(20,644 |
) |
|||||||||
Equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(1,173 |
) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(1,173 |
) |
||||||||||||
Gain on sale of business |
-- |
5,693 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
5,693 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on put options, net |
-- |
1,188 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,188 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in income (loss) of |
||||||||||||||||||||
consolidated subsidiaries, net |
-- |
76 |
-- |
(2,841 |
) |
-- |
(2,765 |
) |
||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(20,155 |
) |
19,675 |
(89 |
) |
1,846 |
-- |
1,227 |
||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
8,333 |
(8,893 |
) |
-- |
68 |
-- |
(492 |
) |
||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before equity in income (loss) |
||||||||||||||||||||
of consolidated subsidiaries |
(11,822 |
) |
10,782 |
(89 |
) |
1,914 |
-- |
785 |
||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries |
12,607 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
(12,607 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ |
785 |
$ |
10,782 |
$ |
(89 |
) |
$ |
1,914 |
$ |
(12,607 |
) |
$ |
785 |
||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended January 31, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Consolidated |
||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
(19,028 |
) |
$ |
95,386 |
$ |
89 |
$ |
23,979 |
$ |
100,426 |
|||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
-- |
(48,510 |
) |
(31 |
) |
(6,571 |
) |
(55,112 |
) |
|||||||||
Investments in real estate |
-- |
(30,513 |
) |
-- |
(34,392 |
) |
(64,905 |
) |
||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of businesses |
-- |
30,712 |
-- |
-- |
30,712 |
|||||||||||||
Other investing activities, net |
-- |
414 |
-- |
(4,432 |
) |
(4,018 |
) |
|||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
-- |
(47,897 |
) |
(31 |
) |
(45,395 |
) |
(93,323 |
) |
|||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt |
-- |
20,392 |
-- |
5,821 |
26,213 |
|||||||||||||
Payments of long-term debt |
-- |
(24,909 |
) |
-- |
-- |
(24,909 |
) |
|||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
27,635 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
27,635 |
|||||||||||||
Other financing activities, net |
6,376 |
1,792 |
-- |
(5,249 |
) |
2,919 |
||||||||||||
Advances (from) to affiliates |
(14,983 |
) |
(3,364 |
) |
74 |
18,273 |
-- |
|||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
19,028 |
(6,089 |
) |
74 |
18,845 |
31,858 |
||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
-- |
41,400 |
132 |
(2,571 |
) |
38,961 |
||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period |
-- |
92,879 |
105 |
43,596 |
136,580 |
|||||||||||||
End of period |
$ |
-- |
$ |
134,279 |
$ |
237 |
$ |
41,025 |
$ |
175,541 |
||||||||
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended January 31, 2005 |
||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||||
100% Owned |
||||||||||||||||||
Parent |
Guarantor |
Other |
||||||||||||||||
Company |
Subsidiaries |
Larkspur |
Subsidiaries |
Consolidated |
||||||||||||||
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities |
$ |
(2,195 |
) |
$ |
93,793 |
$ |
118 |
$ |
19,004 |
$ |
110,720 |
|||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures |
-- |
(42,367 |
) |
(14 |
) |
(6,182 |
) |
(48,563 |
) |
|||||||||
Investments in real estate |
-- |
(25,777 |
) |
-- |
(50 |
) |
(25,827 |
) |
||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of business |
-- |
12,736 |
-- |
-- |
12,736 |
|||||||||||||
Other investing activities, net |
-- |
(687 |
) |
-- |
223 |
(464 |
) |
|||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
-- |
(56,095 |
) |
(14 |
) |
(6,009 |
) |
(62,118 |
) |
|||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt |
-- |
62,217 |
-- |
-- |
62,217 |
|||||||||||||
Payments of long-term debt |
-- |
(136,213 |
) |
-- |
(3,140 |
) |
(139,353 |
) |
||||||||||
Advances to (from) affiliates |
2,195 |
11,265 |
(51 |
) |
(13,409 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||
Other financing activities, net |
-- |
1,470 |
-- |
(147 |
) |
1,323 |
||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in ) financing activities |
2,195 |
(61,261 |
) |
(51 |
) |
(16,696 |
) |
(75,813 |
) |
|||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
-- |
(23,563 |
) |
53 |
(3,701 |
) |
(27,211 |
) |
||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period |
-- |
42,456 |
171 |
3,701 |
46,328 |
|||||||||||||
End of period |
$ |
-- |
$ |
18,893 |
$ |
224 |
$ |
-- |
$ |
19,117 |
||||||||
14. Subsequent Events
Restructuring
On February 28, 2006, the Company named Robert Katz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Katz succeeded Adam Aron who resigned as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on February 27, 2006. In connection with Mr. Aron's resignation, the Company entered into a separation agreement with Mr. Aron, whereby the Company will record $2.7 million of separation related expenses in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006. The Company also announced that Joe Micheletto had been elected as Chairman of the Board.
In addition, the Company announced on February 28, 2006 that the Company's corporate and administrative operations that are currently located in Avon, Colorado will relocate to new offices in the metro Denver area, with some positions moving to a location near Keystone Resort in Summit County, Colorado. The Company anticipates that the costs associated with the relocation (which may include moving expenses, relocation packages provided to its employees, contract termination fees, consultants fees, and one-time termination benefits) will be incurred during the remainder of fiscal year 2006 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2007.
Share Repurchase Plan
On March 9, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to three million shares of common stock. Shares of common stock purchased pursuant to the repurchase program will be held as treasury shares and may be used for the issuance of shares under the Company's employee stock plans. Acquisitions under the share repurchase program will be made from time to time at prevailing prices as permitted by applicable laws, and subject to market conditions and other factors. The Company is under no obligation to purchase any shares under the stock repurchase program and the timing as well as the number of shares that may be repurchased under the program will depend on a number of factors including the Company's future financial performance, the Company's available cash resources and competing uses for cash that may arise in the future, the restrictions in the Company's credit agreements and in the indenture governing the Company's 6.75% Notes, prevailing prices of the Company's common stock, and the number of shares that become available for sale at prices that the Company believes are attractive. The stock repurchase program may be discontinued at any time and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's capitalization.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Vail Resorts, Inc. ("Vail Resorts") and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2005 ("Form 10-K") and the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements as of January 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the three and six months then ended, included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, which provide additional information regarding the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company. To the extent that the following Management's Discussion and Analysis contains statements which are not of a historical nature, such statements are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in the competitive environment of the mountain and lodging industries, general business and economic conditions, the weather, war, terrorism and other factors discussed elsewhere herein and in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis includes discussion of financial performance within each of the Company's segments. The Company has chosen to specifically address the non-GAAP measures, Reported EBITDA (defined as segment net revenues less segment specific operating expenses plus gain on transfer of property, as applicable, plus segment equity income or loss) and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, in the following discussion because management considers these measurements to be a significant indication of the Company's financial performance. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources to its segments based on Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation. The Company primarily uses Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation targets in determining management bonuses. Additionally, the Company believes that Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation is an important measurement for comparability purposes as prior periods do not reflect the impact of the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"). Refer to the end of the Results of Operations section for a reconciliation of Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation to net income (loss).
Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation are not measures of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Items excluded from Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance. Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income, cash flows generated by operations, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated condensed financial statements as indicators of financial performance or liquidity. Because Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation are not measurements determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
OVERVIEW
The Company's operations are grouped into three integrated and interdependent segments: Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate. The Mountain segment is comprised of the operations of five ski resort properties and related amenities, primarily including ski school, dining and retail/rental operations. Operations within the Lodging segment include 1) ownership/management of a group of ten luxury hotels through the RockResorts International, LLC ("RockResorts") brand, including five proximate to the Company's ski resorts, 2) the operations of Grand Teton Lodge Company ("GTLC"), 3) the ownership/management of non-RockResorts branded hotels and condominiums proximate to the Company's ski resorts and 4) golf course operations. The Real Estate segment is involved with the development of property in and around the Company's resort properties.
The Company's five ski resorts opened for business in November, which falls in the Company's second fiscal quarter; the period during which the ski resorts are open (generally November through April) is the peak operating season for the Mountain segment. The largest source of revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 is the sale of lift tickets (including season passes), which represented approximately 39% of net revenue during the quarter. Lift ticket revenues are driven by volume (skier visits) and average pricing. Pricing is impacted by both absolute pricing as well as the demographic mix of guests, which impacts the price points at which various products are purchased. The demographic mix of guests is divided into two primary categories: 1) out-of-state and international guests ("Destination") and 2) in-state and local visitors ("In-State"). Destination guests comprise approximately 54% of the Company's skier visits, while the In-State market comprises approximately 46% of the Company's skier visits. Destination guests generally purchase the Company's higher-priced lift ticket products and utilize more ancillary services like ski school and lodging. Destination guests are less likely to be impacted by changes in the weather, due to the advance planning required for their trip, but can be impacted by the economy (including the strength of the U.S. dollar) and the global geopolitical climate. In-State guests tend to be more weather-sensitive and value-oriented; to mitigate against this, the Company sells season passes, which are marketed primarily to In-State guests. Through January 31, 2006, approximately 27% of the total lift revenue recognized resulted from the sale of season passes (which season pass revenue recognized represents approximately 52% of total fiscal 2006 season pass sales through January 31, 2006). The cost structure of ski resort operations is largely fixed (with the exception of retail/rental and dining); as such, incremental revenue generally has high associated profit margin.
Revenues of the Lodging properties at or around the Company's ski resorts are closely aligned with the performance of the Mountain segment; therefore, these properties benefit from ski operations in the Mountain segment in the Company's second and third fiscal quarters. Revenues from hotel management operations under the RockResorts brand not located around the Company's ski resorts are generated through management fees based upon the revenue of the individual hotel properties within the RockResorts portfolio, and are therefore subject to the seasonality of those hotels and trends within the overall travel industry. Revenues of the Lodging segment during the Company's first and fourth fiscal quarters are generated primarily by the operations of GTLC (as GTLC's peak operating season occurs during the summer months), golf operations, and seasonally low operations from the Company's owned and managed properties.
The Company's Real Estate segment engages in both 1) the sale of land to developers, which generally includes the retention of some control in the oversight and design of the projects and a contingent revenue structure based on the sale of the developed units, and 2) in a growing trend, vertical development of projects. The Company attempts to mitigate the risk of vertical development by utilizing fixed price contracts, pre-selling all or a portion of the project, requiring significant non-refundable deposits and obtaining non-recourse financing for certain projects. The Company's real estate projects generally are geared to provide additional benefit to the Mountain and Lodging segments.
TRENDS, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Together with those factors identified in the Company's Form 10-K, the Company's management has identified the following important factors (as well as risks and uncertainties associated with such factors) that could impact the Company's future financial performance:
l |
The timing and amount of snowfall has a direct impact on skier visits, particularly with respect to In-State skiers. To mitigate this impact, the Company focuses efforts on sales of season passes. Total season pass sales through January 31, 2006 have increased $5.9 million in fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005, of which $3.0 million has been recognized as of January 31, 2006. The Company will recognize the remainder of season pass sales ($29.5 million) primarily in the Company's third quarter of fiscal 2006. |
l |
The Company raised prices on most lift ticket products for fiscal 2006 and continues to charge some of the highest prices in the industry. While pricing increases historically have not reduced demand, there can be no assurances that demand will remain price inelastic. |
l |
The timing of major holidays can impact vacation patterns and therefore visitation at the Company's ski resorts. Easter falls in mid-April in fiscal 2006, the impact of which management anticipates will compare unfavorably to the impact of the March Easter holiday in fiscal 2005. |
l |
In fiscal 2006 and 2005, the Company successfully executed its strategy to reduce hotel ownership in favor of selectively increasing its managed property portfolio with the sales of the assets constituting the Snake River Lodge & Spa ("SRL&S") in January 2006, The Lodge at Rancho Mirage ("Rancho Mirage") in July 2005, Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa ("Vail Marriott") in June 2005, and the sale of the Company's investment in the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch ("BG Resort") in December 2004. The Company retained management contracts for SRL&S, Rancho Mirage and Vail Marriott. The Company continues to evaluate potential sales and other strategic initiatives which could involve the conversion of hotel rooms to real estate projects with respect to some of its Lodging properties. The sale of owned hotel properties will result in Lodging segment Reported EBITDA no longer reflecting the operating results of the hotels, but will include management fee revenue in cases where the management contract is retained. See "Results of Operations" for information regarding the financial impacts of these transactions. |
l |
Potential ownership changes of hotels currently under RockResorts management could result in the termination of existing RockResorts management contracts, which could negatively impact the results of operations of the Lodging segment. On March 6, 2006, RockResorts was notified by the ownership of Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a RockResorts managed property, that its management agreement was being terminated effective immediately. RockResorts believes that the termination is in violation of the management agreement and intends to pursue its legal rights. RockResorts recorded $0.7 million in revenue related to the management of this property in fiscal year 2005. Additionally, the Company continues to pursue new management contracts, and obtained management contracts for the Austria Haus Hotel (located in Vail Village) in December 2005 and the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in May 2005. |
l |
GTLC has operated three lodging properties, food and beverage services, retail, camping and other services within Grand Teton National Park under a concession contract with the National Park Service (the "Park Service"). The Park Service is currently considering bids for a new concession contract and in October 2005, GTLC submitted its bid to continue as concessionaire for another 15 years. If the Company is not awarded the new contract, the Company's Lodging Reported EBITDA following the 2006 summer concession season will be significantly impacted due to the historically positive Reported EBITDA generated by GTLC. However, in such event, the Company would receive the proceeds for the value of its possessory interest which value has been agreed to by the Park Service in an amendment to the existing contract and must be paid by any new concessionaire. The Company estimates that proceeds to be received for its possessory interest, if in fact it is not successful in retaining the concession contract, will exceed its investment in GTLC. |
l |
Real Estate Reported EBITDA is highly dependent on, among other things, the timing of closings on real estate under contract. Changes to the anticipated timing of closing on one or more real estate units could materially impact Real Estate Reported EBITDA for a particular quarter or fiscal year. Additionally, the magnitude of real estate projects currently under development or contemplated could result in a significant increase in Real Estate Reported EBITDA as these projects close, expected in fiscal 2007 and beyond. Recent increases in construction costs, including construction-related commodities, have resulted in increases in the total costs for certain of the Company's current development projects. Additionally, the profitability and/or viability of current or proposed real estate development projects could be adversely affected by continued escalation in construction costs and/or a slow-down in market demand, as well as project difficulties or delays and the resulting potential negative financial impact associated with design or construction issues that may arise in the course of construction. |
l |
The Company's operating expenses have increased by $1.6 million and $3.3 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, as compared to same periods in fiscal 2005 due to the adoption of SFAS 123R, after considering the change in the Company's compensation strategy to issue more restricted stock to replace the granting of stock options to certain levels of employees. The Company cannot predict the impact to future operating results of expensing stock-based compensation as the expense is predicated on the amount and type of future stock based compensation awards granted and the fair value of those awards to be determined at the time of grant. |
l |
In connection with Adam Aron's resignation as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on February 27, 2006, the Company entered into a separation agreement with Mr. Aron, whereby the Company will record $2.7 million of separation related expenses in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006. In addition, the Company announced on February 28, 2006 that the Company's corporate and administrative operations that are currently located in Avon, Colorado will relocate to new offices in the metro Denver area, with some positions moving to a location near Keystone Resort in Summit County, Colorado. The Company anticipates that the restructuring charges associated with this announcement may have an unfavorable impact on the Company's results of operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2006 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. |
The data provided in this section should be read in conjunction with the risk factors identified elsewhere in this document and within the Company's 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary
The Company recorded net income of $43.0 million for the three months ended January 31, 2006 as compared to net income of $32.2 million for the three months ended January 31, 2005. The $10.8 million increase in the Company's net income is primarily attributable to a $15.9 million improvement in Mountain Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation and a $2.6 million improvement in Real Estate Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in Lodging Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, a $1.6 million increase in stock-based compensation expense recorded pursuant to the adoption of SFAS 123R and a $1.1 million decrease in gain on sale of businesses, net in the three months ended January 31, 2006 as compared to the same period last year. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense decreased $1.8 million and interest expense decreased $1.3 million in the three months ended January 31, 2006 as compared to the same period last year.
The Company recorded net income of $8.7 million for the six months ended January 31, 2006 as compared to net income of $0.8 million for the six months ended January 31, 2005. The $7.9 million increase in the Company's net income is primarily attributable to a $14.3 million improvement in Mountain Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, a $2.0 million improvement in Lodging Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense of $4.0 million and a decrease in interest expense of $2.4 million, partially offset by a $6.7 million decrease in Real Estate Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, a $3.3 million increase in stock-based compensation expense recorded pursuant to the adoption of SFAS 123R and a $1.1 million decrease in gain on sale of businesses, net in the six months ended January 31, 2006 as compared to the same period last year.
Effective August 1, 2005, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, using the modified prospective method. As a result, the Company recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $3.6 million in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively (see Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 11, Stock Compensation Plans, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding this item).
Presented below is more detailed comparative data and discussion regarding the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 versus the three and six months ended January 31, 2005.
Mountain Segment
Mountain segment operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 are presented by category as follows (in thousands, except effective ticket price, "ETP", amounts):
Three Months Ended |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Percentage |
||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
Increase |
|||||||
Lift tickets |
$ |
113,468 |
$ |
102,882 |
10.3 |
% |
|||
Ski school |
30,752 |
27,092 |
13.5 |
% |
|||||
Dining |
21,266 |
19,415 |
9.5 |
% |
|||||
Retail/rental |
56,913 |
45,776 |
24.3 |
% |
|||||
Other |
23,829 |
19,001 |
25.4 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain net operating revenue |
246,228 |
214,166 |
15.0 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain operating expense |
150,666 |
132,849 |
13.4 |
% |
|||||
Mountain equity investment income, net |
1,455 |
771 |
88.7 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA |
$ |
97,017 |
$ |
82,088 |
18.2 |
% |
|||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA |
|||||||||
excluding stock-based compensation |
$ |
98,016 |
$ |
82,192 |
19.3 |
% |
|||
Total skier visits |
2,875 |
2,664 |
7.9 |
% |
|||||
ETP |
$ |
39.47 |
$ |
38.62 |
2.2 |
% |
|||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA includes $999,000 and $104,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
Six Months Ended |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Percentage |
||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
Increase |
|||||||
Lift tickets |
$ |
113,468 |
$ |
102,882 |
10.3 |
% |
|||
Ski school |
30,752 |
27,092 |
13.5 |
% |
|||||
Dining |
24,772 |
23,401 |
5.9 |
% |
|||||
Retail/rental |
78,618 |
62,975 |
24.8 |
% |
|||||
Other |
38,895 |
32,309 |
20.4 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain net operating revenue |
286,505 |
248,659 |
15.2 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain operating expense |
222,957 |
196,811 |
13.3 |
% |
|||||
Mountain equity investment income, net |
2,305 |
1,565 |
47.3 |
% |
|||||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA |
$ |
65,853 |
$ |
53,413 |
23.3 |
% |
|||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA |
|||||||||
excluding stock-based compensation |
$ |
67,807 |
$ |
53,570 |
26.6 |
% |
|||
Total skier visits |
2,875 |
2,664 |
7.9 |
% |
|||||
ETP |
$ |
39.47 |
$ |
38.62 |
2.2 |
% |
|||
Total Mountain Reported EBITDA includes $2.0 million and $157,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
|||||||||
Certain reclassifications have been made to the Mountain segment operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 to conform to current period presentation. |
As the Company's five ski resorts generally open during the second quarter, the results of the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 are driven by substantially the same factors and trends as the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005.
Lift revenues increased 10.3% during the quarter ended January 31, 2006 compared to the same quarter last year due to increased ticket pricing, as well as an increase in visitation and an increase in season pass sales. ETP excluding season pass revenue increased 6.5% due primarily to absolute price increases. Overall, ETP increased by 2.2% due to increased pricing which was partially offset by increased early season visitation by season pass holders as a result of favorable early season snow conditions in Colorado. Total season pass revenue recognized through January 31, 2006 increased by approximately $3.0 million in the quarter compared to the same period last year due to an increase in sales volume. Visitation at the Company's Colorado resorts was up 11.4%, while visitation at the Company's Heavenly resort was down 8.1% due to unfavorable weather conditions, including during the Christmas holiday period.
Revenues from ancillary businesses improved commensurate with the increased skier visitation with the exception of dining, which experienced a lower percentage growth due to the reduction in revenue resulting from the conversion of certain formerly owned restaurants to leased operations. Additionally, retail/rental revenue grew $6.7 million as a result of the acquisition by SSI Venture LLC ("SSV") in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of six retail locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Other revenue growth was primarily due to increased marketing activities resulting in higher marketing revenues being earned from strategic partners.
Segment expenses increased 13.4% during the quarter ended January 31, 2006 compared to the same period last year due primarily to the retail/rental operations resulting from increased sales volume and the acquisition previously mentioned above. Excluding retail/rental, expenses during the quarter increased 7.1%, or $9.5 million, of which only $4.0 million related to the Company's on-mountain services, supporting the fixed cost nature of the ski operations. The remaining expense increases are attributed to increased marketing expense, stock-based compensation expense, corporate allocations and higher costs associated with other ancillary businesses.
Lodging Segment
Lodging segment operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 are presented by category as follows (in thousands, except Average Daily Rate "ADR"):
Three Months Ended |
Percentage |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Increase |
|||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
(Decrease) |
||||||||
Total Lodging net operating revenue |
$ |
32,079 |
$ |
42,589 |
(24.7 |
) |
% |
|||
Total Lodging operating expense |
32,894 |
40,570 |
(18.9 |
) |
% |
|||||
Lodging equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(761 |
) |
100.0 |
% |
|||||
Total Lodging Reported EBITDA |
$ |
(815 |
) |
$ |
1,258 |
(164.8 |
) |
% |
||
Total Lodging Reported EBITDA |
||||||||||
excluding stock-based compensation |
$ |
(401 |
) |
$ |
1,293 |
(131.0 |
) |
% |
||
ADR |
$ |
242.67 |
$ |
223.72 |
8.5 |
% |
||||
Total Lodging Reported EBITDA includes $414,000 and $35,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
||||||||||
Six Months Ended |
Percentage |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Increase |
|||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
(Decrease) |
||||||||
Total Lodging net operating revenue |
$ |
73,829 |
$ |
88,864 |
(16.9 |
) |
% |
|||
Total Lodging operating expense |
70,535 |
84,119 |
(16.1 |
) |
% |
|||||
Lodging equity investment loss, net |
-- |
(2,679 |
) |
100.0 |
% |
|||||
Total Lodging Reported, EBITDA |
$ |
3,294 |
$ |
2,066 |
59.4 |
% |
||||
Total Lodging Reported EBITDA |
||||||||||
excluding stock-based compensation |
$ |
4,115 |
$ |
2,120 |
94.1 |
% |
||||
ADR |
$ |
201.00 |
$ |
187.95 |
6.9 |
% |
||||
Total Lodging Reported EBITDA includes $821,000 and $54,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
In fiscal 2005, the Company sold its minority interest in BG Resort and the assets constituting the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, Lodging Reported EBITDA includes revenues of $11.9 million and $19.0 million, operating expenses of $9.6 million and $17.6 million, and equity investment losses of $761,000 and $2.7 million related to these entities, respectively. Commencing with the sale of the assets constituting Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage, the Company is earning base management fees of approximately 3% of each hotel's revenue. Lodging Reported EBITDA includes incremental management fee revenues of $366,000 and $595,000 for the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively. On January 19, 2006, the Company sold the assets constituting SRL&S, which had minimal impact on Lodging segment results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 due to the timing of the sale.
Excluding the impact of the sales of Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage, revenue increased $1.4 million, or 4.6%, for the three months ended January 31, 2006, and increased $3.9 million, or 5.6%, for the six months ended January 31, 2006, due to increases in ADR of 7.0% and 5.2% and occupancy rates of 4.4% and 7.5% for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively. This was primarily driven by the properties at or around the Company's ski resorts and increases in group business, particularly in the Keystone markets. The increased group business is a result of the overall improvement in the lodging industry and the Company's ability to capture and maximize on the improved group business market. Excluding the impact of the sales of Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage and stock-based compensation expense, expenses increased $1.5 million and $3.2 million, or 5.0% and 4.8%, for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively, due to increased variable costs associated with occupancy and increased labor and benefits costs.
Real Estate Segment
Real Estate segment operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005 are presented by major project categories as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended |
Percentage |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Increase |
|||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
(Decrease) |
||||||||
Single family land sales |
$ |
1,750 |
$ |
2,666 |
(34.4 |
) |
% |
|||
Multi-family land sales |
7,562 |
4,979 |
51.9 |
% |
||||||
Other |
397 |
228 |
74.1 |
% |
||||||
Total Real Estate net operating revenue |
9,709 |
7,873 |
23.3 |
% |
||||||
Total Real Estate operating expense |
6,383 |
6,714 |
(4.9 |
) |
% |
|||||
Real Estate equity investment income (loss), net |
31 |
(24 |
) |
229.2 |
% |
|||||
Total Real Estate Reported EBITDA |
$ |
3,357 |
$ |
1,135 |
195.8 |
% |
||||
Total Real Estate Reported EBITDA excluding |
||||||||||
stock-based compensation |
$ |
3,758 |
$ |
1,172 |
220.6 |
% |
||||
Real Estate Reported EBITDA includes $401,000 and $37,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
Six Months Ended |
Percentage |
|||||||||
January 31, |
Increase |
|||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
(Decrease) |
||||||||
Single family land sales |
$ |
2,744 |
$ |
19,505 |
(85.9 |
) |
% |
|||
Multi-family land sales |
9,849 |
5,168 |
90.6 |
% |
||||||
Other |
509 |
316 |
61.1 |
% |
||||||
Total Real Estate net operating revenue |
13,102 |
24,989 |
(47.6 |
) |
% |
|||||
Total Real Estate operating expense |
12,452 |
16,775 |
(25.8 |
) |
% |
|||||
Real Estate equity investment income (loss), net |
100 |
(59 |
) |
269.5 |
% |
|||||
Total Real Estate Reported EBITDA |
$ |
750 |
$ |
8,155 |
(90.8 |
) |
% |
|||
Total Real Estate Reported EBITDA excluding |
||||||||||
stock-based compensation |
$ |
1,531 |
$ |
8,211 |
(81.4 |
) |
% |
|||
Real Estate Reported EBITDA includes $781,000 and $56,000 of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended January 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
||||||||||
Certain reclassifications have been made to the Real Estate segment operating results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 to conform to current period presentation. |
The Company's Real Estate operating revenues are primarily driven by the timing of closings and the mix of real estate sold in any given period. Different types of projects have different revenue and expense volumes and margins; therefore, as the real estate inventory mix changes it can greatly impact Real Estate segment operating revenues and operating expenses, and, to a lesser degree, Real Estate Reported EBITDA.
The Company is currently in the development stage for several major real estate projects, including The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Gore Creek Place Townhomes, the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis residential development and the second phase of the Mountain Thunder condominiums in Breckenridge, among other projects. Accordingly, there were minimal closings on real estate sales in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006. Revenues in the current year were primarily generated by contingent gains on development parcel sales that closed in prior periods. Operating expense included cost of sales commensurate with revenue recognized, as well as overhead costs such as labor and benefits (including stock-based compensation expense), marketing costs and professional services fees. Real Estate Reported EBITDA in the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 were driven primarily by percentage of completion recognition on Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis lot sales and recognition of contingent gains associated with development parcels sold in prior periods, and for the six months ended January 31, 2005, the sale of four single-family homesites in LionsHead (Vail) which closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2005.
Other Items
In addition to segment operating results, the following material items contributed to the Company's overall financial position.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in depreciation of $1.7 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively, due to the sale of assets constituting the Vail Marriott and Rancho Mirage and the classification of the assets constituting SRL&S as held for sale prior to completing the sale in January 2006. Additionally, higher fiscal 2005 accelerated depreciation for certain assets which were retired in advance of their previously estimated useful lives as a result of fiscal 2005 decisions related to redevelopment and capital improvements was mostly offset by an increased fixed asset base due to capital expenditures in the current year. The average annualized depreciation rate for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 was 7.9% and 7.4%, respectively, as compared to an average annualized depreciation rate for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 of 7.8% and 7.4%, respectively.
Mold remediation credit. During the second fiscal quarter of 2006, Breckenridge Terrace received reimbursement from third parties for costs incurred in conjunction with its mold remediation efforts in the amount of $852,000, which has been recognized by the Company as reduction of the remediation expense that was recognized in previous periods. See Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding this item.
Interest expense. The Company's primary sources of interest expense are its senior credit facility ("Credit Facility"), including the $400 million revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility Revolver") thereunder, the Industrial Development Bonds, Employee Housing Bonds and the Company's Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 ("6.75% Notes"). The decrease in interest expense for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 versus the same period in the prior year is due to the January 2005 Credit Facility refinancing which, among other things, resulted in the extinguishment of the Credit Facility Term Loan and improved pricing for interest rate and commitment fee margins. In addition, the Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2005, between the Vail Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the Lenders party thereto ("Credit Agreement") underlying the Credit Facility) improved, which determines margin levels for pricing on interest rates and commitment fees under the Credit Facility, and average borrowings under the Credit Facility Revolver were less than $0.1 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively, versus $8.3 million and $6.6 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2005, respectively.
Gain on sale of businesses, net. The Company recorded a $4.7 million gain in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 associated with the sale of the assets constituting SRL&S. Additionally, the Company recorded an $82,000 loss in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 associated with the sale of the Company's interest in BG Resort due to the settlement of certain contingencies. The Company recorded a $5.7 million gain in the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 associated with the sale of the Company's interest in BG Resort. See Note 7, Sale of Businesses, in the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding the sale of businesses.
Gain/loss on put option. The value of put options fluctuates based on the estimated fair market value of the put options as of the end of each period. The net gain in the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 was related to the decrease in the estimated fair market value of the liability associated with the RTP put option. The net gain in the three and six months ended January 31, 2005 was primarily related to the decrease in the estimated fair market value of the liabilities associated with the SSV and RTP put options. See Note 8, Put and Call Options, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding the Company's put options.
Income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006 was 39.0% compared to 38.5% for the same periods last year. The interim period effective tax rate for the current and prior year is primarily driven by the anticipated pre-tax book income for the full fiscal year and an estimate of the amount of non-deductible items for tax purposes.
The Internal Revenue Service has completed its exam of the Company's tax returns for tax years 2001 through 2003 and has issued a report of its findings (a "30 day letter"). The examiner's primary finding is the disallowance of the Company's position to remove the restrictions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of approximately $73.8 million of net operating losses ("NOLs"). These restricted NOLs relate to fresh start accounting from the Company's reorganization in 1992. The Company plans on appealing the examiner's disallowance of these NOLs to the Office of the Appeals. If the Company is unsuccessful in its appeals process, it will not negatively impact the Company's financial position or results of operations.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
The following table reconciles from segment Reported EBITDA and Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation to net income (in thousands):
Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
|||||||||||||||||
January 31, |
January 31, |
|||||||||||||||||
2006 |
2005 |
2006 |
2005 |
|||||||||||||||
Mountain Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation |
$ |
98,016 |
$ |
82,192 |
$ |
67,807 |
$ |
53,570 |
||||||||||
Mountain segment stock-based compensation |
(999 |
) |
(104 |
) |
(1,954 |
) |
(157 |
) |
||||||||||
Mountain Reported EBITDA |
97,017 |
82,088 |
65,853 |
53,413 |
||||||||||||||
Lodging Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation |
(401 |
) |
1,293 |
4,115 |
2,120 |
|||||||||||||
Lodging segment stock-based compensation |
(414 |
) |
(35 |
) |
(821 |
) |
(54 |
) |
||||||||||
Lodging Reported EBITDA |
(815 |
) |
1,258 |
3,294 |
2,066 |
|||||||||||||
Real Estate Reported EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation |
3,758 |
1,172 |
1,531 |
8,211 |
||||||||||||||
Real Estate segment stock-based compensation |
(401 |
) |
(37 |
) |
(781 |
) |
(56 |
) |
||||||||||
Real Estate Reported EBITDA |
3,357 |
1,135 |
750 |
8,155 |
||||||||||||||
Total Reported EBITDA |
99,559 |
84,481 |
69,897 |
63,634 |
||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
(21,431 |
) |
(23,273 |
) |
(40,354 |
) |
(44,348 |
) |
||||||||||
Asset impairment charge |
-- |
-- |
(136 |
) |
-- |
|||||||||||||
Mold remediation credit |
852 |
-- |
852 |
-- |
||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net |
(486 |
) |
(623 |
) |
(726 |
) |
(1,481 |
) |
||||||||||
Investment income, net |
1,046 |
1,174 |
2,234 |
1,301 |
||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(9,502 |
) |
(10,809 |
) |
(18,939 |
) |
(21,385 |
) |
||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
-- |
(612 |
) |
-- |
(612 |
) |
||||||||||||
Gain on sale of businesses, net |
4,625 |
5,693 |
4,625 |
5,693 |
||||||||||||||
Gain on put options, net |
1,026 |
975 |
34 |
1,188 |
||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
51 |
84 |
51 |
52 |
||||||||||||||
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries, net |
(5,231 |
) |
(4,665 |
) |
(3,305 |
) |
(2,765 |
) |
||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes |
70,509 |
52,425 |
14,233 |
1,277 |
||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
(27,498 |
) |
(20,184 |
) |
(5,551 |
) |
(492 |
) |
||||||||||
Net income |
$ |
43,011 |
$ |
32,241 |
$ |
8,682 |
$ |
785 |
||||||||||
SEC INVESTIGATION TERMINATED
In February 2003, the SEC issued a formal order of investigation with respect to the Company. On September 19, 2005, the Central Regional Office of the SEC informed the Company that its investigation has been terminated, and that no enforcement action has been recommended regarding the Company. The Company has also been informed that no enforcement action has been recommended with respect to any present or former directors, officers or employees of the Company in regard to the matters that had been under investigation.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Significant Sources of Cash
Historically, the Company's second and third fiscal quarters are seasonally high for cash on hand as the Company's ski resorts are generally open for ski operations from mid-November to mid-April. The Company generated $100.4 million of cash from operating activities during the six months ended January 31, 2006, compared to $110.7 million generated during the six months ended January 31, 2005. The $10.3 million decrease in cash generated from operating activities was primarily attributable to a $12.1 million decrease in Real Estate Reported EBITDA adjusted for non-cash costs of real estate sold. Additionally, the Company generated $30.7 million of cash from investing activities in the six months ended January 31, 2006 from the sale of SRL&S. The Company's financing activities generated $31.9 million of cash in the six months ended January 31, 2006, as compared to using $75.8 million in the same period last year, which was primarily related to the prior year repayment of the Credit Facility Term Loan and increased cash in the current year generated from the exercise of stock options of $24.2 million, partially offset by reduced borrowings of $36.0 million.
The Company anticipates that, in the near-term, it will continue to have excess cash. On March 9, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, which is described below in Significant Uses of Cash. The Credit Agreement and the Indenture, dated as of January 29, 2004 among the Company, the guarantors therein and the Bank of New York, as Trustee ("Indenture"), relating to the 6.75% Notes, contain restrictions that limit the Company's ability to make investments or distributions (including the payment of dividends). In addition, the Indenture restricts how the funds from sales of businesses can be used and the timing of the use of such funds, generally requiring the net proceeds from such transactions to be invested in capital improvements, acquisitions, retirement of debt senior to the 6.75% Notes or used to tender for a portion of the 6.75% Notes outstanding. The Company does not believe it will be obligated to tender for a portion of the 6.75% Notes outstanding with the proceeds on asset sales to date as a result of the actual or anticipated reinvestment of such proceeds for capital expenditures.
In addition to continued utilization of operating cash flows (including sales of real estate) and borrowings, if necessary, under the Credit Facility, the Company expects that its liquidity needs over the next few years will also be met through borrowings under Non-Recourse Real Estate Financings. See Note 4, Long-Term Debt, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information on Non-Recourse Real Estate Financings.
In January 2006, Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC ("Arrabelle"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, obtained project-specific non-recourse financing (the "Arrabelle Facility") in the amount of up to $175 million. The Arrabelle Facility matures on August 1, 2008, and principal payments are due at maturity, with certain pre-payment requirements, including upon the closing of the condominium units. See Note 4, Long-Term Debt, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding this item.
The Company cannot predict whether cash generated from stock option exercises will continue at the level generated in the first six months of fiscal 2006 ($27.6 million); however, as of January 31, 2006, there were 1.7 million exercisable options outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $17.76 per share. In September 2005, the Company's Compensation Committee altered its compensation philosophy by making restricted share awards a more significant portion of total incentive compensation and reducing the aggregate number of stock options granted. This change in compensation strategy could have a long-term impact on cash generated from the exercise of stock options, with an offset of less shares issued upon exercise.
Significant Uses of Cash
For the six months ended January 31, 2006, the Company used $93.3 million, net of proceeds from the sale of businesses, in cash for investing activities, which represents a $31.2 million increase over the same period in the prior year. This increase is primarily a result of the significant vertical development underway in the Company's real estate operations.
The Company's cash needs typically include providing for operating expenditures, debt service requirements and capital expenditures for both assets to be used in operations and real estate development projects. In addition, the Company expects it will incur significant cash income tax expense (generally expected to approximate its statutory income tax rate) due to the improved operating results and the limitations on the usage of NOLs generated in prior periods. Historically, the Company has not been a significant cash income tax payer.
The Company currently has several major real estate development projects under construction, including Arrabelle, the Gore Creek Place townhomes, the JHG&TC development and the Mountain Thunder condominiums. The Company has entered into contracts with third parties to provide construction-related services to the Company throughout the course of construction for these projects; commitments for future services under such contracts total approximately $173 million. The Company expects to spend approximately $185 million to $195 million in calendar year 2006 for real estate development projects, including the construction of associated resort-related depreciable assets. The primary projects are expected to include continued construction on the aforementioned projects and development costs associated with Vail's Front Door, as well as planning and infrastructure costs associated with planned development projects in and around each of the Company's ski areas. The Company expects real estate capital expenditures will be higher than historical levels for the next several years as the Company continues development associated with the Town of Vail developments. As noted above, the Company obtained non-recourse financing to fund construction of the Arrabelle and Gore Creek Place projects; the Company expects to utilize similar financing arrangements for certain other development projects. In addition to utilizing project-specific financing, the Company also pre-sells units requiring deposits in a proposed development prior to committing to the completion of the development, thereby helping to ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the project.
The Company has historically invested significant cash in capital expenditures for its resort-related (Mountain and Lodging) operations, and expects to continue to invest significant cash in the future. The Company evaluates additional capital improvements based on expected strategic impacts and/or expected return on investment. The Company currently anticipates it will spend $75 million to $80 million of resort-related capital expenditures for calendar 2006 excluding projects arising from real estate activities noted above. Included in these annual capital expenditures are approximately $30 million to $40 million which are necessary to maintain the appearance and level of service appropriate to the Company's resort-related operations . This capital investment will allow the Company to maintain its high quality standards, as well as for incremental discretionary improvements at the Company's five ski resorts and throughout its hotels. Highlights of these expenditures include a proposed new gondola at Breckenridge to connect the Town to Peaks 7 and 8; a new high-speed chairlift at Heavenly ski resort; a greatly expanded spa at the Keystone Lodge; snowmaking upgrades at Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge; on-mountain restaurant upgrades at Vail, Beaver Creek and Heavenly; and upgrades to the central reservations, marketing database and ecommerce booking systems, among other projects. The Company plans to utilize cash flow from operations, cash on hand and, as necessary, borrowings under its Credit Facility to provide the cash necessary to execute its capital plan.
Principal payments on the vast majority of the Company's long-term debt ($492.1 million of the total $523.3 million debt outstanding as of January 31, 2006) are not due until fiscal 2011 and beyond.
The Company's debt service requirements can be impacted by changing interest rates as the Company had $64.0 million of variable-rate debt outstanding as of January 31, 2006. A 100-basis point (or 1.0%) change in LIBOR would cause the Company's annual interest expense to change by approximately $640,000. The fluctuation in the Company's debt service requirements, in addition to interest rate changes, may be impacted by future borrowings under its Credit Facility or other alternative financing arrangements it may enter into. The Company's long term liquidity needs are dependent upon operating results which impact the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, which can be mitigated by adjustments to capital expenditures, flexibility of investment activities and the ability to obtain favorable future financing. The Company manages changes in the business and economic environment by managing its capital expenditures and real estate development activities.
On March 9, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to three million shares of common stock. Shares of common stock purchased pursuant to the repurchase program will be held as treasury shares and may be used for the issuance of shares under the Company's employee stock plans. Acquisitions under the share repurchase program will be made from time to time at prevailing prices as permitted by applicable laws, and subject to market conditions and other factors. The Company is under no obligation to purchase any shares under the stock repurchase program and the timing as well as the number of shares that may be repurchased under the program will depend on a number of factors including the Company's future financial performance, the Company's available cash resources and competing uses for cash that may arise in the future, the restrictions in the Company's credit agreements and in the indenture governing the Company's 6.75% Notes, prevailing prices of the Company's common stock, and the number of shares that become available for sale at prices that the Company believes are attractive. The stock repurchase program may be discontinued at any time and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's capitalization.
Covenants and Limitations
The Company must abide by certain restrictive financial covenants in relation to its Credit Facility and the Indenture. The most restrictive of those covenants include the Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, Senior Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage ratio, Minimum Net Worth and the Interest Coverage ratio (each as defined in the underlying credit agreements). In addition, the Company's financing arrangements limit its ability to incur certain indebtedness, make certain restricted payments, make certain investments, make certain affiliate transfers and may limit its ability to enter into certain mergers, consolidations or sales of assets. The Company's borrowing availability under the Credit Facility is primarily determined by the Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is based on the Company's segment operating performance, as defined in the Credit Agreement.
The Company was in compliance with all relevant covenants in its debt instruments as of January 31, 2006. The Company expects it will meet all applicable quarterly financial covenants in its debt instruments, including the Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, in fiscal 2006. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will meet its financial covenants. If such covenants are not met, the Company would be required to seek a waiver or amendment from the banks participating in the Credit Facility. While the Company anticipates that it would obtain such waiver or amendment, if any were necessary, there can be no assurance that such waiver or amendment would be granted, which could have a material adverse impact on the liquidity of the Company.
Capital Structure
In September 2004, the Company and Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. ("Apollo") entered into a Conversion and Registration Rights Agreement (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Apollo converted all of its Class A common stock into shares of the Company's common stock. Apollo distributed the shares to its partners in proportion to each partner's interest in the partnership. Apollo did not dissolve after this distribution and continues to exist as a partnership. The Company, pursuant to the Agreement, filed a shelf registration statement in November 2004 (which has since been withdrawn) covering certain of the shares to be owned by the limited partners of Apollo. As a result of this agreement, the Company now has only one class of directors. Previously, the Class A common stock elected the Class 1 directors and the common stock elected the Class 2 directors.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company does not have off balance sheet transactions that are expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, revenues, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 123R, which replaces SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). SFAS 123R requires the measurement of all employee share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair-value-based method and the recording of such expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The accounting provisions of SFAS 123R are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005, with early adoption permitted. The pro forma disclosures previously permitted under SFAS 123 no longer will be an alternative to financial statement recognition.
SFAS 123R permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods. Under the "modified prospective" method, compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS 123R for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS 123R that remain unvested on the effective date. The "modified retrospective" method includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate based on the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures for either (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods of the year of adoption.
Effective August 1, 2005, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, using the modified prospective method. Under that method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of August 1, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to August 1, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. Results for prior periods have not been restated.
As a result of adopting SFAS 123R on August 1, 2005, the Company's income before income taxes and net income for the three months ended January 31, 2006 decreased $1.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and for the six months ended January 31, 2006 decreased $3.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively, as compared to accounting for share-based compensation under APB 25, after considering the change in the Company's compensation strategy to issue more restricted stock to replace the granting of stock options to certain levels of employees. The after-tax impact of stock-based compensation recorded pursuant to SFAS 123R resulted in a reduction in basic and diluted net income per share of $0.03 and $0.06 for the three and six months ended January 31, 2006, respectively. See Notes 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and 11, Stock Compensation Plans, of the notes to consolidated condensed financial statements, for more information regarding the implementation of SFAS 123R.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Form 10-Q, other than statements of historical information, are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", and "continue" or similar words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
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economic downturns; |
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terrorist acts upon the United States; |
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threat of or actual war; |
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our ability to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us to finance our capital expenditure and growth strategy; |
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our ability to develop our resort and real estate operations; |
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competition in our Mountain and Lodging businesses; |
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failure to commence or complete the planned real estate development projects; |
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failure to achieve the anticipated short and long-term financial benefits from the planned real estate development projects; |
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implications arising from new FASB/governmental legislation, rulings or interpretations; |
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termination of existing hotel management contracts; |
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our reliance on government permits or approvals for our use of federal land or to make operational improvements; |
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our ability to integrate and successfully operate future acquisitions; |
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expenses or adverse consequences of current or future legal claims; |
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shortages or rising costs in construction materials; |
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adverse changes in the real estate market; |
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unfavorable weather conditions; and |
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our ability to efficiently complete the relocation of the Company's corporate and administrative operations. |
Readers are also referred to the uncertainties and risks identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2005.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk. The Company's exposure to market risk is limited primarily to the fluctuating interest rates associated with variable rate indebtedness. At January 31, 2006, the Company had $64.0 million of variable rate indebtedness, representing 12.2% of total debt outstanding, at an average interest rate during the six months ended January 31, 2006 of 5.5%, including commitment fees on the Credit Facility Revolver. Based on the variable-rate borrowings outstanding as of January 31, 2006, a 100 basis-point (or 1.0%) change in LIBOR would have caused the Company's monthly interest expense to change by approximately $53,000.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q. The term "disclosure controls and procedures" means controls and other procedures established by the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act or 1934, as amended (the "Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based upon their evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, the CEO and the CFO concluded that the disclosure controls are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms.
The Company, including its CEO and CFO, does not expect that the Company's internal controls and procedures will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on December 14, 2005 in Teton Village, Wyoming. 35,505,966 shares of common stock, 95.53% of outstanding shares, were represented at the meeting.
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The following persons were elected to serve as Directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of the shareholders by holders of record of common stock of the Company as of the close of business on November 4, 2005. The voting results for each Director follows: |
Director |
For |
Withheld |
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Adam M. Aron |
34,847,382 |
658,584 |
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John J. Hannan |
27,339,065 |
8,166,901 |
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Roland A. Hernandez |
34,707,192 |
798,774 |
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Robert A. Katz |
33,419,098 |
2,086,868 |
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Joe R. Micheletto |
35,353,237 |
152,729 |
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John F. Sorte |
34,819,372 |
686,594 |
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William P. Stiritz |
33,323,186 |
2,182,780 |
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Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
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34,844,662 |
656,281 |
5,023 |
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The following exhibits are either filed herewith or, if so indicated, incorporated by reference to the documents indicated in parentheses, which have previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Exhibit Number |
Description |
Sequentially Numbered Page |
3.1 |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated January 5, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of January 31, 2005.) |
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3.2 |
Amended and Restated By-Laws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed September 30, 2004.) |
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4.1(a) |
Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2004 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named on Schedule I thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Banc Securities, Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2(c) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of January 31, 2004.) |
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4.1(b) |
Supplemental Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2004 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors named thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Banc Securities, Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2(d) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of January 31, 2004.) |
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4.2(a) |
Indenture, dated as of January 29, 2004, among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors therein and the Bank of New York as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of February 2, 2004.) |
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4.3(b) |
Form of Global Note (Included in Exhibit 4.2(c) by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of February 2, 2004.) |
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4.4 |
Registration Rights Agreement dated as of January 29, 2004 among Vail Resorts, Inc., the guarantors signatory thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Banc Securities, Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5(c) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of January 31, 2004.) |
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10.1 |
Management Agreement by and between Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado and Vail Associates, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Registration No. 33-52854) including all amendments thereto.) |
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10.2 |
Forest Service Unified Permit for Heavenly ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.13 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended April 30, 2002.) |
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10.3(a) |
Forest Service Unified Permit for Keystone ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2(a) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.3(b) |
Amendment No. 2 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Keystone ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2(b) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.3(c) |
Amendment No. 3 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Keystone ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 (c) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.3(d) |
Amendment No. 4 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Keystone ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 (d) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.3(e) |
Amendment No. 5 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Keystone ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 (e) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005) |
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10.4(a) |
Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3(a) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.4(b) |
Amendment No. 1 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3(b) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.4(c) |
Amendment No. 2 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 (c) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.4(d) |
Amendment No. 3 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 (d) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.4(e) |
Amendment No. 4 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 (e) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.4(f) |
Amendment No. 5 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Breckenridge ski area. |
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10.5(a) |
Forest Service Unified Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4(a) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.5(b) |
Exhibits to Forest Service Unified Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4(b) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.5(c) |
Amendment No. 1 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 (c) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.5(d) |
Amendment No. 2 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 (d) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.5(e) |
Amendment to Forest Service Unified Permit for Beaver Creek ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 (e) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.6(a) |
Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5(a) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.6(b) |
Exhibits to Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5(b) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.6(c) |
Amendment No. 2 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5(c) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.6(d) |
Amendment No. 3 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 (d) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.6(e) |
Amendment No. 4 to Forest Service Unified Permit for Vail ski area. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 (e) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005) |
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10.7 |
1993 Stock Option Plan of Gillett Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the report on Form 10-K of Gillett Holdings, Inc. for the period from October 9, 1992 through September 30, 1993.) |
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10.8(a)* |
Employment Agreement dated October 30, 2001 by and between RockResorts International, LLC and Edward Mace. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the report on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2002.) |
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10.8(b)* |
Addendum to the Employment Agreement dated October 30, 2001 by and between RockResorts International, LLC and Edward Mace. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the report on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2002.) |
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10.9(a)* |
Employment Agreement dated July 29, 1996 between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Adam M. Aron. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the report on Form S-2/A of Vail Resorts, Inc. (Registration # 333-5341) including all amendments thereto.) |
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10.9(b)* |
Amendment to the Employment Agreement dated May 1, 2001 between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Adam M. Aron. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14(b) of the report on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2001.) |
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10.9(c)* |
Second Amendment to Employment Agreement of Adam M. Aron, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated July 29, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14(c) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2003.) |
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10.10* |
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Jeffrey W. Jones, as Chief Financial Officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated September 29, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2004.) |
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10.11(a)* |
Employment Agreement of William A. Jensen as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Breckenridge Ski Resort dated May 1, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9(a) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2004.) |
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10.11(b)* |
First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of William A. Jensen as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Vail Ski Resort dated August 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9(b) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2004.) |
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10.11(c)* |
Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement of William A. Jensen as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Vail Ski Resort dated July 22, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9(c) on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2004.) |
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10.12* |
Employment Agreement and Addendum of Roger McCarthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer -- Breckenridge Ski Resort dated July 17, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2004.) |
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10.13* |
1996 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-5341.) |
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10.14* |
2002 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2002.) |
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10.15(a) |
Sports and Housing Facilities Financing Agreement between the Vail Corporation (d/b/a "Vail Associates, Inc.") and Eagle County, Colorado, dated April 1, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended April 30, 1998.) |
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10.15(b) |
Trust Indenture dated as of April 1, 1998 securing Sports and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds by and between Eagle County, Colorado and U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended April 30, 1998.) |
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10.16(a) |
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 28, 2005 among The Vail Corporation (d/b/a Vail Associates, Inc.), as borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and LaSalle Bank National Association as Co-Documentation Agents and the Lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of January 28, 2004.) |
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10.16(b) |
First Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2005 among The Vail Corporation (d/b/a Vail Associates, Inc.), as borrower and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16(b) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.17* |
Vail Resorts, Inc. 1999 Long Term Incentive and Share Award Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's registration statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-32320.) |
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10.18* |
Vail Resorts Deferred Compensation Plan effective as of October 1, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the report on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000). |
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10.19 |
Conversion and Registration Rights Agreement between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. dated as of September 30, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated as of September 30, 2004.) |
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10.20(a) |
Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between VAHMC, Inc. and DiamondRock Hospitality Limited Partnership, dated May 3, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18(a) of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending April 30, 2005.) |
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10.20(b) |
First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between VAHMC, Inc. and DiamondRock Hospitality Limited Partnership, dated May 10, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18(b) of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending April 30, 2005.) |
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10.21 |
Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between VA Rancho Mirage Resort L.P., Rancho Mirage Concessions, Inc. and GENLB-Rancho, LLC, dated July 1, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.22(a) |
Construction Loan Agreement by and between Gore Creek Place, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association dated July 19, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22(a) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.22(b) |
Completion Guaranty Agreement by and between The Vail Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association dated July 19, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 (b) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.23 |
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Security Agreement between SSI Venture, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association dated September 23, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated September 29, 2005.) |
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10.24(a)* |
Employment Agreement of Martha D. Rehm as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated May 10, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 (a) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.24(b)* |
First Amendment to Employment Agreement of Martha D. Rehm as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated April 8, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 (b) on Form 10-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2005.) |
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10.25* |
Employment Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2006, between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Robert A. Katz. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.26* |
Separation Agreement and General Release, dated as of February 27, 2006, between Adam M. Aron and Vail Resorts, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.27 |
Second Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among The Vail Corporation, the Required Lenders and Bank of America, as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.28* |
Form of Restricted Share Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.29* |
Form of Stock Option Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.30* |
Stock Option Letter Agreement between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Jeffrey W. Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.31* |
Restricted Share Agreement between Vail Resorts, Inc. and Jeffrey W. Jones. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. filed on March 3, 2006.) |
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10.32 |
Purchase and Sale Contract between JHL&S, LLC and Lodging Capital Partners, LLC, dated December 22, 2005. |
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10.33(a) |
Construction Loan Agreement dated January 31, 2006 among Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. |
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10.33(b) |
Completion Guaranty Agreement by and between The Vail Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association dated January 31, 2006. |
271 |
10.33(c) |
Completion Guaranty Agreement by and between Vail Resorts, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association dated January 31, 2006. |
280 |
10.34 |
Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 10, 2006 to Indenture dated as of January 29, 2004 among Vail Resorts, Inc., as Issuer, the Guarantors named therein, as Guarantors, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee. |
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Certifications of Robert A. Katz and Jeffrey W. Jones Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
296 |
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Certifications of Robert A. Katz and Jeffrey W. Jones Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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99.1 |
Termination Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2004, by and among Vail Resorts, Inc., Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. and Apollo Ski Partners, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc. for the quarter ended October 31, 2004). |
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99.2 |
Purchase and Sale Agreement between VR Holdings, Inc. as Seller and GHR, LLC as Purchaser dated December 8, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 on Form 8-K of Vail Resorts, Inc. dated December 8, 2004). |
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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 on March 13, 2006.
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Exhibit 10.4(f)
Authorization ID: DIL528904 FS-2700-23 (4/97)
Contact ID: BRECKENRIDGE OMB 0596-0082
Use Code: 161
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
AMENDMENT
FOR
SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION
AMENDMENT NUMBER: 5
This amendment is attached to and made a part of the special use authorization (identified above) issued to Vail Summit Resorts, Inc. dba Breckenridge Ski Resort, Inc. on 12/31/1996 which is hereby amended as follows:
This amendment removes the old map dated June 11, 2002, and replaces it with a new map covering 5,702 acres, prepared by Arthur Bauer on January 30, 2006.
This Amendment is accepted subject to the conditions set forth herein, and to conditions _N/A__ to __N/A__ attached hereto and made a part of this Amendment.
/s/ Roger McCarthy /s/ Maribeth Gustafson
(Holder Signature) (Authorized Officer Signature)
__ROGER MCCARTHY, President ________ __MARIBETH GUSTAFSON, Forest Supervisor
(Holder Signature) (Name and Title)
Date: 3/10/06 Date: 3/10/06
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0082.
This information is needed by the Forest Service to evaluate requests to use National Forest System lands and manage those lands to protect natural resources, administer the use, and ensure public health and safety. This information is required to obtain or retain a benefit. The authority for that requirement is provided by the Organic Act of 1897 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, which authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for authorizing and managing National Forest System lands. These statutes, along with the Term Permit Act, National Forest Ski Area Permit Act, Granger-Thye Act, Mineral Leasing Act, Alaska Term Permit Act, Act of September 3, 1954, Wilderness Act, National Forest Roads and Trails Act, Act of November 16, 1973, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to issue authorizations for the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands. The Secretary of Agriculture's regulations at 36 CFR Part 251, Subpart B, establish procedures for issuing those authorizations.
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) govern the confidentiality to be provided for information received by the Forest Service Public reporting burden for collection of information, if requested, is estimated to average 1 hour per response for annual financial information; average 1 hour per response to prepare or update operation and/or maintenance plan; average 1 hour per response for inspection reports; and an average of 1 hour for each request that may include such things as reports, logs, facility and user information, sublease information, and other similar miscellaneous information requests. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Exhibit 10.32
EXECUTION
VERSION
PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT
BETWEEN
JHL&S LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company
AS SELLER
AND
Lodging Capital Partners, LLC,
an Illinois limited liability company
AS PURCHASER
SNAKE RIVER LODGE & SPA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I 1.1 1.2 1.3
ARTICLE II 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
ARTICLE III 3.1 3.2 3.3
ARTICLE IV 4.1 4.2 4.3
ARTICLE V 5.1
ARTICLE VI 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9
DEFINED TERMS 1
Definitions 1
References 8
Construction 9
PURCHASE AND SALE, PURCHASE PRICE & DEPOSIT 9
Purchase and Sale 9
No Assumption of Seller's Obligations 9
Purchase Price and Deposit Delivery 10
Deposit 10
Escrow Provisions Regarding Deposit
INVESTIGATION 12
Conduct of Investigation 12
Property Materials 12
Property Contracts 12
TITLE 13
Title Documents 13
Survey 13
Permitted Exceptions 13
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY 14
AS IS 14
CLOSING 16
Closing Date 16
Seller Closing Deliveries 16
Purchaser Closing Deliveries 17
Closing Costs 18
Allocation of Purchase Price 18
Order of Recording 18
Working Capital Adjustments and Prorations 18
Closing Statement; True--Up 21
Survival 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING 22
7.1 Purchaser's Conditions to Closing 22
7.2 Seller's Conditions to Closing 23
ARTICLE VIII REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND PURCHASER 23
8.1 Seller's Representations and Warranties 23
8.2
ARTICLE IX 9.1
9.2
ARTICLE X 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9
ARTICLE XI 11.1 11.2 11.3
Purchaser's Representations and Warranties 27
OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY PENDING CLOSING 29
Actions and Operations Pending Closing 29
Liens 30
COVENANTS 30
Liquor License 30
Indemnities and Releases 31
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Hotel Books and Records 32
Assignment of Property Contracts 33
Confidentiality/Return of Documents 33
Assignment of Certain Litigation 33
Remediation of Underground Storage Tank 34
General Ledger Software 34
Jackson Hole Access Agreement 34
BROKERAGE 34
Broker Indemnity 34
Broker Commission 34
Broker Signature Page 34
ARTICLE XII DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES 35
12.1 Purchaser Default 35
12.2 Seller Default 35
ARTICLE XIII RISK OF LOSS OR CASUALTY 36
13.1 Casualties 36
ARTICLE XIV EMINENT DOMAIN 37
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
14.1 14.2
ARTICLE XV 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21
Condemnation 37
Defined Terms 38
MISCELLANEOUS 38
Binding Effect of Contract 38
Assignability 38
Binding Effect 38
Captions 38
Notices 38
Governing Law And Venue 40
Entire Agreement 40
Amendments 40
Severability 41
Multiple Counterparts/Facsimile Signatures 41
Time Of The Essence 41
Waiver 41
Attorneys' Fees 41
Time Periods 41
Third--Party Beneficiaries 41
Successors 41
No Recording 41
Relationship of Parties 42
Dispute Resolution 42
Special Taxing Districts 43
Survival 43
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) |
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EXHIBITS |
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Description of Land A--1 Form of Deed B--1 Form of Bill of Sale C--1 Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement Form of Hotel Management Agreement E--1 Form of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Corporation Consent F--1 Form of Tenant Notification Letter G--1 Form of Liquor License Transfer H--1 |
PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT (this "Contract") is entered into as of December 22, 2005 (the "Effective Date"), by and between JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, having an address at c/o Vail Associates, Inc., 137 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado 81620 ("Seller"), and Lodging Capital Partners, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, having a principal address at 430 W. Erie, Suite #501, Chicago, Illinois 60610 ("Purchaser").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants set forth herein, Seller and Purchaser .. hereby agree as follows.:
RECITALS
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1 Definitions. As used herein, the terms below shall have the following meanings:
1.1.1 "Affiliate" means a Person controlled by, under common control with or controlling another Person.
1.1.2 "Allocation Statement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.5.
1.1.3 "Apportionment Time" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.7.
1.1.4 "Assignment and Assumption Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.4.
1.1.5 "Assumed Obligations" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
1.1.6 "Bookings" means the contracts or reservations for the use or occupancy of the guest rooms and/or the meeting, banquet, spa, restaurant or other facilities of the Hotel, other than property subject to Leases, for the period after the Closing Date.
1.1.7 "Broker" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.
1.1.8 "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday or Sunday or Federal holiday or legal holiday in the States of Colorado or Wyoming.
1.1.9 "Case" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.6.
1.1.10 "Casualty" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1.1.
1.1.11 "Casualty Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1.1.
1.1.12 "Closing" means the consummation of the purchase and sale and related transactions contemplated by this Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.
1.1.13 "Closing Date" means the date on which date the Closing of the conveyance of the Property is required to be held pursuant to Section 6.1.
1.1.14 "Code" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.6,.
1.1.15 "Condominium Property" means the condominium development adjacent to the Real Property, commonly referred to as "The Residences at Snake River Lodge & Spa."
1.1.16 "Confidentiality Agreement" means the Confidentiality Agreement, relating to the Property by and between Purchaser and Broker and as to which Seller is an express third--party beneficiary.
1.1.17 "Consultants" means any agent, contractor, engineer, surveyor, attorney or employee of the Purchaser.
1.1.18 "Consumables" means all engineering, maintenance and housekeeping supplies, food and beverage department supplies, including soap, cleaning materials and matches; stationery and printing supplies; and other supplies of all kinds, whether containing the RockResorts Marks or Vail Marks, used, unused, or held in reserve storage for future use in connection with the maintenance and operation of the Hotel that are on hand as of the Closing Date, excluding, however, (a) all Inventory, (b) Operating Equipment or, (c) items or property owned by Invitees, Tenants, or the Hotel Manager.
1.1.19 "Contract" shall have the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
1.1.20 "Contracts Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.
1.1.21 "Damage Cap" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.2.
1.1.22 "Deed" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.1.
1.1.23 "Deposit" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.1.
1.1.24 "Designated Representative(s)" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.2.
1.1.25 "Dispute" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.19.1.
1.1.26 "Effective Date" shall have the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
1.1.27 "Emergency" means any situation where the applicable Person, in its reasonable judgment, concludes that a particular action (including, without limitation, the expenditure of funds) is necessary (i) to avoid material damage to property, or (ii) to protect any natural Person from physical harm.
1.1.28 "Environmental Laws" means all federal, state and local laws, statutes, rules, ordinances and regulations relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, ground water, land surface or subsurface strata), including, without limitation, laws, statutes, rules, ordinances and regulations relating to emissions, discharges, releases of hazardous substances or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of hazardous substances, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.; the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq.; the Water Pollution Control Act (also known as the Clean Water Act) 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.; and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801 et seq., as the same may be amended or modified prior to the Closing Date.
1.1.29 "Environmental Reports" means the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment dated October 31, 2005.
1.1.30 "Escrow Agent" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.1.
1.1.31 "Excluded Permits" means those Permits which, under applicable law, are nontransferable and such other Permits, if any, as may be designated as Excluded Permits on Schedule 1.1.31.
1.1.32 "Excluded Property" means those items listed on Schedule 1.1.32.
1.1.33 "Executive Order" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.67.
1.1.34 "Existing Liquor License" means all Permits related to the retail sale of alcoholic beverages at the Hotel or on the Condominium Property held by Seller.
1.1.35 "Existing Hotel Management Agreement" means the Hotel Advisory Agreement, dated December 21, 2000, between Seller and Teton Hospitality Services, Inc.
1.1.36 "Financial Statements" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.1.15.
1.1.37 "Food and Beverage Inventory" means all food and beverage (alcoholic and non--alcoholic (to the extent lawfully transferable to Purchaser)) which are owned by Seller and on hand as of the Closing Date, whether issued to the food and beverage department or held in reserve storage.
1.1.38 "Good Funds" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.1.
1.1.39 "Guest Ledger Receivables" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.7.2.
1.1.40 "Hotel" shall have the meaning set forth in Recital A.
1.1.41 "Hotel Books and Records" means all books, records, ledgers, files, information and data that are transferable and are in the possession of Seller relating to the ownership and operation of the Property, excluding, however, information that is subject to the attorney--client or attorney work products privilege, or is confidential and proprietary with respect to the operation, financial condition or finances of Seller's Affiliates (as compared to the Hotel).
1.1.42 "Hotel Management Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2.9.
1.1.43 "Hotel Manager" means RockResorts Wyoming, LLC.
1.1.44 "Improvements" means the Hotel and all other buildings, structures, fixtures, walls, fences, landscaping and improvements located on the Land.
1.1.45 "Indemnitor" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.4.
1.1.46 "Intellectual Property" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.1.22.
1.1.47 "Inventory" means, collectively, all the Food and Beverage Inventory, the Spa Retail Inventory, the Spa Production Inventory and the Mini--Bar Inventory.
1.1.48 "Investigation" means any and all studies, tests, examinations, inquiries and inspections or investigations conducted or made by Purchaser on the Property (including, without limitation, engineering and feasibility studies, evaluation or drainage and flood plain, and surveys, including topographical surveys).
1.1.49 "Invitee(s)" means any customer, guest, employee, or other person furnishing goods or services to the Property.
1.1.50 "Land" means all of those certain tracts of land located in the State of Wyoming described on Exhibit A, and all rights, privileges and appurtenances pertaining thereto.
1.1.51 "Lease(s)" means Seller's right and obligations as landlord or owner under any and all leases, subleases, concessions, licenses, and other occupancy contracts, whether or not of record, which provide for the use or occupancy of space or facilities on or relating to the Property and which are in force as of the Closing Date for the applicable Property.
1.1.52 "Liabilities" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
1.1.53 "Liquor Authority" means, collectively, the Wyoming State Department of Revenue Liquor Distribution Division and the County Clerk of Teton County, Wyoming.
1.1.54 "Liquor License Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
1.1.55 "Losses" means any and all damages, mechanics' liens, liabilities, losses, demands, actions, causes of action, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees, including the cost of in--house counsel and appeals).
1.1.56 "Material" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.2.
1.1.57 "Materials" means any documents with respect to the Property or Hotel reviewed by Purchaser during its Investigation in accordance with the Site Access Agreement.
1.1.58 "Mini--Bar Inventory" means all of the retail merchandise, including beverage items such as soft drinks, juices and bottled water, that is held for sale in the mini--bars in the guest rooms, whether in the individual guest rooms or in storage for future use.
1.1.59 "Miscellaneous Property Assets" means all transferable or assignable contract rights, leases, concessions, warranties, plans, drawings, all Intellectual Property and other items of intangible personal property relating to the ownership or operation of the Property, excluding, however, (a) Working Capital, (b) Property Contracts, (c) Leases, (d) Permits, (e) Bookings, (f) the Existing Hotel Management Agreement, (g) Hotel Books and Records, (h) Seller's proprietary books and records, (i) any right, title or interest in or to the Vail Marks or RockResorts Marks, or (j) the Excluded Property.
1.1.60 "Non--Material Property Contracts" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.1.14.
1.1.61 "OFAC" means the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control as set forth in Section 1.1.67.
1.1.62 "Operating Equipment" means all china, glassware, bar equipment and furnishings, linens, silverware and uniforms, whether in use or held in reserve storage for future use, that are owned by Seller and are on hand on the Closing Date.
1.1.63 "Permits" means all licenses and permits granted by any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Property owned by Seller and required in order to own and operate the Property.
1.1.64 "Permitted Exceptions" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.
1.1.65 "Person" means any individual, limited partnership, limited liability company, general partnership, association, joint stock company, joint venture, estate, trust
(including any beneficiary thereof), unincorporated organization, government or any political subdivision thereof, governmental unit or authority or any other entity.
1.1.66 "Personal Property" means all tangible personal property located on the Real Property, including, but not limited to, the following: the fixtures, attachments, computers and computer equipment, computer software (whether owned or licensed), furnishings, art work, machinery, laundry facilities, and other articles attached to or located upon the Real Property, all goods, machinery, tools, equipment (including fire sprinklers and alarm systems, air conditioning, heating, boilers, refrigerating, electronic monitoring, water, lighting, power, sanitation, waste removal, entertainment, recreational, fitness and maintenance equipment, window or structural cleaning rigs and all other equipment of every kind), motor vehicles, machinery, lawn mowers, swimming pool equipment, all indoor or outdoor furniture (including tables, chairs, beds, planters, desks, sofas, shelves, lockers and cabinets), furnishings, appliances, televisions, radios, refrigerators, mini--bars, rugs, carpets and other floor coverings, paintings, pictures, artwork, decorations, sculptures, draperies, drapery rods and brackets, awnings, venetian blinds, partitions, chandeliers and all other indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures. The term " Personal Property" does not include (a) equipment leased by Seller, (b) property owned or leased by any Invitee or Tenant, (c) Inventory, or (d) the Excluded Property.
1.1.67 "Prohibited Person" means any of the following: (a) a person or entity that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of, Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing (effective September 24, 2001) (the "Executive Order"); (b) a person or entity owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of any person or entity that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive Order; (c) a person or entity that is named as a "specially designated national" or "blocked
person" on the most current list published by OFAC at its official website, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac; (d) a person or entity that is otherwise the target of any economic sanctions program currently administered by OFAC; or (e) an Affiliate with any person or entity identified in clause (a), (b), (c) and/or (d) above.
1.1.68 "Property" means (a) the Real Property and all rights of Seller, if any, in and to all of the easements, rights, privileges, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the Land and Improvements, (b) the right, if any andonly to the extent transferable, of Seller in the Property Contracts, Leases, Permits (other than Excluded Pets), the Personal Property, the Consumables, the Operating Equipment and the Hotel Books and Records and (c) the Miscellaneous Property Assets owned by Seller that are located on the Property and used in its operation, but specifically does not include the Excluded Property or the Condominium Property.
1.1.69 "Property Contracts" means all contracts, agreements, equipment leases, purchase orders, reservation and telephone equipment and system contracts, maintenance, service, or utility contracts and similar contracts, that relate to the ownership, maintenance, operation, provisioning or equipping of the Hotel, but only to the extent assignable by their terms or applicable law, and not including (a) Leases, (b) Bookings, (c) any national contracts entered into by Seller, Hotel Manager or Vail with respect to the Property that terminate automatically upon transfer of the Property by Seller, or (d) the Existing Hotel Management Agreement.
1.1.70 "Proration Schedule" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.8.
1.1.71 "Purchase Price" means the consideration to be paid by Purchaser to Seller for the purchase of the Property pursuant to Section 2.3.
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"RockResorts Marks" means those trademarks, tradenames, copyrights |
and logos owned by the Hotel Manager or its Affiliates (other than Seller).
1.1.78 "Seller" shall have the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
1.1.79 "Seller Documents" means this Contract and all documents now or hereafter to be executed by Seller pursuant to this Contract.
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November 16, 2005, between Seller and Buyer.
1.1.86 "Spa Retail Inventory" means all of the retail merchandise available for sale in the Hotel's spa, whether issued to the Hotel's spa or held in reserve storage or whether containing a RockResorts Mark or Vail Mark.
1.1.87 "Spa Production Inventory" means the professional products and supplies used in the Hotel's spa, whether in the spa treatment rooms or in reserve storage for future use.
1.1.88 "Survey" shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.2.
1.1.89 "Survival Provisions" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.21.
1.1.90 "Tenant(s)" means any person or entity entitled to occupy any portion of the Property under a Lease.
1.1.91 "Terminated Contracts" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.
1.1.92 "Third--Party Reports" means any reports, studies or other information prepared or compiled for Purchaser by any Consultant or other third--party in connection with Purchaser's investigation of the Property.
"Threshold" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.2. "Title Commitment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1. "Title Insurer" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.1. "Title Policy" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1. "Tribunal" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.19.2. "True--Up" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.8.
1.1.99 "Vail" means The Vail Corporation, a Colorado corporation, and any of its Affiliates or subsidiaries (other than Seller).
1.1.100 "Vail Marks" means those trademarks, tradenames, copyrights and logos owned by Vail.
1.1.101 "Working Capital" means the current assets and current liabilities on the Hotel's monthly Financial Statements.
1.2 References. Except as otherwise specifically indicated, all references in this Contract to Article and Section numbers refer to Article and Sections of this Contract, and all references to Exhibits refer to the Exhibits attached hereto. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the words "herein," "hereof," "hereby," "hereunder," "hereinafter," and words of similar import refer to this Contract as a whole and not to any particular Article or Section hereof. Any of the terms defined herein may, unless the content otherwise requires, be used in the singular or the plural depending on the reference. All words or terms used in this Contract, regardless of the number or gender in which they are used, shall include any other number or gender, as the
context may require. References to contracts, agreements and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments, supplements and other modifications thereto, but only to the extent such amendments, supplements and other modifications are not prohibited by the terms of this Contract. The term "including" shall mean "including, without limitation," except where the context otherwise requires. The terms "law," "laws," "provisions of law," "requirements of law," and words of similar import shall mean all laws, statutes, ordinances, codes (including building and fire codes), rules, regulations, requirements, judgments, arbitration awards or decisions, rulings, decrees, executive, judicial and other orders and directives of any or all of the federal, state, county and city and local governments and all agencies, authorities, bureaus, courts, departments, subdivisions, or offices thereof, and of any other governmental, public or quasi--public authorities (including board of fire underwriters or other insurance body) having jurisdiction and the direction of any public officer pursuant to law, and all amendments and supplements thereto effective prior to the Closing Date. References to specific statutes include (i) any and all amendments and modifications thereto in effect at the time in question, (ii) successor statutes of similar purpose and import and (iii) all rules, regulations and orders promulgated thereunder. The captions and paragraph headings contained in this Contract are for convenience only and shall in no way enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of any part of this Contract. This Section 1.2 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Contract.
1.3 Construction. The parties acknowledge that they are sophisticated parties, that their respective attorneys have reviewed this Contract and that the rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Contract or any amendments or Exhibits hereto. This Section 1.3 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Contract.
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE, PURCHASE PRICE & DEPOSIT
2.1 Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell and convey the Property to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase the Property from Seller and assume and be responsible for the timely satisfaction or performance, as the case may be, of all liabilities or obligations arising under or in connection with the Bookings, Property Contracts, Leases, the Permits (other than Excluded Permits), Hotel Books and Records, Miscellaneous Property Assets and the Permitted Exceptions, to the extent such liabilities or obligations arise or are incurred and are first required to be performed after Closing, including return of any security and other deposits with respect to Property Contracts and Leases, or otherwise expressly assumed by Purchaser elsewhere in this Contract (collectively, the "Assumed Obligations"), all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
2.2 No Assumption of Seller's Obligations. Purchaser shall not assume, or become obligated with respect to, any liability, demand, lien, interest, claim, action or cause of action, loss, fine, penalty, cost, damage or expense arising prior to the Closing, including, without limitation, those asserted by any Federal, state of local government agency, third--party or former or present employee, including attorneys', consultants' and expert witness fees and expenses (collectively, "Liabilities") in connection with the Hotel or Liabilities of Seller, Manager or their respective Affiliates, including, but not limited to, the following:
2.3 Purchase Price and Deposit Delivery. Subject to the Working Capital adjustments and other prorations set forth in Section 6.7, the total purchase price ("Purchase Price") to be paid for the Property at the Closing shall be an amount equal to $32,500,000, which amount shall be paid by Purchaser, as follows:
2.3.1 On the Effective Date, Purchaser shall deliver to Jackson Hole Title Company ("Escrow Agent" or "Title Insurer") a deposit (the "Deposit") of $1,000,000 by wire transfer of immediately available funds ("Good Funds").
2.3.2 The balance of the Purchase Price for the Property shall be paid to and received by Escrow Agent by wire transfer of Good Funds no later than 11:00 a.m., Mountain Time, on the Closing Date.
2.4 Deposit. The Deposit and all earnings thereon shall be non--refundable, unless Purchaser terminates this Contract (a) due to a default by Seller of Section 12.2, (b) the conditions precedent set forth in Section 7.1 to Purchaser's performance shall not be satisfied or waived or (c) pursuant to Section 13.1.2. The Deposit shall be held and disbursed in accordance with the escrow provisions set forth in Section 2.5. If the Closing shall occur, Seller shall receive the Deposit and one--half of the earnings thereon (with Seller being entitled to the remaining one--half of the earnings thereon), and the Deposit and one--half of the earnings thereon
shall be credited against the Purchase Price. The Deposit will not begin to accrue interest until Purchaser has delivered a completed IRS Form W--9 to the Escrow Agent, which Purchaser shall deliver to Escrow Agent concurrent with its execution and delivery of this Contract to Seller.
2.5 Escrow Provisions Regarding Deposit.
2.5.1 Escrow Agent shall hold the Deposit and make delivery of the Deposit to the party entitled thereto under the terms of this Contract. Escrow Agent shall invest the Deposit in (a) Treasury Bills or other short--term U.S. governmental obligations or repurchase contracts for the same, (b) one or more money market funds, the sole assets of which are Treasury Bills or other short--term U.S. governmental obligations or repurchase contracts for the same, or (c) any other investment approved by both Seller and Purchaser. Upon completion of all documentation required by the Escrow Agent, including a completed IRS Form W--9 from Purchaser, all interest and income thereon shall become part of the Deposit and shall be remitted to the party entitled to the Deposit pursuant to this Contract.
2.5.2 Escrow Agent shall hold the Deposit until the earlier occurrence of (i) the Closing Date, at which time the Deposit shall be applied against the Purchase Price, or (ii) the date on which Escrow Agent shall be authorized to disburse the Deposit as set forth in Section 2.5.3. The tax identification numbers of the parties shall be furnished to Escrow Agent upon request.
2.5.3 If the Deposit has not been released earlier in accordance with Section 2.5.2, and either party makes a written demand in accordance with Section 15.5 upon Escrow Agent for payment of the Deposit, Escrow Agent shall give written notice to the other party of such demand. If Escrow Agent does not receive a written objection from the other party to the proposed payment within five Business Days after the giving of such notice, Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to make such payment (subject to Purchaser's obligation under Section 3.2 to return all Third--Party Reports and information and Materials provided to Purchaser as a pre--condition to the return of the Deposit to Purchaser). If Escrow Agent does receive such written objection within such five--Business Day period, Escrow Agent shall continue to hold such amount until otherwise directed by written instructions from the parties to this Contract or notification of a final judgment or arbitrator's decision. However, Escrow Agent shall have the right at any time to deposit the Deposit and interest thereon, if any, with a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Wyoming. Escrow Agent shall give written notice of such deposit to Seller and Purchaser. Upon such deposit, Escrow Agent shall be relieved and discharged of all further obligations and responsibilities hereunder.
2.5.4 The parties acknowledge that Escrow Agent is acting solely as a stakeholder at their request and for their convenience, and that Escrow Agent shall not be deemed to be the agent of either of the parties or liable for any act or omission on its part unless taken or suffered in bad faith in willful disregard of this Contract or involving gross negligence. Seller and Purchaser jointly and severally shall indemnify and hold Escrow Agent harmless from and against all costs, claims and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in connection with the performance of Escrow Agent's duties hereunder, except with respect to actions or omissions taken or suffered by Escrow Agent in bad faith, in willful disregard of this Contract or involving gross negligence on the part of the Escrow Agent.
2.5.5 The parties shall deliver to Escrow Agent an executed copy of this Contract, which shall constitute the sole instructions to Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent shall execute the signature page for Escrow Agent attached hereto with respect to the provisions of this Section 2.5; provided, however, that (a) Escrow Agent's signature hereon shall not be a prerequisite to the binding nature of this Contract on Purchaser and Seller, and the same shall become fully effective upon execution by Purchaser and Seller, and (b) the signature of Escrow Agent shall not be necessary to amend any provision of this Contract other than this Section 2.5.
2.5.6 Escrow Agent, as the person responsible for closing the transaction within the meaning of Section 6045(e)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), shall at Closing provide to Seller or Purchaser, as appropriate, a completed IRS Form 1099--S and shall cause a completed IRS Form 1099--MT to be prepared and provided to Seller or Purchaser, as appropriate.
2.5.7 The provisions of this Section 2.5 shall survive the termination of this Contract, and if not so terminated, shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Deed.
ARTICLE III
INVESTIGATION
3.1 Conduct of Investigation. Purchaser shall conduct its Investigation in accordance with the Site Access Agreement, which provisions in the Site Access Agreement regarding access and inspection of the Property shall be incorporated herein by reference. This Section 3.1 and the Site Access Agreement shall survive the termination of this Contract, and, if not so terminated, shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Deed.
3.2 Property Materials. In providing information and Materials to Purchaser, other than Seller's Representations, Seller makes no representation or warranty, express, written, oral, statutory, or implied, and all such representations and warranties are hereby expressly excluded and disclaimed. Any information and Materials provided by Seller to Purchaser under the terms of this Contract are for informational purposes only and, together with all Third--Party Reports,
shall be returned by Purchaser to Seller if this Contract is terminated for any reason. Except with respect to Seller's Representations, Purchaser shall not in any way be entitled to rely upon the accuracy of such information and Materials. The provisions of this Section 3.2 shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Deed to Purchaser.
3.3 Property Contracts. No later than December 29, 2005, Purchaser may deliver written notice to Seller (the "Contracts Notice") specifying any Property Contracts or Leases that Purchaser desires to terminate at the Closing (the "Terminated Contracts"); provided that (a) such notice of termination shall not be delivered to the third party to such Terminated Contract until on or after the Closing Date, (b) such termination shall be subject to the express terms of such Terminated Contracts (and, to the extent that the effective date of termination of any Terminated Contract is after the Closing Date, Purchaser shall be deemed to have assumed all of Seller's obligations under such Terminated Contract as of the Closing Date), (c) if any such Terminated Contract cannot by its terms be terminated, it shall be assumed by Purchaser and not be a Terminated Contract, and (d) to the extent that any such Terminated Contract requires payment of a penalty or premium for cancellation, Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the
payment of any such cancellation fees or penalties. If Purchaser fails to deliver the Contracts Notice on the Effective Date, there shall be no Terminated Contracts and Purchaser shall assume all Property Contracts and Leases at the Closing.
ARTICLE IV
TITLE
4.1 Title Documents. Purchaser acknowledges it has received and reviewed the form commitment for title insurance case number 111005--6 (the "Title Commitment"). At the Closing, Seller shall cause the Title Insurer to issue to Purchaser, in accordance with the Title Commitment, m owner's title insurance policy on the most recent standard--AmericanLand Title Association form for the Property in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (the "Title Policy"). Seller shall be responsible only for payment of the basic premium for the Title Policy. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for payment of all other costs relating to procurement of the Title Commitment, the Title Policy, any requested endorsements and any policy of mortgagee's title insurance.
4.2 Survey. Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has delivered to Purchaser or made available at the Property the existing survey of the Property (the "Survey"). To the extent that Purchaser desires that a new survey of the Property be prepared or that the Survey be updated, Purchaser shall be solely responsible for obtaining such new or updated survey, including the cost and expense of the preparation of such new or updated survey.
4.3 Permitted Exceptions. The Deed delivered pursuant to this Contract shall be subject to the following, all of which shall be deemed "Permitted Exceptions":
4.3.1 All matters shown in the Title Commitment and the Survey, other than (a) monetary liens, including mechanics' liens and taxes due and payable with respect to the period preceding Closing, (b) the standard exception regarding the rights of parties in possession, which shall be limited to those parties in possession pursuant to the Leases, and (c) the standard exception pertaining to taxes, which shall be limited to taxes and assessments payable in the year in which the Closing occurs and subsequent taxes and assessments;
4.3.2 All Leases;
4.3.3 Applicable zoning and governmental regulations and ordinances;
4.3.4 Any defects in or objections to title to the Property, or title exceptions or encumbrances, arising by, through or under Purchaser;
4.3.5 the Hotel Facilities, Spa and Services Agreement, dated July 3, 2001, between RCD, Inc., Mountainside, LLC and Seller; and
4.3.6 The terms and conditions of this Contract.
ARTICLE V
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY
5.1 AS IS. PURCHASER SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT:
5.1.1 EXCEPT FOR "SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS," PURCHASER IS
PURCHASING THE PROPERTY "AS IS," "WHERE IS," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS." EXCEPT FOR "SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS," SELLER IS NOT MAKING, AND PURCHASER IS NOT RELYING ON, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, FROM SELLER OR ANY PARTNER, DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, MEMBER, MANAGER, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AFFILIATE, ATTORNEY, AGENT, ADVISOR OR BROKER THEREOF, AS TO ANY MATTER CONCERNING THE PROPERTY, OR SET FORTH, CONTAINED OR ADDRESSED IN ANY DUE DILIGENCE
MATERIALS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE COMPLETENESS THEREOF), INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:
5.1.1.1 the quality, nature, habitability, merchantability, use, operation,
value, marketability, adequacy or physical condition of the Property or any aspect or portion thereof, including, without limitation, structural elements, foundation, roof, appurtenances, access, landscaping, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, sewage, water and
utility systems, and facilities and appliances;
5.1.1.2 the zoning or other legal status of the Property or the existence
of any other public or private restrictions on the use of the Property;
5.1.1.3 the compliance of the Property or its operation with any applicable codes, laws, regulations, statutes, ordinances, covenants, conditions and restrictions of any governmental authority or of any other person or entity (including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended);
5.1.1.4 the presence, absence, condition or compliance of any hazardous materials, mold or wetlands on, in, under, above or about the Property or neighboring property or the compliance of the Property with Environmental Laws;
5.1.1.5 the quality of any labor or materials used in the Improvements;
5.1.1.6 any leases, permits, warranties, service contracts or any other agreements affecting the Property or the intentions of any party with respect to the negotiation and/or execution of any lease or contract with respect to the Property; or
5.1.1.7 the economics of, or the income and expenses, revenue or expense projections or other financial matters, relating to the operation of the Property.
5.1.2 Except for Seller's Representations, Purchaser is taking the Property subject to all violations of any federal, state or local law, including, without limitation, those violations (a) disclosed in the Title Report or violations searches, or (b) contained in the Permits.
5.1.3 Except for Seller's Representations, Seller shall not be liable or bound in any manner by any express or implied warranties, guaranties, promises, statements, representations or information pertaining to the Property made or furnished by any real estate broker, dealer, agent, employee, financial advisor or other person representing or purporting to represent Seller.
5.1.4 Purchaser represents and warrants that, as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date, it has and shall have reviewed and conducted such independent analyses, studies (including, without limitation, environmental studies and analyses concerning the presence of lead, mold, asbestos, PCBs and radon in and about the Property), reports, investigations and inspections as it deems appropriate in connection with the Property.
5.1.5 Purchaser agrees that, if Seller provides or has provided any documents, summaries, opinions or work product of consultants, surveyors, architects, engineers, title companies, governmental authorities or any other Person with respect to the Property, including, without limitation, the Environmental Reports, Seller has done so or shall do so only for the convenience of both parties, and the reliance by Purchaser upon any such documents, summaries, opinions or work product shall not create or give rise to any liability of or against Seller Indemnified Parties, except to the extent related to any fraud committed by such Seller Indemnified Party or to the extent of any breach or violation of any of Seller's Representations. Absent fraud or a breach of Seller's Representations, Purchaser shall rely only upon any title insurance obtained by Purchaser with respect to title to the Real Property.
5.1.6 Other than Seller's Representations, Seller makes no representation or warranty, express, written, oral, statutory, or implied, and all such representations and warranties are hereby expressly excluded and disclaimed. Any Materials are for informational purposes only and, together with all Third--Party Reports (to the extent Purchaser is not legally prohibited in its reasonable judgment from delivering such materials to Seller), shall be returned by Purchaser to Seller promptly following the return of the Deposit to Purchaser (if Purchaser is otherwise entitled to such Deposit pursuant to the terms of this Contract) or if this Contract is terminated for any reason. Except for Seller's Representations, Purchaser shall not in any way be entitled to rely upon the accuracy of the Materials. Purchaser recognizes and agrees that the Materials may not be complete or constitute all of such documents that are in Seller's possession or control, but are those that are readily available to Seller and its Affiliates after reasonable inquiry to ascertain their availability. Purchaser understands that, although Seller will use commercially reasonable efforts to locate and make available the Materials and other documents required to be delivered or made available by Seller pursuant to this Contract, Purchaser will not, except as expressly provided in any Seller's Representation, rely on the Materials or other documents as being a complete and accurate source of information with respect to the Property, and will instead in all instances rely exclusively on its own inspections and consultants with respect to all matters which it deems relevant to its decision to acquire, own and operate the Property.
5.1.7 Section 5.1 shall survive the Closing.
ARTICLE VI
CLOSING
6.1 Closing Date. The Closing shall occur no later than 30 days following the Effective Date (the "Closing Date") through an escrow with Escrow Agent, whereby Seller, Purchaser and their attorneys need not be physically present at the Closing and may deliver documents by overnight air courier or other means. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Seller shall have the option, by delivering written notice to Purchaser, to extend the Closing Date to the last Business Day of the month in which the Closing Date otherwise would occur pursuant to the preceding sentence.
6.2 Seller Closing Deliveries. At Closing, Seller shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Escrow Agent, each of the following items:
6.2.1 A duly executed and acknowledged special warranty deed (the "Deed") in the form attached as Exhibit B to Purchaser, subject to the Permitted Exceptions.
6.2.2 A duly executed bill of sale substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, transferring to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Personal Property, Inventory, Consumables and Operating Equipment;
6.2.3 A duly executed Liquor License Agreement;
6.2.4 A duly executed assignment and assumption agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the "Assignment and Assumption Agreement"), whereby Seller conveys and transfers to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in, to and under the Bookings, the Property Contracts, the Leases, the Permits (other than Excluded Permits), the Hotel Books and Records, and the Miscellaneous Property Assets, and Purchaser assumes the Assumed Obligations thereunder;
6.2.5 The originals, or, if not reasonably available, copies of all Permits
(other than Excluded Permits) and material governmental approvals in the possession of Seller, if any, including, without limitation, the current certificates of occupancy for the Improvements. The location of such items at the Hotel on the Closing Date shall constitute delivery to Purchaser;
6.2.6 An affidavit certifying that Seller is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of the Code, that the transaction contemplated hereby does not constitute a disposition of a United States real property interest by a foreign person, and that, at Closing, Seller will not be subject to the withholding requirements of Section 1445 of the Code;
6.2.7 The originals, or, if not reasonably available, copies, of the Property Contracts, Hotel Books and Records, Leases and other Miscellaneous Hotel Assets (to the extent not specifically referred to above and to the extent the same are of a nature that are capable of being physically delivered at Closing) that are in written format and are in Seller's possession; provided, however, that the existence of such contracts, records and leases at the Hotel on the Closing Date shall constitute delivery of Purchaser, provided Purchaser is advised of the location thereof;
6.2.8 As soon as practicable after the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser (if not then located in the Improvements) all combinations to safes, keys, codes and passcards relating to the operation of the Hotel and forming part of the Personal Property. The location of such items at the Hotel on the Closing Date shall constitute delivery to Purchaser;
6.2.9 A duly executed Hotel management agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (the "Hotel Management Agreement") executed by Manager;
6.2.10 A duly executed settlement statement reflecting adjustments and prorations as required under this Contract (the "Settlement Statement");
6.2.11 Resolutions, certificates of good standing, and such other organizational documents as Title Insurer shall reasonably require evidencing Seller's authority to consummate this transaction; and
6.2.12 A closing certificate from Seller (the "Seller's Update Certificate") reaffirming Seller's Representations in accordance with Section 8.1.3.
6.2.13 A duly executed consent from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Corporation regarding certain access rights substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F.
6.2.14 A duly executed assignment and consent of Seller of the Management Agreement of the Residences at Snake River Lodge & Spa Owners Association in the form and substance agreed to by Purchaser and Seller.
6.3 Purchaser Closing Deliveries. At Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to the Escrow Agent each of the following items:
6.3.1 The full Purchase Price (with credit for the Deposit), plus or minus the adjustments or prorations required by this Contract;
6.3.2 A duly executed Assignment and Assumption Agreement;
6.3.3 A duly executed Hotel Management Agreement;
6.3.4 A duly executed Settlement Statement;
6.3.5 A duly executed Liquor License Agreement;
6.3.6 Notification letters to all Tenants prepared and executed by Purchaser in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G;
6.3.7 An affidavit certifying that Purchaser is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of the Code;
6.3.8 Any cancellation fees or penalties due under any Terminated Contract as a result of the termination thereof;
6.3.9 Resolutions, certificates of good standing, and such other organizational documents as Title Insurer shall reasonably require evidencing Purchaser's authority to consummate this transaction; and
6.3.10 A closing certificate from Purchaser (the "Purchaser's Update Certificate") reaffirming Purchaser's representations and warranties set forth in Section 8.2 in accordance with Section 8.2.2.
Seller and Purchaser will prepare and execute such additional instruments, affidavits, certificates, assignments and other assurances as are reasonably requested by either party hereto or by the Title Insurer and are customary for similar transactions in order to convey, assign and transfer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Property to Purchaser.
6.4 Closing Costs. Purchaser shall pay any recording, documentary and filing fees in connection with the recordation of the Deed and any other instruments executed in connection with the Closing. Any fees and expenses of the Escrow Agent shall be paid in equal shares by Purchaser and Seller.
6.5 Allocation of Purchase Price. No later than three Business Days prior to Closing, Purchaser agrees to reasonably propose, and prior to Closing, and Purchaser and Seller agree to negotiate in good faith, a written statement containing the respective values of the Real Property, the Personal Property and the goodwill being transferred to Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Contract (the "Allocation Statement"). The parties hereto acknowledge that the value of the Personal Property between the date and time that Purchaser and Seller may agree upon an Allocation Statement and the Closing Date may change, and if, in the reasonable determination of Seller and Purchaser, the value of the Personal Property has changed as of the Closing Date, the parties shall cooperate in good faith to modify the Allocation Statement accordingly. If Seller and Purchaser are able to agree upon the Allocation Statement, each (a) shall be bound by such Allocation Statement for purposes of determining any taxes, (b) shall prepare and file all tax returns in a manner consistent with such allocations, and (c) shall take no position inconsistent with such allocations in any tax return, any proceeding before any taxing authority or otherwise. In the event that any such Allocation Statement is disputed by any taxing authority, the party receiving notice of such dispute shall promptly notify and consult with the other party hereto concerning the resolution of such dispute. If the parties are unable to agree upon the Allocation Statement, the parties agree that each party shall be responsible for resolving any dispute with any taxing authority concerning such party's proposed allocation of the respective values of the Real Property, the Personal Property and the goodwill being transferred to Purchaser pursuant to this Contract.
6.6 Order of Recording. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, the Deed shall be recorded prior to any financing or other liens or encumbrances imposed upon the Real Property by Purchaser after its acquisition.
6.7 Working Capital Adjustments and Prorations. The Working Capital items pertaining to the Property shall be apportioned between the parties hereto or, where applicable, credited in total to a particular party, as of 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date (the "Apportionment
Time"). Net credits in favor of Purchaser shall be deducted from the balance of the Purchase Price at the Closing, and net credits in favor of Seller shall be paid by Purchaser to Seller in cash at the Closing. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 6.7, Seller may, in its sole discretion, choose to retain certain Working Capital items on its own books in lieu of the adjustment by proration as set forth in this Section 6.7. If Seller elects to maintain any such Working Capital items, Seller shall notify Purchaser of such election and the Working Capital items to be retained no later than three Business Days prior to Closing. With respect to such Working Capital items to be retained, no proration shall be made hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, and unless otherwise indicated below, Purchaser shall receive a credit against the Purchase Price for any of the following items to the extent the same are accrued but unpaid as of the Apportionment Time (whether or not due, owing or delinquent as of the Apportionment Time) and to the extent Purchaser has assumed the obligations for the same, and Seller shall receive a credit (and thereby be entitled to a payment from Purchaser) with respect to any of the following items that shall have been paid prior to the Closing Date to the extent the payment thereof relates to any period of time after the Apportionment Time:
6.7.1 Cash Accounts. Except for those amounts held in accounts listed on Schedule 6.7.1 that are required by law to be maintained in separate accounts, all funds held in any accounts maintained by or for the benefit of Seller at the Apportionment Time will be removed by Seller as of the Apportionment Time for the benefit of Seller. Seller shall receive a credit for (a) all cash held in the Hotel house banks or vaults and any petty cash located at the Hotel as of the Apportionment Time and (b) all funds held in any account listed on Schedule 6.7.1 as of the Apportionment Time.
6.7.2 Guest Ledger. Guest ledger receivables (i.e., amounts, including, without limitation, room charges and charges for food and beverages, accrued to the accounts of guests and other customers of the Hotel as of the Apportionment Time) ("Guest Ledger Receivables") shall be prorated between Purchaser and Seller. Seller shall receive a credit for all Guest Ledger Receivables for all room nights and other charges up to, but not including, the room night during which the Apportionment Time occurs, and Purchaser shall be entitled to the amounts of Guest Ledger Receivables for the room nights and other charges after the Apportionment Time. The final night's room revenue (revenue from rooms occupied on the evening preceding the Closing Date) and any taxes thereon shall be allocated 50% to Seller and 50% to Purchaser. All revenues from restaurants, bars, lounge facilities, retail sales, in--room movies, telephone charges and all other revenues for the night during which the Apportionment Time occurs shall belong to Seller, and Seller shall bear all expenses related to such revenues, including, but not limited to, payroll and costs of sales.
6.7.3 City Ledger Receivables. Seller shall receive a credit for, and Purchaser shall purchase from Seller, all city ledger accounts receivable that are less than 120 days old. Such credit shall equal the amount of the accounts receivable, less 2% (representing historic reserves or write offs for bad debt under 120 days old for uncollectible amounts).
6.7.4 Other Accounts Receivable. Except as set forth in Sections 6.7.2 and 6.7.3, all accounts receivable for all periods prior to the Apportionment Time shall remain the property of Seller. After the Closing Date, Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to collect in the ordinary course of business all such accounts receivable (other than accounts
receivable from credit card companies that shall be collected directly by Seller). Periodically (but no less frequently than monthly), Purchaser shall submit to Seller all amounts received in respect of such accounts receivable, together with an itemization of such accounts receivable. If Purchaser receives any amounts in respect of such accounts receivable after such date, Purchaser shall be deemed to be the trustee of Seller with respect thereto, and Purchaser shall promptly remit the same to Seller. Seller may utilize such procedures that it deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to collect accounts receivable, but Seller will not commence litigation against any obligors.
6.7.5 Inventory. Seller shall receive a credit for the cost of all Inventory existing at the Apportionment Time, provided that, for Food and Beverage Inventory, Seller shall receive a credit only for the cost of Food and Beverage Inventory in unopened containers at the Apportionment Time.
6.7.6 Prepaid Expenses, Deposits and Insurance. Seller shall receive a credit for prepaid expenses directly or indirectly allocable to any period from and after the Closing Date, including, without limitation, prepaid rents under any equipment lease, annual permit and inspection fees, fees for licenses, trade association dues and trade subscriptions, all security or other deposits paid by or on behalf of Seller to third parties, to the extent the same are transferable and remain on deposit for the benefit of Purchaser, and prepaid advertising that has not been published, mailed or aired, and marketing and advertising inventory items such as brochures and other material if related to the marketing of the Hotel as a RockResorts. Prepaid insurance premiums will not be prorated, and Purchaser shall not assume, and Seller shall not assign, any insurance policies, Purchaser hereby acknowledging its obligation to obtain its own insurance related to or for the Property.
6.7.7 Property Contracts, Leases; Trade Payables. Any amounts prepaid or payable under any Property Contracts, Leases and any other trade payables shall be prorated as of the Apportionment Time between Purchaser and Seller. All amounts known to be due under Property Contracts and Leases with reference to periods prior to the Closing Date shall be paid by Seller or credited to Purchaser, as appropriate.
6.7.8 Utilities; Telephone. Telephone and facsimile charges and charges for the supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, lighting, cable television and any other utility service shall be prorated as of the Apportionment Time between Purchaser and Seller. Where possible, cutoff readings will be secured for all utilities as of the Apportionment Time. To the extent cutoff readings are not available, the cost of such utilities shall be apportioned between the parties on the basis of the latest actual (not estimated) bill for such service.
6.7.9 Gift Certificates. Purchaser shall receive a credit for 50% of the face value of all unredeemed gift certificates issued by Seller or Hotel Manager as of the Apportionment Time.
6.7.10 Payroll Liabilities. All amounts known to be due to employees or to taxing authorities, or to other third parties, related to payroll costs incurred during periods prior to the Closing Date, including, without limitation, accrued bonus, vacation and sick pay and other employee benefits shall be paid by Seller or credited to Purchaser.
6.7.11 Taxes and Assessments. Seller shall be solely responsible for any taxes due in respect of its income, net worth or capital, if any, and any privilege, sales, transient occupancy tax, due or owing to any governmental entity in connection with the operation of the Property for any period of time prior to the Apportionment Time, and Purchaser shall be solely responsible for all such taxes for any period from and after the Apportionment Time, provided that any income tax arising as a result of the sale and transfer of the Property by Seller to Purchaser shall be the sole responsibility of Seller. All ad valorem taxes, special or general assessments, real property taxes, water and sewer rents, rates and charges, vault charges, and any municipal permit fees shall be prorated as of the Apportionment Time between Purchaser and Seller. Seller shall also provide Purchaser with a credit at Closing for then unpaid 2005 real estate taxes (payable in 2006). Seller shall further provide Purchaser with a credit at Closing for 2006 real estate taxes (payable in 2007) attributable to the period from January 1, 2006 to the Closing Date, such credit to be calculated based upon the actual 2005 real estate taxes paid increased by 3% and prorated based on the number of days in 2006 from January 1, 2006 to Closing.
6.7.12 Bookings. Purchaser shall receive a credit for advance payments and deposits under Bookings.
6.7.13 Security Deposits. Except as set forth in Section 6.7.1, Purchaser shall be entitled to a credit for all unapplied security and other deposits, if any, held by Seller as of the Apportionment Time with respect to Property Contracts and Leases.
6.7.14 Capital Leases. At Closing, Purchaser will assume all obligations related to the capital leases identified on Schedule 6.7.14 without adjustment or proration.
6.7.15 Other Items. Other Working Capital items and such other items as are provided for in this Contract or as are normally prorated and adjusted in the sale of real property or of a hotel shall be prorated as of the Apportionment Time in accordance with local custom in the State of Wyoming.
6.8 Closing Statement; True--Up. Seller and Purchaser shall jointly prepare a proposed proration schedule containing the parties' reasonable estimate of the items requiring prorations and adjustments in this Contract (the "Proration Schedule"). Subsequent final adjustments and payments of all such items (the "True--Up") shall be made in cash or other immediately available funds as soon as practicable, but no more than 90 days after the Closing Date (except with respect to ad valorem property taxes which shall be adjusted within 30 days after receipt of the final tax bill), based upon an accounting performed by Seller and acceptable to Purchaser. If the parties have not agreed with respect to the adjustments required to be made pursuant to Section 6.4, upon application by either party, a certified public accountant reasonably acceptable to the parties shall determine any such adjustments that have not theretofore been agreed to between the parties. (If the parties cannot agree on a certified public accountant within 30 days after the request by either party, the JAMS located in Denver, Colorado shall appoint a certified public accountant.) The charges of such accountant (and JAMS, if applicable) shall be borne equally by the parties. All adjustments to be made as a result of the final results of the True--Up shall be paid to the party entitled to such adjustment within 30 days after the final determination thereof.
6.8.1 Access. Purchaser and Seller shall have the right to have their representatives present (i) before the Closing Date for the purpose of observing the taking of any inventories by Seller's designee (including the counting of house funds), the review of receivables, or any other matters to be performed pursuant to this Section 6.8, and (ii) after the Closing Date for the purpose of review of receivables or any other post--closing adjustments provided for in this Contract, and such representatives shall be given reasonable access to the Hotel Books and Records that are relevant to the preparation of the proposed closing statement and the Settlement Statement.
6.8.2 Calculations. All prorations shall be made on the basis of the actual number of days of the year, or month, as applicable, which shall have elapsed as of the Closing Date.
6.9 Survival. The provisions of Sections 6.4 through 6.8 shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Deed to Purchaser.
ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
7.1 Purchaser's Conditions to Closing. Purchaser's obligation to close under this Contract shall be subject to and conditioned upon the fulfillment of each and all of the following conditions precedent:
7.1.1 All of the documents required to be delivered by Seller to Purchaser at the Closing pursuant to Section 6.2 shall have been delivered;
7.1.2 Each of Seller's Representations shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date;
7.1.3 The Title Insurer shall be irrevocably committed to issue a policy in conformance with the Title Report, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions;
7.1.4 Seller shall have complied with, fulfilled and performed in all material respects each of the covenants, terms and conditions to be complied with, fulfilled or performed by Seller hereunder;
7.1.5 Seller shall have terminated the Existing Hotel Management Agreement; and
7.1.6 There shall not be pending or, to the knowledge of either Purchaser or Seller, any litigation or threatened litigation which, if determined adversely, would restrain the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Contract or declare illegal, invalid or nonbinding any of the covenants or obligations of Purchaser.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, there are no other conditions on Purchaser's obligation to Close except as expressly set forth in this Section 7.1. If any condition set forth in Sections 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.4, or 7.1.5 is not met, Purchaser may (a) waive any of the foregoing conditions and proceed to Closing on the Closing Date with no offset or deduction from the
Purchase Price, or (b) if such failure constitutes a default by Seller, exercise any of its remedies pursuant to Section 12.2. If the condition set forth in Section 7.1.3 or Section 7.1.6 is not met, Purchaser may, as its sole and exclusive remedy, (i) notify Seller of Purchaser's election to terminate this Contract and receive a return of the Deposit from the Escrow Agent, or (ii) waive such condition and proceed to Closing on the Closing Date with no offset or deduction from the Purchase Price.
7.2 Seller's Conditions to Closing. Seller's obligation to close under this Contract shall be subject to and conditioned upon the fulfillment of each and all of the following conditions precedent:
7.2.1 All of the documents and funds required to be delivered by Purchaser to Seller at the Closing pursuant to Section 6.3 shall have been delivered;
7.2.2 Each of the representations and warranties of Purchaser contained herein shall be true in all material respects as of the Closing Date;
7.2.3 Purchaser shall have complied with, fulfilled and performed in all material respects each of the covenants, terms and conditions to be complied with, fulfilled or performed by Purchaser hereunder;
7.2.4 Seller shall have received all consents, documentation and approvals necessary to consummate and facilitate the transactions contemplated hereby; and
7.2.5 There shall not be pending or, to the knowledge of either Purchaser or Seller, any litigation or threatened litigation which, if determined adversely, would restrain the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Contract or declare illegal, invalid or nonbinding any of the covenants or obligations of Purchaser.
If any of the foregoing conditions to Seller's obligation to close with respect to conveyance of the Property under this Contract are not met, Seller may (a) waive any of the foregoing conditions and proceed to Closing on the Closing Date, or (b) terminate this Contract, and, if such failure constitutes a default by Purchaser, exercise any of its remedies under Section 12.1.
ARTICLE VIII
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND PURCHASER
8.1 Seller's Representations and Warranties.
8.1.1 Seller makes the following representations and warranties to Purchaser ("Seller's Representations"):
8.1.1.1 Organization and Power. Seller is a limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and authorized to do business and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Wyoming. Seller has all requisite limited liability company powers and authorizations to carry on its business as now conducted and to enter into and
perform its obligations hereunder and under any document or instrument executed and delivered on behalf of Seller hereunder.
8.1.1.2 Bankruptcy. Seller is not the subject debtor under any federal, state or local bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or any other proceeding for dissolution, liquidation or winding up of its assets.
8.1.1.3 Authorization and Execution. This Contract has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Seller, has been duly executed and delivered by Seller, constitutes the valid and binding agreement of Seller and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the documents or instruments contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Seller, will be duly executed and delivered by Seller, and, when so executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other laws affecting enforcement of creditor's rights generally and by general principles of equity (whether applied in a proceeding at law or equity). Each person executing this Contract and the other documents contemplated hereby on behalf of Seller has (or will have at the time of such execution) the authority to do so.
8.1.1.4 Non--contravention. The execution and delivery of, and the performance by Seller of its obligations under, this Contract does not and will not contravene, or constitute a material default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon Seller or to which the Property is subject, or result in the creation of any lien or other encumbrance on any asset of Seller.
8.1.1.5 Seller Is Not a "Foreign Person". Seller is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of Section 1445 of the Code, (i.e., Seller is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, foreign estate or foreign person as those terms are defined in the Code and regulations promulgated thereunder).
8.1.1.6 No Approvals. Other than as disclosed in the Title Report or documents provided therewith, routine transfers of local business licenses and the payment of fees and taxes related thereto, and as set forth on Schedule 8.1.1.6, no governmental authority or third--party filings, approvals or consents are required for Seller's execution and delivery of, or performance of its obligations under, this Contract, and Seller's execution, delivery and performance of this Contract, do not and will not violate, and are not restricted by, any contractual obligation of Seller or any federal, state or local laws, statutes or ordinances to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or any of the Property is bound.
8.1.1.7 Prohibited Person. Seller is not a Prohibited Person. The assets Seller will transfer to Purchaser under this Contract are not the property of, nor is any controlling interest therein beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by a Prohibited Person.
8.1.1.8 Compliance with Existing Laws. Neither Seller nor any Affiliate of Seller has received any uncorrected written notice of any violation of any laws
binding upon Seller or to which the Property is subject, which violation would be reasonably expected to have a Material adverse effect on Seller. Seller further represents that no written notice from any governmental authority has been received by Seller or any Affiliate of Seller revoking, canceling, denying renewal of, or threatening any such action with respect to any
authorization.
8.1.1.9 Employees. Seller has not entered into any employment agreements that are currently in effect.
8.1.1.10 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Seller has not entered into any collective bargaining agreements that are currently in effect.
8.1.1.11 Condemnation Proceedings. There is no condemnation or eminent domain proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened, against any part of the Real Property.
8.1.1.12 Actions or Proceedings. Except as set forth in Schedule 8.1.1.12, there is no action, suit or proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting Seller or the Property in any court, before any arbitrator or before or by any governmental authority.
8.1.1.13 Hazardous Substances. Other than as set forth in Schedule 8.1.1.13 or in the Environmental Reports:
8.1.1.13.1 Seller has received no written notice from any governmental authority of any actual or potential violation of or failure to comply with any Environmental Law with respect to the Real Property which remains uncorrected, or of any actual or threatened obligation to undertake or bear the cost of any clean--up, removal, containment, or other remediation under any Environmental Law with respect to the Real Property which remains unperformed.
8.1.1.13.2 There are no pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened actions arising under or pursuant to any Environmental Law with respect to or affecting the Real Property.
8.1.1.13.3 To Seller's knowledge, other than (i) hazardous substances used in the ordinary course of maintaining and cleaning the Property in commercially reasonable amounts or used during the renovation projects in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, and (ii) hazardous substances used as fuels, lubricants or otherwise in connection with vehicles, machinery and equipment located at the Property in commercially reasonable amounts, no hazardous substances are present on or in the Property. To Seller's knowledge, the hazardous substances described in the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii) are being used and disposed of in compliance with all Environmental Laws.
8.1.1.14 Contracts. There are no Property Contracts or Leases that will affect the Property following the Closing Date, except as set forth on Schedule 8.1.1.14 or as otherwise permitted under this Contract. If there exists any Property Contract that is not shown on Schedule 8.1.1.14, the foregoing representation shall not be deemed to be incorrect to the
extent (a) amounts paid under such Property Contract are reflected in the Financial Statements, (b) amounts to be paid under such Property Contracts do not exceed after the Closing Date $30,000, in the aggregate, in any year, (c) such Property Contract is entered into after the Effective Date in accordance with this Contract in the ordinary course of business, (d) such contracts for the rental of a Hotel room, suite, banquet or meeting room or convention facilities, (e) such contract constitutes a purchase order for Consumables, Operating Equipment or any Inventory in the ordinary course of business, or (f) such contract is terminable by Purchaser without penalty on not more than 60 days' prior notice (the contracts identified in subsections (b), (d), (e) and (f) collectively may be referred to as "Non--Material Property Contracts"). Each Lease and Property Contract (other than Non--Material Property Contracts) is in full force and effect, and, to Seller's knowledge, there are no defaults or events that, with notice or lapse of time or both, that constitute a default by Seller under such Leases or Property Contracts (other than Non--Material Property Contracts) and, to Seller's knowledge, by any other party thereto.
8.1.1.15 Financial Information. Seller has provided to Purchaser a copy of a balance sheet as of November 30, 2005 and as of July 31, 2005 and income statements for the four--month period ending November 30, 2005 and for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2005 (collectively, "Financial Statements"). The Financial Statements are (a) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, and (b) accurately represent the financial condition and results of operations of Seller or the Property, as applicable, as of the date of such reports.
8.1.1.16 Insurance. Schedule 8.1.1.16 is a true, correct and complete list of the insurance policies maintained by Seller or on Seller's behalf for the Property. Seller has not received written notice from any insurance company that any such insurance policy has been terminated.
8.1.1.17 Title. Seller owns the Personal Property free and clear of liens, other than the Permitted Exceptions to the extent applicable to the Personal Property. All Bookings are held in Seller's name.
8.1.1.18 Property Tax Appeals. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 8.1.1.18, there are no pending ad valorem property tax appeals that have been filed by Seller or its Affiliates with respect to the Property.
8.1.1.19 Permits. To Seller's knowledge, all Permits maintained by Seller for the operation of the Hotel are in full force and effect. Except as otherwise disclosed to Purchaser in said Schedule 8.1.1.19, as of the date hereof, Seller has not received written notice of any material violations of any Permit.
8.1.1.20 Liquor License. Schedule 8.1.1.20 is a true, correct and complete list of the Existing Liquor License. The Existing Liquor License is active and in good standing without pending disciplinary action by the Liquor Authority.
8.1.1.21 Right of First Refusal. There do not exist any rights of first refusal to acquire any part of the Hotel.
8.1.1.22 Trademarks. Schedule 8.1.1.22 sets forth all trademarks, service marks, registered trade names, registered copyrights, patents and licenses (excluding
licenses for the use of computer software programs) and other intellectual property owned by Seller (the "Intellectual Property").
8.1.2 Any representations and warranties made "to Seller's knowledge" (or similar variations) shall not be deemed to imply any duty of inquiry. For purposes of this Contract, the term Seller's "knowledge" shall mean and refer only to actual present knowledge of the Designated Representatives and shall not be construed to refer to the knowledge of any other partner, officer, director, agent, member, manager, employee or representative of Seller, or any Affiliate of Seller, or to impose upon such Designated Representatives any duty to investigate the matter to which such actual knowledge or the absence thereof pertains, or to impose upon such Designated Representatives any individual personal liability. As used herein, the term "Designated Representatives" shall refer to Marla Steele, Edward Mace and Bruce Grosbety.
8.1.3 Seller's Representations set forth in Section 8.1 of this Contract shall be true, accurate and correct in all material respects upon the Effective Date and shall be deemed to be repeated on and as of the Closing Date, except as they relate only to an earlier date and except to the extent of any circumstances then existing that modify the representations and warranties
(provided, however, that the foregoing shall not in any way be construed as contradicting Section 7.1.2). Seller's Representations in any other Seller Documents shall remain operative and shall survive for nine months following Closing.
8.1.4 Notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, Purchaser shall be required to give Seller prompt written notice of any matter of which Purchaser has actual knowledge prior to the Closing with respect to which Purchaser reasonably concludes indicates that Seller has breached any of its representations or warranties made by Seller under this Contract. In furtherance thereof, Seller shall have no liability with respect to any of the foregoing representations and warranties or any representations and warranties made in any other Seller Document, to the extent that (i) on or before the Closing, Purchaser obtained actual knowledge (from whatever source, including, without limitation, information provided in the Materials, including the Title Report and documents related thereto, as a result of Purchaser's own due diligence tests, investigations and inspections of the Property, or disclosure by Seller or any of Seller's agents and employees) or (ii) otherwise is contained in any Materials delivered to Purchaser or Broker, the Title Report and documents related thereto, or the results of any of Purchaser's own due diligence tests, investigations and inspections of the Property, contained information that contradicts the applicable representations and warranties, or renders the applicable representations and warranties untrue or incorrect, and Purchaser nevertheless consummates the transaction contemplated by this Contract.
8.2 Purchaser's Representations and Warranties.
8.2.1 Purchaser makes the following representations and warranties to Seller:
8.2.1.1 Qualification and Good Standing. Purchaser is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Purchaser has all requisite authority, powers and authorizations to carry on its business as now conducted and to enter into and perform its obligations hereunder and under any document or instrument executed and delivered on behalf of Purchaser hereunder.
8.2.1.2 Authorization and Execution. This Contract has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Purchaser, has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser, constitutes the valid and binding agreement of Purchaser and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the documents or instruments contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Purchaser, will be duly executed and delivered by Purchaser, and, when so executed and delivered will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other laws affecting enforcement of creditor's rights generally and by general principles of equity (whether applied in a proceeding at law or equity). Each person executing this Contract and the other documents contemplated hereby on behalf of Purchaser has (or will have at the time of such execution) the authority to do so.
8.2.1.3 Non--contravention. The execution and delivery of, and the performance by Purchaser of its obligations under, this Contract, do not and will not contravene, or constitute a default under, any provision of applicable law or regulation or any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon Purchaser.
8.2.1.4 No Approvals. No governmental authority or third--party filings, approvals or consents are required for Purchaser's execution and delivery of, or performance of its obligations under, this Contract, and Purchaser's execution, delivery and performance of this Contract, do not and will not violate, and are not restricted by, any other contractual obligation or any federal, state or local laws, statutes or ordinances to which Purchaser is a party or by which Purchaser is bound.
8.2.1.5 Litigation. No pending or, to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened litigation exists which if determined adversely would restrain the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Contract or would declare illegal, invalid or non--binding any of Purchaser's obligations or covenants to Seller.
8.2.1.6 Prohibited Person. Purchaser is not a Prohibited Person. To Purchaser's knowledge, none of its controlling investors, nor any brokers or other agents (if any) acting or benefiting in any capacity in connection with this Contract, is a Prohibited Person. The funds or other assets Purchaser will transfer to Seller under this Contract are not the property of, and no controlling interest therein is beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by, a Prohibited Person. No funds or other assets Purchaser will transfer to Seller under this Contract are the proceeds of specified unlawful activity as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1956(c)(7).
8.2.2 Purchaser's representations and warranties set forth in this Section 8.2 shall be true, accurate and correct in all material respects upon the Effective Date and shall be deemed to be repeated on and as of the Closing Date, except as they relate only to an earlier date and except to the extent of any circumstances then existing that modify the representations and warranties (provided, however, that the foregoing shall not in any way be construed as contradicting Section 7.2.2). Purchaser's representations and warranties shall remain operative and shall survive for nine months following Closing.
ARTICLE IX
OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY PENDING CLOSING
9.1 Actions and Operations Pending Closing. Seller agrees that, between the date hereof and the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of the Contract pursuant to the terms hereof:
9.1.1 the Hotel will continue to be operated and maintained substantially in accordance with its present standards;
9.1.2 Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which may be granted or withheld in Purchaser's reasonable discretion, enter into any contracts or commitments with respect to the Hotel involving any capital expenditures or material construction; provided, however, that such consent of Purchaser shall not be required (a) in the event of a Casualty or an Emergency or (b) with respect to matters set forth on Seller's calendar year 2005 capital expenditures budget;
9.1.3 Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which may be granted or withheld in Purchaser's reasonable discretion, (a) sell, pledge or transfer any of its interest in any of the Property other than in the ordinary course of business, (b) enter into any (i) new Property Contracts or (ii) new licenses or permits or (iii) cancel, materially modify or renew any of the existing Property Contracts (other than a Non--Material Property Contract) or Leases; provided, however, that Seller may, without Purchaser's prior consent, enter into (I) Non--Material Contracts, (II) purchase orders for Personal Property, any Inventory, Consumables and/or Operating Equipment in the ordinary course of business, and (III) applications to obtain or renew Permits used in the ordinary course of business or required for the continued operation of the business of the Hotel or the transfer contemplated hereby;
9.1.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1.2, Seller shall have the right, without giving notice to or receiving the consent of Purchaser, to make and accept cancellations of Bookings in the ordinary course of business;
9.1.5 Except as set forth in Section 10.1, Seller will execute, and Purchaser will cooperate in the execution of, all applications and instruments reasonably requested by Purchaser which are required in connection with the transfer of all transferable Permits (other than Excluded Permits) in order to transfer the benefits of such Permits to Purchaser on the Closing Date; provided, however, no such transfer shall be effective unless and until the Closing occurs. Purchaser shall be responsible for, and pay immediately upon Seller's request, all costs related to such applications and instruments. Seller, subject to the next succeeding sentence, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve in force all existing Permits and to cause all those expiring during the period between the date hereof and the Closing to be renewed prior to the Closing Date. If any such Permit (other than Excluded Permits, but inclusive of the Existing Liquor License) shall be suspended or revoked, Seller shall promptly so notify Purchaser and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the reinstatement of such Permit without any additional limitation or condition;
9.1.6 During the seven--day period prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser shall be entitled to have up to two representatives at the Hotel, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances, to observe the operations of the Hotel, provided (a) at least 48 hours in advance, Purchaser makes arrangements with Hotel management regarding sending such representative(s) to the Hotel and (b) such representative(s) do not interfere with Hotel management or employees or any of the operations of the Hotel; and
9.1.7 To the extent maintained by a prudent owner of comparable properties that are similarly situated to the Hotel, Seller will maintain in effect all policies of insurance for the Hotel which are in effect as of the date hereof, or similar policies of insurance, with no less than the limits of coverage now carried with respect to the Hotel.
9.2 Liens. Other than utility easements and temporary construction easements granted by Seller in the ordinary course of business, Seller covenants that it will not voluntarily create or cause any lien or encumbrance to attach to the Property between the Effective Date and the Closing Date (other than Leases and Property Contracts as provided in Section 9.1) unless Purchaser approves such lien or encumbrance, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If Purchaser approves any such subsequent lien or encumbrance, the same shall be deemed a Permitted Encumbrance for all purposes hereunder.
ARTICLE X COVENANTS
10.1 Liquor License. Purchaser hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is Purchaser's sole responsibility to arrange for the transfer of the Existing Liquor License (to the extent allowed by applicable law) to Purchaser to allow Purchaser to conduct the service of alcoholic beverages at the Hotel from and after Closing. At Purchaser's sole cost and expense, Seller shall cooperate with Purchaser in arranging for such transfer or issuance, and to that end, Seller shall execute a consent to transfer of Existing Liquor License in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H. In arranging for transfer of the Existing Liquor License from Seller to Purchaser and for purposes of satisfying the requirements of the Wyoming Department of Revenue, Liquor Division, Purchaser and Seller shall, in the application for transfer of the Existing Liquor License, designate the General Manager of the Hotel as an officer of Purchaser and shall list the Hotel Manager on the application for transfer as designated by the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Seller and Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to complete and file the application for transfer of the Existing Liquor License within 30 days after Closing. Transfer of the Existing Liquor License shall not be a condition to Closing; however, if such transfer is not completed at or prior to Closing (and provided Seller is not precluded by law or appropriate governmental authority), in order to enable Purchaser to serve such alcoholic beverages from and after Closing, Seller shall, on or prior to the Closing Date, enter into such appropriate arrangement as shall be reasonably acceptable to Seller and Purchaser (but only for a period of up to five months after Closing), including, without limitation, a leasing of the space in which alcoholic beverages are sold pursuant to any applicable liquor license and/or a liquor license management contract (a "Liquor License Agreement"). The parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to agree upon a form of Liquor License Agreement with respect to such anticipated arrangement within 15 days after the Effective Date. In such event, Purchaser shall purchase insurance in such amounts and in such forms as Seller shall reasonably require,
including, without limitation, dram shop liability insurance, insuring Seller and such related entities and individuals as Seller shall specify against any and all liabilities which may arise pursuant to such arrangement. Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any claim, expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements), loss, liability or other damage incurred by Seller by reason of such arrangement. The provisions of this Section 10.1 shall survive Closing.
10.2 Indemnities and Releases.
10.2.1 Purchaser's Indemnity. From and after the Closing, Purchaser shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Seller Indemnified Parties free and harmless from and against (a) any and all third--party Losses for personal injury or death and property damage to the extent related to the Hotel and also accruing from and after the Closing, and (b) any Losses to the extent arising from a breach of Purchaser's representations set forth in Section 8.2 ("Seller's Claims"). Notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, (x) the indemnity set forth in subsentence (a) shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations and (y) the indemnity set forth in subsentence (b) above shall survive for 9 months after the Closing Date. Such indemnity, as well as Purchaser's representations set forth in Section 8.2 shall automatically be null and void and of no further force and effect on the date immediately succeeding the 9--month anniversary of the Closing Date, unless on or before such date, Seller shall have provided notice hereunder to Purchaser alleging that Purchaser shall be in breach of such representation or warranty and that Seller shall have suffered actual damages as a result thereof. Seller shall then have 30 days following delivery of such notice to commence a legal proceeding against Purchaser. If Seller has not commenced a legal proceeding against Purchaser within such 30--day period following delivery of notice, then such representations and indemnity shall be null and void and Purchaser's obligations under this Section 10.2.1 with respect to such representations and indemnity shall terminate.
10.2.2 Seller's Indemnity. From and after the Closing, Seller shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Purchaser and Purchaser's officers, directors, shareholders, Affiliates, partners, members, parents, subsidiaries, successors and assigns (collectively, "Purchaser Indemnified Parties"), free and harmless from and against (a) any and all third--party Losses for personal injury or death and property damage to the extent related to the Hotel and also accruing prior to the Closing, (b) any Losses to the extent arising from (i) a breach of Seller's Representations, or (ii) a breach of Seller's covenants set forth in Sections 9.1.2 and 9.1.3 (except to the extent that Purchaser has knowledge of an inaccuracy or breach of representation, warranty or covenant as provided in the last sentence of the last paragraph of Section 8.1 and nonetheless closes), or (iii) a breach of Seller's covenant set forth in Section 10.7 (collectively, "Purchaser's Claims"). Notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, (x) the indemnity set forth in subsentence (a) shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations and (y) the indemnity set forth in subsentence (b) above shall survive for 9 months after the Closing Date other than the indemnity under clause (iii) of subsentence (b), which shall survive until the issuance of a "no further action" or equivalent advice from the applicable governmental agency. Such indemnity shall automatically be null and void and of no further force and effect on the date immediately succeeding the periods set forth in clauses (x) and (y), unless on or before such applicable date, Purchaser shall have provided notice hereunder alleging that Seller shall be in breach of such representation or warranty and that Purchaser shall have
suffered actual damages as a result thereof. Purchaser shall then have 30 days following delivery of such notice to commence a legal proceeding against Seller. If Purchaser has not commenced a legal proceeding against Seller within such 30--day period following delivery of notice, then such representations and indemnity shall be null and void and Seller's obligations under this Section
10.2.2 with respect to such representations and indemnity shall terminate. The maximum aggregate amount of liability that Seller shall have under any circumstance under this Contract for any claim or Loss (singularly or in aggregate of all claims and Losses) for a breach of Seller's Representations and the indemnity obligation set forth in subsentence (ii) shall not exceed, in the aggregate, $1,500,000 (the "Damage Cap"); provided, however, that Purchaser shall not have the right to assert a claim under this Section 10.2.2 for a breach of Seller's Representations or the indemnity obligation set forth in subsentence (ii) unless the Loss to Purchaser on account of such breach (individually or when combined with Losses from other breaches) equals or exceeds $75,000 (the "Threshold"), in which event Purchaser may assert claims for the full amount of such Loss in excess of such Threshold, but in no event to exceed the Damage Cap. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Threshold shall not apply to any claim for indemnification under clause (iii) of subsentence (b) of this Section 10.2.2 and (ii) to the extent that the Hotel maintains insurance with respect to a matter that would be a Purchaser Claim, Purchaser shall first seek recovery from such insurance (and not from Seller) and only the amounts not so covered by insurance shall count toward the Threshold.
10.2.3 Assumed Obligations. Whenever it is expressly provided in this Contract that one party shall assume an obligation or be responsible for a payment, the party assuming such obligation shall be deemed to have also agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from all Losses arising from any failure of the assuming party to perform such obligation or make such payment.
10.2.4 Indemnification Process. The party seeking or entitled to indemnification under this Contract shall provide prompt notice to the other party (the "Indemnitor") specifying, with reasonable detail, the matter for which such indemnification is claimed. The Indemnitor shall have the right, upon giving Notice to the other party within 30 days after the date it received Notice from such party, to take primary responsibility for the prosecution or defense of such matter, provided such prosecution or defense is diligently pursued with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If the Indemnitor takes responsibility for the prosecution or defense of the action, the indemnitee may participate at the indemnitee's own cost and defense in such action. The Indemnitor shall not settle or compromise any claim without the indemnitee's consent, unless the Indemnitor does so without imposing any obligations on the indemnitee or admitting liability on behalf of the indemnitee.
10.2.5 Survival. This Section 10.2 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Contract.
10.3 Hotel Books and Records. For a period of 90 days following the Closing Date, Seller and its Affiliates shall, subject to any confidentiality and/or proprietary restrictions, make available to Purchaser any computer systems, books, records, ledgers, files, information and data that are in the possession of Seller or its Affiliates and relate to the ownership or operation of the Property but were not included within the Hotel Books and Records conveyed to Purchaser at Closing.
10.4 Assignment of Property Contracts. If any Property Contract or Lease requires consent to such assignment from Seller to Purchaser, but such consent has not been obtained prior to Closing, this Contract, to the extent permitted by law, shall constitute an equitable assignment by Seller to Purchaser of all of Seller's rights, benefits, title and interest in and to the assigned Property Contracts or Leases, and Purchaser shall, as between Purchaser and Seller, assume the obligations of Seller under such Property Contracts or Leases and indemnify Seller from any Losses arising from such Property Contracts or Leases from and after the Closing Date, as set forth in Section 10.2.3. The terms of this Section 10.4 shall survive the termination of this Contract, and if not so terminated, the Closing and delivery of the Deed.
10.5 Confidentialitv/Return of Documents. Purchaser and Seller each hereby agree to comply with the Confidentiality Agreement, at all times after the date of this Contract and prior to the Closing, unless otherwise expressly consented to in writing by the other party. In addition, Seller and Purchaser each agree to keep strictly confidential the existence and terms of this Contract and all information provided to or obtained by Seller or Purchaser pursuant to this Contract or otherwise in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby; provided, however, that such information may be disclosed (a) to employees, officers and directors of Purchaser or Seller or to Purchaser's or Seller's outside counsel and accountants or other consultants subject to the same standard of confidentiality, (b) as may be required by law or a court or (c) to the extent required under any filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any securities exchange. In addition, Seller may publicly announce the existence of the Contract, the Purchase Price, name of Purchaser, scheduled Closing Date, the existence of a Hotel Management Agreement and the Hotel Manager. Prior to or simultaneously with making any permitted disclosure, the party making such disclosure agrees to provide the other party hereto with a true and complete copy thereof Purchaser hereby acknowledges and agrees that all materials and information relating to the Property supplied to Purchaser by or on behalf of Seller or obtained by Purchaser in accordance with Article III and Article IV shall be treated in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Section 10.5. Such information shall be used solely for evaluating Purchaser's investment in the Property. If this Contract terminates or the transaction contemplated under this Contract fails to close for any reason whatsoever, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller all of the documents, financial statements, reports or other information relating to the Property supplied to Purchaser by or on behalf of Seller and all Third--Party Reports (to the extent Purchaser is not legally prohibited in its reasonable judgment from delivering such materials to Seller). This Section 10.5 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Contract.
10.6 Assignment of Certain Litigation. Seller hereby assigns to Purchaser all of its interest in the litigation case pending in the District Court in and for Teton County, Wyoming, Ninth Judicial District, styled JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. Union Pointe General Contractors; Design Resources, an Idaho corporation (Civil Case No. 13239) (the "Case"), and to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the court's approval of any order substituting Purchaser for Seller, as plaintiff in the Case. In the event that Seller is not able to obtain the court's approval of such substitution within a reasonable time after Closing, Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to pursue recovery in the Case, provided that Purchaser shall be entitled to any of the proceeds of any recovery therein (including any recovery pursuant to settlement of the Case), after deduction and prompt payment to Seller of all fees and expenses thereof, including, without limitation, the fees and costs of any of Seller's
attorneys or experts and the costs relating to any professional testing incurred by Seller in connection with the Case.
10.7 Remediation of Underground Storage Tank. Seller shall pay, or promptly reimburse Purchaser for, any costs of environmental remediation for any release of heating oil from, or other non--compliance with applicable Environmental Laws in connection with, that certain underground storage tank that was used by Seller for the storage of heating oil for the operation of certain boilers in the Hotel until December 1, 2005 to the extent necessary to obtain a "no further action" letter or equivalent advice from the applicable governmental agency.
10.8 General Ledger Software. Seller shall pay, or promptly reimburse Purchaser for, the reasonable costs of purchasing a license for, and initial installation of, general ledger software for the operation of the Hotel subsequent to the Closing.
10.9 Jackson Hole Access Agreement. Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain termination of that certain letter agreement, dated August 7, 2002, with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort that provides ski--in access across the land owned by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort land, including execution by Seller and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort of a release agreement regarding such letter agreement.
ARTICLE XI BROKERAGE
11.1 Broker Indemnity. Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that it has dealt only with Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, California ("Broker"), in connection with this Contract. Seller and Purchaser each represents and warrants to the other that, other than Broker, it has not dealt with or utilized the services of any other real estate broker, sales person or finder in connection with this Contract, and each party agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and, if requested, in the sole and absolute discretion of the indemnitee, defend (with counsel approved by the indemnitee) the other party from and against all Losses relating to brokerage commissions and finder's fees arising from or attributable to the acts or omissions of the indemnifying party. The provisions of this Section 11.1 shall survive the termination of this Contract, and if not so terminated, the Closing and delivery of the Deed.
11.2 Broker Commission. If the Closing occurs, Seller agrees to pay Broker a commission according to the terms of a separate contract. Broker shall not be deemed a party or third--party beneficiary of this Contract.
11.3 Broker Signature Page. As a condition to Seller's obligation to pay the commission pursuant to Section 11.2, Broker shall execute the signature page for Broker attached hereto solely for purposes of confirming the matters set forth therein; provided, however, that (a) Broker's signature hereon shall not be a prerequisite to the binding nature of this Contract on Purchaser and Seller, and the same shall become fully effective upon execution by Purchaser and Seller, and (b) the signature of Broker will not be necessary to amend any provision of this Contract.
ARTICLE XII
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
12.1 Purchaser Default. If Purchaser defaults in its obligations hereunder to (a) deliver the Deposit (or any other deposit or payment required of Purchaser hereunder), (b) deliver to Seller the deliveries specified under Section 6.3 on the date required thereunder, or (c) deliver the Purchase Price at the time required by Section 2.3.2 and close on the purchase of the Property on the Closing Date, then, immediately and without notice or cure, Purchaser shall forfeit the Deposit, and the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Deposit to Seller, and neither party shall be obligated to proceed with the purchase and sale of the Property. If Purchaser defaults in any of its other representations, warranties or obligations under this Contract, and such default continues for more than ten days after written notice from Seller, then Purchaser shall forfeit the Deposit, and the Escrow Agent shall deliver the Deposit to Seller, and neither party shall be obligated to proceed with the purchase and sale of the Property. The Deposit is liquidated damages, and recourse to the Deposit is, except for Purchaser's indemnity and confidentiality obligations hereunder, Seller's sole and exclusive remedy for Purchaser's breach of this Contract and failure to perform its obligation to purchase the Property. Seller expressly waives the remedies of specific performance and additional damages for such default by Purchaser. SELLER AND PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SELLER'S DAMAGES WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE, AND THAT THE DEPOSIT IS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SELLER'S DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER IN ITS OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY. SELLER AND PURCHASER FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS SECTION 12.1 IS INTENDED TO AND DOES LIQUIDATE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES DUE SELLER, AND SHALL BE SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST PURCHASER, BOTH AT LAW AND IN EQUITY, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO A BREACH BY PURCHASER OF ITS OBLIGATION TO CONSUMMATE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS CONTRACT, OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASER'S INDEMNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER.
12.2 Seller Default. If Seller. prior to the Closing, defaults in its representations, warranties, covenants, or obligations under this Contract, including to sell the Property as required by this Contract, and such default continues for more than ten days after written notice from Purchaser, then, at Purchaser's election and as Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, either
PURCHASER FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS SECTION 12.2 IS INTENDED TO AND DOES LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES DUE PURCHASER TO $100,000.00 AND THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER, AND SHALL BE PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER, BOTH AT LAW AND IN EQUITY, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO A BREACH BY SELLER OF ITS REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR COVENANTS OR ITS OBLIGATION TO CONSUMMATE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS CONTRACT IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLOSING DOES NOT OCCUR. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY PURCHASER SEEK OR BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECULATIVE OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, ALL OF WHICH PURCHASER SPECIFICALLY WAIVES, FROM SELLER FOR ANY BREACH BY SELLER, OF ITS REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS OR ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. PURCHASER SPECIFICALLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO FILE ANY LIS PENDENS OR ANY LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY UNLESS AND UNTIL IT HAS IRREVOCABLY ELECTED TO SEEK SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND HAS FILED AN ACTION SEEKING SUCH REMEDY.
ARTICLE XIII
RISK OF LOSS OR CASUALTY
13.1 Casualties .
13.1.1 Notice. If any substantial damage to the Property shall occur on or before the Closing Date by reason of fire or other casualty (a "Casualty"), Seller will give Purchaser Notice (a "Casualty Notice") of such event upon the earlier of the Closing Date or five Business Days following such Casualty.
13.1.2 Restoration. If the cost to repair and restore the Real Property exceeds $3,000,000 or more than 40 rooms will be out of service for more than 120 days (as reasonably estimated by an independent and disinterested architect or registered professional engineer competent to make such estimate and selected by Seller no later than 15 Business Days following such Casualty), then Purchaser shall have the option to terminate this Contract by giving Seller notice to such effect within five Business Days after the receipt of the report of the architect or engineer referred to above. If Purchaser elects to terminate this Contract pursuant to this Section 13.1.2, this Contract shall be deemed null and void (except for those obligations which expressly survive termination), the parties hereto shall have no further obligations to or recourse against each other except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, and the Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser. If Purchaser does not timely elect to terminate this Contract as hereinabove provided, or if Purchaser is obligated to close because the cost to repair or restore the Casualty (as reasonably estimated by the independent and disinterested architect or registered professional engineer described above) does not exceed the amount set forth above, then the Closing shall take place as herein provided without adjustment of the Purchase Price, and, subject to Section 13.1.3 hereof, Seller shall, at the Closing, pay or assign to Purchaser (by written instrument in the case of any assignment, but without recourse, representation or warranty) the proceeds from all fire and other casualty insurance paid or payable to Seller with respect to the Casualty.
13.1.3 To the extent that Seller, in accordance with this Contract, elects to commence any repair, replacement or restoration of the Property prior to Closing, then Seller shall be entitled to receive and apply available insurance proceeds to any portion of such repair, replacement or restoration completed or installed prior to Closing, with Purchaser being responsible for completion of such repair, replacement or restoration after Closing from the balance of any available insurance proceeds. The provisions of this Section 13.1.3 shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Deed to Purchaser.
ARTICLE XIV
EMINENT DOMAIN
14.1 Condemnation.
14.1.1 In the event that, at the time of Closing, any part of the Real Property is permanently taken by condemnation or power of eminent domain (or is the subject of a pending permanent taking that has not yet been consummated), Seller shall notify Purchaser of such fact promptly after obtaining knowledge thereof. If such taking is Material, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice within ten days after Purchaser's receipt from Seller of notice of the occurrence of such event, and if Purchaser so terminates this
Contract, Purchaser shall recover the Deposit (subject to Purchaser's obligation under Section 3.2 to return all Third--Party Reports and information and Materials provided to Purchaser as a pre--condition to the return of the Deposit). If Purchaser fails to terminate this Contract within such ten--day period or does not have the right to terminate this Contract under this Article XIV, Purchaser shall accept so much of the Real Property as remains after such taking (or subject to a pending taking that has not yet been consummated, as the case may be) in its "as--is" condition and proceed with Closing with no abatement of the Purchase Price. At Closing, Seller shall assign and turn over to Purchaser, without recourse, the rights of Seller to any awards for the taking, and Purchaser shall be entitled to receive and retain such awards, in any event less reasonable out--of--pocket costs incurred by Seller to collect same and the portion thereof that Seller uses to make (i) temporary or emergency repairs to the Real Property arising from such taking, (ii) except for temporary or emergency repairs to the Real Property arising from such taking, Seller shall not make any repairs or restore the Real Property or enter into any contracts with respect thereto without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned (it being understood and agreed that Seller shall have no duty or obligation to Purchaser to repair or restore the Real Property), and (iii) at the Closing, Seller shall assign to Purchaser all of Seller's rights under, and Purchaser shall assume all of Seller's obligations thereafter arising under, any contracts to which Seller is a party with respect to any such repair or restoration of the Real Property resulting from such taking permitted under clauses (i) and (ii) above.
14.1.2 If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any portion of the Real Property is temporarily taken by condemnation or power of eminent domain (or is the subject of a pending temporary taking that has not yet been consummated), (a) Seller shall notify Purchaser of such fact promptly after obtaining knowledge thereof, (b) Purchaser shall accept the Real Property in its "as--is" condition and proceed with Closing with no abatement of the Purchase Price, (c) Seller shall not compromise, settle or adjust any claims to awards for the taking without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned, (d) at Closing, Seller shall assign and turn over to Purchaser, without recourse, the rights of Seller to awards, if any, for the taking to the extent relating to or allocable to the period from and after the Closing Date (it being understood and agreed that Seller shall be entitled to receive and retain any such award to the extent that it relates to or is allocable to the period prior to the Closing Date, whether or not the award is received prior to, on or after Closing), and Purchaser shall be entitled to receive and keep such awards for the taking, in any event less an allocable share of the costs incurred by Seller to collect same and the portion thereof that Seller uses to make temporary or emergency repairs to the Real Property arising from such taking.
14.2 Defined Terms. As used in this Article XIV, the term "Material" means, in the case of a taking, if, as a result of such taking, the remaining portion of the Real Property, if any, cannot reasonably be expected to be operated in a manner that yields substantially the same economic return on Purchaser's investment as the Real Property immediately prior to such taking, or such taking results in the taking or other permanent loss of any necessary legal ingress and/or egress from the Real Property to public roads.
ARTICLE XV
MISCELLANEOUS
15.1 Binding Effect of Contract. This Contract shall not be binding on either party until executed by both Purchaser and Seller. As provided in Section 2.5.5 and Section 11.3, neither the Escrow Agent's nor the Broker's execution of this Contract shall be a prerequisite to its effectiveness.
15.2 Assignability. This Contract is not assignable by Purchaser without first obtaining the prior written approval of Seller, except that Purchaser may assign this Contract to one or more entities so long as (a) Purchaser is an Affiliate of the purchasing entity(ies) or Purchaser is a member owning not less than 10% of the voting equity securities or equity of the purchasing entity(ies), (b) Purchaser is not released from its liability hereunder, and (c) Purchaser provides written notice to Seller of any proposed assignment no later than ten days prior to the Closing Date. Upon such assignment, Purchaser's assignees shall assume all Purchaser's obligations hereunder.
15.3 Binding Effect. Subject to Section 15.2, this Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Seller and Purchaser, and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns.
15.4 Captions. The captions, headings, and arrangements used in this Contract are for convenience only and do not in any way affect, limit, amplify, or modify the terms and provisions hereof
15.5 Notices. All notices, demands, requests and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be (a) personally delivered with a written receipt of delivery; (b) sent by a nationally--recognized overnight delivery service requiring a written acknowledgement of receipt or providing a certification of delivery or attempted delivery; (c) sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (d) sent by confirmed facsimile transmission, with an original copy thereof transmitted to the recipient by
one of the means described in subsections (a) through (c) no later than three Business Days thereafter. All notices shall be deemed effective when actually delivered as documented in a delivery receipt; provided, however, that, if the notice was sent by overnight courier or mail as aforesaid and is affirmatively refused or cannot be delivered during customary business hours by reason of the absence of a signatory to acknowledge receipt, or by reason of a change of address with respect to which the addressor did not have either knowledge or written notice delivered in accordance with this Section 15.5, then the first attempted delivery shall be deemed to constitute delivery. Each party shall be entitled to change its address for notices from time to time by delivering to the other party notice thereof in the manner herein provided for the delivery of notices. All notices shall be sent to the addressee at its address set forth following its name below:
To Purchaser:
Lodging Capital Partners, LLC
430 W. Eric, #501
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Attention: Telephone: Telecopy:
and a copy to:
Heller Ehrman, LLP
333 Bush Street
San Francisco, California 94104 Attention: P. Peter Benudiz, Esq. Telephone: (213) 689--0200 Facsimile: (213) 244--7683
To Seller:
JHL&S LLC
c/o Vail Associates, Inc. 137 Benchmark Road
Avon, Colorado 81620
Attention: General Counsel Telephone: (970) 845--2927 Telecopy: (970) 845--2928
and a copy to:
Brownstein Hyatt & Farber, P.C. 410 17th Street, 22q d Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Kevin A. Cudney, Esq. Telephone: (303) 223--1100
Facsimile: (303) 223--1111
Any notice required hereunder to be delivered to the Escrow Agent shall be delivered in accordance with above provisions as follows:
Title Contact:
Jackson Hole Title & Escrow Company 255 Maple Way
P.O. Box 921
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Attention: Nancy Hughes, Vice President Telephone: (307) 733--3153
Telecopy: (307) 733--9534
Unless specifically required to be delivered to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of this Contract, no notice hereunder must be delivered to the Escrow Agent in order to be effective so long as it is delivered to the other party in accordance with the above provisions.
15.6 Governing Law And Venue. The internal laws of the State of Wyoming shall govern the validity, construction, enforcement, and interpretation of this Contract, unless otherwise specified herein, except for the conflict of laws provisions thereof Subject to Section 15.19, all claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Contract, or the breach thereof, shall be decided by proceedings instituted and litigated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Wyoming, and the parties hereto expressly consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such court. FURTHER, PURCHASER AND SELLER HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUCH ACTION.
15.7 Entire Agreement. This Contract, together with the Site Access Agreement and all Exhibits or Schedules hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference, embodies the entire Contract between the parties hereto concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior conversations, proposals, negotiations, understandings and contracts, whether written or oral.
15.8 Amendments. This Contract shall not be amended, altered, changed, modified, supplemented or rescinded in any manner except by a written contract executed by all of the parties; provided, however, that, (a) as provided in Section 2.5.5, the signature of the Escrow Agent shall not be required as to any amendment of this Contract other than an amendment of Section 2.5, and (b) as provided in Section 11.3, the signature of the Broker shall not be required as to any amendment of this Contract.
15.9 Severability. In the event that any part of this Contract shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be reformed and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law. If such provision cannot be reformed, it shall be severed from this Contract, and the remaining portions of this Contract shall be valid and enforceable, unless the invalidation of such provision or its application materially interferes with the intent of the parties hereto.
15.10 Multiple Counterparts/Facsimile Signatures. This Contract may be executed in a number of identical counterparts. This Contract may be executed by facsimile signatures that shall be binding on the parties hereto, with original signatures to be delivered as soon as reasonably practical thereafter.
15.11 Time Of The Essence. It is expressly agreed by the parties hereto that time is of the essence with respect to this Contract.
15.12 Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default, omission, or failure of performance hereunder shall impair any right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. No waiver, amendment, release, or modification of this Contract shall be established by conduct, custom, or course of dealing, and all waivers must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.
15.13 Attorneys' Fees. In the event either party hereto commences litigation or arbitration against the other to enforce its rights hereunder, the substantially prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incidental to such litigation and arbitration, including the cost of in--house counsel and any appeals.
15.14 Time Periods. Should the last day of a time period fall on a weekend or legal holiday, the next Business Day thereafter shall be considered the end of the time period.
15.15 Third--Party Beneficiaries,. This Contract shall solely benefit the parties hereto. There are no third--party beneficiaries to this Contract, except for Seller's Affiliates, parent and subsidiary entities, successors, assigns, partners, managers, members, employees, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, counsel, representatives, agents, Hotel Manager and Vail (collectively, including Seller, "Seller's Indemnified Parties"), with respect to Purchaser's indemnification obligations hereunder, and the Purchaser Indemnified Parties, with respect to Seller's indemnification obligations hereunder.
15.16 Successors. The terms and provisions of this Contract shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
15.17 No Recording. Purchaser shall not cause or allow this Contract or any contract or other document related hereto, nor any memorandum or other evidence hereof, to be recorded or become a public record without Seller's prior written consent, which consent may be withheld at Seller's sole discretion. If Purchaser records this Contract or any other memorandum or evidence thereof, Purchaser shall be in default of its obligations under this Contract. Purchaser
hereby appoints Seller as Purchaser's attorney--in--fact to prepare and record any documents necessary to effect the nullification and release of this Contract or other memorandum or evidence thereof from the public records. This appointment shall be coupled with an interest and irrevocable.
15.18 Relationship of Parties. Purchaser and Seller acknowledge and agree that the relationship established between the parties pursuant to this Contract is only that of a seller and a purchaser of property. Neither Purchaser nor Seller is, nor shall either hold itself out to be, the agent, employee, joint venturer or partner of the other party.
15.19 Dispute Resolution. 15.19.1 Disputes Subject to Arbitration. If any claim, dispute or difference of
any kind whatsoever (a "Dispute") shall arise out of or in connection with or in relation to this Contract, whether in contract, tort, statutory, or otherwise, and including any questions regarding the existence, scope, validity, breach or termination of this Contract, the Dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section 15.19. The parties hereby agree that the Tribunal shall have the power to order equitable remedies, including specific performance and injunctive relief
15.19.2 Selection of Arbitral Tribunal. An arbitral tribunal of three arbitrators (the "Tribunal") shall be established in conformity with the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS, excluding Rule 30 thereof, in effect at the time such arbitration is commenced. Each party shall appoint an arbitrator within 15 days after the date of a request to initiate arbitration, and the two appointed arbitrators will then jointly appoint a third arbitrator within 15 days after the date of the appointment of the second arbitrator, to act as chairman of the Tribunal. Arbitrators not appointed within the time limits set forth in the preceding sentence shall be appointed by JAMS.
15.19.3 Arbitration Proceedings. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS, excluding Rule 30 thereof The arbitrators shall apply the internal laws of the State of Wyoming (exclusive of choice of law principles) in resolving the Dispute. Issues relating to the conduct of the arbitration and enforcement of any award shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1--16. No party to any Dispute shall be required to join any other person as a party to the Dispute pursuant to the arbitration provisions set forth in this Section 15.19.
15.19.4 The Award; Expenses. Except as expressly required by applicable law, the Tribunal shall limit its monetary awards to compensatory damages (which may include a requirement that the losing party bear attorneys' fees and costs of the arbitration proceeding) and shall not award punitive or exemplary damages of any kind. Unless the Tribunal determines otherwise, each party to an arbitration proceeding shall be responsible for all fees and expenses of such party's attorneys, witnesses, and other representatives, and one--half of the other fees and expenses of the Tribunal and the other costs of the arbitration shall be allocated to and paid by (i) the party or parties initiating the respective arbitration proceeding and (ii) the party or parties against whom the respective arbitration proceeding is brought. Any monetary award shall be in dollars of the United States of America. The award rendered in any arbitration commenced
hereunder shall be final and binding upon the parties, and each party hereby waives any claim or appeal whatsoever against it or any defense against its enforcement.
15.19.5 Obligation to Arbitrate. The obligation to arbitrate under this Section 15.19 is binding on the parties, successors and assigns. For purposes of appointing arbitrators, any party, successors and assigns shall jointly appoint such party's arbitrator.
15.19.6 Continuing Obligations. Until such time as a final determination of any Dispute is obtained pursuant to this Section 15.19 and, notwithstanding any termination of or default under, or alleged termination of or default under, this Contract, all parties to this Contract involved in such Dispute shall remain liable for, and shall be required to continue to satisfy, their respective obligations under this Contract.
15.20 Special Taxing Districts. Seller provides the following disclosures to Purchaser: SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL LEVIES AND EXCESSIVE TAX BURDENS TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL LEVIES. PURCHASER SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE DEBT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORIZED GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH DISTRICTS, EXISTING MILL LEVIES OF SUCH DISTRICT SERVICING SUCH INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INCREASE IN SUCH MILL LEVIES.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the date first set forth above.
Seller:
JHL&S LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title:
Purchaser:
LODGING CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title:
Purchaser's Tax Identification Number/Social Security Number:
Guarantor:
The undersigned hereby guarantees the obligations of Seller under Section 10.2.2, but only to the extent that Seller would be liable under the terms of this Contract.
THE VAIL CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the date first set forth above,
Seller:
Purchaser:
LODGING CAPITAL PAR LLC, an Illinois limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title;
Purchaser's Tax Identification Number/Social Security Number:
Guarantor:
The undersigned hereby guarantees the obligations of Seller mder Section 10.2.2, but only to the extent that Seller would be liable under the terms of this Contract.
ESCROW AGENT SIGNATURE PAGE
The undersigned executes the Contract to which this signature page is attached for the purpose of agreeing to the provisions of Section 2.5 of the Contract, and hereby establishes December 22, 2005 as of the date of opening of escrow and designates as the escrow number assigned to this escrow.
ESCROW AGENT:
JACKSON HOLE TITLE COMPANY
By:
Name:
Title:
BROKER SIGNATURE PAGE
The undersigned Broker hereby executes this Broker Signature Page solely to confirm the following: (a) Broker represents only Seller in the transaction described in the Contract to which this signature page is attached, (b) Broker acknowledges that the only compensation due to Broker in connection with the Closing of the transaction described in the Contract to which this signature page is attached is as set forth in a separate agreement between Seller and Broker, and (c) Broker represents and warrants to Seller that Broker and its Affiliates has not and will not receive any compensation (cash or otherwise) from or on behalf of Purchaser or any Affiliate thereof in connection with the transaction, and do not, and will not at the Closing, have any direct or indirect legal, beneficial, economic or voting interest in Purchaser (or in an assignee of Purchaser, which pursuant to Section 11.3 of the Contract, acquires the Property at the Closing) nor has Purchaser granted (as of the Effective Date or the Closing Date) to the Broker or any of its Affiliates any right or option to acquire any direct or indirect legal, beneficial, economic or voting interest in Purchaser.
BROKER:
JONES LANG LASALLE HOTELS
By:
Name: Title:
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF LAND
Lot 1 of the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation Addition, First Filing -- Amended, Teton County, Wyoming, according to that plat recorded in the Office of the Teton County Clerk on April 21, 1972 as Plat No. 209.
Lot 216 of the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation Addition, Replat of the Nineteenth Filing, Teton County, Wyoming, according to that plat recorded in the Office of the Teton County Clerk on July 3, 2001 as Plat No. 1017.
EXHIBIT B
FORM OF SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, effective as of the -- day of 2006,
BETWEEN:
JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, having an address at c/o Vail Associates, Inc., 137 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado 81620, hereinafter referred to as Grantor;
AND
a
having an address at
, hereinafter referred to
as Grantee.
WITNESSETH:
That the Grantor in consideration of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, lawful money of the United States, and other good and valuable consideration, paid by the Grantee, does hereby grant and release and convey unto the Grantee, the heirs or successors and assigns of the Grantee forever,
ALL THAT CERTAIN plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Teton, State of Wyoming, having an address at 7710 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, Wyoming 83025, commonly known as Snake River Lodge & Spa, and more particularly described on Schedule A annexed hereto and made a part hereof;
SUBJECT to all easements, covenants, restrictions and other matters sight and of record affecting the above described premises.
TOGETHER with all right, title and interest, if any, of the Grantor in and to any streets and roads abutting the described premises to the center lines thereof;
TOGETHER with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the Grantor in and to said premises;
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the Grantee, the heirs or successors and assigns of the Grantee forever. The Grantor will warrant and forever defend the right and title to the above described property unto Grantee against the lawful claims of all persons owning, holding or claiming by, through or under Grantor, other than and subject to claims arising from or under easements, covenants, restrictions and other matters sight and of record.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this instrument on the date set forth in the acknowledgment below but to be effective for all purposes as of the date first above written.
JHL&S LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company,
By: Name: Title:
WITNESSES:
Print Name:
Print Name:
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
Before me, a Notary Public in and for this State, on this day of , 2005,
personally appeared , to me known (or proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence), to be the identical person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument in his/her capacity as of
, in its capacity as of
JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the instrument for the purposes and consideration expressed in the instrument.
X
Print Name of Notary Public:
(AFFIX SEAL OR STAMP) My Commission Expires on:
SEND TAX BILLS TO:
SCHEDULE A Legal Description
Lot 1 of the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation Addition, First Filing -- Amended, Teton County, Wyoming, according to that plat recorded in the Office of the Teton County Clerk on April 21, 1972 as Plat No. 209.
Lot 216 of the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation Addition, Replat of the Nineteenth Filing, Teton County, Wyoming, according to that plat recorded in the Office of the Teton County Clerk on July 3, 2001 as Plat No. 1017.
EXHIBIT C,
FORM OF BILL OF SALE
THIS BILL OF SALE ("Bill of Sale") is made this day of , 2006
by JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Seller"), in favor of , a Delaware limited liability company ("Purchaser").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Contract dated as of December , 2005 ("Contract") with respect to the sale of certain the Real Property
identified on Schedule A attached thereto and the Improvements located thereon. (Any term with its initial letter capitalized and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Contract.)
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller does hereby absolutely and unconditionally give, grant, bargain, sell, transfer, set over, assign, convey, release, confirm and deliver to Purchaser all of the Personal Property, Inventory, Consumables and Operating Equipment, without representation or warranty of any kind whatsoever except as set forth in and subject to the terms of the Contract.
WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS TRANSFERRED, WHETHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE, PERSONAL OR REAL, SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW OR UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED (OR ANY OTHER STATE).
This Bill of Sale shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors, assigns, personal representatives, heirs and legatees of Purchaser and Seller.
This Bill of Sale shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforceable in accordance with, the laws of the State of Wyoming.
EXECUTED as of the day of , 2006. Seller:
JHL&S LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company
By:
Name:
Title:
EXHIBIT D
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
This Assignment and Assumption (this "Assignment") is executed by JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Seller"), in favor of Lodging Capital Partners, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Purchaser") as of , 2006 (the "Effective Date").
Seller and Purchaser, have entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Contract dated as of 200 ("Contract"), in which Seller has agreed to sell and Purchaser
has agreed to purchase the Land described in Schedule A attached thereto and the Improvements located thereon (collectively, the "Hotel"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Contract.
Pursuant to the Contract, Seller has agreed to assign, without recourse or warranty, to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest, if any, in and to the Bookings, the Property Contracts, the Leases, the Permits (other than Excluded Permits), the Hotel Books and Records, and the Miscellaneous Property Assets, and Purchaser assumes the Assumed Obligations thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Purchaser agree as follows:
WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS TRANSFERRED, WHETHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE, PERSONAL OR REAL, SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW OR UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED (OR ANY OTHER STATE).
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WITNESS the signatures of the undersigned. Dated: , 2006
Seller:
JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company
By: Name: Title:
Purchaser:
LODGING CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company
By: Name: Title:
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
[TO COME]
EXHIBIT F
FORM OF JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT CORPORATION CONSENT
Mr. Jerry Blann
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Corporation P.O. Box 290
Teton Village, Wyoming 83025
Re: Consent to Assignment of Easement and License Agreements pursuant to the proposed sale of the Snake River Lodge & Spa by JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Seller") to Lodging Capital Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or its designee ("Buyer").
Dear Mr. Blann:
As you are aware, Buyer and Seller are engaged in negotiations for the purchase and sale of the Snake River Lodge & Spa (the "Hotel") in Teton County, Wyoming. In connection with the proposed sale of the Hotel, Seller has agreed to assign to Buyer certain easement and license agreements (collectively, the "Agreements") granted to Seller by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Corporation ("JHMR"). The Agreements proposed to be assigned are as follows: (i) the Easement Agreement dated November 26, 2003 (the "Easement Agreement"), which provides for pedestrian access across the "Access Way" between the Hotel and the Bridger Center Plaza, (ii) the License Agreement dated November 26, 2003, which provides for skier and snowboarder access across the "License Way" at the Bridger Center Plaza, and (iii) the Skier Access Way License Agreement dated November 26, 2003, which provides for pedestrian, skier and snowboarder access across the "Pedestrian Plaza" at the Bridger Center Plaza. For ease of reference, the foregoing Agreements are attached hereto as Exhibits A, B and C, respectively.
By this letter, Buyer respectfully requests that JHMR consent to Seller's assignment of the Agreements to Buyer and confirm certain other information and understandings.
Accordingly, by its countersignature below, JHMR hereby confirms the following, upon which Buyer and Buyer's lenders shall be entitled to rely:
Hotel and the Bridger Center Plaza, and (B) the precise legal boundaries of the Access Way, the License Way and the Pedestrian Plaza, respectively, provided that such description and map shall be subject to prior review and approval by JHMR.
Please acknowledge your agreement to the foregoing by signing where indicated below and returning one copy of this letter with your original signature to the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
LODGING CAPITAL PARTNERS, a Delaware limited liability company
By: Its:
AGREED TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED THIS DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT CORPORATION, a Wyoming corporation
By:
Its:
EXHIBITS A, B, C
[OMITTED]
EXHIBIT G
TENANT NOTIFICATION
(Date)
[FORM TO BE REVIEWED BY LOCAL COUNSEL] To Tenants of [insert name of Community];
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that, effective this date, Snake River Lodge & Spa has been sold to ("Purchaser").
Effective immediately, please make all rent checks payable to and
make all rental payments to . Purchaser is solely responsible for returning any
security deposit to which you are entitled at the termination of your lease.
Please contact at if you have any questions
regarding this transfer.
Very truly yours,
[PURCHASER]
a [Purchaser's State] [type entity]
By:
Name:
Title:
EXHIBIT H
FORM OF LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER
This ASSIGNMENT is entered into as of this day of , 2006 by and
between JHL&S LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Assignor") and ("Assignee").
WHEREAS, Assignor is also sold certain real property and improvements on to Assignee commonly known as the Snake River Lodge & Spa which is located in Teton Village, Wyoming (the "Sale");
WHEREAS, on or about , the Board of County
Commissioners of Teton County issued liquor license No. to Assignor to be
used by the Assignor for the benefit of the Snake River Lodge & Spa (the "Liquor License"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Sale, Assignee and Assignor agreed to assign and generally cooperate in the transfer of the Liquor License to Assignee.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Assignor does hereby assign all of its interest, rights, liabilities and obligations under the Liquor License to Assignee. Assignee does hereby agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions of the Liquor License and the transfer provisions provided for in Wyo. Stat. §12--4--601 et. seq.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties duly authorized representatives have executed this Assignment on the date first set forth above.
ASSIGNOR:
JHL&S LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company
Edward Mace, Manager ASSIGNEE:
SCHEDULE 1.1.30
EXCLUDED PERMITS
None.
SCHEDULE 1.1.31
EXCLUDED PROPERTY
1 -- Cash register
1 -- Refrigerator
2 -- large product shelves 1 -- glass product shelf
SCHEDULE 6.7.1
RESTRICTED CASH ACCOUNT(S)
Jackson State Bank Account # 2303322
Snake River Property Management Co Rental Trust Account
SCHEDULE 6.7.14
CAPITAL LEASES
Pitney Bowes Lease of mail scale and postage meter equipment
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.6
APPROVALS
None.
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.12
ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS
PARTY/CASE NAME |
DETAILS |
McDonald, Dorothy v. JHL&S, LLC, Snake River Property Management, Cheyenne Creek Improved Property, LLC |
Slip and fall |
Andrew Lehman |
Guest alleges that he received burns on his legs from a spa treatment. |
Sainsbury Construction Co. Inc. vs. Union Pointe Construction Corporation, Union Pointe LLC, RCD. Inc., Mountainside, LLC, and JHL&S LLC |
Subcontractor collection suit relating to construction of the condominium building adjacent to the hotel. JHL&S is an improper party as it was never involved in the ownership or development of the condominium building. |
JHL&S LLC vs. Union Pointe Construction Corporation, LLC and Design Resources |
Defective construction suit against Union Pointe (general contractor) and Design Resources (architect) for work performed on the spa building. |
Crickett L. Reid and David G. McConnell vs. Mech Co et al |
JHL&S is not named in suit but JHL&S affiliates were named, and were subsequently dismissed. There is a potential for further claim by third-- party defendant, although there is no knowledge of any such claim. |
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.13
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
None.
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.14
PROPERTY CONTRACTS
CONTRACT PARTY David Green Organization Hinton & Grusich, Inc.
Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Spafinder
Jackson Hole Airport Board Virtuoso
Virtuoso
Jackson Hole Net
Digital Alchemy VRX Studios VRX Studios Trave1CLICK Hotelligence Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Luxury Link
Airport Vending
H&H Business Systems
High Country Linen Supply
Jazz Software
Lodgenet
MDU (Bresnan Communications)
Shift4 Corporation
USA Today
Jackson Hole Compunet
Jackson Hole Air
Wayport
Newmarket International (Delphi ) Tharaldson Communications, Inc. Gym Outfitters
Ecolab
Thyssenkrupp Elevator
DESCRIPTION
Sales representation services Group sales support services
Reservations and promotional services
Property listing services Advertising space
Preferred Supplier Agreement 2005 Preferred Supplier Agreement 2006 Advertising & directory listings Computer marketing systems Virtual Tours for Website Web hosting services
Competitive data
Reservations
Marketing
Vending machine service Office machine maintenance Laundry services
Call Accounting software license and maintenance
Pay per view services
Cable television services
Credit card processing software installation and support Newspaper delivery service Tech support
Participation in airline guarantees program
Wireless Internet Installation & Service
Annual support & maintenance Phone system support & maintenance
Fitness equipment semi--annual preventive maintenance Pest elimination
Elevator maintenance
Thyssenkrupp Elevator
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
RCD, Inc. and Mountainside, LLC
The Residences at Snake River Lodge and Spa Owners Association
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Pegasus
Springer--Miller Systems Inc. (SMS) Boxport, LLC
Resort Technologies Partners (RTP) Laura Davidson Public Relations Carino Collection
HelmsBriscoe Performance Group, Inc.
Cramer Consulting
Total Response
Starbucks E.B. Lane Data Plus
CS 204 -- CSMH, LLC
CS 206 -- Edwin Lojeski & Maureen Bolton
CS 301 -- Robinson and Sons, LLC CS 305 -- Deborah and Johnny Jallad
CS 402 -- C2H, LLC
CS 403 -- Richard H. Cullifer Revocable Trust
CS 404 -- Dreamspot LLC, Sandy Hesler, Executor
CS 406 -- CS1, LLC
Examination & lubrication service Easement Agreement (Skiway Access)
Skier Access Way License Agreement
License Agreement (Skiway Access)
Hotel Facilities, Spa and Services Agreement ("Facilities
Agreement")
Association Management Agreement
Letter Agreement permitting the encroachment of the porte
cochere and entrance loop onto JHMR property Reservations
Software support & maintenance
Purchasing
Website design Public relations Sales representation
Sales representation Sales representation Brochure fulfillment Coffee & tea products Advertising
Software support & maintenance
Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement
Res 130 -- Cheyenne Creek Improved Property, LLC Res 131/132 -- Glenn E. Sugden Living Trust |
Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement |
Res 434 -- Cheyenne Creek Improved Property, LLC
Res 435 -- Cheyenne Creek Improved Property, LLC
Res 436 -- Ella Kedan Revocable Trust Res 437 -- Louis P. Ferris
Res 438 -- Randall Mayers
Res 439/440 -- Richard Sugden
Res 441 -- Dennis and Mary Kass Schumer
Res 530 -- Real Estate of Jackson Hole Res 535 -- Jerry Johnson
Underground, Inc. (Real Estate of Jackson Hole)'
Beleza
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort M&J Storage
Pitney Bowes
Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement
Property Management Agreement Property Management Agreement Real Property Lease
Real Property Lease Real Property Lease Real Property Lease Personal Property Lease
i The original agreement was dated May 15, 1998. Underground, Inc. has been unwilling to acknowledge the effectiveness of any amendment to the original agreement, which amendment is dated December 21, 2000."
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.16
INSURANCE
Vail Resorts Insurance Coverages for the 05--06 Fiscal Year |
Policy Number and Limits KTJ--CMB--545D639--7--05 |
|
Property -- Travelers Property Casualty Company of America |
||
¨ |
Blanket Real & Personal Property, Business Income & Extra Expense |
$500,000,000 |
¨ |
Boiler & Machinery-- Total Limit per Breakdown |
$100,000,000 |
¨ |
Per occurrence -- Annual Aggregate for Flood |
$25,000,000 |
¨ |
Per occurrence--Annual Aggregate for Earthquake |
$25,000,000 |
¨ |
California Earthquake |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Electronic Data Processing Equipment |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Accounts Receivable |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Valuable Papers |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Fine Arts |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Newly Constructed or Acquired-- 120 Days |
$25,000,000 |
¨ |
Outdoor Property including Debris Removal |
$25,000,000 |
¨ |
Tees & Greens |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Ordinance or Law, Demolition, Increased Cost of Construction |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Utility Services |
$10,000,000 |
¨ |
Cranes & Booms |
$500,000 |
¨ |
Extended Period of Indemnity |
365 Days |
Deductibles |
Per occurrence-- Property Damage, Boiler & Machinery |
$100,000 |
Flood & Earthquake |
$100,000 |
|
California Earthquake |
5% or min. of $100,000 |
|
Restaurants |
$25,000 |
|
Mobile Equipment |
$25,000 |
|
Time Element |
24 Hours |
California Earthquake -- Underwriters at Lloyd's, London/ Alea London, Ltd. NSM25347/UAL25347/AX0636
Deductible 5% per unit
Commercial General Liability -- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company EB1--661--004265--035 |
||
¨ |
Each Occurrence |
$4,000,000 |
¨ |
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Limit |
$4,000,000 |
¨ |
General Aggregate |
$9,000,000 |
¨ |
Employers Liability-- WY Excess over SIR |
$1,000,000 |
¨ |
Sexual Abuse & Molestation |
$1,000,000 |
¨ |
Employee Benefits Liability (Claims Made-- Each Occurrence & Agg.) |
$1,000,000 |
Retention
Per Occurrence-- Self--Insured Retention $1,000,000
Automobile -- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Per Occurrence
Umbrella Liability -- Ace American Insurance Company
Retention
Excess Liability -- Westchester Fire Insurance Company
$25,000,000 xs $5,000,000
Excess Liability -- RSUI Indemnity Company
$30,000,000 xs $30,000,000
Excess Liability -- Ace American Insurance Company
$10,000,000 xs $60,000,000
Excess Liability -- St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
$25,000,000 xs $70,000,000
Excess Liability -- Starr Excess Liability Company
$50,000,000 xs $95,000,000
D&O Liability -- National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA Claims Made
Retentions
D&O Liability -- Excess -- St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company 583CM0455
D&O Liability -- Excess -- Lloyd's of London FD0504601
Directors & Officers Liability --Side A -- DIC Excess -- Federal Insurance Company 6801--2619
Crime Coverage -- Federal Insurance Company ¨ Employee Theft ¨ Premises Coverage ¨ In Transit ¨ Forgery ¨ Computer Fraud ¨ Funds Transfer Fraud Retentions Each Claim Fiduciary Liability -- Federal Insurance Company Claims Made ¨ Each Claim ¨ Policy Limit Retentions Each Claim Employed Lawyers Prof. -- American International Specialty Lines Ins. Co. Claims Made ¨ Each Claim ¨ Policy Limit ¨ Securities Claims |
8103--1593 8103--1593 4932618 |
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $100,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $50,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 |
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.18
PROPERTY TAX APPEALS,
None.
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.19
PERMITS
None.
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.20 LIQUOR LICENSE
Resort Liquor License No. 2553
SCHEDULE 8.1.1.22
TRADEMARKS
Type of Intellectual Property |
Description |
Registered |
Trade Name |
Snake River Lodge & Spa |
Wyoming |
Trade Name |
Snake River Property Management Company |
Wyoming |
URL |
snakeriverlodge.com |
Exhibit 10.33(a)
CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT
dated as of
January 31, 2006
among
ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC,
The LENDERS Party Hereto,
and
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Administrative Agent,
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$175,000,000
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Joint Lead Arrangers
1.01 Certain Defined Terms 1
1.02 Accounting Terms and Determinations 25
1.03 Terms Generally 25
1.04 Additional Defined Terms 25
Article II THE LOAN FACILITY 26
2.01 Loans 26
2.02 Borrowings; Certain Notices 27
2.03 Changes to Commitments 31
2.04 Lending Offices 31
2.05 Several Obligations; Remedies Independent 31
2.06 Notes 32
2.07 Conversion and Continuations of Loans 32
2.08 Metro District Bonds 33
Article III PAYMENTS OF INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL 34
3.01 Interest 34
3.02 Repayment of Loans 34
3.03 Late Charge 34
3.04 Optional Prepayments 35
3.05 Mandatory Prepayments 35
3.06 Interest and Other Charges on Prepayment 37
3.07 Lender's Records as to Sums Owing 37
3.08 Application of Payments Received 37
3.09 Sharing of Payments, Etc 38
Article IV EXTENSION OF THE MATURITY DATE 38
4.01 Extension of Scheduled Maturity Date 38
Article V INCREASED COSTS, LIBOR AVAILABILITY, ILLEGALITY, ETC 39
5.01 Costs of Making or Maintaining LIBOR Rate Loans 39
5.02 Limitation on LIBOR Rate Loans; LIBOR Not Available 40
5.03 Illegality 41
5.04 Treatment of Affected Loans 41
5.05 Compensation 42
5.06 Additional Waivers 43
5.07 Taxes 43
Article VI CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 44
6.01 Conditions Precedent to Closing and the Effectiveness of Commitments 44
6.02 Conditions Precedent to the making of any Loans 45
6.03 Conditions Precedent to the Final Loans 47
Article VII DISBURSEMENT OF THE LOANS; LOAN BALANCING 47
7.01 General Conditions 47
7.02 Loan Balancing 49
7.03 Project Budget Line--Items; Loans to be Used for Specific Line--Items 50
7.04 Project Budget Contingencies 50
7.05 Interest; Fees; and Expenses 51
7.06 Retainage 51
7.07 Unsatisfactory Work 52
7.08 No Waiver or Approval by Reason of Loan Advances 53
7.09 Construction Consultant 53
7.10 Authorization to Make Loan Advances to Cure Borrower's Defaults 53
7.11 Administrative Agent's Right to Make Loan Advances in Compliance with the Completion Guaranty and Development Agreement Guaranty 54
7.12 No Third--Party Benefit 54
Article VIII REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 54
8.01 Organization; Powers 54
8.02 Authorization; Enforceability 54
8.03 Government Approvals; No Conflicts 55
8.04 Financial Condition 55
8.05 Litigation 55
8.06 ERISA 55
8.07 Taxes 55
8.08 Investment and Holding Company Status 55
8.09 Environmental Matters 56
8.10 Organizational Structure 57
8.11 Title 57
8.12 No Bankruptcy Filing 57
8.13 Executive Offices; Places of Organization 58
8.14 Compliance; Government Approvals 58
8.15 Condemnation; Casualty 58
8.16 Utilities and Public Access; No Shared Facilities 58
8.17 Solvency 59
8.18 Governmental Regulations 59
8.19 No Joint Assessment; Separate Lots 59
8.20 Security Documents and Liens 59
8.21 Project Documents 60
8.22 Material Agreements 60
8.23 Project Budget 60
8.24 Insurance 60
8.25 Flood Zone 60
8.26 Boundaries 60
8.27 Illegal Activity 60
8.28 Permitted Liens 61
8.29 Anti--Terrorism Laws 61
8.30 Defaults 61
8.31 Design Professionals' Certificates 61
8.32 Other Representations 61
8.33 Loan In Balance 61
8.34 Employee Benefit Plans 61
8.35 No Construction 62
8.36 Appraisal 62
8.37 Labor Controversies 62
8.38 Insider 62
8.39 True and Complete Disclosure 62
8.40 Survival of Representations 62
Article IX AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF BORROWER 63
9.01 Information 63
9.02 Notices of Material Events 64
9.03 Existence, Etc 64
9.04 Compliance with Laws; Adverse Regulatory Changes 64
9.05 Insurance 65
9.06 Real Estate Taxes and Other Charges 66
9.07 Further Assurances 67
9.08 Performance of Project Documents, Material Agreements, and Easements 67
9.09 Performance of the Loan Documents 68
9.10 Books and Records; Inspection Rights 68
9.11 Environmental Compliance 68
9.12 Reserves 69
9.13 Accessibility Laws 70
9.14 Use of Proceeds; Margin Regulations 70
9.15 Inspection 70
9.16 Project Construction 71
9.17 Proceedings to Enjoin or Prevent Construction 72
9.18 Administrative Agent's, Lenders' and Construction Consultant's Actions for their Own Protection Only 72
9.19 Sign and Publicity 73
9.20 On--Site and Off--Site Materials 73
9.21 Minimum Loan Coverage Ratio 74
9.22 Loan to Value 74
9.23 Leasing 74
9.24 Parking Club Memberships 75
Article X NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF BORROWER 75
10.01 Fundamental Change 75
10.02 Limitation on Liens 76
10.03 Transfer; Pledge 76
10.04 Indebtedness 77
10.05 Investments 78
10.06 Restricted Payments 78
10.07 Change of Organization Structure; Location of Principal Office 78
10.08 Transactions with Affiliates 78
10.09 No Joint Assessment; Separate Lots 78
10.10 Zoning 78
10.11 ERISA 79
10.12 Amendment of Contracts and Government Approvals 79
10.13 Change Orders; Purchaser Upgrades 79
10.14 Metro District / Sales Tax Increment Financing 80
10.15 Anti--Terrorism Law 81
Article XI INSURANCE OR CONDEMNATION AWARDS 81
11.01 Casualties and Condemnations 81
11.02 Insurance Proceeds and Condemnation Awards 81
11.03 Application of Insurance Proceeds and Condemnation Awards 83
Article XII EVENTS OF DEFAULT 85
12.01 Events of Default 85
12.02 Remedies 88
Article XIII ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT 90
13.01 Appointment, Powers and Immunities 90
13.02 Reliance by Administrative Agent 92
13.03 Borrower Defaults 92
13.04 Rights as a Lender 94
13.05 Indemnification 94
13.06 Non--Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders 95
13.07 Failure to Act 95
13.08 Resignation and Removal of Administrative Agent 95
13.09 Consents and Certain Actions under, and Modifications of, Loan Documents 97
13.10 Authorization 99
13.11 Defaulting Lenders 99
13.12 Amendments Concerning Agency Functions 102
13.13 Liability of Administrative Agent 102
13.14 Transfer of Agency Function 103
13.15 Sharing of Payments, Etc 103
13.16 Bankruptcy of Borrower 103
13.17 Termination 103
Article XIV MISCELLANEOUS 104
14.01 Non--Waiver; Remedies Cumulative 104
14.02 Notices 104
14.03 Expenses, Etc 105
14.04 Indemnification 106
14.05 Amendments, Etc 106
14.06 Successors and Assigns 107
14.07 Assignments and Participations 107
14.08 Survival 108
14.09 Multiple Copies 108
14.10 Right of Set--off 108
14.11 Brokers 109
14.12 Estoppel Certificates 109
14.13 Preferences 110
14.14 Certain Waivers 110
14.15 Entire Agreement 110
14.16 Severability 110
14.17 Captions 111
14.18 Counterparts 111
14.19 GOVERNING LAW 111
14.20 SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION 111
14.21 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; COUNTERCLAIM 111
14.22 Confidentiality 112
14.23 Usury Savings Clause 113
14.24 Controlled Accounts 113
14.25 Financing Statements 114
14.26 Unavoidable Delay 114
Part A -- Existing Approvals Obtained 1
Part B -- Approvals to be Obtained at Later Date 1
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A -- Description of Land
Exhibit B -- Project Budget
Exhibit C -- List of Commitments and Proportionate Shares
Exhibit D -- Qualified Purchase Contracts
Exhibit E -- List of Plans and Specifications
Exhibit F -- Loan Par Value
Exhibit G -- Form of Request for Continuation or Conversion
Exhibit H-- -- Form of Request for Loan Advance
Exhibit I -- Bonded Subcontractors
Exhibit J -- Minimum Release Prices for Commercial Component
Exhibit K -- Anticipated Encumbrances
Exhibit L Subordination, Non--Disturbance and Attornment Agreement
SCHEDULES:
Schedule 6.01 -- Closing Conditions
Schedule 6.02 -- Conditions to Loans
Schedule 6.03 -- Conditions to Final Loans
Schedule 8.05 -- Pending Litigation
Schedule 8.10 -- Organizational Chart
Schedule 8.14 -- Government Approvals
Schedule 9.05 -- Insurance Requirements
CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT
This CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT is dated as of January 31, 2006, by and among ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (the "Borrower"); each of the lenders that is a signatory hereto identified under the caption "LENDERS" on the signature pages hereto (individually, a "Lender" and, collectively, the "Lenders"); and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent").
RECITALS
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
"Accessibility Laws" shall mean the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended from time to time, and any similar state or local laws, rules or regulations relating to the accessibility of buildings or facilities.
"Administrative Agent" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.
"Administrative Agent's Account" shall mean the account maintained by Administrative Agent with such bank as may from time to time be specified by Administrative Agent.
"Affiliate" shall mean, with respect to any Person, another Person that directly or indirectly controls, or is under common control with, or is controlled by, such Person and, if such Person is an individual, any member of the immediate family (including parents, spouse, children and siblings) of such individual and any trust whose principal beneficiary is such individual or one or more members of such immediate family and any Person who is controlled by any such member or trust.
"Agency Fee" shall mean any agency fees agreed to by Borrower and Administrative Agent.
"Agreement" shall mean this Construction Loan Agreement, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"Anticipated Encumbrances" shall mean those encumbrances, easements and agreements first appearing after the date hereof that Borrower reasonably anticipates will be required to obtain final Government Approval of the Project or for the sale or operation of the Project. No encumbrance, easement or agreement materially adversely affecting the Project may be an "Anticipated Encumbrance." A preliminary description of Anticipated Encumbrances is included as Exhibit K.
"Anti--Terrorism Laws" shall mean any Applicable Laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including, but not limited to, the Anti--Terrorism Order and the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Public Law 107--56.
"Anti--Terrorism Order" shall mean Executive Order No. 13,224, 66 Fed. Reg. 49,079 (2001), issued by the President of the United States of America (Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism).
"Applicable Law" shall mean any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of common law, order, decree, Government Approval, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy, requirement, or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of, or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by, any Governmental Authority, whether now or hereinafter in effect and, in each case, as amended (including any thereof pertaining to land use, zoning and building ordinances and codes).
"Applicable Interest Rate" shall mean, subject to Section 14.23 below, with respect to any Loan, (a) the LIBOR--Based Rate, (b) the Base Rate, or (c) during the existence of any Event of Default, the Default Rate.
"Applicable Lending Office" shall mean, for each Lender, the "Lending Office" of such Lender (or of an Affiliate of such Lender) designated by such Lender from time to time in writing to Administrative Agent.
"Applicable Margin" shall mean 145 basis points.
"Appraisal" shall mean the appraisal report of the Project from National Valuation Consultants, Inc. dated April 27, 2005, and any future appraisal of the Project ordered by Administrative Agent and prepared by an Appraiser, which Appraisal must comply in all respects with the standards for real estate appraisal established pursuant to Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and otherwise in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent.
"Appraised Land Value" shall mean the "as--is" appraised value of the Land only as determined by the Appraisal dated April 27, 2005, which amount is Thirty--Six Million, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($36,750,000.00) determined pursuant to the Appraisal by National Valuation Consultants, Inc.
"Appraised Value" shall mean the sum of the values of the Residential and Commercial Components as determined by an Appraisal. With respect to the Residential Component, the Appraised Value is the bulk discounted value to a single user "upon completion" of the Project, which amount, based upon the Appraisal dated April 27, 2005, is One Hundred Ninety--Nine Million and No/100 Dollars ($199,000,000.00), and with respect to the Commercial Component, the Appraised Value is the value "upon completion" of construction, which amount is Forty--Eight Million, Nine Hundred Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($48,930,000.00), as determined pursuant to the Appraisal dated April 27, 2005, by National Valuation Consultants, Inc.
"Appraiser" shall mean National Valuation Consultants, Inc., 950 S. Cherry Street, #800, Denver, CO 80246 or any other "state certified general appraiser" as such term is defined and construed under applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which appraiser must have been licensed and certified by the applicable Governmental Authority having jurisdiction in the state where the Project is located, and which appraiser shall have been selected by Administrative Agent.
"Architecture Agreement" shall mean that certain agreement entitled Architectural Work Release Agreement between The Vail Corporation and 42|40 Architecture, Inc., dated May 1, 2003, as amended.
"Assignment and Assumption" shall mean an Assignment and Assumption, duly executed by the parties thereto and consented to by Borrower and Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 14.07(b).
"Assignment of Architectural Agreements" shall mean that certain Assignment of Architectural Agreements and Plans and Specifications of even date herewith, and the "Architect's Consent" dated effective January 31, 2006 attached thereto, executed by Borrower, and the Borrower's Architect, in favor of Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, as the same may be Modified.
"Assignment of Borrower's Rights in Purchase Contracts" shall mean that certain Assignment of Borrower's Rights in Purchase Contracts of even date herewith, executed by the Borrower in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, as the same may be Modified.
"Assignment of Construction Agreements" shall mean that certain Assignment of Construction Agreements, and the "Contractor's Consent" attached thereto, of even date herewith executed by Borrower, and the General Contractor, in favor of Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, as the same may be Modified.
"Authorized Officer" shall mean, (a) with respect to any Person, any authorized officer of such Person whose name appears on a certificate of incumbency delivered concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, as such certificate of incumbency may be amended from time to time to identify the names of the individuals then holding such offices, and (b) with respect to Borrower, its Managing Member.
"Available Contingency Amount" shall mean an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the Contingency Fund available to Borrower for reallocation as set forth in Section 7.03(b) during each phase of Project Completion as follows: (a) 0% -- 25% complete 25% shall be available, (b) 26 -- 50% complete 50% shall be available, (c) 51% -- 75% complete 75% shall be available, and (d) 76% -- 100% complete 100% shall be available. The percentage of Completion shall be as determined by Administrative Agent and the Construction Consultant in their reasonable discretion.
"Bankruptcy Action" shall mean, as to any Person, (a) an involuntary proceeding shall be commenced or an involuntary petition shall be filed, seeking (i) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of such Person or its debts, or of a substantial part of its assets, under any Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for such Person or for a substantial part of its assets, and, in any such case, such proceeding or petition shall continue undismissed for a period of sixty (60) days or an order or decree approving or ordering any of the foregoing shall be entered; or (b) any Person shall (i) voluntarily commence any proceeding or file any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect, (ii) consent to the institution of, or fail to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in clause (a) above, (iii) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official of such Person or for a substantial part of any of their assets, (iv) file an answer admitting the allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, (v) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or (vi) take any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing.
"Bankruptcy Code" shall mean the Federal Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended from time to time.
"Base Building Work" shall mean all of that certain work to be performed by Borrower and/or its contractors constituting construction of the Improvements as more particularly described in the Plans and Specifications (except for (i) minor Punch List Items that do not adversely affect the use, occupancy or operation of the Project and (ii) tenant improvements to rentable space in the Commercial Component that is not yet occupied.)
"Base Rate" shall mean, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greater of the (a) Prime Rate for such day, and (b) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on that day as announced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plus 0.5%. Each change in any interest rate provided for herein based upon the Base Rate resulting from a change in the Base Rate shall take effect at the time of such change in the Base Rate.
"Base Rate Loans" shall mean the portions of the Outstanding Principal Amount that bear interest at the Base Rate.
"Borrower" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.
"Borrower Party" shall mean each of Borrower, and Guarantor.
"Borrower's Account" shall mean an account maintained by Borrower with U.S. Bank, National Association as may from time to time be specified by or approved by Administrative Agent to accept the deposit of loan advances in accordance with this Agreement.
"Borrower's Architect" shall mean 42|40 Architecture, Inc., or any replacement thereof approved by Administrative Agent.
"Business Day" shall mean any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in Colorado are authorized or required by law to remain closed; provided that, when used in connection with a borrowing, or Continuation of, or Conversion into, a payment or prepayment of principal of or interest on, or an Interest Period for, a LIBOR Rate Loan, or a notice by Borrower with respect to any such borrowing, Continuation, Conversion, payment, prepayment or Interest Period, the term "Business Day" shall also exclude any day on which banks are not open for dealings in dollar deposits in the London interbank market.
"Casualty" shall mean any loss of or damage to, any portion of the Project by fire or other casualty.
"CCR Agreement" shall mean any agreement regarding conditions, covenants and restrictions which may be entered into by Borrower which are related to all or any portion of the Project.
"Change of Control" shall mean any transaction that results in, directly or indirectly, (a) any Person other than Vail Resorts, Inc. or the Vail Corporation or a wholly--owned subsidiary thereof, whether directly or indirectly, owning 51% or more of the Equity Interests in Borrower, (b) any Person other than Vail Resorts, Inc. or The Vail Corporation or a wholly--owned subsidiary thereof having the responsibility for managing and administering the day--to--day business and affairs of Borrower, (c) in any other respects, any Person other than Vail Resorts, Inc. or The Vail Corporation directly or indirectly controlling Borrower, or (d) a "Change of Control Transaction" under the Principal Bank Credit Facility.
"Change Order" shall mean any Modification to (a) the Plans and Specifications, (b) the Project Budget, (c) the Construction Schedule, or (d) the General Contract, a Major Subcontract or any subcontract, which increases the cost of Construction Work above the budgeted cost therefor previously approved by Administrative Agent but specifically excluding any Purchaser Upgrades.
"Closing Date" shall mean the date of this Agreement.
"Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
"Collateral" shall mean, collectively, (a) all construction materials and equipment and all furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and any other item of personal property in which Borrower now or hereafter owns or acquires any interest or right, including any of the foregoing that are leased, which are used or useful in the construction, operation, use, sale or occupancy of the Project (or any portion thereof); (b) all of Borrower's accounts receivable in connection with the Project (or any portion thereof); (c) all of Borrower's documents, instruments, contract rights (including any rights under any development agreement) and general intangibles relating to the present or future construction, use, sale, operation or occupancy of the Project (or any portion thereof), including the right to use the name "ArraBelle at Vail Square" or any such name given the Project, but excluding any rights to the Vail Resorts name and any tradenames or trademarks associated therewith; (d) all insurance proceeds from any policies of insurance covering any of the aforesaid; and (e) such other collateral as may be described in the Security Documents.
"Commercial Component" shall mean, collectively, the Hotel Component, Parking Club Component, Resort Services Component and the Retail Component.
"Commitment" shall mean, as to each Lender, the obligation of such Lender to make Loans in an aggregate amount up to but not exceeding the amount set opposite the name of such Lender on Exhibit C attached hereto under the caption "Commitment" or, in the case of a Person that becomes a Lender pursuant to an assignment permitted under Section 14.07(b), as specified in the respective Assignment and Assumption (consented to by Borrower and Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 14.07(b)) pursuant to which such assignment is effected, as such amount may be modified by any Assignment and Assumption or as determined by Administrative Agent.
"Completion" as applicable to the Construction Work, Project or Improvements shall mean the satisfaction of all of the following conditions: (a) the Construction Work (except for (i) minor Punch List Items that do not adversely affect the use, occupancy or operation thereof and (ii) tenant improvements to rentable space in the Commercial Component that is not yet occupied) or Base Building Work, as appropriate, shall be completed substantially in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; (b) the Construction Consultant or Design Professional, at Administrative Agent's discretion, shall have issued to Administrative Agent a report confirming the satisfaction of the condition set forth in clause (a) above; (c) valid certificates of occupancy for the entire Project (except the incomplete portions thereof referred to in clause (a) above) shall have been issued by the appropriate Governmental Authority (which certificates of occupancy may be temporary certificates of occupancy), and (d) the statutory lien period or periods within which contractors, subcontractors, mechanics, materialmen and others providing labor and/or materials must file mechanic's and other liens shall have expired or appropriate waivers of such liens or bonds sufficient to cover the amount of such liens reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent shall have been obtained from such parties or the Borrower, as appropriate.
"Completion Date" shall mean, subject to Section 14.26, (a) with respect to the Residential Component, the first to occur of (i) the date that is fifteen (15) days in advance of the date required for delivery of a Unit pursuant to the terms of a Qualified Purchase Contract, or (ii) the date that is twenty--six (26) months after the Closing Date, and (b) with respect to the Project (other than the Residential Component), the Scheduled Maturity Date.
"Completion Guaranty" shall mean that certain Guaranty of Completion executed by Guarantor in favor of Administrative Agent substantially concurrently herewith, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"Condemnation" shall mean a taking or voluntary conveyance during the term hereof of all or part of the Project, or any interest therein or right accruing thereto or use thereof, as the result of, or in settlement of, any condemnation or other eminent domain proceeding (including but not limited to any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of such taking) by any Governmental Authority affecting the Project or any portion thereof whether or not the same shall have actually been commenced.
"Condemnation Awards" shall mean all compensation, awards, damages, rights of action and proceeds awarded to Borrower by reason of a Condemnation.
"Consents" shall mean the written consents of the Borrower's Architect and the General Contractor attached to the Assignment of Architecture Agreement and the Assignment of Construction Agreements, respectively.
"Construction Consultant" shall mean RE Tech + and/or such other consultant as Administrative Agent may engage on behalf of the Lenders in connection herewith.
"Construction Schedule" shall mean the schedule prepared and certified by Borrower and verified by the Construction Consultant establishing a timetable for commencement and Completion of the Construction Work, showing, on a monthly basis, the anticipated progress of the Construction Work and showing that all of the Construction Work will be completed on or before the Completion Date, as the same may from time to time hereafter be Modified in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
"Construction Work" shall mean all work and materials (including all labor, equipment and fixtures with respect thereto) necessary to construct the Improvements, all of which shall be performed and completed in accordance with and as contemplated by the Plans and Specifications and all Applicable Laws.
"Consumer Price Index" shall mean the consumer price index for the Denver area for all Urban Consumers--All Items, published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.
"Continue", "Continuation" and "Continued" shall refer to the continuation pursuant to Section 2.07 of (a) a LIBOR Rate Loan from one Interest Period to the next Interest Period or (b) a Base Rate Loan at the Base Rate.
"Controlled Account" shall mean one or more deposit accounts established by Administrative Agent (for the benefit of the Lenders) at a depository bank or financial institution that is acceptable to Administrative Agent, and which is established and maintained in accordance with Section 14.24 herewith.
"Convert", "Conversion" and "Converted" shall refer to a conversion pursuant to Section 2.07 of one Type of Loans into another Type of Loans.
"Cost and Plan Review" shall mean a report of the Construction Consultant in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent, as to the Project Budget, the Plans and Specifications, the Pro Forma Draw Schedule, the Construction Schedule, equipment selection, expected performance, operating costs and as to such other matters as Administrative Agent may reasonably request, including, without limitation, a detailed plan and cost review.
"Date Down Endorsement" shall mean any date down endorsements to the Title Policy or other evidence of date down of title acceptable to Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion covering disbursements of loan proceeds made or to be made subsequent to the date of the Title Insurance Policy.
"Default" shall mean an event that with notice, lapse of time, or both would become an Event of Default.
"Default Rate" shall mean, as applicable, a rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the LIBOR--Based Rate plus three and one--half percent (3.5%) or (b) the Base Rate as in effect from time to time plus three and one--half percent (3.5%); provided, however, that in no event shall the Default Rate exceed the Maximum Rate.
"Depository Bank" shall mean any bank or financial institution in which a Controlled Account is established in accordance with Section 14.24 hereof.
"Design Professional" shall mean, collectively, Borrower's Architect, structural engineer, mechanical engineer and other design professionals relating to the Construction Work, as approved by Administrative Agent, and any reference in this Agreement to a certification or other document to be executed by the applicable Design Professional shall mean one or more of such Design Professionals designated by Administrative Agent as the Design Professionals to execute such certification or document, depending on the areas of expertise covered by such certification or document.
"Development Agreement" shall mean that certain Core Site Development Agreement dated effective November 8, 2004, by and among the Town of Vail, Vail Reinvestment Authority, and The Vail Corporation, d/b/a Vail Associates, Inc.
"Development Agreement Guaranty" shall mean that certain Development Agreement Guaranty executed by Guarantor in favor of Administrative Agent substantially concurrently herewith, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"Discretionary Approvals" shall mean all discretionary governmental approvals, authorizations, permits and entitlements which have been or will be issued with respect to the Improvements, including, without limitation, all applicable building, land use and zoning approvals, annexation agreements, plot plan approvals, subdivision approvals (including the approval and recordation of any required subdivision map), environmental approvals (including a negative declaration or an environmental impact report if required under applicable law), and sewer and water permits.
"Distribution" shall mean a payment of cash, assets, or proceeds of any kind by a Person (the "Distributor") to any other Person (a "Distributee") that owns a direct or indirect Equity Interest in such Distributor, including, without limitation, repayment of any loans made by such Distributee to such Distributor, or a return of any capital contribution made by such Distributee, distributions upon termination, liquidation or dissolution of such Distributor.
"Dollars" and "$" shall mean lawful money of the United States of America.
"Earnest Money Deposits" shall mean any cash deposits, paid or given as security for obligations of purchasers under any Qualified Purchase Contract and referred to therein as a "Construction Deposit," "Reservation Deposit" or "Earnest Money." Earnest Money Deposits may be used in connection with construction of Improvements subject to a Qualified Purchase Contract.
"Eligible Assignee" shall mean any of the following, in each case acceptable to Administrative Agent and Borrower: (a) a commercial bank organized under the Laws of the United States, or any State thereof, and having (i) total assets in excess of $10 billion and (ii) the senior debt obligations of which for such bank's parents senior unsecured debt obligations are rated not less than (1) Baa--2 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or (2) BBB by S&P.
"Environmental Claim" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any written request for information by a Governmental Authority, or any written notice, notification, claim, administrative, regulatory or judicial action, suit, judgment, demand or other written communication by any Person or Governmental Authority alleging or asserting liability with respect to Borrower or the Project, whether for damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation, injunctive relief, investigatory, response, Remediation, damages to natural resources, personal injuries, fines or penalties arising out of, based on or resulting from (a) the presence, use or Release into the environment of any Hazardous Substance originating at or from, or otherwise affecting, the Project, (b) any fact, circumstance, condition or occurrence forming the basis of any violation, or alleged violation, of any Environmental Law by Borrower or otherwise affecting the health, safety or environmental condition of the Project or (c) any alleged injury or threat of injury to health, safety or the environment by Borrower or otherwise affecting the Project.
"Environmental Indemnity" shall mean that certain Environmental Indemnity Agreement by executed by Borrower and Guarantor substantially concurrently herewith, in favor of Administrative Agent, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"Environmental Laws" shall mean any and all present and future federal, state and local laws, rules or regulations, and any orders or decrees, in each case as now or hereafter in effect, relating to the regulation or protection of health, safety or the environment or the Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Substances into the indoor or outdoor environment, including ambient air, soil, surface water, ground water, wetlands, land or subsurface strata, or otherwise relating to the use of Hazardous Substances.
"Environmental Losses" shall mean any losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, claims, suits, judgments, awards, liabilities (including but not limited to strict liabilities), obligations, debts, diminutions in value, fines, penalties, charges, costs of Remediation (whether or not performed voluntarily), amounts paid in settlement, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, litigation costs, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, engineers' fees, environmental consultants' fees, and investigation costs (including, but not limited to, costs for sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials, and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas), of whatever kind or nature, and whether or not incurred in connection with any judicial or administrative proceedings, actions, claims, suits, judgments or awards relating to Hazardous Substances, Environmental Claims, Environmental Liens and violation of Environmental Laws.
"Environmental Reports" shall mean, collectively, (a) the Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I) prepared in May, 2005, by Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc., (b) the Shaw Discharge Report, (c) Report of Air Monitoring and Visual Inspections prepared July 15, 2005, by Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc., and (d) any environmental surveys and assessments Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion may require.
"Equity Interests" shall mean shares of capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests in a limited liability company, beneficial interests in a trust or other equity ownership interests in a Person, and any warrants, options or other rights entitling the holder thereof to purchase or acquire any such equity interest.
"Equity Rights" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any subscriptions, options, warrants, commitments, preemptive rights or agreements of any kind (including any 'shareholders' or voting trust agreements) for the issuance, sale, registration or voting of, or securities convertible into, any additional shares of capital stock of any class, or partnership, membership or other ownership interests of any type in, such Person.
"ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
"ERISA Affiliate" shall mean any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that, together with any Borrower Party, is treated as a single employer under Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code, or, solely for purposes of Section 302 of ERISA and Section 412 of the Code, is treated as a single employer under Section 414 of the Code.
"ERISA Event" shall mean (a) any "reportable event", as defined in Section 4043 of ERISA or the regulations issued thereunder with respect to a Plan (other than an event for which the 30--day notice period is waived); (b) the existence with respect to any Plan of an "accumulated funding deficiency" (as defined in Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA), whether or not waived; (c) the filing pursuant to Section 412(d) of the Code or Section 303(d) of ERISA of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard with respect to any Plan; (d) the incurrence by a Borrower Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates of any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to the termination of any Plan; (e) the receipt by any Borrower Party or any ERISA Affiliate from the PBGC or a plan administrator of any notice relating to an intention to terminate any Plan or Plans or to appoint a trustee to administer any Plan; (f) the incurrence by a Borrower Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates of any liability with respect to the withdrawal or partial withdrawal from any Plan or Multiemployer Plan; or (g) the receipt by a Borrower Party or any ERISA Affiliate of any notice, or the receipt by any Multiemployer Plan from a Borrower Party or any ERISA Affiliate of any notice, concerning the imposition of Withdrawal Liability or a determination that a Multiemployer Plan is, or is expected to be, insolvent or in reorganization, within the meaning of Title IV of ERISA.
"Excluded Taxes" shall mean, with respect to Administrative Agent, any Lender, or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of Borrower hereunder, (a) income or franchise taxes imposed on (or measured by) its net income by the United States of America, or by the jurisdiction under the laws of which such recipient is organized or in which its principal office is located or, in the case of any Lender, in which its Applicable Lending Office is located, or (b) any branch profits taxes imposed by the United States of America or any similar tax imposed by any other jurisdiction in which Borrower is located.
"Facility Amount" shall mean One Hundred Seventy--Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($175,000,000.00) as such amount may be reduced pursuant to Sections 3.04 and 3.05 hereof.
"Federal Funds Rate" means, for any day, the weighted average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it.
"Foreign Lender" shall mean any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than that in which Borrower is located. For purposes of this definition, the United States of America, each state thereof and the District of Columbia shall be deemed to constitute a single jurisdiction.
"Funding Date" shall mean any Business Day on which proceeds of the Commitment are advanced to or for the benefit of Borrower in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
"GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States applied on a consistent basis, in accordance with Section 1.02.
"General Assignment" shall mean that certain Assignment of Contracts, Licenses, Approvals and Rights executed by Borrower for the benefit of Administrative Agent substantially concurrently herewith, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"General Contract" shall mean that certain Construction Contract dated as of April 15, 2005, as amended by Change Orders, including without limitation, Change Order 13 dated January 13, 2006, between Borrower and the General Contractor, as the same may be Modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
"General Contractor" shall mean Shaw Construction.
"General Contractor Fee" shall mean the general contractor fees agreed to by Borrower and General Contractor as provided in the General Contract.
"Government Approval" shall mean any action, authorization, consent, approval, license, lease, ruling, permit, tariff, rate, certification, exemption, filing or registration by or with any Governmental Authority, including all licenses, permits, allocations, authorizations, approvals and certificates obtained by or in the name of, or assigned to, Borrower and used in connection with the ownership, construction, operation, use or occupancy of the Project, including building permits, zoning and planning approvals, business licenses, licenses to conduct business, certificates of occupancy and all such other permits, licenses and rights.
"Governmental Authority" shall mean any governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency, regulatory authority, instrumentality, judicial or administrative body, federal, state, local, or foreign having jurisdiction over the matter or matters in question.
"Guarantor Documents" shall mean the Completion Guaranty and the Development Agreement Guaranty.
"Guarantor" shall mean each of Vail Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation and The Vail Corporation, a Colorado corporation, and sometimes referred to collectively herein as "Guarantor."
"Hard Costs" shall mean the aggregate costs of all labor, materials, equipment and fixtures necessary for completion of construction of the Improvements, as more particularly set forth in the Project Budget.
"Hazardous Substance" shall mean, collectively, (a) any petroleum or petroleum products, flammable materials, explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and transformers or other equipment that contain polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCB"), (b) any chemicals or other materials or substances that are now or hereafter become defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances", "hazardous wastes", "hazardous materials", "extremely hazardous wastes", "restricted hazardous wastes", "toxic substances", "toxic pollutants", "contaminants", "pollutants" or words of similar import under any Environmental Law and (c) any other chemical or other material or substance, exposure to which is now or hereafter prohibited, limited or regulated under any Environmental Law.
"Hotel Component" shall mean the 36--room hotel unit comprising a portion of the Improvements, which hotel component shall include an approximately 11,125 square foot spa, and approximately 11,673 square feet of meeting space and a restaurant.
"Improvements" shall mean a mixed--use development comprised of the Residential Component and Commercial Component, and all of the other improvements to be constructed on the Land, as more particularly described in the Plans and Specifications, and including the "On--Site Streetscape," "Off--Site Streetscape" and "Lionshead Place" improvements.
"Indebtedness" shall mean, for any Person: (a) obligations created, issued or incurred by such Person for borrowed money (whether by loan, the issuance and sale of debt securities or the sale of Property to another Person subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to repurchase such Property from such Person), other than trade accounts payable (other than for borrowed money) arising, and accrued expenses incurred, in the ordinary course of business so long as such trade accounts payable are payable within ninety (90) days of the date the respective goods are delivered or the respective services are rendered; (b) obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase or acquisition price of Property or services; (c) Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on the Property of such Person, whether or not the respective indebtedness so secured has been assumed by such Person; (d) obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit or similar instruments issued or accepted by banks and other financial institutions for account of such Person; and (e) Indebtedness of others Guaranteed by such Person. Indebtedness shall not include obligations to return Earnest Money Deposits to Purchasers of Units pursuant to a Qualified Purchase Contract.
"Indemnified Parties" shall mean Administrative Agent, the Affiliates of Administrative Agent, each Lender, and each of the foregoing parties' respective directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, successors and assigns.
"Indemnified Taxes" shall mean Taxes other than Excluded Taxes.
"Initial Equity Contribution" shall mean an equity contribution by Borrower in a minimum amount equal to Seventy Million Six Hundred One Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($70,601,000.00) which shall be comprised of the Land at its Appraised Land Value of Thirty--Six Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($36,750,000.00) and all Earnest Money Deposits in an amount not less than Thirty--Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($33,850,500.00) and cash contributions from Borrower in an amount not less than Nineteen Million Eight Hundred Eighty--six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy --two and No/100 Dollars ($19,886,872.00).
"Insurance Proceeds" shall mean all insurance proceeds, damages, claims and rights of action and the right thereto under any insurance policies relating to the Project.
"Interest Period" shall mean each period commencing on the date such LIBOR Rate Loan is made or Converted from a Base Rate Loan or (in the event of a Continuation) the last day of the immediately preceding Interest Period for such Loan and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the first, second, third or sixth calendar month thereafter, as Borrower may select (subject to the terms and conditions hereof).
"Knowledge" shall mean, with respect to a Person, (a) the actual knowledge of such Person (and if such Person is an entity, the actual knowledge of the individuals with responsibility for the management, control, and day to day operations of such entity), including, without limitation, with respect to Borrower and its Affiliates, in connection with the acquisition, development and construction of the Improvements, and (b) the knowledge such Person would have after having undertaken and completed such commercially reasonable diligence and investigation that a similarly--situated commercial property owner or developer would have undertaken with respect to the matter about which the applicable representation is made.
"Land" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Recitals.
"Lender" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.
"LIBOR" shall mean, as of the applicable date and time for determination provided herein, a per annum rate of interest (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100th of 1%) equal to the rate which appears on the Telerate Page 3750 (or any successor or substitute thereto selected by Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) as of 11:00 a.m., London time, two (2) Banking Days prior to the first day of the applicable Interest Period selected by Borrower, for United States dollar deposits having a term coinciding with the Interest Period selected by Borrower, adjusted for any reserve requirements and any subsequent costs arising from a change in government regulation; provided that if such rate does not appear on such page as of the date of determination, or if such page shall cease to be publicly available at such time, or if the information contained on such page, in the sole judgment of Administrative Agent shall cease accurately to reflect the rate offered by leading banks in the London interbank market, LIBOR shall be based on the rate that appears as of 11:00 a.m. London time on such date of determination on the LIBOR Page of Reuters Screen for Dollar deposits having a term comparable to such Interest Period and in an amount comparable to the amount of the applicable LIBOR Rate Loan; and provided further if both of such pages shall cease to be publicly available as of the time of determination, or if the information contained on such page, in the sole judgment of Administrative Agent shall cease accurately to reflect the rate offered by leading banks in the London interbank market, LIBOR shall be based on the rate reported by any publicly available source of similar market data selected by Administrative Agent that, in its sole judgment, accurately reflects such rate offered by leading banks in the London interbank market.
"LIBOR--Based Rate" shall mean the sum of (a) LIBOR, plus (b) the Applicable Margin.
"LIBOR Rate Loans" shall mean the portions of the Outstanding Principal Amount that bear interest at LIBOR--Based Rate.
"Lien" shall mean, with respect to any Property (including the Project), any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such Property. For purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, a Person shall be deemed to own subject to a Lien any Property that it has acquired or holds subject to the interest of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement (other than an operating lease) relating to such Property.
"Lien Law" shall mean the mechanics' lien laws of the State of Colorado, as amended from time to time.
"Limiting Regulation" shall mean any law or regulation of any jurisdiction, or any interpretation, directive or request under any such law or regulation (whether or not having the force of law and whether or not failure to comply therewith would be unlawful) by any court or Governmental Authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or any internal bank policy resulting therefrom (applicable to loans made in the United States of America) which would or could in any way require a Lender to have the approval right contained in Section 10.03(d).
"Loan Documents" shall mean, collectively, this Agreement, the Notes, the Security Documents, the Guarantor Documents, the Representation Agreement, and each other agreement, instrument or document required to be executed and delivered in connection with, or evidencing, securing, or supporting, the Loans, together with any Modifications thereof.
"Loan Par Value" shall mean the portion of the Facility Amount allocated to each Unit as set forth on Exhibit F.
"Loan to Cost Ratio" shall mean the ratio, expressed as a percentage that (a) the Facility Amount bears to (b) the Project Budget.
"Loan to Value Ratio" shall mean the ratio, expressed as a percentage, that (a) the Facility Amount bears to (b) the Appraised Value as determined on the basis of the most recent Appraisal obtained by Administrative Agent, any such Appraisal to be conclusive absent demonstrable error.
"Major Subcontract" shall mean any subcontract, trade contract, material agreement or supply contract relating to the construction of the Improvements or a component thereof in the amount of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more.
"Major Subcontractor" shall mean any subcontractor or trade contractor or supplier, other than a Design Professional, who is a party to a Major Subcontract.
"Managing Member" shall mean Vail Resorts Development Company, a Colorado corporation, as managing member under the Organizational Documents of Borrower, and its successors thereunder as managing member of Borrower as permitted under the Loan Documents.
"Material Adverse Effect" shall mean (a) as to Borrower, the likely inability or reasonably anticipated inability of Borrower to pay and perform its respective obligations under and in full compliance with the terms of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, Completion of the Base Building Work on or before the Completion Date) as a result of (i) a material and adverse effect on the condition (financial or otherwise), assets or business of Borrower (other than a change solely as a result of a change in the financial markets), (ii) a material and adverse effect on the value of the Project (other than a change solely as a result of a change in the financial markets), or (iii) a material and adverse effect on the status of the liens in favor of Administrative Agent on the Collateral; (b) as to Guarantor Vail Resorts, Inc., the acceleration of that certain Indenture dated as of January 29, 2004, by Vail Resorts, Inc. as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, as a result of any material default thereunder after giving effect to all applicable notice, cure and grace periods and all consents, waivers or modifications entered into or permitted therein, and (c) as to Guarantor Vail Corporation, the acceleration of the Vail Corporation's Principal Bank Credit Facility as the result of any material default thereunder after giving effect to all applicable notice, cure and grace periods and all consents, waivers or modifications which have been entered into by the requisite lenders under the terms of the such facility. In the event that the Principal Bank Credit Facility or its successor is terminated without replacement or that such agreement or its successor is Modified on terms and conditions that are not substantially similar, "Principal Bank Credit Facility" as to The Vail Corporation shall mean The Vail Corporation's principal bank revolving credit agreement as in effect at the time of determination, and in the event that no such bank revolving credit agreement exists, "Principal Bank Credit Facility" shall mean those covenants agreed upon by Borrower and Administrative Agent to be incorporated herein, which covenants shall be substantially similar to those contained in the Principal Bank Credit Facility at the time of its termination in which case "Material Adverse Effect" shall mean a material default of any such covenants.
"Material Agreement" shall mean, individually and collectively, the General Contract, Architecture Agreement, each Qualified Purchase Contract, any CCR Agreement, and Borrower's Organizational Documents.
"Maturity Date" shall mean the earliest to occur of (a) the Scheduled Maturity Date in the event Borrower does not properly exercise the Extension Option pursuant to Article IV below; (b) the Extended Maturity Date in the event Borrower has properly exercised the Extension Option pursuant to Article IV; (c) the occurrence of any Transfer prohibited by the Loan Documents; and (d) the date on which the Outstanding Principal Balance is accelerated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
"Member(s)" shall mean, collectively, the Managing Member and such other Person or Persons as may be a member of Borrower from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents.
"Metro District" shall mean the Vail Square Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3.
"Metro District Bonds" shall mean Metro District bond proceeds in the amount of approximately Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($8,500,000.00), (or such greater amount as may be approved by Administrative Agent) that may be available to Borrower from a planned bond offering and which may be used to fund certain Project Costs related to construction of infrastructure improvements.
"Minimum Loan Coverage Ratio" shall mean the ratio that (a) Net Sales Proceeds derived from sales pursuant to Qualified Purchase Contracts bears to (b) the Facility Amount, which ratio shall not be less than 1:1.
"Ministerial Matter" shall mean matters of an administrative or ministerial nature with respect to the Borrower, the Improvements, or the Loan, including, without limitation, matters involving: (a) construction budgets, schedules, plans and specifications, and any changes made (or requested by Borrower to be made) with respect thereto, (b) construction contracts, architecture contracts, bonds, and other documents related to the Project, and any changes made (or requested by Borrower to be made) thereto, (c) forms of documents and Collateral required to be executed and/or delivered by Borrower or any other Person in connection with the Loan, including documents relating to Anticipated Encumbrances, (d) approval of Anticipated Encumbrances and Subordination of the Security Documents thereto, and (e) the satisfaction of conditions precedent to disbursements of the Loan to Borrower; provided, however, that Ministerial Matters shall not be deemed to include any of the matters described in Section 13.09(b) below.
"Modifications" shall mean any amendments, supplements, modifications, renewals, replacements, consolidations, severances, substitutions and extensions thereof from time to time; "Modify", "Modified", or related words shall have meanings correlative thereto.
"Multiemployer Plan" shall mean a multiemployer plan as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Net Sale Proceeds" shall mean, with respect to a request for a release of a Unit from the lien of the Security Instrument, the actual sales price of the Unit, less Earnest Money Deposit, if applicable, and less commissions and closing costs paid by Borrower to third parties; provided, however, in no event shall such commissions and closing costs exceed seven percent (7%) of the actual Unit sales price, and, with respect to the calculation of the Minimum Loan Coverage Ratio, the projected aggregate amount of the actual sales prices less commissions and closing costs and Earnest Money Deposits described above, for Units subject to Qualified Purchase Contracts.
"Non--Discretionary Approvals" shall mean all non--discretionary governmental approvals, authorizations, permits and entitlements where issuing of the same is based solely on a determination of compliance or non--compliance with applicable laws and previously issued Discretionary Approvals, including, without limitation, all grading, shoring, excavating, and building permits.
"Notes" shall mean those certain Promissory Notes, each of even date herewith, executed and delivered by Borrower to the order of the Lender named therein, in the aggregate original principal amount of the Facility Amount, to evidence the Loans, as the same may be Modified from time to time, and including any Replacement Notes.
"Obligations" shall mean all obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of every nature of Borrower, from time to time owing to Administrative Agent or any Lender under or in connection with this Agreement, the Notes or any other Loan Document to which it is a party, including principal, interest, fees (including fees of counsel), and expenses whether now or hereafter existing under the Loan Documents.
"Official Records" shall mean the official records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Eagle County, State of Colorado.
"Organizational Documents" shall mean (a) for any corporation, the certificate or articles of incorporation, the bylaws, any certificate of determination or instrument relating to the rights of preferred shareholders of such corporation, any shareholder rights agreement, and any amendments thereto, (b) for any limited liability company, the articles of organization and any certificate relating thereto and the limited liability company (or operating) agreement of such limited liability company, and any amendments thereto, and (c) for any partnership (general or limited), the certificate of limited partnership or other certificate pertaining to such partnership and the partnership agreement of such partnership (which must be a written agreement), and any amendments thereto.
"Other Charges" shall mean all maintenance charges, impositions other than Real Estate Taxes, and any other charges, including license fees for the use of areas adjoining the Project, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Project or any part thereof
"Other Taxes" shall mean any and all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made under any Loan Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document.
"Outstanding Principal Amount" shall mean the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Loans at any point in time.
"Parking Club" shall mean the private membership club comprised of approximately 300 members who have paid a Parking Club Membership fee for the privilege of access to and use of the Parking Club Component.
"Parking Club Component" shall mean the approximately 100 underground parking spaces comprising a portion of the Improvements to be available for use to third party purchasers of memberships in the Parking Club.
"Parking Club Memberships" shall mean the approximately 300 memberships in the Parking Club sold by Borrower pursuant to membership agreements.
"Parking Club Membership Fee" the initial fee of not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) paid to Borrower for each of the Parking Club Memberships.
"Payment Date" shall mean the first Business Day of each calendar month. The first Payment Date shall be the first Business Day of the first calendar month following the making of the first Loan pursuant to this Agreement.
"PBGC" shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation referred to and defined in ERISA and any successor entity performing similar functions.
"Permitted Liens" shall mean (a) any Lien created by the Loan Documents, (b) those matters listed as exception on Schedule B to the Title Policy, (c) Liens for Real Estate Taxes and Other Charges imposed by any Governmental Authority not yet due or delinquent, (d) the Anticipated Encumbrances approved by Administrative Agent, and (e) any Lien created by the recordation of documents required for the establishment of a homeowners association, and such other title and survey exceptions as Administrative Agent may approve.
"Person" shall mean any individual, corporation, company, voluntary association, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization or government (or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision thereof).
"Plan" shall mean any employee pension benefit plan (other than a Multiemployer Plan) subject to the provisions of Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA, and in respect of which any of their ERISA Affiliates is (or, if such plan were terminated, would under Section 4069 of ERISA be deemed to be) an "employer" as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA.
"Plans and Specifications" shall mean the plans and specifications for the construction of the Improvements delivered by Borrower to Administrative Agent, prepared by Borrower's Design Professionals and approved by Administrative Agent, the Construction Consultant and, to the extent then required, by any applicable Governmental Authority and such other parties whose approval or consent may be required under any law, regulation, prior agreement, this Agreement and all Modifications thereof made by Change Orders permitted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. A list of the presently existing Plans and Specifications is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
"Prime Rate" shall mean the rate of interest most--recently announced by U.S. Bank at its principal office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from time to time as its prime rate, notwithstanding the fact that Administrative Agent and the Lenders may lend funds to their customers at rates that are at, above or below said prime rate, it being understood that such prime commercial rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate being charged by U.S. Bank to any customer. Changes in the Prime Rate shall become effective on the same day as the date of any change in said prime rate.
"Principal Bank Credit Facility" means that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2005, among The Vail Corporation (d/b/a Vail Associates, Inc.), Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and the other financial institutions identified therein, as amended, modified, extended or replaced from time to time on substantially similar terms and conditions
"Principal Office" shall mean the office of Administrative Agent, located on the date hereof at 918 -- 17th Street, 5th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80202, or such other office as Administrative Agent shall designate upon ten (10) days' prior notice to Borrower and the Lenders.
"Project" shall mean, collectively, (a) the Land, together with any air rights and other rights, privileges, easements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto relating or appertaining to the Land, (b) the Improvements, together with all fixtures and equipment required for the operation of the Improvements, (c) all building materials and personal property related to the foregoing, and (d) all other items described as "Property" in the Security Instrument.
"Project Budget" shall mean the budget attached as Exhibit B hereto as the same may be Modified from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
"Project Costs" shall mean, collectively, the Appraised Land Value, Hard Costs and Soft Costs.
"Project Documents" shall mean, collectively, (a) the General Contract, (b) the Architecture Agreement, (c) the Plans and Specifications, (d) all Major Subcontracts, (e) the Government Approvals, (f) the Construction Schedule, (g) Consents, (h) the Design Professionals' Certificates, and (i) the Development Agreement, as the same may be Modified from time to time as permitted under the Loan Documents.
"Property" shall mean any right or interest in or to property of any kind whatsoever, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible.
"Proportionate Share" shall mean, with respect to each Lender, the percentage set forth opposite such Lender's name on Exhibit C attached hereto under the caption "Proportionate Share," as such percentage may change from time to time as permitted herein.
"Protective Advance" shall mean all necessary costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by Administrative Agent (a) in order to remedy an Event of Default under the Loan Documents, which Event of Default, by its nature, may impair any portion of the Collateral for the Loans or the value of such Collateral, interfere with the enforceability or enforcement of the Loan Documents, or otherwise materially impair the payment of the Loan (including, without limitation, the costs of unpaid insurance premiums, foreclosure costs, costs of collection, costs incurred in bankruptcy proceedings and other costs incurred in enforcing any of the Loan Documents); or (b) in respect of the operation of the Project following a foreclosure under the Security Instrument.
"Punch List Items" shall mean minor construction items to be completed or constructed with respect to the Base Building Work or Construction Work which do not materially interfere either with the use of the Improvements or the acceptance and occupancy of the space to a buyer.
"Purchaser Upgrade" shall mean a Modification or upgrade to the Plans and Specifications for a Unit requested by the purchaser of such Unit and required to be paid for by such purchaser.
"Purchaser Upgrade Account" shall mean one or more deposit accounts established by Borrower with Administrative Agent, and which is established and into which deposits for Purchaser Upgrades shall be held for disbursement in accordance with Section 2.02(c).
"Qualified Purchase Contract" shall mean with respect to Units in the Residential Component (a) each of the contracts listed on Exhibit D, provided no defaults exist thereunder and the same is in full force and effect for the purchase of a Unit or (b) such other or substitute contract for the purchase of a Unit which is in full force and effect and meets the following criteria: (i) is in substantially the form previously submitted to and accepted by Administrative Agent; (ii) is with an unaffiliated third--party purchaser purchasing no more than two (2) Units (except as described herein); (iii) pursuant to which the purchaser of such Unit, in accordance with the provisions of such contract, has placed into escrow or delivered to Borrower or Guarantor a non--refundable cash Earnest Money Deposit equal to at least 15% of the purchase price; (iv) contains no major contingencies (other than construction of the Improvements and customary inspection, and title); and (v) the Administrative Agent has received a fully executed copy of the contract. The provisions of (ii) above notwithstanding, up to five (5) Units may be sold to Purchasers affiliated with Borrower and up to 10 Units may be purchased by Exclusive Resorts, Inc. pursuant to agreements reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent and still be classified as Qualified Purchase Contracts hereunder. The Administrative Agent acknowledges that all of the contracts currently listed on Exhibit D constitute "Qualified Purchase Contracts."
"Real Estate Taxes" shall mean all real estate taxes and all general and special assessments, levies, permits, inspection and license fees, all water and sewer rents and charges, all charges for utilities and all other public charges whether of a like kind or different nature, imposed upon or assessed against Borrower or the Project or any part thereof or upon the revenues, rents, issues, income and profits of the Project or arising in respect of the occupancy, use or possession thereof.
"Regulations A, D, T, U and X" shall mean, respectively, Regulations A, D, T, U and X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor), as the same may be Modified and in effect from time to time.
"Regulatory Change" shall mean, with respect to any Lender, any change after the Closing Date in federal, state or foreign law or regulations (including Regulation D) or the adoption or making after such date of any interpretation, directive or request applying to a class of banks including such Lender of or under any federal, state or foreign law or regulations (whether or not having the force of law and whether or not failure to comply therewith would be unlawful) by any Governmental Authority or monetary authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof.
"Release" shall mean any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, injection, deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, leaching or migration into the indoor or outdoor environment, including the movement of Hazardous Substances through ambient air, soil, surface water, ground water, wetlands, land or subsurface strata.
"Release Price" shall mean the amount paid by Borrower to Administrative Agent to obtain a release or partial release of the Security Instrument. With respect to the Residential Component, the Release Price for each Unit shall be equal to the greater of (a) Net Sales Proceeds for each Unit, and (b) Loan Par Value. With respect to each Commercial Component, the Release Price shall be equal to the greater of (a) the Net Sales Proceeds and (b) the minimum release price established therefore on Exhibit J.
"Remediation" shall mean, without limitation, any investigation, site monitoring, response, remedial, removal, or corrective action, any activity to cleanup, detoxify, decontaminate, contain or otherwise remediate any Hazardous Substance, any actions to prevent, cure or mitigate any Release of any Hazardous Substance, any action to comply with any Environmental Laws or with any permits issued pursuant thereto, any inspection, investigation, study, monitoring, assessment, audit, sampling and testing, laboratory or other analysis, or evaluation relating to any Hazardous Substances.
"Replacement Note(s)" shall mean any Note executed by Borrower to the order of a Lender upon the assignment by such Lender of all or any portion of such Lender's interest in the Loan and the Loan Documents.
"Representation Agreement" shall mean that certain Representation Agreement of even date herewith executed by Guarantor in favor of Administrative Agent and Lenders.
"Request for Continuation or Conversion" shall mean the notice to be given by Borrower to Administrative Agent in respect of each Loan, in the form of Exhibit G hereto.
"Request for Loan Advance" shall mean the notice to be given by Borrower to Administrative Agent in respect of each Loan, in the form of Exhibit H hereto.
"Required Lenders" shall mean Lenders holding an aggregate Proportionate Share of at least 66.67% of the Facility Amount, or, if the Commitments have been terminated, then Lenders holding an aggregate Proportionate Share of the Outstanding Principal Balance of at least 66.67%.
"Residential Component" shall mean, collectively, the 67 residential condominium Units comprising a portion of the Improvements.
"Resort Services Component" shall mean the approximately 23,124 square foot Unit comprising a portion of the Improvements designated for use for skier services and mountain operations offices.
"Retail Component" shall mean the approximately 33,094 square foot Unit comprising a portion of the Improvements designated for use as retail space.
"Scheduled Maturity Date" shall mean August 1, 2008, as such date may be extended by the Extension Period.
"Security Documents" shall mean, collectively, the Security Instrument, the General Assignment, the Assignment of Architecture Agreements, the Assignment of Construction Agreements, any Controlled Account Agreement, the Assignment of Accounts, any other agreements executed by any Borrower Party granting a Lien on any Property or rights as security for the Loans, and all Uniform Commercial Code financing statements required by this Agreement (provided in no event shall the Guarantor Documents or the Environmental Indemnity be deemed Security Documents).
"Security Instrument" shall mean the Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing executed by Borrower for the benefit of Administrative Agent concurrently herewith, as the same may be Modified from time to time.
"Shaw Discharge Report" shall mean the reported unlawful discharge by the General Contractor of non--Hazardous Substances in to Gore Creek resulting in the General Contractor being cited for a violation of the Town of Vail Municipal Code.
"Solvent" shall mean, when used with respect to any Person, that at the time of determination: (a) the fair saleable value of its assets is in excess of the total amount of its liabilities (including contingent liabilities); (b) the present fair saleable value of its assets is greater than its probable liability on its existing debts as such debts become absolute and matured; (c) it is then able and expects to be able to pay its debts (including contingent debts and other commitments) as they mature; and (d) it has capital sufficient to carry on its business as conducted and as proposed to be conducted.
"Soft Costs" shall mean those Project Costs associated with the development, construction, marketing, leasing, operation and maintenance of the Improvements which are not Hard Costs or Appraised Land Value, including, without limitation, the sales and leasing commissions, architectural and engineering fees, consultant fees, professional fees, marketing fees and expenses, real estate taxes, insurance and bonding costs, financing fees, interest payable on the principal amount of the Loans and any other items identified as "Soft Costs" on the Project Budget.
"S&P" shall mean Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw--Hill Companies, Inc., or any successor thereto.
"Subsidiary" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity of which at least a majority of the securities or other ownership interests having by the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing similar functions of such corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity (irrespective of whether or not at the time securities or other ownership interests of any other class or classes of such corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or by such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.
"Survey" shall mean an ALTA survey of the Project reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent in form and content and made by a registered land surveyor reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent.
"Taxes" shall mean any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, charges or withholdings imposed by any Governmental Authority.
"Title Company" shall mean Land Title Guaranty Co. and any one or more co--insurers or reinsurers acceptable to Administrative Agent.
"Title Policy" shall mean an ALTA policy or policies of title insurance satisfactory to Administrative Agent, together with evidence of the payment of all premiums due thereon, issued by the Title Company (a) insuring Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders in an amount equal to the Facility Amount that Borrower is lawfully seized and possessed of a valid and subsisting fee simple interest in the Project and that the Security Instrument constitutes a valid fee simple deed of trust lien on the Project, subject to no Liens other than Permitted Liens and (b) providing (i) affirmative insurance or endorsements for coverage against all mechanics' and materialmen's liens, and (ii) such other affirmative insurance and endorsements as Administrative Agent may require (including, without limitation, 100 or its equivalent (comprehensive endorsement, modified for a lender), 116.1 ( same land as shown on survey), 116.4 (contiguity endorsement), 103.4 or equivalent (street access endorsement), 100.30 (mineral protection) and ALTA 8.1 (environmental).
"Trading with the Enemy Act" shall mean 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.
"Transactions" shall mean, collectively, (a) the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the borrowing of the Loans, the use of the proceeds thereof and (b) the execution, delivery and performance by the other Borrower Parties of the other Loan Documents to which they are a party and the performance of their obligations thereunder.
"Transfer" shall mean any transfer, sale, lease, assignment, mortgage, encumbrance (other than an Anticipated Encumbrance), pledge or conveyance (other than an Anticipated Encumbrance) of all or a portion of any of (a) the Project, (b) the direct or indirect Equity Interests in Borrower (other than Transfers of interest in Vail Resorts, Inc.), or (c) the direct or indirect right or power to direct the operations, decisions and affairs of Borrower, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise (other than rights in connection with the ownership of interest in Vail Resorts, Inc.).
"Types of Loans" refers to whether such Loan is a Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan, each of which constitutes a "Type". Loans hereunder are distinguished by "Type".
"Unavoidable Delay" shall mean any delay due to strikes, acts of God, fire, earthquake, floods, explosion, actions of the elements, other accidents or casualty, declared or undeclared war, terrorist acts, riots, mob violence, inability to procure or a general shortage of labor, equipment, facilities, energy, materials or supplies in the open market, failure of transportation, lockouts, actions of labor unions, condemnation, court orders, laws, rules, regulations or orders of Governmental Authorities, or other cause beyond the reasonable control of Borrower; provided, however, "Unavoidable Delays" shall not include delays caused by Borrower's lack of or inability to procure monies to fulfill Borrower's commitments and obligations under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.
"Uniform Commercial Code" shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Colorado and the state of formation/organization of Borrower, as applicable.
"Unit" shall mean each and any of the (i) 67 residential condominium units comprising the Residential Component, including Purchaser Upgrades and Unit Specific Personal Property, (ii) the approximately 100 Units comprising the Parking Club Component and (iii) each of the Hotel Component, the Resort Services Component, and the Retail Component.
"Unit Specific Personal Property" shall mean furnishings and other personal property sold or conveyed in connection with the sale of a Unit pursuant to a Qualified Purchase Contract.
"Unsatisfactory Work" shall mean any Construction Work which Administrative Agent and/or the Construction Consultant has reasonably determined has not been completed in a good and workmanlike manner, and, to the extent any Construction Work is not specifically addressed in the construction drawings and specifications, in a manner consistent with sound design principles and/or sound construction practices, or in substantial conformity with the Plans and Specifications, or in accordance with all Applicable Law.
"U.S. Bank" shall mean U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association, and its successors and/or assigns.
"Withdrawal Liability" shall mean liability to a Multiemployer Plan as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal from such Multiemployer Plan, as such terms are defined in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA.
"Additional Costs" Section 5.01
"Advance Date" Section 2.02(g)
"Advanced Amount" Section 13.11(b)
"Base Building Substantial Completion Conditions" Section 6.03
"Bond Financing" Section 10.14
"Breakage Costs" Section 5.05
"Condemnation Threshold Amount" Section 11.02(a)
"Contingency Fund" Section 7.04(a)
"Controlled Account Agreement" Section 14.24(a)(i)
"Controlled Account Collateral" Section 14.24(c)
"Default Cure Period" Section 13.11(f)
"Defaulting Lender" Section 13.11(a)
"Deficiency Deposit" Section 7.02(b)
"Environmental Liens" Section 9.11(a)
"Event of Default" Article XII
"Extended Maturity Date" Section 4.01
"Extension Fee" Section 4.01(f)
"Extension Notice" Section 4.01(a)
"Extension Option" Section 4.01
"Extension Period" Section 4.01
"In Balance" Section 7.02(a)
"Information" Section 14.22
"Insurance Premiums" Section 9.05(d)
"Insurance Threshold Amount" Section 11.02(a)
"Interest Reserve" Section 7.05(a)
"Late Charge" Section 3.03
"Lay--Down Yard" Section 9.20
"Loan" and "Loans" Section 2.01(a)
"Loan Transactions" Section 2.02(j)
"Losses" Section 14.04
"Maximum Rate" Section 14.23
"Non--Defaulting Lender" Section 13.11(a)
"Off--Site Stored Furnishings" Section 9.20
"Off--Site Stored Materials" Section 9.20
"On--Site Stored Materials" Section 9.20
"Payee" Section 2.02(g)
"Policy" and "Policies" Section 9.05(b)
"Payor" Section 2.02(g)
"Project Budget Line--Item" Section 7.03(a)
"Rejected Lender" Section 10.03(d)
"Replacement Lender" Section 13.11(g)
"Required Payment" Section 2.02(g)
"Restoration" Section 11.01(a)
"Retainage" Section 7.06(a)
"Significant Casualty" Section 11.02(b)
"Significant Condemnation Event" Section 11.02(b)
"Special Advance Lender" Section 13.11(a)
"Syndication" Section 14.07(c)
"Unpaid Amount" Section 13.11(b)
Notice |
Number of Business Days Prior |
Request For Loan Advance |
8 |
Designation of Applicable Interest Period |
2 prior to last day |
Requests for disbursements from the Purchaser Upgrade Account or Optional Prepayment |
3 |
Each Request for Loan Advance or Request for Continuation or Conversion shall (1) be duly completed and signed by an Authorized Officer of Borrower, (2) be accompanied by all of the applicable documents and materials, required pursuant to Article VI and Article VII, (3) specify the amount (subject to Section 2.02(j)), of such proposed Loan Transaction, and the date (which shall be a Business Day) of such proposed Loan Transaction, as applicable, and (4) in the case of a Request for Loan Advance, be accompanied by all documentation required by this Agreement as a condition precedent to the applicable Loans. Two (2) business days prior to the date of the proposed Loan Transaction, Borrower shall specify the Interest Period and shall specify the Loans to which such requested Interest Period is to relate. If Borrower fails to select the duration of any Interest Period for any LIBOR Rate Loan within the time period (i.e., three (3) Business Days prior to the first day of the next applicable Interest Period) and otherwise as provided in this Section 2.02(a), such Loan (if outstanding as a LIBOR Rate Loan) will be automatically Continued as a LIBOR Rate Loan with an Interest Period of one (1) month on the last day of the current Interest Period for such Loan (based on LIBOR determined two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of the next Interest Period). Requests for disbursements from the Purchaser Upgrade Account shall be delivered in writing as set forth above and shall contain such information and documentation as Administrative Agent deems reasonably necessary, which shall in no event be greater than the information and document requirement for a Loan Advance.
Furthermore, with respect to each request for a partial release or release of a Commercial Component, in addition to the requirements in Sections 3.05(b)(i) though 3.05(b)(viii) above, Borrower shall:
(1) The Commercial Component to be released and the portion of the Commercial Component that would remain encumbered by the Deed of Trust are each legal parcels lawfully created and are in compliance with all subdivision laws and ordinances;
(2) The remaining Commercial Components have the benefit of all utilities, easements, public or private streets, covenants, conditions or restrictions as may be necessary for the continued use and operation thereof for its intended purpose; and
(3) The release of any Commercial Component will not adversely affect the use, operation or value of the remaining Project Components.
Any such extension shall be otherwise subject to all of the other terms and provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
If any Lender requests compensation from Borrower under this Section 5.01, Borrower may, by notice to such Lender (with a copy to Administrative Agent), suspend the obligation of such Lender thereafter to make or Continue LIBOR Rate Loans, or Convert Base Rate Loans into LIBOR Rate Loans, until the Regulatory Change giving rise to such request ceases to be in effect or until Borrower notifies such Lender that Borrower is lifting such suspension (in which case the provisions of Section 5.04 shall be applicable); provided that such suspension shall not affect the right of such Lender to receive the compensation so requested for so long as any LIBOR Rate Loan remains in effect.
then Administrative Agent shall give Borrower and each Lender prompt notice thereof and, so long as such condition remains in effect, the Lenders shall be under no obligation to make additional LIBOR Rate Loans, or to Continue LIBOR Rate Loans or to Convert Base Rate Loans into LIBOR Rate Loans, and Borrower shall, on the last day(s) of the then current Interest Period(s) for the outstanding LIBOR Rate Loans, either prepay such LIBOR Rate Loans or, in accordance with Section 2.07, Convert such LIBOR Rate Loans into Base Rate Loans or other LIBOR Rate Loans in amounts and maturities which are still being provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if the applicable conditions under Sections 5.02(a) or 5.02(b) above affect only a portion of LIBOR Rate Loans, the balance of LIBOR Rate Loans may continue as LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) if the applicable conditions under Sections 5.02(a) and 5.02(b) only affect certain Interest Periods, Borrower, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, may elect to have LIBOR Rate Loans with such other Interest Periods.
If such Lender gives notice to Borrower with a copy to Administrative Agent that the circumstances specified in Sections 5.01 or 5.03 that gave rise to the Conversion of such Lender's LIBOR Rate Loans pursuant to this Section 5.04 no longer exist (which notice such Lender agrees to give promptly upon such circumstances ceasing to exist) or Borrower terminates its applicable suspension at a time when LIBOR Rate Loans made by other Lenders are outstanding, such Lender's Base Rate Loans shall be automatically Converted, on the first day(s) of the next succeeding Interest Period(s) for such outstanding LIBOR Rate Loans, to the extent necessary so that, after giving effect thereto, all Base Rate and LIBOR Rate Loans are allocated among the Lenders ratably (as to principal amounts, Types and Interest Periods) in accordance with their respective Commitments.
Without limiting the effect of the preceding sentence, such compensation shall include, without limitation, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (a) the amount of interest that otherwise would have accrued on the principal amount so paid, prepaid, Converted or not borrowed for the period from the date of such payment, prepayment, Conversion or failure to borrow to the last day of the then current Interest Period for such Loan (or, in the case of a failure to borrow, the Interest Period for such Loan that would have commenced on the date specified for such borrowing) at the applicable Adjusted LIBOR for such Loan provided for herein over (b) the amount of interest that such Lender would earn on such principal amount for such period if such Lender would have bid in the London interbank market for Dollar deposits of leading banks in amounts comparable to such principal amount and with maturities comparable to such period (as reasonably determined by such Lender), or if such Lender shall not, or shall cease to, make such bids, the equivalent rate, as reasonably determined by such Lender, derived from Telerate Page 3750 or other publicly available source as described in the definition of "LIBOR"). A certificate of any Lender setting forth any amount or amounts that such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this Section 5.05 shall be delivered to Borrower and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Borrower shall pay such Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof. Any payment due to any of the Lenders pursuant to this Section 5.05 shall be deemed additional interest under such Lender's Note.
Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:
Borrower covenants and agrees with the Lenders and Administrative Agent that, so long as any Commitment or Loan is outstanding and until payment in full of all amounts payable (other than contingent indemnification obligations) by Borrower hereunder:
Borrower covenants and agrees that, until the payment in full of the Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations), it will not do or permit, directly or indirectly, any of the following:
WHETHER OR NOT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR THE LENDERS ELECT TO EMPLOY ANY OR ALL OF THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT, NEITHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NOR ANY OF THE LENDERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OR FAILURE TO CONSTRUCT, COMPLETE OR PROTECT THE IMPROVEMENTS OR FOR PAYMENT OF ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXERCISE OF ANY REMEDY AVAILABLE TO ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR THE LENDERS OR FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR NON--PERFORMANCE OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF BORROWER.
The relationship between and among Administrative Agent and each Lender is a contractual relationship only, and nothing herein shall be deemed to impose on Administrative Agent any obligations other than those for which express provision is made herein or in the other Loan Documents. Administrative Agent may employ agents and attorneys--in--fact and shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any such agents or attorneys--in--fact selected by it in good faith. Administrative Agent may deem and treat the payee of a Note as the holder thereof for all purposes hereof unless and until a notice of the assignment or transfer thereof shall have been filed with Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 14.07. Except to the extent expressly provided in Sections 13.08, 13.10, and 13.11(g), the provisions of this Article XIII are solely for the benefit of Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and the Borrower shall not have any rights as a third--party beneficiary of any of the provisions hereof and the Administrative Agent and Lenders may, pursuant to a written agreement executed by all such Persons, Modify or waive such provisions of this Article XIII in their sole and absolute discretion.
If no successor Administrative Agent shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent's giving of notice of resignation of the retiring Administrative Agent, then the retiring Administrative Agent may, on behalf of the Lenders, appoint a successor Administrative Agent, that shall be a Person that meets the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) above, and if such successor Administrative Agent is not a Lender, the Borrower, as long as no Event of Default exists, shall have the right to approve such successor Administrative Agent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder by a successor Administrative Agent, such successor Administrative Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder; provided, however, that the retiring Administrative Agent shall not be discharged from any liabilities which existed prior to the effective date of such resignation. After any retiring Administrative Agent's resignation hereunder as Administrative Agent, the provisions of this Article XIII shall continue in effect for its benefit in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was acting as Administrative Agent.
(1) a waiver of any provision regarding the scheduled payment of principal of or interest on the Loan;
(2) the postponement the Maturity Date;
(3) the reduction or forgiveness of the principal amount of the Loan;
(4) a decrease in the Applicable Interest Rate under the Loan or the waiver of any interest (including interest at the Default Rate) thereon, except to the extent permitted in the Loan Documents;
(5) a release of Borrower from its Obligations under the Loan Documents, or a release of any of the Guarantors under the Guaranties from their obligations with respect to the Loan (except upon payment in full of the Loan and all other sums due under the Loan Documents);
(6) a release of any material portion of the Collateral from the lien of the applicable Loan Documents, except to the extent permitted in the Loan Documents;
(7) a waiver of any Late Charges, interest at the Default Rate, or any Extension Fee;
(8) a consent to any waiver of the prohibitions on Transfer or encumbrances, other than an Anticipated Encumbrance, of the Project or Equity Interests in Borrower;
(9) a Modification of the definition of "Required Lenders" or the provisions of Article XIII, or alters the several nature of the Lenders' obligations under the Loan Documents;
(1) a decision to foreclose on, or exercise remedies in order to realize upon, any Collateral after a Default or an Event of Default, as the case may be or bring any action to enforce any of the Guaranties or other Loan Documents (provided, however, all decisions concerning the conduct of any receivership, the manner (i.e., judicial, non--judicial, acceptance of deed--in--lieu of foreclosure) and conduct of any foreclosure action or trustee's sale, the collection of any judgment, the settlement of such action, any bid on behalf of Administrative Agent and the Lenders at a foreclosure sale, the manner of taking and holding title to the Project, and the commencement and conduct of any deficiency judgment proceeding shall be made by Administrative Agent);
(2) a decision made with respect to the sale or disposition of the Project or any Collateral after Administrative Agent has obtained possession thereof;
(3) a decision on the use of application of proceeds from any insurance maintain by Borrower or any awards from a taking or condemnation of the Project;
(4) a Protective Advance that exceeds Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($250,000.00) or Protective Advances that exceed, in the aggregate, Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) in any calendar year; and
(5) a single Change Order in excess of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) and all Change Orders at such time as the aggregate amount of Change Orders exceeds Seven Million and No/100 Dollars ($7,000,000.00).
(6) a waiver of the conditions precedent to the making of Loans set forth in Section 6.02.
If to Borrower: ArraBelle at Vail Square, LLC
c/o Vail Resorts Development Co.
137 Benchmark Road
Avon, CO 81620
Attention: Mr. Jeffrey W. Jones
Facsimile: 970--845--2555
With a copy to: Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP
1700 Lincoln Street
Suite 4100
Denver, CO 80203
Attention: Robert H. Bach, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--866--0200
If to Administrative Agent: U.S. Bank National Association
DN--CO--BB5R
918 Seventeenth Street, 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Attention: Mr. Matthew Carrothers
Facsimile: 303--585--4198
With a copy to: U.S. Bank National Association
Real Estate Capital Markets
14241 Dallas Parkway
Suite 490
Dallas, TX 75254
Attention: Mr. Huvishka Ali
Facsimile: 972--386--8370
With a copy to: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900
Denver, CO 80202
Attn: Thomas L. DeVine, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--634--2020
[Signature Pages Follow]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.
ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
By: Vail Resorts Development Company, a Colorado corporation, its Managing Member
By:
Jeffrey W. Jones
Senior Vice President
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders
By:
Matthew W. Carrothers
Vice President
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LENDER:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:
Matthew W. Carrothers
Vice President
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LENDER:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a national banking association
By:
John W. McKinny
Senior Vice President
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LENDER:
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., a national banking association
By:
Jane B. Reed
Senior Vice President
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LENDER:
LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:
Kenneth A. Whitelam
First Vice President
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LENDER:
COMPASS BANK, an Alabama banking corporation
By:
John Lozano
Vice President
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LENDER:
COMERICA WEST INCORPORATED
By:
Kevin T. Urban
Assistant Vice President
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LENDER:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
By:
Juli Elston
Senior Vice President
Exhibit A
Description of Land
LOT 1, LIONSHEAD SIXTH FILING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 937664, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Exhibit B
Project Budget
Sources |
% |
|
Equity (land) |
13.8% |
$36,750,000 |
Escrow Deposits |
12.8% |
$33,850,500 |
Additional Borrower Equity (Cash) |
7.5% |
$19,886,872 |
Construction Facility |
65.9% |
$175,000,000 |
Total Sources |
100.0% |
$265,487,372 |
|
|
|
Uses |
|
|
Land Costs |
13.8% |
$36,750,000 |
Building Costs |
59.6% |
$158,140,405 |
Sitework & Utilities |
4.1% |
$11,010,522 |
Hard Cost Sub--Total |
$205,900,927 |
|
|
|
|
Project Management (In--house) |
0.4% |
$1,005,000 |
Interest Reserve and Fees |
4.3% |
$11,500,000 |
Contingency |
3.9% |
$10,356,626 |
Planning, Design, & Engineering |
6.5% |
$17,256,964 |
FF&E |
4.4% |
$11,650,046 |
Fees, Permits, and Taxes |
0.7% |
$1,786,202 |
Financial Exp. (Blders Risk, Etc.) |
1.9% |
$5,006,884 |
Other |
0.4% |
$1,024,723 |
Soft Cost Sub--Total |
$59,586,445 |
|
Total Uses |
100.0% |
$265,487,372 |
Exhibit C
List of Commitments and Proportionate Shares
Lender |
Amount of Commitment |
Proportionate Share |
U.S. Bank National Association |
$45,000,000.00 |
25.7142857143% |
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. |
$45,000,000.00 |
25.7142857143% |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
$23,000,000.00 |
13.1428571429% |
LaSalle Bank National Association |
$22,000,000.00 |
12.5714285714% |
Compass Bank |
$18,000,000.00 |
10.2857142857% |
Comerica West Incorporated |
$12,000,000.00 |
6.8571428571% |
Bank of America, N.A. |
$10,000,000.00 |
5.7142857143% |
Total: |
$175,000,000.00 |
100% |
Exhibit D
Summary Qualified Purchase Contracts
Exhibit E
List of Plans and Specifications
(See attached)
Exhibit F
Loan Par Value
|
Unit |
Par Value |
1 |
201 |
$3,097,997 |
2 |
217 |
$1,314,419 |
3 |
229 |
$1,934,794 |
4 |
243 |
$2,167,435 |
5 |
255 |
$2,167,435 |
6 |
259 |
$1,004,232 |
7 |
272 |
$1,236,872 |
8 |
274 |
$1,236,872 |
9 |
282 |
$2,942,903 |
10 |
284 |
$3,097,997 |
11 |
287 |
$1,857,247 |
12 |
301 |
$3,873,466 |
13 |
329 |
$4,106,106 |
14 |
330 |
$1,159,326 |
15 |
343 |
$2,244,982 |
16 |
355 |
$2,865,356 |
17 |
368 |
$1,469,513 |
18 |
372 |
$1,934,794 |
19 |
374 |
$1,857,247 |
20 |
382 |
$2,942,903 |
21 |
384 |
$3,253,091 |
22 |
387 |
$1,934,794 |
23 |
408 |
$2,167,435 |
24 |
414 |
$1,469,513 |
25 |
422 |
$1,624,607 |
26 |
429 |
$4,261,200 |
27 |
430 |
$2,244,982 |
28 |
443 |
$2,400,075 |
29 |
444 |
$1,857,247 |
30 |
455 |
$3,408,185 |
31 |
460 |
$926,685 |
32 |
461 |
$1,702,154 |
33 |
468 |
$1,547,060 |
34 |
472 |
$2,244,982 |
35 |
476 |
$2,012,341 |
36 |
482 |
$2,632,716 |
37 |
484 |
$10,856,560 |
38 |
487 |
$1,004,232 |
39 |
508 |
$2,322,528 |
40 |
514 |
$1,624,607 |
41 |
522 |
$1,779,700 |
42 |
529 |
$4,416,294 |
43 |
530 |
$2,322,528 |
44 |
543 |
$2,477,622 |
45 |
544 |
$1,934,794 |
46 |
555 |
$3,485,731 |
47 |
560 |
$1,004,232 |
48 |
561 |
$1,779,700 |
49 |
568 |
$1,779,700 |
50 |
572 |
$2,244,982 |
51 |
576 |
$2,089,888 |
52 |
582 |
$2,787,810 |
53 |
587 |
$1,236,872 |
54 |
608 |
$2,942,903 |
55 |
614 |
$1,934,794 |
56 |
617 |
$2,632,716 |
57 |
622 |
$2,012,341 |
58 |
629 |
$5,191,762 |
59 |
630 |
$2,632,716 |
60 |
642 |
$3,330,638 |
61 |
643 |
$4,648,934 |
62 |
655 |
$3,563,278 |
63 |
661 |
$1,857,247 |
64 |
668 |
$3,795,919 |
65 |
672 |
$4,106,106 |
66 |
682 |
$3,873,466 |
67 |
755 |
$7,130,434 |
TOTAL |
67 |
$175,000,000 |
Exhibit G
Form of Request for Continuation or Conversion
REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OR CONVERSION
Pursuant to Section [----] of that certain Construction Loan Agreement among [----------------------------------------] ("Borrower"), the Lenders party thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders ("Administrative Agent"), this represents Borrower's irrevocable notice to the Administrative Agent of Borrower's intention to:
(a) [------] continue the Loan with the Base Rate as the Applicable Interest Rate;
(b) [------] continue the Loan with a LIBOR--Based Rate as the Applicable Interest Rate for a [------] one (1) / [------] two (2) / [------] three (3) / [------] six (6) month LIBOR Period;
(c) [------] convert the Loan to a Based Rate Loan as the Applicable Interest Rate;
(d) [------] convert the Loan to a LIBOR--Based Rate as the Applicable Interest Rate for a [------] one (1) / [------] two (2) / [------] three (3) / [------] six (6) month LIBOR Period.
Borrower certifies that:
(1) after giving effect to any continuation or conversion of the Loan, all the requirements contained in the Notes and the Loan Agreement applicable thereto are satisfied;
(2) the representations and warranties contained in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof to the same extent as though made on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties were true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date; and
(3) no event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the consummation of the continuation or conversion contemplated hereby that would constitute an Event of Default.
[Signature Page Follows]
DATED:
BORROWER:
ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Exhibit H
Form of Request for Loan Advance
REQUEST FOR LOAN ADVANCE
--------------------------, 200--
Re: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Loans in the aggregate amount of $[----------------------] to [--------------------------------]
Project: [INSERT ADDRESS]
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated January 31, 2006 among U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, certain lenders party thereto and the undersigned (the "Construction Loan Agreement"). Terms not defined in this Request for Loan Advance shall have the same meaning as in the Construction Loan Agreement.
This Request for Loan Advance (a) is request No.---------- under the Construction Loan Agreement, (b) constitutes Borrower's request to borrow Loans in the amounts and in the manner set forth below and (c) is otherwise subject to the terms of the Construction Loan Agreement. The information relating to the proposed Loans is as follows:
1. The date of the proposed Loans is ---------------------- ----, --------.
2. The aggregate amount of the proposed Loans (after deducting an aggregate Retainage of $--------------------) is $------------------.
3. The aggregate amount of the proposed Loans which are to bear interest as LIBOR Rate Loans is $--------------------.
4. The aggregate amount of the proposed Loans which are to bear interest at Base Rate Loans is $--------------------.
5. The aggregate amount of Loans requested hereunder, when added to prior (if any) Loans funded under the Construction Loan Agreement, will result in total Loans outstanding under the Construction Loan Agreement of $--------------------.
6. Funds undrawn under the aggregate Commitments after giving effect to the Loans requested hereunder will then be $--------------------.
Attached to this Request for Loan Advance are the following items:
A. To the extent not previously delivered to Administrative Agent, for funds due under the General Contract, copies of the General Contractor's invoices relating to payments requested under this Request for Loan Advance, together with paid invoices evidencing payment of funds previously advanced to the General Contractor pursuant to Loans, provided, however, presentation of invoices shall not be required when the amount of the payment requested from the proceeds of the Advance is less than $250,000; in those circumstances, presentation of general ledger entries evidencing the amount due shall be sufficient;
B. To the extent not previously delivered to Administrative Agent, for funds paid directly by Borrower, copies of all invoices relating to payments requested under this Request for Loan Advance, together with paid invoices evidencing payment of funds previously advanced to Borrower pursuant to Loans, provided, however, presentation of invoices shall not be required when the amount of the payment requested from the proceeds of the Advance is less than $250,000; in those circumstances, presentation of general ledger entries evidencing the amount due shall be sufficient;
C. Copy of the Project Budget attached as Exhibit 1 hereto, showing the portion of each budget line item comprising the aggregate Loans subject to this request and any Retainage with respect thereto, and the total of all Loans to date, inclusive of the Loans subject to this request;
D. Copies of sworn unconditional lien wavers from each trade contractor, subcontractor, materialman, supplier and vendor (each a "Subcontractor") who is to be paid from the proceeds of this Advance, to the extent not previously delivered to Administrative Agent releasing any right to a lien through a date not more than 30 days prior to the date hereof. Lien waivers shall not be required from any Subcontractor when the amount to be paid to such Subcontrator from the proceeds of the Advance is less than $25,000 and the aggregate amount paid to such Subcontractor is less than $100,000;
E. Borrower's Architect's Certificate for Payment in accordance with AIA Document G--702;
F. Requisition form duly executed by the General Contractor; and
G. Copies of all other documents required pursuant to Article VI and Article VII of the Construction Loan Agreement.
In connection with this advance, Borrower hereby certifies that the following are true and correct:
(a) The facts set forth in the General Contractor's invoices and in Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2;
(b) Except for contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers or vendors who are to be paid from proceeds of the Loans requested hereunder, there is no outstanding Indebtedness of the undersigned for labor, wages or materials in connection with the construction of the Improvements which is currently due and which could become the basis of a Lien on the Project;
(c) All sums previously requisitioned have been applied to the payment of the Hard Costs and the Soft Costs heretofore incurred;
(d) All Change Orders have been submitted to Administrative Agent and the Construction Consultant and all Change Orders for which a Loan is requested hereby have been approved by Administrative Agent and the Construction Consultant to the extent required by the Construction Loan Agreement;
(e) In the judgment of Borrower, the Improvements are --------------% complete;
(f) Borrower is not in Default under any of the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents;
(g) After giving effect to this advance, the Loans will remain In Balance in accordance with Section 7.02 of the Construction Loan Agreement, and all conditions to this advance have been satisfied in accordance with Section 7.01 of the Construction Loan Agreement;
(h) Each representation and warranty of Article VIII of the Construction Loan Agreement remains true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Request for Loan Advance and will be so on the date of disbursement of the requested Loan, except with respect to (i) matters which have been disclosed in writing to and approved by Administrative Agent (subject, however, to the terms of the Construction Loan Agreement) or (ii) liens of mechanics and materialmen and matters addressed in Section 8.05 of the Construction Loan Agreement, which would not, if adversely decided, have a Material Adverse Effect;
(i) No litigation or arbitral proceedings are pending or, to the best of Borrower's knowledge, threatened against Borrower, any Guarantor or the Manager, which could or might (i) affect the validity or priority of the liens of the Security Instrument or (ii) or, if adversely decided, would reasonably be expected have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(j) All Government Approvals, to the extent then required for the Construction Work, have been obtained and that all Applicable Laws relating to the construction and operation of the Project have been and will continue to be complied with.
(k) Borrower has contributed the required Initial Equity Contribution.
The undersigned requests that the requested Loans be advanced by depositing the same into Borrower's Account No.------------------. The person signing this Request for Loan Advance on behalf of Borrower represents and warrants to you that such person is authorized to execute this letter on behalf of Borrower.
BORROWER:
ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
By: Vail Resorts Development Company, a Colorado corporation, its Managing Member
By:
Name:
Its:
ACKNOWLEDEGMENT
Each representation and warranty contained in the Representation Agreement remains true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Request for Loan Advance.
GUARANTOR:
VAIL RESORTS, INC., a Delaware corporation
By:
Its:
VAIL CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation
By:
Its:
Exhibit I
Major/Bonded Subcontractors
Major Subcontrators |
Original Subcontract Value |
% of GMP |
Bonded |
|||
Hulm |
695,748 |
0.4% |
Yes |
|||
LVI |
831,260 |
0.5% |
Yes |
|||
DCA (Appliances) |
1,023,007 |
0.6% |
No |
|||
Kolbe & Kolbe Windows |
1,112,868 |
0.7% |
No |
|||
Colorado Restaurant Supply |
1,148,766 |
0.7% |
No |
|||
Aluminum Storefront -- TBD |
1,152,222 |
0.7% |
No |
|||
National Networks |
1,189,173 |
0.7% |
No |
|||
RMS Concrete |
1,229,306 |
0.8% |
No |
|||
AllState Fire Protection |
1,272,758 |
0.8% |
Yes |
|||
Genesis Wood Flooring |
1,292,105 |
0.8% |
No |
|||
Stan Miller Inc. |
1,373,634 |
0.9% |
No |
|||
Chester Pools |
1,663,179 |
1.0% |
No |
|||
Schiros |
1,734,250 |
1.1% |
Yes |
|||
Platte Valley Lumber |
1,777,823 |
1.1% |
No |
|||
Otis Elevator |
1,801,700 |
1.1% |
No |
|||
IWC |
2,119,510 |
1.3% |
Yes |
|||
Schnabel |
2,165,830 |
1.4% |
Yes |
|||
The Roofing Company |
2,172,566 |
1.4% |
Yes |
|||
New World |
4,005,000 |
2.5% |
Yes |
|||
Guys Flooring |
4,056,662 |
2.5% |
Yes |
|||
RMP |
5,359,160 |
3.4% |
Yes |
|||
Heyl |
5,416,830 |
3.4% |
Yes |
|||
B&B Electric |
7,317,138 |
4.6% |
Yes |
|||
Gallegos (masonry, flatwork, tile) |
9,678,419 |
6.1% |
Yes |
|||
M&D |
12,056,215 |
7.6% |
Yes |
|||
SUBTOTAL |
13,390,149 |
8.4% |
No |
|||
Zimmerman |
13,530,258 |
8.5% |
Yes |
|||
KK Mechnical |
16,654,751 |
10.4% |
Yes |
|||
SUBTOTAL |
117,220,287 |
73.5% |
||||
Total Value of GMP |
159,590,503 |
Exhibit J
Minimum Release Prices for Commercial Component
Commercial Component $25,200,000.00
Hotel Component (including the Hotel Management Contract) $15,700,000.00
Alpine Club (including the Parking Club) $14,730,000.00
Exhibit K
Anticipated Encumbrances
(iv) Condominium map and declaration done for any portion of the Parking Club Component, Hotel Component, Resort Services Component or Retail Component.
Exhibit L
Subordination, Non--Disturbance and Attornment Agreement
When recorded, return to:
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attn: Thomas L. DeVine
(Space Above For Recorder's Use)
AGREEMENT OF SUBORDINATION,
NON--DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT
THIS AGREEMENT OF SUBORDINATION, NON--DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT is made as of the ------ day of ------------------------------, 200----, by and among Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("Landlord"), - --------------------------------------------------, a ------------------------------ ("Tenant"), and U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent under the Loan Agreement (defined below) for the Lenders therein (hereinafter, together with its successors and assigns, referred to as the "Lender").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner of a certain tract of land with improvements thereon ("Property"), and said tract is more fully described in Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, under that certain lease ("Lease") dated ------------------------------ between Landlord and Tenant, Landlord did lease, let and demise a portion of the Property ("Premises") as described in the Lease to Tenant for the period of time and upon the covenants, terms and conditions therein stated; and
WHEREAS, Bank has agreed to make a loan to Arrabelle in the maximum amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventy--Five Million Dollars ($175,000,000) pursuant to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2006 (the "Loan Agreement") to be secured by, among other things, a Deed of Trust to Public Trustee, Security Agreement, Financing Statement, Assignment of Rents and Leases and Fixture Filing of even date herewith granted by Arrabelle for the benefit of Bank (the "Deed of Trust") covering the Property; and
WHEREAS, Lender desires that the Lease be subordinated to the Deed of Trust, and that Tenant agree to attorn to the purchaser at foreclosure of the Deed of Trust in the event of such foreclosure or to Lender in the event of collection of the rent by Lender; and
WHEREAS, Tenant is willing to agree to attorn if Lender will recognize Tenant's rights under the Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, each to the other, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree, covenant and warrant as follows:
(B) In addition, if Lender (or its nominee or designee) shall succeed to the rights and obligations of Landlord under the Lease through possession or foreclosure action, delivery of a deed or otherwise, or another person purchases the Premises upon or following foreclosure of the Deed of Trust, then at the request of Lender (or its nominee or designee) or such purchaser (Lender, its nominees and designees, and such purchaser, each being a "Successor--Landlord"), Tenant shall attorn to and recognize Successor--Landlord as Tenant's landlord under the Lease and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument that Successor--Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such attornment. Upon such attornment, the Lease shall continue in full force and effect as, or as if it were, a direct lease between Successor--Landlord and Tenant upon all terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in the Lease, and Successor Landlord shall be subject to all obligations and liabilities of Landlord under the Lease, except that Successor--Landlord shall not:
If to Lender: U.S. Bank National Association
Real Estate Banking
918 Seventeenth Street, Fifth Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
If to Tenant: ------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered in their respective names and on their behalf; and if a corporation, by its officers duly authorized, on the day and year first above written.
TENANT:
[--------------------------------------------], a ----------------------------
By:
Its:
LANDLORD:
Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
By:
Title:
LENDER:
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association
By:
Its:
STATE OF ------------------------------ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF -------------------------- )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ------ day of --------------------------, 200----, by ------------------------------------------------------------, the ---------------------------------------- of - --------------------------------------------------.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:--------------------------------------------------
STATE OF ------------------------------ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF -------------------------- )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ------ day of --------------------------, 200----, by ----------------------------------------------, the ---------------------- of Arrabelle at Vail Square, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:--------------------------------------------------
STATE OF ------------------------------ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF -------------------------- )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ------ day of --------------------------, 200----, by ------------------------------------------------------------, the ---------------------------------------- of U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:--------------------------------------------------
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
LOT 1, LIONSHEAD SIXTH FILING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 937664, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Schedule 6.01
Closing Conditions
(a) Title Insurance. An unconditional and irrevocable commitment from the Title Company to issue the Title Policy. The Title Policy and all endorsements thereto shall be approved by Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion. In addition, Borrower shall have paid to the Title Company all expenses and premiums of the Title Company in connection with the issuance of such policies as and when required by the Title Company and all recording, mortgage taxes and filing fees payable in connection with recording the Security Instrument and the filing of the Uniform Commercial Code financing statements related thereto in the appropriate offices.
(b) Opinion of Borrower's and Each Borrower Party's Attorneys. A current written opinion from outside counsel for Borrower covering matters in scope, form and substance acceptable to Administrative Agent.
(c) Qualified Purchase Contracts. Copies of all Qualified Purchase Contracts in effect with respect to the Residential Component.
(d) Survey. An ALTA survey of the Land certified to Administrative Agent, Title Company and their successors and assigns, acceptable to Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, made by a registered land surveyor satisfactory to Administrative Agent, showing, through the use of course bearings and distances, (i) all foundations of the Improvements and driveways, if any, in place; (ii) all easements and roads or rights of way and setback lines, if any, affecting the Improvements and that the same are unobstructed; (iii) except as set forth in the Plans and Specifications, all foundations and other structures, if any, so placed that the Improvements are within the lot lines or applicable easements and in compliance with any restrictions of record or ordinances relating to the location thereof; (iv) the dimensions of all existing buildings and distance of all material Improvements from the lot lines; (v) any encroachments by improvements located on adjoining property; (vi) access to a public road; and (vii) such additional information which may be required by Administrative Agent. Said survey shall be dated a date required by Administrative Agent, bear a certificate in an acceptable form, and include the legal description of the Land.
(e) Organizational Documents; Resolutions. Copies of all Organizational Documents for each Borrower Party and appropriate resolutions authorizing such parties to enter into and perform under the applicable Loan Documents, each certified to be true and correct by an Authorized Officer of such Borrower Party and each in form and content reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent, and evidence of the good standing of each Borrower Party issued by the applicable Governmental Authority where such Borrower Party is organized.
(f) Project Documents. A schedule of the Project Documents. A certificate of Borrower executed by an Authorized Officer certifying that (i) each of the Project Documents has been duly executed and delivered by each Person that is a party thereto and is in full force and effect; (ii) neither Borrower nor, to the best of Borrower's knowledge, any other Person which is party to any of the Project Documents, is in default thereunder beyond any applicable cure and notice periods; (iii) no term or condition thereof shall have been Modified or waived without the prior consent of Administrative Agent; and (iv) a true and correct copy of each such Project Document.
(g) Violations. Municipal searches showing no violations of Applicable Law with respect to any portion of the Project; and if violations are shown, then Administrative Agent must have received (in Administrative Agent's sole discretion) either satisfactory evidence of the curing of the same or such undertakings, indemnities, escrow deposits or affidavits relating thereto as Administrative Agent shall require.
(h) Insurance. A certified copy of the insurance policies required by Section 9.05 or certificates of insurance with respect thereto, such policies or certificates, as the case may be, to be in form and substance, and issued by companies reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent and otherwise in compliance with the terms of Section 9.05, together with evidence of the payment of all premiums therefor.
(i) Lien Waivers. Sworn partial waivers of liens from Major Subcontractors covering all work and materials performed or supplied prior to the Closing Date (if any).
(j) Plans and Specifications. The final Plans and Specifications, together with any required Governmental Approvals related thereto and sealed by the applicable Design Professionals.
(k) Construction Schedule. The Construction Schedule, including evidence reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent that the Construction Work is proceeding on time and on budget.
(l) Construction Status. The most recent General Contractor's progress payment request approved by the Developer showing the percentage of completion, the amount funded and Change Order status.
(m) Design Professionals' Certificates. Certificates of Borrower's Architect, or other appropriate Design Professional, in favor of Administrative Agent (on behalf of the Lenders) (the "Architect Certificates"), or other evidence satisfactory to Administrative Agent, that to the best of the Design Professional's knowledge (i) the Plans and Specifications are in full compliance with all applicable building code and environmental, health and safety laws, statutes, regulations and requirements; (ii) the Plans and Specifications are full and complete in all respects and contain all details necessary for the Base Building Work; (iii) all Government Approvals to the extent presently necessary for the Base Building Work have been issued; (iv) the gross square footage as shown on a Schedule attached to the certificate of the applicable Design Professional accurately reflects the gross square footage relating to the Plans and Specifications; (v) there exists or will exist adequate water, storm and sanitary sewerage facilities and other required public utilities, together with a means of ingress and egress to and from the Project over public streets; (vi) no building or parking structure to be constructed on the Project will exceed the height of any building permitted on the Project as of the Closing Date; and (vii) the Construction Schedule and the Project Budget are realistic and can be adhered to in completing the Base Building Work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
(n) Initial Equity. A certificate of an Authorized Officer of Borrower certifying that Borrower shall have provided the Initial Equity and itemizing the uses of the Initial Equity, such certificate to be accompanied by backup materials evidencing such Initial Equity and the use of same.
(o) UCC Searches. Uniform Commercial Code searches with respect to Borrower and each Borrower Party, the Managing Member and each Guarantor as required by Administrative Agent.
(p) Non--Foreign Status. A certificate by an Authorized Officer of Borrower certifying Borrower's tax identification number and the fact that it is not a foreign person under the Code.
(q) Standard Forms. Standard forms of agreements and/or leases with respect to the Commercial Component.
(r) Contractor's Agreement. A copy of the fully executed GMP Agreement with Shaw Construction.
(s) Architect's Agreement. A copy of the fully executed Architect's Agreement.
(t) Other Documents. Such other documents as Administrative Agent may reasonably request.
Schedule 6.02
Conditions to Loans
(a) Title Continuation. Administrative Agent shall have received a notice of title continuation or a Date Down Endorsement to the Title Policy indicating that since the last preceding Loan, there has been no change in the state of title and no new adverse survey exceptions have been raised by the Title Company not theretofore approved by Administrative Agent, which Date Down Endorsement shall have the effect of increasing the coverage of the Title Policy (including full coverage against mechanic's liens) by an amount equal to the advance then made if the Title Policy does not by its own terms provide for such an increase. If any mechanics' liens are filed against the Project, Borrower shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such liens to be discharged by payment or other shall mean; provided, however, that if such mechanics' liens are less than $250,000 in the aggregate, Borrower may elect to cause the Title Company to provide affirmative coverage over such liens insuring against "any statutory lien for services, labor or materials furnished or contracted for prior to the date hereof [i.e., the date of such endorsement] (or any statutory lien for services, labor or materials furnished after the date hereof, the priority of which lien relates back to services, labor or materials furnished or contracted for prior to the date hereof), and which has now gained or which may hereafter gain priority over the estate or interest of the insured as shown in Exhibit A of this policy"; and provided further, however, that, Borrower shall obtain a bond reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent to cover all mechanics' liens that exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate of all such liens;
(b) Lien Waivers. Unconditional waivers of lien from Major Subcontractors covering all work for which funds have been advanced pursuant to a prior disbursement and, at Administrative Agent's election, conditional waivers of lien from Major Subcontractors covering all work of such Persons for which funds are being advanced pursuant to the then current Request for Loan Advance, all in compliance with the Lien Law together with such invoices, contracts, or other supporting data as Administrative Agent may reasonably require to evidence that all Project Costs for which disbursement is sought have been incurred;
(c) Change Orders. Copies of any material Change Orders which have not been previously furnished to Administrative Agent and the Construction Consultant;
(d) Contracts. Copies of all Major Subcontracts which have been executed or Modified since the last Loan, together with (i) a certificate by an Authorized Officer of Borrower certifying that the delivered items are true, accurate and complete copies and (ii) Consents and Agreements in the applicable form attached to the General Assignment from any Major Subcontractors who have executed a Major Subcontract not previously delivered;
(e) Stored Materials. Inventory of materials and equipment stored on the Project;
(f) Testing Reports. Testing reports for materials--in--place as applicable;
(g) Governmental Approvals. Copies, certified by an Authorized Officer of Borrower, of all required Governmental Approvals (to the extent required as of such date) not previously delivered to Administrative Agent;
(h) Contract Disputes. If any material dispute arises between or among Borrower, the General Contractor or any Major Subcontractor, a written summary of the nature of such dispute;
(i) Project Budget Amendments. If the Project Budget shall have been Modified, copies of all such Modifications, all of which shall be subject to Administrative Agent's review and approval in accordance with this Agreement Administrative Agent Borrower;
(j) Updated Survey and Title Endorsement. Promptly after the completion of the construction of the foundation of the Base Building Work, Borrower shall provide to Administrative Agent a current survey of the Project showing all Improvements located thereon and complying with the requirements set forth in Schedule 6.01(d) and shall obtain a foundation endorsement to the Title Policy in form satisfactory to Administrative Agent insuring that, except as set forth on the Plans and Specifications, all foundations are located within applicable property and setback lines and do not encroach upon any easements or rights of way; and
(k) Insurance. To the extent not previously delivered to Administrative Agent, evidence showing compliance with the provisions of Section 9.05.
(l) Additional Project Documents and Plans and Plans and Specifications. To the extent not previously received and approved by Administrative Agent, Administrative Agent shall have received and approved all Project Documents and all Plans and specifications relating to the aspect of the Improvements for which such Loan is being requested.
(m) Other Documents. Such other documents and items as Administrative Agent may reasonably request.
Schedule 6.03
Conditions to Final Loans
(a) Approval by Governmental Authority. Evidence of the approval by the applicable Governmental Authorities of the Base Building Work in its entirety for operation to the extent any such approval is a condition of the lawful use of the Base Building Work, including, without limitation, valid certificates of occupancy (or other evidence) to the extent required for the Base Building Work, which core and shell certificates of occupancy (or other evidence) may be temporary core and shell certificates of occupancy;
(b) Survey. A final as--built survey covering the completed Base Building Work and any paving, driveways and exterior improvements and otherwise in compliance with Schedule 6.01(d), together with an endorsement to the Title Policy amending any survey exception to reflect such final survey;
(c) Plans and Specifications. To the extent available, a full and complete certified set of "as built" Plans and Specifications for the Base Building Work;
(d) Lien Waivers. Conditional waivers of lien and sworn statements from all (i) contractors and subcontractors and (ii) any materialmen, suppliers and vendors with respect to the Base Building Work, and Borrower shall deliver final waivers of lien and sworn statements from all such parties to Administrative Agent within sixty (60) days thereafter;
(e) Design Professionals' Certificates. Certificates from the Architect stating that, to the best of Architect's knowledge, (i) the Base Building Work (1) has been substantially completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, (2) the Improvements are structurally sound (the certification as to structural soundness to be made by the structural engineer only) and (3) except for tenant improvements to rentable space in the Commercial Component that is not yet occupied is available for occupancy (subject to completion of Punch List Items), and (ii) the Improvements as so completed comply with all applicable building codes;
(f) Testing Engineer Statement. Statement from the testing engineer performing construction materials testing indicating that all Base Building Work was performed according to the Plans and Specifications;
(g) Violation Searches. If available and requested by Administrative Agent, violation searches with Governmental Authorities indicating no notices of violation have been issued with respect to the Project;
(h) UCC Searches. Current searches of all Uniform Commercial Code financing statements filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado and of the state of formation/organization of Borrower, showing that no Uniform Commercial Code financing statements are filed or recorded against Borrower in which the collateral is personal property or fixtures located on the Project or used in connection with the Project other than financing statements with respect to the Loans;
(i) Borrower's Certificate. A certificate of an Authorized Officer of Borrower certifying that:
(i) no condemnation of any portion of the Project or any action which could result in a relocation of any roadways abutting the Project or the denial of access, which, in Administrative Agent's sole judgment, adversely affects the Lenders' security or the operation of the Project, has commenced or, to the Borrower's Knowledge, is contemplated by any Governmental Authority;
(ii) all fixtures, attachments and equipment necessary for the operation of the Base Building Work have been installed or incorporated into the Project and are operational; all Guaranties and warranties have been transferred/assigned to Borrower; and, that Borrower is the absolute fee owner of all of said property free and clear of all chattel mortgages, conditional vendor's liens and other liens, encumbrances and security interests, and that all of said property is in good working order, free from defects; and
(iii) all Project Costs relating to the Construction Work have been paid in full except (1) to the extent covered by the final Loans then being requested and (2) amounts for Hard Costs which Borrower is disputing in good faith and with due diligence; provided that Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, hold back an amount equal to (x) 150% of the disputed amount minus (y) any Retainage that Administrative Agent is still holding with respect to the applicable Hard Costs and (3) amounts held by Administrative Agent with respect to Punch List Items with respect to the applicable Hard Costs.
(j) Engineering Report. At Borrower's expense, a report from the Construction Consultant, satisfactory in form and content to Administrative Agent, which shall verify that the Base Building Work has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, approved by the appropriate Governmental Authorities and that the Project, and the Improvements constructed thereon, satisfy all Applicable Law.
Schedule 8.05
Pending Litigation
None.
Schedule 8.10
Organizational Chart
Schedule 8.14
Government Approvals
Part A -- Existing Approvals Obtained
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission Approval;
Town of Vail Design Review Board Approvals (subject to remaining approvals referenced in Part B);
Town Council/Town of Vail Approval of Core Site Development Agreement and Amendment to Core Site Development Agreement and Core Site Developer Improvement Agreement supplementing same;
Vail Reinvestment Authority (VRA) Covenant Condemnation Approval and Completion of Condemnation;
Existing Building Permit(s);
Resubdivision Plat;
HUD Registration Approval;
Town of Vail approval and making of Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro Districts for maintenance of Lionshead Place; and
VRA approval and making of Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro Districts for tax increment financing.
Part B -- Approvals to be Obtained at Later Date
Temporary Certificate(s) of Occupancy;
Certificate(s) of Occupancy;
Condominium Project Document Approvals (further Resubdivision to establish residential condominium air space, Reciprocal Easements and Covenants Agreement, Condominium Map and Declaration, and any Amendments and Supplements thereto);
Town of Vail Design Review Board Approvals necessitated by Core Site Developer Improvement Agreement and Reapprovals resulting from Owner Change Orders); and
Future Building Permits.
HUD Registration Amendment
Schedule 9.05
Insurance Requirements
An ORIGINAL (or certified copy) Builder's Causes of Loss -- Special Form ("All--Risk"), Completed Value, Non--Reporting Form Policy or ORIGINAL Acord 27 Certificate of Insurance naming the borrowing entity as an insured, reflecting coverage of 100% of the replacement cost, and written by a carrier approved by Lender with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Guide Rating of at least A-- IX (which is authorized to do business in the state in which the property is located) that affirmatively includes the following:
U.S. Bank National Association
918 17th Street, Fifth Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Matthew Carrothers
An ORIGINAL (or certified copy) Causes of Loss--Special Form ("All--Risk") Hazard Insurance Policy or ORIGINAL Acord 27 Certificate of Insurance naming the borrowing entity as an insured, reflecting coverage of 100% of the replacement cost, and written by a carrier approved by Lender with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Guide Rating of at least A-- IX (which is authorized to do business in the state in which the property is located) that affirmatively includes the following:
U.S. Bank National Association
918 17th Street, Fifth Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Matthew Carrothers
An ORIGINAL Acord 25 Certificate of General Comprehensive Liability Insurance naming the borrowing entity as an insured, providing coverage on an "occurrence" rather than a "claims made" basis and written by a carrier approved by Lender with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Guide Rating of at least A-- IX (which is authorized to do business in the state in which the property is located) that affirmatively includes the following:
Additional Insured Endorsement naming U.S. Bank National Association as an additional insured with a 10--day notice to Lender in the event of cancellation, non--renewal or material change. A Severability of Interests provision should be included.
Address for U.S. Bank National Association is as follows:
U.S. Bank National Association
918 17th Street, Fifth Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Matthew Carrothers
To the extent not provided by the General Contractor ORIGINAL Certificate indicating Worker's Compensation coverage in the statutory amount and Employer's Liability Coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 / $500,000 / $500,000 naming the General Contractor and written by a carrier approved by Lender.
Exhibit 10.33(b)
COMPLETION GUARANTY AGREEMENT
In order to induce U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent under the Construction Loan Agreement for the Lenders therein (hereinafter, together with its successors and assigns, referred to as the "Bank"), to make advances to ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the "Borrower"), in connection with a construction loan, pursuant to and in accordance with a Construction Loan Agreement, dated as of even date herewith, by and between the Borrower and the Bank (hereinafter referred to as the "Construction Loan Agreement") and evidenced by one or more promissory notes of even date herewith in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $175,000,000 (hereinafter referred to, collectively, as the "Note"), the undersigned, THE VAIL CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Guarantor"), hereby agrees as follows pursuant to this Completion Guaranty Agreement (this "Guaranty"):
1. Subject to the terms hereof, the Guarantor unconditionally and absolutely guarantees to the Bank, following an Event of Default by Borrower, completion of construction of the Improvements (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement) in the manner required by the Construction Loan Agreement, the Note and the other documents and instruments executed in connection therewith (all of the foregoing being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Loan Documents"). Specifically, following an Event of Default under the Loan Documents by Borrower and written request to Guarantor from Bank for performance hereunder, the Guarantor agrees:
(a) to perform, complete, and pay for the construction of the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, as such Plans and Specifications have been or may be modified or amended from time to time, within the time period allotted therefor (if any) including all extensions thereof, and to pay all costs of said construction and all costs associated therewith if the Borrower shall fail to perform or complete such work as required by the Construction Loan Agreement;
(b) provided that such actions by the Bank are authorized pursuant to the Loan Documents and provided Guarantor has failed to perform its obligations pursuant to Paragraph 1(a) hereof and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Bank), to reimburse the Bank for all costs and expenses incurred by the Bank in taking possession of the property described in the deed of trust securing the Note (hereinafter referred to as the "Property") and constructing the Improvements (whether in whole or in part) in accordance with the Plans and Specifications as approved at the time the Bank takes possession of the Property subject to such modifications thereto as Bank shall determine are reasonably necessary provided that the same shall not materially increase Guarantor's obligations hereunder (unless as a result of unforeseen site conditions which have been confirmed by an engineer reasonably acceptable to Guarantor), including, without limitation, any sums expended in excess of the principal amount of the Note and whether or not construction is actually completed;
(c) if any mechanic's or materialman's liens should be filed, or should attach, with respect to the Property by reason of the construction undertaken pursuant to the Construction Loan Agreement, to cause the removal of such liens within 45 days after the recording thereof, or the posting of security against the consequences of their possible foreclosure and the procurement of title insurance policies or endorsements insuring the Bank against the consequences of the foreclosure or enforcement of such liens, if the Borrower shall fail to take such actions;
(d) to pay the costs and fees of all contractors, architects and engineers employed by the Borrower or the Bank (to the extent permitted under the Loan Documents) to complete the Improvements if said costs and fees are not paid by the Borrower;
(e) to pay the premiums for all policies of insurance required to be furnished by the Borrower pursuant to the Construction Loan Agreement if such premiums are not paid by the Borrower and written request from Lender has been given to Guarantor in connection with any of the foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 1; and
(f) to pay all of the Bank's reasonable costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, incurred in the enforcement of this Guaranty and the provisions of the Loan Documents covered by this Guaranty.
2. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, following written request from Bank for performance by Guarantor hereunder to complete construction of the Improvements, Bank shall make available any undisbursed Commitments which are not subject to legal impairment to disbursement pursuant to a court order, a mechanic's or materialman's lien, a bankruptcy proceeding or notice to disburser and which have been designated in the Project Budget for the payment of Project Costs directly related to the construction of the Improvements. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon satisfaction by Guarantor of all requirements for disbursement set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement and in accordance with the disbursement procedures set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement, and any amendments thereof, except that Guarantor shall not be required to satisfy Borrower's requirements set forth in Sections 6.01 (d) and 6.02 (a) and (c)(i), (or to cure any Events of Default by Borrower in connection with the matters addressed in those sections) nor shall Guarantor be obligated to repay to Bank and Lenders the Loans. In connection with Guarantor's obligations hereunder, Guarantor shall be entitled to all rights of Borrower under the Construction Loan Agreement to reallocate the Borrower Contingency Fund so long as Guarantor has satisfied the requirements set forth in the preceding sentence. In the event that Guarantor does not satisfy all of the requirements for disbursement of Loans set forth hereinaboveor does not comply with the disbursement procedures set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement in any material respect (and such failure is not cured within ten (10) days after request by Bank), or any representation warranty or certification made by Guarantor in the Representation Agreement shall prove to be false or misleading: (i) Bank shall have no further obligation to disburse any portion of the Commitments to Guarantor; (ii) Bank may pursue whatever remedies it may have available at law or in equity for breach of such terms and conditions; and (iii) at Bank's option, to be exercised in its sole discretion, Guarantor shall perform the Completion Obligations at its sole cost and expense without any right or recourse to any portion of the Commitments or Bank may complete the Project itself or cause the Project to be completed by a third party and charge the entire cost thereof to Guarantor. In connection with the Guarantor's obligations hereunder, whenever it is necessary for Guarantor to cure an Event of Default in order to satisfy any such requirement or procedure for disbursements described herein, Guarantor shall have such time to cure an Event of Default as may be granted by Bank, in its sole discretion, but in no event less than ten (10) Business Days after Guarantor receives a request from Bank under Paragraph 1 for performance hereunder.
3. This is a guaranty of performance and not of collection, and the Bank shall not be required to take any action against the Borrower (other than providing such notice to Borrower as is required hereunder or by the Construction Loan Agreement) or resort to any other security given for the performance of the Borrower's obligations as a precondition to the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder. Nothing herein shall constitute a guaranty of repayment of the Loan by Guarantor.
4. The Bank, in its sole discretion, following the delivery of such notice to Borrower as is required hereunder or by the Construction Loan Agreement, may proceed to exercise any right or remedy which the Bank may have under this Guaranty or the Representation Agreement without pursuing or exhausting any right or remedy which it may have against the Borrower, against any other guarantor or against any other person or entity, and the Bank may proceed to exercise any right or remedy which the Bank may have under this Guaranty without regard to any actions or omissions of the Borrower or any other person or entity.
5. The Guarantor authorizes the Bank, without notice to the Guarantor and without impairing the liability of the Guarantor hereunder, to exercise the Bank's right to complete construction in accordance with the Construction Loan Agreement pursuant to the Plans and Specifications, and, subject to Paragraph 1(b), to add expenses incurred during the course of such completion to the Borrower's principal obligations under the Loan (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement). The Guarantor acknowledges that the Bank has no obligation to exercise such right, and that the Bank is entitled to make expenditures toward completion without actually completing construction. The Guarantor waives any claims, rights or defenses resulting from (a) the Bank's proper exercise of its right to complete construction, and (b) the Bank's failure to complete construction. The Guarantor agrees that appropriate expenses to complete construction in accordance with Paragraph 1(b) hereof, include, without limitation, payments to release liens, payments to contractors, laborers, materialmen and suppliers, purchase of equipment, services of experts, interest on amounts advanced, and all additional categories of expense, both hard and soft, set forth on the Project Budget defined in and attached to the Construction Loan Agreement.
6. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall be direct and independent of any obligations of the Borrower to the Bank and absolute and unconditional irrespective of the validity, legality or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents, or any other circumstances (except for those actions of the Bank in violation of the Loan Documents or applicable law) which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge of a surety or guarantor (including, without limitation, the finding or conclusions of any proceeding under the federal Bankruptcy code or of similar present or future federal or state law), it being agreed that the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall not be discharged except by payment or performance as herein provided.
7. From and after the date that Guarantor satisfies the requirements for disbursements of Loans as set forth in paragraph 2 hereof, and so long as there shall occur no other Event of Default, interest shall accrue on the outstanding principal balance of the Loans at the LIBOR--Based Rate . In addition, Bank agrees to forbear pursuit of remedies against Borrower for Events of Default during any period of time that Guarantor is performing its obligations hereunder and satisfying the requirements for disbursement of Loans pursuant paragraph 2 hereof.
8. Without limiting the generality of Paragraph 5 above, the Guarantor hereby consents and agrees that, at any time and from time to time:
(a) any action may be taken under any of the Loan Documents in the exercise of any remedy, power or privilege therein contained (including, without limitation, the acceleration of the maturity of the Note) or otherwise with respect thereto, or such remedy, power or privilege may be waived, omitted, or not enforced;
(b) the time for the Borrower's performance of or compliance with any term, covenant or agreement on its part to be performed or observed under any of the Loan Documents may be extended, or such performance or compliance waived, or failure in or departure from such performance or compliance consented to;
(c) any of the Loan Documents (except this Guaranty), or any terms thereof may be amended or modified in any respect (including without limitation, with respect to interest on the Note); and
(d) the Guarantor waives any rights it might otherwise have under Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 13--50--102 or 13--50--103 (or under any corresponding future statute or rule of law in any jurisdiction) by reason of any release of fewer than all of the guarantors of the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder, all in such manner and upon such terms as the Bank may deem proper, and without notice to or further assent from the Guarantor, and all without affecting this Guaranty or the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder, which shall continue in full force and effect until all of the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall have been fully paid and performed.
9. The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, presentment, demand, protest, notice of the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Documents and any other notice of any kind whatsoever, with respect to any or all of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder and promptness in making any claim or demand hereunder; but no act or omission of any kind shall in any way affect or impair this Guaranty.
10. The Guarantor hereby represents and warrants as follows:
(a) The Guarantor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated in the first paragraph hereof and has all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to conduct its business, to own its properties and to execute and deliver, and to perform all of its obligations under, this Guaranty.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty by Guarantor will not (i) require any consent or approval of any person, (ii) violate any provision of any law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award presently in effect having applicability to the Guarantor, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture or loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which the Guarantor is a party or by which Guarantor or its properties may be bound or affected; and the Guarantor is not in default under any such law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, agreement, lease or instrument.
(c) This Guaranty constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and other laws or equitable principles relating to or affecting the rights of creditors and general principles of equity.
(d) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Guarantor, threatened against or affecting it or any of its assets before any court or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which, if determined adversely to the Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on any of his financial condition, properties, or operations.
(e) No authorization, consent, approval, license, exemption of or filing or registration with any court or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, is or will be necessary to the valid execution, delivery or performance by the Guarantor of this Guaranty.
11. No failure or delay on the part of the Bank in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy hereunder. No amendment, modification, termination, or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty nor consent to any departure by the Guarantor therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Bank (and Guarantor as to any modification or amendment of this Guaranty), and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No notice or demand on the Guarantor in any case shall entitle the Guarantor to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances.
12. All notices, requests, demands, statements, authorizations, approvals, directions and other communications provided for herein shall be given or made in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given or served for all purposes as of the date (i) when hand delivered (provided that delivery shall be evidenced by a receipt executed by or on behalf of the addressee), (ii) one (1) Business Day after being sent by reputable overnight courier service (with delivery evidenced by written receipt), or (iii) with a simultaneous delivery by one of the shall mean in clause (i) or (ii) above, by facsimile, when sent, with confirmation and a copy sent by first class mail, in each case addressed to the intended recipient at the address specified below; or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a notice to each other party hereto. Guarantor shall only be required to send notices, requests, demands, statements, authorizations, approvals, directions and other communications to Bank on behalf of all of the Lenders.
If to Guarantor: The Vail Corporation
137 Benchmark Road
Avon, Colorado 81620
Attention: Jeffrey W. Jones
Facsimile: 970--845--2555
With a copy to: Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 4100
Denver, Colorado 80203
Attention: Robert H. Bach, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--866--0200
If to Bank: U.S. Bank National Association
DN--CO--BB5R
918 Seventeenth Street, 5th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Mr. Matthew Carrothers
Facsimile: 303--585--4198
With a copy to: U.S. Bank National Association
Capital Markets Group
14241 Dallas Parkway
Suite 490
Dallas, Texas 75274
Attention: Mr. Huvishka Ali
Facsimile: 972--386--8370
With a copy to: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Thomas L. DeVine, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--634--2020
Bank or Guarantor may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.
13. The Guarantor hereby waives and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any duty on the part of the Bank to disclose to the Guarantor any facts Bank may now or hereafter know about the Borrower, regardless of whether the Bank has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which the Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to the Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to the Guarantor, it being understood and agreed that the Guarantor is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of the Borrower and of any and all circumstances bearing the risk of non--payment on any obligations hereby guaranteed.
14. The Guarantor will file all claims against the Borrower in any bankruptcy or other similar proceedings in which the filing of claims is required by law upon any indebtedness of the Borrower to the Guarantor and will assign to the Bank all rights of the Guarantor thereunder. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to the Bank the full amount thereof and to the full extent necessary for that purpose, the Guarantor hereby assigns to the Bank all of the Guarantor's rights to any such payments or distributions to which the Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided that the Bank shall thereafter be obligated to deliver to Guarantor any payments or distributions so received by the Bank in excess of the amounts due from Guarantor to the Bank hereunder.
15. Except to the extent permitted by the Loan Agreement, to the extent that the Guarantor receives any payments, distributions or any other consideration with respect to any shares, debentures or partnership interests of the Borrower however described, the Guarantor shall immediately pay over and deliver such payments, distributions or other consideration to the Bank to the extent that such payments, distributions or other consideration were made in contravention of the Loan Documents.
16. By execution hereof, the Guarantor certifies to the Bank that the Guarantor has received a copy of the Construction Loan Agreement and all other Loan Documents in execution form and represents that Guarantor is knowledgeable of the contents thereof.
17. Wherever possible each provision of this Guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Guaranty shall be prohibited by or invalid under such law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty.
18. The Guarantor hereby represents and agrees that this is a continuing guaranty and (a) shall remain in full force and effect until the Loan has been repaid in full and the Commitments terminated or until such time as the Project reaches Completion (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement), so long as sufficient Loan funds remain available under the Loan Budget to cover all of the punch list items remaining to be completed and thereupon Bank shall provide written confirmation to Guarantor of termination hereof in such form as is reasonably requested by Guarantor, (b) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Colorado, (c) shall be binding upon the Guarantor, its successors, and assigns, and (d) shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Bank and its respective successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (d), the Bank may assign or otherwise transfer the Note held by it to any other person or entity, and such subsequent holder of the Note shall thereupon become vested with all the powers and rights in respect thereof granted to the Bank herein or otherwise.
19. The Guarantor shall furnish to the Bank as and when required by the Construction Loan Agreement the financial statements required to be furnished by the Guarantor.
20. The Guarantor shall indemnify and hold the Bank harmless from any loss, cost, claim or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) suffered by the Bank as the result of a claim by third party arising from any failure by the Borrower to return any earnest money deposits made by purchasers under the Purchase Contracts (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement) as required by the terms of such Purchase Contracts. Guarantor's liability under this Paragraph 20 is in addition to the sums referenced in Paragraph 1 above.
21. Both the Guarantor and the Bank hereby waives any right to jury trial of any claim, cross--claim or counter--claim relating to or arising out of or in connection with this Guaranty.
22. FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTIONS RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, THE GUARANTOR AND THE BANK CONSENT TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
23. This Guaranty may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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SIGNED AND DELIVERED as of the 31st day of January, 2006.
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Exhibit 10.33(c)
COMPLETION GUARANTY AGREEMENT
In order to induce U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent under the Construction Loan Agreement for the Lenders therein (hereinafter, together with its successors and assigns, referred to as the "Bank"), to make advances to ARRABELLE AT VAIL SQUARE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the "Borrower"), in connection with a construction loan, pursuant to and in accordance with a Construction Loan Agreement, dated as of even date herewith, by and between the Borrower and the Bank (hereinafter referred to as the "Construction Loan Agreement") and evidenced by one or more promissory notes of even date herewith in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $175,000,000 (hereinafter referred to, collectively, as the "Note"), the undersigned, VAIL RESORTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Guarantor"), hereby agrees as follows pursuant to this Completion Guaranty Agreement (this "Guaranty"):
1. Subject to the terms hereof, the Guarantor unconditionally and absolutely guarantees to the Bank, following an Event of Default by Borrower, completion of construction of the Improvements (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement) in the manner required by the Construction Loan Agreement, the Note and the other documents and instruments executed in connection therewith (all of the foregoing being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Loan Documents"). Specifically, following an Event of Default under the Loan Documents by Borrower and written request to Guarantor from Bank for performance hereunder, the Guarantor agrees:
(a) to perform, complete, and pay for the construction of the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, as such Plans and Specifications have been or may be modified or amended from time to time, within the time period allotted therefor (if any) including all extensions thereof, and to pay all costs of said construction and all costs associated therewith if the Borrower shall fail to perform or complete such work as required by the Construction Loan Agreement;
(b) provided that such actions by the Bank are authorized pursuant to the Loan Documents and provided Guarantor has failed to perform its obligations pursuant to Paragraph 1(a) hereof and such failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Bank), to reimburse the Bank for all costs and expenses incurred by the Bank in taking possession of the property described in the deed of trust securing the Note (hereinafter referred to as the "Property") and constructing the Improvements (whether in whole or in part) in accordance with the Plans and Specifications as approved at the time the Bank takes possession of the Property subject to such modifications thereto as Bank shall determine are reasonably necessary provided that the same shall not materially increase Guarantor's obligations hereunder (unless as a result of unforeseen site conditions which have been confirmed by an engineer reasonably acceptable to Guarantor), including, without limitation, any sums expended in excess of the principal amount of the Note and whether or not construction is actually completed;
(c) if any mechanic's or materialman's liens should be filed, or should attach, with respect to the Property by reason of the construction undertaken pursuant to the Construction Loan Agreement, to cause the removal of such liens within 45 days after the recording thereof, or the posting of security against the consequences of their possible foreclosure and the procurement of title insurance policies or endorsements insuring the Bank against the consequences of the foreclosure or enforcement of such liens, if the Borrower shall fail to take such actions;
(d) to pay the costs and fees of all contractors, architects and engineers employed by the Borrower or the Bank (to the extent permitted under the Loan Documents) to complete the Improvements if said costs and fees are not paid by the Borrower;
(e) to pay the premiums for all policies of insurance required to be furnished by the Borrower pursuant to the Construction Loan Agreement if such premiums are not paid by the Borrower and written request from Lender has been given to Guarantor in connection with any of the foregoing provisions of this Paragraph 1; and
(f) to pay all of the Bank's reasonable costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, incurred in the enforcement of this Guaranty and the provisions of the Loan Documents covered by this Guaranty.
2. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, following written request from Bank for performance by Guarantor hereunder to complete construction of the Improvements, Bank shall make available any undisbursed Commitments which are not subject to legal impairment to disbursement pursuant to a court order, a mechanic's or materialman's lien, a bankruptcy proceeding or notice to disburser and which have been designated in the Project Budget for the payment of Project Costs directly related to the construction of the Improvements. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon satisfaction by Guarantor of all requirements for disbursement set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement and in accordance with the disbursement procedures set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement, and any amendments thereof, except that Guarantor shall not be required to satisfy Borrower's requirements set forth in Sections 6.01 (d) and 6.02 (a) and (c)(i), (or to cure any Events of Default by Borrower in connection with the matters addressed in those sections) nor shall Guarantor be obligated to repay to Bank and Lenders the Loans. In connection with Guarantor's obligations hereunder, Guarantor shall be entitled to all rights of Borrower under the Construction Loan Agreement to reallocate the Borrower Contingency Fund so long as Guarantor has satisfied the requirements set forth in the preceding sentence. In the event that Guarantor does not satisfy all of the requirements for disbursement of Loans set forth hereinabove or does not comply with the disbursement procedures set forth in the Construction Loan Agreement in any material respect (and such failure is not cured within ten (10) days after request by Bank), or any representation warranty or certification made by Guarantor in the Representation Agreement shall prove to be false or misleading: (i) Bank shall have no further obligation to disburse any portion of the Commitments to Guarantor; (ii) Bank may pursue whatever remedies it may have available at law or in equity for breach of such terms and conditions; and (iii) at Bank's option, to be exercised in its sole discretion, Guarantor shall perform the Completion Obligations at its sole cost and expense without any right or recourse to any portion of the Commitments or Bank may complete the Project itself or cause the Project to be completed by a third party and charge the entire cost thereof to Guarantor. In connection with the Guarantor's obligations hereunder, whenever it is necessary for Guarantor to cure an Event of Default in order to satisfy any such requirement or procedure for disbursements described herein, Guarantor shall have such time to cure an Event of Default as may be granted by Bank, in its sole discretion, but in no event less than ten (10) Business Days after Guarantor receives a request from Bank under Paragraph 1 for performance hereunder.
3. This is a guaranty of performance and not of collection, and the Bank shall not be required to take any action against the Borrower (other than providing such notice to Borrower as is required hereunder or by the Construction Loan Agreement) or resort to any other security given for the performance of the Borrower's obligations as a precondition to the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder. Nothing herein shall constitute a guaranty of repayment of the Loan by Guarantor.
4. The Bank, in its sole discretion, following the delivery of such notice to Borrower as is required hereunder or by the Construction Loan Agreement, may proceed to exercise any right or remedy which the Bank may have under this Guaranty or the Representation Agreement without pursuing or exhausting any right or remedy which it may have against the Borrower, against any other guarantor or against any other person or entity, and the Bank may proceed to exercise any right or remedy which the Bank may have under this Guaranty without regard to any actions or omissions of the Borrower or any other person or entity.
5. The Guarantor authorizes the Bank, without notice to the Guarantor and without impairing the liability of the Guarantor hereunder, to exercise the Bank's right to complete construction in accordance with the Construction Loan Agreement pursuant to the Plans and Specifications, and, subject to Paragraph 1(b), to add expenses incurred during the course of such completion to the Borrower's principal obligations under the Loan (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement). The Guarantor acknowledges that the Bank has no obligation to exercise such right, and that the Bank is entitled to make expenditures toward completion without actually completing construction. The Guarantor waives any claims, rights or defenses resulting from (a) the Bank's proper exercise of its right to complete construction, and (b) the Bank's failure to complete construction. The Guarantor agrees that appropriate expenses to complete construction in accordance with Paragraph 1(b) hereof, include, without limitation, payments to release liens, payments to contractors, laborers, materialmen and suppliers, purchase of equipment, services of experts, interest on amounts advanced, and all additional categories of expense, both hard and soft, set forth on the Project Budget defined in and attached to the Construction Loan Agreement.
6. The obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall be direct and independent of any obligations of the Borrower to the Bank and absolute and unconditional irrespective of the validity, legality or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents, or any other circumstances (except for those actions of the Bank in violation of the Loan Documents or applicable law) which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge of a surety or guarantor (including, without limitation, the finding or conclusions of any proceeding under the federal Bankruptcy code or of similar present or future federal or state law), it being agreed that the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall not be discharged except by payment or performance as herein provided.
7. From and after the date that Guarantor satisfies the requirements for disbursements of Loans as set forth in paragraph 2 hereof, and so long as there shall occur no other Event of Default, interest shall accrue on the outstanding principal balance of the Loans at the LIBOR--Based Rate . In addition, Bank agrees to forbear pursuit of remedies against Borrower for Events of Default during any period of time that Guarantor is performing its obligations hereunder and satisfying the requirements for disbursement of Loans pursuant paragraph 2 hereof.
8. Without limiting the generality of Paragraph 5 above, the Guarantor hereby consents and agrees that, at any time and from time to time:
(a) any action may be taken under any of the Loan Documents in the exercise of any remedy, power or privilege therein contained (including, without limitation, the acceleration of the maturity of the Note) or otherwise with respect thereto, or such remedy, power or privilege may be waived, omitted, or not enforced;
(b) the time for the Borrower's performance of or compliance with any term, covenant or agreement on its part to be performed or observed under any of the Loan Documents may be extended, or such performance or compliance waived, or failure in or departure from such performance or compliance consented to;
(c) any of the Loan Documents (except this Guaranty), or any terms thereof may be amended or modified in any respect (including without limitation, with respect to interest on the Note); and
(d) the Guarantor waives any rights it might otherwise have under Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 13--50--102 or 13--50--103 (or under any corresponding future statute or rule of law in any jurisdiction) by reason of any release of fewer than all of the guarantors of the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder, all in such manner and upon such terms as the Bank may deem proper, and without notice to or further assent from the Guarantor, and all without affecting this Guaranty or the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder, which shall continue in full force and effect until all of the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall have been fully paid and performed.
9. The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, presentment, demand, protest, notice of the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Documents and any other notice of any kind whatsoever, with respect to any or all of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder and promptness in making any claim or demand hereunder; but no act or omission of any kind shall in any way affect or impair this Guaranty.
10. The Guarantor hereby represents and warrants as follows:
(a) The Guarantor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated in the first paragraph hereof and has all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to conduct its business, to own its properties and to execute and deliver, and to perform all of its obligations under, this Guaranty.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty by Guarantor will not (i) require any consent or approval of any person, (ii) violate any provision of any law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award presently in effect having applicability to the Guarantor, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture or loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which the Guarantor is a party or by which Guarantor or its properties may be bound or affected; and the Guarantor is not in default under any such law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, agreement, lease or instrument.
(c) This Guaranty constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Guarantor enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and other laws or equitable principles relating to or affecting the rights of creditors and general principles of equity.
(d) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Guarantor, threatened against or affecting it or any of its assets before any court or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which, if determined adversely to the Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on any of his financial condition, properties, or operations.
(e) No authorization, consent, approval, license, exemption of or filing or registration with any court or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, is or will be necessary to the valid execution, delivery or performance by the Guarantor of this Guaranty.
11. No failure or delay on the part of the Bank in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy hereunder. No amendment, modification, termination, or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty nor consent to any departure by the Guarantor therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Bank (and Guarantor as to any modification or amendment of this Guaranty), and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No notice or demand on the Guarantor in any case shall entitle the Guarantor to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances.
12. All notices, requests, demands, statements, authorizations, approvals, directions and other communications provided for herein shall be given or made in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given or served for all purposes as of the date (i) when hand delivered (provided that delivery shall be evidenced by a receipt executed by or on behalf of the addressee), (ii) one (1) Business Day after being sent by reputable overnight courier service (with delivery evidenced by written receipt), or (iii) with a simultaneous delivery by one of the shall mean in clause (i) or (ii) above, by facsimile, when sent, with confirmation and a copy sent by first class mail, in each case addressed to the intended recipient at the address specified below; or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a notice to each other party hereto. Guarantor shall only be required to send notices, requests, demands, statements, authorizations, approvals, directions and other communications to Bank on behalf of all of the Lenders.
If to Guarantor: Vail Resorts, Inc.
137 Benchmark Road
Avon, Colorado 81620
Attention: Jeffrey W. Jones
Facsimile: 970--845--2555
With a copy to: Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 4100
Denver, Colorado 80203
Attention: Robert H. Bach, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--866--0200
If to Bank: U.S. Bank National Association
DN--CO--BB5R
918 Seventeenth Street, 5th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Mr. Matthew Carrothers
Facsimile: 303--585--4198
With a copy to: U.S. Bank National Association
Capital Markets Group
14241 Dallas Parkway
Suite 490
Dallas, Texas 75274
Attention: Mr. Huvishka Ali
Facsimile: 972--386--8370
With a copy to: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Thomas L. DeVine, Esq.
Facsimile: 303--634--2020
Bank or Guarantor may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.
13. The Guarantor hereby waives and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any duty on the part of the Bank to disclose to the Guarantor any facts Bank may now or hereafter know about the Borrower, regardless of whether the Bank has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which the Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to the Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to the Guarantor, it being understood and agreed that the Guarantor is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of the Borrower and of any and all circumstances bearing the risk of non--payment on any obligations hereby guaranteed.
14. The Guarantor will file all claims against the Borrower in any bankruptcy or other similar proceedings in which the filing of claims is required by law upon any indebtedness of the Borrower to the Guarantor and will assign to the Bank all rights of the Guarantor thereunder. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to the Bank the full amount thereof and to the full extent necessary for that purpose, the Guarantor hereby assigns to the Bank all of the Guarantor's rights to any such payments or distributions to which the Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided that the Bank shall thereafter be obligated to deliver to Guarantor any payments or distributions so received by the Bank in excess of the amounts due from Guarantor to the Bank hereunder.
15. Except to the extent permitted by the Loan Agreement, to the extent that the Guarantor receives any payments, distributions or any other consideration with respect to any shares, debentures or partnership interests of the Borrower however described, the Guarantor shall immediately pay over and deliver such payments, distributions or other consideration to the Bank to the extent that such payments, distributions or other consideration were made in contravention of the Loan Documents.
16. By execution hereof, the Guarantor certifies to the Bank that the Guarantor has received a copy of the Construction Loan Agreement and all other Loan Documents in execution form and represents that Guarantor is knowledgeable of the contents thereof.
17. Wherever possible each provision of this Guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Guaranty shall be prohibited by or invalid under such law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty.
18. The Guarantor hereby represents and agrees that this is a continuing guaranty and (a) shall remain in full force and effect until the Loan has been repaid in full and the Commitments terminated or until such time as the Project reaches Completion (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement), so long as sufficient Loan funds remain available under the Loan Budget to cover all of the punch list items remaining to be completed and thereupon Bank shall provide written confirmation to Guarantor of termination hereof in such form as is reasonably requested by Guarantor, (b) shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Colorado, (c) shall be binding upon the Guarantor, its successors, and assigns, and (d) shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Bank and its respective successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (d), the Bank may assign or otherwise transfer the Note held by it to any other person or entity, and such subsequent holder of the Note shall thereupon become vested with all the powers and rights in respect thereof granted to the Bank herein or otherwise.
19. The Guarantor shall furnish to the Bank as and when required by the Construction Loan Agreement the financial statements required to be furnished by the Guarantor.
20. The Guarantor shall indemnify and hold the Bank harmless from any loss, cost, claim or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees) suffered by the Bank as the result of a claim by third party arising from any failure by the Borrower to return any earnest money deposits made by purchasers under the Purchase Contracts (as defined in the Construction Loan Agreement) as required by the terms of such Purchase Contracts. Guarantor's liability under this Paragraph 20 is in addition to the sums referenced in Paragraph 1 above.
21. Both the Guarantor and the Bank hereby waives any right to jury trial of any claim, cross--claim or counter--claim relating to or arising out of or in connection with this Guaranty.
22. FOR PURPOSES OF ANY ACTIONS RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, THE GUARANTOR AND THE BANK CONSENT TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
23. This Guaranty may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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SIGNED AND DELIVERED as of the 31st day of January, 2006.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
Dated as of March 10, 2006
to
INDENTURE
Dated as of January 29, 2004
among
VAIL RESORTS, INC., as Issuer,
the Guarantors named therein, as Guarantors,
and
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee
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6 3/4 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of March 10, 2006, among Vail Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), the Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (the "Guarantors"), the Additional Guarantors named on the signature pages hereto (collectively the "Additional Guarantors"), and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee").
WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture dated as of January 29, 2004 (the "Indenture") providing for the issuance of $390,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 of the Company (the "Notes"); and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the execution of the Indenture and the issuance of $390,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes, each of the Additional Guarantors has become a guarantor under the Credit Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and as contemplated by Sections 4.18 and 9.01 of the Indenture, the parties hereto desire to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture for the purpose of providing for each Additional Guarantor to expressly assume all the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, each party agrees, for the benefit of the other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes, as follows:
I.
ASSUMPTION OF GUARANTEES
Each Additional Guarantor, as provided by Section 4.18 of the Indenture, jointly and severally, hereby unconditionally expressly assumes all of the obligations of a Guarantor under the Notes and the Indenture to the fullest as set forth in Article 12 of the Indenture; and each Additional Guarantor may expressly exercise every right and power of a Guarantor under the Indenture with the same effect as if it had been named a Guarantor therein.
II.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Terms Defined.
For all purposes of this Supplemental Indenture, except as otherwise defined or unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in capitalized form in this Supplemental Indenture and defined in the Indenture have the meanings specified in the Indenture.
B. Indenture.
Except as amended hereby, the Indenture and the Notes are in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms shall remain in full force and effect.
C. Governing Law.
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS.
D. Successors.
All agreements of the Company, the Guarantors and the Additional Guarantors in this Supplemental Indenture, the Notes and the Guarantees shall bind their respective successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.
E. Duplicate Originals.
The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together shall represent the same agreement.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed, all as of the date first written above.
ISSUER:
By: Martha D. Rehm
Name: Martha Dugan Rehm
Title: Executive Vice President
GUARANTORS:
BEAVER CREEK ASSOCIATES, INC.
BEAVER CREEK CONSULTANTS, INC.
BEAVER CREEK FOOD SERVICES, INC.
BRECKENRIDGE RESORT PROPERTIES, INC.
COMPLETE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
GILLETT BROADCASTING, INC.
GRAND TETON LODGE COMPANY
HEAVENLY VALLEY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
JACKSON HOLE GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB, INC.
JHL&S LLC
KEYSTONE CONFERENCE SERVICES, INC.
KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT SALES, INC.
KEYSTONE FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANY
KEYSTONE RESORT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
LODGE PROPERTIES, INC.
LODGE REALTY, INC.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION CORP.,
INC.
ROCKRESORTS CASA MADRONA, LLC
ROCKRESORTS CHEECA, LLC
ROCKRESORTS EQUINOX, INC.
ROCKRESORTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
ROCKRESORTS, LLC
ROCKRESORTS LA POSADA, LLC
ROCKRESORTS ROSARIO, LLC
ROCKRESORTS WYOMING, LLC
TETON HOSPITALITY SERVICES, INC.
THE VAIL CORPORATION
THE VILLAGE AT BRECKENRIDGE ACQUISITION
CORP., INC.
VAIL ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, LTD.
VAIL ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE, INC.
VAIL FOOD SERVICES, INC.
VAIL HOLDINGS, INC.
VAIL RESORTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
VAIL SUMMIT RESORTS, INC.
VAIL TRADEMARKS, INC.
VAIL/ARROWHEAD, INC.
VAIL/BEAVER CREEK RESORT PROPERTIES,
INC.
VAMHC, INC.
VAIL RR, INC.
VA RANCHO MIRAGE I, INC.
VA RANCHO MIRAGE II, INC.
VA RANCHO MIRAGE RESORT, L.P.
VR HEAVENLY I, INC.
VR HEAVENLY II, INC.
Each by its authorized officer or signatory:
By: Martha D. Rehm
Name: Martha D. Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President of each
Guarantor listed above
ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS:
Rockresorts Cordillera Lodge
Company, LLC
SOHO DEVELOPMENT, LLC
SSV HOLDINGS, INC.
VAIL HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
By: Martha D. Rehm
Name: Martha D. Rehm
Title: Senior Vice President of each Additional
Guarantor listed above
TRUSTEE:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee
By: ___/Sandee Parks_________________
Name: Sandee Parks
Exhibit 31
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Robert A. Katz, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: March 13, 2006
/s/ Robert A. Katz |
Robert A. Katz |
Chief Executive Officer |
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Jeffrey W. Jones, certify that:
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I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Vail Resorts, Inc.; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and |
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The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Dated: March 13, 2006
/s/ Jeffrey W. Jones |
Jeffrey W. Jones |
Senior Executive Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned hereby certifies in his capacity as an officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") that the quarterly report of the Company on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2006 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and the results of operations of the Company at the end of and for the periods covered by such Report.
Date: March 13, 2006
/s/ Robert A. Katz |
Robert A. Katz |
Chief Executive Officer |
Date: March 13, 2006
/s/ Jeffrey W. Jones |
Jeffrey W. Jones |
Senior Executive Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |
This certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, is not a part of the Form 10-Q to which it refers, and is, to the extent permitted by law, provided by each of the above signatories to the extent of his respective knowledge. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Vail Resorts, Inc. and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.