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UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 10-Q |
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(Mark One) |
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the transition period from __________________________to_______________________________________________ |
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Commission File Number: 001-09292 |
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Bluegreen Corporation |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Massachusetts |
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03-0300793 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, |
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33431 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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(561) 912-8000 |
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(Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Accelerated filer x |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of August 1, 2009, there were 32,477,220 shares of the registrants common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.
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BLUEGREEN
CORPORATION
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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TRADEMARKS
The terms Bluegreen®, Bluegreen Communities®, Bluegreen Getaway Station®, Bluegreen Resorts®, Bluegreen Vacation Club®, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar®, Colorful Places to Play®, Colorful Places To Live And Play®, Go Where the Wind Takes You®, Leisure Path®, See More. Pay Less. Bluegreen Traveler Plus®, Youre Going To Like What You See!®, Encore Rewards®, Outdoor Traveler Logo®, and the Bluegreen Logo® are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Bluegreen Corporation.
The terms The Hammocks at Marathon, Orlandos Sunshine Resort, Solara Surfside, Mountain Run at Boyne, The Falls Village, Bluegreen Wilderness Club, Grande Villas at World Golf Village, The Lodge Alley Inn, Carolina Grande, Harbour Lights, BG Patrick Henry Square, SeaGlass Tower, Shore Crest Vacation Villas, Laurel Crest, MountainLoft, MountainLoft Resort II, Daytona SeaBreeze, Shenandoah Crossing, Christmas Mountain Village, Club La Pension, Bluegreen Odyssey Dells, Traditions of Braselton, Sanctuary Cove at St. Andrews Sound, Catawba Falls Preserve, Chapel Ridge, Mountain Lakes Ranch, Silver Lakes Ranch, Mystic Shores, Lake Ridge, Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, Ridge Lake Shores, Quail Springs Ranch, SugarTree at the Brazos, Mountain Springs Ranch, Havenwood at Hunters CrossingTM, Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard, King Oaks, The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Crystal Cove, Fairway Crossings, Woodlake, Saddle Creek Forest, The Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Carolina National, Brickshire, Golf Club at Brickshire, Preserve at Jordan Lake, Encore Dividends, Bluegreen Preferred, BG Pirates Lodge, Bluegreen Traveler Plus, BG Club 36, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Long Creek Ranch, and Bluegreen Wilderness Traveler at Shenandoah are trademarks or service marks of Bluegreen Corporation in the United States.
The terms Big Cedar® and Bass Pro Shops® are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Bass Pro Trademarks, LP.
The term World Golf Village® is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by World Golf Foundation, Inc. All other marks are registered marks of their respective owners.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Financial Statements. |
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BLUEGREEN CORPORATION |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash of $21,214 and $28,833 at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, respectively) |
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$ |
81,775 |
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$ |
95,135 |
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Contracts receivable, net |
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7,452 |
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7,174 |
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Notes receivable (net of allowance of $52,029 and $48,663 at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, respectively) |
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340,644 |
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327,754 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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9,801 |
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10,692 |
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Other assets |
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27,488 |
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30,130 |
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Inventory |
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503,269 |
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518,909 |
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Retained interests in notes receivable sold |
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113,577 |
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98,272 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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109,501 |
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108,199 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,193,507 |
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$ |
1,196,265 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
24,900 |
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$ |
10,548 |
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Accrued liabilities and other |
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52,283 |
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51,996 |
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Deferred income |
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29,854 |
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20,266 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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91,802 |
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90,073 |
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Receivable-backed notes payable |
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249,117 |
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255,534 |
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Lines-of-credit and notes payable |
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222,739 |
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224,903 |
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Junior subordinated debentures |
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110,827 |
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110,827 |
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Total liabilities |
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781,522 |
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764,147 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; none issued |
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Common stock, $.01 par value, 90,000 shares authorized; 33,996 shares issued at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 |
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339 |
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340 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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182,654 |
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185,042 |
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Treasury stock, 2,756 common shares at both December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, at cost |
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(12,885 |
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(12,885 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes |
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3,173 |
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1,051 |
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Retained earnings |
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209,186 |
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226,316 |
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Total Bluegreen Corporation shareholders equity |
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382,467 |
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399,864 |
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Non-controlling interest |
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29,518 |
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32,254 |
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Total Equity |
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411,985 |
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432,118 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
1,193,507 |
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$ |
1,196,265 |
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Note: |
The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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BLUEGREEN
CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Revenues: |
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Gross sales of real estate |
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$ |
138,881 |
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$ |
65,205 |
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Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
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(18,795 |
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(8,650 |
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Sales of real estate |
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120,086 |
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56,555 |
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Other resort and communities operations revenue |
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17,806 |
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15,947 |
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Interest income |
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13,503 |
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17,695 |
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Other income, net |
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208 |
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1,834 |
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151,603 |
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92,031 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of real estate sales |
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30,972 |
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22,139 |
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Cost of other resort and communities operations |
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11,074 |
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9,920 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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100,639 |
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46,162 |
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Interest expense |
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2,041 |
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8,100 |
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144,726 |
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86,321 |
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Income before non-controlling interests and provision for income taxes |
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6,877 |
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5,710 |
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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2,112 |
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(2,654 |
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Net income |
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4,765 |
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8,364 |
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Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
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1,320 |
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1,550 |
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Net income attributable to Bluegreen Corporation |
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$ |
3,445 |
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$ |
6,814 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.11 |
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0.22 |
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Diluted |
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0.11 |
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0.22 |
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares: |
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Basic |
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31,227 |
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31,076 |
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Diluted |
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31,454 |
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31,081 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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2009 |
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Revenues: |
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Gross sales of real estate |
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$ |
258,259 |
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$ |
118,958 |
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Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
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(35,162 |
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(16,548 |
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Gains on sales of VOI notes receivable |
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8,245 |
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Sales of real estate |
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231,342 |
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102,410 |
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Other resort and communities operations revenue |
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35,676 |
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30,623 |
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Interest income |
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23,464 |
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36,188 |
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Other income, net |
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473 |
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1,299 |
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290,955 |
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170,520 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of real estate sales |
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61,930 |
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34,244 |
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Cost of other resort and communities operations |
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23,761 |
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20,543 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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188,308 |
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87,553 |
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Interest expense |
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6,990 |
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15,435 |
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280,989 |
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157,775 |
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Income before non-controlling interests and provision for income taxes |
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9,966 |
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12,745 |
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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2,967 |
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Net income |
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6,999 |
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13,103 |
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Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
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2,158 |
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2,736 |
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Net income attributable to Bluegreen Corporation |
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$ |
4,841 |
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$ |
10,367 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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Diluted |
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0.15 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares: |
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Basic |
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31,220 |
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31,071 |
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Diluted |
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31,459 |
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31,077 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(Unaudited)
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Operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
6,999 |
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$ |
13,103 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Non-cash stock compensation expense |
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1,768 |
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2,389 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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7,677 |
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6,923 |
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Gain on sale of VOI notes receivable |
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(8,245 |
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment |
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4 |
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64 |
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Estimated uncollectible notes receivable |
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35,279 |
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16,640 |
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Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes |
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2,967 |
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(358 |
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Interest accretion on retained interests in notes receivable sold |
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(8,282 |
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(10,878 |
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Proceeds from sales of notes receivable |
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55,705 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Contracts receivable |
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545 |
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278 |
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Notes receivable |
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(159,020 |
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(7,131 |
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Inventory |
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(45,484 |
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(1,181 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(7,813 |
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(3,944 |
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Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other |
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8,827 |
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(23,455 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(109,073 |
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(7,550 |
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Investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(12,681 |
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(4,758 |
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Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment |
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Cash used in business acquisitions |
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(6,105 |
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Cash received from retained interests in notes receivable sold |
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21,681 |
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18,375 |
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Net cash provided by investing activities |
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2,895 |
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13,627 |
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Financing activities: |
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Proceeds from borrowings collateralized by notes receivable |
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126,827 |
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50,597 |
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Payments on borrowings collateralized by notes receivable |
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(62,659 |
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(44,869 |
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Proceeds from borrowings under lines-of-credit facilities and other notes payable |
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74,409 |
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10,738 |
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Payments under lines-of-credit facilities and other notes payable |
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(37,753 |
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(8,657 |
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Payments on 10.50% senior secured notes |
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(55,000 |
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Payment of debt issuance costs |
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(1,396 |
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(526 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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50 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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44,478 |
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7,283 |
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(61,700 |
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13,360 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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144,973 |
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81,775 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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83,273 |
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95,135 |
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Restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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(23,716 |
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(28,833 |
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Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
59,557 |
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$ |
66,302 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
8
BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash operating, investing and financing activities: |
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Inventory acquired through financing |
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$ |
8,432 |
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$ |
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Property and equipment acquired through financing |
|
$ |
3,643 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained interests in notes receivable sold |
|
$ |
9,624 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized gains in retained interests in notes receivable sold |
|
$ |
(4,676 |
) |
$ |
(3,492 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
The financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments consisting of normal recurring items that, in our opinion, are necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. For further information, refer to our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 which are included in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Annual Report), as well as to our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in our Current Report Form 8-K filed on July 16, 2009 which have been recast from the financial statements included in the Annual Report to reflect our previously reported implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial StatementsAn Amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS No. 160), which we adopted on January 1, 2009.
Organization
We provide Colorful Places to Live and Play® through our resorts and residential communities businesses. Our resorts business (Bluegreen Resorts) acquires, develops, markets, sells and manages real estate-based vacation ownership interests (VOIs) in resorts generally located in popular, high-volume, drive-to vacation destinations. VOIs in our resorts typically entitle the buyer to use resort accommodations through an annual or biennial allotment of points which represent their ownership and beneficial use rights in perpetuity in our Bluegreen Vacation Club (supported by an underlying deeded VOI held in trust for the buyer). Members in our Bluegreen Vacation Club may stay in any of our 50 participating resorts or take advantage of an exchange program offered by a third-party world-wide vacation ownership exchange network of over 3,700 resorts and other vacation experiences such as cruises and hotel stays.
Our residential communities business (Bluegreen Communities) acquires, develops and subdivides property and markets residential homesites, the majority of which are sold directly to retail customers who seek to build a home generally in the future, in some cases on properties featuring a golf course and other related amenities.
Principles of Consolidation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which we hold a controlling financial interest. The only non-wholly owned subsidiary that we consolidate is Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC (the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Venture), as we hold a 51% equity interest in the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Venture, have an active role as the day-to-day manager of the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Ventures activities, and have majority voting control of the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Ventures management committee. We do not consolidate our statutory business trusts formed to issue trust preferred securities as these entities are each variable interest entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46R (FIN No. 46R). The statutory business trusts are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. We have eliminated all significant intercompany balances and transactions.
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Use of Estimates
United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Earnings Per Common Share
We compute basic earnings per common share by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed in the same manner as basic earnings per share, but also gives effect to all dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock using the treasury stock method.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, a total of 15,000 common shares were issued as a result of stock option exercises and there were no common shares were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as a result of stock option exercises. There were approximately 1.8 million and 1.6 million stock options not included in diluted earnings per common share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively; and approximately 2.7 million stock options not included in diluted earnings per common share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, because the effect would be anti-dilutive.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
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|
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|
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2008 |
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2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
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|
|
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|
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|
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Basic and diluted earnings per share numerator: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to Bluegreen Corporation |
|
$ |
3,445 |
|
$ |
6,814 |
|
$ |
4,841 |
|
$ |
10,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares |
|
|
31,227 |
|
|
31,076 |
|
|
31,220 |
|
|
31,071 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options and unvested restricted stock |
|
|
227 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
239 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares |
|
|
31,454 |
|
|
31,081 |
|
|
31,459 |
|
|
31,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through August 10, 2009, the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Subsequent events are disclosed throughout the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FAS 107-1), which became effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. FAS 107-1 amends SFAS 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. It also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized information in interim reporting periods. The additional disclosure required by this pronouncement is provided for in Note 6 below.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 115-2, FAS 124-2, and Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) 99-20-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FAS 115-2), which became effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. FAS 115-2 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for certain securities, including retained interest in securities
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classified as available-for-sale investments, and also expands the required disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on such securities in the financial statements and notes thereto. It does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. The effects of this new standard are disclosed in Note 2 below.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability has Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions that are Not Orderly (FAS 157-4), which became effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. It also provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. It emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation technique used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (SFAS No. 165), which became effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. SFAS No. 165 provides general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The statement sets forth the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. This statement also identifies the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. The adoption of this pronouncement did not affect our results of operations or financial condition, but did require additional disclosure in our interim financial statements (see Subsequent Events above).
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (SFAS No. 166), which will become effective for us beginning January 1, 2010. SFAS No. 166 requires more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions and transactions where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to the transferred financial assets. It also eliminates the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. We do not currently expect that the adoption of this pronouncement will have a material impact on our financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS No. 167), which will become effective for us on January 1, 2010. SFAS No. 167 addresses the effects of eliminating the qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept from FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities (SFAS 140), and responds to concerns about the application of certain key provisions of FIN 46(R), including concerns over the transparency of an enterprises involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs). We are currently evaluating the effects that this pronouncement may have on our financial statements, and currently anticipate that we will be required to consolidate our off-balance sheet QSPE described in Note 2. The consolidation of our QSPEs will materially impact our financial statements.
2. Retained Interests in Notes Receivable Sold
As discussed in Note 6 Sales of Notes Receivable in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have historically sold notes receivable and accounted for these transactions as off-balance sheet sales. In connection with such transactions, we retained subordinated tranches and rights to any excess interest spread which are identified as retained interests in the notes receivable sold. Our retained interests in notes receivable sold, which we classify as available-for-sale investments, and their associated unrealized gains (losses) are set forth below (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2008: |
|
|
Amortized |
|
Unrealized |
|
Fair Value |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
2002 Term Securitization |
|
$ |
7,505 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
7,505 |
|
|
2004 Term Securitization |
|
|
8,508 |
|
|
1,037 |
|
|
9,545 |
|
|
2004 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
3,380 |
|
|
78 |
|
|
3,458 |
|
|
2005 Term Securitization |
|
|
16,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
16,267 |
|
|
2006 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
16,177 |
|
|
(1,687 |
) |
|
14,490 |
|
|
2006 Term Securitization |
|
|
13,730 |
|
|
670 |
|
|
14,400 |
|
|
2007 Term Securitization |
|
|
31,145 |
|
|
5,029 |
|
|
36,174 |
|
|
2008 Term Securitization |
|
|
11,437 |
|
|
301 |
|
|
11,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
108,149 |
|
$ |
5,428 |
|
$ |
113,577 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2009: |
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|
Amortized |
|
Unrealized |
|
Fair Value |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
2004 Term Securitization |
|
|
8,374 |
|
|
626 |
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
2004 GE Purchase Facility(2) |
|
|
4,410 |
|
|
(447 |
) |
|
3,963 |
|
|
2005 Term Securitization |
|
|
14,339 |
|
|
719 |
|
|
15,058 |
|
|
2006 GE Purchase Facility(1) |
|
|
16,815 |
|
|
(1,579 |
) |
|
15,236 |
|
|
2006 Term Securitization(2) |
|
|
12,187 |
|
|
(434 |
) |
|
11,753 |
|
|
2007 Term Securitization |
|
|
27,316 |
|
|
1,869 |
|
|
29,185 |
|
|
2008 Term Securitization |
|
|
12,895 |
|
|
1,182 |
|
|
14,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
96,336 |
|
$ |
1,936 |
|
$ |
98,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
This security has been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. |
|
|
|
|
(2) |
This security has been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. |
The following assumptions (which are classified as Level 3 inputs under SFAS No. 157) were used to measure the fair value of the above retained interests:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
December, 31, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayment rates |
|
23% - 4% |
|
22% - 4% |
|
Loss severity rates |
|
3% - 38% |
|
18% - 38% |
|
Default rates |
|
12% - 0% |
|
7.2% - 0% |
|
Discount rates |
|
19.5% |
|
21.2% |
|
These assumptions take into account our intended actions, which can change from time to time, relating to our right to either acquire or substitute for defaulted loans pursuant to the terms of each transaction.
The net unrealized gain on our retained interests in notes receivable sold, which is presented as a separate component of our shareholders equity, net of income taxes, was approximately $3.2 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, respectively.
In May 2009, we, in our capacity as servicer of the 2002 Term Securitization, exercised our servicer option, which caused for the full redemption of all classes of notes issued by the note issuer of the 2002 Term Securitization. As a result of this exercise and the ultimate redemption, we exchanged cash of approximately $4.2 million and the retained interest in the 2002 Term Securitization were exchanged for notes receivable and VOI inventory with an estimated fair value totaling approximately $17.9 million.
On April 1, 2009, we adopted the provisions of FAS 115-2, which amended existing requirements for measuring and disclosing other-than-temporary impairment of debt securities and retained interests in securities classified as available-for-sale investments. Among other changes, FAS 115-2 provides that if a holder has the positive intent and ability to hold a security to maturity, the other-than-permanent impairment recognized in earnings should be equal to the amount representing credit loss, with any remaining loss being unrealized and included as a component of equity. Since we have the positive intent and ability to hold all of our retained interests in notes receivable sold through maturity, upon the adoption of FAS 115-2, we recorded additional unrealized losses of $6.8 million in
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accumulated other comprehensive income related to other-than-temporary impairments previously recognized in earnings through a cumulative-effect adjustment to our retained earnings.
The following table shows the hypothetical fair value of our retained interests in notes receivable sold based on a 10% and a 20% adverse change in each of the assumptions used to measure the fair value of those retained interests (dollars in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hypothetical Fair Value at June 30, 2009 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
|
Prepayment Rate |
|
Loss Severity Rate |
|
Default Rate |
|
Discount Rate |
|
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
Adverse Change Percentage |
|
10% |
|
20% |
|
10% |
|
20% |
|
10% |
|
20% |
|
10% |
|
20% |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 Term Securitization |
|
$ |
8,943 |
|
$ |
8,887 |
|
$ |
8,953 |
|
$ |
8,907 |
|
$ |
8,967 |
|
$ |
8,934 |
|
$ |
8,697 |
|
$ |
8,411 |
|
2004 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
3,935 |
|
|
3,908 |
|
|
3,949 |
|
|
3,936 |
|
|
3,951 |
|
|
3,940 |
|
|
3,821 |
|
|
3,690 |
|
2005 Term Securitization |
|
|
15,007 |
|
|
14,957 |
|
|
14,778 |
|
|
14,498 |
|
|
14,498 |
|
|
13,947 |
|
|
14,408 |
|
|
13,806 |
|
2006 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
15,161 |
|
|
15,088 |
|
|
14,949 |
|
|
14,663 |
|
|
14,914 |
|
|
14,595 |
|
|
14,600 |
|
|
14,011 |
|
2006 Term Securitization |
|
|
11,701 |
|
|
11,650 |
|
|
11,513 |
|
|
11,273 |
|
|
11,256 |
|
|
10,769 |
|
|
11,234 |
|
|
10,756 |
|
2007 Term Securitization |
|
|
29,129 |
|
|
29,072 |
|
|
28,837 |
|
|
28,488 |
|
|
28,531 |
|
|
27,888 |
|
|
28,203 |
|
|
27,301 |
|
2008 Term Securitization |
|
|
14,044 |
|
|
14,011 |
|
|
13,921 |
|
|
13,764 |
|
|
13,918 |
|
|
13,761 |
|
|
13,701 |
|
|
13,350 |
|
The table below summarizes certain cash flows received from and (paid to) our qualifying special purpose finance subsidiaries (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|||||||
Proceeds from new sales of receivables |
|
$ |
55,705 |
|
$ |
|
|
Collections on previously sold receivables |
|
|
(95,628 |
) |
|
(70,569 |
) |
Servicing fees received |
|
|
4,966 |
|
|
3,998 |
|
Purchases of defaulted receivables |
|
|
(3,547 |
) |
|
(920 |
) |
Resales of foreclosed assets |
|
|
(25,390 |
) |
|
(8,739 |
) |
Remarketing fees received |
|
|
14,708 |
|
|
4,961 |
|
Cash received on retained interests in notes receivable sold |
|
|
21,681 |
|
|
18,375 |
|
Cash paid to fund required reserve accounts |
|
|
(5,247 |
) |
|
(1,148 |
) |
Purchases of upgraded accounts |
|
|
(20,503 |
) |
|
(437 |
) |
In addition to the cash paid for the purchase of defaulted receivables included in the above table, we also acquire delinquent or defaulted receivables from our qualifying special purpose finance subsidiaries in exchange for unencumbered receivables (a process known as substitution). During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, we acquired notes receivable totaling $12.3 million and $35.8 million, respectively, through substitutions. Although we are not obligated to repurchase or substitute for delinquent or defaulted notes receivable from our qualifying special purpose finance subsidiaries, we may do so from time to time. The VOIs securing the delinquent and defaulted receivables received by us in this manner are typically recovered and put back in VOI inventory and resold in the normal course of business. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with these special purpose entities is the value of our retained interest.
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Quantitative information about the portfolios of VOI notes receivable previously sold without recourse in which we hold the above retained interests is as follows (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
Total |
|
Principal |
|
Balance |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
2004 Term Securitization |
|
$ |
32,181 |
|
$ |
1,054 |
|
$ |
30,090 |
|
2004 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
15,141 |
|
|
442 |
|
|
13,163 |
|
2005 Term Securitization |
|
|
88,220 |
|
|
2,526 |
|
|
80,940 |
|
2006 GE Purchase Facility |
|
|
75,621 |
|
|
2,475 |
|
|
67,412 |
|
2006 Term Securitization |
|
|
75,790 |
|
|
2,506 |
|
|
70,218 |
|
2007 Term Securitization |
|
|
144,963 |
|
|
4,631 |
|
|
130,935 |
|
2008 Term Securitization |
|
|
54,937 |
|
|
2,091 |
|
|
49,084 |
|
The contractual maturities of our retained interests in notes receivable sold as of June 30, 2009, based on the final maturity dates of the underlying notes receivable are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized |
|
Fair Value |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|||||||
Within one year |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
After one year but within five |
|
|
8,374 |
|
|
9,000 |
|
After five years but within ten |
|
|
87,962 |
|
|
89,272 |
|
After ten years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
96,336 |
|
$ |
98,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. Lines-of-Credit, Notes Payable and Receivable-Backed Notes Payable
Lines-of-Credit and Notes Payable
Please refer to our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section included in Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of this report for additional information related to our debt. The table below sets forth the balances of our lines-of-credit and notes payable (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
Balance |
|
Interest |
|
Balance |
|
Interest |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
The GMAC AD&C Facility |
|
$ |
99,776 |
|
|
4.94% |
|
$ |
97,417 |
|
|
4.81% |
|
The GMAC Communities Facility |
|
|
59,372 |
|
|
4.25% |
|
|
57,607 |
|
|
10.00%(1) |
|
Wachovia Notes Payable |
|
|
30,347 |
|
|
2.44 2.79% |
|
|
26,752 |
|
|
2.31 2.66% |
|
Wachovia Line-of-Credit |
|
|
9,949 |
|
|
2.19% |
|
|
17,949 |
|
|
2.06% |
|
Textron AD&C Facility |
|
|
15,456 |
|
|
4.50 4.75% |
|
|
17,892 |
|
|
4.50 4.75% |
|
Fifth Third Bank Note Payable |
|
|
3,400 |
|
|
3.44% |
|
|
3,400 |
|
|
3.31% |
|
Other |
|
|
4,439 |
|
|
5.86 11.03% |
|
|
3,886 |
|
|
4.31 12.50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
222,739 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
224,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
On July 1, 2009 the interest rate on this facility was amended to the prime rate plus 2%, subject to the following floors, as described below. This table reflects the rate, as amended. |
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Significant changes during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as well as significant changes through the date our financials were available for issuance, include:
The GMAC AD&C Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repaid $2.4 million of the outstanding balance.
On July 1, 2009, we amended this facility extending the maturity to June 30, 2012. The maturity date for the project loan collateralized by our Bluegreen Club 36TM resort in Las Vegas, Nevada (the Club 36 Loan) has been extended to June 30, 2012 from its previous maturity of November 18, 2011. Maturity dates for two project loans related to our Fountains resort in Orlando, Florida (the Fountains Loan) did not change from September 2010 and March 2011. Principal payments continue to be effected through agreed-upon release prices as timeshare interests in the resorts collateralizing the GMAC AD&C Facility are sold, subject to amended minimum required amortization on the Club 36 Loan and the Fountains Loan. There was no amendment to the interest rate and the facility continues to bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR plus 4.50% payable monthly. In addition, we pledged two of our existing undeveloped resort properties as additional collateral under the GMAC AD&C Facility.
The GMAC Communities Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repaid $1.8 million of the outstanding balance.
On July 1, 2009, we amended this facility extending the maturity of the facility to December 31, 2012. Prior to this amendment, $8.0 million and $49.6 million of the amounts outstanding under the GMAC Communities Facility were due in July 2009 and September 2009, respectively. In connection with the amendment, we repaid $10.0 million of the outstanding balance under the GMAC Communities Facility at closing, with additional minimum quarterly cumulative payments commencing in January 2010 to repay the loan in full by December 31, 2012. Principal payments are effected through agreed-upon release prices as real estate collateralizing the GMAC Communities Facility is sold, subject to the minimum required amortization discussed above. The interest rate on the GMAC Communities Facility was amended to the prime rate plus 2%, subject to the following floors: (1) 10% until the balance of the loan has been reduced by a total of to $25 million (inclusive of the $10 million principal pay down referred to above) from the closing date balance, (2) 8% until the balance of the loan is less than or equal to $20 million, (3) 6% thereafter. In addition to the existing residential community projects and golf courses which already collateralized the GMAC Communities Facility, we pledged three of our other golf courses as additional collateral for the facility. We also agreed to pay certain fees and expenses in connection with the amendment, a portion of which is deferred until the maturity date and may be waived under certain circumstances.
The Wachovia Notes Payable. In June 2009, we extended the maturity of a $10.5 million note payable on our Williamsburg resort from June 19, 2009 to August 4, 2009. On July 31, 2009, the note payable was extended through November 4, 2009. We are currently discussing the terms of a long-term extension of this note with the lender. There can be no assurances that such extension will be obtained on favorable terms, if at all.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repaid $3.6 million on the various notes payable.
The Wachovia Line-of-Credit. In February 2009, we borrowed an additional $8.0 million on this line-of-credit for general corporate purposes. Amounts borrowed under the line bear interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.75%, due monthly.
On July 30, 2009, we extended the maturity of this line-of-credit from July 30, 2009 to October 30, 2009. In connection with the extension of this line-of-credit, we repaid $2.2 million. As a result of the modification of this line-of-credit, we do not have any future availability under this line-of-credit. We are currently discussing the terms of a long-term extension of this line-of-credit with the lender. There can be no assurances that such extension will be obtained on favorable terms, if at all.
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Receivable-Backed Notes Payable
The table below sets forth the balances of our receivable-backed notes payable facilities (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
Debt |
|
Interest |
|
Balance of |
|
Debt |
|
Interest |
|
Balance of |
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
BB&T Purchase Facility (nonrecourse) |
|
$ |
139,057 |
|
2.19 |
% |
|
$ |
167,538 |
|
$ |
141,192 |
|
5.75 |
% |
|
$ |
175,428 |
|
Liberty Bank Facility |
|
|
43,505 |
|
5.75 |
% |
|
|
48,603 |
|
|
52,960 |
|
5.75 |
% |
|
|
60,607 |
|
GE Bluegreen/Big Cedar Receivables Facility |
|
|
33,725 |
|
2.19 |
% |
|
|
39,681 |
|
|
38,454 |
|
2.06 |
% |
|
|
40,735 |
|
Foothill Facility |
|
|
24,096 |
|
4.00 |
% |
|
|
26,117 |
|
|
16,541 |
|
4.00 |
% |
|
|
17,919 |
|
GMAC Receivables Facility |
|
|
7,698 |
|
4.44 |
% |
|
|
8,737 |
|
|
6,387 |
|
4.31 |
% |
|
|
7,471 |
|
Textron Facility |
|
|
1,036 |
|
6.00 |
% |
|
|
1,194 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
249,117 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
291,870 |
|
$ |
255,534 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
302,160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Significant changes during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as well as significant changes through the date our financials were available for issuance include:
BB&T Purchase Facility. On June 30, 2009, we amended and restated an existing timeshare notes receivable purchase facility with Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) formerly known as the 2008 BB&T Purchase Facility, extending the revolving advance period under the facility to June 29, 2010. Under the amended terms, should a takeout financing (as defined in the applicable facility agreements) occur prior to June 29, 2010, then the facility limit either remains at the current facility limit of $150.0 million or decreases to $100.0 million, under certain circumstances. The 2009 BB&T Purchase Facility provides for the sale of our timeshare receivables at an advance rate of 67.5% of the principal balance up to a cumulative purchase price of $150.0 million on a revolving basis, subject to the terms of the facility, eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions. While ownership of the receivables is transferred for legal purposes, the transfers of receivables under the facility are accounted for as financing transactions for financial accounting purposes. Accordingly, the receivables will continue to be reflected as assets and the associated obligations will be reflected as liabilities on our balance sheet. The BB&T facility is nonrecourse and was not guaranteed by us.
The existing outstanding balance as of June 30, 2009, initially remained at its then current advance rate of 82.4%; however, we will equally share with BB&T in the excess cash flows generated by the receivables sold (excess meaning after customary payments of fees, interest and principal under the facility) as the advance rate on the existing receivables reduces to 67.5%. The interest rate on the BB&T Purchase Facility is the prime rate plus 2.5%.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $22.4 million of VOI notes receivable to this facility and received cash proceeds of $18.1 million. We also had repayments of $15.9 million during 2009. Subsequent to the repayments and borrowings, our availability at June 30, 2009, under this facility was $8.8 million, although this facility is revolving up to the $150.0 million facility limit and availability increases as the outstanding balance under the facility decreases.
Liberty Bank Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $18.2 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $16.4 million. We also repaid $6.9 million.
Subsequent to the repayments and borrowings, our availability under this facility was approximately $22.0 million at June 30, 2009; however, availability under this facility increases during the revolving advance period as the outstanding balance decreases.
In July 2009, we pledged $2.3 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $2.0 million.
GE Bluegreen/Big Cedar Receivables Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $6.0 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $5.9 million. In addition,
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we received approximately $4.7 million which represents an additional borrowing up to the 97% advance rate, with no additional VOI receivables being pledged in connection with this borrowing during the first quarter of 2009. We also repaid $5.8 million on this facility. The advance period under this facility expired on April 16, 2009.
Foothill Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $6.3 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $5.7 million. We also repaid $13.7 million. Subsequent to the repayments and borrowings our availability at June 30, 2009, was $13.5 million; however, availability under this facility increases during the revolving advance period as the outstanding balance decreases.
4. Common Stock and Stock Option Plans
Bluegreen Corporation Common Stock
The Board of Directors has approved an amendment, subject to shareholder approval, that would amend Article 3 of our Restated Articles of Organization to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 90,000,000 shares to 140,000,000 shares. The amendment will have no impact on the relative rights, powers and limitations of the Common Stock, and holders of Common Stock do not have preemptive rights to acquire or subscribe for any of the additional shares of Common Stock authorized by the amendment.
Bluegreen Corporation 2008 Stock Incentive Plan
During 2008, the Board of Directors and shareholders approved our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (referred to within this section as the Plan), which provides for the issuance of restricted stock awards and for the grant of options to purchase shares of our Common Stock. The Plan currently limits the total number of shares of Common Stock available for grant under the Plan to 4,000,000 shares. The Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Plan, subject to shareholder approval, that would increase the aggregate number of shares available for grant under the Plan to 10,000,000 shares as well as increase the number of shares of restricted stock and the number of shares underlying stock options which may be granted during any calendar year to covered employees of the Company and the number of shares underlying options which may be granted to any person under the Plan during any calendar year to the full amount of shares available for grant under the Plan.
Share-Based Compensation Plans
The following table lists relevant information pertaining to our grants of stock options and restricted stock during the six months ended June 30, 2008 (amounts in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Option Awards |
|
Restricted Stock Awards |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
Quantity |
|
Grant Date |
|
Quantity |
|
Grant Date |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||||||||||
Directors |
|
|
242 |
|
$ |
663 |
|
|
142 |
|
$ |
991 |
|
Employees |
|
|
778 |
|
|
2,264 |
|
|
1,183 |
|
|
9,208 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,020 |
|
$ |
2,927 |
|
|
1,325 |
|
$ |
10,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There were no stock options or restricted stock grants during the six months ended June 30, 2009. In July 2009 certain of our non-employee directors were granted approximately 93,000 shares of restricted stock and 119,500 options to purchase common shares. The shares were granted in connection with annual director compensation.
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings for directors and employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in earnings for directors and employees during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $1.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The following table presents certain information related to our unrecognized compensation for our stock based awards as of June 30, 2009:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2009 |
|
Weighted |
|
Unrecognized |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
(in years) |
|
(000s) |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Option Awards |
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
$ |
5,673 |
|
|
Restricted Stock Awards |
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
$ |
9,174 |
|
|
A summary of our stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009 is presented below (in thousands, except price per option data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted Average |
|
Number of Options |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
(in shares, 000s) |
|
|
|
(in shares, 000s) |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
2,709 |
|
|
$ |
9.91 |
|
|
|
871 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expired |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
$ |
8.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
|
|
2,690 |
|
|
$ |
9.93 |
|
|
|
852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A summary of the status of our non-vested restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2009, and activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested Restricted Stock Awards |
|
Number |
|
Weighted-Average |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
(in shares, 000s) |
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
1,417 |
|
|
$ |
8.14 |
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
$ |
6.09 |
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unvested at June 30, 2009 |
|
|
1, 396 |
|
|
$ |
8.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. Inventory
Our inventory holdings, summarized by division, are set forth below (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
December
31, |
|
June 30, |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen Resorts |
|
$ |
342,779 |
|
$ |
360,804 |
|
Bluegreen Communities |
|
|
160,490 |
|
|
158,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
503,269 |
|
$ |
518,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen Resorts inventory as of December 31, 2008, consisted of land inventory of $42.3 million, $87.9 million of construction-in-progress and $212.6 million of completed VOI units. Bluegreen Resorts inventory as of June 30, 2009, consisted of land inventory of $75.5 million, $1.1million of construction-in-progress and $284.3 million of completed VOI units.
Total interest expense capitalized to construction in progress was $3.7 million and $8.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and $0.4 million and $1.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
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6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair values of our financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents: The amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value.
Contracts receivable: The amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets for contracts receivable approximate fair value. Contracts receivable are non-interest bearing and generally convert into cash or an interest-bearing mortgage note receivable within thirty days.
Notes receivable: The amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets for notes receivable approximate fair value based on discounted future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans with similar maturities would be made to borrowers with similar credit risk.
Retained interests in notes receivable sold: Our retained interests of our VOI notes receivable sold are carried at fair value. See Note 2 for additional information on the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments.
Lines-of-credit, notes payable, and receivable-backed notes payable: The amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets approximate their fair value for indebtedness that provides for variable interest rates.
Junior subordinated debentures: The fair values of our junior subordinated debentures were based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows at a market discount rate or market price quotes from the over-the-counter bond market.
The estimated fair values of our financial instruments were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2008 |
|
As of June 30, 2009 |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
Carrying |
|
Estimated |
|
Carrying |
|
Estimated |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
81,775 |
|
$ |
81,775 |
|
$ |
95,135 |
|
$ |
95,135 |
|
Contracts receivable, net |
|
|
7,452 |
|
|
7,452 |
|
|
7,174 |
|
|
7,174 |
|
Notes receivable, net |
|
|
340,644 |
|
|
340,644 |
|
|
327,754 |
|
|
327,754 |
|
Retained interests in notes receivable sold |
|
|
113,577 |
|
|
113,577 |
|
|
98,272 |
|
|
98,272 |
|
Lines-of-credit, notes payable, and receivable-backed notes payable |
|
|
471,856 |
|
|
471,856 |
|
|
480,437 |
|
|
480,437 |
|
Junior subordinated debentures |
|
|
110,827 |
|
|
47,161 |
|
|
110,827 |
|
|
52,691 |
|
7. Business Segments
We have two reportable business segments Bluegreen Resorts and Bluegreen Communities. Bluegreen Resorts develops markets and sells VOIs in our resorts, through the Bluegreen Vacation Club, and provides resort management services to resort property owners associations. Bluegreen Communities acquires large tracts of real estate, which are subdivided, improved (in some cases to include a golf course on the property and other related amenities) and sold, typically on a retail basis as homesites. Our reportable segments are business units that offer different products. The reportable segments are each managed separately because they sell distinct products with different development, marketing and selling methods.
We evaluate the performance of and allocate resources to each business segment based on its respective field operating profit. We define field operating profit as operating profit prior to the allocation of corporate overhead, interest income, other income or expense items, interest expense, income taxes, and income attributable to non-controlling interest. Inventory, notes receivable and fixed assets are the only assets that we evaluate on a segment basis all other assets are only evaluated on a consolidated basis. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Information for our business segments is as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
$ |
107,120 |
|
$ |
12,966 |
|
$ |
120,086 |
|
Other resort and communities operations revenue |
|
|
15,067 |
|
|
2,739 |
|
|
17,806 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
1,854 |
|
|
400 |
|
|
2,254 |
|
Field operating profit |
|
|
5,373 |
|
|
1,035 |
|
|
6,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
$ |
51,977 |
|
$ |
4,578 |
|
$ |
56,555 |
|
Other resort and communities operations revenue |
|
|
13,488 |
|
|
2,459 |
|
|
15,947 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
1,316 |
|
|
387 |
|
|
1,703 |
|
Field operating profit (loss) |
|
|
6,001 |
|
|
(1,654 |
) |
|
4,347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
$ |
197,467 |
|
$ |
33,875 |
|
$ |
231,342 |
|
Other resort and communities operations revenue |
|
|
29,029 |
|
|
6,647 |
|
|
35,676 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
3,760 |
|
|
807 |
|
|
4,567 |
|
Field operating profit |
|
|
11,170 |
|
|
4,904 |
|
|
16,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
$ |
95,497 |
|
$ |
6,913 |
|
$ |
102,410 |
|
Other resort and communities operations revenue |
|
|
26,684 |
|
|
3,939 |
|
|
30,623 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
2,620 |
|
|
779 |
|
|
3,399 |
|
Field operating profit (loss) |
|
|
13,560 |
|
|
(3,276 |
) |
|
10,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
As of December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes receivable, net |
|
$ |
336,229 |
|
$ |
4,415 |
|
$ |
340,644 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
342,779 |
|
|
160,490 |
|
|
503,269 |
|
Fixed assets |
|
|
69,677 |
|
|
26,694 |
|
|
96,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen |
|
Bluegreen |
|
Total |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
As of June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes receivable, net |
|
$ |
323,397 |
|
$ |
4,357 |
|
$ |
327,754 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
360,804 |
|
|
158,105 |
|
|
518,909 |
|
Fixed assets |
|
|
70,371 |
|
|
26,351 |
|
|
96,722 |
|
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Reconciliations to Consolidated Amounts
Field operating profit for our reportable segments reconciled to our consolidated income before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interest is as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
For the Six Months |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||||||||||
Field operating profit for reportable segments |
|
$ |
6,408 |
|
$ |
4,347 |
|
$ |
16,074 |
|
$ |
10,284 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
13,503 |
|
|
17,695 |
|
|
23,464 |
|
|
36,188 |
|
Other income, net |
|
|
208 |
|
|
1,834 |
|
|
473 |
|
|
1,299 |
|
Corporate general and administrative expenses |
|
|
(11,201 |
) |
|
(10,066 |
) |
|
(23,055 |
) |
|
(19,591 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
(2,041 |
) |
|
(8,100 |
) |
|
(6,990 |
) |
|
(15,435 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before non-controlling interests and provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
$ |
6,877 |
|
$ |
5,710 |
|
$ |
9,966 |
|
|
12,745 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for our reportable segments reconciled to our consolidated depreciation expense is as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
For the Six Months |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Depreciation expense for reportable segments |
|
$ |
2,254 |
|
$ |
1,703 |
|
$ |
4,567 |
|
$ |
3,399 |
|
Depreciation expense for corporate fixed assets |
|
|
1,121 |
|
|
1,296 |
|
|
2,205 |
|
|
2,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated depreciation expense |
|
$ |
3,375 |
|
$ |
2,999 |
|
$ |
6,772 |
|
$ |
5,986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets for our reportable segments reconciled to our consolidated assets (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
December 31, |
|
June 30, |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|||||||
Notes receivable for reportable segments |
|
$ |
340,644 |
|
$ |
327,754 |
|
Inventory for reportable segments |
|
|
503,269 |
|
|
518,909 |
|
Fixed assets for reportable segments |
|
|
96,371 |
|
|
96,722 |
|
Assets not allocated to reportable segments |
|
|
253,223 |
|
|
252,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,193,507 |
|
$ |
1,196,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Geographic Information
Sales of real estate by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
For the Six Months |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||||||||||
United States |
|
$ |
118,478 |
|
$ |
55,098 |
|
$ |
227,926 |
|
$ |
99,339 |
|
Aruba |
|
|
1,608 |
|
|
1,457 |
|
|
3,416 |
|
|
3,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated totals |
|
$ |
120,086 |
|
$ |
56,555 |
|
$ |
231,342 |
|
$ |
102,410 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
December 31, |
|
June 30, |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|||||||
United States |
|
$ |
1,183,176 |
|
$ |
1,187,851 |
|
Aruba |
|
|
10,331 |
|
|
8,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,193,507 |
|
$ |
1,196,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8. Income Taxes
We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With certain exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2004.
We evaluate our tax positions based upon FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. Based on an evaluation of uncertain tax provisions, we are required to measure tax benefits based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. In accordance with our accounting policy, we recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized taxes as a component of general and administrative expenses.
On May 1, 2009, we received tax assessment notices from the North Carolina Department of Revenue informing us of its proposal to assess us with taxes, interest, and penalties totaling approximately $0.5 million. These assessment notices relate to our corporate income tax returns for fiscal years 2004, 2005 and 2006. We plan to vigorously challenge this assessment.
As of June 30, 2009, we had no amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions.
As discussed in Note 2, in our capacity as servicer of the 2002 Term Securitization, we exercised our servicer option which caused for the full redemption of all classes of notes as of May 8, 2009. Since the ability to exercise this option became available to us earlier than originally anticipated, certain book and tax differences (temporary differences) totaling $4.6 million became permanent differences, which is reflected as a reduction to our income tax provision on the condensed consolidated statements of income.
9. Comprehensive Income and Capital Structure
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes on our condensed consolidated balance sheets is comprised of net unrealized gains on retained interests in notes receivable sold, which are held as available-for-sale investments. The following table discloses the components of our comprehensive income for the periods presented (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||||||||||
Net income |
|
$ |
4,765 |
|
$ |
8,364 |
|
$ |
6,999 |
|
$ |
13,103 |
|
Change in net unrealized gains on retained interests in notes receivable sold, net of income taxes |
|
|
(1,500 |
) |
|
(3,675 |
) |
|
(2,899 |
) |
|
(2,122 |
) |
Net change in equity due to a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle upon adoption of FAS 115-2 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income |
|
$ |
3,265 |
|
$ |
7,343 |
|
$ |
4,100 |
|
$ |
13,635 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The following table details changes in shareholders equity, including changes in equity attributable to Bluegreen shareholders and changes in equity attributable to the non-controlling interests (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity Attributable to Bluegreen Shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Common |
|
|
|
Total |
|
Common |
|
Additional |
|
Retained |
|
Treasury |
|
Accumulated |
|
Equity |
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
33,996 |
|
Balance at January 1, 2009 |
|
$ |
411,985 |
|
$ |
339 |
|
$ |
182,654 |
|
$ |
209,186 |
|
$ |
(12,885 |
) |
$ |
3,173 |
|
$ |
29,518 |
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
13,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,736 |
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
1,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock compensation |
|
|
2,389 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
2,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative Effect FAS 115-2 (See Note 2) |
|
|
2,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,763 |
|
|
|
|
|
(4,109 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,996 |
|
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
|
$ |
432,118 |
|
$ |
340 |
|
$ |
185,042 |
|
$ |
226,316 |
|
$ |
(12,885 |
) |
$ |
1,051 |
|
$ |
32,254 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. Contingencies
Proposed Sale of Bluegreen Communities Golf Courses
In May 2009, we entered into contracts to sell four golf courses located in North Carolina and Virginia. The sale includes the golf course property and all buildings and equipment related to the golf operations. The proposed purchase price for the combined properties is approximately $10.2 million, and the combined carrying amount of the assets as of June 30, 2009 was approximately $20.0 million. These contracts are contingent upon several factors, including the buyers ability to obtain financing.
As of June 30, 2009, we believe that the satisfaction of the contingencies related to the golf course sale was not probable, primarily based on uncertainties in the credit markets. Should such sale occur or satisfaction of the contingencies become probable, we would recognize a loss on disposal of approximately $9.8 million. Additionally, should this transaction not be consummated, we intend to operate the golf courses at positive cash flows sufficient to support their carrying amounts.
Bluegreen Resorts
Tennessee Tax Audit
In 2005, the State of Tennessee Audit Division (the Division) audited certain subsidiaries within Bluegreen Resorts for the period from December 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004. On September 23, 2006, the Division issued a notice of assessment for approximately $652,000 of accommodations tax based on the use of Bluegreen Vacation Club accommodations by Bluegreen Vacation Club members who became members through the purchase of non-Tennessee property. We believe the attempt to impose such a tax is contrary to Tennessee law and intend to vigorously oppose such assessment by the Division. An informal conference was held in December 2007 to discuss this matter with representatives of the Division. No formal resolution of the issue was reached during the conference and no further action has to date been initiated yet by the State of Tennessee. While the timeshare industry has been successful in challenging the imposition of sales taxes on the use of accommodations by timeshare owners, there is no assurance that we will be successful in contesting the current assessment.
Kelly Fair Labor Standards Act Lawsuit
In Cause No. 08-cv-401-bbc, styled Steven Craig Kelly and Jack Clark, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bluegreen Corporation, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, two former sales representatives brought on July 28, 2008, a lawsuit in the Western District of Wisconsin on behalf of themselves and putative class members who are or were employed by us as sales associates and compensated on a commission-only basis. Plaintiffs alleged that we violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and that they and the collective class are or were covered, non-exempt employees under federal wage and hour laws, and are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay consistent with the FLSA. In the complaint, Plaintiffs sought unpaid compensation (minimum wage and overtime), liquidated damages, interest, costs, attorneys
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fees and other legal and equitable relief as the Court deems just and proper. In February of 2009, the court granted conditional class certification to the plaintiffs. On July 10, 2009 the parties settled the case and we agreed to pay the sum of approximately $1.5 million without admitting any liability. This amount was accrued at June 30, 2009. This amount will be paid to the plaintiffs in satisfaction of the class members possible state and federal claims and includes their attorneys fees and any other costs. The settlement is subject to court approval.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Lawsuit
On October 28, 2008, in Cause No. 479 M.D. 2008, styled Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Acting by Attorney General Thomas W. Corbett, Jr. v. Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc., Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acting through its Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bluegreen Corporation) alleging violations of Pennsylvanias Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws. The lawsuit alleges that we have used, or are using, sales and marketing methods or practices that are unlawful under Pennsylvania law and seeks a permanent injunction preventing us from using such methods and practices in the future. The lawsuit also seeks civil penalties against us and restitution on behalf of Pennsylvania consumers who may have suffered losses as a result of the alleged unlawful sales and marketing methods and practices. The lawsuit does not seek to permanently restrain us or any of our affiliates from doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While there is no assurance that a resolution will be reached, the parties are currently engaged in negotiations to resolve this litigation.
Bluegreen Communities
Mountain Lakes Mineral Rights
Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P., (Southwest), a subsidiary of Bluegreen Corporation, is the developer of the Mountain Lakes subdivision in Texas. In Cause No. 28006; styled Betty Yvon Lesley et a1 v. Bluff Dale Development Corporation, Bluegreen Southwest One. L.P. #et al. in the 266th Judicial District Court, Erath County, Texas, the plaintiffs filed a declaratory judgment action against Southwest seeking to develop their reserved mineral interests in, on and under the Mountain Lakes subdivision. The plaintiffs claims are based on property law, oil and gas law, contract and tort theories. The property owners association and some of the individual landowners have filed cross actions against Bluegreen, Southwest and individual directors of the property owners association related to the mineral rights and certain amenities in the subdivision as described below. On January 17, 2007, the court ruled that the restrictions placed on the development that prohibited oil and gas production and development were invalid and not enforceable as a matter of law, that such restrictions do not prohibit the development of the plaintiffs prior reserved mineral interests and that Southwest breached its duty to lease the minerals to third parties for development. The Court further ruled that Southwest is the sole holder of the right to lease the minerals to third parties. The order granting the plaintiffs motion was severed into a new cause styled Cause No. 28769 Betty Yvon Lesley et a1 v. Bluff Dale Development Corporation, Bluegreen Southwest One. L.P. #et al. in the 266th Judicial District Court, Erath County, Texas. Southwest appealed the trial courts ruling. On January 22, 2009, in Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P. et al. v. Betty Yvon Lesley et al.; in the 11th Court of Appeals, Eastland, Texas, the Appellate Court reversed the trial courts decision and ruled in Southwests favor and determined that all executive rights were owned by Southwest and then transferred to the individual property owners in connection with the sales of land. All property owner claims were decided in favor of Southwest. It was also decided that Southwest did not breach a fiduciary duty to the Plaintiffs as an executive rights holder. As a result of this decision, there are no damages or attorneys fees owed to the Plaintiffs. On May 14, 2009, the Plaintiffs filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court asking the Court to reverse the Appellate Courts decision in favor of Bluegreen. No information is available as to when the Court will render a decision as to whether or not it will take the appeal. As of June 30, 2009, we had accrued $1.5 million in connection with the issues raised related to the mineral rights claims.
Separately, one of the amenity lakes in the Mountain Lakes development did not reach the expected water level after construction was completed. Owners of homesites within the Mountain Lakes subdivision and the property owners Association of Mountain Lakes have asserted cross claims against Southwest and Bluegreen regarding such failure as part of the Lesley litigation referenced above as well as in Cause No. 067-223662-07; Property Owners Association of Mountain Lakes Ranch, Inc. v. Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P. et al.; in the 67th Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas. Southwest continues to investigate reasons for the delay of the lake to fill and currently estimates that the cost of remediating the condition will be approximately $3.4 million, which remained accrued as of June 30, 2009. Additional claims may be pursued in the future in connection with these matters, but it
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is not possible at this time to estimate the likelihood of loss or amount of potential exposure with respect to any such matters.
11. Restructuring Charges
During the fourth quarter of 2008, we implemented strategic initiatives in the Resort Division for the purpose of reducing sales, conserving cash, and conserving availability under our receivables credit facilities. The restructuring involved incurring costs associated with lease termination obligations, the write down of certain fixed assets, and employee severance and benefits. The remaining unpaid liability as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are included as a component of Accrued Liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restructuring costs were accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (SFAS No. 146).
Activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009 related to the restructuring liability, as well as our remaining liability, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability at |
|
Charges and |
|
Cash |
|
Liability at |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Severance and benefit-related costs(1) |
|
$ |
3,540 |
|
$ |
41 |
|
$ |
3,253 |
|
$ |
328 |
|
Lease termination obligations(2)(3) |
|
|
4,079 |
|
|
(724 |
) |
|
777 |
|
|
2,578 |
|
Other |
|
|
349 |
|
|
|
|
|
250 |
|
|
99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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4,280 |
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3,005 |
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Includes costs associated with noncancelable property and equipment leases that we have ceased to use, as well as termination fees related to the cancellation of certain contractual lease obligations. Included in this amount are future minimum lease payments in excess of estimated sublease income, fees and expenses for which the provisions of SFAS No. 146 were satisfied. |
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Continuing lease obligations will be paid monthly through November 2012. |
Certain of our lease obligations previously accrued as part of our restructuring in 2008 have been successfully cancelled or have had the terms modified. The effect of the successfully negotiations is the reduction of the liability previously recorded of approximately $724,000, which has been recorded as other income in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
12. Related Party Transactions
We are currently working with Woodbridge Holdings Corporation (Woodbridge) to explore avenues in assisting us in obtaining liquidity in the sale or financing of our receivables, which may include, among other potential alternatives, Woodbridge forming a broker dealer to raise capital through private or public offerings, among other things. We have agreed to reimburse Woodbridge for certain expenses, including legal and professional fees, incurred in connection with this effort. Through August 10, 2009, we reimbursed approximately $601,000 to Woodbridge, in connection with this matter. As of June 30, 2009, Woodbridge beneficially owned 29% of our outstanding common stock.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
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We desire to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are making the following statements to do so. Certain statements in this Quarterly Report and our other filings with the SEC constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You may identify these statements by forward-looking words such as may, intend, expect, anticipate, believe, will, should, project, estimate, plan or other comparable terminology or by other statements that do not relate to historical facts. All statements, trend analyses and other information relative to the market for our products, remaining life-of-project sales, our expected future sales, gross margin, financial position, operating results, liquidity and capital resources, our business strategy, financial plan and expected capital requirements as well as trends in our operations, receivables performance or results are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, including changes in economic conditions, generally, in areas where we operate, or in the travel and tourism industry, availability of financing, increases in interest rates, changes in regulations and other factors discussed throughout our SEC filings, including the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report and this Quarterly Report, all of which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry trends, to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements or trends expressed or implied herein. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and no assurance can be given that the plans, estimates and expectations reflected herein will be achieved. Factors that could adversely affect our future results can also be considered general risk factors with respect to our business, whether or not they relate to a forward-looking statement. We wish to caution you that the important factors set forth below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report in some cases have affected, and in the future could affect our actual results and could cause our actual consolidated results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. |
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The state of the economy, generally, interest rates and the availability of financing will affect our ability to market VOIs and residential homesites. |
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We would incur substantial losses if the customers we finance default on their obligations, and new credit underwriting standards may not have the favorable impact on performance as anticipated. |
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Our business plans historically have depended on our ability to sell or borrow against our notes receivable to support our liquidity and profitability. |
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Historically, we depended on additional funding to finance our operations. The material deterioration in the credit markets has had and could continue to adversely affect our liquidity and earnings. |
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While we have attempted to restructure our business to reduce our need for and reliance on financing for liquidity in the short term, our business and profitability will depend on our ability to obtain financing to achieve growth and long term profitability. |
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We have approximately $81 million of indebtedness which becomes due in less than one year. If we are unable to renew, extend or refinance a significant portion of this debt, our liquidity would be significantly, adversely impacted. |
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Continued declines in our common stock price will make it difficult to raise capital and could result in the delisting of our common stock from the New York Stock Exchange. |
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Our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted if our estimates concerning our notes receivable are incorrect. |
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Our future success depends on our ability to market our products successfully and efficiently. |
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We are subject to the risks of the real estate market and the risks associated with real estate development, including the declines in real estate values and the deterioration of real estate sales. |
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The resale market for VOIs could adversely affect our business. |
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We may be adversely affected by extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations and changes in applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to the imposition of additional taxes on operations. |
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Actions by third-party rating agencies could adversely impact our ability to obtain, renew, or extend credit facilities, debt, or otherwise raise capital. |
Executive Overview
The increase in net income recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008, reflects higher field operating profit earned from Bluegreen Resorts and the benefit of lower corporate expenditures, partially offset by continued low demand for homesites in our Communities Division. In addition, results during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 benefited from a one-time credit to income tax expense of $4.6 million, the result of certain book and tax differences (previously temporary differences) becoming permanent.
During the three months ended June 30, 2009, our Resorts Division primarily operated 18 sales offices and completed 5,515 sales transactions. This compares to 28 sales offices and 12,324 completed sales transactions respectively, during the three months ended June 30, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, our Resorts Division primarily operated 18 sales offices and completed 9,285 sales transactions. This compares to 28 sales offices and 21,700 completed sales transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2008. The reductions reflect the strategic initiatives we implemented during 2008 to reduce our sales levels in order to conserve cash, as discussed in further detail below. Our Communities business continues to be impacted by the prolonged down turn in the real estate market and thus generated lower sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
The following table details the contribution to consolidated sales of real estate by the reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009 (in thousands, expect percentage amounts):
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107.1 |
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56.6 |
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197.4 |
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95.5 |
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231.3 |
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102.4 |
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As we discuss further under Liquidity and Capital Resources, our Resorts sales operations are materially dependent on the availability of liquidity in the credit markets. Historically, we have provided financing to a significant portion of our Bluegreen Resorts customers. Such financing typically involves the consumer making a minimum 10% cash down payment, the balance being financed over a ten-year period. As Bluegreen Resorts selling, general and administrative expenses typically exceed the cash down payment, we have historically maintained credit facilities pursuant to which we pledged or sold our consumer note receivables. Furthermore, we also engaged in private placement term securitization transactions to periodically pay down all or a portion of our note receivable credit facilities.
There has been and continues to be an unprecedented disruption in the credit markets, which has made obtaining additional and replacement external sources of liquidity more difficult and, if available, more costly. The term securitization market has been severely limited, and, as a result, financial institutions are reluctant to enter into new credit facilities for the purpose of providing financing on consumer receivables. Several lenders to the timeshare industry have announced that they will either be exiting the finance business or will not be entering into new financing commitments for the foreseeable future, including certain of our lenders, although such lenders have to date honored existing commitments. In addition, financing for real estate acquisition and development and the capital markets for corporate debt have been generally unavailable.
As evidenced by Bluegreen Resorts results of operations during the first six months of 2009, we believe that the market for our Resorts product remains relatively strong, but the uncertainties in the credit markets are requiring us, for the time being, to continue to deemphasize our sales operations to conserve cash. To this end, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we implemented strategic initiatives that have materially reduced resort sales and will continue to maintain a reduced level of sales for the foreseeable future in an effort to conserve cash and availability under our receivables credit facilities. Such initiatives included closing certain sales offices; greatly eliminating what we have identified as lower-efficiency marketing programs; emphasizing cash sales and higher cash down payments as well as our other cash-based services; reducing overhead, including eliminating a significant number of staff positions across a variety of areas at various locations; limiting sales to borrowers who meet newly applied underwriting standards; and increasing interest rates on new sales transactions for which we provide financing. Our goal was and continues to be to reduce the number of sales, while increasing the ultimate profitability of those sales we do make. For more detailed information on our strategic initiatives, see Liquidity and Capital Resources below. We believe that we have adequate timeshare inventory to satisfy our projected sales for the remainder of 2009, and based on anticipated reduced sales levels, for a number of years thereafter. We intend to continue to provide high quality vacation experiences to our Bluegreen Vacation Club owners and believe that these initiatives should not have any material impact on owner satisfaction with our products and services.
We continue to actively pursue additional credit facility capacity, capital markets transactions, and alternative financing solutions and we hope that the steps we are taking will position us to maintain existing, strong credit relationships, as well as attract new sources of capital. Regardless of the state of the credit markets, however, we believe that our resorts management and finance operations will continue to represent recurring cash-generating sources of income which do not require material liquidity support from the credit markets.
We are pursuing growth in our sales and marketing, resorts management, mortgage servicing and title businesses by seeking opportunities to use our core competencies in these areas to generate fee income by providing these services to third-parties. We recently entered into four contracts to provide sales, marketing, title and management services to third-parties on a cash fee-for-service basis. We will also be providing resort design and development services and mortgage services, under certain of these arrangements. In addition, although sales levels will be decreased, we believe our resorts management business and mortgage portfolio are sources of recurring cash receipts.
We have historically experienced and expect to continue to experience seasonal fluctuations in our gross revenues and results of operations. This seasonality may result in fluctuations in our quarterly operating results, with the majority of our gross revenues and net earnings historically expected to occur in the quarters ending in September and December of each year. Although we expect to see more potential customers at our sales offices during the quarters ending in June and September, ultimate recognition of the resulting sales during these periods may be delayed due to complex down payment requirements for real estate sales under GAAP or due to the timing of development and the requirement that we use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.
We believe that inflation and changing prices have had a material impact on our revenues and results of operations. We have increased the sales prices of our VOIs periodically and have experienced increased construction and development costs from time to time during the last five years. The increased construction and development costs in
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prior periods are expected to result in an increase in our cost of sales for the foreseeable future. There is no assurance that we will be able to increase or maintain the current level of our sales prices or that increased construction costs will not have a material adverse impact on our gross margin. In addition, to the extent that inflation in general or increased prices for our VOIs and homesites would adversely impact consumer demand, our results of operations could be adversely impacted. Also, to the extent inflationary trends, tightened credit markets or other factors affect interest rates, our debt service costs may increase.
Our Bluegreen Communities business has been, and continues to be, adversely impacted by deterioration in the real estate markets generally. We have experienced a material decrease in demand, particularly for higher priced premium homesites, and an overall decrease in sales volume. During the second quarter of 2009, we offered new promotions, including reduced prices on certain of our completed homesites, in an attempt to increase sales activity.
We have historically financed a majority of Bluegreen Resorts sales of VOIs, and accordingly, are subject to the risk of defaults by customers. GAAP requires that we reduce sales of VOIs by our estimate of future uncollectible note balances on originated VOI receivables, excluding any benefit for the value of future recoveries.
The allowance for loan losses by segment as of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 was as follows (in thousands):
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December 31, 2008: |
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Notes receivable |
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$ |
388,014 |
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4,659 |
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392,673 |
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Allowance for loan losses |
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(51,785 |
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Notes receivable, net |
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$ |
336,229 |
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$ |
4,415 |
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340,644 |
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June 30, 2009: |
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Notes receivable |
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$ |
371,763 |
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$ |
4,654 |
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376,417 |
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Allowance for loan losses |
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(48,366 |
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(297 |
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(48,663 |
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Notes receivable, net |
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$ |
323,397 |
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$ |
4,357 |
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$ |
327,754 |
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The table below sets forth the activity in our allowance for uncollectible notes receivable for the six months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
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Balance, December 31, 2008 |
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Balance, June 30, 2009 |
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48,663 |
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(1) Includes provision for loan losses on homesite notes receivable
The average annual default rates and delinquency rates (more than 30 days past due) on Bluegreen Resorts and Bluegreen Communities receivables owned or serviced by us were as follows:
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6.8% |
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4.9% |
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10.7% |
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15.8% |
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*The percentage of our serviced VOI notes receivable portfolio that was over 30 days past due as of the dates indicated.
We believe that unemployment in the United States and economic conditions in general have impacted and will continue to adversely impact the performance of our notes receivable portfolio. However, we anticipate that newly implemented credit underwriting standards on new loan originations and increasing customer equity in the existing loan portfolio will have a favorable impact on the performance of the portfolio over time.
Substantially all defaulted vacation ownership notes receivable result in the holder of the note receivable recovering the related VOI that secured the note receivable, typically soon after default and at little or no cost. In cases where Bluegreen has retained ownership of the vacation ownership note receivable, the VOI is recovered and resold in the normal course of business, in most cases partially mitigating the loss from the default, as these recoveries range from approximately 40% to 100% of the defaulted principal balance depending on the age of the receivable defaulted on. We may remarket the defaulted VOI on behalf of the note holder in exchange for a remarketing fee designed to approximate our sales and marketing costs. From time to time, Bluegreen will reacquire a defaulted note receivable from one of its off-balance sheet term securitizations transactions by substituting the defaulted receivable for a performing receivable. The related VOI that secured the defaulted note receivable is reacquired at a price equal to the defaulted principal amount, which typically is well in excess of Bluegreens historical cost of product. The reacquisition of inventory in this manner has resulted in an increase in Bluegreen Resorts cost of sales.
In advance of new accounting rules, which become effective beginning in 2010, Bluegreen made a decision in 2008 to structure any future sales of notes receivable so they are treated as on-balance sheet borrowings. This impacts the comparability to prior periods as transactions structured in this way do not result in gains on sales of notes receivable. A significant portion of our revenues historically has been comprised of gains on sales of notes receivable. The gains were recorded on our consolidated statement of operations as a component of sales of real estate and the related retained interests in the notes receivable sold have been recorded on our consolidated balance sheet at the time of sale. See discussion below on SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS No. 167).
During 2008 and through the first six months of 2009, the deteriorating credit markets negatively impacted our financing activities. Fewer transactions were consummated in the market overall, and those that were consummated, were more difficult to effect and were priced at a higher cost than in prior periods. In addition, recent economic events have resulted in further constrictions in the financial markets to unprecedented low levels. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to secure funding or to convert VOI notes receivable on acceptable terms, if at all.
During 2009, we have been renewing or extending certain existing credit facilities and debt maturities. In connection with such renewals and extensions, we have agreed to higher interest rates and fees. In addition, conditions in the commercial credit markets are expected to increase interest rates on new debt we may incur from time to time. Such increased interest rates are expected to increase our cost of capital and may adversely impact our results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of commitments and contingencies. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those that relate to the recognition of revenue, including revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; our reserve for loan losses; the valuation of retained interests in notes receivable sold and the related gains on sales of notes receivable; the recovery of the carrying value of real estate inventories, golf courses, intangible assets and other assets; and the estimate of contingent liabilities related to litigation and other claims and assessments.
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Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. If actual results significantly differ from managements estimates, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially, adversely impacted. For a more detailed discussion of these critical accounting policies see Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (SFAS No. 166), which will become effective for us beginning January 1, 2010. SFAS No. 166 requires more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions and transactions where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to the transferred financial assets. It also eliminates the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. We do not currently expect that the adoption of this pronouncement will have a material impact on our financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS No. 167), which will become effective for us on January 1, 2010. SFAS No. 167 addresses the effects of eliminating the qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept from FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities (SFAS 140), and responds to concerns about the application of certain key provisions of FIN 46(R), including concerns over the transparency of an enterprises involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs). We are currently evaluating the effects that this pronouncement may have on our financial statements, and currently anticipate that we will be required to consolidate our off-balance sheet QSPE described in Note 2. The consolidation of our QSPEs will materially impact our financial statements.
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Results of Operations
We review financial information, allocate resources and manage our business as two segments, Bluegreen Resorts and Bluegreen Communities. The information reviewed is based on internal reports and excludes an allocation of general and administrative expenses attributable to corporate overhead. The information provided is based on a management approach and is used by us for the purpose of tracking trends and changes in results. It does not reflect the actual economic costs, contributions or results of operations of the segments as standalone businesses. If a different basis of presentation or allocation were utilized, the relative contributions of the segments might differ but the relative trends, in our view, would likely not be materially impacted. The table below sets forth our financial results by segment:
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125,915 |
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12,966 |
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138,881 |
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Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
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Sales of real estate |
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107,120 |
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100 |
% |
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12,966 |
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100 |
% |
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120,086 |
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100 |
% |
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Cost of real estate sales |
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(23,390 |
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(22 |
) |
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(7,582 |
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(58 |
) |
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(30,972 |
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(26 |
) |
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Gross profit |
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83,730 |
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78 |
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5,384 |
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42 |
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89,114 |
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74 |
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Other resort and communities operations revenues |
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15,067 |
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14 |
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2,739 |
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21 |
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17,806 |
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15 |
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Cost of other resort and communities operations |
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(8,574 |
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(8 |
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(2,500 |
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|
(19 |
) |
|
(11,074 |
) |
(9 |
) |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
(78,452 |
) |
(73 |
) |
|
|
(3,212 |
) |
|
(25 |
) |
|
(81,664 |
) |
(69 |
) |
|
Field general and administrative expenses(1) |
|
|
(6,398 |
) |
(6 |
) |
|
|
(1,376 |
) |
|
(11 |
) |
|
(7,774 |
) |
(6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Field operating profit |
|
$ |
5,373 |
|
5 |
% |
|
$ |
1,035 |
|
|
8 |
% |
$ |
6,408 |
|
5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross sales of real estate |
|
$ |
60,627 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,578 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
65,205 |
|
|
|
|
Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
|
|
(8,650 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,650 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
|
51,977 |
|
100 |
% |
|
|
4,578 |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
56,555 |
|
100 |
% |
|
Cost of real estate sales |
|
|
(18,443 |
) |
(35 |
) |
|
|
(3,696 |
) |
|
(81 |
) |
|
(22,139 |
) |
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
33,534 |
|
65 |
|
|
|
882 |
|
|
19 |
|
|
34,416 |
|
61 |
|
|
Other resort and communities operations revenues |
|
|
13,488 |
|
26 |
|
|
|
2,459 |
|
|
54 |
|
|
15,947 |
|
28 |
|
|
Cost of other resort and communities operations |
|
|
(7,171 |
) |
(14 |
) |
|
|
(2,749 |
) |
|
(60 |
) |
|
(9,920 |
) |
(18 |
) |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
(28,613 |
) |
(55 |
) |
|
|
(1,243 |
) |
|
(27 |
) |
|
(29,856 |
) |
(52 |
) |
|
Field general and administrative expenses(1) |
|
|
(5,237 |
) |
(10 |
) |
|
|
(1,003 |
) |
|
(22 |
) |
|
(6,240 |
) |
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Field operating profit (loss) |
|
$ |
6,001 |
|
12 |
% |
|
$ |
(1,654 |
) |
|
(36 |
)% |
$ |
4,347 |
|
8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluegreen Resorts |
|
Bluegreen Communities |
|
Total |
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
% of |
|
Amount |
|
% of Sales |
|
Amount |
|
% of |
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross sales of real estate |
|
$ |
224,384 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,875 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
258,259 |
|
|
|
|
Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
|
|
(35,162 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35,162 |
) |
|
|
|
Gain on sales of notes receivable |
|
|
8,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
|
197,467 |
|
100 |
% |
|
|
33,875 |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
231,342 |
|
100 |
% |
|
Cost of real estate sales |
|
|
(44,104 |
) |
(22 |
) |
|
|
(17,826 |
) |
|
(53 |
) |
|
(61,930 |
) |
(27 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
153,363 |
|
78 |
|
|
|
16,049 |
|
|
47 |
|
|
169,412 |
|
73 |
|
|
Other resort and communities operations revenues |
|
|
29,029 |
|
15 |
|
|
|
6,647 |
|
|
20 |
|
|
35,676 |
|
15 |
|
|
Cost of other resort and communities operations |
|
|
(18,325 |
) |
(9 |
) |
|
|
(5,436 |
) |
|
(16 |
) |
|
(23,761 |
) |
(10 |
) |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
(139,121 |
) |
(71 |
) |
|
|
(8,347 |
) |
|
(25 |
) |
|
(147,468 |
) |
(63 |
) |
|
Field general and administrative expenses(1) |
|
|
(13,776 |
) |
(7 |
) |
|
|
(4,009 |
) |
|
(12 |
) |
|
(17,785 |
) |
(8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Field operating profit |
|
$ |
11,170 |
|
6 |
% |
|
$ |
4,904 |
|
|
14 |
% |
$ |
16,074 |
|
7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross sales of real estate |
|
$ |
112,045 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,913 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
118,958 |
|
|
|
|
Estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable |
|
|
(16,548 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,548 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of real estate |
|
|
95,497 |
|
100 |
% |
|
|
6,913 |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
102,410 |
|
100 |
% |
|
Cost of real estate sales |
|
|
(29,658 |
) |
(31 |
) |
|
|
(4,586 |
) |
|
(66 |
) |
|
(34,244 |
) |
(33 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
65,839 |
|
69 |
|
|
|
2,327 |
|
|
34 |
|
|
68,166 |
|
67 |
|
|
Other resort and communities operations revenues |
|
|
26,684 |
|
28 |
|
|
|
3,939 |
|
|
57 |
|
|
30,623 |
|
30 |
|
|
Cost of other resort and communities operations |
|
|
(15,844 |
) |
(17 |
) |
|
|
(4,699 |
) |
|
(68 |
) |
|
(20,543 |
) |
(20 |
) |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
(53,185 |
) |
(56 |
) |
|
|
(2,377 |
) |
|
(34 |
) |
|
(55,562 |
) |
(55 |
) |
|
Field general and administrative expenses(1) |
|
|
(9,934 |
) |
(10 |
) |
|
|
(2,466 |
) |
|
(36 |
) |
|
(12,400 |
) |
(12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Field operating profit (loss) |
|
$ |
13,560 |
|
14 |
% |
|
$ |
(3,276 |
) |
|
(47 |
)% |
$ |
10,284 |
|
10 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
General and administrative expenses attributable to corporate overhead have been excluded from the tables. Corporate general and administrative expenses (excluding mortgage operations) totaled $13.6 million and $27.1 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Corporate general and administrative expenses (excluding mortgage operations) totaled $11.6 million and $22.5 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. (See Corporate General and Administrative Expenses below for further discussion). |
34
Bluegreen Resorts Resort Sales and Marketing
The following table sets forth certain information for sales of VOIs for the periods indicated, before giving effect to the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and the deferral of sales in accordance with SFAS No. 152:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
For the Six Months |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of VOI sales transactions |
|
|
12,324 |
|
|
5,515 |
|
|
21,700 |
|
|
9,285 |
|
Average sales price per transaction |
|
$ |
11,087 |
|
$ |
11,170 |
|
$ |
11,013 |
|
$ |
11,044 |
|
Number of total prospects tours |
|
|
91,800 |
|
|
36,620 |
|
|
160,600 |
|
|
58,649 |
|
Sale-to-tour conversion ratio total prospects |
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
15.1 |
% |
|
13.5 |
% |
|
15.8 |
% |
Number of new prospects tours |
|
|
66,800 |
|
|
21,667 |
|
|
113,900 |
|
|
34,371 |
|
Sale-to-tour conversion ratio new prospects |
|
|
9.4 |
% |
|
11.7 |
% |
|
9.9 |
% |
|
12.4 |
% |
Bluegreen Resorts gross VOI sales (prior to the impact of estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable and gain on sale of notes receivable) decreased $65.3 million, or 52%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to 2008, reflecting our decision to reduce sales through the operation of fewer sales offices and focus on certain marketing programs. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we operated 18 sales offices compared to 28 during the same period in 2008. Our continued focus on marketing to our Bluegreen Vacation Club owner base resulted in a higher percentage of owner sales. Sales to owners accounted for 53% of Resorts sales during the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to 44% during the same period in 2008. Additionally, although we purposely reduced the number of prospect tours during the three months ended June 30, 2009, we believe these tours were of higher sales quality and overall, as a result the sale-to-tour conversion ratio increased to 11.7% during the three months ended June 30, 2009 from 9.4% during the three months ended June 30, 2008.
Bluegreen Resorts gross VOI sales decreased $112.3 million, or 50%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to 2008, reflecting our decision to reduce sales through the operation of fewer sales offices and focus on certain marketing programs. Sales to owners accounted for 53% of Resorts sales during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to 45% during the same period in 2008. Additionally, although the number of prospect tours during the six months ended June 30, 2009, decreased by 63% as compared to the comparable period in 2008, the overall sale-to-tour conversion ratio increased during the six months ended June 30, 2009 to 12.4% from 9.9% during the six months ended June 30, 2008.
As required under SFAS No. 152, approximately $8.2 million of gain on sales of VOI notes receivable in the six months ended June 30, 2008, are reflected as an increase to VOI sales. No such gains were recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. As we previously announced any future sales of our notes receivable will be structured so that they are accounted for as on-balance sheet borrowings. Accordingly, we do not expect to recognize future gains on the sale of notes receivable. While we believe the on-balance sheet treatment for the sale of notes receivable provides more transparent results, our results of operations and operating cash flows are negatively impacted compared to those periods in which off-balance sheet accounting was used.
VOI revenue was reduced by our estimate of future uncollectible VOI notes receivable of $18.8 million and $8.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. VOI revenue was reduced by our estimate of future uncollectible VOI notes receivable of $35.2 million and $16.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. These estimates vary with the amount of financed sales during the period, as well as by our estimate of future note receivable performance.
Bluegreen Resorts gross margin percentages vary between periods based on the relative costs of the specific VOIs sold in each respective period and the point packages of the VOIs sold. Gross margin during 2009 as compared to 2008 was negatively impacted by a higher proportion of sales of relatively higher cost VOIs, including the GAAP impact of reacquiring defaulted loans from off-balance sheet term securitizations as more fully described under Executive Overview as well as by the higher percentages of sales to owners, which generally reflect discounted sales prices.
35
Selling and marketing expenses for Bluegreen Resorts decreased $49.8 million, or 64%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period of 2008. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expenses decreased from 73% during the three months ended June 30, 2008 to 55% during the three months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in overall selling and marketing expenses during 2009 as compared to 2008 was the result of fewer tours and the operation of fewer sales offices. As a percentage of gross VOI sales (prior to estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable and gain on sale of notes receivable), selling and marketing expenses decreased to 47% during the three months ended June 30, 2009 from 62% during 2008, reflecting a higher percentage of sales to owners, which have relatively lower sales and marketing costs, and a higher sale-to-tour conversion rate.
Selling and marketing expenses for Bluegreen Resorts decreased $85.9 million, or 62%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to 2008. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expenses decreased from 71% during the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 56% during the six months ended June 30, 2009. As a percentage of gross VOI sales (prior to estimated uncollectible VOI notes receivable and gain on sale of notes receivable), selling and marketing expenses decreased to 47% during the six months ended June 30, 2009 from 62% during the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in selling and marketing expenses during 2009 as compared to 2008 was the result of fewer tours and the operation of fewer sales offices. In addition, a higher proportion of tours and sales in 2009 were owner tours and sales which carry a relatively lower marketing cost, thereby reducing selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of sales. We believe that selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of gross VOI sales is an important indicator of the performance of Bluegreen Resorts and our performance as a whole. No assurance can be given that selling and marketing expenses will not increase as a percentage of gross VOI sales in future periods.
Field general and administrative expenses for Bluegreen Resorts decreased $1.2 million, or 18%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008, the result of operating fewer sales offices. As a percentage of sales, field general and administrative expenses increased from 6% during the three months ended June 30, 2008 to 10% during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Field general and administrative expenses for Bluegreen Resorts decreased $3.8 million, or 28%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008, the result of operating fewer sales offices. As a percentage of sales, field general and administrative expenses increased from 7% during the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 10% during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
As of June 30, 2009, approximately $12.4 million and $6.4 million of sales and field operating profit, respectively, were deferred under SFAS No. 152 because such sales did not yet meet the minimum required buyers initial investment. This compares to $23.3 million and $13.5 million of sales and field operating profits, respectively, deferred as of December 31, 2008.
We are pursuing growth in our sales and marketing, resorts management, mortgage servicing and title businesses by seeking opportunities to use our core competencies in these areas to generate fee income by providing these services to third-parties. We recently entered into four contracts to provide sales, marketing, title and management services to third-parties on a cash fee-for-service basis. We will also be providing resort design and development services and mortgage services, under certain of these arrangements. In addition, although sales levels will be decreased, we believe our resorts management business and mortgage portfolio are sources of recurring cash receipts.
36
Resort Management and Other Services
The following table sets forth pre-tax profit generated from our resort management and other services (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
For the Six Months |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resort Management Operations |
|
$ |
3,518 |
|
$ |
6,034 |
|
$ |
6,219 |
|
$ |
11,978 |
|
Title Operations |
|
|
3,087 |
|
|
874 |
|
|
5,145 |
|
|
1,819 |
|
Net Carrying Cost of Developer Inventory |
|
|
(1,409 |
) |
|
(2,443 |
) |
|
(2,724 |
) |
|
(5,916 |
) |
Other |
|
|
1,297 |
|
|
1,852 |
|
|
2,064 |
|
|
2,959 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
6,493 |
|
$ |
6,317 |
|
$ |
10,704 |
|
$ |
10,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resort Management Operations gross profit increased $2.5 million, or 72%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. Resort Management Operations gross profit increased $5.8 million, or 93%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. The gross profit increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same periods in 2008 was primarily the result of higher fees earned by providing services to Bluegreen Vacation Club members and higher fees earned from managing timeshare resorts on behalf of property owners associations. As of June 30, 2009, we had approximately 213,000 VOI owners, including approximately 164,600 members in the Bluegreen Vacation Club, compared to approximately 190,300 VOI owners, including approximately 156,800 members in the Bluegreen Vacation Club, as of June 30, 2008. Additionally, as of June 30, 2009, we directly or indirectly managed 38 timeshare properties compared to 34 as of June 30, 2008.
Gross profit generated from our title operations fluctuates based upon the number of VOI sales transactions processed by our subsidiary title company and on the mix of VOI inventory sold (third party closing costs vary based on the location of underlying real estate sold). The decrease in profit during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008 reflects the strategic decrease in sales volume as part of our overall efforts to conserve liquidity.
The carrying costs of our developer-owned inventory consist of maintenance fees and developer subsidies paid on VOIs in inventory relative to the property owners associations that maintain our resorts. We mitigate this expense, to the extent possible, through the rental of our owned VOI units. Accordingly, the net carrying cost of developer inventory fluctuates with the number of VOI units we hold and the number of resorts subject to a developer subsidy arrangement during a period, as well as by rental activity realized. During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the carrying cost of our developer inventory totaled approximately $7.0 million and $4.7 million, respectively, and was off-set by rental proceeds of $4.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively, during those periods. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the carrying cost of our developer inventory totaled approximately $13.5 million and $9.2 million, respectively, and was off-set by rental proceeds of $7.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively, during those periods. The carrying cost of developer inventory increased primarily as a result of the opening of our resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada and Williamsburg, Virginia in the summer of 2008.
We intend to continue to pursue our efforts to provide resort management and title services to third-party resort developers and others, on a cash-fee basis, while there is no assurance that we will be successful, we hope that this will become an increasing portion of our business over time. During the second quarter of 2009, we entered into four fee-for-service arrangements to market timeshares and to manage certain resort operations on behalf of other developers.
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Bluegreen Communities
The table below sets forth the number of homesites sold by Bluegreen Communities and the average sales price per homesite for the periods indicated, before giving effect to the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, and excluding sales of bulk parcels:
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Number of homesites sold |
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130 |
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89 |
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345 |
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126 |
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Average sales price per homesite |
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$ |
74,473 |
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$ |
46,799 |
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$ |
80,393 |
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$ |
55,289 |
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Communities sales decreased $8.4 million, or 65%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. Communities sales decreased $27.0 million, or 80%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. Sales at Bluegreen Communities have been, and continue to be adversely impacted by the deterioration of the economy generally and the real estate markets, in particular. We have experienced a decline in demand, especially in our higher priced premium homesites. During the second quarter of 2009, we experimented with various promotions, including price reductions on completed homesites at certain communities. The decline in our average sales price per homesite in 2009 from 2008 reflects the sale of reduced price homesites as well as increased sales at communities with lower price points. Before giving effect to the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and state rescission statutes, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we entered into contracts to sell homesites totaling $5.2 million and $8.3 million, respectively, as compared to $7.2 million and $25.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Contracts to sell homesites were at the following properties (in thousands):
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Properties Sold in Projects Not Substantially Sold Out at |
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Sales for the six months |
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Project |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Difference |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Difference |
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Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard |
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$ |
1,740 |
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$ |
892 |
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$ |
(848 |
) |
$ |
6,100 |
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$ |
1,769 |
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$ |
(4,331 |
) |
Havenwood at Hunters Crossing |
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1,170 |
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241 |
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(929 |
) |
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5,069 |
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547 |
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(4,522 |
) |
Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake |
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457 |
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394 |
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(63 |
) |
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2,301 |
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893 |
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(1,408 |
) |
King Oaks |
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1,008 |
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301 |
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(707 |
) |
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2,707 |
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530 |
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(2,177 |
) |
Chapel Ridge |
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125 |
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437 |
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312 |
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1,707 |
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437 |
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(1,270 |
) |
The Bridges at Preston Crossings |
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947 |
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(947 |
) |
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1,877 |
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38 |
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(1,839 |
) |
Sugar Tree on the Brazos |
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101 |
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95 |
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(6 |
) |
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311 |
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194 |
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(117 |
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Total |
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$ |
5,548 |
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$ |
2,360 |
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$ |
(3,188 |
) |
$ |
20,072 |
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$ |
4,408 |
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$ |
(15,664 |
) |
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Properties Sold in Projects Substantially Sold Out at June 30, 2009 |
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Sales for the six months |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Difference |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Difference |
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Mystic Shores |
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$ |
849 |
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$ |
1,085 |
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$ |
236 |
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$ |
3,306 |
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$ |
1,493 |
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$ |
(1,813 |
) |
Saddle Creek Forest |
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187 |
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1,176 |
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989 |
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1,023 |
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1,296 |
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273 |
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Miscellaneous |
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574 |
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572 |
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(2 |
) |
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697 |
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1,084 |
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387 |
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Total |
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$ |
1,610 |
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$ |
2,833 |
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$ |
1,223 |
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$ |
5,026 |
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$ |
3,873 |
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$ |
(1,153 |
) |
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Bluegreen Communities sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were increased by $3.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively, as a result of the recognition of revenue previously deferred under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 there was not a significant impact on sales as a result of the application of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.
Bluegreen Communities gross margin decreased from 42% during the three months ended June 30, 2008 to 19% during the same period in 2009. Bluegreen Communities gross margin decreased from 47% during the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 34% during the same period for 2009. Gross margin was negatively impacted in 2009 by the reductions in sales prices of certain homesites, as discussed above as well as the sale of a bulk parcel in Texas, at cost. Variations in cost structures and the market pricing of homesites available for sale as well as the opening of phases of projects, which include premium homesites (e.g., water frontage, preferred views, larger acreage homesites, etc.), also impact the gross margin of Bluegreen Communities from period to period. These factors, as well as the impact of percentage-of-completion accounting and the impact of selling homesites previously written-down, will cause variations in gross margin between periods.
Other communities operations generally include the operation of our daily fee golf courses, as well as realty resale operations at several of our residential land communities. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, other communities operations also included revenue and costs associated with the sale of our right to purchase a property in North Carolina, which resulted in a one-time profit of approximately $1.6 million.
Excluding the impact of the profit from the one-time North Carolina transaction, our other communities results during the three months ended June 30, 2009, remained relatively consistent with the same period in 2008 while profit decreased by $371,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. This decrease in profit during the six months ended June 30, 2009 was due largely to decreased golf course green fee volume in the first quarter, which was partially off-set by lower cost of generating such revenues as we attempted to manage our golf course operating costs commensurate with the reduced level of play.
Certain of our golf course operations periodically incur losses during periods of low level of play, especially during the winter months, and as a result of fixed operating expenses and high maintenance costs. Also, certain of our golf courses are still in their early years of operations. We believe that the operating results of these new courses should improve as individuals who have purchased homesites in the communities in which these courses are located build their homes and begin living in the community, as this should increase the amount of play on our golf courses. However, there is no assurance that such improvement in operating results will be achieved.
In May 2009, we entered into contracts to sell four golf courses located in North Carolina and Virginia. The sale includes the golf course properties and all buildings and equipment related to the golf operations. The proposed purchase price for the combined properties is approximately $10.2 million, which is significantly less than the combined carrying amount of the assets as of June 30, 2009 of approximately $20.0 million. These contracts are contingent upon several factors, including the buyers ability to obtain financing. We believe the consummation of this transaction is not probable. However, should such sale occur or become probable, we would recognize a loss on disposal of approximately $9.8 million. Additionally, should this transaction not be consummated, we intend to operate the golf courses at a profit sufficient to support their carrying amounts.
Total selling and marketing expenses for Bluegreen Communities decreased $2.0 million, or 61% during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to 2008. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expenses increased from 25% during the 2008 quarter to 27% during the 2009 quarter. Total selling and marketing expenses for Bluegreen Communities decreased $6.0 million, or 72%, during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expenses increased from 25% during the 2008 period to 34% during the 2009 period. Although we reduced our overall advertising spending, selling and marketing costs increased as a percentage of sales in 2009 due to lower sales volume and a lower average sales price. Higher advertising expenses as a percentage of sales were partially off-set by lower commission expenses in part to the sale of the bulk parcel in Texas, which carried a relatively lower rate of commission.
In anticipation of lower 2009 sales volume, we lowered our overall general and administrative expenses by reducing our staffing levels and operating fewer sales offices. As a result, Bluegreen Communities general and administrative expenses decreased $0.4 million, or 27%, during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008. However, as a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 11% in the 2008 quarter to 22% in the 2009 quarter. Bluegreen Communities general and administrative expenses
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decreased $1.5 million or 38% during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the comparable period of 2008. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased from 12% in the 2008 period to 36% in the 2009 period.
As of December 31, 2008, Bluegreen Communities had $2.4 million of sales and $0.7 million of field operating profit deferred under percentage-of-completion accounting. As of June 30, 2009, Bluegreen Communities had $2.6 million of sales and $0.8 million of field operating profit deferred under percentage-of-completion accounting.
We recently organized a real estate advisory services business and will be pursuing possible opportunities to use our core competencies to provide asset management, market research and other real estate consulting services to third parties on a fee basis. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in doing so.
Finance Operations
Our finance operations include the ongoing interest income earned on over $363.6 million of on-balance sheet notes receivable, as well as continued earnings on over $486.9 million of off-balance sheet notes receivable, realized through our retained interests in those notes. In addition, finance operations include providing mortgage servicing on a cash fee-for-service basis on the off-balance sheet notes receivable.
Interest Income. The following table details the sources of our interest income (in thousands):
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For the Three Months |
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For the Six Months |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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VOI notes receivable |
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$ |
7,694 |
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$ |
12,576 |
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$ |
13,940 |
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$ |
25,169 |
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Retained interest in notes receivable sold |
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5,606 |
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5,068 |
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8,282 |
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10,878 |
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Other |
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203 |
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51 |
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1,242 |
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141 |
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Total |
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$ |
13,503 |
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$ |
17,695 |
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$ |
23,464 |
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$ |
36,188 |
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The increase in interest income on notes receivable during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same periods of 2008, reflects a higher average balance of our vacation ownership notes receivable and to a lesser extent, higher interest rates charged on new timeshare loans. The average balance of our notes receivable increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as a result of our sole use of on-balance sheet facilities to monetize our notes receivable since March 2008, partially offset by higher defaults in the 2009 period compared to the 2008 period. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest income from retained interests was reduced by the recognition of approximately $650,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, in other-than-temporary decreases in our retained interests in notes receivable sold. We did not recognize in earnings any other-than-temporary decreases in our retained interest in notes receivable sold during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Excluding the charges for other-than-temporary decreases, interest income from our retained interests remained relatively constant during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the comparable periods in 2008.
The overall decrease in the fair value of our retained interest in VOI notes receivable in 2009 was a result of higher discount rates and unfavorable changes to our estimate of the amount and timing of future cash flows on our retained interests. The higher discount rate during the six months ended June 30, 2009, reflects an increase in our estimate of the yield which would be required by a potential investor in our residual interests as of June 30, 2009, as compared to prior periods. There can be no assurance that additional charges will not be required due to other-than-temporary decreases in the fair value of our retained interest in notes receivables sold. As previously stated, we will seek to monetize future vacation ownership notes receivable through the use of on-balance sheet transactions, or through alternative transactions that we are exploring. There is no assurance that we will be able to do so on favorable terms, if at all. Accordingly, we expect that in future periods the proportion of interest income earned from VOI notes receivable will increase, while interest income generated by our retained interests in notes receivable sold will decrease.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $2.0 million and $8.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Interest expense was $7.0 million and $15.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. As we have structured transactions to monetize our notes receivable since March 2008 so that they are accounted for as on-balance sheet borrowings, we have recognized and will continue to
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recognize higher amounts of receivable-backed debt. Based on the timing and repayment of these transactions, our debt and related interest expense may materially increase. In addition, we believe that the adoption of SFAS No. SFAS No. 167 in January 2010 will significantly increase both interest income and interest expense as our off-balance sheet notes receivable and receivable-backed debt may be required to be accounted for as on-balance sheet. Although the average interest rate on our outstanding debt decreased in 2009, interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same periods in 2008 increased due to significantly lower amounts capitalized to construction in progress. Our average interest rate declined in 2009 compared to 2008 due to the repayment of our $55 million of 10.5% senior secured notes in March 2008 and the decrease, in general, in variable rates.
Total interest expense capitalized to construction in progress was $3.7 million and $8.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and $0.4 million and $1.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The decrease in interest expense capitalized during 2009 compared to 2008 reflects lower construction and development spending.
Our effective cost of borrowing was 8.8% and 4.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Mortgage Servicing Operations
Our mortgage servicing operations include recording and processing payments, and performing collections on our owned notes receivable, as well as on notes receivable sold to third parties. In addition, our mortgage servicing operations facilitate the monetization of our VOI notes receivable through our various credit facilities, as well as perform monthly reporting activities for our lenders and receivable investors. We earn a fee for servicing those loans that have been sold to off-balance sheet qualified special purpose entities. We intend to pursue providing these services to other third-party portfolio owners, on a cash-fee basis and have recently entered into such an arrangement. The following is a summary of the results of our mortgage servicing operations (in thousands):
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For the Six Months |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Servicing fee income |
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$ |
2,539 |
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$ |
1,941 |
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$ |
4,966 |
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$ |
3,998 |
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Cost of mortgage servicing operations |
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(123 |
) |
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(431 |
) |
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(923 |
) |
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(1,103 |
) |
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Gross profit from mortgage servicing operations |
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$ |
2,416 |
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$ |
1,510 |
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$ |
4,043 |
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$ |
2,895 |
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The average aggregate principal balance of notes receivables serviced on behalf of third parties decreased during 2009, resulting in lower servicing fee income during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same periods in 2008. We believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 167 in January 2010 will require that service fees earned on servicing the off-balance sheet portfolio or notes receivable sold to others be accounted for as interest income once that portfolio begins being accounted for on-balance sheet.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
Our corporate general and administrative expenses consist primarily of expenses associated with administering the various support functions at our corporate headquarters, including accounting, human resources, information technology, treasury, and legal. Corporate general and administrative expenses, excluding mortgage servicing operations, were $13.6 million and $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Corporate general and administrative expenses, excluding mortgage servicing operations, were $27.1 million and $22.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
The $2.0 million, or 15%, and $4.6 million, or 17%, decreases in corporate general and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, as compared to same periods in 2008 reflect reductions in headcount at our corporate headquarters, offset in part by higher costs related to ongoing litigation and higher treasury consulting costs.
For a discussion of field selling, general and administrative expenses, see Sales and Field Operations, above.
Other Income, Net. Other income, net was $208,000 and $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Other income, net was $473,000 and $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and
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2009, respectively. During the second quarter of 2009, we successfully terminated certain of our accrued lease obligations in an amount approximately $0.7 million lower than we previously estimated as part of our restructuring. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below for additional information related to our restructuring charges.
Non-controlling Interest in Income of Consolidated Subsidiary. We include the results of operations and financial position of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC (the Subsidiary), our 51%-owned subsidiary, in our consolidated financial statements (See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information). The non-controlling interest in income of consolidated subsidiary is the portion of our consolidated pre-tax income that is attributable to Big Cedar, LLC, the unaffiliated 49% interest holder in the Subsidiary. Non-controlling interest in income of consolidated subsidiary was $1.3 million and $1.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Non-controlling interest in income of consolidated subsidiary was $2.2 million and $2.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. Our provision for income tax in 2009 includes a one-time benefit of $4.6 million for an adjustment to deferred income taxes in the second quarter of 2009, a result of certain temporary book and tax differences becoming deemed permanent (see Note 8 above for information on the event that triggered this adjustment). Excluding the impact of this one-time benefit, we estimate that our effective tax rate for 2009 will be approximately 43.0%, up from approximately 38.0% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Our effective rate in 2009 increased compared to 2008 due to a higher proportion of non-deductible items to projected earnings. Our effective income tax rate also varies as our mix of taxable earnings shifts amongst the various states in which we operate.
Summary. Based on the factors discussed above, our net income was $3.4 million and $6.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Based on the factors discussed above, our net income was $4.8 million and $10.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Changes in Financial Condition
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009 (in thousands):
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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Cash flows used in operating activities |
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$ |
(109,073 |
) |
$ |
(7,550 |
) |
Cash flows provided by investing activities |
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2,895 |
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13,627 |
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Cash flows provided by financing activities |
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44,478 |
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|
7,283 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
(61,700 |
) |
$ |
13,360 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities. Cash flows from operating activities increased $101.5 million from net cash outflows of $109.1 million to $7.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The increase in cash flows from operating activities during 2009 compared to 2008 was primarily a result of significantly lower 2009 development spending, and to a lesser extent our successful efforts to receive larger down payments and generate a higher percentage of cash VOI sales. This favorable impact to operating cash was partially offset by our 2009 monetization of receivables through on-balance sheet borrowings. To the extent we provide up to 90% financing to customers who qualify, operating cash flows are expected to be negative in periods where sales and marketing expenses exceed cash collections from VOI sales. We monetize our receivables through various on-balance sheet purchase facilities and hypothecation facilities, the cash flows from which are included in cash provided by financing activities. Only when we previously structured receivable finance transactions as off-balance sheet sales did the associated cash proceeds increase cash from operating activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we sold $68.6 million of notes receivable through off-balance sheet transactions.
The decision to structure sales of our notes receivable so that they are accounted for as on-balance sheet borrowings has not and will not, in and of itself, impact total cash flows; however, we expect that it has had and will have the effect of reducing cash inflows from operating activities and increasing cash inflows from financing activities.
Cash Flows From Investing Activities. Cash flows from investing activities increased $10.7 million from net cash inflows of $2.9 million to $13.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The
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increase was the result of lower 2009 purchases of property and equipment, partially offset by lower cash received in 2009 from our retained interests in notes receivable sold as compared to amounts received in the 2008 period. In addition, we also paid $6.1 million in the 2008 period for business acquisitions. No such business acquisitions were made in 2009.
Cash Flows From Financing Activities. Cash flows from financing activities decreased $37.2 million from net cash inflows of $44.5 million to inflows of $7.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. This decrease was primarily related to a decrease of approximately $58.4 million in net borrowings (i.e., borrowings net of repayments) that are collateralized by VOI notes receivable and by a decrease of net borrowings of approximately $30.8 million in 2009 under our lines-of-credit compared to $32.9 million in 2008, partially offset by the repayment of our $55.0 million senior secured notes on March 31, 2008. See Liquidity and Capital Resources for further discussion on our financing activities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary capital resources from internal operations are: (i) cash sales, (ii) down payments on homesite and VOI sales which are financed, (iii) proceeds from the sale of, or borrowings collateralized by, notes receivable, including cash received from our retained interests in notes receivable sold, (iv) cash from our finance operations, including principal and interest payments received on the purchase money mortgage loans arising from sales of VOIs and homesites and mortgage servicing fees, and (v) net cash generated from other resort services, including our resorts management operations, and other communities operations.
Historically our business model has depended on the availability of credit in the commercial markets. Resorts sales are generally dependent upon us providing financing to our buyers. Our ability to sell and/or borrow against our notes receivable from VOI buyers is a critical factor in our continued liquidity. When we sell VOIs, a financed buyer is only required to pay a minimum of 10% to 20% of the purchase in cash at the time of sale, depending on our assessment of the buyers credit; however, selling, marketing, and administrative expenses attributable to the sale are primarily cash expenses and exceed the buyers minimum required down-payment. Accordingly, having financing facilities available for the hypothecation, sale, or transfer of these vacation ownership receivables is a critical factor in our ability to meet our short and long-term cash needs. Historically, we have relied on our ability to sell receivables in the term securitization market in order to generate liquidity and create capacity in our receivable facilities. In addition, maintaining adequate VOI inventory to sell and pursue growth into new markets has historically resulted in the incurrence of debt for the acquisition, construction and development of new resorts. Bluegreen Communities has also historically incurred debt for the acquisition and development of our residential land communities.
In recent months, there have been unprecedented disruptions in the credit markets, which have made obtaining additional and replacement external sources of liquidity more difficult and more costly. The term securitization market has been virtually non-existent, and, as a result, financial institutions are reluctant to enter into new credit facilities for the purpose of providing financing on consumer receivables. Several lenders to the timeshare industry have announced that they will either be exiting the finance business or will not be entering into new financing commitments for the foreseeable future, including certain of our lenders, although such lenders continue to honor existing commitments. In addition, financing for real estate acquisition and development and the capital markets for corporate debt have been generally unavailable. While there is no assurance that we will be successful, we are currently exploring alternatives to the traditional credit and securitization markets for monetizing our VOI receivables.
In the fourth quarter of 2008, we implemented certain strategic initiatives with a view to better positioning our operations in the event of a prolonged downturn in the commercial credit markets. We anticipate that as a result of these and other initiatives, our VOI sales for 2009 will be materially less than our 2008 sales, (evidenced by our reduced VOI sales in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009). We intend to continue to monitor our results as well as the external environment in order to attempt to adjust our business to the conditions which exist to the extent possible. The ongoing goals of our strategic initiatives are designed to conserve cash and enhance our financial position by:
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Significantly reducing our Resorts sales operations in an effort to match our sales pace to our liquidity and known receivable capacity, to the extent possible; |
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Emphasizing cash-based business in our sales, resort management and finance operations; |
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Minimizing the cash requirements of Bluegreen Communities to the extent possible; |
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Reducing overhead and increasing efficiency; |
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Minimizing capital spending; |
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Working with our lenders to renew, extend, or refinance our credit facilities; |
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While there is no assurance that these goals will be achieved, initial actions taken to date include the following:
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We closed 11 of our 29 sales offices, including all of our off-site sales offices. Closures were concentrated on sales offices that were generating marginal profits and, in some cases, losses. Because we can typically sell our VOI inventory in any of our sales offices, our VOI inventory is saleable despite the closure of the sales office at any particular resort. Near the end of the second quarter of 2009, we reopened four sales offices in order to provide cash fee-based sales and marketing services under four recently executed arrangements with third party developers (see further discussion below). We believe that the incremental cost of operating these additional sales offices is less than the incremental cost of increasing marketing activities at existing sales offices to accommodate this additional business. |
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We implemented a credit underwriting program for our VOI financed sales. FICO© score criteria are being used as a condition of financing as well as in determining the appropriate level of down payment. |
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We eliminated certain marketing programs and are primarily focused on what we believe are our three most efficient programs: marketing to our existing owner base; marketing to consumers who purchased Sampler packages, which are one-year, prepaid rental packages allowing purchasers to experience the Bluegreen Vacation Club prior to purchasing a full VOI; and our Bass Pro Shops marketing program. Historically, these marketing programs have been more effective and as a result have had lower cash marketing expenses. |
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We are encouraging cash sales and higher down payments at the time of sale by refocusing our sales personnel through commission incentive programs. |
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We also have increased efforts to promote our existing 30-day, same-as-cash program to encourage consumers to pay off their loans early. |
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We have eliminated over 3,000 staff positions, including seasonal associates, which have reduced and we believe will continue to reduce, resorts SG&A and corporate SG&A in 2009. |
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Based on the opening or acquisition of new resorts during 2008 and 2009 (to date) and the expected completion of certain projects currently under development, we made a decision to materially reduce our inventory spending. We believe that we have adequate timeshare inventory to satisfy our projected sales for the remainder of 2009, and based on our reduced sales levels; for several years thereafter. |
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We are pursuing growth in our sales and marketing, resorts management, mortgage servicing and title businesses by seeking opportunities to use our core competencies in these areas to generate fee income by providing these services to third-parties. We recently entered into four contracts to provide sales, marketing, title and management services to third-parties on a cash fee-for-service basis. We will also be providing resort design and development services and mortgage services, under certain of these arrangements. In addition, although sales levels will be decreased, we believe our resorts management business and mortgage portfolio are sources of recurring cash receipts. |
Our actions at Bluegreen Communities have included the following steps taken with a view towards reducing cash expenditures:
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We consolidated field operations, thereby eliminating sales, construction and/or administrative activities at 12 locations. We created four regional sales offices, and instituted new policies with the goal of better distributing sales leads to our best performing sales associates. |
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We have eliminated those advertising programs which we believe have become less effective in the current market environment. We implemented a centralized contact management group with the goal of improving the efficiency of our Internet marketing campaigns which has become our primary marketing channel. |
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We have eliminated over 60% of our sales, marketing, development and administrative associates compared to the beginning of 2008 (excluding seasonal golf operations associates), which we believe will significantly reduce Communities SG&A in 2009. |
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As we have completed the development of phases of our communities, we expect development expenditures in 2009 to be materially below such expenditures in 2008. |
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We have organized a real estate advisory services business and will be pursuing opportunities to use our core competencies to provide asset management, market research and other real estate consulting services to third-parties on a fee basis. |
We have a material amount of debt maturing or requiring partial repayment in 2009, as well as facilities for which the advance period has or will expire. We intend to seek to renew, extend or refinance our debt and we believe that the implementation of our strategic initiatives has best positioned us to address these matters with our existing and future lenders. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in our efforts to renew, extend or refinance that debt, and if we are not successful, our liquidity would be significantly adversely impacted. Further, we may seek to raise additional debt or equity financing in the future to fund operations or repay outstanding debt. There is no assurance that such financing will be available to us on favorable terms or at all. In light of the current trading price of our common stock, financing involving the issuance of our common stock or securities convertible into our common stock would be highly dilutive to our existing shareholders.
Our levels of debt and debt service requirements have several important effects on our operations, including the following: (i) our significant cash requirements to service debt reduce the funds available for operations and future business opportunities and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, as well as conditions in the credit markets, generally; (ii) our leverage position increases our vulnerability to economic and competitive pressures; (iii) the financial covenants and other restrictions contained in indentures, credit agreements and other agreements relating to our indebtedness require us to meet certain financial tests and restrict our ability to, among other things, borrow additional funds, dispose of assets, make investments or pay cash dividends on or repurchase preferred or common stock (although we do not currently believe that any such transactions are likely to be structured so as to materially limit our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock or our ability repurchase shares in the near term; there is, although, no assurance this will remain true in the future); and (iv) our leverage position may limit funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate purposes. Certain of our competitors operate on a less leveraged basis and have greater operating and financial flexibility than we do.
We are currently working with Woodbridge Holdings Corporation (Woodbridge) to explore avenues in assisting us in obtaining liquidity in the sale or financing of our receivables, which may include, among other potential alternatives, Woodbridge forming a broker dealer to raise capital through private or public offerings, among other things. We have agreed to reimburse Woodbridge for certain expenses, including legal and professional fees, incurred in connection with this effort. As of June 30, 2009, we reimbursed approximately $550,000 to Woodbridge, and in July we paid approximately $50,000. As of June 30, 2009, Woodbridge beneficially owned 29% of our outstanding common stock.
The following is a discussion of our purchase and credit facilities that were important sources of our liquidity as of June 30, 2009. These facilities do not constitute all of our outstanding indebtedness as of June 30, 2009. Our other indebtedness includes outstanding junior subordinated debentures, borrowings collateralized by real estate inventories that were not incurred pursuant to an ongoing credit facility and capital leases.
Vacation Ownership Receivables Purchase Facilities Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have historically chosen to monetize our receivables through various facilities and through periodic term securitization transactions, as these arrangements provide us with cash inflows both currently and in the future at what we believe to be competitive rates without adding leverage to our balance sheet or retaining recourse for losses on the receivables sold. In addition, these sale transactions have historically generated gains on our income statement on a periodic basis, which would not be realized under a traditional financing arrangement. As previously
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discussed, we made the decision to structure future sales of our notes receivable so that they are accounted for as on-balance sheet borrowings. Recently, the term securitization market has had minimal activity and there can be no assurances that these types of transactions will be available in the future at acceptable cost, if at all. Based on our expected lower resorts sales pace, we believe that we will not need to enter into any new receivable financing facilities or term securitizations in until the third quarter of 2010, however there can be no assurances that this will be the case.
Historically, we have been a party to a number of securitization-type transactions, all of which in our opinion utilize customary structures and terms for transactions of this type. In each securitization-type transaction, we sold receivables to a wholly-owned special purpose entity which, in turn, sold the receivables either directly to third parties or to a trust established for the transaction. In each transaction, the receivables were sold on a non-recourse basis (except for breaches of certain representations and warranties) and the special purpose entity retained residual interest in the receivables sold. We have acted as servicer of the receivables pools in each transaction for a fee, with the servicing obligations specified under the applicable transaction documents. Under the terms of the applicable transaction documents, the cash payments received from obligors on the receivables sold are distributed to the investors (which, depending on the transaction, may acquire the receivables directly or purchase an interest in, or make loans secured by the receivables to, a trust that owns the receivables), parties providing services in connection with the facility, and our special purpose subsidiary as the holder of the retained interest in the receivables according to specified formulas. In general, available funds are applied monthly to pay fees to service providers, make interest and principal payments to investors, fund required reserves, if any, and pay distributions in respect of the retained interests in the receivables, pursuant to the terms of the transaction documents. However, to the extent the portfolio of receivables fails to satisfy specified performance criteria (as may occur due to an increase in default rates or loan loss severity) or other trigger events, the funds received from obligors are distributed on an accelerated basis to investors. In effect, during a period in which the accelerated payment formula is applicable, funds go to outside investors until they receive the full amount owed to them and only then are payments made to our subsidiary in its capacity as the holder of the retained interests. Depending on the circumstances and the transaction, the application of the accelerated payment formula may be permanent or temporary until the trigger event is cured. If the accelerated payment formula were to become applicable, the cash flow on the retained interests in the receivables would be reduced until the outside investors were paid or the regular payment formula was resumed. Such a reduction in cash flow could cause a decline in the fair value of our retained interests in the receivables sold. Declines in fair value that are determined to be other than temporary are charged to operations in the current period. In each facility, the failure of the pool of receivables to comply with specified portfolio covenants can create a trigger event, which results in the use of the accelerated payment formula (in certain circumstances until the trigger event is cured and in other circumstances permanently) and, to the extent there was any remaining commitment to purchase receivables from our special purpose subsidiary, the suspension or termination of that commitment. In addition, in each securitization-type facility, certain breaches of our obligations as servicer or other events allow the indenture trustee to cause the servicing to be transferred to a substitute third party servicer. In that case, our obligation to service the receivables would terminate and we would cease to receive a servicing fee.
The following is a summary of significant financial information related to our off-balance sheet facilities and securitizations and the related on-balance sheet retained interests during the periods presented below (in thousands):
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See Note 2 in Item 1 of this Report for additional information relating to our off-balance sheet arrangements.
In May, 2009, in our capacity as servicer of the 2002 Term Securitization, we exercised our servicer option, which caused for the full redemption of all classes of notes as of May 8, 2009. As a result of this exercise and the ultimate redemption, we, as servicer, exchanged cash of approximately $4.2 million and the retained interest in the 2002 Term Securitization for notes receivable and VOI inventory with an estimated fair value totaling approximately $17.9 million.
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Credit Facilities for Bluegreens Receivables and Inventories
We maintain various credit facilities with financial institutions that provide receivable, acquisition and development financing for our operations. We had the following credit facilities, as of June 30, 2009:
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Additional minimum quarterly cumulative payments commencing in January 2010 to fully amortize the loan by December 31, 2012. Principal payments are effected through agreed-upon release prices as real estate collateralizing the GMAC Communities Facility is sold, subject to the minimum required amortization discussed above. The interest rate on the GMAC Communities Facility was amended to the prime rate plus 2%, subject to various floors described below. |
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Credit Facilities for Bluegreen Resorts Receivables and Inventories
The GMAC AD&C Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repaid $2.4 million of the outstanding balance. Principal is repaid through agreed-upon release prices as VOIs are sold, subject to periodic minimum required amortization. Interest is due monthly. As of June 30, 2009 we had no availability under this facility.
On July 1, 2009, this facility was amended, which extended the maturity of the facility to June 30, 2012. The maturity date for the project loan collateralized by our Bluegreen Club 36TM resort in Las Vegas, Nevada (the Club 36 Loan), was extended to June 30, 2012 from its previous maturity of November 18, 2011. Maturity dates for two project loans related to our Fountains resort in Orlando, Florida (the Fountains Loan) did not change from September 2010 and March 2011. Principal payments will continue to be effected through agreed-upon release prices as timeshare interests in the resorts collateralizing the GMAC AD&C Facility are sold, subject to amended minimum required amortization on the Club 36 Loan and the Fountains Loan. There was no amendment to the interest rate and the facility will continue to bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR plus 4.50%. In addition, we pledged two of our existing undeveloped resort properties as additional collateral under the GMAC AD&C Facility.
BB&T Purchase Facility. On June 30, 2009, we amended and restated an existing timeshare notes receivable purchase facility with Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) (the BB&T Purchase Facility), extending the revolving advance period under the facility to June 29, 2010. Should a takeout financing (as defined in the applicable facility agreements) occur prior to June 29, 2010 then the facility limit either remains at the current facility limit of $150.0 million or decreases to $100.0 million, under certain circumstances. The 2009 BB&T Purchase Facility provides for the sale of our timeshare receivables at an advance rate of 67.5% of the principal balance up to a cumulative purchase price of $150.0 million on a revolving basis, subject to the terms of the facility, eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions. While ownership of the receivables is transferred for legal purposes, the transfers of receivables under the facility are accounted for as a financing transaction for financial accounting purposes. Accordingly, the receivables will continue to be reflected as assets and the associated obligations will be reflected as liabilities on the Companys balance sheet. The BB&T Purchase Facility is nonrecourse and was not guaranteed by us.
The existing outstanding balance as of June 30, 2009, initially remains at its then current advance rate of 82.4%; however, we will equally share with BB&T in the excess cash flows generated by the receivables sold (excess meaning after customary payments of fees, interest and principal under the facility) as the advance rate on the existing receivables reduces to 67.5%. The interest rate on the BB&T Purchase Facility is the prime rate plus 2.5%.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $22.4 million of VOI notes receivable to this facility and received cash proceeds of $18.1 million. We also had repayments of $15.9 million during 2009. Subsequent to the repayments and borrowings, our remaining availability at June 30, 2009, under this facility was $8.8 million; however, revolving availability increases as the outstanding balance is paid down during the revolving advance period.
The GE Bluegreen/Big Cedar Facility. In April 2007, the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Venture entered into a $45.0 million revolving VOI receivables credit facility with GE (the GE Bluegreen/Big Cedar Receivables Facility). Bluegreen Corporation has guaranteed the full payment and performance of the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Joint Venture in connection with the GE Bluegreen/Big Cedar Receivables Facility. The advance period under this facility expired on April 16, 2009, and all outstanding borrowings mature no later than April 16, 2016. The facility has detailed requirements with respect to the eligibility of receivables for inclusion and other conditions to funding. The borrowing base under the facility ranges from 97% - 90% (based on the spread between the weighted average note receivable coupon and GEs interest rate) of the outstanding principal balance of eligible notes receivable arising from the sale of VOIs. The facility includes affirmative, negative and financial covenants and events of default. All principal and interest payments received on pledged receivables are applied to principal and interest due under the facility. Indebtedness under the facility bears interest adjusted monthly at the one month LIBOR rate plus 1.75%.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $6.0 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $5.9 million. In addition, we received approximately $4.7 million which represents an additional borrowing up to the 97% borrowing base, with no additional VOI receivables being pledged
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during the first quarter of 2009. We also repaid $5.8 million. As of June 30, 2009, $38.5 million was outstanding under this facility.
Textron Facility. In April 2008, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. (BVU), our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a $75.0 million, revolving master acquisition, development and construction facility loan agreement (the Textron Facility) with Textron Financial Corporation (Textron). The Textron Facility has been used to facilitate the borrowing of funds for resort acquisition and development activities. Bluegreen Corporation has guaranteed all sub-loans under the master agreement. The project approval period for the Textron Facility expires in April 2010 with borrowing periods and maturity dates varying on the individual sub-loan agreements under the master facility. Borrowings under previously approved project commitments can be made through June 2012. Interest on the Textron Facility is equal to the prime rate plus 1.25% - 1.50% and is due monthly. The maturity date varies based on the sub-loan borrowing agreements, as follows, both subject to minimum required amortization during the periods prior to maturity: New Jersey April 2013; Wisconsin June 2013. As of June 30, 2009, an aggregate of $17.9 million was outstanding on the New Jersey and Wisconsin project loans.
In addition, certain other obligations to Textron and its affiliates in excess of $25.0 million and outstanding bonds purchased in Bluegreen Corporations term securitization transactions also reduce the availability under the Textron facility. At June 30, 2009, these other Textron obligations totaled approximately $36.8 million; therefore, the excess of $11.8 million over the $25.0 million threshold reduced our revolving availability under the Textron Facility to $45.3 million, subject to eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions.
In December 2008, Textron Financial Corporation announced a plan to exit most of its commercial finance business, including its timeshare finance programs. However, Textron has continued to honor its commitments under the Textron Facility to date.
The Foothill Facility. We have a revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc. (Foothill). Historically, we have primarily used this facility for borrowings collateralized by Bluegreen Communities receivables and inventory, but we may also use this facility for borrowings collateralized by the pledge of VOI receivables. The borrowing period for advances on eligible receivables expires on December 31, 2009, and the maturity date of all borrowings is December 31, 2010. The advance rate ranges from 85% to 90% of certain VOI receivables. Borrowings under this facility are subject to eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions. The interest rate charged on outstanding receivable borrowings under the facility, as amended, is the prime lending rate plus 0.25% when the average monthly outstanding loan balance under certain sub-lines is greater than or equal to $15.0 million. If the average monthly outstanding loan balance under certain sub-lines is less than $15.0 million, the interest rate is the greater of 4.00% or the prime lending rate plus 0.50%. All principal and interest payments received on pledged receivables are applied to principal and interest due under the facility.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $6.3 million of notes receivable to this facility and received cash proceeds of $5.7 million. In addition to these borrowings, we also made repayments of $13.7 million. As the Foothill facility is revolving, pursuant to the terms of the facility availability under the facility increases as cash is received on the VOI notes receivable collateralized under the facility and Foothill is repaid, up to the $30.0 million facility limit through the expiration of the advance period.
Liberty Bank Facility. During August 2008, we entered into a $75.0 million revolving timeshare receivables hypothecation facility with a syndicate of lenders led by Liberty Bank and assembled by Wellington Financial. The facility provides for a 90% advance on eligible receivables pledged under the facility during a two-year period ending on August 27, 2010, subject to customary terms and conditions. Amounts borrowed under the facility and interest incurred will be repaid as cash is collected on the pledged receivables, with the remaining balance, if any, being due on August 27, 2014. The facility bears interest at the one-month LIBOR plus 2.5%, subject to a floor of 5.75%. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we pledged $18.2 million of VOI notes receivable to this facility and received cash proceeds of $16.4 million. In addition to these borrowings we also had repayments of $6.9 million.
In July 2009, we pledged $2.3 million of VOI notes receivable as collateral for this facility and received cash proceeds of $2.0 million. Subsequent to the repayments and borrowings, our remaining availability under this facility was approximately $20.0 million. As the Liberty Bank facility is revolving, pursuant to the terms of the facility, and, availability under the facility increases as cash is received on the VOI notes receivable collateralized under the facility and Liberty Bank is repaid, up to the $75.0 million facility limit through the expiration of the advance period, pursuant to the terms of the facility.
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Other Effective Receivable Capacity. Pursuant to the terms of certain of our prior term securitizations and similar type transactions, we have the ability to substitute new eligible VOI notes receivable into such facilities in the event of receivables that were previously sold in such transactions are defaulted on or are the subject of an owner upgrade transaction, subject to certain limitations. These substitutions result in us receiving additional cash through our monthly distribution on our retained interest in notes receivable sold. We intend to continue to use this other effective receivable capacity for the foreseeable future, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable facilities.
Credit Facilities for Bluegreen Communities Receivables and Inventories
The Foothill Facility. See the description of this facility under Credit Facilities for Bluegreen Resorts Receivables and Inventories above. As amended, the Foothill facility provides no availability for Communities inventory; however, as of June 30, 2009, approximately $1.9 million of the outstanding balance was secured by the pledge of Bluegreen Communities receivable borrowings.
The GMAC Communities Facility. We have an outstanding balance under a credit facility with RFC (the GMAC Communities Facility) historically used to finance our Bluegreen Communities real estate acquisitions and development activities. The GMAC Communities Facility is secured by the real property homesites (and personal property related thereto) at the following Bluegreen Communities projects (the Secured Projects): Havenwood at Hunters Crossing (New Braunfels, Texas); The Bridges at Preston Crossings (Grayson County, Texas); King Oaks (College Station, Texas); Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard (New Braunfels, Texas); and Sanctuary Cove at St. Andrews Sound (Waverly, Georgia). In addition, the GMAC Communities Facility is secured by certain of our golf courses: Carolina National (Southport, North Carolina), the Preserve at Jordan Lake (Chapel Hill, North Carolina), The Bridges at Preston Crossings (Grayson County, Texas), Brickshire (New Kent, Virginia), Chapel Ridge (Pittsboro, NC), and Sanctuary Cove (Waverly, Georgia). The period during which we can add additional projects to the GMAC Communities Facility has expired.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repaid $1.8 million.
On July 1, 2009, we amended this credit facility extending the maturity of the facility to December 31, 2012. Prior to this amendment, $8.0 million and $49.6 million of the amounts outstanding under the GMAC Communities Facility were due in July 2009 and September 2009, respectively. In connection with the amendment, we repaid $10.0 million of the outstanding balance under the GMAC Communities Facility at closing, with additional minimum quarterly cumulative payments commencing in January 2010 to fully amortize the loan by December 31, 2012. Principal payments are effected through agreed-upon release prices as real estate collateralizing the GMAC Communities Facility is sold, subject to the minimum required amortization discussed above. The interest rate on the GMAC Communities Facility was amended to the prime rate plus 2%, subject to the following floors: (1) 10% until the balance of the loan has been reduced by a total of to $25 million (inclusive of the $10 million principal pay down referred to above) from the closing date balance, (2) 8% until the balance of the loan is less than or equal to $20 million, (3) 6% thereafter. In addition to the existing residential community projects and golf courses which already collateralized the GMAC Communities Facility, we pledged three of its other golf courses as additional collateral for the facility (included in the discussion above). We also agreed to pay certain fees and expenses in connection with the amendment, a portion of which is deferred until the maturity date and may be waived under certain circumstances.
Unsecured Credit Facility Wachovia Line-of-Credit
We have a $20.0 million unsecured line-of-credit with Wachovia Bank, N.A.. Amounts borrowed under the line bear interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.06% at June 30, 2009). Interest is due monthly. The line-of-credit agreement contains certain covenants and conditions typical of arrangements of this type.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we borrowed $8.0 million under this line-of-credit for general corporate purposes.
On July 30, 2009, we extended the maturity of this line-of-credit for 90 days to October 30, 2009 and paid $2.2 million reducing the outstanding balance under the line-of-credit to $15.7 million. As a result of the modification of this line-of-credit, we do not have any future availability under this line-of-credit. We are currently discussing the
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terms of a long term refinancing of this line-of-credit with the lender. There can be no assurances that such refinancing will be obtained on favorable terms, if at all.
Commitments
Our material commitments as of June 30, 2009 included the required payments due on our receivable-backed debt, lines-of-credit and other notes payable, commitments to complete our Bluegreen Resorts and Communities projects based on our sales contracts with customers and commitments under noncancelable operating leases.
The following tables summarize the contractual minimum principal and interest payments, respectively, required on all of our outstanding debt (including our receivable-backed debt, lines-of-credit and other notes and debentures payable) and our noncancelable operating leases by period date, as of June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
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Contractual Obligations |
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Receivable-backed notes payable |
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$ |
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$ |
16,541 |
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$ |
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$ |
238,993 |
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$ |
255,534 |
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Lines-of-credit and notes payable |
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81,273 |
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105,555 |
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32,674 |
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5,402 |
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224,904 |
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110,827 |
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110,827 |
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Noncancelable operating leases |
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9,750 |
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16,317 |
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10,160 |
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32,325 |
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68,552 |
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Total contractual obligations |
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91,023 |
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138,413 |
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42,834 |
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387,547 |
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659,817 |
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Interest Obligations (1) |
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Receivable-backed notes payable |
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10,775 |
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20,557 |
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20,227 |
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42,148 |
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93,707 |
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Lines-of-credit and notes payable |
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10,516 |
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11,240 |
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1,724 |
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1,162 |
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24,642 |
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Jr. Subordinated debentures |
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10,406 |
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15,530 |
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12,083 |
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130,651 |
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168,670 |
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Total contractual interest |
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31,697 |
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47,327 |
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34,034 |
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173,961 |
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287,019 |
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Total contractual obligations |
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122,720 |
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$ |
185,740 |
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$ |
76,868 |
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$ |
561,508 |
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946,836 |
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Assumes that the interest rate on variable rate debt remains the same as the rate at June 30, 2009. |
We intend to use cash flow from operations, including cash received from the sale/pledge of VOI notes receivable, and cash received from new borrowings under existing or future debt facilities in order to satisfy the principal payments required on contractual obligations. While this may not prove to be the case, we believe that we will be successful in renewing certain debt facilities and/or obtaining extensions. Based on this and the expected positive impact on our financial position of the strategic initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2008, we believe that we will be in a position to meet required debt payments when we expect them to be ultimately due, however there can be no assurance that this will be the case.
We estimate that the cash required to complete resort buildings, resort amenities and other common costs in projects in which sales have occurred was approximately $4.8 million as of June 30, 2009. We estimate that the total cash required to complete the phases of our Bluegreen Communities projects in which sales have occurred was approximately $21.4 million as of June 30, 2009. These amounts assume that we are not obligated to develop any building, project or amenity in which a commitment has not been made through a sales contract to a customer; however, we anticipate that we will incur such obligations in the future. We plan to fund these expenditures over the next three to ten years, primarily with cash generated from operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to generate the cash from operations necessary to complete the foregoing plans or that actual costs will not exceed those estimated.
We believe that our existing cash, anticipated cash generated from operations, anticipated future permitted borrowings under existing or proposed credit facilities and anticipated future sales of notes receivable under the purchase facilities and one or more replacement facilities we intend to put in place will be sufficient to meet our anticipated working capital, capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future, subject to the successful implementation of ongoing strategic initiatives and debt maturity extensions discussed above and the availability of credit. We will be required to renew or replace credit and receivables purchase facilities that have
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expired or that will expire in the near term. We will, in the future, also require additional credit facilities or will be required to issue corporate debt or equity securities. Any debt incurred or issued by us may be secured or unsecured, bear fixed or variable rate interest and may be subject to such terms as the lender may require and management believes acceptable. There can be no assurance that the credit facilities or receivables purchase facilities which have expired or which are scheduled to expire in the near term will be renewed or replaced or that sufficient funds will be available from operations or under existing, proposed or future revolving credit or other borrowing arrangements or receivables purchase facilities to meet our cash needs, including our debt service obligations. To the extent we are not able to sell notes receivable or borrow under such facilities, our ability to satisfy our obligations would be materially adversely affected.
Our credit facilities, indentures, and other outstanding debt instruments, and receivables purchase facilities include customary conditions to funding, eligibility requirements for collateral, cross-default and other acceleration provisions, certain financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, the repurchase of securities, payment of dividends (although we do not currently believe that any such transactions are likely to be structured so as to materially limit our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock or our ability repurchase shares in the near term; there is, although, no assurance this will remain true in the future), investments in joint ventures and other restricted payments, the incurrence of liens, and transactions with affiliates, as well as covenants concerning net worth, fixed charge coverage requirements, debt-to-equity ratios, portfolio performance requirements and events of default or termination. No assurance can be given that we will not be required to seek waivers of such covenants, that we will be successful in obtaining waivers, or that such covenants will not limit our ability to raise funds, sell receivables, satisfy or refinance our obligations or otherwise adversely affect our operations. In addition, our future operating performance and ability to meet our financial obligations will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which will be beyond our control.
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Controls and Procedures. |
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms and was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Legal Proceedings. |
Bluegreen Resorts
Kelly Fair Labor Standards Act Lawsuit
In Cause No. 08-cv-401-bbc, styled Steven Craig Kelly and Jack Clark, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bluegreen Corporation, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, two former sales representatives brought on July 28, 2008, a lawsuit in the Western District of Wisconsin on behalf of themselves and putative class members who are or were employed by us as sales associates and compensated on a commission-only basis. Plaintiffs alleged that we violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and that they and the collective class are or were covered, non-exempt employees under federal wage and hour laws, and are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay consistent with the FLSA. In the complaint, Plaintiffs sought unpaid compensation (minimum wage and overtime), liquidated damages, interest, costs, attorneys fees and other legal and equitable relief as the Court deems just and proper. In February of 2009, the court granted conditional class certification to the plaintiffs. On July 10, 2009 the parties settled the case and we agreed to pay the sum of approximately $1.5 million without admitting any liability. This amount was accrued at June 30, 2009. This amount will be paid to the plaintiffs in satisfaction of the class members possible state and federal claims and includes their attorneys fees and any other costs. The settlement is subject to court approval.
Bluegreen Communities
Mountain Lakes Mineral Rights
Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P., (Southwest), a subsidiary of Bluegreen Corporation, is the developer of the Mountain Lakes subdivision in Texas. In Cause No. 28006; styled Betty Yvon Lesley et a1 v. Bluff Dale Development Corporation, Bluegreen Southwest One. L.P. #et al. in the 266th Judicial District Court, Erath County, Texas, the plaintiffs filed a declaratory judgment action against Southwest seeking to develop their reserved mineral interests in, on and under the Mountain Lakes subdivision. The plaintiffs claims are based on property law, oil and gas law, contract and tort theories. The property owners association and some of the individual landowners have filed cross actions against Bluegreen, Southwest and individual directors of the property owners association related to the mineral rights and certain amenities in the subdivision as described below. On January 17, 2007, the court ruled that the restrictions placed on the development that prohibited oil and gas production and development were invalid and not enforceable as a matter of law, that such restrictions do not prohibit the development of the plaintiffs prior reserved mineral interests and that Southwest breached its duty to lease the minerals to third parties for development. The Court further ruled that Southwest is the sole holder of the right to lease the minerals to third parties. The order granting the plaintiffs motion was severed into a new cause styled Cause No. 28769 Betty Yvon Lesley et a1 v. Bluff Dale Development Corporation, Bluegreen Southwest One. L.P. #et al. in the 266th Judicial District Court, Erath County, Texas. Southwest appealed the trial courts ruling. On January 22, 2009, in Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P. et al. v. Betty Yvon Lesley et al.; in the 11th Court of Appeals, Eastland, Texas, the Appellate Court reversed the trial courts decision and ruled in Southwests favor and determined that all executive rights were owned by Southwest and then transferred to the individual property owners in connection with the sales of land. All property owner claims were decided in favor of Southwest. It was also decided that Southwest did not breach a fiduciary duty to the Plaintiffs as an executive rights holder. As a result of this decision, there are no damages or attorneys fees are owed to the Plaintiffs. On May 14, 2009, the Plaintiffs filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court asking the Court to reverse the Appellate Courts decision in favor of Bluegreen. No information is available as to when the Court will render a decision as to whether or not it will take the appeal. As of June 30, 2009, we had accrued $1.5 million in connection with the issues raised related to the mineral rights claims.
In the ordinary course of our business, we become subject to claims or proceedings from time to time relating to the purchase, subdivision, sale or financing of real estate. Additionally, from time to time, we become involved in disputes with existing and former employees, vendors, taxing jurisdictions and various other parties. Unless otherwise described above, we believe that these claims are routine litigation incidental to our business.
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Risk Factors. |
Other than what is discussed below, there have not been any material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Actions by third-party rating agencies could adversely impact our ability to obtain, renew, or extend credit facilities, debt, or otherwise raise capital.
In the current environment, rating agencies are reviewing prior corporate and specific transaction ratings in light of tightened ratings criteria. Bluegreen has recently been informed that one of the rating agencies downgraded their original ratings on certain bond classes in Bluegreens prior securitizations. As a result of this or any future downgrades, holders of such bonds may be required to sell those bonds in the market place and such sales could occur at a discount, which could impact the perceived value of such bonds and Bluegreens ability to sell future securitization bonds at favorable terms, if at all.
In addition, if applicable rating agencies were to downgrade Bluegreens corporate credit ratings, Bluegreens ability to raise capital and/or issue debt at favorable terms or at all could be adversely impacted. Such a downgrade could materially adversely affect Bluegreens liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we did not repurchase any of our equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Board of Directors has adopted and publicly announced a share repurchase program. Repurchases under such programs from time to time are subject to the price of our stock, prevailing market conditions, our financial condition and available resources, other investment alternatives and other factors. We are not required to seek shareholder approval of share repurchase programs, have not done so in the past, and, except as required under applicable law, we do not anticipate doing so in the future. We have not repurchased any shares since the fiscal year ended April 1, 2001. As of June 30, 2009, there were 694,500 shares remaining for purchase under our current repurchase program.
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Exhibits. |
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10.101 |
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Second Amended and Restated Indenture dated June 1, 2009 between BXG Timeshare Trust I as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer, US Bank, N.A. as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian, and Branch Banking and Trust Company as Agent. |
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Second Amended and Restated Standard Definitions to Indenture dated June 1, 2009 between BXG Timeshare Trust I as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer, US Bank, N.A. as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian, and Branch Banking and Trust Company as Agent. |
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Second Amended and Restated Note Funding Agreement dated June 1, 2009 among BXG Timeshare Trust I as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation as Seller and Servicer, Bluegreen Timeshare Finance Corporation I as Depositor, various Purchaser Parties, and Branch Banking and Trust Company as Agent. |
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Second Amended Trust Agreement dated June 1, 2009 between Bluegreen Timeshare Finance Corporation I, as Depositor and Residual Interest Holder, GSS Holdings, Inc., as Trust Owner, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Owner Trustee |
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Fourth Amendment to Loan Agreement and Other Loan Documents, dated July 1, 2009 between Bluegreen Corporation of the Rockies, Bluegreen Golf Clubs, Inc., Bluegreen Properties of Virginia, Inc., Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P., Catawba Falls, LLC, and RFC Construction Funding Corp., as successor in interest to and assignee of Residential Funding Corporation. |
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Fourth Modification Agreement (AD&C Loan) dated July 1, 2009, between Bluegreen Vacations |
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Seventh Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated July 30, 2009 by and among the Registrant, certain subsidiaries of the Registrant and Wachovia Bank, N.A. for $15.7 million, unsecured revolving line-of-credit due October 30, 2009. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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/S/ JOHN M. MALONEY, JR. |
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John M. Maloney, Jr., |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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/S/ ANTHONY M. PULEO |
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Anthony M. Puleo, |
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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/S/ RAYMOND S. LOPEZ |
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Raymond S. Lopez, |
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