The following discussion and analysis should be read together with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the basis of presentation for the consolidated financial statements prior toSeptember 30, 2020 (the date of the spin-off of the Company from Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation) which reflect combined financial statements ofBBX Capital, Inc. and its subsidiaries and do not necessarily reflect what the results of operations, financial position, or cash flows would have been hadBBX Capital, Inc. and its subsidiaries been a separate entity or what the results of operations, financial position, or cash flows will be in the future. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements, including those that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, those discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in Part 1. Item 1A "Risk Factors" and Item 1 "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." The Management Discussion and Analysis of this Annual Report on Form 10-K discusses 2022 and 2021 items and year-to-year comparisons between the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021. Discussions of 2020 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2021 and 2020 are not included in this Form 10-K and can be found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2021 . Such reports and other information filed by the Company with theSEC are available free of charge on our website at www.bbxcapital.com or with theSEC at www.sec.gov. Overview
As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the Company had total consolidated assets of approximately$562.8 million and shareholders' equity of approximately$334.3 million . Net income attributable to shareholders for the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately$28.0 million and$46.9 million , respectively.
Impact of Current Economic Issues and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Economic trends in theU.S. and global economies and the industries in which the Company operates, have impacted the Company by contributing to i) decreased consumer demand, ii) disruptions in global supply chains, iii) employee absenteeism and a general labor shortage, and iv) increased economic uncertainty. In light of the uncertain duration and impact of current economic trends, the Company has focused on maintaining significant cash balances. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the Company's consolidated cash balances were$127.6 million . Inflation for the twelve months endedDecember 31, 2022 was 6.5%, and there has been broad based price increases for goods and services. TheFederal Reserve has sought to address inflation through monetary policy, including the wind-down of quantitative easing and by increasing the Federal Funds rate. The Russian invasion ofUkraine and the related embargoes againstRussia , as well as the impact of the efforts byChina to mitigate COVID-19 cases in that country, worsened supply chain issues with the potential of further exacerbating inflationary trends. It is possible thatthe United States and/or the global economy generally will experience a recession of an uncertain magnitude and duration as a result of monetary policies addressing inflationary trends and for other reasons. These conditions can negatively affect our operating results by resulting in, among other things: (i) higher interest expense on variable rate debt and any new debt, (ii) lower gross margins due to increased costs of manufactured or purchased inventory and shipping, (iii) a decline in the availability of debt and equity capital for new real estate investments and the number of real estate development projects meeting the Company's investment criteria, (iv) higher overall operating expenses due to increases in labor and service costs, (v) a reduction in customer demand for our products, (vi) a shift in customer behavior as higher prices affect customer retention and higher consumer borrowing costs, including mortgage borrowings, affect customer demand, and (vii) increased risk of impairments as a result of declining valuations. In light of inflationary conditions, we have taken steps to increase the prices of our products; however, such increases may not be accepted by our customers, may not adequately offset the increases in our costs, and/or could negatively impact customer retention and our gross margin. There is no assurance that the Company's operating subsidiaries will be able to increase prices in response to increasing costs, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. BBXRE has experienced a significant increase in commodity and labor prices, which has resulted in higher development and construction costs, and disruptions in the supply chain for certain commodities and equipment have resulted in ongoing supply shortages of building materials, equipment, and appliances. These factors have impacted the timing of certain projects currently under construction and the commencement of construction of new projects. Furthermore, homebuilders have seen a general softening of demand, and the increase in mortgage rates have had an adverse impact on residential home sales. In addition, rising interest rates have increased the cost of the Company's outstanding indebtedness and any financing for new development projects. Increased rates have also had an adverse impact on the availability of financing, and the anticipated profitability of development projects, as a majority of development costs are financed with third party debt and capitalization rates related to multifamily apartment communities are generally impacted by interest rates. BBXRE has also recently observed a decline in the number of potential investors interested in pursuing equity or debt financing for new multifamily apartment developments and the acquisition of stabilized multifamily apartment communities. Although such factors have not yet materially impacted BBXRE's results of operations, we expect that they may have an adverse impact on BBXRE's operating results in future periods. 32
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Similarly, as a result of inflationary pressures and ongoing disruptions in global supply chains, IT'SUGAR experienced an increase in the cost of inventory and freight, as well as delays in its supply chain. While IT'SUGAR has generally been able to mitigate the impact of increased costs through increases in the prices of its products, supply chain disruptions have impacted its ability to maintain historical inventory levels at its retail locations. To the extent that costs continue to increase, there is no assurance that IT'SUGAR will be able to continue to increase the prices of its products without significantly impacting consumer demand and its sales volume. Further, following difficulties in maintaining appropriate inventory levels during fiscal 2021, IT'SUGAR increased the inventory levels at its retail locations in 2022 in an effort to ensure that it can meet consumer demand; however, in light of current economic conditions, including a possible slowdown in consumer demand, increased inventory levels have increased the risk that IT'SUGAR may be unable to sell the products timely which may among other things result in inventory writedowns. IT'SUGAR has also experienced an increase in payroll costs as a result of shortages in available labor at its retail locations. Global supply chain disruptions and increases in commodity prices have also contributed to a significant increase in Renin's costs related to shipping and raw materials, as well as delays in its supply chains, which have: (i) negatively impacted Renin's product costs and gross margin, (ii) increased the risk that Renin will be unable to fulfill customer orders, and (iii) negatively impacted Renin's working capital and cash flows due to increased inventory in transit, a prolonged period between when it is required to pay its suppliers and it is paid by its customers, and an overall decline in its gross margin. While Renin has obtained price increases for many of its products, Renin's gross margin has nonetheless been negatively impacted by these cost pressures. Additionally, the negotiation of increased prices with customers increases the risk that customers will pursue alternative sources for Renin's products, which may result in Renin losing customers or require it to lower prices in an effort to retain customers. Increases in interest rates will also adversely impact Renin's results. Further, Renin has recently observed a decline in consumer demand, which Renin believes may be attributable to (i) the impact of price increases and overall inflationary pressures on consumer behavior and (ii) a shift in consumer spending away from home improvements as the economy has reopened. In addition, following difficulties in maintaining appropriate inventory levels during 2021, Renin has increased its inventory levels in an effort to ensure that it can meet consumer demand; however, in light of current economic conditions, including a slowdown in consumer demand, such increased inventory levels have increased the risk of Renin being unable to sell such products and the risk of inventory writedowns. In addition, as part of Renin's efforts to mitigate the impact of the current economic environment on its business, Renin executed a lease agreement for a new manufacturing and distribution facility near one of its existing locations inCanada , with the goal of substantially winding down its operations in one of its other facilities and eliminating other logistics and warehousing facilities. In connection with these efforts, Renin expects to incur in excess of$2.0 million related to, among other things, severance expenses, relocation and freight costs to transfer inventory, and capital expenditures for new racking for storage and equipment. However, there is no assurance that these efforts and the related upfront costs, which Renin believes will reduce its operating costs over time, will result in the expected cost savings and will not have unanticipated impacts on Renin's operations, including its ability to meet customer demand. 33
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Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations
Consolidated Results
The following summarizes key financial highlights for the year ended
? Total consolidated revenues of
2021.
? Income before income taxes of
2021.
? Net income attributable to common shareholders of
to$46.9 million during 2021. ? Diluted earnings per share of$ 1.81 compared to$ 2.63 during 2021.
The Company's consolidated results for the year ended
? A net increase of
income taxes during 2022 as compared to 2021, which reflects (i) the
recognition of a
County,
earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures primarily as a result of sales
activity in 2022, including the Miramar East/West joint venture's sale of its
multifamily apartment communities, the Altis Little Havana joint venture's
sale of its multifamily apartment community, BBXRE's sale of its equity
interest in the
of single-family homes, partially offset by (i) a decrease in net profits from
BBXRE's sale of lots to homebuilders at the
reflecting that BBXRE sold 178 developed lots during 2022 compared to
385 developed lots and 299 undeveloped lots during 2021, and (ii) a net
decrease in recoveries from loan losses; offset by
? A net decrease of
taxes during 2022 as compared to 2021, which primarily reflects the
recognition of a
IT'SUGAR in the Company's financial statements during 2021 as a result of
IT'SUGAR emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in
? The net increase of
2022 as compared to 2021, which primarily reflects (i) a net decrease in sales
as a result of lower customer demand, (ii) a decrease in its gross margin
percentage related to significant increases in costs related to freight, raw
materials, and labor and lower absorption of fixed manufacturing overhead
resulting from a decline in sales volumes, and (iii) higher interest expense;
and
? A net increase of
expenses primarily related to higher compensation expense, including the
impact of restricted stock awards granted inJanuary 2022 . Segment Results
Information regarding income (loss) before income taxes by reportable segment is set forth in the table below (in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 BBX Capital Real Estate$ 75,231 58,311 9,988 BBX Sweet Holdings 189 15,784 (47,473 ) Renin (15,444 ) (986 ) (3,572 ) Other 1,015 1,390 (2,915 ) Reconciling items and eliminations (18,200 ) (10,258 ) (14,366 ) Income (loss) before income taxes$ 42,791 64,241 (58,338 ) (Provision) benefit for income taxes (15,149 ) (17,175 ) 11,248 Net income (loss) 27,642 47,066 (47,090 ) Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 378 (155 ) 4,803 Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders$ 28,020 46,911 (42,287 ) 34
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BBX Capital Real Estate Reportable Segment
Segment DescriptionBBX Capital Real Estate is engaged in the acquisition, development, construction, ownership, financing, and management of real estate and investments in real estate joint ventures, including investments in multifamily rental apartment communities, single-family master-planned for sale housing communities, and commercial properties located primarily inFlorida . SinceNovember 2018 ,BBX Capital Real Estate has owned a 50% equity interest in the Altman Companies, a developer and manager of multifamily rental apartment communities, and inJanuary 2023 ,BBX Capital Real Estate acquired the remaining equity interests in the Altman Companies. In addition, BBXRE manages the legacy assets acquired in connection with the Company's sale of BankAtlantic in 2012, including portfolios of loans receivable, real estate properties, and judgments against past borrowers. In an effort to diversify its portfolio of real estate developments, BBXRE is also currently pursuing investment opportunities in the development of warehouse and logistics facilities and has expanded its operating platform to include a logistics real estate division. Further, as market conditions permit, the Altman Companies may also evaluate potential opportunities to develop multifamily apartment communities in new geographical areas, as well as multifamily apartment communities that include affordable housing. Overview During 2021 and into the first half of 2022, BBXRE's operations benefited from an increase in demand for single-family and multifamily apartment housing in many of the markets inFlorida in which BBXRE operates, as sales at BBXRE's single-family home developments and leasing at its multifamily apartment developments sponsored by the Altman Companies were exceeding prior expectations. Further, BBXRE had benefited from (i) investor demand for the acquisition of stabilized multifamily apartment communities, as evidenced by the sale of three communities sponsored by the Altman Companies in 2021 and three additional communities sponsored by the Altman Companies in 2022, and (ii) the availability of debt and equity capital for financing new multifamily apartment developments, as evidenced by the Altman Companies commencing the development of three multifamily apartment communities in 2021 and two multifamily apartment communities in 2022. However, more recently, rising interest rates have increased the cost of the Company's outstanding indebtedness and any new financing and have also had an adverse impact on applications for mortgage financing and home sales, the availability of financing, and the anticipated profitability of development projects, as (i) a majority of development costs are financed with third party debt and (ii) capitalization rates related to multifamily apartment communities are generally impacted by interest rates. BBXRE has also recently observed a decline in the number of potential investors interested in pursuing equity or debt financing for new multifamily apartment developments and the acquisition of stabilized multifamily apartment communities, which BBXRE believes is also a result of rising interest rates and an overall decline in economic and market conditions. In addition, there has also been a significant increase in land, commodity, and labor prices, which has resulted in higher development and construction costs, and disruptions in supply chains for certain commodities and equipment, which has resulted in ongoing supply shortages of building materials, equipment, and appliances. These factors have negatively impacted (i) the timing of projects currently under construction and (ii) the commencement of new development opportunities and the anticipated profitability of such developments and may have a material adverse impact on BBXRE's results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition in future periods, particularly if debt and equity financing is not available for new projects or are only available on less attractive terms and (iii) the values of multifamily apartment communities are adversely impacted by an increase in capitalization rates or a decline in the number of potential purchasers. While BBXRE's operating results in 2021 and 2022 significantly benefited from demand for single-family and multifamily housing, BBXRE currently expects a significant decline in revenues and net income over the next several years as compared to 2021 and 2022 based on its current pipeline of investments, which reflects, among other things, (i) the accelerated monetization of certain investments from future years into 2021 and 2022 as a result of market conditions, (ii) the temporary delay of the commencement of new development projects in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is resulting in a decline in expected monetization of investments in the near future, and (iii) more recently, a decrease in the number of potential development opportunities which meet its investment criteria, which is expected to result in a decline in fee income recognized by the Altman Companies from new development projects. As a result, BBXRE continues to remain focused on the sourcing and deployment of capital in investments in new development opportunities where supported by market conditions, including (i) the expansion of its investments in multifamily rental apartment communities through the Altman Companies and (ii) investing in the development of warehouse and logistics facilities through its recently formed logistics real estate division, with the ultimate goal of building long-term shareholder value and a diversified portfolio of profitable real estate investments that generate recurring earnings and cash flows in future periods. However, due to the expected life cycle of these developments, which generally results in the monetization of an investment approximately three years following the commencement of the development, BBXRE does not expect that its operating results will significantly benefit from these efforts in the near term. Further, rising interest rates, increases in development costs, and a decline in economic and market conditions have more recently adversely impacted the costs and availability of debt and equity capital and reduced the number of development projects meeting its investment criteria, and such conditions are expected to adversely impact BBXRE's plans to deploy capital in investments in new development opportunities.
The Altman Companies and Related Investments
As ofDecember 31, 2022 ,BBX Capital Real Estate owned a 50% equity interest in the Altman Companies, a joint venture between BBXRE andJoel Altman engaged in the development, construction, and management of multifamily apartment communities, and as further described below, inJanuary 2023 ,BBX Capital Real Estate acquired the remaining equity interests in the Altman Companies. 35
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BBXRE's Ownership in the Altman Companies and Acquisition of Additional Equity Interests in 2023
InNovember 2018 ,BBX Capital Real Estate acquired a 50% equity interest in the Altman Companies for cash consideration of$14.6 million , including$2.3 million in transaction costs, withMr. Altman retaining a 50% equity interest. While the Altman Companies was a joint venture between BBXRE andMr. Altman , the parties shared decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions. To the extent that the parties could not reach consensus on a matter, the operating agreement generally provided that a third party would resolve such matter; however, for certain decisions, the operating agreement provided that the venture could not proceed with such matters without approval from both parties. Pursuant to the operating agreement of the Altman Companies, BBXRE also agreed to acquire an additional 40% equity interest in the Altman Companies fromMr. Altman inJanuary 2023 for a purchase price of$9.4 million , subject to certain adjustments (including reimbursements for predevelopment expenditures incurred at the time of the acquisition), at which time BBXRE would also acquire control and decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions related to the Altman Companies as of and subsequent to the acquisition. Further,Mr. Altman also had the right, at his option or in other predefined circumstances, to require BBXRE to purchase his remaining 10% equity interest in the Altman Companies for$2.4 million , at which timeMr. Altman would no longer serve as an employee of the Altman Companies and no longer have an equity interest in the Altman Companies. However, irrespective of BBXRE's acquisition of additional equity interests in the Altman Companies,Mr. Altman is entitled to retain his membership interests, including his decision-making rights, in the managing member of all development joint ventures that were originated prior to BBXRE's acquisition of such equity interests in the Altman Companies fromMr. Altman . OnJanuary 31, 2023 (the "Acquisition Date"), BBXRE closed on the acquisition of the additional 40% equity interests in the Altman Companies for$8.1 million , reflecting the base purchase price of$9.4 million , an additional$0.1 million of reimbursements for predevelopment expenditures incurred at the time of the acquisition, and a downward adjustment of$1.4 million to reflect an estimated working capital deficit calculated pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement, the final working capital adjustment amount will be determined by BBXRE andMr. Altman following the closing and may result in the payment of additional consideration toMr. Altman or a refund to BBXRE. In connection with the acquisition of the 40% interest fromMr. Altman , BBXRE also acquired the remaining 10% equity interest owned byMr. Altman . Pursuant to the terms of the modified arrangement for the acquisition of the remaining 10% equity interest, the parties agreed thatMr. Altman will remain employed by the Altman Companies and that the remaining$2.4 million payment for the interest will be deferred until the earlier of (i) the termination ofMr. Altman's employment from the Altman Companies or (ii)November 30, 2028 (the "Final Payment Date"). In addition, the parties agreed to the following terms related to new development projects commencing subsequent to the Acquisition Date :
? With respect to certain proposed development projects in predevelopment, Mr.
Altman will be entitled to invest in the managing member of any joint venture
formed to invest in such projects as if his ownership percentage in the
Altman Companies was still 10% if the projects commence prior to the Final
Payment Date.
? With respect to certain proposed development projects that were determined to
be unlikely to proceed and for which
for his share of predevelopment expenditures at closing, BBXRE agreed to
reimburse
projects ultimately proceed at a later date prior to the Final Payment Date.
Further, if the projects commence prior to the Final Payment Date,
will also be entitled to invest in the managing member of any joint venture
formed to invest in such projects as if his ownership percentage in the Altman
Companies was still 10%.
? With respect to all other projects that commence prior to the Final Payment
Date,
joint venture formed to invest in such projects as if his relative ownership
percentage in the Altman Companies was 10%. However, in such case, his
investment in the ventures will be entitled to profits similar to those earned
by non-managing members rather than the profits to which BBXRE will be
entitled as the managing member. If
additional joint ventures, BBXRE will be entitled to offset his required
capital contribution against the deferred
As a result of the transaction, BBXRE is now entitled to nominate all members of the executive committee responsible for the management of the Altman Companies (although BBXRE has continued to nominateMr. Altman as a member of the committee) and is deemed to have acquired control and decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions related to the Altman Companies. Further, BBXRE will have decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions for any development joint venture that is sponsored and formed by the Altman Companies subsequent to the Acquisition Date. However, as discussed above,Mr. Altman has retained his membership interests, including his decision-making rights, in the managing member of all development joint ventures that were originated prior to BBXRE's acquisition of the remaining equity interests in the Altman Companies fromMr. Altman .
Accounting for
Through the Acquisition Date, the Company accounted for its investment in the Altman Companies under the equity method of accounting, as BBXRE andMr. Altman jointly managed the Altman Companies and shared decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions through such date. Further, the Company has accounted for its investments in the managing member of development joint ventures that were originated prior to the Acquisition Date under the equity method of accounting, as BBXRE andMr. Altman similarly shared decision-making authority for all significant operating and financing decisions related to the managing member of such joint ventures. As a result of BBXRE's acquisition of control and decision-making authority over the Altman Companies, the Company will now consolidate the Altman Companies in its financial statements as of the Acquisition Date using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed associated with an acquiree be recognized at their fair values at the acquisition date. As a result, during the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , the Company will remeasure the carrying value of its current equity interests in the Altman Companies at fair value as of the Acquisition Date, with any resulting remeasurement adjustment recognized in the Company's statement of operations, and the Company expects to recognize goodwill based on the difference between (i) the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the Altman Companies at the Acquisition Date and (ii) the aggregate of the consideration transferred (measured in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting) and the fair values of the Company's current equity interest and any noncontrolling interests in the Altman Companies at the acquisition date. As a result of the acquisition, the Company expects that it will also consolidate the managing member of any new development joint ventures that are sponsored and formed by the Altman Companies commencing as of and subsequent to the Acquisition Date. Further, whileJoel Altman will generally retain his decision-making rights in the managing member of development joint ventures that were originated prior to the Acquisition Date, the Company is continuing to evaluate its accounting for its investment in such joint ventures as of and subsequent to the Acquisition Date under the applicable accounting guidance. 36
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Developments Monetized in 2022
During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , joint ventures sponsored by the Altman Companies sold: (i) Altis Little Havana, a 224-unit multifamily apartment community located inMiami, Florida , (ii)Altis Miramar , a 320-unit multifamily apartment community located inMiramar, Florida , and (iii)Altra Miramar , a 330-unit multifamily apartment community adjacent toAltis Miramar . As a result of these sales, BBXRE received total cash distributions of$25.8 million and recognized total equity earnings of$22.6 million from its investments in the respective joint ventures. New Developments During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , joint ventures sponsored by the Altman Companies closed on development financing and commenced the development of (i) Altis Santa Barbara, a planned 242-unit multifamily apartment community inNaples, Florida and (ii)Altra Kendall , a planned 342-unit multifamily apartment community in Kendall,Florida . In 2019, BBXRE andJoel Altman had previously invested in the Altis Lake WillisVineland joint venture, which was sponsored by the Altman Companies to acquire land, obtain entitlements, and fund predevelopment costs for the development of a multifamily apartment community inOrlando, Florida . In 2021, the joint venture decided to develop the project in two phases. Accordingly, inSeptember 2021 , the Altis Lake Willis Phase 1 joint venture was formed to develop the first phase of the project, which is expected to be comprised of a 329-unit multifamily apartment community, and the joint venture closed on its development financing and commenced development of the community. In connection with the closing, BBXRE andJoel Altman acquired membership interests in the managing member of the Altis Lake Willis Phase 1 joint venture and retained their respective ownership interests in the land and predevelopment costs related to the anticipated second phase of the project through the existingAltis Lake Willis Vineland joint venture. InSeptember 2022 , the Altis Lake Willis Phase 2 joint venture was formed to develop the second phase of the project, which is expected to be comprised of a 230-unit multifamily apartment community, and the remaining land held by the Altis Lake Willis Vineland joint venture was transferred to the Altis Lake Willis Phase 2 joint venture in exchange for cash. In connection with the transfer of the land, BBXRE andJoel Altman also acquired membership interests in the managing member of the Altis Lake Willis Phase 2 joint venture. As a result of the transaction, BBXRE received a cash distribution of approximately$2.3 million from the Altis Lake Willis Vineland joint venture and recognized approximately$0.4 million of equity earnings from its investment in the venture during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 . As ofDecember 31, 2022 , construction activities related to the development of Altis Lake Willis Phase 2 had commenced, and the joint venture was continuing to seek debt financing for the project. Business Update During 2021 and into the first half of 2022, developments sponsored by the Altman Companies benefited from an increase in demand for multifamily apartment housing in many of the markets inFlorida in which the Altman Companies operates, as the volume of new leases and rental rates at its completed developments were generally exceeding prior expectations. Further, as evidenced by the sales of Altis Little Havana inJune 2022 andAltis Miramar andAltra Miramar inJuly 2022 , investor demand for the acquisition of stabilized multifamily apartment communities continued to be strong. However, more recently there has been observed (i) a deceleration in the growth of rental rates at the Altman Companies developments, as well a decline in rates in certain markets, (ii) a slowdown in investor demand for multifamily apartment communities and indications of an increase in capitalization rates, both of which are expected to have a negative impact on the value of multifamily apartment communities, (iii) a relative decline in the availability of debt and equity capital for new multifamily apartment developments, and (iv) a decrease in the number of potential development projects which meet applicable investment criteria. These conditions are believed to be the result of increases in interest rates and a decline in economic and market conditions. With respect to its communities where construction commenced in 2021 and 2022, while the Altman Companies' development budgets for these projects contemplated increases in commodity and labor prices, the Altman Companies has continued to experience (i) significant volatility in development costs, including higher than anticipated interest costs related to debt financing and unanticipated increases in commodities costs, and (ii) delays in the timing of the completion of projects. While the Altman Companies previously anticipated that the impact of higher development costs on the profits expected to be earned on these developments would be offset to some extent by various factors, including higher rental rates currently resulting from inflationary factors and demand for multifamily housing, the Altman Companies now believes that, in light of a decrease in investor demand and an increase in capitalization rates, which would negatively impact the values at which these communities could be sold upon stabilization and the timing of such sales, there is significant risk that these projects will be less profitable than previously expected or may not be profitable at all. During 2021 and 2022, the Altman Companies also identified various new opportunities for developments but many of these development projects no longer meet the Altman Companies' investment criteria due to a combination of (i) significant increases in development costs, including the cost of land, commodities, labor, and property insurance, (ii) supply chain disruptions and material shortages, (iii) the impact of higher interest rates and insurance costs on development costs and the estimated values at which multifamily apartment communities can be sold, and (iv) the increased uncertainty related to whether growth in rental rates will be able to offset more recent increases in development costs. In addition, the Altman Companies has observed a relative decline in the availability, as well as increases in the cost, of debt and equity capital for new development opportunities, and uncertainty in the overall economy and compression in the profits expected to be earned from new developments has increased the risk of the Altman Companies being unable to identify equity and/or debt financing on acceptable terms, or at all. As a result of these factors, during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the Altman Companies made a decision not to move forward with these prospective development opportunities and recognized losses related to predevelopment expenditures for such developments. Further, the Altman Companies anticipates that its operating results will no longer include the previously anticipated development, general contractor, and management fees related to such projects. Other Matters In certain circumstances, the Altman Companies may acquire the 40% membership interests in AGC that are not owned by the Altman Companies for a purchase price based on formulas set forth in the operating agreement of AGC. Following the acquisition ofMr. Altman's equity interests in the Altman Companies inJanuary 2023 , BBXRE currently expects that it will exercise its right to acquire the remaining 40% membership interests in AGC in 2023. Due to the formula applicable to the option pursuant to which BBXRE is permitted to acquire such interests, which is primarily calculated based on AGC's working capital balance and a percentage of expected profits from current construction projects and is not calculated based on the fair value of such interests, BBXRE does not expect to pay a significant amount of cash upon the closing of the acquisition of such interests. However, BBXRE would assume responsibility for any working capital deficits related to AGC at the time of closing and may be obligated to pay a percentage of profits from AGC, if any, to the seller over time. InMarch 2023 , the Altman Companies amended and restated the operating agreement of AMC to admit an unaffiliated property management company as a joint venture partner. The Altman Companies is continuing to serve as the managing member of AMC, with any major decisions requiring the approval of both parties. Once the parties have received any necessary consents related to the formation of the joint ventures as required by various stakeholders, including certain lenders, equity investors, and regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, the unaffiliated property management company will serve as the managing member of AMC, with any major decisions continuing to require the approval of both parties. Under the terms of the operating agreement, the parties will each be entitled to receive distributions of available cash of the joint venture based on a proscribed formula within the operating agreement, with the parties generally each receiving 50% of distributable cash after the unaffiliated property management company has received its initial contribution to AMC and the parties have received a return of any additional capital contributions subsequent to the formation of the joint venture. Further, pursuant to the terms of the agreement, each party has the right to terminate the joint venture arrangement at any time, with such termination resulting in the unaffiliated property management company transferring its ownership interests in AMC back to the Altman Companies. However, if the Altman Companies exercises this right prior to the first anniversary of the formation of the joint venture, the Altman Companies is required to pay a penalty up to a maximum amount of$0.2 million . 37
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Risks Related to Current Economic Conditions
Economic and market conditions are highly uncertain as a result of various factors, including inflationary pressures and expected further increases in interest rates. An economic recession, or significantly slower growth resulting from these factors could adversely impact rental rates, occupancy levels, and rental receipts (including an increase in tenant delinquencies and/or requests for rent abatements), and these effects would impact (i) the amount of rental revenues generated from the multifamily apartment communities sponsored and managed by the Altman Companies, (ii) the extent of management fees earned by the Altman Companies, and (iii) the ability of the related joint ventures to stabilize and successfully sell such communities. Furthermore, a decline in rental revenues at developments sponsored by the Altman Companies could require it, as the sponsor and managing member, to fund operating shortfalls in certain circumstances. In addition, as discussed above, the increases in costs of developing and operating multifamily apartment communities, including, but not limited to, increases in commodity prices, labor prices, and property insurance costs, could also have an adverse impact on market values and the Altman Companies' operating results. If there is a significant adverse impact on real estate values as a result of increased interest rates, lower rental revenues, higher capitalization rates, or otherwise, the joint ventures sponsored by the Altman Companies may be unable to sell their respective multifamily apartment developments within the time frames previously anticipated and/or for the previously forecasted sales prices, if at all, which may impact the profits expected to be earned by BBXRE from its investment in the managing member of such projects and the ability of the joint ventures to repay or refinance construction loans on such projects and could result in the recognition of impairment losses related to BBXRE's investment in such projects. Furthermore, the Altman Companies may be unable to close on the equity and/or debt financing necessary to commence the construction of new projects, or may determine to not pursue certain development opportunities which no longer meet its investment criteria, which could result in, among other things, (i) increased operating losses at the Altman Companies due to a decline in development, general contractor, and management fees, (ii) the recognition of impairment losses by BBXRE and/or the Altman Companies related to their current investments, including predevelopment expenditures related to prospective development opportunities that are abandoned, and (iii) the recognition of impairment losses related to BBXRE's overall investment in the Altman Companies, as the profitability and value of the Altman Companies depends on its ability to source new development opportunities.
BBXRE is the master developer of theBeacon Lake Community , a master planned community located inSt. Johns County, Florida that is being developed in four phases and expected to be comprised of 1,476 single-family homes and townhomes. BBXRE is primarily developing the land and common areas and selling finished lots to third-party homebuilders. Other than in the case of the lots comprising Phase 4, which were sold to a homebuilder as undeveloped lots, the agreements pursuant to which BBXRE is selling finished lots to homebuilders generally provide for a base purchase price that is paid to BBXRE upon the sale of the developed lots to the homebuilders and a contingent purchase price that is calculated as a percentage of the proceeds that the homebuilders receive from the sale of the completed homes. While an estimated amount of the contingent purchase price is recognized in BBXRE's revenues upon the sale of the lots to the homebuilders, the contingent purchase price is paid to BBXRE upon the closing of such home sales by homebuilders. BBXRE has substantially completed the development of the lots comprising Phases 1 through 3 of theBeacon Lake Community and previously sold the 299 undeveloped lots comprising Phase 4 in a bulk lot sale to a single homebuilder in 2021. Further, as ofDecember 31, 2022 , BBXRE has sold all but 85 lots in theBeacon Lake Community and is under contract to sell the remaining 85 lots to homebuilders. Accordingly, other than closing on the sale of the remaining lots in Phase 3, BBXRE has substantially completed its primary activities as the master developer of theBeacon Lake Community . However, as discussed above, BBXRE expects to continue to collect contingent purchase price from homebuilders upon the sale of homes by the homebuilders, and as ofDecember 31, 2022 , BBXRE had recognized contingent purchase price receivables totaling$16.9 million related to the sale of lots in theBeacon Lake Community . During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , BBXRE sold 146 single-family lots and 32 townhome lots in theBeacon Lake Community , as compared to the sale of 299 undeveloped lots comprising Phase 4, 291 single-family lots, and 94 townhome lots during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 . The decrease in the lots sold in 2022 as compared to 2021 reflects the significant increase in demand for single-family housing inFlorida following the COVID-19 pandemic, which ultimately resulted in higher than anticipated sales in 2021 and the acceleration of the completion of the development. BBXRE has substantially completed the development of lots at theBeacon Lake Community , and its development costs were not materially impacted by recent increases in commodity and labor prices. However, BBXRE expects that homebuilders are experiencing increases in costs to construct homes on the developed lots throughout theBeacon Lake Community . Further, while homebuilders have continued to sell homes in theBeacon Lake Community , BBXRE has recently observed a deceleration in the number of prospective homebuyers and home sales as compared to 2021 and early 2022, which BBXRE believes is attributable to the impact of an increase in interest rates on mortgage loans and uncertainty related to a potential recessionary economic environment on demand for single-family homes. In spite of these factors, BBXRE currently believes that homebuilders are likely to continue to meet their obligations to acquire the remaining lots in the community from BBXRE pursuant to the existing agreements between BBXRE and the homebuilders, as the impact of the increase in construction costs on the profitability of home sales has been offset to some extent by an increase in prices for single-family homes; however, there is no assurance that homebuilders will not default on their obligations to acquire the remaining lots in the community. Further, in many cases, BBXRE's estimate of contingent purchase price on lots sold to homebuilders are based on executed contracts between the homebuilders and homebuyers, and BBXRE currently believes that it is probable that it will collect its estimated contingent purchase price receivables. However, if market factors result in a significant decline in demand and selling prices for single-family homes and/or a significant number of prospective home buyers forfeiting deposits on executed contracts to purchase homes in the community, BBXRE's expected contingent purchase price due from homebuilders upon the sale of homes in the community may be negatively impacted and could result in the reversal of previously recognized revenues related to contingent purchase price receivables. 38
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As ofDecember 31, 2022 , BBXRE had previously invested approximately$8.1 million in a joint venture withCC Homes to develop Marbella, a residential community comprised of 158 single-family homes inMiramar, Florida . During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture closed on the sale of 126 single-family homes, and BBXRE recognized$12.6 million of equity earnings and received$12.5 million of distributions from the venture. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture had closed on the sale of all 158 single-family homes comprising Marbella. InJune 2019 , BBXRE invested$4.2 million in the Sky Cove joint venture, which was formed to developSky Cove at Westlake, a residential community comprised of 204 single-family homes inLoxahatchee, Florida . During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture closed on the sale of 39 single-family homes, and BBXRE recognized$0.5 million of equity earnings and received$2.1 million of distributions from the joint venture. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture had closed on the sale of all 204 single-family homes comprisingSky Cove . InFebruary 2021 , BBXRE invested$4.9 million in the Sky Cove South joint venture, which was formed to develop Sky Cove South at Westlake, a residential community that will be adjacent toSky Cove at Westlake and is expected to be comprised of 197 single-family homes. During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture closed on the sale of 80 single-family homes, and BBXRE recognized$0.6 million of equity earnings and received$2.1 million of distributions from the venture. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the joint venture had executed contracts to sell 172 homes in the community and had closed on the sale of 80 homes. Bayview Joint Venture In 2014, BBXRE invested in a joint venture (the "Bayview joint venture") with an affiliate ofProcacci Development Corporation ("Procacci"). At the inception of the venture, BBXRE and Procacci each contributed$1.8 million to the venture in exchange for a 50% equity interest, and the joint venture acquired approximately three acres of real estate inFort Lauderdale, Florida for$8.0 million . The property was subject to a mortgage loan which had an outstanding balance of$5.0 million , and in connection with BBXRE's investment in the joint venture, the Company also guaranteed 50% of the outstanding balance of the mortgage loan. InJune 2022 , BBXRE sold its equity interest in theBayview joint venture to Procacci. As a result of the transaction, BBXRE received net cash proceeds of approximately$8.8 million and recognized a net gain from the sale of its investment in the venture of approximately$7.3 million , which is included in equity in net earnings of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 . In connection with the sale, the Company and BBXRE obtained a release from the lender for any liability to the lender under the loan documents, including any obligation related to the Company's guaranty on the outstanding loan balance. Other Real Estate Activities During the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021, BBXRE sold various real estate assets in its legacy asset portfolio, and as a result of such sales, the Company recognized total net gains of$24.3 million and$0.6 million , respectively, and received aggregate net cash proceeds of$27.3 million and$2.4 million , respectively. Included in the net gains on sales of real estate for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 was a gain of$23.0 million recognized upon the sale of 119 acres of vacant land inSt. Lucie County, Florida inDecember 2022 . Results of Operations
Information regarding the results of operations for
Change Change For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs 2021 vs 2022 2021 2020 2021 2020 Sales of real estate inventory$ 27,794 65,479 20,363 (37,685 ) 45,116 Interest income 3,617 2,048 1,240 1,569 808 Net gains on sales of real estate assets 24,289 643 255 23,646 388 Other 1,835 1,504 1,454 331 50 Total revenues$ 57,535 69,674 23,312 (12,139 ) 46,362 Cost of real estate inventory sold 11,463 29,690 13,171 (18,227 ) 16,519 Recoveries from loan losses, net (4,835 ) (7,774 ) (8,876 ) 2,939 1,102 Impairment losses 311 - 2,742 311 (2,742 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses 13,772 7,587 6,758 6,185 829 Total costs and expenses 20,711 29,503 13,795 (8,792 ) 15,708 Operating profits 36,824 40,171 9,517 (3,347 ) 30,654 Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures 38,414 18,154 465 20,260 17,689 Other (expense) income (7 ) (14 ) 6 7 (20 ) Income before income taxes$ 75,231 58,311 9,988 16,920 48,323 39
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BBX Capital Real Estate's income before income taxes for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 compared to the 2021 period increased by$16.9 million primarily due to the following:
? An increase in net gains on the sales of real estate assets primarily
attributable to BBXRE's sale of 119 acres of vacant land in
sale of
? A net increase in equity in net earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures
primarily due to (i) the Altis Little Havana joint venture's sale of its
multifamily apartment community in 2022, which resulted in the recognition of
the Altis Miramar East/West joint venture's sale of its multifamily apartment
communities in 2022, which resulted in the recognition of
equity earnings from BBXRE's investment in the venture in 2022, (iii) BBXRE's
sale of its equity interest in the
resulted in the recognition of a gain of
and (iv) the Marbella joint venture's sale of single-family homes in 2022,
which resulted in the recognition of
BBXRE's investment in the venture in 2022, partially offset by (i) the Altis
Promenade joint venture's sale of its multifamily apartment community in 2021,
which resulted in the recognition of
BBXRE's investment in the venture in 2021, (ii) the Altis Grand at the
Preserve joint venture's sale of its multifamily apartment community in 2021,
which resulted in the recognition of
BBXRE's investment in the venture in 2021, (iii) the Altis Grand Central
joint venture's recapitalization of its ownership of its multifamily apartment
community in 2021, which resulted in the recognition of
earnings from BBXRE's investment in the venture in 2021; and (iv) BBXRE's
share of losses recognized by the Altman Companies in 2022 primarily related
to the impairment of predevelopment expenses for prospective development
projects that are no longer expected to commence;
? An increase in interest income as a result of (i) higher interest income from
cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities as a result of higher
balances and an overall increase in interest rates and (ii) higher interest
income from loans from a subsidiary of BBXRE to IT'SUGAR; partially offset by
? A decrease in net profits from the sale of lots to homebuilders at the Beacon
Lake Community development, as BBXRE sold 146 single-family lots and 32
townhome lots in 2022 as compared to the sale of the 299 undeveloped lots
comprising Phase 4, 291 single-family lots, and 94 townhome lots during
the 2021 period;
? Lower recoveries from loan losses in 2022 as compared to the 2021 period; and
? An increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily due to
(i) new hires, which reflects the establishment of BBXRE's logistics real
estate division, (ii) increased incentive compensation, which includes the
impact of compensation related to sales activity in 2022, and (iii) the recognition of severance expense.
BBX Sweet Holdings Reportable Segment
Segment DescriptionBBX Sweet Holdings is engaged in the ownership and management of operating businesses in the confectionery industry, including (i) IT'SUGAR, a specialty candy retailer whose products include bulk candy, candy in giant packaging, and licensed and novelty items and which operates in retail locations that include a mix of high-traffic resort and entertainment, lifestyle, mall/outlet, and urban locations throughoutthe United States and one location inCanada , and (ii) Las Olas Confections and Snacks, a manufacturer and wholesaler of chocolate and other confectionery products which also operates severalHoffman's Chocolates retail locations inSouth Florida . Overview
IT'SUGAR - Emergence from Bankruptcy in 2021
BBX Sweet Holdings owns over 90% of the equity interests in IT'SUGAR. Prior toSeptember 22, 2020 , the Company consolidated the financial statements of IT'SUGAR and its subsidiaries as a result of its over 90% ownership of IT'SUGAR. As a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations, onSeptember 22, 2020 , IT'SUGAR and its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions to reorganize under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of theU.S. Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in theU.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida (the "Bankruptcy Court ") (the cases commenced by such filings, the "Bankruptcy Cases"), and as a result of the filings and the uncertainties surrounding the nature, timing, and specifics of the bankruptcy proceedings, the Company deconsolidated IT'SUGAR onSeptember 22, 2020 . OnJune 16, 2021 , theBankruptcy Court confirmed IT'SUGAR's plan of reorganization, and the plan became effective onJune 17, 2021 (the "Effective Date"). On the Effective Date, IT'SUGAR entered into a secured exit credit facility with a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBXRE (the "Exit Facility") which provided for advances to IT'SUGAR of up to$13.0 million , and BBXRE's wholly-owned subsidiary advanced$13.0 million to IT'SUGAR under the Exit Facility, less the repayment of amounts under loans previously due from IT'SUGAR to BBXRE's wholly-owned subsidiary (which were superseded and replaced by the Exit Facility). Pursuant to the terms of the plan,BBX Sweet Holdings' equity interests in IT'SUGAR were revested on the Effective Date, and all organizational documents of IT'SUGAR were assumed, ratified, and reinstated. As a result of the confirmation and effectiveness of the plan and the revesting of its equity interests in IT'SUGAR, the Company was deemed to have reacquired a controlling financial interest in IT'SUGAR and consolidated the results of IT'SUGAR into its consolidated financial statements as of the Effective Date, the date that the Company reacquired control of IT'SUGAR. As a result of the reconsolidation of IT'SUGAR,BBX Sweet Holdings recognized a gain on consolidation of$15.9 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 , which reflects the remeasurement of the carrying value ofBBX Sweet Holdings' equity interests in IT'SUGAR at fair value as of the Effective Date. Further, as a result of the deconsolidation of IT'SUGAR onSeptember 22, 2020 and subsequent reconsolidation of IT'SUGAR on the Effective Date, IT'SUGAR's results of operations are excluded from the Company's statements of operations and comprehensive income for the period fromSeptember 22, 2020 throughJune 16, 2021 . 40
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As of
Since its emergence from the Bankruptcy Cases (during which it permanently closed 17 retail locations, opened 10 "pop-up" retail locations in selectU.S. locations, and executed lease amendments with respect to 78 of its retail locations), IT'SUGAR has been focused on leveraging its reputation as a "retailtainment" experience for customers to expand and improve the quality of its store portfolio through the following:
? Expanding on the recent success of its "candy department store" concept in
select high-traffic resort and entertainment locations across the United
States (as implemented in retail locations at American Dream in
the Ala Moana Center in
? Evaluating additional retail locations in targeted markets in which it
believes it can opportunistically capitalize on the availability of retail
space and a decline in rental rates for retail space generally in certain
markets;
? Improving the quality and remaining maturity of its store portfolio by (i)
extending the lease terms of its existing successful retail locations, (ii)
expanding the size of certain existing retail locations, and (iii) closing
retail locations where appropriate or where required by the terms of the
lease; and
? Opening "pop up" retail locations in select markets in order to test the
markets for the viability of potential longer-term locations.
The following summarizes activity within IT'SUGAR's store portfolio of retail locations in 2022:
? IT'SUGAR opened (i) large format "pop-up" retail locations in
locations in
Harbor,
in
Ala Moana Center in
location in
an existing location in
existing location in
? IT'SUGAR executed lease agreements for various locations, including (i) two
"candy department stores" in high-traffic metropolitan areas, (ii) three new
retail locations, (iii) the relocation and expansion of an existing retail
location, and (iv) the extension of the lease term of two existing
"pop-up" retail locations; and
? IT'SUGAR closed six retail locations, including some of its "pop-up" retail
locations. During the course of the Bankruptcy Cases, IT'SUGAR opened various "pop-up" retail locations in select locations acrossthe United States . These locations required initial capital investments that were generally significantly lower than the investments required for IT'SUGAR's traditional retail locations and were subject to lease agreements with terms ranging from 13-36 months and which generally provided for the payment of rent based on a percentage of sales generated at the applicable location. Although IT'SUGAR has been seeking to extend the term of the leases for certain of these locations, some of the landlords have indicated that they do not intend to extend the term of the leases, and in some cases, IT'SUGAR has closed the locations. However, IT'SUGAR is continuing to seek to open additional "pop-up" retail locations and has expanded its "pop-up" retail location concept to include large format locations that are similar in size to its "candy department stores." Although these larger format "pop up" locations generally require initial capital investments that are higher than its previous "pop-up" locations and are also subject to leases that include fixed rental obligations as opposed to lease payments based on a percentage of sales, IT'SUGAR believes that these locations will generate higher sales that justify such investments. Further, as these large format "pop-up" retail locations are generally in high-traffic metropolitan locations of interest to IT'SUGAR, these locations will allow IT'SUGAR to test the market and evaluate whether it should incur the capital expenditures and lease obligations associated with longer-term retail locations in these locations. As noted above, IT'SUGAR executed lease amendments with respect to 78 retail locations during the course of its bankruptcy. Although the specific terms of the executed lease amendments vary, the amended leases generally provided for the forgiveness of IT'SUGAR's pre-petition rent obligations, and many (but not all) of the amended leases also provided for the payment of rent based on a percentage of sales volumes (in lieu of previously scheduled fixed lease payments), generally for a period of one to two years from the commencement of the bankruptcy proceedings. Following such periods of time, the amended leases generally required IT'SUGAR to resume the payment of previously scheduled fixed lease payments going forward. As the temporary rent relief provided by many of these amended leases expired inDecember 2021 , IT'SUGAR experienced an increase in its occupancy costs during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 as compared to the same 2021 period as it recommenced the payment of previously scheduled fixed lease payments. In addition, for certain retail locations, including four locations that historically generated operating losses largely based on the applicable fixed rental obligations prior to the amendments, the lease amendments provide for the payment of rent based on a percentage of sales volumes through the remainder of the lease term; however, in such cases, the landlords generally have the right to terminate the lease agreements at any time following notice periods ranging from 30 to 60 days. 41
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Although there is no assurance that it will be able to maintain or increase its sales levels in future periods, IT'SUGAR's revenues in 2022 have significantly increased as compared to 2021 and 2019 reflecting an increase in comparable store sales, the revenues generated in new and expanded store locations, and price increases implemented in response to higher inventory and freight costs, as further discussed below. The following summarizes the increase in IT'SUGAR's comparable store sales and total revenues during the periods indicated: Year 2021 Year 2022 Year 2022 Compared to Year Compared to Year Compared to Year 2019 2019 2021 Comparable Store Sales (1) 14 % 22 % 11 % Total Revenues 19 % 40 % 18 %
(1) Comparable store sales represent IT'SUGAR's sales at its retail locations
excluding both the impact of e-commerce sales and changes in its store
portfolio.
(2) Because IT'SUGAR's results for the six months ended
2020 were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has
included a comparison of its results for 2022 and 2021 to 2019 in order to
provide a comparison to periods that were not impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic. As a result of inflationary trends and disruptions in global supply chains, IT'SUGAR has experienced an increase in the cost of inventory and freight. Although it has experienced some compression in its selling margins, IT'SUGAR has to date been able to mitigate the impact of increased costs to some extent through increases in the prices of its products. However, to the extent that costs continue to increase, there is no assurance that IT'SUGAR will be able to continue to increase the prices of its products without significantly impacting consumer demand and its sales volume. In addition to an increase in its product costs, IT'SUGAR in the past experienced delays in its supply chains which impacted the inventory levels at its retail locations. Following difficulties in maintaining appropriate inventory levels during 2021, IT'SUGAR increased the inventory levels at its retail locations in 2022 in an effort to ensure that it can meet consumer demand. However, given economic uncertainty and volatility, IT'SUGAR intends to closely manage its inventory levels in light of a possible slowdown in consumer demand.
In addition to the above issues, IT'SUGAR has been impacted by staffing issues and has experienced an increase in payroll costs associated with hiring and maintaining staffing at its retail locations.
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Las Olas Confections and Snacks
During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , Las Olas Confections and Snacks' revenues decreased by 4.9% as compared to its revenue during the same 2021 period. The decline in revenue for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 primarily reflects lower wholesale revenues. Although Las Olas Confections and Snacks experienced a decline in its revenues, its gross margin increased, as the decline in revenues was partially attributable to its efforts to eliminate existing products with low margins. Further, while Las Olas Confections and Snacks has also been impacted by increased costs for raw materials, and supply chain delays as well as higher wages, it has generally mitigated the impact of these factors through increases in the prices of certain of its products and improvements in labor efficiencies in its manufacturing facility. During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the Company soldHoffman's Chocolates' manufacturing facility in Greenacres,Florida . Substantially all of the products previously manufactured at theHoffman's Chocolates facility are now manufactured at the existing Las Olas Confections and Snacks facility. Results of Operations
Information regarding the results of operations for
Change Change For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs 2021 vs 2022 2021 2020 2021 2020 Trade sales$ 139,718 84,215 49,155 55,503 35,060 Cost of trade sales (83,307 ) (52,497 ) (41,482 ) (30,810 ) (11,015 ) Gross margin 56,411 31,718 7,673 24,693 24,045 Interest income - 36 29 (36 ) 7 Other revenue - - 281 - (281 ) Interest expense (1,015 ) (429 ) (193 ) (586 ) (236 ) Impairment losses (238 ) (38 ) (25,303 ) (200 ) 25,265 Selling, general and administrative expenses (55,617 ) (31,524 ) (26,855 ) (24,093 ) (4,669 ) Total operating income (loss) (459 ) (237 ) (44,368 ) (222 ) 44,131 Other income 718 131 221 587 (90 ) Loss on the deconsolidation of IT'SUGAR, LLC - - (3,326 ) - 3,326 Gain on the consolidation of IT'SUGAR, LLC - 15,890 - (15,890 ) 15,890 Foreign exchange loss (70 ) - - (70 ) - Income (loss) before income taxes$ 189 15,784 (47,473 ) (15,595 ) 63,257 Gross margin percentage 40.37 % 37.66 % 15.61 % 2.71 % 22.05 % SG&A as a percent of trade sales 39.81 % 37.43 % 54.63 % 2.38 % (17.20 )% Expenditures for property and equipment$ 11,383 4,283 3,155 7,100 1,128 Depreciation and amortization$ 6,629 3,181 4,244 3,448 (1,063 ) Debt accretion and amortization$ 61 21 168 40 (147 ) Pre opening and closing expenses$ 1,021 158 8 863 150 ASC 842 straight line rent adjustments$ 1,764 1,502 542 262 960BBX Sweet Holdings income before income taxes for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 compared to the same 2021 period decreased by$15.6 million primarily due to the following:
? The recognition of a
the Company's financial statements in the 2021 period as a result of IT'SUGAR
emerging from bankruptcy and
IT'SUGAR in
? The recognition of a
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Information regarding the results of operations for IT'SUGAR that were included in the Company's consolidated financial statements is set forth below (dollars in thousands): Change Change For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs 2021 vs 2022 2021 2020 2021 2020 Trade sales$ 119,302 62,161 31,794 57,141 30,367 Cost of trade sales (66,915 ) (34,423 ) (26,923 ) (32,492 ) (7,500 ) Gross margin 52,387 27,738 4,871 24,649 22,867 Interest income - - 8 - (8 ) Interest expense (834 ) (314 ) (109 ) (520 ) (205 ) Impairment losses (238 ) (38 ) (24,948 ) (200 ) 24,910 Selling, general and administrative expenses (48,732 ) (24,915 ) (21,121 ) (23,817 ) (3,794 ) Total operating income (losses) 2,583 2,471 (41,299 ) 112 43,770 Other income (206 ) 45 117 (251 ) (72 ) Foreign exchange loss (70 ) - - (70 ) - Income (loss) before income taxes$ 2,307 2,516 (41,182 ) (209 ) 43,698 Gross margin percentage 43.91 % 44.62 % 15.32 % (0.71 )% 29.30 % SG&A as a percent of trade sales 40.85 % 40.08 % 66.43 % 0.77 % (26.35 )% IT'SUGAR's operating results presented in the table above reflect IT'SUGAR's operating results for the periods in which IT'SUGAR was consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, IT'SUGAR's operating results for the year endedDecember 31, 2021 reflect their results for the period fromJune 17, 2021 , the date that the Company reconsolidated IT'SUGAR, throughDecember 31, 2021 , while its operating results presented for the year endedDecember 31, 2020 reflect their results for the period fromJanuary 1, 2020 throughSeptember 22, 2020 , the date that the Company deconsolidated IT'SUGAR. The table above reflecting IT'SUGAR's standalone operating results excludes an accrual related to a long-term incentive compensation plan implemented byBBX Sweet Holdings for certain of IT'SUGAR's executives. The expense related to the long-term incentive plan, which is reflected inBBX Sweet Holdings' consolidated results, was$1.3 million and$0.7 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 44
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Table of Contents Renin Reportable Segment Segment Description Renin is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sliding doors, door systems and hardware, and home décor products and operates through its headquarters inCanada and manufacturing and distribution facilities inthe United States andCanada . In addition to its own manufacturing activities, Renin sources various products and materials fromChina ,Brazil , and certain other countries. InOctober 2020 , Renin acquired Colonial Elegance, a supplier and distributor of building products that was headquartered inMontreal, Canada . Colonial Elegance's products included barn doors, closet doors, and stair parts, and its customers included big box retailers inthe United States andCanada which were complementary to and expanded Renin's existing customer base.
Renin's products are primarily sold through three channels in
Overview During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , Renin's sales decreased as compared to the same period in 2021, and its retail channel comprised approximately 69% of its gross sales for the 2022 period as compared to approximately 77% for the same period in 2021. Although Renin's sales in 2022 benefited from price increases to customers implemented in response to increased costs, as well as sales of slow-moving inventory, the impact of these factors were offset primarily by a decline in sales volume, which reflected (i) lower customer demand in 2022, (ii) backordered inventory resulting from supply chain disruptions, and (iii) one of Renin's major customers discontinuing its purchase of certain products from Renin in late 2021. Further, inJanuary 2022 , Renin experienced disruptions associated with inclement weather and restrictions on business operations as a result of increased COVID-19 infections, which also impacted its sales. With respect to the decline in customer demand, Renin believes that the decline may be attributable to (i) the impact of price increases, rising interest rates, and overall inflationary pressures on consumer behavior, (ii) a shift in consumer spending away from home improvements as many portions of the economy reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly inthe United States , and (iii) efforts by retailers to rationalize their inventory levels in response to slowing consumer demand. Renin has continued to observe a decline in customer demand in 2023, and its sales may be further impacted in future periods if rising interest rates and a recessionary environment further impacts consumer demand. In addition to a decline in sales, Renin's gross margin percentage decreased from 10.9% during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 to 3.3% during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 . Renin has continued to be negatively impacted by significant increases in costs related to shipping and raw materials and delays in its supply chains, which have adversely impacted (i) its product costs and gross margin, (ii) its ability to fulfill customer orders, and (iii) its working capital and cash flows due to increased inventory in transit, a prolonged period between when it is required to pay its suppliers and it is paid by its customers. While Renin has recently observed a decrease in spot rates for shipping products from overseas, Renin's operating results have thus far not meaningfully benefited from these decreases due to the timing of shipping products from overseas and ultimately selling such products to its customers. Further, costs to ship products from its domestic facilities to customers and costs of raw materials remain highly volatile, which has continued to negatively impact its gross margin. In addition, the overall decline in sales resulting from lower customer demand has increased the impact of the manufacturing overhead costs associated with its facilities on its operating results. In an effort to mitigate the impact of certain of these factors, Renin has sought to (i) negotiate increases in prices with its customers, (ii) maintain adequate inventory levels in an effort to ensure that it can fulfill customer orders, (iii) diversify its global supply chains, and (iv) transfer the assembly of certain products from foreign suppliers to its own manufacturing facilities. Further, as a result of declines in customer demand and a potential recessionary economic environment, Renin has implemented various initiatives in an effort to reduce the costs associated with its manufacturing and distribution facilities, including the consolidation of certain of its manufacturing and distribution facilities. As part of these efforts, Renin has (i) executed a lease agreement for a new manufacturing and distribution facility near one of its existing locations inToronto, Canada , (ii) transferred a substantial portion of its operations in its facility located inMontreal, Canada to its other manufacturing and distribution facilities inthe United States andCanada , and (iii) exited its primary third-party logistics and warehousing facility inJanuary 2023 . In connection with these efforts, Renin incurred costs in excess of$2.0 million related to, among other things, severance expenses, relocation and freight costs to transfer inventory, and capital expenditures for new racking for storage and equipment. In addition, in anticipation of declines in customer demand and a potential recessionary economic environment impacting sales volumes related to its existing business, Renin is also actively seeking to increase its market share by expanding its product mix with new and existing customers and is also evaluating additional initiatives to reduce costs. Although Renin has taken steps intended to mitigate the risks it faces and is evaluating additional courses of action to further mitigate such factors, Renin's currently expects that its operating results and gross margin percentage will continue to be adversely impacted in 2023, particularly if it is unable to generate additional sales in 2023 by increasing its market share. In addition, in certain cases, Renin's negotiated price increases to customers do not fully offset the increase in Renin's costs, and as a result, Renin's gross margins for certain customers and products will continue to be negatively impacted unless it can negotiate additional price increases in the future and/or Renin is able to identify and implement alternative methods to source and manufacture certain products in a more cost effective manner. Further, Renin's efforts to mitigate its increase in costs have had and may continue to have other negative impacts on Renin's operations. In particular, the combination of higher inventory levels and the increased time between its purchase of inventory and receipt of payments from customers has negatively impacted its liquidity, and Renin is actively seeking to rationalize and lower its inventory levels in order to reduce its investment in working capital in a manner that does not disrupt its ability fulfill customer orders. In addition, the negotiation of increased prices with customers increases the risk that customers will pursue alternative sources for Renin's products, which may result in Renin losing customers or require it to maintain or lower prices in an effort to retain customers. Further, while Renin is generally seeking to diversify its supply chain and limit its exposure to specific geographic locations and suppliers, supply chain delays and the scarcity of products and raw materials have made this difficult.
Renin is also negatively impacted by increases in interest rates, as its borrowings bear interest at variable rates, and the cost of its borrowings has substantially increased as a result of rising interest rates.
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Amendment and Restatement of TD Bank Credit Facility
In connection with the acquisition of Colonial Elegance in 2020, Renin amended and restated its credit facility with TD Bank (the "TD Bank credit facility" or the "credit facility") to include a term loan with an initial principal balance of$30.0 million , increase the availability under its existing revolving line of credit with TD Bank to$20.0 million , and extend the maturity of the credit facility toOctober 2025 . In 2021, the TD Bank credit facility was amended to temporarily increase the availability under the revolving line of credit from$20.0 million to$24.0 million throughDecember 31, 2022 , at which time the availability under the line of credit was to revert to$20.0 million and any amounts outstanding in excess of$20.0 million was to be repaid by Renin. The amendments to the credit facility also (i) waived the requirement for Renin to comply with certain ratios included in the financial covenants of the credit facility, (ii) temporarily increased the maximum total leverage ratio included in the financial covenants of the facility throughDecember 31, 2022 , (iii) modified the calculation of the maximum total leverage ratio, and (iv) included an additional financial covenant related to Renin meeting certain minimum levels of specified operating results fromNovember 2021 throughDecember 2022 . Further, the amendments prohibited Renin from making distributions toBBX Capital throughDecember 31, 2022 . OnJanuary 1, 2023 , the financial covenants under the facility and Renin's ability to make distributions to the Company were to revert to the requirements under the facility prior to the amendments in 2021. However, as Renin was not in compliance with certain financial covenants under the facility from January throughMarch 2022 , the TD Bank credit facility was further amended onMay 9, 2022 to (i) require$13.5 million of funding fromBBX Capital to provide Renin funds to prepay$10.0 million of the term loan and to provide additional working capital to Renin of$3.5 million , (ii) waive compliance with the maximum total leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio included in the financial covenants of the facility untilDecember 31, 2022 , (iii) waive compliance with the financial covenant requiring Renin to meet certain minimum levels of specified operating results for January throughMarch 2022 , (iv) adjust the required minimum levels of specified operating results throughDecember 31, 2022 beginning inApril 2022 , and (v) amend the modification period to the later ofDecember 31, 2022 or upon Renin's compliance with specified financial covenant ratios. The amendment also increased the interest rates on amounts outstanding under the term loan and revolving line of credit during the modification period to (i) the Canadian Prime Rate plus a spread of 3.375% per annum, (ii) the United States Base Rate plus a spread of 3.00% per annum, or (iii) Term SOFR or Canadian Bankers' Acceptance Rate plus a spread of 4.875% per annum. Under the terms of the amendment, the Term SOFR Rate for loans with one to six-months terms are also subject to an additional credit spread adjustment of 10 to 25 basis points per annum. Renin issued a$13.5 million promissory note toBBX Capital upon execution of the amendment onMay 9, 2022 , and pursuant to the terms of the amendment,BBX Capital funded$13.5 million of the note to Renin inMay 2022 .BBX Capital and Renin entered into a subordination, assignment, and postponement agreement with TD Bank that requires all present and future loans or advances fromBBX Capital to Renin (including the$13.5 million promissory note) be subordinated and repayments postponed until the TD Bank credit facility has been paid or satisfied in full. As ofJune 30, 2022 and continuing throughJanuary 2023 , Renin was not in compliance with the financial covenants under the credit facility which required Renin to meet certain minimum levels of specified operating results, and while TD Bank continued to allow Renin to utilize its revolving line of credit, TD Bank sent formal notices of default to Renin betweenAugust 2022 andJanuary 2023 . OnFebruary 3, 2023 , the credit facility was further amended effectiveJanuary 31, 2023 to, among other things, (i) temporarily increase the availability under the revolving line of credit from$20.0 million to$22.0 million fromJanuary 1, 2023 throughDecember 31, 2023 , (ii) require$8.0 million of funding fromBBX Capital (including amounts funded byBBX Capital during the period fromDecember 2022 through the date of the amendment) to provide Renin funds to prepay the term loan by no less than$1.5 million and to provide additional working capital to Renin, (iii) waive Renin's non-compliance with the financial covenants under the credit facility through the date of the amendment, (iv) establish a financial covenant requiring Renin to meet minimum levels of specified operating results fromJanuary 2023 throughDecember 2023 , (v) redefine the maximum total leverage ratio financial covenant under the credit facility and waive the requirement to comply with the covenant untilJanuary 1, 2024 , (vi) waive the requirement to comply with the fixed charge coverage ratio financial covenant untilJanuary 1, 2024 , and (vii) amend the modification period to the later ofDecember 31, 2023 or upon Renin's compliance with specified financial covenant ratios. The amendment also reduced the interest rates on amounts outstanding under the credit facility during the modification period to (i) the Canadian Prime Rate plus a spread of 2.875% per annum, (ii) the United States Base Rate plus a spread of 2.50% per annum, or (iii) Term SOFR or Canadian Bankers' Acceptance Rate plus a spread of 4.375% per annum. Under the terms of the amendment, the Term SOFR Rate for loans with one to six-months terms are also subject to an additional credit spread adjustment of 10 to 25 basis points per annum. However, the amendment also increased the interest rates on amounts outstanding under the credit facility during any periods in which the loan is in default by 50 basis points per annum. InDecember 2022 ,BBX Capital contributed$1.0 million of capital to Renin, and in connection with the execution of the amendment,BBX Capital contributed$7.0 million of additional capital to Renin pursuant to the terms of the amendment. Renin elected to use a portion of such funds to prepay$2.5 million of the term loan. If Renin's operating results and financial condition do not improve, Renin may again fall out of compliance with the terms of the TD Bank credit facility. If Renin falls out of compliance and is unable to obtain additional waivers or modifications of the credit facility, Renin may lose availability under its revolving line of credit, be required to provide additional collateral, or repay all or a portion of its borrowings, any of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company's liquidity, financial position, and results of operations. See Note 12 to the Company's consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report for additional information with respect to the TD Bank credit facility. 46
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Table of Contents Supplier Dispute InOctober 2020 , Renin incurred approximately$6.0 million in costs for the expedited shipment of products to Renin from a foreign supplier and an additional$2.0 million in costs for the expedited shipment of product displays from the same supplier. Renin asserted that the supplier was liable for the additional shipping costs based on the late delivery of products and certain displays purchased from the supplier, while the supplier disputed that liability. Renin recognized the cost of the products and related shipping costs upon the sale of such products in cost of trade sales in the Company's statement of operations and comprehensive income during the year endedDecember 31, 2020 , while the costs of the displays and related shipping were deferred and are being amortized over the period in which the Company expects to benefit from their use. InDecember 2021 , Renin and the foreign supplier settled the dispute and outstanding amounts due to the supplier for$4.2 million . That amount was paid by Renin to the supplier in two equal installments inDecember 2021 andJune 2022 . As Renin had previously accrued a liability of$8.1 million for amounts due to the supplier during the year endedDecember 31, 2020 , Renin reduced its cost of trade sales by$2.9 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2021 and reduced the unamortized balance of its display contract asset by$1.0 million as ofDecember 31, 2021 . Results of Operations Information regarding the results of operations for Renin is set forth below (dollars in thousands): Change Change For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs 2021 vs 2022 2021 2020 2021 2020 Trade sales$ 131,951 146,255 93,036 (14,304 ) 53,219 Cost of trade sales (127,623 ) (130,366 ) (83,563 ) 2,743 (46,803 ) Gross margin 4,328 15,889 9,473 (11,561 ) 6,416 Interest expense (3,588 ) (1,830 ) (615 ) (1,758 ) (1,215 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (17,077 ) (15,857 ) (11,735 ) (1,220 ) (4,122 ) Total operating loss (16,337 ) (1,798 ) (2,877 ) (14,539 ) 1,079 Other expense (57 ) - (3 ) (57 ) 3 Foreign exchange gain (loss) 950 812 (692 ) 138 1,504 Loss before income taxes$ (15,444 ) (986 ) (3,572 ) (14,458 ) 2,586 Gross margin percentage 3.28 % 10.86 % 10.18 % (7.58 )% 0.68 % SG&A as a percent of trade sales 12.94 % 10.84 % 12.61 % 2.10 % (1.77 )% Expenditures for property and equipment$ 1,653 3,099 2,118 (1,446 ) 981 Depreciation and amortization$ 3,344 3,037 1,380 307 1,657 Debt accretion and amortization$ 128 113 243 15 (130 ) ASC 842 straight line rent adjustments$ 375 347 87 28 260 47
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Renin's loss before income taxes for the year ended
? A decline in Renin's sales as compared to the same period in 2021 due to,
among other things, (i) a decline in customer demand, (ii) backordered
inventory resulting from supply chain disruptions, and (iii) one of Renin's
major customers discontinuing its purchase of certain products from Renin in
late 2021;
? A decrease in Renin's gross margin percentage primarily as a result of (i)
increased costs of shipping, raw materials and labor, (ii) delays in the
implementation of price increases to certain customers, and (iii) sales of
slow-moving inventory at cost;
? An increase in interest expense associated with (i) an increase in interest
rates from the modification of the TD Bank credit facility in
rising rates on Renin's variable rate debt, and (iii) interest expense
associated with
? An increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily due to
(i) severance associated with a former executive, (ii) severance expenses
related to the transition of various operations out of Renin's facility inMontreal, Canada , and (iii) higher labor costs and professional fees. Other Other in the Company's segment information includes its investments in other operating businesses, including a restaurant located inSouth Florida that was acquired through a loan foreclosure and an insurance agency. During the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized income before income taxes related to these other businesses of$1.0 million and$1.4 million , respectively, compared to a loss from continuing operations before income taxes of$2.9 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2020 . During the year endedDecember 31, 2021 , the Company reversed$0.3 million in rent expense as a result of rent abatements obtained by the restaurant located inSouth Florida due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations.
In
Reconciling Items and Eliminations
Reconciling items and eliminations in the Company's segment information primarily includes the following:
?BBX Capital's corporate general and administrative expenses; ? Interest income on the note receivable fromBluegreen Vacations ; ? Interest income on interest-bearing cash accounts; and ? Interest expense capitalized in connection with the development and construction of real estate.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
BBX Capital's corporate general and administrative expenses for the years endedDecember 31, 2022 , 2021, and 2020 were$22.5 million ,$15.1 million , and$15.9 million , respectively. During the years endedDecember 31, 2022 , 2021 and the three months endedDecember 31, 2020 ,BBX Capital's corporate general and administrative expenses consisted of the actual costs of various support functions, including executive compensation, legal, accounting, human resources, investor relations, and executive offices, whileBBX Capital's corporate general and administrative expenses for the periods throughSeptember 30, 2020 consisted primarily of an allocation of the cost of services provided byBluegreen Vacations to the Company for these support functions, most of which were transferred toBBX Capital in connection with the spin-off fromBluegreen Vacations . The increase in corporate general and administrative expenses for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 compared to the 2021 period primarily reflects higher executive compensation, including$3.4 million in share based compensation expense from restricted stock awards granted inJanuary 2022 , and rent expense associated with the Company's new corporate headquarters that opened in late 2021. Interest IncomeBBX Capital's interest income for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 was$4.1 million and includes (i)$3.0 million of interest income on its note receivable fromBluegreen Vacations , (ii)$0.2 million of interest income from short-term investments, (iii) the elimination of interest income recognized by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company relating to the credit facility provided to IT'SUGAR, and (iv) the elimination of interest income recognized by the Company relating to the credit facility provided to Renin.BBX Capital's interest income for the year endedDecember 31, 2021 and 2020 was$4.6 million and$1.2 million , respectively, which includes$4.5 million and$1.1 million , respectively, of interest income from its note receivable fromBluegreen Vacations . 48
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(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate was approximately 35%, 27%, and 19% during the years endedDecember 31, 2022 , 2021, and 2020, respectively. During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the provision for income taxes was different than the expected federal income tax rate of 21% primarily due to nondeductible executive compensation, the impact of state income taxes and an increase in the Canadian valuation allowance. The provision for income taxes was different than the expected federal income tax rate of 21% during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 primarily due to the impact of state income taxes and an increase in the Canadian valuation allowance. The difference for the year endedDecember 31, 2020 was due to the impact of nondeductible executive compensation and state income taxes.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
During the period fromJanuary 1, 2020 toSeptember 22, 2020 , the Company's consolidated financial statements included the results of operations and financial position of IT'SUGAR, a majority-owned subsidiary in which it held a controlling financial interest, and as a result, the Company was required to attribute net income or loss to a redeemable noncontrolling interest in IT'SUGAR during such periods. The net loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest in IT'SUGAR was$4.1 million for the period fromJanuary 1, 2020 toSeptember 22, 2020 . As a result of the filing of the Bankruptcy Cases by IT'SUGAR and its subsidiaries, the Company deconsolidated IT'SUGAR as ofSeptember 22, 2020 and derecognized the redeemable noncontrolling interest in IT'SUGAR. However, as a result of IT'SUGAR emerging from the Bankruptcy Cases, the Company consolidated the results of IT'SUGAR into its consolidated financial statements as ofJune 17, 2021 and is again attributing net income or loss to the redeemable noncontrolling interest in IT'SUGAR as of and subsequent to that date. For the years endedDecember 31, 2022 , 2021 and 2020, the net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest in IT'SUGAR was$20,000 ,$0.1 million and ($4.1 million ), respectively.
Other Noncontrolling Interests
Other noncontrolling interests included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as ofDecember 31, 2022 , 2021, and 2020 include (i) a noncontrolling equity interest in a restaurant the Company acquired through foreclosure and (ii) noncontrolling interests in IT'SUGARFL II, LLC fromOctober 2021 throughDecember 2022 . InDecember 2022 , the Company acquired the noncontrolling interests in IT'SUGARFL II, LLC . During the years endedDecember 31, 2022 , 2021, and 2020, the net income (loss) to the noncontrolling interests was ($0.4 million ),$14,000 , and ($0.7 million ), respectively. Consolidated Cash Flows
A summary of our consolidated cash flows is set forth below (in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities$ 36,336 37,828 (6,183 ) Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 578 36,785 (52,399 ) Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (27,628 ) (45,955 ) 127,682 Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$ 9,286 28,658 69,100 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 119,045 90,387 21,287 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$ 128,331 119,045 90,387 49
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The Company's cash provided by operating activities decreased by
The Company's cash provided by operating activities increased by$44.0 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to higher sales of real estate inventory by BBXRE, higher operating distributions from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, and lower operating losses atBBX Sweet Holdings , partially offset by cash used in Renin's operating activities, including inventory purchases. The decrease in operating losses atBBX Sweet Holdings during the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period was primarily the result of operating losses incurred by IT'SUGAR during the 2020 period as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash provided by investing activities decreased by$36.2 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily due to the purchase of$34.0 million of marketable securities in the 2022 period, the receipt of a$25.0 million partial prepayment of the note receivable fromBluegreen Vacations in the 2021 period,$7.5 million of lower distributions from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, and$6.9 million of cash acquired in connection with the consolidation of IT'SUGAR in the 2021 period, partially offset by$21.2 million of proceeds from the maturity of marketable securities, and a$23.5 million increase in proceeds from the sale of real estate held-for-sale. Cash provided by investing activities increased by$89.2 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to$42.1 million of cash paid for the acquisition of Colonial Elegance in the 2020 period, receipt of a$25.0 million partial prepayment of the note receivable fromBluegreen Vacations in the 2021 period, higher distributions from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, and$6.9 million of cash acquired in connection with the consolidation of IT'SUGAR.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities decreased by$18.3 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, which was primarily due to$20.5 million of lower repurchases of Class A and Class B Common Stock during the 2022 period, partially offset by higher distributions to noncontrolling interest associated with IT'SUGAR's acquisition of the noncontrolling interests in IT'SUGARFL II, LLC . Cash used in financing activities increased by$173.6 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, which was primarily due to a$94.3 million net transfer of cash fromBluegreen Vacations during the 2020 period, the repurchase of$34.3 million of Class A and Class B Common Stock during the 2021 period, and higher net borrowings during the 2020 period primarily as a result of borrowings to fund the acquisition of Colonial Elegance. Commitments As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the Company's material commitments primarily included the required payments due on notes payable and other borrowings and commitments under noncancelable operating leases. The following table summarizes the contractual minimum principal and interest payments required on the Company's outstanding debt and payments required on the Company's noncancelable operating leases by period due date as ofDecember 31, 2022 (in thousands): Payments Due by Period Unamortized Debt Less than 1 - 3 4 - 5 After 5 Issuance Contractual Obligations (1) 1 Year Years Years Years Costs Total Notes payable and other borrowings (2)$ 7,509 29,259 440 1,591 (256 ) 38,543 Noncancelable operating leases 24,851 42,111 31,250 48,568 - 146,780 Purchase an additional 40% interest in the Altman Companies (3) 8,110 - - 2,400 - 10,510 Total contractual obligations 40,470 71,370 31,690 52,559 (256 ) 195,833 Interest Obligations (2)(4) Notes payable and other borrowings 3,050 4,421 138 1,214 - 8,823 Total contractual interest 3,050 4,421 138 1,214 - 8,823 Total contractual obligations$ 43,520 75,791 31,828 53,773 (256 ) 204,656
(1) The above table excludes certain additional amounts that the Company may
invest in the Altman Companies or its sponsored joint ventures.
(2) Obligations under Renin's TD Bank credit facility are presented based on the
scheduled principal payments and stated maturity date of
amended by the amendment to the loan agreement executed in
(3) The
40% interest in the Altman Companies, which reflects the base purchase price
of
predevelopment expenditures incurred at the time of the acquisition, and a
downward adjustment of
deficit calculated pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement of the Altman Companies,
the final working capital adjustment amount will be determined by BBXRE and
consideration to
represents the amount owed to
the remaining 10% in the Altman Companies in
upon the earlier of the termination of
Altman Companies or
(4) Assumes that the scheduled minimum principal payments are made in accordance
with the table above and the interest rate on variable rate debt remains the
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately$145.4 million . Management believes that the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund operations, including anticipated working capital, capital expenditure, and debt service requirements, and respond to the challenges related to, inflationary trends, increased interest rates, and the current economic environment for the foreseeable future, subject to mitigation and cost reduction efforts and management's determination of whether and/or the extent to which it will fund the operations and commitments of its subsidiaries. As previously disclosed, management has evaluated and will continue to evaluate the potential operating deficits, commitments, and liquidity requirements of its subsidiaries and may determine not to provide additional funding or capital to subsidiaries whose operations it believes may not be sustainable or do not support additional investment. The Company's principal sources of liquidity have historically been (i) its available cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, (ii) distributions from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, and (iii) proceeds received from sales of real estate. In addition to these sources of liquidity, the Company expects to receive quarterly interest payments on the promissory note that was issued byBluegreen Vacations in favor ofBBX Capital in connection with the spin-off of the Company. The original principal amount of the note was$75.0 million ; however, inDecember 2021 ,Bluegreen Vacations prepaid$25.0 million of the principal balance, reducing the outstanding balance to$50.0 million . Amounts outstanding under the note accrue interest at a rate of 6% per annum, with interest payments scheduled to occur on a quarterly basis. However,Bluegreen Vacations may elect to defer such quarterly interest payments, with interest on the entire outstanding balance thereafter to accrue at a cumulative, compounded rate of 8% per annum until such time asBluegreen Vacations is current on all accrued payments under the note, including deferred interest. All outstanding amounts under the note will become due and payable onSeptember 30, 2025 or earlier upon certain other events, andBluegreen Vacations is permitted to prepay the note in whole or in part at any time. The Company believes that its current financial condition will allow it to meet its anticipated near-term liquidity needs. The Company may also seek additional liquidity from outside sources, including traditional bank financing, secured or unsecured indebtedness, or the issuance of equity and/or debt securities. However, these alternatives may not be available to the Company on attractive terms, or at all. The inability to raise any needed funds through the sources discussed above would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Anticipated and Potential Liquidity Requirements
The Company currently expects to use its available liquidity to fund operations (including corporate expenses, working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and the Company's other commitments described above) and make additional investments in real estate, its existing operating businesses, or other opportunities, including the potential repurchase of common stock. However, as discussed above, management intends to evaluate any operating deficits, commitments, and liquidity requirements of its subsidiaries as a result of inflationary trends, higher interest rates, and general economic conditions and, may make a determination that it will not provide additional funding or capital to its subsidiaries.BBX Capital InJanuary 2022 , the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program which authorizes the repurchase of up to$15.0 million of shares of the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock. The repurchase program authorizes the Company, in management's discretion, to repurchase shares from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors. The timing, price, and number of shares which may be repurchased under the program in the future will be based on market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors considered by management. Share repurchases under the program may be made from time to time through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific amount of shares and may be suspended, modified, or terminated at any time without prior notice. During the year endedDecember 31, 2022 , the Company repurchased 115,782 shares of its Class A Common Stock under this repurchase program at an average per share purchase price of$9.27 , including fees. The Company remained authorized under the repurchase program to purchase up to$13.9 million of shares of the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock as ofDecember 31, 2022 . 51
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Table of ContentsBBX Capital Real Estate The Altman Companies SinceNovember 2018 ,BBX Capital Real Estate has owned a 50% equity interest in the Altman Companies, a developer and manager of multifamily rental apartment communities. OnJanuary 31, 2023 , BBXRE closed on the acquisition of an additional 40% equity interest in the Altman Companies from Mr.Joel Altman for$8.1 million , reflecting a base purchase price of$9.4 million , an additional$0.1 million of reimbursements for predevelopment expenditures incurred at the time of the acquisition, and a downward adjustment of$1.4 million to reflect an estimated working capital deficit calculated pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement of the Altman Companies. Pursuant to the terms of the operating agreement, the final working capital adjustment amount will be determined by BBXRE andMr. Altman following the closing and may result in the payment of additional consideration toMr. Altman or a refund to BBXRE. In connection with the acquisition of the 40% interest fromMr. Altman , BBXRE also acquired the remaining 10% equity interest owned byMr. Altman . Pursuant to the terms of this acquisition, the parties agreed thatMr. Altman will remain employed by the Altman Companies and that the$2.4 million payment for the remaining 10% equity interest will be deferred until the earlier of (i) the termination ofMr. Altman's employment from the Altman Companies or (ii)November 30, 2028 . Under the terms of the agreement between the parties,Mr. Altman will continue to invest in development joint ventures originated by the Altman Companies, and ifMr. Altman does not invest in certain additional joint ventures, BBXRE will be entitled to offset his required capital contribution against the deferred$2.4 million payable toMr. Altman . Although the Altman Companies generates revenues from the performance of development, general contractor, leasing, and property management services to the joint ventures that are formed to invest in the development projects that it originates, it is expected that any profits generated for BBXRE through the Altman Companies will primarily be through the equity distributions that BBXRE receives through its investment in the managing member of such joint ventures. Therefore, as the timing of any such distributions to BBXRE is generally contingent upon the sale or refinancing of a completed development project, it is anticipated that BBXRE will be required to contribute capital to the Altman Companies for its ongoing operating costs and predevelopment expenditures, as well as to the managing member of newly formed joint ventures. As previously discussed, as a result of current market conditions, many projects previously in the Altman Companies' development pipeline no longer meet its investment criteria, and the Altman Companies expects to incur predevelopment expenditures in 2023 in order to identify new projects for its development pipeline. Further, previously anticipated fee income will not be generated from development projects that are no longer in its development pipeline. As a result, BBXRE currently anticipates that it will invest in excess of$10.0 million in the Altman Companies and certain related joint ventures during the year endedDecember 31, 2023 for planned predevelopment expenditures, ongoing operating costs, and potential operating shortfalls related to certain projects, and other than contributions to certain existing development projects for which the equity contributions to the joint ventures are expected to be funded over time, BBXRE does not currently expect to invest material amounts in the managing member of new development joint ventures during the year endedDecember 31, 2023 based on its current pipeline of new potential development projects. However, if certain projects that the Altman Companies previously determined were unlikely to commence become financially viable as a result of changes in market conditions, BBXRE expects that it would invest in the managing member of development joint ventures formed to invest in such projects.BBX Logistics Properties
BBXRE currently expects that it may invest in excess of
If the division commences the development of warehouse and logistics facilities, BBXRE expects that it will seek to develop such projects through joint ventures with third party investors and that it will invest in the managing member of the joint ventures formed to invest in such development projects. While there is no assurance that this will be the case, if joint ventures are formed to invest in projects, BBXRE expects that it will be reimbursed for all or a portion of its previously incurred predevelopment expenditures by such ventures. Further, in the event that BBXRE closes on development financing for such projects, BBXRE expects that (i) it would be required to contribute at least$5.0 million to a wholly-owned subsidiary that will provide guarantees on the indebtedness for the funded projects and (ii) such cash would be restricted from being utilized in BBXRE's other operations. BBXRE has entered into agreements to acquire five land parcels for the purpose of developing logistics facilities for an aggregate purchase price of approximately$58.0 million . BBXRE completed due diligence on two of these parcels, which have an aggregate purchase price of approximately$35.0 million , and paid nonrefundable deposits totaling$1.5 million on these parcels, although the deposit on one of these parcels is contingently refundable if BBXRE is unable to obtain entitlements for the development. The agreements for the remaining three parcels are subject to the successful completion of due diligence, and the escrowed deposits paid by BBXRE in connection with the agreements are refundable until the end of the applicable due diligence periods. As indicated above, if BBXRE moves forward with any or all of these projects, BBXRE expects that it will develop the projects through joint ventures with third party investors and, in such case, it will assign the agreements to the applicable joint ventures. Accordingly, if BBXRE moves forward with any or all of these projects, BBXRE expects that it would fund a portion of the land and development costs as the managing member and would seek third party debt and equity financing for the remainder of such costs. Other The operating agreements of certain of real estate joint ventures in which BBXRE is an investor contain customary buy-sell provisions which could result in either the sale of BBXRE's interest or the use of available cash to acquire the partner's interest, and the Company's commitments and liquidity requirements described above do not include amounts that the Company could pay as a result of the initiation of these provisions.BBX Sweet Holdings
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Table of Contents Renin During the years endedDecember 31, 2022 and 2021,BBX Capital provided funds to Renin at various times to provide additional liquidity for working capital, make partial prepayments on Renin's term loan with TD Bank, and fund certain one-time expenditures, including payments to settle a dispute with a supplier and costs related to the transition of operations from facility inMontreal, Canada to its other facilities. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the aggregate amount outstanding under Renin's TD Bank credit facility was$34.5 million , and inFebruary 2023 ,BBX Capital made a$7.0 million capital contribution to Renin in order to fund a$2.5 million partial prepayment of Renin's term loan with TD Bank and to provide additional liquidity for working capital requirements. WhileBBX Capital may consider providing additional funds to Renin in future periods to fund working capital and its commitments,BBX Capital's management will continue to evaluate the operating results, financial condition, commitments and prospects of Renin on an ongoing basis and may determine that it will not provide additional funding or capital to Renin.
Credit Facilities with Future Availability
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Toronto-Dominion Commercial Bank ("TD Bank ") Credit Facility. Renin has a credit facility with TD Bank that includes a$14.8 million term loan (the "Term Loan") and a revolving operating loan of up to$24.0 million (which amount was decreased as described below) (the "Operating Loan"), both of which mature inOctober 2025 . As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the outstanding amounts under the term loan and revolving credit facility were$14.7 million and$19.8 million , respectively, with effective interest rates of 8.92% and 8.98%, respectively. As Renin was out of compliance with the financial covenants under its credit facility with TD Bank as ofDecember 31, 2022 , Renin's line of credit under the facility had no contractually committed availability as ofDecember 31, 2022 . As previously described, Renin's credit facility was amended inJuly 2021 ,November 2021 ,May 2022 andFebruary 2023 . As a result of such amendments, the availability under the Operating Loan was increased from$20.0 million to$24.0 million throughDecember 31, 2022 and decreased to$22.0 million inFebruary 2023 . As ofDecember 31, 2023 , the availability under the line of credit will revert to$20.0 million and any amounts outstanding in excess of$20.0 million must be repaid by Renin. In addition, theFebruary 2023 amendment to the credit facility, (i) adjusted the required minimum levels of specified operating results throughDecember 31, 2023 beginning inJanuary 2023 (ii) redefined the Total Leverage Ratio financial covenant and waived compliance with this covenant untilJanuary 1, 2024 , (iii) waived the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant untilJanuary 1, 2024 and (iv) amended the modification period toDecember 31, 2023 . The amendment also reduced the interest rates on amounts outstanding under the term loan and revolving line of credit during the modification period to (i) the Canadian Prime Rate plus a spread of 2.875% per annum, (ii) the United States Base Rate plus a spread of 2.50% per annum, or (iii) Term SOFR or Canadian Bankers' Acceptance Rate plus a spread of 4.375% per annum. Under the terms of the amendment, the Term SOFR Rate for loans with one to six-months terms are also subject to an additional credit spread adjustment of 10 to 25 basis points per annum. Further, theFebruary 2023 amendment prohibits Renin from making distributions toBBX Capital throughDecember 31, 2023 . OnJanuary 1, 2024 , the financial covenants under the facility and Renin's ability to make distributions toBBX Capital will revert to the requirements under the facility prior to the amendments in 2021. LOCS Credit Facility. InJuly 2021 ,BBX Sweet Holdings and certain of its subsidiaries, including Las Olas Confections and Snacks, entered into a credit agreement (the "LOCS Credit Facility") withIberiaBank which provides for a revolving line of credit of up to$2.5 million that matures inJuly 2023 . Amounts outstanding under the LOCS Credit Facility bear interest at the higher of the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 50 basis points or 3.0% per annum, and the facility requires monthly payments of interest only, with any outstanding principal and accrued interest due at the maturity date. The LOCS Credit Facility is collateralized by a blanket lien on all of the assets of the borrowers under the facility and is guaranteed byBBX Capital . The facility contains certain financial covenants, including a minimum liquidity requirement forBBX Capital as guarantor under the facility and a requirement that the borrowers maintain a zero balance on the facility for thirty consecutive days during each calendar year during the term of the facility. As ofDecember 31, 2022 , the outstanding amount under the credit facility was$2.3 million , and the effective interest rate was 8.0%. IT'SUGAR Credit Facility. InJanuary 2023 , IT'SUGAR entered into a credit agreement withRegions Bank (the "IT'SUGAR credit facility") which provides for a revolving line of credit of up to$5.0 million that matures inJune 2024 . Amounts outstanding under the IT'SUGAR credit facility bear interest at the higher of a rate equal to the RegionsBank Prime Rate minus 1.50% per annum. or 0% per annum, and the facility requires monthly payments of interest only, with any outstanding principal and accrued interest due at the maturity date. BBXRE pledged a$5.0 million certificate of deposit atRegions Bank to secure the repayment of the IT'SUGAR credit facility. The facility contains various customary financial and reporting covenants. 53
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Off-balance-sheet Arrangements
BBX Capital guarantees certain obligations of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, which are described in further detail in Item 8 - Note 15 of this Annual Report. The Company has investments in joint ventures involved in the development of multifamily rental apartment communities, as well as single-family master planned for sale housing communities. The Company's investments in these joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, and as a result, the Company does not recognize the assets and liabilities of these joint ventures in its financial statements. As ofDecember 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company's investments in these joint ventures totaled$49.4 million and$53.0 million , respectively. These unconsolidated real estate joint ventures generally finance their activities with a combination of debt financing and equity. The Company generally does not directly guarantee the financing of these joint ventures, other than as described in further detail in Item 8 - Note 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Company's maximum exposure to losses from these joint ventures is its equity investment. The Company is typically not obligated to fund additional capital to its joint ventures; however, the Company's interest in a joint venture may be diluted if the Company elects not to fund a joint venture capital call. Critical Accounting Policies Management views critical accounting policies as accounting policies that are important to the understanding of our financial statements and also involve estimates and judgments about inherently uncertain matters. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statements of financial condition and assumptions that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including, but not limited to, those that relate to the determination of: the recognition of revenue; the recovery of the carrying value of real estate inventories; the fair value of assets measured at, or compared to, fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as assets held for sale, intangible assets, other long-lived assets, and goodwill; the valuation of assets and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business; the amount of deferred tax valuation allowance and accounting for uncertain tax positions; and the estimate of contingent liabilities related to litigation and other claims and assessments. The accounting policies and estimates that we have identified as critical accounting policies are: the recognition of revenue; evaluating goodwill for impairment; and evaluating long-lived assets and definite lived intangible assets for impairment. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes 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 management's estimates, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted.
Revenue Recognition - Variable Consideration on
The Company's trade sales are generally sold with a right of return, and the Company may provide other sales credits or incentives, such as volume discounts or rebates. Additionally, the Company is entitled to contingent consideration on certain single-family lot sales to homebuilders. These programs are accounted for as variable consideration when determining the amount of revenue to recognize upon transfer of control. Estimates of contingent consideration, returns, and incentives are calculated using the expected value method and updated at the end of each reporting period when additional information becomes available. Variable consideration estimates are based on historical experience adjusted for, among other things, current and expected economic conditions and sales trends. These estimates rely on assumptions and judgments regarding issues where the outcome is unknown, and actual results or values may differ significantly from these estimates. A significant change in the timing of revenue recognized could occur if actual variable consideration is significantly different than our estimates.
Evaluating Goodwill for Impairment
The process of evaluating goodwill for impairment involves the determination of the fair value of the Company's reporting units. Inherent in such fair value determinations are certain judgments and estimates relating to future cash flows, including the Company's interpretation of current economic indicators and market valuations, and assumptions about the Company's strategic plans with regard to its operations. Due to the uncertainties associated with such evaluations, actual results could differ materially from such estimates. The Company's goodwill as ofDecember 31, 2022 was$18.4 million consisting of$4.1 million and$14.3 million of goodwill in theRenin andBBX Sweet Holdings reporting units, respectively. 54
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During the year endedDecember 31, 2020 , the Company concluded that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the recessionary economic environment and the impact on certain of the Company's operations, indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair values of certain of its reporting units with goodwill had declined below the respective carrying amounts of such reporting units as ofMarch 31, 2020 . As a result, the Company tested the goodwill associated with such reporting units for impairment by estimating the fair values of the respective reporting units as ofMarch 31, 2020 and recognized goodwill impairment losses of$20.3 million associated with IT'SUGAR and$2.1 million associated with certain of its other reporting units. OnSeptember 22, 2020 , the Company deconsolidated IT'SUGAR as a result of IT'SUGAR filing the Bankruptcy Cases and derecognized the remaining IT'SUGAR goodwill balance of approximately$14.9 million as of that date. During the year endedDecember 31, 2021 , IT'SUGAR emerged from bankruptcy, and the Company reconsolidated IT'SUGAR. The Company accounted for the consolidation of IT'SUGAR upon under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed associated with an acquiree be recognized at their fair values at the consolidation date. As a result, the Company remeasured the carrying value of its equity interests in IT'SUGAR at fair value with the remeasurement adjustment recognized in the Company's statement of operations, and recognized goodwill based on the difference between (i) the fair values of IT'SUGAR's identifiable assets and liabilities at the consolidation date and (ii) the fair values of the Company's interests in IT'SUGAR and the noncontrolling interests in IT'SUGAR. The Company recognized$14.3 million of goodwill upon the consolidation of IT'SUGAR. Inherent in the Company's determinations of fair value of IT'SUGAR's assets and liabilities are certain judgments and estimates relating to future cash flows, including the Company's assessment of current economic indicators and market valuations, and assumptions about the Company's strategic plans with regard to its operating businesses. During the three months endedJune 30, 2022 , the Company concluded that inflationary pressures, the recent decline in market valuations, increases in interest rates, a decline in consumer demand, the current economic and geopolitical environment, and the increased likelihood of a recessionary environment in the foreseeable future, when combined with the ongoing nature of Renin's margin compression and recent decline in customer demand, indicated that it was necessary to quantitatively test whether the fair value of the Renin reporting unit had declined below its carrying amount as ofJune 30, 2022 . As a result, the Company quantitatively tested Renin's goodwill for impairment by estimating the fair value of the Renin reporting unit as ofJune 30, 2022 and concluded that its goodwill was not impaired, as the estimated fair value of the Renin reporting unit was in excess of the carrying amount of the reporting unit.
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of
Due to the uncertainties associated with such evaluations, changes in the assumptions could have a materially effect on such estimates, particularly in light of the ongoing disruptions and uncertainty in theU.S. and global economics and global supply chains. In particular, the Company's estimated fair value of the Renin reporting unit included, among other things, various assumptions related to the impact of disruptions and uncertainty in theU.S. and global economies and global supply chains on Renin's operations, and the estimate of the fair value of Renin under the discounted cash flow methodology assumed that the supply chain disruptions and material shortages that are currently having a negative impact on Renin's gross margins will be resolved by the end of 2023. If the ongoing supply chain disruptions and material shortages are not resolved within the anticipated timeframes or customer demand is materially impacted by current economic conditions, the estimated fair value of the Renin reporting unit may continue to decline, and the Company may be required to record goodwill impairment charges in future periods. Similarly, with respect to IT'SUGAR, the Company estimates that i) there will not be a material permanent decline in the demand for IT'SUGAR's products in the future, ii) IT'SUGAR will ultimately be able implement its long-term strategy to reinvest in and grow its business, and iii) IT'SUGAR will be able to manage supply chain and cost pressures through price increases.
Evaluating Long-lived Assets and Definite-lived Intangible Assets for Impairment
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets, including property and equipment, and real estate held-for-investment, for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable. The carrying amounts of assets are not considered recoverable when the carrying amounts exceed the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets. As the carrying amounts of these assets are dependent upon estimates of future earnings that they are expected to generate, these assets may be impaired if cash flows decrease significantly or do not meet expectations, in which case they would be written down to their fair value. The estimates of useful lives and expected cash flows require us to make significant judgments regarding future periods that are subject to a number of factors, many of which may be beyond our control. The Company determined that its long-lived assets were not impaired as ofDecember 31, 2022 and 2021. The Company recognized impairment losses of$5.4 million during the year endedDecember 31, 2020 related primarily to leasehold improvements and right-of-use assets associated with certain of IT'SUGAR's retail locations. The recognition of these impairment losses primarily resulted from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the estimated cash flows expected to be generated by the related assets. The Company's property and equipment, operating lease assets and definite-lived intangible asset balances were$35.1 million ,$110.1 million and$29.4 million as ofDecember 31, 2022 , respectively. 55
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