0000921895-15-001177.txt : 20150506 0000921895-15-001177.hdr.sgml : 20150506 20150506145231 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-15-001177 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 20150506 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150506 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SUPERTEL HOSPITALITY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000929545 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798] IRS NUMBER: 521889548 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-47793 FILM NUMBER: 15836528 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1800 WEST PASEWALK AVE STE 200 CITY: NORFOLK STATE: NE ZIP: 68701 BUSINESS PHONE: 4023712520 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1800 WEST PASEWALK AVE STE 200 CITY: NORFOLK STATE: NE ZIP: 68701 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HUMPHREY HOSPITALITY TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940906 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JCP Investment Management, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001461945 IRS NUMBER: 264654347 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH STREET 2: SUITE 1650 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77027 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-201-6910 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH STREET 2: SUITE 1650 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77027 SC 13D/A 1 sc13da108569019_05062015.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D sc13da108569019_05062015.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 1)1

Supertel Hospitality, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

86852R108
(CUSIP Number)
 
STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

May 6, 2015
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨.

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
1              The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JCP Investment Partnership, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
269,805
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
269,805
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
269,805
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.5%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JCP Investment Partners, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
269,805
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
269,805
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
269,805
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.5%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
269,805
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
269,805
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
269,805
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.5%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JCP Investment Management, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
269,805
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
269,805
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
269,805
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.5%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
5

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
James C. Pappas
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
269,805
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
269,805
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
269,805
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.5%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
6

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Edward M. Collie
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
7

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Michael Sutton
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
8

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Amendment No. 1”). This Amendment No. 1 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.

Item 2.
Identity and Background.
 
Item 2 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
In connection with the Termination of Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement attached as exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Messrs. Collie and Sutton are no longer members of the Section 13(d) group and shall cease to be Reporting Persons immediately upon the filing of this Amendment No. 1. The remaining Reporting Persons will continue filing statements on Schedule 13D with respect to their beneficial ownership of securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. Each of the remaining Reporting Persons is party to the Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6.
 
Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction.
 
Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On May 6, 2015, the Reporting Persons issued a press release supporting the addition of Preferred Stock directors on the Issuer’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Reporting Persons stated their view that the Board additions are an important first step, but cautioned that more remains to be done. The press release urged the Board to stay the course with continued asset sales that would enable the Issuer to deleverage its balance sheet and return to profitability. In addition, the Board should conduct a global restructuring of the Issuer’s balance sheet, including making all loans non-recourse to the parent similar to most hotel companies. The Reporting Persons concluded they are encouraged by positive developments at the Issuer but will monitor the Board closely to ensure it continues on a course that enhances shareholder value.
 
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On May 6, 2015, the Reporting Persons terminated the Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement. A copy of such termination agreement is attached hereto as exhibit 99.2.
 
 On May 6, 2015, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons who will remain Reporting Persons subsequent to this Amendment No. 1 agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. A copy of this agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
9

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibits:
 
 
99.1
Press Release, dated May 6, 2015
 
 
99.2
Termination of Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement, dated May 6, 2015
 
 
99.3
Joint Filing Agreement, dated May 6, 2015
 
 
10

 
CUSIP NO. 86852R108
 
SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated: May 6, 2015

 
JCP Investment Partnership, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Management, LLC
Investment Manager
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
JCP Investment Partners, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
 
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member


 
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member
       
       
 
JCP Investment Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ James C. Pappas
 
James C. Pappas
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Edward M. Collie and Michael Sutton
 
 
11

 
 
EX-99.1 2 ex991to13da108569019_050615.htm PRESS RELEASE ex991to13da108569019_050615.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
JCP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUPPORTS ADDITION OF PREFERRED DIRECTORS ON SUPERTEL BOARD
 
Board Additions an Important First Step but More Remains To Be Done
 
Board Should Continue Asset Sales and Restructure Balance Sheet
 
JCP Investment Management is Encouraged but Will Continue to Monitor Progress
 
HOUSTON, TX – May 6, 2015 – JCP Investment Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “JCP Investment Management”), a common and preferred stockholder of Supertel Hospitality, Inc. (“Supertel” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SPPR), owning approximately 5.5% of the Company’s common stock, as well as shares  of the Company’s Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, today announced it is pleased the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has taken the appropriate steps to fill the Preferred Stock directorships on the Board.  JCP Investment Management believes this is an important first step towards addressing the issues the Company faces but it leaves a lot more to be done and JCP Investment Management will continue to monitor the Board to help ensure the future success of the Company.
 
We believe that with continued asset sales, such as the recent sale in Alexandria, VA, Supertel should be able to deleverage its balance sheet and return to profitability.  Specifically, we estimate the Key West Inn, Key Largo, FL, and Comfort Inn, Solomons, MD could have higher land or redevelopment values than going concern hotel properties.
 
In addition, in our view, the Company should conduct a global restructuring of its balance sheet, including making all loans non-recourse to the parent similar to most hotel companies.  We believe with the right financial advisor such a restructuring can be accomplished in a manner advantageous to all shareholders. We would be open to participating in a restructuring along these lines.
 
While we recognize the Company’s financial troubles may be rooted in decisions and actions that predate the current management, we expect to see from this management and the Board a more proactive approach to managing the looming maturities and exceptionally high interest rate of the Company’s loans.  Twice in the past 6 months the Company has been forced to extend the maturities on its loans due to the Board and management’s inability to execute on a sale of assets.  This places an undue risk on all stakeholders as the lenders have no obligation to extend or renegotiate any terms.
 
While the addition of representatives of the Company’s preferred stock on the Board is an important and positive development, the Board must continue on a course that enhances shareholder value.  We look forward to increasing our ownership in the future depending on market conditions and working with the Board to create value for all shareholders.
 
About JCP Investment Management:
 
JCP Investment Management, LLC is an investment firm headquartered in Houston, TX that engages in value-based investing across the capital structure.  JCP follows an opportunistic approach to investing across different equity, credit and distressed securities largely in North America.
 
Investor Contact:
 
James C. Pappas
JCP Investment Management, LLC
(713) 333-5540
EX-99.2 3 ex992to13da108569019_050615.htm TERMINATION OF JOINT FILING AND SOLICITATION AGREEMENT ex992to13da108569019_050615.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
TERMINATION OF JOINT FILING AND SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
 
May 6, 2015
 

 
Each of the undersigned is a party to that certain Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement, dated April 20, 2015 (the “Group Agreement”).  Each of the undersigned hereby agrees that the Group Agreement is terminated effective immediately.
 

 
[Signature page follows]
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written:

 
JCP Investment Partnership, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Management, LLC
Investment Manager
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
JCP Investment Partners, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
 
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member


 
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member
       
       
 
JCP Investment Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ James C. Pappas
 
James C. Pappas
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Edward M. Collie and Michael Sutton
EX-99.3 4 ex993to13da108569019_050615.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ex993to13da108569019_050615.htm
Exhibit 99.3
 
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
 
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of Supertel Hospitality, Inc., a Maryland corporation. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
 
Dated: May 6, 2015

 
JCP Investment Partnership, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Management, LLC
Investment Manager
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
JCP Investment Partners, LP
   
 
By:
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
 
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member


 
JCP Investment Holdings, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Sole Member
       
       
 
JCP Investment Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ James C. Pappas
   
Name:
James C. Pappas
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ James C. Pappas
 
James C. Pappas