Wyndham International Reports Second Quarter 2001 Results

Press Release: Wyndham International, Inc.
August 8, 2001
DALLAS, TX -- Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE:WYN - news) today reported results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2001, including the following:

Wyndham reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $151.9 million, with 22 fewer hotels, compared to $182.3 million for the same quarter last year. The Company reported a net loss of $12.3 million, compared to $46.5 million in the second quarter 2000. After the effect of the preferred dividend, this resulted in a loss of $0.24 per share (diluted), compared with a loss of $0.43 per share (diluted) in the second quarter 2000.

``Given the impact of the economic downturn on the entire lodging industry, we have taken decisive steps in cost containment and revenue generation while not compromising customer service,'' said Fred J. Kleisner, chairman and CEO of Wyndham International. ``The Company's performance in the second quarter is commendable and reflects the quality of Wyndham's management team.''

On a comparable pro forma basis, which reflects adjustments for asset acquisitions and dispositions, EBITDA, as adjusted, was $147.3 million in the second quarter of 2001, down from $162.5 million in the same period a year ago. The corresponding pro forma net loss was $15.5 million, or $0.26 per share (diluted), compared with a pro forma net loss of $54.6 million, or $0.48 per share (diluted), for the same quarter last year.

Cost Containment Initiatives and Margins

Implementation of the previously announced contingency plans for cost reduction in Wyndham's corporate office as well as its hotels were finalized by early July. In June, the effect of these measures resulted in dramatically improved gross operating profit margins versus the first two months of the quarter. The gross operating profit margins for the Wyndham branded owned and leased portfolio increased 150 basis points (bps) in June versus a decrease of 100 bps for the full quarter as compared to the prior year.

The gross operating profit margins for the owned and leased Wyndham International portfolio reflected an increase in the month of June of 150 bps and a decrease for the full quarter of 100 bps as compared to the prior year.

Wyndham expects that the positive margin improvement reported in June will continue for the remainder of the year and that gross operating profit margins for the full year will reflect an increase of 100 bps. The Company is prepared to implement further cost containment programs as economic trends dictate.

RevPAR and Market Penetration

On a comparable owned and leased basis, second quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR) for Wyndham branded hotels decreased 5.4% over a year ago, while the Company's total owned and leased portfolio experienced a 5.3% drop, which is mainly attributable to a 410 basis point decline in occupancy, with average daily rate (ADR) remaining flat to the previous year. On a market-by-market basis, Wyndham branded hotels continue to increase their market share versus its competitive sets, despite the negative RevPAR results. This is attributable to several brand initiatives including Wyndham ByRequest, its guest recognition program.

``We are especially pleased with our progress in gaining RevPAR penetration against our competitors,'' added Kleisner. ``Our management team remains focused on our three-year operating plan.''

Asset Disposition Update

The Company continues to make progress with its three-year plan to focus on proprietary branded operations. For the quarter, the Company sold $164.5 million in non-strategic assets, for a total of $194.8 million year to date. All of the net cash proceeds from these sales were used to reduce debt. The Company remains on track to exceed its goal of $500 million in non-strategic asset sales for 2001.

In addition, consistent with its strategy to grow through the addition of franchise and management contracts, Wyndham has signed two new management contracts and one new franchise agreement as well as four, five-year management extensions year to date.

About Wyndham International

Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE:WYN) offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. Based in Dallas, Wyndham International owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com. For reservations, call 800-Wyndham.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including projections about future operating results. The company's results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Certain factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the availability of equity or debt financing at terms and conditions favorable to Wyndham; risks associated with the course of litigation; Wyndham's ability to effect sales of assets on favorable terms and conditions; Wyndham's ability to integrate acquisitions into its operations and management; risks associated with the hotel industry and real estate markets in general; competition within the lodging industry; the impact of general economic conditions; risks associated with debt financing; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the company's annual, quarterly and current reports and proxy statements.

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                      WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
            CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                            (in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                                         Quarter Ended
                                            June 30,
                           -------------------------------------------
                              2001       2000       2001       2000
                           Comparable  Comparable
                            Pro Forma  Pro Forma   Actual     Actual
                           -------------------------------------------
Revenues:
Hotel revenues             $ 560,319  $ 588,571  $ 581,080  $ 632,012
Management fees and
 service fee income            6,105      7,511      6,282     12,422
Interest and other income      1,782     18,533      1,782     18,561
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
 Total revenues              568,206    614,615    589,144    662,995
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Expenses:
Hotel expenses               403,694    418,556    419,680    448,142
General and administrative
 costs                        16,437     17,379     16,437     17,428
Interest expense              82,330     91,036     82,743     93,427
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
 Total operating costs
   and expenses              502,461    526,971    518,860    558,997
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Excess revenues over
  direct expenses             65,745     87,644     70,284    103,998

Non-recurring charges:
Restructuring expenses and
 strategic reorganization
 costs                            --     (1,054)        --     (1,054)
Non-recurring professional
 fees and other               (6,770)    (7,285)    (6,770)    (7,285)
Abandoned transaction costs     (380)    (1,407)      (380)    (1,407)
Pre-opening expenses          (7,449)       302     (7,449)       302
Gain on derivative
 instruments                   6,074         --      6,074         --
Impairment of assets held
 for sale                         --    (77,300)        --    (77,300)
Loss on sale of assets       (13,259)   (10,844)   (13,259)   (10,844)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
 Total non-recurring
  charges                    (21,784)   (97,588)   (21,784)   (97,588)

Depreciation and
 amortization                (62,352)   (73,505)   (62,230)   (78,996)
Equity in earnings (loss)
 from unconsolidated
 subsidiaries                    598       (522)     1,216      3,479
Minority interest in
 consolidated subsidiaries    (2,106)      (201)    (2,106)    (1,052)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Loss before income taxes     (19,899)   (84,172)   (14,620)   (70,159)
Benefit for income taxes      (5,147)   (29,587)    (3,035)   (23,642)
Extraordinary item, net
 of applicable taxes             719         --        719         --

                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Net loss                   $ (15,471)   (54,585) $ (12,304) $ (46,517)
                           =========  =========  =========  =========

EBITDA, as adjusted        $ 147,329  $ 162,497  $ 151,849  $ 182,269
                           =========  =========  =========  =========



                      WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                         EBITDA Reconciliation
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (Unaudited)

                                         Quarter Ended
                                            June 30,
                           -------------------------------------------
                              2001       2000       2001       2000
                           Comparable  Comparable
                            Pro Forma  Pro Forma   Actual     Actual
                           -------------------------------------------
EBITDA Reconciliation

Net loss                   $ (15,471) $ (54,585) $ (12,304) $ (46,517)
Interest expense              82,330     91,036     82,743     93,427
Depreciation and
 amortization                 62,352     73,505     62,230     78,996
Benefit for income taxes      (5,147)   (29,587)    (3,035)   (23,642)
Extraordinary item, net
 of applicable taxes             719         --        719         --
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
EBITDA                       124,783     80,369    130,353    102,264

Interest, depreciation and
 amortization from equity
 interest in unconsolidated
 subsidiaries                    561      1,511      1,887        348
Interest, depreciation and
 amortization attributable
 to minority interests          (854)    (2,820)    (3,230)    (3,780)
Restructuring expenses and
 strategic reorganization
 costs                            --      1,054         --      1,054
Non-recurring professional
 fees and other                6,770      7,285      6,770      7,285
Abandoned transaction costs      380      1,407        380      1,407
Pre-opening expenses           7,449       (302)     7,449       (302)
Amortization of unearned
 compensation                    712        327        712        327
Gain on derivative
 instruments                  (6,074)        --     (6,074)        --
Impairment of assets held
 for sale                         --     77,300         --     77,300
Bedrock termination fees          --    (14,478)        --    (14,478)
Non-recurring fees
 included in G&A                 343         --        343         --
Loss on sale of assets        13,259     10,844     13,259     10,844
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

EBITDA, as adjusted        $ 147,329  $ 162,497  $ 151,849  $ 182,269
                           =========  =========  =========  =========



Per Share Calculations:

Net loss                   $ (15,471) $ (54,585) $ (12,304) $ (46,517)
Adjustment for preferred
 stock                       (27,506)   (25,652)   (27,506)   (25,652)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Net loss attributable
    to common shareholders $ (42,977) $ (80,237) $ (39,810) $ (72,169)
                           =========  =========  =========  =========

Net loss per share:
   Basic                     $ (0.26)   $ (0.48)   $ (0.24)   $ (0.43)
   Diluted                   $ (0.26)   $ (0.48)   $ (0.24)   $ (0.43)

Basic weighted average
 common shares and share
 equivalents                 167,698    167,250    167,698    167,250
Diluted weighted average
 common shares and share
 equivalents                 167,698    167,250    167,698    167,250





                      WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
            CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                            (in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                                         Six Months Ended
                                             June 30,
                           -------------------------------------------
                              2001       2000       2001       2000
                           Comparable  Comparable
                            Pro Forma  Pro Forma   Actual     Actual
                           -------------------------------------------
Revenues:
Hotel revenues            $1,142,192 $1,176,103 $1,185,837 $1,269,073
Management fees and
 service fee income           13,906     15,276     14,202     25,022
Interest and other income      5,073     22,181      5,461     22,526
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Total revenues          1,161,171  1,213,560  1,205,500  1,316,621
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Expenses:
Hotel expenses               812,578    825,934    845,286    888,918
General and administrative
 costs                        26,376     32,794     26,376     35,066
Interest expense             167,306    179,756    168,687    185,290
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Total operating costs
    and expenses           1,006,260  1,038,484  1,040,349  1,109,274
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Excess revenues over
 direct expenses             154,911    175,076    165,151    207,347

Non-recurring charges:
Restructuring expenses and
 strategic reorganization
 costs                            --     (4,383)        --     (4,383)
Non-recurring professional
 fees and other               (9,270)    (7,285)    (9,270)    (7,285)
Abandoned transaction costs     (582)    (1,569)      (582)    (1,569)
Pre-opening expenses          (8,109)      (216)    (8,109)      (463)
Gain on derivative
 instruments                  15,676         --     15,676         --
Impairment of assets
 held for sale                    --    (77,300)        --    (77,300)
Loss on sale of assets       (12,923)   (13,755)   (12,923)   (14,052)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Total non-recurring
    charges                  (15,208)  (104,508)   (15,208)  (105,052)

Depreciation and
 amortization               (117,574)  (145,557)  (117,072)  (158,447)
Equity in earnings (loss)
 from unconsolidated
 subsidiaries                  1,274       (837)     1,597      3,969
Minority interest in
 consolidated subsidiaries    (3,670)    (1,348)    (6,952)    (3,434)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes                 19,733    (77,174)    27,516    (55,617)
Provision (benefit) for
 income taxes                 11,795    (30,154)    16,221    (20,697)
Extraordinary item, net of
 applicable taxes                719         --        719         --
Accounting change,
 net of taxes                 10,364         --     10,364         --
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Net (loss) income           $ (3,145) $ (47,020)     $ 212  $ (34,920)
                           =========  =========  =========  =========

EBITDA, as adjusted        $ 320,901  $ 336,328  $ 329,596  $ 373,845
                           =========  =========  =========  =========





                      WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                         EBITDA Reconciliation
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (Unaudited)

                                         Six Months Ended
                                             June 30,
                           -------------------------------------------
                              2001       2000       2001       2000
                           Comparable  Comparable
                            Pro Forma  Pro Forma   Actual     Actual
                           -------------------------------------------
EBITDA Reconciliation

Net (loss) income           $ (3,145) $ (47,020)     $ 212  $ (34,920)

Accounting change,
 net of taxes                 10,364         --     10,364         --
Interest expense             167,306    179,756    168,687    185,290
Depreciation and
 amortization                117,574    145,557    117,072    158,447
Provision (benefit) for
 income taxes                 11,795    (30,154)    16,221    (20,697)
Extraordinary item, net
 of applicable taxes             719         --        719         --

                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
EBITDA                       304,613    248,139    313,275    288,120

Interest, depreciation and
 amortization from equity
 interest in unconsolidated
 subsidiaries                  2,072      2,247      2,788        656
Interest, depreciation and
 amortization attributable
 to minority interests        (2,110)    (4,792)    (2,793)    (6,209)
Restructuring expenses and
 strategic reorganization
 costs                            --      4,383         --      4,383
Non-recurring professional
 fees and other                9,270      7,285      9,270      7,285
Abandoned transaction costs      582      1,569        582      1,569
Pre-opening expenses           8,109        216      8,109        463
Amortization of unearned
 compensation                    775        704        775        704
Gain on derivative
 instruments                 (15,676)        --    (15,676)        --
Impairment of assets held
 for sale                         --     77,300         --     77,300
Bedrock termination fees          --    (14,478)        --    (14,478)
Non-recurring fees
 included in G&A                 343         --        343         --
Loss on sale of assets        12,923     13,755     12,923     14,052
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

EBITDA, as adjusted        $ 320,901  $ 336,328  $ 329,596  $ 373,845
                           =========  =========  =========  =========


Per Share Calculations:

Net (loss) income           $ (3,145) $ (47,020)     $ 212  $ (34,920)
Adjustment for preferred
 stock                       (54,531)   (50,867)   (54,531)   (50,867)
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Net loss attributable to
   common shareholders     $ (57,676) $ (97,887) $ (54,319) $ (85,787)
                           =========  =========  =========  =========

Net loss per share:
  Basic                      $ (0.34)   $ (0.59)   $ (0.32)   $ (0.51)
  Diluted                    $ (0.34)   $ (0.59)   $ (0.32)   $ (0.51)

Basic weighted average
 common shares and share
 equivalents                 167,559    167,227    167,559    167,227
Diluted weighted average
 common shares and share
 equivalents                 167,559    167,227    167,559    167,227



                      WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                 2001 OPERATING STATISTICS BY QUARTER

                                                 Second Quarter
                                                 --------------
                                           2001      2000     % Change
                                           ----      ----     --------
COMPARABLE WYNDHAM BRANDED HOTELS (a)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  Average daily rate                     $130.52    $128.92      1.2%
  Occupancy                                72.2%      76.3%   -4.1 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $94.28     $98.42     -4.2%
Wyndham Luxury Resorts (b)
  Average daily rate                     $257.18    $269.10     -4.4%
  Occupancy                                55.5%      62.2%   -6.7 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $142.75    $167.45    -14.8%
Summerfield by Wyndham
  Average daily rate                     $122.95    $123.69     -0.6%
  Occupancy                                82.6%      85.4%   -2.8 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $101.50    $105.60     -3.9%
Wyndham Garden
  Average daily rate                      $86.59     $83.96      3.1%
  Occupancy                                69.7%      72.0%   -2.3 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $60.38     $60.50      -0.2%


                                        Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
                                        ------------------------------
                                           2001      2000     % Change
                                           ----      ----     --------
COMPARABLE WYNDHAM BRANDED HOTELS (a)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  Average daily rate                     $144.64    $139.69      3.5%
  Occupancy                                71.8%      73.2%   -1.4 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $103.88    $102.27      1.6%
Wyndham Luxury Resorts (b)
  Average daily rate                     $289.01    $307.83     -6.1%
  Occupancy                                58.3%      60.4%   -2.1 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $168.52    $185.99     -9.4%
Summerfield by Wyndham
  Average daily rate                     $125.62    $123.39      1.8%
  Occupancy                                80.4%      81.7%   -1.3 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $100.95    $100.77      0.2%
Wyndham Garden
  Average daily rate                      $89.44     $86.64      3.2%
  Occupancy                                69.7%      70.7%   -1.0 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $62.30     $61.24      1.7%


                                                 Second Quarter
                                                 --------------
                                           2001      2000     % Change
                                           ----      ----     --------
COMPARABLE OWNED & LEASED HOTELS
Proprietary Branded (c)
  Average daily rate                     $132.26    $133.13     -0.7%
  Occupancy                                76.1%      79.9%   -3.8 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $100.63    $106.38     -5.4%

Non-Proprietary Branded (d)
  Average daily rate                     $123.74    $118.73      4.2%
  Occupancy                                71.7%      78.1%   -6.4 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $88.70     $92.69     -4.3%

Total Portfolio
  Average daily rate                     $131.29    $131.44     -0.1%
  Occupancy                                75.6%      79.7%   -4.1 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $99.21    $104.75     -5.3%

Assets Held for Sale
  Average daily rate                     $107.39    $107.56     -0.2%
  Occupancy                                69.1%      73.8%   -4.7 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $74.19     $79.38     -6.5%


                                        Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
                                        ------------------------------
                                           2001      2000     % Change
                                           ----      ----     --------
COMPARABLE OWNED & LEASED HOTELS
Proprietary Branded (c)
  Average daily rate                     $144.93    $143.37      1.1%
  Occupancy                                75.2%      76.5%   -1.3 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $108.95    $109.69     -0.7%

Non-Proprietary Branded (d)
  Average daily rate                     $126.82    $120.92      4.9%
  Occupancy                                72.4%      76.2%   -3.8 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $91.81     $92.16     -0.4%

Total Portfolio
  Average daily rate                     $142.73    $140.56      1.5%
  Occupancy                                74.8%      76.4%   -1.6 ppt
  RevPAR                                 $106.80    $107.49     -0.6%

Assets Held for Sale
  Average daily rate                     $110.49    $109.39      1.0%
  Occupancy                                67.6%      71.1%   -3.5 ppt
  RevPAR                                  $74.72     $77.82     -4.0%

NOTE: All hotel statistics exclude assets sold to date.
   (a) Brand statistics are based on comparable owned, managed and
       leased hotels for respective periods.
   (b) Reflects results of the Boulders, Carmel Valley Ranch, the
       Lodge at Ventana Canyon, and Isla Navidad.
   (c) Reflects Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Luxury Resorts,
       Summerfield by Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Hotels that were
       branded as of April 1, 2000.
   (d) Non-proprietary brand hotels owned by the Company as of
       April 1, 2000.


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     or
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