As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2001.
Registration No. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Marriott International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 52-2055918
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
10400 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
(301) 380-3000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
registrant's principal executive offices)
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Ward R. Cooper, Esq.
Marriott International, Inc.
Dept. 52/923.30
10400 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
(301) 380-7824
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of agent for service)
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With a copy to:
Stephanie Tsacoumis, Esq.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 955-8277
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time
to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box. [_]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or
interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [_]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed Proposed
Title of Each Class Of Securities To Maximum Maximum Amount Of
Be Registered Amount To Offering Price Aggregate Registration
and Sold by the Registrant Be Registered Per Security(1) Offering Price(1) Fee(1)
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Liquid Yield Option(TM) Notes due
2021................................ $470,000,000 $863.75 $405,962,500 $101,491
Class A common stock, par value $0.01
per share(2)........................ -- -- -- --
Preferred Share Purchase Rights and
related Series A Junior Preferred
Stock(3)............................ -- -- -- --
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(1) Calculated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act, based on the average of
the bid and asked prices of the LYONs on the PORTAL system on July 24, 2001
of $863.75 per $1,000 issue price of LYONs.
(2) Also being registered are 6,358,395 shares of Class A common stock
currently issuable upon conversion or redemption of the LYONs registered
hereby and such indeterminate number of shares as may become issuable as a
result of antidilution adjustments.
(3) The Rights to purchase Series A Junior Preferred Stock will be attached to
and will trade with shares of the Class A common stock.
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The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration
statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act or until the registration statement shall become effective
on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
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+The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The +
+selling securityholders may not sell these securities until the registration +
+statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. +
+This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not +
+soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the +
+offer or sale is not permitted. +
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PROSPECTUS
Subject to Completion, dated July 31, 2001
$470,000,000
Marriott International, Inc.
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Liquid Yield Option(TM) Notes due 2021
(Zero Coupon -- Senior)
and
Class A Common Stock
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The Offering:
We issued the LYONs in a private placement at an issue price of $860.95 per
LYON (86.095% of the principal amount at maturity). Selling securityholders
will use this prospectus to resell their LYONs and the shares of Class A common
stock issuable upon conversion or redemption of their LYONs at fixed, varying
or negotiated prices as described in the "Plan of Distribution" section
beginning on page 34 of this prospectus.
The LYONs are zero-coupon debt securities. On May 8, 2021, the maturity date
of the LYONs, a holder will receive $1,000 per LYON. The issue price of each
LYON represents a yield to maturity of 0.75% per year calculated from May 8,
2001. The LYONs rank equal in the right of payment to all existing and future
unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Marriott.
Convertibility of the LYONs:
Holders may convert their LYONs into 13.5285 shares of Marriott Class A
common stock per LYON at any time on or before the maturity date. Upon
conversion, we have the right to deliver, in lieu of shares of our common
stock, cash in an amount described in this prospectus. The conversion rate may
be adjusted for the reasons described in this prospectus, but will not be
adjusted for accrued original issue discount. Marriott's common stock currently
trades in the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MAR." The last reported
sale price of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on July 30, 2001
was $47.92 per share.
Contingent Interest:
We will pay contingent interest to the holders of LYONs during any six-month
period commencing after May 8, 2004 if the average market price of a LYON for a
measurement period preceding the six-month period equals 120% or more of the
sum of the issue price and accrued original issue discount for the LYON. The
contingent interest payable per LYON in respect of any quarterly period will
equal the greater of (1) regular cash dividends paid by us per share on our
common stock during that quarterly period multiplied by the number of shares
issuable upon conversion of a LYON at the then applicable conversion rate or
(2) $0.06 multiplied by that number of shares. For United States federal income
tax purposes, the LYONs will constitute contingent payment debt instruments.
You should read the discussion of selected United States federal income tax
consequences relevant to the LYONs beginning on page 28.
Purchase of the LYONs by Marriott at the Option of the Holder:
Holders may require Marriott to purchase all or a portion of their LYONs on
May 8, 2002 at a price of $867.42 per LYON, on May 8, 2004, at a price of
$880.50 per LYON, on May 8, 2011 at a price of $927.87 per LYON and on May 8,
2016 at a price of $963.26 per LYON. Marriott may choose to pay the purchase
price in cash, common stock or a combination of cash and common stock. In
addition, upon a change in control of Marriott occurring on or before May 8,
2004, holders may require Marriott to repurchase all or a portion of their
LYONs.
Redemption of the LYONs at the Option of Marriott:
Marriott may redeem all or a portion of the LYONs at any time on or after May
8, 2004 at the prices set forth in "Description of LYONs--Redemption of LYONs
at the Option of Marriott."
The LYONs issued in the initial private placement are eligible for trading in
the PORTAL system. LYONs sold using this prospectus, however, will no longer be
eligible for trading in the PORTAL system. We do not intend to list the LYONs
on any other national securities exchange or automated quotation system.
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Investing in the LYONs involves risks that are described in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on page 9 of this prospectus.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if
this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representations to the contrary
are a criminal offense.
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The date of this prospectus is , 2001.
(TM) Trademark of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by
reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person to
provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different
or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. You should assume that
the information appearing in this prospectus or any document incorporated by
reference is accurate only as of the date on the front cover of the applicable
document. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects may have changed since that date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About this Prospectus...................................................... 1
Where You Can Find More Information........................................ 2
Forward-Looking Statements................................................. 3
Summary.................................................................... 4
Risk Factors............................................................... 9
Use of Proceeds............................................................ 12
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges......................................... 12
Description of LYONs....................................................... 12
Description of Our Common and Preferred Stock.............................. 27
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations.................... 28
Selling Securityholders.................................................... 33
Plan of Distribution....................................................... 34
Legal Matters.............................................................. 35
Independent Public Accountants............................................. 36
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") using a "shelf" registration or
continuous offering process. Under this shelf prospectus, the selling
securityholders may, from time to time, sell the securities described in this
prospectus in one or more offerings. This prospectus provides you with a
general description of the securities the selling securityholders may offer.
Each time a selling securityholder sells securities, the selling securityholder
is required to provide you with this prospectus, and, in some cases, a
prospectus supplement containing specific information about the selling
securityholder and the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special
considerations applicable to those securities. Any prospectus supplement may
also add, update or change information in this prospectus. If there is any
inconsistency between the information in this prospectus and any prospectus
supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement.
You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together
with the additional information described under the heading "Where You Can Find
More Information."
The registration statement containing this prospectus, including the
exhibits to the registration statement, provides additional information about
us and the securities offered under this prospectus. The registration
statement, including the exhibits, can be read at the SEC website or at the SEC
offices mentioned under the heading "Where You Can Find More Information."
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Marriott files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and
other information with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"). You may read and obtain copies of these documents
at prescribed rates by writing to the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, DC 20549. Please call 1-800 SEC-0330
for further information on the operations of the public reference facilities
and copying charges.
The SEC also maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy statements
and other information about issuers, like Marriott, who file electronically
with the SEC. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.
You can also inspect reports, proxy statements and other information about
Marriott at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New
York, New York 10005.
We "incorporate by reference" information into this prospectus, which means
that we disclose important information to you by referring you to other
documents filed separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by
reference is deemed to be part of this prospectus, except for any information
superseded by information contained directly in this prospectus. These
documents contain important information about Marriott and its finances.
The following documents filed by us with the SEC (File No.1-13881) are
incorporated in this prospectus by reference and made a part of this
prospectus:
. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000;
. Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 23 and June
15, 2001; and
. The description of Marriott's common stock and preferred stock purchase
rights contained in our registration statement on Form 10 dated February
13, 1998.
All documents filed by Marriott with the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14
or 15(d) of the Exchange Act from the date of this prospectus and prior to the
termination of this offering shall also be deemed to be incorporated by
reference.
You may request a copy of these filings at no cost, by writing or calling
Marriott at the following address or telephone number: Corporate Secretary,
Marriott International, Inc., Marriott Drive, Department 52/862, Washington,
D.C. 20058, (301) 380-3000. Exhibits to the filings will not be sent, however,
unless those exhibits have specifically been incorporated by reference in that
information.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have made forward-looking statements in this prospectus that are based on
the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information currently
available to our management. Forward-looking statements include the information
concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations and statements
preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions. Forward-
looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results
may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.
You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
In addition, except as required by applicable federal securities laws, we do
not have any intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements.
You should understand that the following important factors, in addition to
those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus, could cause our results to differ
materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements:
. competition within each of our business segments;
. the balance between supply of and demand for hotel rooms, timeshare
units and senior living accommodations;
. our continued ability to obtain new operating contracts and franchise
agreements;
. our ability to develop and maintain positive relations with current and
potential hotel and retirement community owners;
. the effect of international, national and regional economic conditions;
. the availability of capital to allow us and potential hotel and
retirement community owners to fund investments;
. the effect that internet hotel reservation channels may have on the
rates that we are able to charge for hotel rooms; and
. other risks described from time to time in our filings with the SEC.
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SUMMARY
The following summary of material information appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information
included elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You should
read the entire prospectus, as well as the information incorporated by
reference, before making an investment decision. When used in this prospectus,
the terms "Marriott," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Marriott International,
Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified. Unless the
context requires otherwise, all references to "common stock" are to Marriott's
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the associated rights
issued under the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of August 9,
1999.
Marriott International, Inc.
We are one of the world's leading hospitality companies. We are a worldwide
operator and franchisor of hotels and senior living communities. We group our
operations into six business segments, Full Service, Select Service, Extended
Stay, Timeshare, Senior Living Services and Distribution Services, which
represented 54 percent, 9 percent, 7 percent, 8 percent, 7 percent and 15
percent, respectively, of our total sales in the fiscal year ended December 29,
2000. Our principal executive offices are located at 10400 Fernwood Road,
Bethesda, Maryland 20817, and our telephone number is (301) 380-3000.
In our Lodging business, we operate, develop and franchise hotels under 14
separate brand names and we operate, develop and market Marriott timeshare
properties under 3 separate brand names. Our Lodging business includes the Full
Service, Select Service, Extended Stay, and Timeshare segments.
In our Senior Living Services segment, we develop and presently operate 153
senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living and
skilled nursing care for seniors in the United States.
In our Distribution Services segment, we supply food and related products to
external customers and to internal operations throughout the United States.
Financial information by industry segment and geographic area as of December
29, 2000 and for the three fiscal years then ended, appears in the Business
Segments note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which are contained in
our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
and are incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
We became a public company in March 1998, when we were "spun off" as a
separate entity by the company formerly named "Marriott International, Inc."
Our company--the "new" Marriott International--was formed to conduct the
lodging, senior living and distribution services businesses formerly conducted
by the "old" Marriott International. "Old" Marriott International, now called
Sodexho, Inc., is a provider of food service and facilities management in North
America.
The Offering
LYONs....................... Selling securityholders may sell up to
$470,000,000 aggregate principal amount at
maturity of LYONs due 2021. We will not pay
interest on the LYONs prior to maturity unless
contingent interest becomes payable. Each LYON
was issued at a price of $860.95 per LYON and a
principal amount at maturity of $1,000.
Maturity of LYONs........... May 8, 2021
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Yield to Maturity of 0.75% per year, computed on a semiannual bond
LYONs....................... equivalent basis, calculated from May 8, 2001,
excluding any contingent interest.
Conversion Rights........... Holders may convert the LYONs at any time on or
before the maturity date, unless the LYONs have
been previously redeemed or purchased. For each
LYON converted, we will deliver 13.5285 shares of
our common stock. Also, in lieu of delivering
shares of common stock upon conversion of any
LYONs, we may elect to pay holders cash for their
LYONs in an amount based on the average Sale
Price of the common stock for the five
consecutive trading days immediately following
either:
. the date of our notice of election to deliver
cash, which we must give within two business
days of receiving a conversion notice, unless
we have earlier given notice of redemption; or
. the conversion date, if we have previously
given notice of redemption which specified that
we intended to deliver cash upon conversion.
The conversion rate may be adjusted for certain
reasons, but will not be adjusted for accrued
original issue discount. Upon conversion, the
holder will not receive any cash payment
representing accrued original issue discount;
accrued original issue discount will be deemed
paid by the shares of common stock received by
the holder of LYONs on conversion.
Ranking..................... The LYONs are unsecured and unsubordinated
obligations and rank equal in right of payment to
all our existing and future unsecured and
unsubordinated indebtedness. However, the LYONs
are effectively subordinated to all existing and
future obligations of our subsidiaries. As of
June 15, 2001, on a consolidated basis, we had
approximately $2,354 million of total
indebtedness outstanding. As of June 15, 2001,
our subsidiaries had approximately $236 million
of outstanding indebtedness to third parties.
Original Issue Discount..... We issued our LYONs at a price significantly
below the principal amount at maturity of the
LYONs. This original issue discount accrues daily
at a rate of 0.75% per year from May 8, 2001,
calculated on a semiannual bond equivalent basis,
using a 360-day year composed of twelve 30-day
months. The accrual of imputed interest income,
also referred to as tax original issue discount,
as calculated for United States federal income
tax purposes, will exceed the accrued original
issue discount.
Contingent Interest......... We will pay contingent interest to the holders of
LYONs during any six-month period from May 9 to
November 8 and from November 9 to May 8,
commencing May 9, 2004, if the average market
price of a LYON for the five trading days ending
on the second trading day immediately preceding
the relevant six-month period equals 120% or more
of the sum of the issue price and accrued
original issue discount for such LYON to the day
immediately preceding the relevant six-month
period. However, if
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we declare a dividend for which the record date
falls prior to the first day of a six-month
period but the payment date falls within that
six-month period, then the five trading day
period for determining the average market price
of a LYON will be the five trading days ending on
the second trading day immediately preceding the
record date.
The amount of contingent interest payable per
LYON in respect of any quarterly period will
equal the greater of (1) regular cash dividends
paid by us per share on our common stock during
that quarterly period multiplied by the number of
shares of common stock issuable upon conversion
of a LYON or (2) $0.06 multiplied by that number
of shares.
Contingent interest, if any, will accrue and be
payable to holders of LYONs as of the record date
for the related common stock dividend or, if no
cash dividend is paid by us during a quarter
within the relevant six-month period, to holders
of LYONs as of the fifteenth day preceding the
last day of the relevant six-month period. These
payments will be paid on the payment date of the
related common stock dividend or, if no cash
dividend is paid by us during a quarter within
the relevant six-month period, on the last day of
the relevant six-month period. The original issue
discount will continue to accrue at the yield to
maturity whether or not contingent interest is
paid.
Tax Original Issue The LYONs are debt instruments subject to the
Discount.................... contingent payment debt regulations. You should
be aware that, even if we do not pay any cash
interest (including any contingent interest) on
the LYONs, you will be required to include
interest in your gross income for United States
federal income tax purposes. This imputed
interest, also referred to as tax original issue
discount, accrues at a rate equal to 8.26% per
year, computed on a semiannual bond equivalent
basis, which represents the yield on our
noncontingent, nonconvertible, fixed-rate debt
with terms otherwise similar to the LYONs. The
rate at which the tax original issue discount
accrues for United States federal income tax
purposes exceeds the stated yield of 0.75% for
the accrued original issue discount.
You will also recognize gain or loss on the sale,
exchange, conversion or redemption of a LYON in
an amount equal to the difference between the
amount realized on the sale, exchange, conversion
or redemption, including the fair market value of
any common stock received upon conversion or
otherwise, and your adjusted tax basis in the
LYON. Any gain recognized by you on the sale,
exchange, conversion or redemption of a LYON
generally will be ordinary interest income; any
loss will be ordinary loss to the extent of the
interest previously included in income, and after
that, capital loss. See "Certain United States
Federal Income Tax Considerations."
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Sinking Fund................ None.
Redemption of LYONs at the
Option of Marriott.........
We may redeem all or a portion of the LYONs for
cash at any time on or after May 8, 2004, at the
redemption prices set forth in this prospectus.
See "Description of LYONs--Redemption of LYONs at
the Option of Marriott."
Purchase of LYONs by
Marriott at the Option of
the Holders................ You may require us to purchase all or a portion
of your LYONs on the following dates at the
following prices:
. on May 8, 2002 at a price of $867.42 per
LYON;
. on May 8, 2004 at a price of $880.50 per
LYON;
. on May 8, 2011 at a price of $927.87 per
LYON;
. on May 8, 2016 at a price of $963.26 per
LYON.
We may choose to pay the purchase price in cash,
shares of common stock or a combination of cash
and shares of common stock. See "Description of
LYONs--Purchase of LYONs by Marriott at the
Option of the Holder."
Change in Control........... Upon a change in control of Marriott occurring on
or before May 8, 2004, you may require us to
purchase all or a portion of your LYONs in cash
at a price equal to the issue price of such LYONs
plus accrued original issue discount to the date
of purchase. Although not anticipated, we may not
have sufficient cash to redeem the LYONs upon a
change of control. See "Description of LYONs--
Change in Control Permits Purchase of LYONs by
Marriott at the Option of the Holder."
Optional Conversion to
Semiannual Coupon Notes
Upon Tax Event.............
From and after the occurrence of a Tax Event, at
the option of Marriott, interest instead of
future original issue discount shall accrue on
each LYON from the option exercise date at 0.75%
per year on the restated principal amount and
shall be payable semiannually on each interest
payment date to holders of record at the close of
business on each regular record date immediately
preceding such interest payment date. Interest
will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year
comprised of twelve 30-day months and will accrue
from the most recent date to which interest has
been paid or, if no interest has been paid, the
option exercise date. If this occurs, the
redemption price, purchase price and change in
control purchase price shall be adjusted, and no
future contingent interest will be paid on the
LYONs. However, your conversion rights will not
change.
Use of Proceeds............. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sale by any selling securityholder of the LYONs
or the shares of common stock issuable upon
conversion or redemption of the LYONs. See "Use
of Proceeds."
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DTC Eligibility............. The LYONs have been issued in book-entry form and
are represented by one or more permanent global
certificates deposited with a custodian for and
registered in the name of a nominee of DTC in New
York, New York. Beneficial interests in any of
these securities are shown on, and transfers are
effected only through, records maintained by DTC
and its direct and indirect participants and any
of these interests may not be exchanged for
certificated securities, except in limited
circumstances. See "Description of LYONs--Book-
Entry System."
Trading..................... We do not intend to list the LYONs on any
national securities exchange or automated
quotation system. The LYONs issued in the initial
private placement are eligible for trading in the
PORTAL system. LYONs sold using this prospectus,
however, will no longer be eligible for trading
in the PORTAL system. Our common stock is traded
in the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"MAR."
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges is as follows. See "Ratio of Earnings
to Fixed Charges."
For the 24 Weeks Fiscal Year
ended ---------------------------------------------------
June 15, 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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4.4x 4.4x 5.0x 7.1x 7.2x 5.8x
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RISK FACTORS
Prospective investors should carefully consider the following information as
well as the other information contained in or incorporated into this prospectus
before purchasing the LYONs.
Risk Factors Relating to Marriott
We may have conflicts of interest with Host Marriott Corporation and Crestline
Capital Corporation
We manage or franchise a large number of full service, luxury, limited
service and extended stay hotels and senior living communities that are owned,
controlled or leased by Host Marriott Corporation and its former subsidiary,
Crestline Capital Corporation, we guarantee certain Host Marriott obligations
and we also own through an unconsolidated joint venture with an affiliate of
Host Marriott, two partnerships which own 120 Courtyard by Marriott hotels. We
continue to manage the 120 hotels under long-term agreements. The joint venture
is financed with equity contributed in equal shares by us and an affiliate of
Host Marriott and approximately $200 million in mezzanine debt provided by us.
Our total investment in the joint venture, including mezzanine debt, is
approximately $300 million. We may have conflicts of interest with Host
Marriott or Crestline because our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, J.W.
Marriott, Jr., and his brother, Richard E. Marriott, who is Chairman of Host
Marriott, have significant stockholdings in, and are directors of, both
Marriott International and Host Marriott. In addition, J.W. Marriott, Jr. and
Richard E. Marriott have significant holdings in Crestline and John W. Marriott
III, the son of J.W. Marriott, Jr. and a Marriott employee, is a director of
Crestline. Circumstances may occur in which Host Marriott's or Crestline's
interests could be in conflict with your interests as a holder of our
securities, and Host Marriott or Crestline may pursue transactions that present
risks to you as a holder of our securities. We cannot assure you that any such
conflicts will be resolved in your favor. Our transactions with Host Marriott
and Crestline are described in more detail in the notes to our Consolidated
Financial Statements, which we filed with the SEC as part of our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000. See "Where You Can Find More
Information."
The availability and price of capital may affect our ability to grow
Our ability to sell properties that we develop, and the ability of hotel
developers to build or acquire new Marriott branded properties, both of which
are important parts of our growth plans, are partially dependent on the
availability and price of capital. We are monitoring the status of the capital
markets and are evaluating the effect that changes in capital market conditions
may have on our ability to execute our announced growth plans.
We depend on arrangements with others to grow
Our present growth strategy for development of additional facilities entails
entering into and maintaining various arrangements with present and future
property owners, including Host Marriott Corporation, Crestline Capital
Corporation and New World Development Company Limited. We cannot assure you
that any of our current strategic arrangements will continue, or that we will
be able to enter into future collaborations.
Contract terms for new units may be less favorable
The terms of the operating contracts, distribution agreements, franchise
agreements and leases for each of our lodging facilities and retirement
communities are influenced by contract terms offered by our competitors at the
time these agreements are entered into. We compete for hotel management,
franchise and acquisition opportunities with other managers, franchisors and
owners of hotel properties, some of which may have greater financial resources
than we do. These competitors may be able to accept more risk than we can
prudently manage. Competition may generally reduce the number of suitable
management, franchise and investment opportunities offered to us, and increase
the bargaining power of property owners seeking to engage a manager, become a
franchisee or sell a hotel property. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that
contracts entered into or renewed in the future will be on terms that are as
favorable to us as those under our existing agreements.
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We may fail to compete effectively and lose business
The profitability of hotels, vacation timeshare resorts, senior living
communities, corporate apartments, and distribution centers we operate is
subject to general economic conditions, competition, the desirability of
particular locations, the relationship between supply of and demand for hotel
rooms, vacation timeshare resorts, senior living facilities, corporate
apartments, distribution services, and other factors. We generally operate in
markets that contain numerous competitors and our continued success will
depend, in large part, upon our ability to compete in such areas as access,
location, quality of accommodations, amenities, specialized services, cost
containment and, to a lesser extent, the quality and scope of food and beverage
services and facilities. Our operational and growth prospects are also
dependent on the strength and desirability of our lodging brands, the ability
of our franchisees to generate revenues and profits at properties they
franchise from us and our ability to maintain positive relations with our
employees.
Changes in supply and demand, and other conditions, in our industries may
adversely affect our revenues and profits.
Our revenues and profitability may be adversely affected by (1) supply
additions, (2) international, national and regional economic conditions, (3)
changes in travel patterns, (4) taxes and government regulations which
influence or determine wages, prices, interest rates, construction procedures
and costs, and (5) the availability of capital to allow us and potential hotel
and retirement community owners to fund investments. In particular, over-
building in one or more sectors of the hotel industry and/or in one or more
geographic regions could lead to excess supply compared to demand and a
decrease in hotel occupancy and/or room rates. Our timeshare and senior living
service businesses are also subject to the same or similar uncertainties and,
accordingly, we cannot assure you that the present level of demand for
timeshare intervals and senior living communities will continue, or that there
will not be an increase in the supply of competitive units, which could reduce
the prices at which we are able to sell or rent units.
In addition, weaker hotel and senior living community performance could give
rise to losses under loans, guarantees and minority equity investments that we
have made in connection with hotels and senior living communities that we
manage.
Increasing use of internet reservation channels may decrease loyalty to our
brands or otherwise adversely affect us
Some of our hotel rooms are booked through internet travel intermediaries
such as Travelocity, Expedia and Priceline. As this percentage increases, these
intermediaries may be able to obtain higher commissions, reduced room rates or
other significant contract concessions from us. Moreover, some of these
internet travel intermediaries are attempting to commoditize hotel rooms by
increasing the importance of price and general indicators of quality (such as
"three-star downtown hotel") at the expense of brand identification. These
agencies hope that consumers will eventually develop brand loyalties to their
reservations system rather than to our lodging brands. If this happens our
business and profitability may be significantly harmed.
We are subject to restrictive debt covenants
Our existing debt agreements contain covenants that limit our ability to,
among other things, borrow additional money, pay dividends, sell assets or
engage in mergers. If we do not comply with these covenants, or do not repay
our debt on time, we would be in default under our debt agreements. Unless any
such default is waived by our lenders, the debt could become immediately
payable and this could have a material adverse impact on us.
We depend on cash flow of our subsidiaries to make payments on our securities
We are in part a holding company. Our subsidiaries conduct a significant
percentage of our consolidated operations and own a significant percentage of
our consolidated assets. Consequently, our cash flow and our ability to meet
our debt service obligations depends in large part upon the cash flow of our
subsidiaries and the payment of funds by the subsidiaries to us in the form of
loans, dividends or otherwise. Our subsidiaries are not
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obligated to make funds available to us for payment of our debt securities or
preferred stock dividends or otherwise. In addition, their ability to make any
payments will depend on their earnings, the terms of their indebtedness,
business and tax considerations and legal restrictions. Our debt securities
including the LYONs and any preferred stock we may issue effectively will rank
junior to all liabilities of our subsidiaries. In the event of a bankruptcy,
liquidation or dissolution of a subsidiary and following payment of its
liabilities, the subsidiary may not have sufficient assets remaining to make
payments to us as a shareholder or otherwise. The indenture under which the
LYONs have been issued does not limit the amount of unsecured debt that our
subsidiaries may incur. In addition, we and our subsidiaries may incur secured
debt and enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to specified
limitations. As of June 15, 2001, on a consolidated basis, we had approximately
$2,354 million of total indebtedness outstanding. As of June 15, 2001, our
subsidiaries had approximately $236 million of outstanding indebtedness to
third parties.
Forward-looking statements may prove inaccurate
We have made forward-looking statements in this prospectus that are subject
to risks and uncertainties. You should note that many factors, some of which
are discussed elsewhere in this document, could affect future financial results
and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in our
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. See "Forward-Looking
Statements."
Risk Factors Relating to the LYONs
An active trading market for LYONs may not develop which could reduce their
value
The LYONs comprise a new issue of securities for which there is currently no
public market. If the LYONs are traded after their initial issuance, they may
trade at a discount from their initial offering price, depending on prevailing
interest rates, the market for similar securities, the price of our common
stock, our performance and other factors. The price at which you may be able to
sell the LYONs, if at all, may be less than the price you pay for them,
particularly if an active trading market does not develop.
We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to finance the change
in control purchase or the purchase at the option of the holder
On May 8, 2002, 2004, 2011 and 2016 and upon the occurrence of specific
kinds of change in control events occurring on or before May 8, 2004, holders
of LYONs may require us to purchase their LYONs. Although we believe that we
will be able to raise the necessary funds, it is possible that we would not
have sufficient funds at that time to make the required purchase of LYONs. In
such event, holders would not be able to sell their LYONs to Marriott for cash.
In addition, some important corporate events, such as leveraged
recapitalizations that would increase the level of our indebtedness, would not
constitute a change in control under the indenture. See "Description of LYONs--
Purchase of LYONs by Marriott at the Option of the Holder" and "--Change in
Control Permits Purchase of LYONs by Marriott at the Option of the Holder."
You should consider the United States federal income tax consequences of owning
LYONs in the context of your own tax position
The LYONs are characterized as our indebtedness for United States federal
income tax purposes. Accordingly, you will be required to include, in your
income, interest with respect to the LYONs. The LYONs constitute contingent
payment debt instruments. As a result, you will be required to include amounts
in income, as ordinary income, in advance of the receipt of the cash
attributable to the LYONs. The amount of interest income required to be
included by you for each year will be in excess of the yield to maturity of the
LYONs. You will recognize gain or loss on the sale, purchase by us at your
option, conversion or redemption of a LYON in an amount equal to the difference
between the amount realized on the sale, purchase by us at your option,
conversion or redemption, including the fair market value of any common stock
received upon conversion or otherwise, and your adjusted tax basis in the LYON.
Any gain recognized by you on the sale, purchase by us at your option,
conversion or redemption of a LYON generally will be ordinary interest income;
any loss will be ordinary loss to the extent of the interest previously
included in income, and after that, capital loss. A summary of the United
States federal income tax consequences of ownership of the LYONs is described
in this prospectus under the heading "Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations."
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the LYONs or shares
of common stock by the selling securityholders.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated is as
follows:
For the 24 Weeks Fiscal Year
ended June 15, ---------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
---------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
4.4x 4.4x 5.0x 7.1x 7.2x 5.8x
In calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings represent
net income plus taxes on this income, undistributed (income)/loss for less than
50% owned affiliates, fixed charges and distributed income of equity method
investees, minus interest capitalized. Fixed charges represent interest
(including amounts capitalized), the portion of rental expense deemed
representative of interest and a share of interest expense of certain equity
method investees.
DESCRIPTION OF LYONs
We issued the LYONs under an indenture, dated as of May 8, 2001, between us
and The Bank of New York, as trustee. The following summary is not complete,
and is subject to, and qualified by reference to, all of the provisions of the
LYONs and the indenture. As used in this description, the words "we," "us,"
"our" or "Marriott" do not include any current or future subsidiary of
Marriott.
General
The LYONs are limited to $470,000,000 aggregate principal amount at
maturity. The LYONs will mature on May 8, 2021. The principal amount at
maturity of each LYON is $1,000. The LYONs are payable at the office of the
paying agent, which initially will be an office or agency of the trustee, or an
office or agency maintained by us for this purpose, in the Borough of
Manhattan, The City of New York.
The LYONs were offered at a substantial discount from their principal amount
at maturity. We will not make periodic payments of interest on the LYONs, other
than contingent interest payments, if any, as described below. Each LYON was
issued at an issue price of $860.95 per LYON. However, the LYONs will accrue
original issue discount while they remain outstanding. Original issue discount
is the difference between the issue price and the principal amount at maturity
of a LYON. The calculation of the accrual of original issue discount will be on
a semiannual bond equivalent basis using a 360-day year composed of twelve 30-
day months. The issue date of the LYONs, and the commencement date for the
accrual of original issue discount, was May 8, 2001.
The LYONs are debt instruments subject to the contingent payment debt
regulations. The LYONs were issued with original issue discount for United
States federal income tax purposes. Even if we do not pay any cash interest
(including any contingent interest) on the LYONs, holders will be required to
include accrued tax original issue discount in their gross income for United
States federal income tax purposes. The rate at which the tax original issue
discount will accrue will exceed the stated yield of 0.75% for the accrued
original issue discount described above. See "Certain United States Federal
Income Tax Considerations."
Maturity, conversion, or purchase by us at the option of a holder or
redemption of a LYON will cause original issue discount and interest, if any,
to cease to accrue on the LYON. We may not reissue a LYON that has matured or
been converted, purchased by us at the option of a holder, redeemed or
otherwise cancelled, except for registration of transfer, exchange or
replacement of the LYON.
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LYONs may be presented for conversion at the office of the conversion agent,
and for exchange or registration of transfer at the office of the registrar,
both the conversion agent and registrar will initially be the trustee. No
service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of
LYONs. However, we may require the holder to pay any tax, assessment or other
governmental charge payable as a result of such transfer or exchange.
Book-Entry System
The LYONs have been issued in the form of global securities held in book-
entry form. DTC or its nominee will be the sole registered holder of the LYONs
for all purposes under the indenture. Owners of beneficial interests in the
LYONs represented by the global securities hold their interests according to
the procedures and practices of DTC. As a result, beneficial interests in any
of these securities are shown on, and transfers may be effected only through,
records maintained by DTC and its direct and indirect participants and any of
these interests may not be exchanged for certificated securities, except in
limited circumstances. Owners of beneficial interests must exercise any rights
in respect of their interests, including any right to convert or require
purchase of their interests in the LYONs, in accordance with the procedures and
practices of DTC. Beneficial owners are not holders and are not be entitled to
any rights provided to the holders of LYONs under the global securities or the
indenture. Marriott and the trustee, and any of their respective agents, may
treat DTC as the sole holder and registered owner of the global securities.
Exchange of Global Securities
LYONs represented by one or more global securities will be exchangeable for
certificated securities with the same terms only if:
. DTC is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary or if DTC ceases to
be a clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and a successor depositary is not appointed by us within 90 days;
. we decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfer through
DTC (or any successor depositary); or
. a default under the indenture occurs and is continuing.
DTC has advised us as follows: DTC is a limited-purpose trust company
organized under the New York Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the
meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a "clearing agency"
registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. DTC
facilitates the settlement of transactions among its participants through
electronic computerized book-entry changes in participants' accounts,
eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. DTC's
participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies,
clearing corporations and other organizations, some of whom and/or their
representatives own DTC. Access to DTC's book-entry system is also available to
others, such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through
or maintain a custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or
indirectly.
Ranking of LYONs
The LYONs are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations. The LYONs rank equal
in right of payment to all of our existing and future unsecured and
unsubordinated indebtedness. However, we are a holding company and the LYONs
are effectively subordinated to all existing and future obligations of our
subsidiaries. See "Risk Factors--We depend on cash flow of our subsidiaries to
make payments on our securities."
As of June 15, 2001, on a consolidated basis, we had approximately $2,354
million of total indebtedness outstanding. As of June 15, 2001, our
subsidiaries had approximately $236 million of outstanding indebtedness to
third parties.
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Conversion Rights
A holder may convert a LYON, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount at
maturity, into common stock at any time before the close of business on May 8,
2021. However, a holder may convert a LYON only until the close of business on
the second business day immediately preceding the redemption date if we call a
LYON for redemption. A LYON for which a holder has delivered a purchase notice
or a change in control purchase notice requiring us to purchase the LYON may be
converted only if the notice is withdrawn in accordance with the indenture.
The initial conversion rate is 13.5285 shares of common stock per LYON,
subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of the events described below. A
holder of a LYON otherwise entitled to a fractional share will receive cash in
an amount equal to the value of such fractional share based on the Sale Price,
as defined below, on the trading day immediately preceding the conversion date.
On conversion of a LYON, a holder will not receive any cash payment of
interest representing accrued original issue discount. Our delivery to the
holder of the fixed number of shares of common stock into which the LYON is
convertible, together with any cash payment for such holder's fractional
shares, will be deemed:
. to satisfy our obligation to pay the principal amount at maturity of the
LYON; and
. to satisfy our obligation to pay accrued original issue discount
attributable to the period from the issue date through the conversion
date.
As a result, accrued original issue discount is deemed to be paid in full
rather than cancelled, extinguished or forfeited.
In lieu of delivery of shares of common stock upon notice of conversion of
any LYONs (for all or any portion of the LYONs), we may elect to pay holders
surrendering LYONs an amount in cash per note equal to the average Sale Price,
as defined below, of the common stock for the five consecutive trading days
immediately following (a) the date of our notice of our election to deliver
cash as described below if we have not given notice of redemption, or (b) the
conversion date, in the case of a conversion following a prior notice of
redemption which specified that we intended to deliver cash upon all future
conversions, in either case multiplied by the conversion rate in effect on that
date. We will inform the holders through the trustee no later than two business
days following the conversion date of our election to deliver shares of common
stock or to pay cash in lieu of delivery of the shares, unless we have already
informed holders of our election in connection with our optional redemption of
the LYONs as described under "--Redemption of the LYONs at the Option of
Marriott." If we elect to deliver all of this payment in shares of common
stock, the shares will be delivered through the conversion agent no later than
the fifth business day following the conversion date. If we elect to pay all or
a portion of this payment in cash, the payment, including any delivery of
common stock, will be made to holders surrendering LYONs no later than the
tenth business day following the applicable conversion date. If an event of
default, as described under "Events of Default" below (other than a default in
a cash payment upon conversion of the LYONs), has occurred and is continuing,
we may not pay cash upon conversion of any LYONs (other than cash for
fractional shares).
No contingent interest or, if we exercise our option to have interest
instead of accrued original issue discount accrue on a LYON following a Tax
Event, interest will be paid on any LYON that is converted, except as described
below. If contingent interest or interest is payable to holders of LYONs during
any particular six-month period, and the LYONs are converted after the
applicable accrual or record date, such LYONs upon surrender must be
accompanied by funds equal to the amount of contingent interest or interest
payable on the principal amount of LYONs so converted, unless the LYONs have
been called for redemption, in which case no such payment shall be required.
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The conversion rate will not be adjusted for accrued original issue
discount. A certificate for the number of full shares of common stock into
which any LYON is converted, together with any cash payment for fractional
shares, will be delivered through the conversion agent as soon as practicable
following the conversion date. For a discussion of the tax treatment of a
holder receiving shares of common stock upon conversion, see "Certain United
States Federal Income Tax Considerations--Sale, Exchange, Conversion or
Redemption."
To convert a LYON into shares of common stock, a holder must:
. complete and manually sign the conversion notice on the back of the LYON
or complete and manually sign a facsimile of the conversion notice and
deliver the conversion notice to the conversion agent;
. surrender the LYON to the conversion agent;
. if required by the conversion agent, furnish appropriate endorsements and
transfer documents; and
. if required, pay all transfer or similar taxes.
The indenture provides that the date on which all of the requirements listed
above have been satisfied is the conversion date.
The conversion rate will be adjusted for:
. dividends or distributions on our common stock payable in common stock or
other capital stock of Marriott;
. certain subdivisions, combinations or reclassifications of our common
stock;
. distributions to all holders of our common stock of particular rights
entitling them to purchase, for a period expiring within 60 days, shares
of common stock at less than the quoted price at the time; and
. distributions to holders of our assets or debt securities or certain
rights to purchase our securities (excluding cash dividends or other cash
distributions from current or retained earnings but including some
extraordinary dividends unless the annualized amount of the extraordinary
dividends per share exceeds 10% of the Sale Price on the day preceding
the date of declaration of the dividend or other distribution).
In the event that we pay a dividend or make a distribution on shares of our
common stock consisting of capital stock of, or similar equity interests in, a
subsidiary or other business unit of ours, the conversion rate will be adjusted
based on the market value of the securities so distributed relative to the
market value of our common stock, in each case based on the average closing
prices of those securities for the 10 trading days commencing on and including
the fifth trading day after the date on which "ex-dividend trading" commences
for the dividend or distribution on the principal United States securities
exchange or market on which the securities are then listed or quoted.
In the event we elect to make a distribution described in the third or
fourth bullet of the second preceding paragraph which, in the case of the
fourth bullet, has a per share value equal to more than 15% of the sale price
of our shares of common stock on the day preceding the declaration date for the
distribution, the Company will be required to give notice to the holders of
LYONs at least 20 days prior to the ex-dividend date for such distribution.
However, no adjustment need be made if holders may participate in the
transaction on a basis that our Board of Directors determines to be fair and
appropriate or in certain other cases. In cases where the fair market value of
assets, debt securities or certain rights, warrants or options to purchase our
securities, applicable to one share of common stock, distributed to
shareholders:
. equals or exceeds the average quoted price of the common stock, or
. the average quoted price exceeds the fair market value of the assets,
debt securities or rights, warrants or options so distributed by less
than $1.00,
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rather than being entitled to an adjustment in the conversion rate, the holder
of a LYON will be entitled to receive upon conversion, in addition to the
shares of common stock, the kind and amount of assets, debt securities or
rights, warrants or options comprising the distribution that the holder would
have received if the holder had converted the LYON immediately prior to the
record date for determining the shareholders entitled to receive the
distribution.
The indenture permits us to increase the conversion rate from time to time.
If we are party to a consolidation, merger or binding share exchange or a
transfer of all or substantially all of our assets, the right to convert a LYON
into common stock may be changed into a right to convert it into the kind and
amount of securities, cash or other assets of Marriott or another person which
the holder would have received if the holder had converted the holder's LYONs
immediately prior to the transaction.
In the event of
. a taxable distribution to holders of common shares which results in an
adjustment of the conversion rate; or
. an increase in the conversion rate at our discretion, the holders of the
LYONs may, in some circumstances, be deemed to have received a
distribution subject to federal income tax as a dividend. See "Certain
United States Federal Income Tax Considerations--Constructive Dividends."
If we exercise our option to have interest instead of original issue
discount accrue on a LYON following a Tax Event, the holder will be entitled on
conversion to receive the same number of shares of common stock the holder
would have received if we had not exercised the option. If we exercise this
option, LYONs surrendered for conversion by a holder during the period from the
close of business on any regular record date to the opening of business on the
next interest payment date, unless the LYONs have been called for redemption,
must be accompanied by payment of an amount equal to the interest that the
registered holder is to receive on the LYON. Except where LYONs are surrendered
for conversion after a record date as described above, we will not pay interest
on converted LYONs on any interest payment date subsequent to the date of
conversion. See "--Optional Conversion to Semiannual Coupon Notes Upon Tax
Event."
Contingent Interest
Subject to the accrual and record date provisions described below, we will
pay contingent interest to the holders of LYONs during any six-month period
from May 9 to November 8 and from November 9 to May 8, commencing May 9, 2004,
if the average market price of a LYON for the five trading days ending on the
second trading day immediately preceding the relevant six-month period equals
120% or more of the sum of the issue price and accrued original issue discount
for the LYON to the day immediately preceding the relevant six-month period.
See "--Redemption of LYONs at the Option of Marriott" for some of these values.
However, if we declare a dividend for which the record date falls prior to the
first day of a six-month period but the payment date falls within the six-month
period, then the five trading day period for determining the average market
price of a LYON will be the five trading days ending on the second trading day
immediately preceding the record date.
The amount of contingent interest payable per LYON in respect of any
quarterly period will equal the greater of (1) regular cash dividends paid by
us per share on our common stock during that quarterly period multiplied by the
number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of a LYON or (2)
$0.06 multiplied by that number of shares.
Contingent interest, if any, will accrue and be payable to holders of LYONs
as of the record date for the related common stock dividend or, if no cash
dividend is paid by us during a quarter within the relevant six-month period,
to holders of LYONs as of the fifteenth day preceding the last day of the
relevant six-month period. These payments will be paid on the payment date of
the related common stock dividend or, if no cash dividend is paid by us during
a quarter within the relevant six-month period, on the last day of the relevant
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six-month period. The original issue discount will continue to accrue at the
yield to maturity whether or not contingent interest is paid.
Regular cash dividends are quarterly or other periodic cash dividends on our
common stock as declared by our board of directors as part of its cash dividend
payment practices and that are not designated by them as extraordinary or
special or other nonrecurring dividends.
The market price of a LYON on any date of determination means the average of
the secondary market bid quotations per LYON obtained by the bid solicitation
agent for $10 million principal amount at maturity of LYONs at approximately
4:00 p.m., New York City time, on the determination date from three
unaffiliated securities dealers we select, provided that if:
. at least three bids are not obtained by the bid solicitation agent, or
. in our reasonable judgment, the bid quotations are not indicative of the
secondary market value of the LYONs,
then the market price of the LYONs will equal (a) the then applicable
conversion rate of the LYONs multiplied by (b) the average Sale Price of our
common stock on the five trading days ending on the determination date,
appropriately adjusted.
The bid solicitation agent will initially be The Bank of New York. We may
change the bid solicitation agent, but the bid solicitation agent will not be
our affiliate. The bid solicitation agent will solicit bids from securities
dealers that are believed by us to be willing to bid for the LYONs.
Upon determination that LYON holders will be entitled to receive contingent
interest which may become payable during a relevant six-month period, on or
prior to the start of the six-month period, we will issue a press release and
publish the information on our web site on the World Wide Web (or successor
media).
Redemption of LYONs at the Option of Marriott
No sinking fund is provided for the LYONs. Prior to May 8, 2004, the LYONs
will not be redeemable at our option. Beginning on May 8, 2004, we may redeem
the LYONs for cash as a whole at any time, or in part from time to time. We
will give not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice of redemption by
mail to holders of LYONs.
The table below shows redemption prices of a LYON on May 8, 2004, at each
succeeding May 8 prior to maturity and at maturity on May 8, 2021. These prices
reflect the accrued original issue discount calculated to each of these dates.
The redemption price of a LYON redeemed between these dates would include an
additional amount reflecting the additional original issue discount accrued
since the next preceding date in the table.
(2)
(1) Accrued
LYON Original Redemption
Redemption Date Issue Price Issue Discount Price (1) + (2)
--------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------
May 8:
2004................................. $860.95 $19.55 $880.50
2005................................. 860.95 26.17 887.12
2006................................. 860.95 32.84 893.79
2007................................. 860.95 39.55 900.50
2008................................. 860.95 46.32 907.27
2009................................. 860.95 53.14 914.09
2010................................. 860.95 60.00 920.95
2011................................. 860.95 66.92 927.87
2012................................. 860.95 73.90 934.85
2013................................. 860.95 80.92 941.87
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(2)
(1) Accrued
LYON Original Redemption
Redemption Date Issue Price Issue Discount Price (1) + (2)
--------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------
2014................................. 860.95 88.00 948.95
2015................................. 860.95 95.13 956.08
2016................................. 860.95 102.31 963.26
2017................................. 860.95 109.55 970.50
2018................................. 860.95 116.84 977.79
2019................................. 860.95 124.19 985.14
2020................................. 860.95 131.59 992.54
At stated maturity................... $860.95 $139.05 $1,000.00
If converted to semiannual coupon LYONs following the occurrence of a Tax
Event, the LYONs will be redeemable at the restated principal amount plus
accrued and unpaid interest from the date of the conversion through the
redemption date. However, in no event may the LYONs be redeemed prior to May 8,
2004. See "--Optional Conversion to Semiannual Coupon Note Upon Tax Event." If
less than all of the outstanding LYONs are to be redeemed, the trustee shall
select the LYONs to be redeemed in principal amounts at maturity of $1,000 or
integral multiples of $1,000 by lot, pro rata or by any other method the
trustee considers fair and appropriate. If a portion of a holder's LYONs is
selected for partial redemption and the holder converts a portion of the LYONs,
the converted portion shall be deemed to be the portion selected for
redemption.
Purchase of LYONs by Marriott at the Option of the Holder
On May 8, 2002, 2004, 2011 and 2016, holders may require us to purchase any
outstanding LYON for which a written purchase notice has been properly
delivered by the holder and not withdrawn, subject to additional conditions.
Holders may submit their LYONs for purchase to the paying agent at any time
from the opening of business on the date that is 20 business days prior to the
purchase date until the close of business on the purchase date.
The purchase price of a LYON will be:
. $867.42 per LYON on May 8, 2002;
. $880.50 per LYON on May 8, 2004;
. $927.87 per LYON on May 8, 2011; and
. $963.26 per LYON on May 8, 2016.
These purchase prices equal the issue price plus accrued original issue
discount to the purchase dates. We may, at our option, elect to pay the
purchase price in cash, shares of common stock, or any combination of cash and
common stock. For a discussion of the tax treatment of a holder receiving cash,
shares of common stock or any combination of cash and common stock, see
"Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations--Sale, Exchange,
Conversion or Redemption."
If prior to a purchase date the LYONs have been converted to semiannual
coupon LYONs following the occurrence of a Tax Event, the purchase price will
be equal to the restated principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest from
the date of the conversion to the purchase date. See "--Optional Conversion to
Semiannual Coupon Notes Upon Tax Event."
We will be required to give notice on a date not less than 20 business days
prior to each purchase date to all holders at their addresses shown in the
register of the registrar, and to beneficial owners as required by applicable
law, stating among other things:
. whether we will pay the purchase price of LYONs in cash or common stock
or any combination of cash and common stock, specifying the percentages
of each;
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. if we elect to pay in common stock the method of calculating the Market
Price, as defined below, of the common stock; and
. the procedures that holders must follow to require us to purchase their
LYONs.
The purchase notice given by each holder electing to require us to purchase
LYONs shall be given to the paying agent no later than the close of business on
the purchase date and must state:
. the certificate numbers of the holder's LYONs to be delivered for
purchase;
. the portion of the principal amount at maturity of LYONs to be
purchased, which must be $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000;
. that the LYONs are to be purchased by us pursuant to the applicable
provisions of the LYONs; and
. in the event we elect, in accordance with the notice that we are
required to give, to pay the purchase price in common stock, in whole or
in part, but the purchase price is ultimately to be paid to the holder
entirely in cash because any of the conditions to payment of the
purchase price or portion of the purchase price in common stock is not
satisfied prior to the close of business on the purchase date, as
described below, whether the holder elects:
(1) to withdraw the purchase notice as to some or all of the LYONs to
which it relates, or
(2) to receive cash in respect of the entire purchase price for all
LYONs or portions of LYONs subject to the purchase notice.
If the holder fails to indicate the holder's choice with respect to the
election described in the final bullet point above, the holder shall be deemed
to have elected to receive cash in respect of the entire purchase price for all
LYONs subject to the purchase notice in these circumstances.
Any purchase notice may be withdrawn by the holder by a written notice of
withdrawal delivered to the paying agent prior to the close of business on the
purchase date. The notice of withdrawal shall state:
. the principal amount at maturity being withdrawn;
. the certificate numbers of the LYONs being withdrawn; and
. the principal amount at maturity, if any, of the LYONs that remains
subject to the purchase notice.
If we elect to pay the purchase price, in whole or in part, in shares of
common stock, the number of shares of common stock to be delivered by us shall
be equal to the portion of the purchase price to be paid in common stock
divided by the Market Price, defined below, of a share of common stock. We will
pay cash based on the Market Price for all fractional shares of common stock in
the event we elect to deliver common stock in payment, in whole or in part, of
the purchase price. See "Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations--Sale, Exchange, Conversion or Redemption."
The "Market Price" means the average of the Sale Prices of the common stock
for the five trading day period ending on the third business day prior to the
applicable purchase date. If the third business day prior to the applicable
purchase date is not a trading day, the five trading day period shall end on
the last trading day prior to such third business day. We will appropriately
adjust the Market Price to take into account the occurrence, during the period
commencing on the first of the trading days during the five trading day period
and ending on the purchase date, of certain events that would result in an
adjustment of the conversion rate with respect to the common stock.
The "Sale Price" of the common stock on any date means the closing per share
sale price (or if no closing sale price is reported, the average of the bid and
ask prices or, if more than one in either case, the average of the average bid
and the average ask prices) on that date as reported in composite transactions
for the principal United States securities exchange on which the common stock
is traded or, if the common stock is not listed on a United States national or
regional securities exchange, as reported by the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System or by the National Quotation
Bureau Incorporated.
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Because the Market Price of the common stock is determined prior to the
applicable purchase date, holders of LYONs bear the market risk with respect to
the value of the common stock to be received from the date the Market Price is
determined to the purchase date. We may pay the purchase price or any portion
of the purchase price in common stock only if the information necessary to
calculate the Market Price is published in a daily newspaper of national
circulation.
Upon determination of the actual number of shares of common stock to be
issued for each $1,000 principal amount at maturity of LYONs in accordance with
the foregoing provisions, we will publish the information on our web site on
the World Wide Web (or successor media).
In addition to the above conditions, our right to purchase LYONs, in whole
or in part, with common stock is subject to our satisfying various conditions,
including:
. the registration of the common stock under the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act, if required; and
. any necessary qualification or registration under applicable state
securities law or the availability of an exemption from such
qualification and registration.
If these conditions are not satisfied with respect to a holder prior to the
close of business on the purchase date, we will pay the purchase price of the
LYONs to the holder entirely in cash. See "Certain United States Federal Income
Tax Considerations--Sale, Exchange, Conversion or Redemption." We may not
change the form or components or percentages of components of consideration to
be paid for the LYONs once we have given the notice that we are required to
give to holders of LYONs, except as described in the first sentence of this
paragraph.
In connection with any purchase offer, we will comply with and make filings
in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Payment of the purchase price for a LYON for which a purchase notice has
been delivered and not validly withdrawn is conditioned upon delivery of the
LYON, together with necessary endorsements, to the paying agent at any time
after delivery of the purchase notice. Payment of the purchase price for the
LYON will be made promptly following the later of the purchase date or the time
of delivery of the LYON.
If the paying agent holds money or securities sufficient to pay the purchase
price of the LYON on the business day following the purchase date in accordance
with the terms of the indenture, then, immediately after the purchase date, the
LYON will cease to be outstanding and original issue discount and contingent
interest, if any, on the LYON will cease to accrue, whether or not the LYON is
delivered to the paying agent.
Afterwards, all other rights of the holder shall terminate, other than the
right to receive the purchase price upon delivery of the LYON.
Our ability to purchase LYONs with cash may be limited by the terms of our
then existing borrowing agreements.
No LYONs may be purchased for cash at the option of holders if there has
occurred and is continuing an event of default with respect to the LYONs, other
than a default in the payment of the purchase price with respect to such LYONs.
Change in Control Permits Purchase of LYONs by Marriott at the Option of the
Holder
In the event of any change in control, as defined below, occurring on or
prior to May 8, 2004, each holder will have the right, at the holder's option,
subject to the terms and conditions of the indenture, to require us to purchase
for cash all or any portion of the holder's LYONs in integral multiples of
$1,000 principal amount at maturity at a price for each $1,000 principal amount
at maturity of the LYONs equal to the issue price of the LYON plus the accrued
original issue discount to the date of purchase plus accrued contingent
interest, if any. Although not anticipated, we may not have sufficient cash to
redeem the LYONs upon a change of control.
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We will be required to purchase the LYONs as of the date that is 35 business
days after the occurrence of a change in control or such longer time as may be
required for the SEC to review and clear any applicable schedules or filings (a
"change in control purchase date").
If prior to a change in control purchase date the LYONs have been converted
to semiannual coupon notes following the occurrence of a Tax Event, we will be
required to purchase the LYONs at a cash price equal to the restated principal
amount plus accrued and unpaid interest from the date of the conversion to the
change in control purchase date.
Within 15 business days after the occurrence of a change in control, we are
obligated to mail to the trustee and to all holders of LYONs at their addresses
shown in the register of the registrar, and to beneficial owners as required by
applicable law, a notice regarding the change in control, which notice shall
state, among other things:
. the events causing a change in control;
. the date of the change in control;
. the last date on which the purchase right may be exercised;
. the change in control purchase price;
. the change in control purchase date;
. the name and address of the paying agent and the conversion agent;
. the conversion rate and any adjustments to the conversion rate;
. that the LYONs with respect to which a holder has given a change in
control purchase notice may be converted only if the holder withdraws
that notice in accordance with the terms of the indenture; and
. the procedures that holders must follow to exercise these rights.
To exercise this right, the holder must deliver a written notice to the
paying agent prior to the close of business on the change in control purchase
date. The required purchase notice upon a change in control shall state:
. the certificate numbers of the LYONs to be delivered by the holder;
. the portion of the principal amount at maturity of LYONs to be
purchased, which portion must be $1,000 or an integral multiple of
$1,000; and
. that we are to purchase the LYONs pursuant to the applicable provisions
of the LYONs.
Any change in control purchase notice may be withdrawn by the holder by a
written notice of withdrawal delivered to the paying agent prior to the close
of business on the change in control purchase date. The notice of withdrawal
shall state:
. the principal amount at maturity being withdrawn;
. the certificate numbers of the LYONs being withdrawn; and
. the principal amount at maturity, if any, of the LYONs that remain
subject to a change in control purchase notice.
Payment of the change in control purchase price for a LYON for which a
change in control purchase notice has been delivered and not validly withdrawn
is conditioned upon delivery of the LYON, together with necessary endorsements,
to the paying agent at any time after the delivery of such change in control
purchase notice. Payment of the change in control purchase price for the LYON
will be made promptly following the later of the change in control purchase
date or the time of delivery of the LYON.
If the paying agent holds money sufficient to pay the change in control
purchase price of the LYON on the business day following the change in control
purchase date in accordance with the terms of the indenture, then,
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immediately after the change in control purchase date, original issue discount
on the LYON will cease to accrue, whether or not the LYON is delivered to the
paying agent, and all other rights of the holder shall terminate, other than
the right to receive the change in control purchase price upon delivery of the
LYON.
Under the indenture, a "change in control" of Marriott is deemed to have
occurred when:
. any person, including its affiliates and associates, other than us, our
subsidiaries or our or their employee benefit plans, files a Schedule
13D or Schedule TO (or any successor schedule, form or report under the
Exchange Act) disclosing that the person has become the beneficial owner
of 50% or more of the voting power of our common stock or other capital
stock into which the common stock is reclassified or changed, with
certain exceptions; or
. there shall be consummated any share exchange, consolidation or merger
of Marriott under which the common stock would be converted into cash,
securities or other property, in each case other than a share exchange,
consolidation or merger of Marriott in which the holders of the common
stock immediately prior to the share exchange, consolidation or merger
have, directly or indirectly, at least a majority of the total voting
power in the aggregate of all classes of capital stock of the continuing
or surviving corporation immediately after the share exchange,
consolidation or merger.
The indenture does not permit our board of directors to waive our obligation
to purchase LYONs at the option of holders in the event of a change in control.
In connection with any purchase offer in the event of a change in control,
we will comply with and make filings in accordance with applicable securities
laws.
The change in control purchase feature of the LYONs may in some
circumstances make more difficult or discourage a takeover of Marriott. The
change in control purchase feature, however, has not been included as the
result of our knowledge of any specific effort:
. to accumulate shares of common stock;
. to obtain control of Marriott by means of a merger, tender offer,
solicitation or otherwise; or
. part of a plan by management to adopt a series of anti-takeover
provisions.
Instead, the change in control purchase feature is a standard term contained
in other LYONs offerings that have been marketed by Merrill Lynch. The terms of
the change in control purchase feature resulted from negotiations between
Merrill Lynch and us.
We could, in the future, enter into certain transactions, including some
recapitalizations, that would not constitute a change in control with respect
to the change in control purchase feature of the LYONs but that would increase
the amount of our (or our subsidiaries') outstanding indebtedness.
No LYONs may be purchased by Marriott at the option of holders upon a change
in control if there has occurred and is continuing an event of default with
respect to the LYONs, other than a default in the payment of the change in
control purchase price with respect to the LYONs.
Optional Conversion to Semiannual Coupon Notes Upon Tax Event
From and after the date of the occurrence of a Tax Event, we will have the
option to elect to have interest in lieu of future original issue discount
accrue at 8.26% per year on a principal amount per LYON (the "restated
principal amount") equal to the issue price plus original issue discount
accrued to the date of the Tax Event or the date on which we exercise the
option described herein, whichever is later (the "option exercise date").
This interest shall accrue from the option exercise date and will be payable
semiannually on the interest payment dates of May 8 and November 8 of each year
to holders of record at the close of business on April 23
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or October 23 immediately preceding the interest payment date. Interest will be
computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.
Interest will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid
or, if no interest has been paid, from the option exercise date. In the event
that we exercise our option to pay interest in lieu of accrued original issue
discount, the redemption price, purchase price and change in control purchase
price on the LYONs will be adjusted, and no future contingent interest payments
will be made. However, there will be no change in the holder's conversion
rights.
A "Tax Event" means that Marriott shall have received an opinion from
independent tax counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that as a
result of:
. any amendment to, or change (including any announced prospective change)
in, the laws (or any regulations thereunder) of the United States or any
political subdivision or taxing authority of or in the United States, or
. any amendment to, or change in, an interpretation or application of such
laws or regulations by any legislative body, court, governmental agency
or regulatory authority,
in each case which amendment or change is enacted, promulgated, issued or
announced or which interpretation is issued or announced or which action is
taken, there is more than an insubstantial risk that interest (including
original issue discount and contingent interest, if any) payable on the LYONs
either:
. would not be deductible on a current accrual basis, or
. would not be deductible under any other method, in either case in whole
or in part, by Marriott (by reason of deferral, disallowance or
otherwise) for United States federal income tax purposes.
The Clinton Administration had previously proposed to change the tax law to
defer the deduction of original issue discount on convertible debt instruments
until the issuer pays the interest. Congress did not enact these proposed
changes in the law. The Bush Administration has not made similar proposals.
If a similar proposal were ever enacted and made applicable to the LYONs in
a manner that would limit our ability to either
. deduct the interest, including original issue discount and contingent
interest, if any, payable on the LYONs on a current accrual basis, or
. deduct the interest, including original issue discount and contingent
interest, if any, payable on the LYONs under any other method for United
States federal income tax purposes,
the enactment would result in a Tax Event and the terms of the LYONs would be
subject to modification at our option as described above.
The modification of the terms of LYONs by us upon a Tax Event as described
above could possibly alter the timing of income recognition by holders of the
LYONs with respect to the semiannual payments of interest due on the LYONs
after the option exercise date. See "Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations."
Merger and Sales of Assets by Marriott
The indenture provides that Marriott may not consolidate with or merge into
any other person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets
substantially as an entirety to another person, unless among other items,
. the resulting, surviving or transferee person is organized and existing
under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District
of Columbia;
. the person assumes all obligations of Marriott under the LYONs and the
indenture;
. Marriott or the successor person shall not immediately after the merger,
consolidation or transfer be in default under the indenture.
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Upon the assumption of the obligations of Marriott by such a person in these
circumstances, subject to certain exceptions, Marriott will be discharged from
all obligations under the LYONs and the indenture. Although these transactions
are permitted under the indenture, some of the foregoing transactions occurring
on or prior to May 8, 2004 could constitute a change in control of Marriott
permitting each holder to require Marriott to purchase the LYONs of the holder
as described above.
Events of Default
The following are events of default for the LYONs:
. default in payment of the principal amount at maturity (or if the LYONs
have been converted to semiannual coupon LYONs following a Tax Event,
the restated principal amount), issue price, accrued original issue
discount (or if the LYONs have been converted to semiannual coupon LYONs
following a Tax Event, accrued and unpaid interest), redemption price,
purchase price or change in control purchase price with respect to any
LYON when it becomes due and payable;
. default in payment of any contingent interest or of interest which
becomes payable after the LYONs have been converted to semiannual coupon
LYONs following the occurrence of a Tax Event, which default, in either
case, continues for 30 days;
. failure by Marriott to comply with any of its other agreements in the
LYONs or the indenture upon receipt by Marriott of notice of the default
by the trustee or by holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal
amount at maturity of the LYONs then outstanding and Marriott's failure
to cure (or obtain a waiver of) the default within 60 days after receipt
by Marriott of the notice;
. (a) the failure of Marriott International, Inc. or any Restricted
Subsidiary to make any payment by the end of any applicable grace period
after maturity of indebtedness, which term as used in the indenture
means obligations (other than nonrecourse obligations) of Marriott for
borrowed money or evidenced by bonds, debentures, LYONs or similar
instruments ("Indebtedness") in an aggregate principal amount in excess
of $100 million and continuance of the failure, or (b) the acceleration
of Indebtedness because of a default with respect to the Indebtedness
without the Indebtedness having been discharged or the acceleration
having been cured, waived, rescinded or annulled in case of (a) above,
for a period of 10 days after written notice to Marriott by the trustee
or to Marriott and the trustee by the holders of not less than 25% in
aggregate principal amount at maturity of the LYONs then outstanding.
However, if any failure or acceleration referred to in (a) or (b) above
shall cease or be cured, waived, rescinded or annulled, then the event
of default by reason thereof shall be deemed not to have occurred; or
. certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency affecting Marriott.
"Consolidated Net Assets" is the consolidated assets (less reserves and
certain other permitted deductible items) after subtracting all current
liabilities (other than the current portion of long-term debt and Capitalized
Lease Obligations) as these amounts appear on our most recent consolidated
balance sheet and computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
"Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary:
. organized and existing under the laws of the United States, and
. the principal business of which is carried on within the United States
of America, and
. which either (1) owns or is a lessee under a capital lease of any real
estate or depreciable asset which has a net book value in excess of 2%
of Consolidated Net Assets, or (2) in which the investment of Marriott
and all its Subsidiaries exceeds 5% of Consolidated Net Assets.
The definition of a Restricted Subsidiary does not include any Subsidiaries
principally engaged in our timeshare or senior living services businesses, or
the major part of whose business consists of finance, banking, credit, leasing,
insurance, financial services or other similar operations, or any combination
of these activities. The definition also does not include any Subsidiary formed
or acquired after the date of the Indenture for the
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purpose of developing new assets or acquiring the business or assets of another
person and which does not acquire all or any substantial part of our business
or assets or those of any Restricted Subsidiary.
A "Subsidiary" is a corporation in which we and/or one or more of our other
subsidiaries owns at least 50% of the voting stock, which is a kind of stock
that ordinarily permits its owners to vote for the election of directors.
If an event of default shall have happened and be continuing, either the
trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount at
maturity of the LYONs then outstanding may declare the issue price of the LYONs
plus the original issue discount on the LYONs accrued through the date of the
declaration, and any accrued and unpaid interest (including contingent
interest) through the date of the declaration, to be immediately due and
payable. In the case of certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, the issue
price of the LYONs plus the original issue discount accrued on the LYONs
through the occurrence of the event shall automatically become and be
immediately due and payable.
We will furnish to the trustee every year a written statement of certain of
our officers certifying that to their knowledge we are in compliance with the
indenture and the LYONs, or else specifying any default.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Information reporting will apply to payments of interest or dividends, if
any, made by us on, or the proceeds of the sale or other disposition of, the
LYONs or shares of common stock with respect to certain noncorporate holders,
and backup withholding at a rate of 31% may apply unless the recipient of the
payment supplies a taxpayer identification number, certified under penalties of
perjury, as well as certain other information or otherwise establishes an
exemption from backup withholding. Any amount withheld under the backup
withholding rules will be allowable as a credit against the holder's federal
income tax, provided that the required information is provided to the Internal
Revenue Service.
Modification
We and the trustee may enter into supplemental indentures that add, change
or eliminate provisions of the indenture or modify the rights of the holders of
the LYONs with the consent of the holders of at least a majority in principal
amount at maturity of the LYONs then outstanding. However, without the consent
of each holder, no supplemental indenture may:
. alter the manner of calculation or rate of accrual of original issue
discount or interest (including contingent interest) on any LYON or
extend the time of payment;
. make any LYON payable in money or securities other than that stated in
the LYON;
. change the stated maturity of any LYON;
. reduce the principal amount at maturity, issue price, redemption price,
purchase price, change in control purchase price or any amounts due with
respect to any LYON;
. reduce the amount of principal payable upon acceleration of maturity of
the LYON, following a default;
. change the place or currency of payment on the LYONs;
. reduce the percentage of holders of LYONs whose consent is needed to
modify or amend the indenture;
. make any change that adversely affects the right of a holder to convert
any LYON;
. make any change that adversely affects the right to require us to
purchase a LYON;
. impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment
with respect to, or conversion of, the LYONs; and
. change the provisions in the indenture that relate to modifying or
amending the indenture.
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Without the consent of any holder of LYONs, we and the trustee may enter
into supplemental indentures for any of the following purposes:
. to evidence a successor to us and the assumption by that successor of our
obligations under the indenture and the LYONs;
. to add to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the LYONs or to
surrender any right or power conferred upon us;
. to secure our obligations in respect of the LYONs;
. to make any changes or modifications to the indenture necessary in
connection with the registration of the LYONs under the Securities Act
and the qualification of the LYONs under the Trust Indenture Act as
contemplated by the indenture; and
. to cure any ambiguity or inconsistency in the indenture.
No supplemental indenture entered into pursuant to the second, third, fourth
or fifth bullet of the preceding paragraph may be entered into without the
consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the
LYONs, however, if the supplemental indenture may materially and adversely
affect the interests of the holders of the LYONs.
The holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the outstanding
LYONs may, on behalf of the holders of all LYONs waive any existing default
under the indenture and its consequences, except a default in the payment of
the principal amount at maturity, issue price, accrued and unpaid interest,
accrued and unpaid contingent interest, accrued original issue discount,
redemption price, purchase price or change in control purchase price or
obligation to deliver shares of common stock upon conversion with respect to
any LYON or in respect of any provision which under the indenture cannot be
modified or amended without the consent of the holder of each outstanding LYON
affected.
Discharge of the Indenture
Marriott may satisfy and discharge its obligations under the indenture by
delivering to the trustee for cancellation all outstanding LYONs or by
depositing with the trustee, the paying agent or the conversion agent, if
applicable, after the LYONs have become due and payable, whether at stated
maturity, or any redemption date, or any purchase date, or a change in control
purchase date, or upon conversion or otherwise, cash or shares of common stock
(as applicable under the terms of the indenture) sufficient to pay all of the
outstanding LYONs and paying all other sums payable under the indenture by
Marriott.
Calculations in Respect of LYONs
We will be responsible for making all calculations called for under the
LYONs. These calculations include, but are not limited to, determination of the
market prices of the LYONs and of our common stock and amounts of contingent
interest payments, if any, payable on the LYONs. We will make all these
calculations in good faith and, absent manifest error, our calculations will be
final and binding on holders of LYONs. We will provide a schedule of our
calculations to the trustee, and the trustee is entitled to rely upon the
accuracy of our calculations without independent verification.
Limitations of Claims in Bankruptcy
If a bankruptcy proceeding is commenced in respect of Marriott, the claim of
the holder of a LYON is, under Title 11 of the United States Code, limited to
the issue price of the LYON plus that portion of the original issue discount
that has accrued from the date of issue to the commencement of the proceeding.
In addition, the holders of the LYONs will be effectively subordinated to the
indebtedness and other obligations of Marriott's subsidiaries.
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Information Concerning the Trustee
The Bank of New York is the trustee, registrar, paying agent and conversion
agent under the indenture. As trustee, the Bank of New York has no obligation
to exercise any of its rights or powers under the indenture at the direction of
any of the holders of LYONs unless such holders have offered to the trustee
security or indemnity satisfactory to it against the liabilities which the
trustee may incur.
The Bank of New York is one of a number of lenders under our $2,000,000,000
in revolving credit facilities with Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent, and
various other lenders.
We may maintain deposit accounts and conduct other banking transactions with
the trustee in the normal course of business.
Governing Law
The indenture and the LYONs are governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the law of the State of New York.
DESCRIPTION OF OUR COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
Common Stock
Our common stock (Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share) is traded
on the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, Pacific Stock Exchange
and Philadelphia Stock Exchange under the symbol "MAR" Each holder of our
common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share registered in his or her
name on our books on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Our
common stock does not have cumulative voting rights. As a result, subject to
the voting rights of holders of any outstanding preferred stock, if any, in an
election of directors the holders of a majority of shares of our common stock
will be able to elect 100 percent of the directors to be elected.
Rights Agreement and Series A Junior Preferred Stock
Each share of our common stock, including those that may be issued upon
conversion of the LYONs, carries with it one preferred share purchase right.
This type of arrangement is sometimes referred to as a "poison pill." If the
rights become exercisable, each right entitles the registered holder to
purchase one one-thousandth of a share of our Series A Junior Preferred Stock
(subject to adjustment as a result of certain events) at a fixed price. Until a
right is exercised, the holder of the right has no right to vote or receive
dividends or any other rights as a shareholder as a result of holding the
right.
The rights trade automatically with shares of our common stock, and may only
be exercised in connection with certain attempts to take over our company. The
rights are designed to protect the interests of our company and our
shareholders against coercive takeover tactics. The rights are also designed to
encourage potential acquirors to negotiate with our board of directors before
attempting a takeover and to increase the ability of our board to negotiate
terms of any proposed takeover that benefit our shareholders. The rights may,
but are not intended to, deter takeover proposals that may be in the interests
of our shareholders.
If issued, our Series A Junior Preferred Stock would generally not be
available to the person or persons who acquired our common stock in certain
takeover attempts. Our Series A Junior Preferred Stock would have significant
preferential dividend, voting and liquidation rights over our common stock.
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For more information on our common stock, the rights and our Series A Junior
Preferred Stock, see our Form 10 Registration Statement dated February 13, 1998
and the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of August 9, 1999,
between us and The Bank of New York, as Rights Agent, both of which we have
filed with the SEC. See "Where You Can Find More Information."
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
General
This is a summary of certain United States federal income tax consequences
relevant to holders of LYONs. This summary is based upon laws, regulations,
rulings and decisions now in effect, all of which are subject to change
(including retroactive changes in effective dates) or possible differing
interpretations.
The discussion below deals only with LYONs held as capital assets and does
not purport to deal with persons in special tax situations, such as financial
institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, dealers in
securities or currencies, tax-exempt entities, persons holding LYONs in a tax-
deferred or tax-advantaged account, or persons holding LYONs as a hedge against
currency risks, as a position in a "straddle" or as part of a "hedging" or
"conversion" transaction for tax purposes. Persons considering the purchase of
the LYONs should consult their own tax advisors concerning the application of
the United States federal income tax laws to their particular situations as
well as any consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the
LYONs arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.
We do not address all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to a U.S.
Holder (as defined below). In particular, we do not address:
. the United States federal income tax consequences to shareholders in, or
partners or beneficiaries of, an entity that is a holder of LYONs;
. the United States federal estate, gift or alternative minimum tax
consequences of the purchase, ownership or disposition of LYONs;
. persons who hold the LYONs whose functional currency is not the United
States dollar;
. any state, local or foreign tax consequences of the purchase, ownership
or disposition of LYONs; or
. any federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences of owning or
disposing of the common stock.
Accordingly, you should consult your own tax advisor regarding the tax
consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of the LYONs and the common
stock in light of your own circumstances.
A U.S. Holder is a beneficial owner of the LYONs who or which is:
. a citizen or individual resident of the United States, as defined in
Section 7701(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (which
we refer to as the Code);
. a corporation, including any entity treated as a corporation for United
States federal income tax purposes, created or organized in or under the
laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District
of Columbia;
. an estate if its income is subject to United States federal income
taxation regardless of its source; or
. a trust if (1) a United States court can exercise primary supervision
over its administration and (2) one or more United States persons have
the authority to control all of its substantial decisions.
However, certain trusts in existence on August 20, 1996, and treated as a
U.S. Holder prior to that date, may also be treated as U.S. Holders. A Non-U.S.
Holder is a holder of LYONs other than a U.S. Holder.
No statutory, administrative or judicial authority directly addresses the
treatment of the LYONs or instruments similar to the LYONs for United States
federal income tax purposes. No rulings have been sought or are expected to be
sought from the Internal Revenue Service (which we refer to as the IRS) with
respect to any of the United States federal income tax consequences discussed
below, and we cannot assure you that the IRS will not take contrary positions.
As a result, we cannot assure you that the IRS will agree with the tax
characterizations and the tax consequences described below.
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We urge prospective investors to consult their own tax advisors with respect
to the tax consequences to them of the purchase, ownership and disposition of
the LYONs and the common stock in light of their own particular circumstances,
including the tax consequences under state, local, foreign and other tax laws
and the possible effects of changes in United States federal or other tax laws.
Classification of the LYONs
It is the opinion of special tax counsel to Marriott, Sidley Austin Brown
&Wood LLP, that the LYONs will be treated as indebtedness for United States
federal income tax purposes and that the LYONs will be subject to the special
regulations governing contingent payment debt instruments (which we refer to as
the CPDI regulations).
Accrual of Interest on the LYONs
Under the indenture, we and each holder of the LYONs agree, for United
States federal income tax purposes, to treat the LYONs as debt instruments that
are subject to the CPDI regulations. Under these regulations, U.S. Holders of
the LYONs will be required to accrue interest income on the LYONs, in the
amounts described below, regardless of whether the U.S. Holder uses the cash or
accrual method of tax accounting. Accordingly, U.S. Holders will be required to
include interest in taxable income in each year in excess of the accruals on
the LYONs for non-tax purposes and in excess of any contingent interest
payments actually received in that year.
The CPDI regulations provide that a U.S. Holder must accrue an amount of
ordinary interest income, as original issue discount for United States federal
income tax purposes, for each accrual period prior to and including the
maturity date of the LYONs that equals:
(1) the product of (a) the adjusted issue price (as defined below) of the
LYONs as of the beginning of the accrual period; and (b) the comparable
yield to maturity (as defined below) of the LYONs, adjusted for the
length of the accrual period;
(2) divided by the number of days in the accrual period; and
(3) multiplied by the number of days during the accrual period that the
U.S. Holder held the LYONs.
A LYON's issue price is the first price at which a substantial amount of the
LYONs is sold to the public, excluding sales to bond houses, brokers or similar
persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters, placement
agents or wholesalers. The adjusted issue price of a LYON is its issue price
increased by any interest income previously accrued, determined without regard
to any adjustments to interest accruals described below, and decreased by the
projected amount of any payments previously made with respect to the LYONs.
Sidley Austin Brown &Wood LLP, special tax counsel to us, has advised us
that the term "comparable yield" means the annual yield we would pay, as of the
initial issue date, on a fixed-rate nonconvertible debt security with no
contingent payments, but with terms and conditions otherwise comparable to
those of the LYONs. Based in part on that advice, we intend to take the
position that the comparable yield for the LYONs is 8.26% compounded
semiannually. The specific yield, however, is not entirely clear. If the
comparable yield were successfully challenged by the IRS, the redetermined
yield could be materially greater or less than the comparable yield provided by
us. Moreover, the projected payment schedule could differ materially from the
projected payment schedule we provided.
The CPDI regulations require that we provide to U.S. Holders, solely for
United States federal income tax purposes, a schedule of the projected amounts
of payments, which we refer to as projected payments, on the LYONs. This
schedule must produce the comparable yield. The projected payment schedule
includes estimates for certain payments of contingent interest and an estimate
for a payment at maturity taking into account the conversion feature.
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The comparable yield and the schedule of projected payments are set forth in
the indenture. U.S. Holders may also obtain the projected payment schedule by
submitting a written request for this information to: Marriott International,
Inc., Marriott Drive, Washington, D.C. 20058.
For United States federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Holder must use the
comparable yield and the schedule of projected payments in determining its
interest accruals, and the adjustments thereto described below, in respect of
the LYONs, unless such U.S. Holder timely discloses and justifies the use of
other estimates to the IRS. A U.S. Holder that determines its own comparable
yield or schedule of projected payments must also establish that our comparable
yield or schedule of projected payments is unreasonable.
The comparable yield and the schedule of projected payments are not
determined for any purpose other than for the determination of a U.S. Holder's
interest accruals and adjustments thereof in respect of the LYONs for United
States federal income tax purposes and do not constitute a projection or
representation regarding the actual amounts payable on the LYONs.
Amounts treated as interest under the CPDI regulations are treated as
original issue discount for all purposes of the Code.
Adjustments to Interest Accruals on the LYONs
If, during any taxable year, a U.S. Holder receives actual payments with
respect to the LYONs for that taxable year that in the aggregate exceed the
total amount of projected payments for that taxable year, the U.S. Holder will
incur a "net positive adjustment" under the CPDI regulations equal to the
amount of the excess. The U.S. Holder will treat a "net positive adjustment" as
additional interest income for the taxable year. For this purpose, the payments
in a taxable year include the fair market value of property received in that
year.
If a U.S. Holder receives in a taxable year actual payments with respect to
the LYONs for that taxable year that in the aggregate were less than the amount
of projected payments for that taxable year, the U.S. Holder will incur a "net
negative adjustment" under the CPDI regulations equal to the amount of such
deficit. This adjustment will (a) reduce the U.S. Holder's interest income on
the LYONs for that taxable year, and (b) to the extent of any excess after the
application of (a), give rise to an ordinary loss to the extent of the U.S.
Holder's interest income on the LYONs during prior taxable years, reduced to
the extent such interest was offset by prior net negative adjustments.
If a U.S. Holder purchases LYONs at a discount or premium to the adjusted
issue price, the discount will be treated as a positive adjustment and the
premium will be treated as a negative adjustment. The U.S. Holder must
reasonably allocate the adjustment over the remaining term of the LYONs by
reference to the accruals of original issue discount at the comparable yield or
to the projected payments. It may be reasonable to allocate the adjustment over
the remaining term of the LYONs pro rata with the accruals of original issue
discount at the comparable yield. You should consult your tax advisors
regarding these allocations.
Sale, Exchange, Conversion or Redemption
Generally, the sale or exchange of a LYON, or the redemption of a LYON for
cash, will result in taxable gain or loss to a U.S. Holder. As described above,
our calculation of the comparable yield and the schedule of projected payments
for the LYONs includes the receipt of stock upon conversion as a contingent
payment with respect to the LYONs. Accordingly, we intend to treat the receipt
of our common stock by a U.S. Holder upon the conversion of a LYON, or upon the
redemption of a LYON where we elect to pay in common stock, as a contingent
payment under the CPDI regulations. As described above, holders are generally
bound by our determination of the comparable yield and the schedule of
projected payments. Under this treatment, a conversion or such a redemption
will also result in taxable gain or loss to the U.S. Holder. The amount of gain
or loss on a taxable sale, exchange, conversion or redemption will be equal to
the difference between (a) the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any
other property received by the U.S. Holder, including the fair market value of
any of our common stock received, and (b) the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis
in the LYON.
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A U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in a LYON will generally be equal to the
U.S. Holder's original purchase price for the LYON, increased by any interest
income previously accrued by the U.S. Holder (determined without regard to any
adjustments to interest accruals described above), and decreased by the amount
of any projected payments previously made on the LYONs to the U.S. Holder. Gain
recognized upon a sale, exchange, conversion or redemption of a LYON will
generally be treated as ordinary interest income; any loss will be ordinary
loss to the extent of interest previously included in income, and thereafter,
capital loss (which will be long-term if the LYON is held for more than one
year). The deductibility of net capital losses by individuals and corporations
is subject to limitations.
A U.S. Holder's tax basis in our common stock received upon a conversion of
a LYON or upon a holder's exercise of a put right that we elect to pay in
common stock will equal the then current fair market value of such common
stock. The U.S. Holder's holding period for the common stock received will
commence on the day immediately following the date of conversion or redemption.
Constructive Dividends
If at any time we make a distribution of property to our stockholders that
would be taxable to the stockholders as a dividend for federal income tax
purposes and, in accordance with the anti-dilution provisions of the LYONs, the
conversion rate of the LYONs is increased, the increase may be deemed to be the
payment of a taxable dividend to holders of the LYONs.
For example, an increase in the conversion rate in the event of
distributions of our evidences of indebtedness or our assets or an increase in
the event of an extraordinary cash dividend will generally result in deemed
dividend treatment to holders of the LYONs, but generally an increase in the
event of stock dividends or the distribution of rights to subscribe for common
stock will not.
Treatment of Non-U.S. Holders
Payments of contingent interest made to Non-U.S. Holders will not be exempt
from United States federal income or withholding tax and, as a result, Non-U.S.
Holders will be subject to withholding on such payments of contingent interest
at a rate of 30%, subject to reduction by an applicable treaty or upon the
receipt of a Form W-8ECI from a Non-U.S. Holder claiming that the payments are
effectively connected with the conduct of a United States trade or business. A
Non-U.S. Holder that is subject to the withholding tax should consult its tax
advisors as to whether it can obtain a refund for a portion of the withholding
tax, either on the grounds that some portion of the contingent interest
represents a return of principal under the CPDI regulations, or on some other
grounds.
All other payments on the LYONs made to a Non-U.S. Holder, including a
payment in common stock pursuant to a conversion, and any gain realized on a
sale or exchange of the LYONs (other than gain attributable to accrued
contingent interest payments), will be exempt from United States income or
withholding tax, provided that:(1) the Non-U.S. Holder does not own, actually
or constructively, 10 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all
classes of our stock entitled to vote, is not a controlled foreign corporation
related, directly or indirectly, to us through stock ownership; (2) the
statement requirement set forth in section 871(h) or section 881(c) of the Code
has been fulfilled with respect to the beneficial owner, as discussed below;
(3) the payments and gain are not effectively connected with the conduct by
such Non-U.S. Holder of a trade or business in the United States and (4) our
common stock continues to be actively traded within the meaning of section
871(h)(4)(C)(v)(I) of the Code (which, for these purposes and subject to
certain exceptions, includes trading on the NYSE).
The statement requirement referred to in the preceding paragraph will be
fulfilled if the beneficial owner of a LYONs certifies on IRS Form W-8BEN,
under penalties of perjury, that it is not a United States person and provides
its name and address.
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If a Non-U.S. Holder of the LYONs is engaged in a trade or business in the
United States, and if interest on the LYONS is effectively connected with the
conduct of such trade or business, the Non-U.S. Holder, although exempt from
the withholding tax discussed in the preceding paragraphs, will generally be
subject to regular U.S. federal income tax on interest and on any gain realized
on the sale or exchange of the LYONs in the same manner as if it were a U.S.
Holder. In lieu of the certificate described in the preceding paragraph, such a
Non-U.S. Holder will be required to provide to the withholding agent a properly
executed IRS Form W-8ECI (or successor form) in order to claim an exemption
from withholding tax. In addition, if such a Non-U.S. Holder is a foreign
corporation, such Holder may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30%
(or such lower rate provided by an applicable treaty) of its effectively
connected earnings and profits for the taxable year, subject to certain
adjustments.
Backup Withholding Tax and Information Reporting
Payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest (including original
issue discount and a payment in common stock pursuant to a conversion of the
LYONs) on, and the proceeds of disposition or retirement of, the LYONs may be
subject to information reporting and United States federal backup withholding
tax at the rate of 31% (which rate is scheduled to be reduced periodically
through 2006) if the U.S. Holder thereof fails to supply an accurate taxpayer
identification number or otherwise fails to comply with applicable United
States information reporting or certification requirements. Any amounts so
withheld will be allowed as a credit against such U.S. Holder's United States
federal income tax liability.
Tax Event
The modification of the terms of the LYONs by us upon a Tax Event as
described in "Description of LYONs--Optional Conversion to Semiannual Coupon
Notes Upon Tax Event," could possibly alter the timing of income recognition by
the holders with respect to the semiannual payments of interest due after the
option exercise date.
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
The LYONs were originally issued by us and sold by Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner & Smith Incorporated in a transaction exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act to persons reasonably believed by Merrill
Lynch to be "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined by Rule 144A under the
Securities Act). The selling securityholders (which term includes their
transferees, pledgees, donees or successors) may from time to time offer and
sell under this prospectus any and all of the LYONs and the shares of common
stock issuable upon conversion or redemption of the LYONs.
Set forth below are the names of each selling securityholder, the principal
amount of LYONs that may be offered by each selling securityholder under this
prospectus and the number of shares of common stock into which the LYONs are
convertible. Unless set forth below, none of the selling securityholders has
had a material relationship with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates
within the past three years.
The following table sets forth certain information received by us on or
prior to July 30, 2001. However, any or all of the LYONs or common stock listed
below may be offered for sale under this prospectus by the selling
securityholders from time to time. Accordingly, we cannot estimate the amounts
of LYONs or common stock that will be held by the selling securityholders upon
consummation of any sales.
Aggregate Number of
Principal Amount Shares of
of LYONs at Percentage of Common Stock Percentage of
Maturity that LYONs that May be Common Stock
Name May be Sold Outstanding Sold(1) Outstanding(2)
------------------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Bank Austria Cayman Is-
land, Ltd. ............ $ 3,000,000 * 40,585 *
Black Diamond Offshore
Ltd. .................. $ 852,000 * 11,526 *
Double Black Diamond
Offshore LDC........... $ 3,938,000 * 53,275 *
GLG Market Neutral
Fund................... $ 500,000 * 6,764 *
Nomura Securities Inter-
national Inc. ......... $ 35,000,000 7.45% 473,497 *
R/2/ Investments, LDC... $ 44,000,000 9.36% 595,254 *
RGC Latitude Master
Fund................... $ 2,000,000 * 27,057 *
All other holders
(3)(4)................. $380,710,000 81.10% 5,150,435 2.06%
Total................... $470,000,000 100.00% 6,358,395 2.53%
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* Less than 1%.
1. Assumes conversion of all of the holder's LYONs at a conversion rate of
13.5285 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount at maturity of
the LYONs, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. However, this
conversion rate will be subject to adjustment as described under
"Description of LYONs--Conversion Rights." As a result, the amount of common
stock issuable upon conversion of the LYONs may increase or decrease in the
future.
2. Calculated based on Rule 13d-3(d)(i) of the Exchange Act using 245,167,385
shares of common stock outstanding as of July 27, 2001. In calculating this
amount for each holder, we treated as outstanding the number of shares of
common stock issuable upon conversion of all of that holder's LYONs but did
not assume conversion of any other holder's LYONs.
3. Information about other selling securityholders will be set forth in
prospectus supplements or in other documents that we file from time to time
with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus (see
"Where You Can Find More Information" above), if required.
4. Assumes that any other holders of LYONs, or any future transferees,
pledgees, donees or successors of or from any such other holders of LYONs,
do not beneficially own any common stock other than the common stock
issuable upon conversion of the LYONs at the initial conversion rate.
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The preceding table has been prepared based upon information furnished to us
by the selling securityholders named in the table. From time to time,
additional information concerning ownership of the LYONs and common stock may
rest with certain holders of these securities not named in the preceding table,
with whom we believe we have no affiliation. Information about the selling
securityholders may change from over time. Any changed information will be set
forth in prospectus supplements or in other documents that we file from time to
time with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus (see
"Where You Can Find More Information" above).
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We are registering the LYONs and shares of common stock covered by this
prospectus to permit holders to conduct public secondary trading of these
securities from time to time after the date of this prospectus. We have agreed,
among other things, to bear all expenses, other than underwriting discounts and
selling commissions, in connection with the registration and sale of the LYONs
and the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering of LYONs or the
shares of common stock by the selling securityholders. We have been advised by
the selling securityholders that the selling securityholders may sell all or a
portion of the LYONs and shares of common stock beneficially owned by them and
offered hereby from time to time:
. directly; or
. through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, who may receive
compensation in the form of discounts, commissions or concessions from
the selling securityholders or from the purchasers of the LYONs and
common stock for whom they may act as agent.
The LYONs and the common stock may be sold from time to time in one or more
transactions at:
. fixed prices, which may be changed;
. prevailing market prices at the time of sale;
. varying prices determined at the time of sale; or
. negotiated prices.
These prices will be determined by the holders of the securities or by
agreement between these holders and underwriters or dealers who may receive
fees or commissions in connection with the sale. The aggregate proceeds to the
selling securityholders from the sale of the LYONs or shares of common stock
offered by them hereby will be the purchase price of the LYONs or shares of
common stock less discounts and commissions, if any.
The sales described in the preceding paragraph may be effected in
transactions:
. on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the
LYONs and common stock may be listed or quoted at the time of sale,
including the New York Stock Exchange in the case of the common stock;
. in the over-the-counter market;
. in transactions other than on such exchanges or services or in the over-
the-counter market; or
. through the writing of options.
These transactions may include block transactions or crosses. Crosses are
transactions in which the same broker acts as an agent on both sides of the
trade.
In connection with sales of the LYONs and the shares of common stock or
otherwise, the selling securityholders may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers. These broker-dealers may in turn engage in short sales of the
LYONs and the shares of common stock in the course of hedging their positions.
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The selling securityholders may also sell the LYONs and shares of common stock
short and deliver LYONs and the shares of common stock to close out short
positions, or loan or pledge LYONs and the shares of common stock to broker-
dealers that in turn may sell the LYONs and the shares of common stock.
To our knowledge, there are currently no plans, arrangements or
understandings between any selling securityholders and any underwriter, broker-
dealer or agent regarding the sale of the LYONs and the shares of common stock
by the selling securityholders. Selling securityholders may ultimately not sell
all, and conceivably may not sell any, of the LYONs and the shares of common
stock offered by them pursuant to this prospectus. In addition, we cannot
assure you that a selling securityholder will not transfer, devise or gift the
LYONs and the shares of common stock by other means not described in this
prospectus. In addition, any securities covered by this prospectus which
qualify for sale under Rule 144 or Rule 144A of the Securities Act may be sold
under Rule 144 or Rule 144A rather than under this prospectus.
The outstanding shares of common stock are listed for trading on the New
York Stock Exchange.
The selling securityholders and any broker and any broker-dealers, agents or
underwriters that participate with the selling securityholders in the
distribution of the LYONs or the shares of common stock may be deemed to be
"underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act. In this case, any
commissions received by these broker-dealers, agents or underwriters and any
profit on the resale of the LYONs or the shares of common stock purchased by
them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the
Securities Act. In addition, any profits realized by the selling
securityholders may be deemed to be underwriting commissions.
The LYONs were issued and sold in transactions exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act to persons reasonably believed by Merrill
Lynch to be "qualified institutional buyers," as defined in Rule 144A under the
Securities Act. We have agreed to indemnify Merrill Lynch and each selling
securityholder, and each selling securityholder has agreed to indemnify us,
Merrill Lynch and each other selling securityholder against specified
liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
The selling securityholders and any other person participating in such
distribution will be subject to the Exchange Act. The Exchange Act rules
include, without limitation, Regulation M, which may limit the timing of
purchases and sales of any of the LYONs and the underlying shares of common
stock by the selling securityholders and any such other person. In addition,
Regulation M of the Exchange Act may restrict the ability of any person engaged
in the distribution of the LYONs and the underlying shares of common stock to
engage in market-making activities with respect to the particular LYONs and the
underlying shares of common stock being distributed for a period of up to five
business days prior to the commencement of the distribution. This may affect
the marketability of the LYONs and the underlying shares of common stock and
the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with
respect to the LYONs and the underlying shares of common stock.
We will use our reasonable efforts to keep the registration statement of
which this prospectus is a part effective until the earlier of (1) the second
anniversary of the date of effectiveness of the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part and (2) the sale, under the registration statement of
which this prospectus is a part, of all the securities registered under the
registration statement. Our obligation to keep the registration statement to
which this prospectus relates effective is subject to specified, permitted
exceptions. In these cases, we may prohibit offers and sales of LYONs and
shares of common stock under the registration statement to which this
prospectus relates.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters regarding the LYONs are being passed upon for Marriott
by its Law Department. Certain federal income tax matters are being passed on
for Marriott by Sidley Austin Brown &Wood, New York, New York, special tax
counsel to Marriott.
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INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The audited financial statements incorporated by reference in this
prospectus have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as
experts in giving such reports.
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$470,000,000
[LOGO OF MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
Marriott International, Inc.
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Liquid Yield Option(TM) Notes due 2021
(Zero Coupon -- Senior)
and
Class A Common Stock
(TM)Trademark of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following is a statement of the expenses payable by us in connection
with the registration of the offering of the securities. All expenses other
than the SEC registration fee are estimates. All expenses will be borne by us,
except the selling securityholders will pay any applicable broker's commissions
and expenses.
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee................ $101,491
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Printing expenses.................................................. 20,000
Legal fees and expenses............................................ 15,000
Accounting fees and expenses....................................... 10,000
Miscellaneous expenses............................................. 5,000
Trustee fees and expenses.......................................... 10,000
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Total.......................................................... $161,491
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Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Article Eleventh and Article Sixteenth of the Company's Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate") and Section 7.7 of the
Company's Restated Bylaws limit the personal liability of directors to the
Company or its shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty.
These provisions of the Company Certificate and Bylaws are collectively
referred to herein as the "Director Liability and Indemnification Provisions."
The Director Liability and Indemnification Provisions define and clarify the
rights of individuals, including Company directors and officers, to
indemnification by the Company in the event of personal liability or expenses
incurred by them as a result of litigation against them. These provisions are
consistent with Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law,
which is designed, among other things, to encourage qualified individuals to
serve as directors of Delaware corporations by permitting Delaware corporations
to include in their certificates of incorporation a provision limiting or
eliminating directors' liability for monetary damages and with other existing
Delaware General Corporation Law provisions permitting indemnification of
certain individuals, including directors and officers. The limitations of
liability in the Director Liability and Indemnification Provisions may not
affect claims arising under the federal securities laws.
In performing their duties, directors of a Delaware corporation are
obligated as fiduciaries to exercise their business judgment and act in what
they reasonably determine in good faith, after appropriate consideration, to be
the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders. Decisions made on
that basis are protected by the so-called "business judgment rule." The
business judgment rule is designed to protect directors from personal liability
to the corporation or its shareholders when business decisions are subsequently
challenged. However, the expense of defending lawsuits, the frequency with
which unwarranted litigation is brought against directors and the inevitable
uncertainties with respect to the outcome of applying the business judgment
rule to particular facts and circumstances mean that, as a practical matter,
directors and officers of a corporation rely on indemnity from, and insurance
procured by, the corporation they serve, as a financial backstop in the event
of such expenses or unforeseen liability. The Delaware legislature has
recognized that adequate insurance and indemnity provisions are often a
condition of an individual's willingness to serve as director of a Delaware
corporation. The Delaware General Corporation law has for some time
specifically permitted corporations to provide indemnity and procure insurance
for its directors and officers.
This description of the Director Liability and Indemnification Provisions is
intended as a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
Company Certificate and the Company Bylaws, each of which has been filed with
the SEC.
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Item 16. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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3.1 Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3 to our Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 18, 1999)
4.1 Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated as of August 9, 1999
between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Rights Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to our Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended September 10, 1999)
4.2 Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2001, between the Company and The Bank
of New York
4.3 Form of Liquid Yield Option Note(TM) due 2021 (Zero Coupon--Senior)
(included in Exhibit 4.2)
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2001, between the
Company and Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated
5.1 Opinion of the Company's Law Department as to the legality of the
securities to be registered
8.1 Opinion of Sidley Austin Brown &Wood as to tax matters
12.1 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 12 to our Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
June 15, 2001, and to Exhibit 12 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 2000)
23.1 Consent of the Company's Law Department (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Sidley Austin Brown &Wood (included in Exhibit 8.1)
23.3 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of this Registration
Statement)
25.1 Form of T-1 Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee under the
Indenture
Item 17. Undertakings
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts of events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most
recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or
in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume
of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities
offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any
deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum
offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities
Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price present
no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price
set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the
effective registration statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the registration
statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement.
Provided, however, the paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if the
information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by
those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or
furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by
reference in the registration statement.
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(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to
be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at the time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any
of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering;
(4) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each filing of the Registrant's annual report pursuant to Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is
incorporated by reference in this registration statement shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;
(5) To file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility
of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939 in accordance with the rules and regulations
prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939;
(6) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed
as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and
contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to
Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act of 1933 shall
be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it
was declared effective;
(7) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a
form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof; and
(8) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions referred to in
Item 15 of this registration statement, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event
that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than
the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the
opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question
whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as
expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the County of Montgomery, State of Maryland, on July 31, 2001.
Marriott International, Inc.
/s/ J. W. Marriott, Jr.
By: _________________________________
J.W. Marriott, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Joseph
Ryan as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power
of substitution and resubstitution, for such person and in his or her name,
place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all further
amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement
(and any additional Registration Statement related hereto permitted by Rule
462(b) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (and all further
amendments, including post-effective amendments, thereto)), and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-
fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his
substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
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/s/ J.W. Marriott, Jr. Chairman of the Board, July 31, 2001
______________________________________ Chief Executive Officer
J.W. Marriott, Jr. and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ Arne M. Sorenson Executive Vice President July 31, 2001
______________________________________ and Chief Financial
Arne M. Sorenson Officer (Principal
Financial Officer)
/s/ Linda A. Bartlett Vice President and July 31, 2001
______________________________________ Controller (Principal
Linda A. Bartlett Accounting Officer)
/s/ Gilbert M. Grosvenor Director July 31, 2001
______________________________________
Gilbert M. Grosvenor
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Signature Title Date
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/s/ Richard E. Marriott Director July 31, 2001
______________________________________
Richard E. Marriott
/s/ Floretta Dukes McKenzie Director July 31, 2001
______________________________________
Floretta Dukes McKenzie
/s/ Harry J. Pearce Director July 31, 2001
______________________________________
Harry J. Pearce
/s/ William J. Shaw President, Chief Operating July 31, 2001
______________________________________ Officer and Director
William J. Shaw
/s/ Lawrence M. Small Director July 31, 2001
______________________________________
Lawrence M. Small
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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3.1 Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3 to our Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 18, 1999)
4.1 Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated as of August 9, 1999
between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Rights Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to our Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended September 10, 1999)
4.2 Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2001, between the Company and The Bank
of New York
4.3 Form of Liquid Yield Option Note(TM) due 2021 (Zero Coupon--Senior)
(included in Exhibit 4.2)
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2001, between the
Company and Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated
5.1 Opinion of the Company's Law Department as to the legality of the
securities to be registered
8.1 Opinion of Sidley Austin Brown &Wood as to tax matters
12.1 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 12 to our Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
June 15, 2001, and to Exhibit 12 to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 2001)
23.1 Consent of the Company's Law Department (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Sidley Austin Brown &Wood (included in Exhibit 8.1)
23.3 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of this Registration
Statement)
25.1 Form of T-1 Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee under the
Indenture
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