Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp - Quarter Report: 2007 September (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2007
OR
o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission
File Number 001-09071
BFC Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 59-2022148 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | |
incorporation or organization) | ||
2100 West Cypress Creek Road | ||
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 33309 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) | (Zip Code) |
(954) 940-4900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or
a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
YES o NO þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock, as
of latest practicable date.
Class A Common Stock of $.01 par value, 40,394,968 shares outstanding as of November 2, 2007.
Class B Common Stock of $.01 par value, 7,104,079 shares outstanding as of November 2, 2007.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item I. Financial Statements
BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data)
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 191,856 | 201,123 | |||||
Securities available for sale and financial instruments (at fair value) |
729,935 | 653,659 | ||||||
Securities
held to maturity, at cost (approximate fair value: $215,035 and $209,020) |
214,517 | 206,682 | ||||||
Investment
securities at cost: (approximate fair value $57,871 in 2007 and 20,526 in 2006) |
51,998 | 20,526 | ||||||
Tax certificates, net of allowance of $3,894 in 2007 and $3,699 in 2006 |
204,746 | 195,391 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost which approximates fair value |
74,903 | 80,217 | ||||||
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
of $92,712 in 2007 and $44,173 in 2006 |
4,582,853 | 4,594,192 | ||||||
Loans held for sale |
5,751 | 9,313 | ||||||
Real estate held for development and sale |
602,208 | 847,492 | ||||||
Real estate owned |
17,159 | 21,747 | ||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
131,874 | 125,287 | ||||||
Properties and equipment, net |
287,104 | 252,215 | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
76,236 | 77,324 | ||||||
Other assets |
135,973 | 81,813 | ||||||
Deposit on Levitt Corporations Rights Offering |
33,205 | | ||||||
Deferred tax asset, net |
19,840 | | ||||||
Discontinued operations assets held for sale |
85,727 | 238,785 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 7,445,885 | 7,605,766 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||
Deposits |
||||||||
Non-interest bearing |
$ | 895,263 | 995,920 | |||||
Interest bearing |
3,072,714 | 2,871,116 | ||||||
Total deposits |
3,967,977 | 3,867,036 | ||||||
Customer deposits on real estate held for sale |
19,469 | 42,571 | ||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,417,047 | 1,517,058 | ||||||
Short term borrowings |
236,915 | 128,411 | ||||||
Subordinated debentures, notes and bonds payable |
553,256 | 533,583 | ||||||
Junior subordinated debentures |
379,247 | 348,318 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net |
| 10,646 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
158,279 | 159,024 | ||||||
Discontinued operations liabilities related to assets held for sale |
66,217 | 123,211 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
6,798,407 | 6,729,858 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
460,989 | 698,323 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
||||||||
Shareholders equity: |
||||||||
Preferred stock of $.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (5% Preferred Stock)
issued and outstanding 15,000 shares in 2007 and 2006 |
| | ||||||
Class A common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 40,395,280 in 2007 and 28,755,882 in 2006 |
382 | 266 | ||||||
Class B common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 7,103,753 in 2007 and 7,090,652 in 2006 |
69 | 69 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
131,185 | 93,910 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
52,714 | 81,889 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity before
accumulated other comprehensive income |
184,350 | 176,134 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
2,139 | 1,451 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
186,489 | 177,585 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 7,445,885 | 7,605,766 | |||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited
(In thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
(As adjusted) | (As adjusted) | |||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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BFC Activities: |
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Interest and dividend income |
$ | 855 | 623 | 1,838 | 1,718 | |||||||||||
Other income |
146 | 162 | 3,375 | 1,064 | ||||||||||||
1,001 | 785 | 5,213 | 2,782 | |||||||||||||
Financial Services: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
94,896 | 95,116 | 282,211 | 271,326 | ||||||||||||
Service charges on deposits |
25,894 | 24,008 | 76,297 | 64,381 | ||||||||||||
Other service charges and fees |
7,222 | 6,779 | 21,779 | 20,354 | ||||||||||||
Securities activities, net |
1,207 | 2,243 | 11,575 | 7,614 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
1,909 | 2,792 | 6,918 | 10,162 | ||||||||||||
131,128 | 130,938 | 398,780 | 373,837 | |||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development: |
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Sales of real estate |
122,824 | 130,939 | 389,486 | 387,140 | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
671 | 665 | 2,014 | 1,881 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
3,830 | 2,651 | 11,713 | 7,967 | ||||||||||||
127,325 | 134,255 | 403,213 | 396,988 | |||||||||||||
Total revenues |
259,454 | 265,978 | 807,206 | 773,607 | ||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses |
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BFC Activities: |
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Interest expense |
5 | 1 | 33 | 17 | ||||||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
2,633 | 2,339 | 8,127 | 7,075 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
1,456 | 716 | 2,972 | 2,236 | ||||||||||||
4,094 | 3,056 | 11,132 | 9,328 | |||||||||||||
Financial Services: |
||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized |
51,095 | 44,974 | 145,121 | 119,905 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
48,949 | 271 | 61,327 | 414 | ||||||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
34,258 | 38,619 | 113,256 | 112,045 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
16,954 | 15,018 | 48,825 | 41,061 | ||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
4,276 | 8,649 | 14,343 | 24,667 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of real estate held for sale |
3,655 | | 4,711 | | ||||||||||||
Impairment of real estate owned |
7,233 | | 7,299 | | ||||||||||||
One-time termination benefits |
| | 2,553 | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
14,988 | 14,008 | 42,296 | 41,883 | ||||||||||||
181,408 | 121,539 | 439,731 | 339,975 | |||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development: |
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Cost of sales of real estate |
275,340 | 104,520 | 559,842 | 312,228 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
31,229 | 31,364 | 96,066 | 87,781 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
1,112 | 615 | 2,007 | 3,164 | ||||||||||||
307,681 | 136,499 | 657,915 | 403,173 | |||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
493,183 | 261,094 | 1,108,778 | 752,476 | ||||||||||||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
4,763 | 7,061 | 9,632 | 10,185 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and
and noncontrolling interest |
(228,966 | ) | 11,945 | (291,940 | ) | 31,316 | ||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(39,248 | ) | 4,188 | (57,377 | ) | 10,143 | ||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest (loss) income |
(164,388 | ) | 8,259 | (204,698 | ) | 21,534 | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(25,330 | ) | (502 | ) | (29,865 | ) | (361 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations, less income tax provision (benefit)
in the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
of $491 and $(3,512), respectively, and
in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
of $(2,896)and $(6,934), respectively |
83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss |
(25,247 | ) | (1,143 | ) | (28,734 | ) | (1,521 | ) | ||||||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(187 | ) | (187 | ) | (562 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss allocable to common stock |
$ | (25,434 | ) | (1,330 | ) | (29,296 | ) | (2,083 | ) | |||||||
(Continued)
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited
(In thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited
(In thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
(Loss) earnings per common share: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic loss per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Basic loss per share |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Diluted loss per share |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
42,942 | 33,427 | 36,649 | 33,181 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding |
42,942 | 33,427 | 36,649 | 33,181 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss Unaudited
(In thousands)
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (25,247 | ) | (1,143 | ) | (28,734 | ) | (1,521 | ) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Unrealized gains on securities available for sale |
1,647 | 1,647 | 3,399 | 1,077 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
635 | 635 | 1,311 | 415 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax |
1,012 | 1,012 | 2,088 | 662 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized (losses) gains associated with investment in
unconsolidated affiliates |
(51 | ) | 141 | (106 | ) | 103 | ||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(20 | ) | 55 | (41 | ) | 40 | ||||||||||
Unrealized (losses) gains associated with investment in
unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax |
(31 | ) | 86 | (65 | ) | 63 | ||||||||||
Net realized gains reclassified into net loss |
(15 | ) | (304 | ) | (2,150 | ) | (1,010 | ) | ||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
9 | (116 | ) | (815 | ) | (391 | ) | |||||||||
Net realized gains reclassified into net loss, net of tax |
(24 | ) | (188 | ) | (1,335 | ) | (619 | ) | ||||||||
957 | 910 | 688 | 106 | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss |
$ | (24,290 | ) | (233 | ) | (28,046 | ) | (1,415 | ) | |||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders Equity Unaudited
(In thousands)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares of Common | Class A | Class B | Additional | Compre- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Outstanding | Common | Common | Paid-in | Retained | hensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Stock | Stock | Capital | Earnings | Income | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
28,756 | 7,091 | $ | 266 | $ | 69 | $ | 93,910 | $ | 81,889 | $ | 1,451 | $ | 177,585 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative effect adjustment
upon adoption of
FASB Interpretation No. 48 |
| | | | | 121 | | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | (28,734 | ) | | (28,734 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes |
| | | | | | 688 | 688 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfer of shares of Common Stock |
(13 | ) | 13 | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock,
net of issuance costs |
11,500 | | 115 | | 36,006 | | | 36,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock
upon exercise of stock options and
restricted stock |
152 | | 1 | | 187 | | | 188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of subsidiaries capital
transactions, net of taxes |
| | | | 183 | | | 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends on 5% Preferred Stock |
| | | | | (562 | ) | | (562 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation related
to stock options and restricted stock |
| | | | 899 | | | 899 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2007 |
40,395 | 7,104 | $ | 382 | $ | 69 | $ | 131,185 | $ | 52,714 | $ | 2,139 | $ | 186,489 | ||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
(In thousands)
For the Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (8,015 | ) | $ | (222,673 | ) | ||
Investing activities: |
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Proceeds from redemption and maturities of investment
securities and tax certificates |
161,332 | 149,232 | ||||||
Purchase of investment securities and tax certificates |
(178,932 | ) | (182,994 | ) | ||||
Purchase of securities available for sale |
(238,549 | ) | (121,619 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of securities
available for sale |
243,564 | 140,011 | ||||||
Purchases of FHLB stock |
(10,575 | ) | (41,850 | ) | ||||
Redemption of FHLB stock |
15,889 | 23,914 | ||||||
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
(6,188 | ) | (7,872 | ) | ||||
Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiaries |
8,094 | 4,775 | ||||||
Net increase in loans |
(54,802 | ) | (113,861 | ) | ||||
Improvements to real estate owned |
(1,963 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned |
1,253 | 3,338 | ||||||
Net additions to office properties and equipment |
(82,465 | ) | (77,253 | ) | ||||
Deposit on Levitt Corporations Rights Offering |
(33,205 | ) | | |||||
Net proceeds from the sale of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. |
2,628 | | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(173,919 | ) | (224,179 | ) | ||||
Financing activities: |
||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in deposits |
100,941 | (77,218 | ) | |||||
Repayments of FHLB advances |
(2,530,000 | ) | (1,826,344 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from FHLB advances |
2,430,000 | 2,230,000 | ||||||
Decrease in securities sold under agreements
to repurchase |
(34,470 | ) | (24,937 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased |
142,974 | (88,040 | ) | |||||
Repayments of secured borrowings |
| (26,516 | ) | |||||
Repayment of notes and bonds payable |
(156,845 | ) | (162,445 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes and bonds payable |
214,057 | 317,855 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of junior subordinated debentures |
30,929 | 30,928 | ||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs |
(1,656 | ) | (2,475 | ) | ||||
Capital contributions in managed fund by investors |
| 2,200 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of BFC stock options |
187 | | ||||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
1,264 | 3,664 | ||||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends paid |
(562 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||
Payment of the minimum withholding tax upon the exercise
of stock options |
| (6,872 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of BFC Class A Common Stock,
net of issuance cost |
36,121 | | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of BankAtlantic Bancorp
Class A common stock |
2,369 | 1,324 | ||||||
Purchase and retirement of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A common stock |
(53,769 | ) | (7,833 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid to non-BFC shareholders |
(5,864 | ) | (6,617 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
175,676 | 356,112 | ||||||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(6,258 | ) | (90,740 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents in discontinued operations
assets held for sale at beginning of period |
3,285 | | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents in discontinued operations
assets held for sale at disposal date |
(6,294 | ) | | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period |
201,123 | 305,437 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 191,856 | $ | 214,697 | ||||
(Continued)
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
(In thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
(In thousands)
For the Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
||||||||
Interest on borrowings and deposits, net of amounts capitalized |
$ | 142,420 | $ | 126,218 | ||||
Income taxes paid |
4,556 | 38,973 | ||||||
Supplementary disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
||||||||
Loans transferred to real estate owned |
1,617 | 2,755 | ||||||
Reduction in loan participations sold accounted for as secured borrowings |
| 111,754 | ||||||
Exchange of branch facilities |
| 2,350 | ||||||
Transfers of office properties and equipment to
real estate held for development and sale |
1,239 | | ||||||
Increase in investments of unconsolidated subsidiaries associated
with the issuance of trust preferred securities |
774 | | ||||||
Decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income,
net of taxes |
688 | 106 | ||||||
Net decrease in shareholders equity from
the effect of subsidiaries capital transactions, net of income taxes |
183 | (267 | ) | |||||
Securities sold pending settlement |
23,896 | | ||||||
Securities purchased pending settlement |
| 680 | ||||||
Issuance and retirement of BFC Common Stock accepted
as consideration for the exercise price of stock options |
| 4,155 | ||||||
Effect of FASB Interpretation No. 48 |
121 | | ||||||
Decrease in inventory from reclassification to property and equipment |
1,148 | 7,978 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC
Financial Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Presentation of Interim Financial Statements
BFC Financial Corporation (NYSE Arca: BFF) is a diversified holding company that invests in
and acquires private and public companies in different industries. BFCs diverse ownership
interests span a variety of business sectors, including consumer and commercial banking;
homebuilding; development of master-planned communities; the hospitality and leisure sector through
the development, marketing and sales of vacation resorts on a time-share, vacation club model; the
restaurant and casual family dining business, and real estate investment banking and investment
services. BFCs current major holdings include controlling interests in BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
and its wholly owned subsidiaries (BankAtlantic Bancorp) (NYSE: BBX), and Levitt Corporation and
its wholly owned subsidiaries (Levitt) (NYSE: LEV); minority interests in Benihana, Inc. (Nasdaq:
BNHN); which operates Asian-themed restaurant chains in the United States, and through BankAtlantic
Bancorp, Stifel Financial Corp (NYSE: SF), the holding company of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
and Ryan Beck & Co., Inc. and Cypress Creek Capital, Inc. (CCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
BFC. As a result of the Companys position as the controlling shareholder of BankAtlantic Bancorp,
BFC is a unitary savings bank holding company regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
BankAtlantic Bancorp is a Florida-based diversified financial services holding company that
offers a wide range of banking products and services through BankAtlantic its wholly-owned
subsidiary. BankAtlantic, a federal savings bank headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
provides traditional retail banking services and a wide range of commercial banking products and
related financial services through a network of over 100 branches or stores located in Florida.
BankAtlantic Bancorp also owns a 16% ownership interest in Stifel Financial Corp. On February 28,
2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp completed the sale to Stifel Financial Corp. of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc.
(Ryan Beck), an entity engaged in retail and institutional brokerage and investment banking. As
a consequence, the results of operations of Ryan Beck are presented as Discontinued Operations in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. The financial information of
Ryan Beck is included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31,
2006, and in the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity, the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods
presented.
Levitt Corporation (Levitt Corporation), through its subsidiary Core Communities, LLC (Core
Communities or Core), primarily develops master-planned communities in Florida and South
Carolina and, through Levitt and Sons, LLC (Levitt and Sons), develops single-family and townhome
communities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Levitt Corporation also owns an
approximately 31% ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation (Bluegreen) (NYSE: BXG), a company
engaged in the acquisition, development, marketing and sale of vacation ownership interests in
primarily drive-to resorts, as well as residential homesites generally located around golf
courses and other amenities. On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its
subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida (Bankruptcy Cases). Based on this filing and the uncertainties surrounding
the nature, timing and specifics of the bankruptcy proceedings, Levitt Corporation anticipates that
it will de-consolidate Levitt and Sons as of November 9, 2007, effectively eliminating all future
results at Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries from the financial results of
operations of Levitt Corporation, and will prospectively account for any remaining investment in
Levitt and Sons, net of any outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons, as a cost method
investment. Under cost method accounting, income would only be recognized to the extent of cash
received in the future. At September 30, 2007, Levitt Corporation had a negative investment in
Levitt and Sons of $88.2 million after recording the impairment
charges and advances due from Levitt and Sons of $84.3 million at Levitt Corporation resulting
in a net negative investment of $3.9 million. After November 9, 2007, Levitt Corporation will
continue to evaluate its cost method investment in Levitt and Sons to determine the appropriate
treatment based upon the realizability of the investment balance. At September 30, 2007, Levitt and
Sons had combined total assets and total liabilities of $442.7 million and $531.0 million
respectively and recorded revenues of $382.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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The financial results for two of Core Communities commercial leasing projects are presented
as Discontinued Operations in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods
presented as more fully described in note 3. The assets related to these projects have been
reclassified to discontinued operations assets held for sale and the related liabilities
associated with these assets were also reclassified to discontinued operations liabilities related
to assets held for sale in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition for all
periods presented.
As
a holding company with controlling positions in BankAtlantic Bancorp
and Levitt, BFC is required under GAAP to consolidate the
financial results of these companies. As a consequence, the financial information of both entities
is presented on a consolidated basis in BFCs financial statements. However, except as otherwise
noted, the debts and obligations of BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are not direct obligations of
BFC and are non-recourse to BFC. Similarly, the assets of those entities are not available to BFC
absent its pro rata share in a dividend or distribution. The recognition by BFC of income from
controlled entities is determined based on the percentage of its economic ownership in those
entities. At September 30, 2007, BFCs economic ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt was
23.6% and 16.6%, respectively, which resulted in BFC recognizing 23.6% and 16.6% of BankAtlantic
Bancorps and Levitts net income or loss, respectively. The portion of income or loss in those
subsidiaries not attributable to BFCs economic ownership interests is classified in the financial
statements as noncontrolling interest and is subtracted from income before income taxes to arrive
at consolidated net income in the financial statements.
BFCs ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt as of September 30, 2007 was as follows:
Percent | ||||||||||||
Shares | Percent of | of | ||||||||||
Owned | Ownership | Vote | ||||||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
8,329,236 | 16.28 | % | 8.63 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
4,876,124 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
13,205,360 | 23.56 | % | 55.63 | % | |||||||
Levitt (a) |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
2,074,243 | 11.14 | % | 5.91 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
1,219,031 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
3,293,274 | 16.60 | % | 52.91 | % | |||||||
(a) | BFCs percent of ownership and percent of vote in Levitt presented above does not include BFCs purchase in Levitts Rights Offering on October 1, 2007 of approximately 16.6 million shares of Levitts Class A common stock which increased BFCs economic ownership interest in Levitt to 20.7% and percent of vote to 54.0% (see note 20). |
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The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with GAAP for interim financial
information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial
statements. In managements opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain
such adjustments as are necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys consolidated financial
condition at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the consolidated results of operations for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, comprehensive loss for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, changes in consolidated shareholders equity for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2007
and 2006. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Amendment No. 2 to the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, as well as Amendment
No. 2 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 and the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the statement
presentation for 2007.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108), which established an approach to quantify errors in financial
statements. The Company applied the provisions of SAB 108 using the cumulative effect transition
method in connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the year ended December
31, 2006. The impact of the application of SAB 108 on the Companys Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was to adjust Financial Services
costs and expenses from $178.9 million and $518.0 million, respectively, as originally reported to
$178.6 million and $518.2 million, respectively, as adjusted. For further discussion on the
implementation of SAB 108, see notes to the consolidated financial statements appearing in
Amendment No. 2 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006.
2. Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial
information is available that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in
assessing performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Reportable segments consist of one or
more operating segments with similar economic characteristics, products and services, production
processes, type of customer, distribution system and regulatory environment.
The information provided for segment reporting is based on internal reports utilized by
management of the Company and its respective subsidiaries. The presentation and allocation of
assets and results of operations may not reflect the actual economic costs of the segments as stand
alone businesses. If a different basis of allocation were utilized, the relative contributions of
the segments might differ but the relative trends in segments operating results would, in
managements view, likely not be impacted.
The Company is currently organized into six reportable segments: BFC Activities, Financial
Services, Primary Homebuilding, Tennessee Homebuilding, Land Division, and Levitt Other Operations.
See note 20 regarding the filing by Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries of a
voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code on November 9, 2007, which will affect
segment reporting in future periods.
The following summarizes the aggregation of the Companys operating segments into reportable
segments:
BFC Activities
This segment includes all of the operations and all of the assets owned by BFC other than
BankAtlantic Bancorp and its subsidiaries and Levitt and its subsidiaries. This includes dividends
from BFCs investment in
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Benihanas convertible preferred stock and other securities and
investments, advisory fee income and operating expenses from CCC, interest income from loans
receivable, and income and expenses associated with the shared service arrangement with
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt to provide services in the areas of human
resources, risk management, investor relations and executive office
administration. Additionally, BFC provides certain risk management
and administrative services to Bluegreen. The BFC
Activities segment also includes BFCs overhead and interest expense, the financial results of
venture partnerships that BFC controls and BFCs provision for income taxes, including the tax
provision related to the Companys interest in the earnings or losses of BankAtlantic Bancorp and
Levitt. BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are consolidated in the Companys financial statements, as
described earlier. The Companys earnings or losses in BankAtlantic Bancorp are included in the
Financial Services segment, and Levitts losses and earnings reflected in the Companys
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development activities are included in the Primary Homebuilding,
Tennessee Homebuilding, Land Division and Levitt Other Operations segments.
Financial Services
The Companys Financial Services segment consists of BankAtlantic Bancorp and its
subsidiaries operations, including the operations of BankAtlantic.
Primary Homebuilding
The Companys Primary Homebuilding segment consists of Levitts homebuilding operations in
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
Tennessee Homebuilding
The Companys Tennessee Homebuilding segment consists of Levitts homebuilding operations in
Tennessee.
Land Division
The Companys Land Division segment consists of Core Communities operations.
Levitt Other Operations
The Companys Levitt Other Operations segment consists of the activities of Levitt Commercial,
Levitt Corporations operations (other than in Primary Homebuilding, Tennessee Homebuilding or Land
Division), earnings from Levitt Corporations investment in Bluegreen and Levitt Corporations
other real estate investments and joint ventures.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies in Amendment No. 2 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K/A
for the year ended December 31, 2006. Inter-company transactions are eliminated in the consolidated
presentation. Eliminations consist primarily of the elimination of sales and profits of real estate
transactions between the Land and Primary Homebuilding segment, which were recorded based upon
terms that management believes would be attained in an arms length transaction. In the ordinary
course of business, certain Levitt Corporation inter-segment loans are entered into and interest is
recorded at current borrowing rates. All interest expense and interest income associated with these
inter-segment loans are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on (loss) income from continuing operations
net of tax and noncontrolling interest.
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The table below sets forth the Companys segment information as of and for the three months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
BFC | Financial | Primary | Tennessee | |||||||||||||
Activities | Services | Homebuilding | Homebuilding | |||||||||||||
For the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | | 112,885 | 9,339 | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
864 | 94,896 | 276 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
809 | 36,274 | 2,588 | 16 | ||||||||||||
1,673 | 131,170 | 115,749 | 9,364 | |||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
| | 247,388 | 19,822 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
5 | 51,137 | | | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| 48,949 | | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
4,152 | 81,679 | 19,827 | 1,552 | ||||||||||||
4,157 | 181,765 | 267,215 | 21,374 | |||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
(27 | ) | 348 | 24 | | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(2,511 | ) | (50,247 | ) | (151,442 | ) | (12,010 | ) | ||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(12,383 | ) | (20,637 | ) | (1,866 | ) | 100 | |||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
9,872 | (29,610 | ) | (149,576 | ) | (12,110 | ) | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(5 | ) | (22,624 | ) | (124,743 | ) | (10,099 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | 9,877 | (6,986 | ) | (24,833 | ) | (2,011 | ) | ||||||||
At September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 78,700 | 6,485,593 | 405,553 | 37,172 | |||||||||||
Levitt | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||
Land | Other | and | ||||||||||||||
Division | Operations | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
For the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 757 | | (157 | ) | 122,824 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
1,016 | 231 | (870 | ) | 96,422 | |||||||||||
Other income |
1,049 | 312 | (840 | ) | 40,208 | |||||||||||
2,822 | 543 | (1,867 | ) | 259,454 | ||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
256 | 10,259 | (2,385 | ) | 275,340 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
| | (42 | ) | 51,100 | |||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| | | 48,949 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
4,981 | 7,312 | (1,709 | ) | 117,794 | |||||||||||
5,237 | 17,571 | (4,136 | ) | 493,183 | ||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
| 4,418 | | 4,763 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(2,415 | ) | (12,610 | ) | 2,269 | (228,966 | ) | |||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(728 | ) | (4,594 | ) | 860 | (39,248 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
(1,687 | ) | (8,016 | ) | 1,409 | (189,718 | ) | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(1,407 | ) | (6,686 | ) | 1,176 | (164,388 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | (280 | ) | (1,330 | ) | 233 | (25,330 | ) | ||||||||
At September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 329,538 | 146,083 | (36,754 | ) | 7,445,885 | ||||||||||
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BFC | Financial | Primary | Tennessee | |||||||||||||
Activities | Services | Homebuilding | Homebuilding | |||||||||||||
For the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | | 104,538 | 18,099 | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
634 | 95,116 | 111 | 25 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
709 | 35,942 | 1,719 | 20 | ||||||||||||
1,343 | 131,058 | 106,368 | 18,144 | |||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
| | 83,062 | 16,007 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
1 | 45,128 | | | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| 271 | | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
3,197 | 76,507 | 19,214 | 2,736 | ||||||||||||
3,198 | 121,906 | 102,276 | 18,743 | |||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
| 266 | (154 | ) | | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(1,855 | ) | 9,418 | 3,938 | (599 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
734 | 2,052 | 1,519 | (276 | ) | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
(2,589 | ) | 7,366 | 2,419 | (323 | ) | ||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(4 | ) | 5,778 | 1,997 | (267 | ) | ||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | (2,585 | ) | 1,588 | 422 | (56 | ) | |||||||||
At September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 46,049 | 6,570,220 | 619,715 | 62,132 | |||||||||||
Levitt | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||
Land | Other | and | ||||||||||||||
Division | Operations | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
For the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 8,302 | | | 130,939 | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
272 | 399 | (153 | ) | 96,404 | |||||||||||
Other income |
555 | 404 | (714 | ) | 38,635 | |||||||||||
9,129 | 803 | (867 | ) | 265,978 | ||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
4,760 | 749 | (58 | ) | 104,520 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
| | (154 | ) | 44,975 | |||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| | | 271 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
3,273 | 7,070 | (669 | ) | 111,328 | |||||||||||
8,033 | 7,819 | (881 | ) | 261,094 | ||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
| 6,923 | 26 | 7,061 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
1,096 | (93 | ) | 40 | 11,945 | |||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
427 | (271 | ) | 3 | 4,188 | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
669 | 178 | 37 | 7,757 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
552 | 147 | 55 | 8,259 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | 117 | 31 | (18 | ) | (502 | ) | |||||||||
At September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 249,794 | 195,791 | (49,045 | ) | 7,694,656 | ||||||||||
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The table below sets forth the Companys segment information as of and for the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
BFC | Financial | Primary | Tennessee | |||||||||||||
Activities | Services | Homebuilding | Homebuilding | |||||||||||||
For the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | | 340,202 | 39,844 | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
1,868 | 282,211 | 524 | 37 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
5,326 | 116,695 | 8,174 | 40 | ||||||||||||
7,194 | 398,906 | 348,900 | 39,921 | |||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
| | 496,663 | 49,156 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
33 | 145,253 | | | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| 61,327 | | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
11,289 | 234,349 | 59,818 | 5,416 | ||||||||||||
11,322 | 440,929 | 556,481 | 54,572 | |||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
(27 | ) | 2,163 | (10 | ) | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(4,155 | ) | (39,860 | ) | (207,591 | ) | (14,651 | ) | ||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(16,874 | ) | (19,774 | ) | (11,680 | ) | (824 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
12,719 | (20,086 | ) | (195,911 | ) | (13,827 | ) | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(13 | ) | (15,211 | ) | (163,383 | ) | (11,531 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | 12,732 | (4,875 | ) | (32,528 | ) | (2,296 | ) | ||||||||
At September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 78,700 | 6,485,593 | 405,553 | 37,172 | |||||||||||
Levitt | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||
Land | Other | and | ||||||||||||||
Division | Operations | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
For the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 3,451 | 6,574 | (585 | ) | 389,486 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
2,929 | 781 | (2,287 | ) | 286,063 | |||||||||||
Other income |
2,979 | 858 | (2,415 | ) | 131,657 | |||||||||||
9,359 | 8,213 | (5,287 | ) | 807,206 | ||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
811 | 16,778 | (3,566 | ) | 559,842 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
1,022 | | (1,154 | ) | 145,154 | |||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| | | 61,327 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
12,250 | 22,476 | (3,143 | ) | 342,455 | |||||||||||
14,083 | 39,254 | (7,863 | ) | 1,108,778 | ||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
| 7,506 | | 9,632 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(4,724 | ) | (23,535 | ) | 2,576 | (291,940 | ) | |||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(1,701 | ) | (7,500 | ) | 976 | (57,377 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
(3,023 | ) | (16,035 | ) | 1,600 | (234,563 | ) | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(2,521 | ) | (13,373 | ) | 1,334 | (204,698 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | (502 | ) | (2,662 | ) | 266 | (29,865 | ) | ||||||||
At September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 329,538 | 146,083 | (36,754 | ) | 7,445,885 | ||||||||||
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BFC | Financial | Primary | Tennessee | |||||||||||||
Activities | Services | Homebuilding | Homebuilding | |||||||||||||
For the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | | 297,670 | 59,816 | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
1,750 | 271,326 | 330 | 95 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
2,740 | 102,827 | 3,893 | 8 | ||||||||||||
4,490 | 374,153 | 301,893 | 59,919 | |||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
| | 235,430 | 57,497 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
17 | 120,358 | | | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| 414 | | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
9,691 | 220,345 | 51,662 | 10,977 | ||||||||||||
9,708 | 341,117 | 287,092 | 68,474 | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated
affiliates |
| 1,364 | (154 | ) | | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(5,218 | ) | 34,400 | 14,647 | (8,555 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
991 | 8,566 | 5,650 | (2,738 | ) | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
(6,209 | ) | 25,834 | 8,997 | (5,817 | ) | ||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(8 | ) | 20,249 | 7,491 | (4,843 | ) | ||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | (6,201 | ) | 5,585 | 1,506 | (974 | ) | |||||||||
At September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 46,049 | 6,570,220 | 619,715 | 62,132 | |||||||||||
Levitt | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||
Land | Other | and | ||||||||||||||
Division | Operations | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||
For the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 29,660 | | (6 | ) | 387,140 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
805 | 1,071 | (452 | ) | 274,925 | |||||||||||
Other income |
2,876 | 1,247 | (2,049 | ) | 111,542 | |||||||||||
33,341 | 2,318 | (2,507 | ) | 773,607 | ||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
17,497 | 2,047 | (243 | ) | 312,228 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
| | (453 | ) | 119,922 | |||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| | | 414 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
8,898 | 20,330 | (1,991 | ) | 319,912 | |||||||||||
26,395 | 22,377 | (2,687 | ) | 752,476 | ||||||||||||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated
affiliates |
| 8,975 | | 10,185 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
6,946 | (11,084 | ) | 180 | 31,316 | |||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
2,613 | (5,006 | ) | 67 | 10,143 | |||||||||||
(Loss) income before noncontrolling interest |
4,333 | (6,078 | ) | 113 | 21,173 | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
3,608 | (5,060 | ) | 98 | 21,534 | |||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
$ | 725 | (1,018 | ) | 15 | (361 | ) | |||||||||
At September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 249,794 | 195,791 | (49,045 | ) | 7,694,656 | ||||||||||
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3. Discontinued Operations
Sale of Ryan Beck
On February 28, 2007, Ryan Beck merged with Stifel. Under the terms of the merger,
BankAtlantic Bancorp and several employees of Ryan Beck who held options to acquire Ryan Beck
common stock exchanged their entire interest in Ryan Beck common stock and options to acquire Ryan
Beck common stock for an aggregate of 2,467,600 shares of Stifel common stock, cash of $2.7 million
and five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Stifel common stock at an
exercise price of $36.00 per share (the Warrants). Of the total merger consideration,
BankAtlantic Bancorps portion was 2,377,354 shares of Stifel common stock, cash of $2.6 million
and Warrants to acquire an aggregate of 481,724 shares of Stifel common stock. Stifel filed a
registration statement on June 28, 2007 registering for resale by BankAtlantic Bancorp after August
28, 2007 up to 1,061,547 shares of Stifel common stock, including 792,000 shares owned by
BankAtlantic Bancorp and 161,000 shares issuable to BankAtlantic Bancorp upon the exercise of the
Warrants. Stifel has agreed to register the remaining shares issued in connection with the merger
and to grant incidental piggy-back registration rights. BankAtlantic Bancorp has agreed that,
other than in private transactions, it will not, without Stifels consent, sell more than one-third
of the shares of Stifel common stock received by it within the year following the initial
registration of such securities nor more than two-thirds of the shares of Stifel common stock
received by it within the two-year period following the initial registration of such securities. As
of September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp owned approximately 16% of the issued and outstanding
shares of Stifel common stock and does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over
Stifels operations. As such, BankAtlantic Bancorps investment in Stifel common stock is accounted
for under the cost method of accounting. Stifel common stock that can be sold within one year is
accounted for as securities available for sale and Stifel common stock which is subject to
restrictions on sale for more than one year is accounted for as investment securities at cost. The
Warrants are accounted for as derivatives with unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes
in the fair value of the Warrants recorded in securities activities, net. Included in the Companys
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2007 under securities available
for sale and financial instruments (at fair value) and investment securities at cost are $80.0
million and $31.4 million, respectively, of Stifel common stock, and included in securities
available for sale and other financial instruments (at fair value) are $13.4 million of Warrants.
The Stifel Ryan Beck merger agreement also provides for contingent earn-out payments,
payable in cash or shares of Stifel common stock, at Stifels election, based on (a) defined Ryan
Beck private client revenues during the two-year period immediately following the merger up to a
maximum of $40,000,000 and (b) defined Ryan Beck investment banking revenues equal to 25% of the
amount that such revenues exceed $25,000,000 during each of the two twelve-month periods
immediately following the merger. The contingent earn-out payments, if any, will be accounted for
when earned as additional proceeds from the exchange of Ryan Beck common stock. BankAtlantic
Bancorp has entered into separate agreements with each individual Ryan Beck option holder which
allocate certain contingent earn-out payments to them.
The gain on the sale of Ryan Beck included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in
Discontinued operations was as follows (in thousands):
Consideration received: |
||||
Stifel common stock and Warrants |
$ | 107,445 | ||
Cash |
2,628 | |||
Total consideration received |
110,073 | |||
Net assets disposed: |
||||
Discontinued operations assets held for sale at disposal date |
206,763 | |||
Discontinued operations liabilities held for sale at disposal
date |
(117,364 | ) | ||
Net assets available for sale at disposal date |
89,399 | |||
Transaction cost |
2,709 | |||
Gain on disposal of Ryan Beck
before income taxes and noncontrolling interest |
17,965 | |||
Provision for income taxes |
2,959 | |||
Noncontrolling interest |
12,831 | |||
Net gain on sale of Ryan Beck |
$ | 2,175 | ||
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The loss from operations of Ryan Beck included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in
Discontinued operations was as follows (in thousands):
For the Nine | For the Three | For the Nine | ||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | September 30, 2006 | September 30, 2006 | ||||||||||
Financial Services: |
||||||||||||
Investment banking revenue |
$ | 37,836 | 49,061 | 163,233 | ||||||||
Expenses: |
||||||||||||
Employee compensation and
benefits |
27,532 | 40,943 | 127,731 | |||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
2,984 | 4,369 | 12,167 | |||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
740 | 1,479 | 4,372 | |||||||||
Merger related costs (1) |
14,263 | | | |||||||||
Other expenses: |
||||||||||||
Professional fees |
1,106 | 2,888 | 6,744 | |||||||||
Communications |
2,255 | 3,472 | 11,356 | |||||||||
Floor broker and clearing fees |
1,162 | 1,823 | 6,684 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
985 | 1,436 | 4,571 | |||||||||
Other |
1,086 | 598 | 4,602 | |||||||||
Total expenses |
52,113 | 57,008 | 178,227 | |||||||||
Loss from Ryan Beck discontinued
operations before income taxes and
noncontrolling interest |
(14,277 | ) | (7,947 | ) | (14,994 | ) | ||||||
Income tax (benefit) |
(6,431 | ) | (3,508 | ) | (6,951 | ) | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(6,709 | ) | (3,799 | ) | (6,881 | ) | ||||||
Loss from Ryan Beck discontinued
operations, net of income taxes
and
noncontrolling interest |
$ | (1,137 | ) | (640 | ) | (1,163 | ) | |||||
(1) | Merger related costs include $9.3 million of change in control payments, $3.5 million of one-time employee termination benefits and $1.5 million of share-based compensation. |
Planned Sale of Two Core Communities Commercial Leasing Projects
During the second quarter of 2007, Core Communities began soliciting bids from several
potential buyers to purchase assets associated with two of Cores commercial leasing projects. In
June 2007, Core was reviewing bids that required management to have significant continuing
involvement in these assets after the sale. As of September 30, 2007, management determined it is
probable that Core will sell these projects and while Core may retain an equity interest in the
properties and provide ongoing management services to a potential buyer, the anticipated level of
continuing involvement is not expected to be significant. It is managements intention to complete
the sale of these assets by the end of the first quarter of 2008. The assets are available for
immediate sale in their present condition. Due to this decision, the projects and assets that are
for sale have been accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented in accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS No. 144), including the reclassification of results of
operations from these projects to discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2006. However, Core has not entered into definitive agreements for the sale of these
assets and there is no assurance that these sales will be completed in the timeframe expected by
management or at all.
The assets have been reclassified to Discontinued operations assets held for sale and the
related liabilities associated with these assets were also reclassified to Discontinued operations
liabilities related to assets held for sale in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial
Condition. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period
presentation. Depreciation related to these assets held for sale ceased in June 2007. The Company
has elected not to separate these assets in the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for
all periods presented. Management has reviewed the net asset value and estimated the fair market
value of the assets based on the bids received related to these assets and determined that these
assets were appropriately recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less the costs to sell at
September 30, 2007.
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The following table summarizes the assets held for sale and liabilities related to the assets
held for sale for the two commercial leasing projects as of September 30, 2007 and December 31,
2006 (in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Property and equipment, net |
$ | 76,715 | 46,298 | |||||
Other assets |
9,012 | 1,724 | ||||||
Assets held for sale |
$ | 85,727 | 48,022 | |||||
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
other |
$ | 1,637 | 924 | |||||
Notes and mortgage payable |
64,580 | 27,041 | ||||||
Liabilities related to assets held for sale |
$ | 66,217 | 27,965 | |||||
The following table summarizes the results of operations for the two commercial leasing
projects for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the nine months ended September
30, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | 1,551 | 494 | 2,910 | 1,268 | |||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
307 | 512 | 1,491 | 1,253 | ||||||||||||
1,244 | (18 | ) | 1,419 | 15 | ||||||||||||
Other Income |
7 | 7 | 14 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
1,251 | (11 | ) | 1,433 | 39 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
491 | (4 | ) | 576 | 17 | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
677 | (6 | ) | 765 | 20 | |||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 83 | (1 | ) | 93 | 2 | ||||||||||
4. BankAtlantic Bancorp One-time Termination Benefits
During March 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp reduced its workforce by approximately 225 associates,
or 8%, in an effort to improve operating efficiencies. The reduction in the workforce impacted
BankAtlantic Bancorp and was completed on March 27, 2007.
Included in the Companys Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September
30, 2007 were $2.6 million of costs associated with these one-time termination benefits. These
benefits include $0.3 million of share-based compensation. The following is a reconciliation of
the beginning and ending balance of the employee termination benefit liability at BankAtlantic
Bancorp (in thousands):
Employee | ||||
Termination | ||||
Benefits | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
$ | | ||
Expense incurred |
2,317 | |||
Amounts paid |
(1,923 | ) | ||
Balance at September 30, 2007 |
$ | 394 | ||
See note 14 and note 20 regarding Levitt Corporation and Levitt and Sons reduction in
workforce and termination benefits.
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5. Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation
No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). The Company (without consideration
of BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt) had no significant adjustment upon the adoption of this
interpretation. The cumulative adjustments associated with the implementation of FIN 48 by
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt increased the Companys retained earnings opening balance and
decreased liabilities in the aggregate amount of $121,000 which represents the Companys interest
in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt adjustments to their opening balance of retained earnings by
$700,000 and $260,000, respectively. These cumulative-effect adjustments reflect the Companys
ownership interest in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt and represent the difference between the
amount of tax benefits required to be recognized based on the application of FIN 48 and the amount
of tax benefits recognized prior to the application of FIN 48.
BFC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return.
Subsidiaries in which the Company owns less than 80% of the outstanding common stock, including
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, are not included in the Companys consolidated U.S. federal income
tax return and state income tax returns. The Company and its subsidiaries file separate state
income tax returns for each state jurisdiction where such filings are required. The Companys
federal income tax returns for all years subsequent to the 2002 tax year are subject to
examination. The Company is not currently under examination by any taxing authority.
At the adoption date of FIN 48, BankAtlantic Bancorp had gross tax effected unrecognized tax
benefits of $185,000, and as of September 30, 2007 BankAtlantic Bancorps gross tax effected
unrecognized tax benefits were $259,000. The recognition of these tax benefits does not
significantly affect BankAtlantic Bancorps effective tax rate.
At the adoption date of FIN 48, Levitt had gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits of
$2.0 million of which $200,000, if recognized, would affect Levitts effective tax rate. There were
no significant changes to these amounts during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
In the first quarter of 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commenced an examination of
Levitts U.S. income tax return for 2004, and the review is anticipated to be completed by the end
of 2007. As of September 30, 2007, the IRS was in the process of its examination and Levitt is
unable to evaluate at this time whether additional tax payments will be required to be made upon
the completion of the examination.
The decrease in the Companys effective tax rate to 20% in 2007 from 32% in 2006 primarily
resulted from a valuation allowance recorded against unrecoverable deferred tax assets at Levitt. A valuation allowance was recorded due to the significant impairment charges recorded in
the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the expected timing of the future reversal of those
impairment charges, and expected taxable losses in the foreseeable future. Levitt does not believe
at this time it will generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future
to realize any of Levitts net deferred tax assets. At September 30, 2007, Levitt had $105.4
million in gross deferred tax assets. After consideration of $25.2 million of deferred tax
liabilities and the effect of available carry-back losses, a valuation allowance of $80.2 million
was recorded. Levitts increase in the valuation allowance from December 31, 2006 is $79.8
million.
The Company, including BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, recognizes interest and penalties
related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. Levitt had approximately
$270,000 and $170,000 for the payment of interest and penalties accrued at September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, respectively. BFC and BankAtlantic Bancorp had no interest or tax penalties
accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
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6. Stock-Based Compensation
BFC
BFC has a stock based compensation plan (the 2005 Incentive Plan) under which restricted
unvested stock, incentive stock options and non-qualifying stock options are awarded to officers,
directors and employees. The 2005 Incentive Plan provides up to 3,000,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock which may be issued through restricted stock awards and upon the exercise of options granted
under the 2005 Incentive Plan. BFC may grant incentive stock options only to its employees (as
defined in the 2005 Incentive Plan). BFC may grant non-qualified stock options and restricted
stock awards to directors, independent contractors and agents as well as employees.
On June 4, 2007, the Board of Directors granted to employees incentive and non-qualifying
stock options to acquire an aggregate of 214,000 shares of Class A Common Stock under the 2005
Incentive Plan. The options granted to employees cliff vest in five years and expire ten years
after the grant date. The stock options were granted with an exercise price of $4.44 which was
equal to the market value of the Class A Common Stock at the date of grant.
Additionally, during June 2007, non-employee directors were issued 22,522 shares of restricted
Class A Common Stock and granted non-qualifying stock options to acquire 50,296 shares of Class A
Common Stock. The restricted stock and stock options were granted under the 2005 Incentive Plan.
The restricted stock issued to directors vests monthly over a 12-month period. Non-employee
director non-qualifying stock options were vested on the date of grant, have a ten-year term and
have an exercise price of $4.44 which was equal to the market value of the Class A Common Stock on
the date of grant. In June 2007, non-employee director compensation expense of approximately
$100,000 was recognized in connection with the non-qualifying stock option grants.
The option model used to calculate the fair value of the options granted was the Black-Scholes
model. The table below presents the weighted average assumptions used to value options granted to
employees and directors for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Employees
Weighted Average | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Expected volatility |
43.05 | % | 44.22 | % | ||||
Expected dividends |
0 | % | 0 | % | ||||
Expected term (in years) |
7.5 | 7.5 | ||||||
Average risk-free interest rate |
4.94 | % | 5.01 | % | ||||
Option value |
$ | 2.43 | $ | 3.54 |
Non-Employee Directors
Weighted Average | ||||
2007 | ||||
Volatility |
43.05 | % | ||
Expected dividends |
0 | % | ||
Expected term (in years) |
5 | |||
Risk-free rate |
4.89 | % | ||
Option value |
$ | 1.99 |
No non-qualifying stock options were granted to non-employee directors during the nine months
ended September 30, 2006.
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The following table sets forth information on outstanding options:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Exercise | Contractual | Value | |||||||||||||
Options | Price | Term | ($000) | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
1,607,087 | $ | 4.88 | 6.25 | $ | 7,844 | ||||||||||
Exercised |
(129,769 | ) | 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Forfeited |
250 | 4.44 | ||||||||||||||
Expired |
| | ||||||||||||||
Granted |
264,296 | 4.44 | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding at September 30, 2007 |
1,741,614 | $ | 5.07 | 6.56 | $ | 8,828 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at September 30, 2007 |
285,054 | $ | 3.85 | 3.36 | $ | 1,097 | ||||||||||
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $2.34 and $3.54 per share, respectively. The total intrinsic value
of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $328,000 and
$13.6 million, respectively.
In 2007, BFC received net proceeds of approximately $188,000 upon the exercise of stock
options. In 2006, 1,278,985 shares of BFC Class A Common Stock with a fair value of $7.4 million
and 1,068,572 shares of BFC Class B Common Stock with a fair value of $5.9 million, respectively,
were accepted by BFC as consideration for the exercise price of stock options and optionees
minimum statutory withholding taxes related to option exercises.
BFCs share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007
was $239,000 and $766,000 respectively, compared to $213,000 and $561,000 during the same 2006
periods, respectively.
BankAtlantic Bancorp
During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Board of Directors of BankAtlantic
Bancorp granted to its employees incentive and non-qualifying stock options to acquire an aggregate
of 826,850 shares of Class A common stock under the BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Restricted
Stock and Option Plan. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 2007 BankAtlantic
Bancorp non-employee directors were issued 10,660 shares of restricted BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A
common stock and granted options to acquire 104,647 shares of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A common
stock. The options granted to BankAtlantic Bancorp employees vest in five years and expire ten
years after the grant date. Options issued to non-employee directors vest immediately. The
employee stock and director options were granted with a weighted average exercise price of $9.35
and $9.38, respectively, which was equal to the market value of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A common
stock at the date of grant. The restricted stock issued to directors vests over a 12 month period.
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The table below presents BankAtlantic Bancorp weighted average assumptions used to value
options granted to its employees and directors during the nine months ended September 2007.
Employees | Directors | |||||||
Stock Price |
$ | 9.35 | $ | 9.38 | ||||
Exercise Price |
$ | 9.35 | $ | 9.38 | ||||
Interest Rate |
4.95 | % | 4.63 | % | ||||
Dividend Rate |
1.76 | % | 1.75 | % | ||||
Volatility |
29.63 | % | 27.80 | % | ||||
Option Life (years) |
7.50 | 5.00 | ||||||
Option Value |
$ | 3.28 | $ | 2.58 | ||||
Annual Forfeiture Rate |
3.60 | % | 0 | % |
The table below presents BankAtlantic Bancorp weighted average assumptions used to value
options granted to its employees and directors during the nine months ended September 2006.
Employees | Directors | |||||||
Stock Price |
$ | 14.76 | $ | 14.53 | ||||
Exercise Price |
$ | 14.76 | $ | 14.53 | ||||
Interest Rate |
5.19 | % | 4.94 | % | ||||
Dividend Rate |
1.03 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||
Volatility |
31.43 | % | 31.83 | % | ||||
Option Life (years) |
7.50 | 5.00 | ||||||
Option Value |
$ | 6.02 | $ | 4.84 | ||||
Annual Forfeiture Rate |
3.00 | % | 0 | % |
The following is a summary of BankAtlantic Bancorps Class A common stock option activity
during the nine months of 2006 and 2007:
Outstanding at December 31, 2005 |
6,039,253 | |||
Exercised |
(1,422,261 | ) | ||
Forfeited |
(201,839 | ) | ||
Issued |
951,268 | |||
Outstanding at September 30, 2006 |
5,366,421 | |||
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
5,238,905 | |||
Exercised |
(415,827 | ) | ||
Forfeited or expired |
(358,938 | ) | ||
Issued |
981,247 | |||
Outstanding at September 30, 2007 |
5,445,387 | |||
Exercisable at September 30, 2007 |
1,748,845 | |||
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For the Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Weighted average exercise price of options outstanding |
$ | 11.16 | 11.22 | |||||
Weighted average exercise price of options exercised |
$ | 5.69 | 4.13 | |||||
Weighted average price of options forfeited or expired |
$ | 14.36 | 14.14 |
Included in Financial Services compensation expense in the Companys Statements of Operations
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 is BankAtlantic Bancorp share-based
compensation expense of $1.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively, compared to $1.2 million and
$3.0 million during the same 2006 periods, respectively.
Levitt
The fair values of options granted to acquire Levitt stock are estimated on the date of their
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of Levitts stock option awards,
which are primarily subject to five-year cliff vesting, is expensed over the vesting life of the
stock options using the straight-line method. During the three months ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, options to acquire 12,000 and 652,155 shares of Class A common stock, respectively, were
granted by Levitt. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, options to acquire
752,409 shares and 689,655 shares of Class A common stock were granted by Levitt, respectively. The
fair value of each option was estimated using the following assumptions:
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||
Expected volatility |
52.59% | 37.72% | 40.05% - 52.59% | 37.37% - 37.72% | ||||
Expected dividend yield |
0.00% | .50% - .61% | 0.00% - .83% | .39% - .61% | ||||
Risk-free interest rate |
4.57% | 4.99% - 5.06% | 4.57% - 5.14% | 4.99% - 5.06% | ||||
Expected life |
7.5 years | 7.5 years | 7.5 years | 7.5 years | ||||
Forfeiture
rate executives |
5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | ||||
Forfeiture
rate
non-executives |
10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
Expected volatility has increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared to the same period in 2006 due to the increased volatility of homebuilding stocks in
general and the declining share price of Levitts stock. Expected dividend yield has decreased
because Levitt does not expect to pay dividends to shareholders in the foreseeable future. The
most recent dividend was paid in the first quarter of 2007.
Levitts non-cash stock compensation expense related to unvested stock options for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $937,357 and $1,034,101, respectively, with an
expected income tax benefit of $226,152 and $302,546, respectively. Levitts non-cash stock
compensation expense related to unvested stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2007
and 2006 amounted to $2,551,894 and $2,299,062, respectively, with an expected income tax benefit
of $635,664 and $644,694, respectively.
Levitt also grants restricted stock, valued at the closing price of Levitts Class A common
stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. Restricted stock is normally issued to
Levitts directors and the grants typically vest over a one-year period. Compensation expense
arising from restricted stock grants is recognized using the straight-line method over the vesting
period. Unearned compensation for restricted stock is a component of additional paid-in capital in
shareholders equity in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial condition. Levitts
non-cash stock compensation expense related to restricted stock for the three months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $17,498 and $19,996, respectively. Levitts non-cash stock
compensation expense related to restricted stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and
2006 amounted to $63,340 and $119,996, respectively.
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7. Benihana Convertible Preferred Stock Investment
The Company owns 800,000 shares of Benihana Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (Convertible
Preferred Stock). The Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into an aggregate of 1,578,943
Benihanas common stock at a conversion price of $12.6667. Based on the number of currently
outstanding shares of Benihanas capital stock, the Convertible Preferred Stock, if converted,
would represent an approximately 17% voting interest and an approximately 10% economic interest in
Benihana. The Companys investment in Benihanas Convertible Preferred Stock is classified as
investment securities and is carried at historical cost.
8. Loans Receivable
The consolidated loan portfolio consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Real estate loans: |
||||||||
Residential (1-4 family) |
$ | 2,217,305 | 2,150,626 | |||||
Construction and development |
459,053 | 475,041 | ||||||
Commercial |
883,913 | 980,840 | ||||||
Small business |
203,559 | 186,833 | ||||||
Other loans: |
||||||||
Home equity |
647,481 | 562,318 | ||||||
Commercial business |
136,950 | 157,109 | ||||||
Small business non-mortgage |
99,932 | 98,225 | ||||||
Consumer loans |
14,990 | 17,406 | ||||||
Deposit overdrafts |
9,252 | 8,440 | ||||||
Other loans |
| 425 | ||||||
Total gross loans |
4,672,435 | 4,637,263 | ||||||
Adjustments: |
||||||||
Premiums discounts and deferred fees |
3,244 | 1,306 | ||||||
Deferred profit on commercial real estate loans |
(114 | ) | (204 | ) | ||||
Allowance for loan losses |
(92,712 | ) | (44,173 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable net |
$ | 4,582,853 | 4,594,192 | |||||
Undisbursed loans in process were $382.2 million and $482.8 million as of September 30, 2007
and December 31, 2006, respectively.
Allowance for Loan Losses (in thousands):
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 55,108 | 42,618 | 44,173 | 41,830 | |||||||||||
Loans charged-off |
(11,717 | ) | (436 | ) | (14,641 | ) | (1,152 | ) | ||||||||
Recoveries of loans
previously charged-off |
372 | 652 | 1,853 | 2,013 | ||||||||||||
Net (charge-offs) recoveries |
(11,345 | ) | 216 | (12,788 | ) | 861 | ||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
48,949 | 271 | 61,327 | 414 | ||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 92,712 | 43,105 | 92,712 | 43,105 | |||||||||||
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The following summarizes impaired loans (in thousands):
September 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Recorded | Specific | Recorded | Specific | |||||||||||||
Investment | Reserves | Investment | Reserves | |||||||||||||
Impaired loans
with specific
reserves |
$ | 105,102 | $ | 27,885 | $ | 325 | $ | 162 | ||||||||
Impaired loans
without specific
reserves |
67,575 | | 10,319 | | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 172,677 | $ | 27,885 | $ | 10,644 | $ | 162 | ||||||||
Impaired
loans without specific reserves at September 30, 2007 include $7.0 million of
troubled debt restructured loans which are currently performing. There are no commitments to lend
additional funds on troubled debt restructured loans. At December 31, 2006 there were no impaired
loans without specific reserves that were performing.
9. Real Estate Held for Development and Sale
Real estate held for development and sale consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Land and land development costs |
$ | 427,730 | 579,256 | |||||
Construction costs |
90,418 | 180,005 | ||||||
Capitalized interest and other costs |
84,060 | 88,231 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 602,208 | 847,492 | |||||
The above inventory balances have been reduced by approximately $249.1 million and $33.3
million of impairment reserves at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
As of September 30, 2007, Levitt and Sons was in the process of attempting to negotiate with
its lenders to obtain meaningful concessions or agreements to restructure its outstanding debt and
determine if these lenders would fund the projects serving as collateral for their debt. As of
that date, Levitt Corporation had indicated that it would not commit to make any additional
material loans to Levitt and Sons unless Levitt and Sons was successful in obtaining acceptable
concessions or restructuring agreements with its principal lenders. Without additional funding
from the lenders or Levitt Corporation, Levitt and Sons will not be able to continue development of
its projects. As a result, development activity was suspended at virtually all of Levitt and Sons
homebuilding projects at the end of September 2007. Levitt and Sons filed a petition for relief in
U.S. Bankruptcy Court on November 9, 2007.
At September 30, 2007, the real estate inventory was reviewed for impairment in accordance
with SFAS No. 144. The further deterioration in the homebuilding market, along with the disruption
in the credit markets in the third quarter of 2007, have significantly adversely impacted the value
of this inventory beyond previous expectations causing Levitt to re-assess all projects for
impairment at September 30, 2007. The fair market value of the real estate inventory balance at
September 30, 2007 was assessed on a project-by-project basis. As management has ceased
development at the real estate projects at September 30, 2007, it was determined that each project
should be reported at the lower of cost or fair market value. At September 30, 2007, the fair
market value calculation was based on the following principles and assumptions:
Ø | For projects representing land investments, where homebuilding activity has not yet begun (which consisted of seven projects in the Primary Homebuilding segment), valuation models were used. Management believes that these valuation models are the best evidence of fair value and were used as the basis for the measurement. The projects were analyzed and valued from the perspective of what a land developer would pay to acquire the projects. The analysis included an |
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evaluation of the type of units that could be constructed and the selling price for such units. The projected land acquisition price was assumed to be financed with debt amounting to 75% of the purchase price at interest rates ranging from 10% 15%. A 25% internal rate of return was assumed on the equity portion of the investment. If the suggested project fair value was lower than the carrying value of the real estate inventory at September 30, 2007, an impairment charge was recognized to reduce the carrying value of the project to the fair value. | |||
Ø | For projects with homes under construction, where construction had ceased as of September 30, 2007 (which consisted of twelve projects in the Primary Homebuilding segment) cash flow models were used. These cash flows were determined based on the assumption of a third party completing these projects and achieving a reasonable expected rate of return on this inventory. The related unleveraged cash flow models projected future revenues and costs-to-complete and the sale of the remaining inventory based on the current status of each project. Many of these projects are in the early stages of development and, accordingly, the projections extend for four to seven years into the future, thereby increasing the inherent uncertainty in the projections. The cash flows used were updated in the third quarter of 2007 to reflect current market trends, current pricing strategies and cancellation trends. If the carrying amount of the project exceeded the present value of the cash flows from the project discounted using the weighted average cost of capital, an impairment charge was recognized to reduce the carrying value of the project to fair market value. Specific assumptions for projected unit sales and margin percentages in these cash flows include: |
o | a 25% internal rate of return is assumed on the equity portion of the investment with a weighted average cost of capital of 15.4%; | ||
o | for projects with single family or a mix of single family and townhome products (representing ten projects), the estimated average future sales prices were based on current sales prices with significant discounts and incentives continuing through 2009. Discounting activity is assumed to gradually diminish beginning in the second half of 2009 followed by average sales price increases ranging up to 4% in 2010 through 2012. All sales price increases are assumed to cease after 2012; | ||
o | for projects with townhomes (representing two projects), no sales price increases or elimination of discounts were assumed due to market saturation in Florida; | ||
o | estimated future construction and land development costs were kept relatively consistent with the level of projected deliveries throughout the entire project; and | ||
o | estimates of average gross margin percentages ranged between 10% and 17% through 2010 and 17% and 21% in 2011 and beyond depending on the specific location of the project and the current backlog. |
Ø | Six projects in the Tennessee Homebuilding segment were under a letter of intent or draft contract at September 30, 2007. The fair values of such projects were assumed to be the contract price contemplated in the letters of intent or draft contracts. In calculating the fair market value, Levitt estimated selling and closing costs of 2.5% to sell these properties. | ||
Ø | For the remaining 86 lots in backlog at September 30, 2007 in the Tennessee Homebuilding segment, any lots with projected losses were fully reserved. |
As a result of the above analysis, impairment charges of approximately $163.6 million in cost
of sales of real estate were recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2007 for sixteen
projects in the Primary Homebuilding segment, for eleven projects in the Tennessee Homebuilding
segment and for capitalized interest in the Other Operations segment related to the projects that
Levitt and Sons has ceased developing. No impairment charges were recorded in the three months
ended September 30, 2006. In the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, impairment charges
amounted to approximately $226.9 million and $4.7 million, respectively.
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10. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition include the following amounts for
investments in unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Investment in Bluegreen Corporation |
$ | 115,408 | 107,063 | |||||
Investments in joint ventures and limited partnerships |
5,026 | 7,749 | ||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp investment in statutory business
trusts |
8,840 | 7,910 | ||||||
Levitt investment in statutory business trusts |
2,600 | 2,565 | ||||||
$ | 131,874 | 125,287 | ||||||
The Consolidated Statements of Operations include the following amounts for investments in
unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands):
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of Bluegreen |
$ | 4,418 | 6,923 | 7,519 | 9,026 | |||||||||||
Equity in earnings of other
unconsolidated affiliates |
345 | 138 | 2,113 | 1,159 | ||||||||||||
$ | 4,763 | 7,061 | 9,632 | 10,185 | ||||||||||||
At September 30, 2007, Levitt Corporation owned approximately 9.5 million shares of the common
stock of Bluegreen representing approximately 31% of Bluegreens outstanding common stock. Levitt
Corporations investment in Bluegreen is accounted for under the equity method.
Bluegreens unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,001,351 | 854,212 | |||||
Total liabilities |
$ | 605,706 | 486,487 | |||||
Minority interest |
20,013 | 14,702 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
375,632 | 353,023 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 1,001,351 | 854,212 | |||||
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Revenues and other income |
$ | 206,161 | 207,569 | 523,943 | 519,787 | |||||||||||
Cost and other expenses |
181,612 | 170,134 | 480,925 | 462,399 | ||||||||||||
Income before minority interest and
provision for income taxes |
24,549 | 37,435 | 43,018 | 57,388 | ||||||||||||
Minority interest |
2,044 | 2,241 | 5,311 | 4,940 | ||||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes |
22,505 | 35,194 | 37,707 | 52,448 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
8,552 | 13,287 | 14,329 | 19,930 | ||||||||||||
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle |
13,983 | 21,907 | 23,378 | 32,518 | ||||||||||||
Cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle, net of tax |
| | | (5,678 | ) | |||||||||||
Minority interest in cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle |
| | | 1,184 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 13,983 | 21,907 | 23,378 | 28,024 | |||||||||||
Effective January 1, 2006, Bluegreen adopted Statement of Position 04-02 Accounting for Real
Estate Time-Sharing Transactions (SOP 04-02) which resulted in a one-time, non-cash, cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle charge of $4.5 million to Bluegreen for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006, and accordingly reduced the Levitt Corporations equity in earnings of
Bluegreen by approximately $1.4 million for the same period.
11. Other Debt
On February 28, 2007, a wholly owned subsidiary of Core Communities entered into a $50.0
million revolving credit facility for construction financing for the development of the Tradition
South Carolina master planned community. The facility is due and payable on February 28, 2009 and
may be extended for one year subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in the agreement.
The loan is collateralized by 1,829 gross acres of land and the related improvements and easements
as well as assignments of rents and leases. A payment guarantee for the loan amount was provided by
Core Communities. Interest accrues at the lenders prime rate (7.75% at September 30, 2007) and is
payable monthly. The loan documents include customary conditions to funding, collateral release and
acceleration provisions and financial, affirmative and negative covenants. There is no guarantee
from Levitt Corporation on this facility.
On March 21, 2007, Levitt and Sons entered into a $100.0 million revolving working capital,
land acquisition, development and residential construction borrowing base facility agreement and
borrowed $30.2 million under the facility. The proceeds were used to finance the inter-company
purchase of a 150-acre parcel in Tradition, South Carolina from Core Communities and to refinance a
$15.0 million line of credit. On October 25, 2007, in connection with Levitt Corporations
acquisition of the membership interests of Levitt and Sons of Jasper County, LLC, the subsidiary of
Levitt and Sons which owns the 150 acre parcel previously purchased from Core in Tradition, South Carolina
(now known as Carolina Oak Homes LLC; see note 20), Levitt Corporation became the obligor for the
entire outstanding balance of $34.1 million (the Carolina Oak Loan). The Carolina Oak Loan was
modified in connection with the acquisition. Levitt Corporation was previously a guarantor of this
loan and as partial consideration for the Carolina Oak Loan, the membership interest of Levitt and
Sons, previously pledged by Levitt Corporation to the lender, was released. The outstanding
balance under the Carolina Oak Loan may be increased by approximately $11.2 million to fund certain
infrastructure improvements and to complete the construction of fourteen residential units
currently under construction. The Carolina Oak Loan is collateralized by a first mortgage
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on the 150 acre parcel in Tradition, South Carolina and guaranteed by Carolina Oak Homes, LLC. The
Carolina Oak Loan is due and payable on March 21, 2011 and may be extended on the anniversary date
of the facility for one additional year, at the discretion of the lender. Interest accrues under the facility at the
prime rate (7.75% at September 30, 2007) and is payable monthly. The Carolina Oak Loan is subject
to customary terms, conditions and covenants, including the lenders right to accelerate the debt
upon a material adverse change with respect to the borrower.
On October 17, 2007, Levitt and Sons received notices of default from Wachovia Bank, N.A.
(Wachovia) with respect to three separate loan facilities. The first notice of default from
Wachovia relates to a $125.0 million loan made by Wachovia to Levitt and Sons. The proceeds of this
loan were utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction. The defaults included
that (1) liens have been filed upon certain assets pledged as security for the loan, (2) Levitt and
Sons is experiencing financial difficulties, and (3) defaults have occurred under other loan
facilities of Levitt and Sons and its subsidiaries with Wachovia. As of September 30, 2007, the
amount advanced under this facility was $102.4 million. The notice states that until such events of
default are cured, Wachovia will not advance additional amounts under the facility and will not
release any property from its lien. The second Wachovia notice of default relates to a $30.0
million construction loan made by Wachovia to Levitt and Sons and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
Bellaggio by Levitt and Sons, LLC and Levitt and Sons of Manatee County, LLC. The proceeds of this
loan were utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction. The defaults indicated
in the notice included that (1) the financial projections provided to Wachovia indicate a general
inability of Levitt and Sons and its affiliates to pay debts as they become due and (2) defaults
have occurred under other loan facilities of Levitt and Sons and its affiliates with Wachovia as
indicated in its other notices. As of September 30, 2007, the amount advanced under this facility
was $9.5 million. The notice states that until such time as the events of default are cured,
Wachovia will not advance any additional amounts or release any property from its lien. The third
Wachovia notice of default relates to a $26.5 million loan made by Wachovia to Levitt and Sons and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Levitt and Sons at World Golf Village, LLC. The proceeds of this loan
were utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction. The notice of default asserts
that the loan matured and became due on September 29, 2007, and that the failure to pay all amounts
due by October 18, 2007 constituted an event of default under the loan. The notice states that
after October 18, 2007 interest will accrue at the default rate and that Wachovia reserves the
right to collect the amounts due together with its collection and enforcement expenses. As of
September 30, 2007, the amount advanced under this facility was $8.6 million.
On October 19, 2007, Levitt and Sons and certain of its subsidiaries received a notice of
default from KeyBank National Association (KeyBank). The notice of default from KeyBank relates
to a $125.0 million Revolving Land Acquisition, Development and Residential Construction Borrowing
Base Facility. At September 30, 2007, $95.2 million was outstanding under the facility. Amounts
outstanding are guaranteed by certain of Levitt and Sons subsidiaries. The event of default stated
in the notice was the failure to pay interest when due. KeyBank demanded payment of all outstanding
and delinquent amounts by October 25, 2007, but the requested payments were not made.
On November 2, 2007, Levitt and Sons received a notice of default from Bank of America, N.A
(Bank of America) with respect to a $125.0 million loan by Bank of America to Levitt and Sons.
The proceeds of the loan were utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction. The
notice indicates that Levitt and Sons defaulted in its obligation to make the monthly interest
payment due October 1, 2007. As of September 30, 2007, the amount advanced under the loan was
approximately $102.5 million. The notice states that Bank of America has not yet determined
whether, or when, to accelerate or otherwise demand payment in full of the obligations under the
loan or whether, or when, to exercise any other remedies as a result of the Levitt and Sons
default.
On November 8, 2007, Levitt and Sons received a notice of default from Regions Bank
(Regions) with respect to a $75.0 million loan made by Regions to Levitt and Sons. The proceeds
of this loan were utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction. As of September
30, 2007, the amount advanced under this facility was $24.4 million. Amounts outstanding are
guaranteed by certain of Levitt and Sons subsidiaries. The defaults included (1) a failure to make
timely payments when due (2) the filing of liens against certain assets pledged as security (3) the
discontinuance of construction work on residential projects and the failure to proceed with work on
such projects in a diligent and workmanlike manner and (4) Levitt and Sons experiencing financial
difficulties. The notice states that Regions has accelerated the maturity date of all amounts
outstanding such that all amounts of
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principal, interest, fees and expenses arising thereunder are
now immediately due and payable. The notice also states that interest will accrue at the default
rate and that Regions reserves the right to collect the amounts due together with its collection
and enforcement expenses.
Additionally, although Levitt and Sons has not received any other formal notices of default,
Levitt and Sons and a subsidiary guarantor are not in compliance with
their obligations under their loan
facility with Amtrust Bank (formerly known as Ohio Savings Bank). The
proceeds of this loan were
utilized to fund land acquisition, development and construction at various Levitt and Sons
projects in Florida. Further, the filing of a voluntary petition for
relief under the Bankruptcy
Code by Levitt and Sons constitutes an event of default under this
facility and substantially all of the other loan
facilities.
The above defaults have not been cured by Levitt and Sons and entitle the respective
lenders to exercise any and all remedies available to them under the respective loan documents,
including, without limitation, acceleration of the entire amount of the respective loans,
commencement of foreclosure proceedings against the assets securing the respective loans and other
appropriate action against the respective borrowers and guarantors. Levitt and Sons is not
currently in a position to cure any defaults without additional advances from Levitt Corporation ,
and as previously noted, Levitt Corporation has indicated that it would not make any additional
material advances to Levitt and Sons unless Levitt and Sons obtained acceptable concessions or
restructuring agreements with its principal lenders. As a result of the current funding situation
with its lenders and with Levitt Corporation, the current state of the homebuilding market and lack
of access to additional capital, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries filed a
voluntary petition for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on November 9, 2007. See subsequent
event note 20 for further discussion of the bankruptcy event and its effect on the Companys
liabilities.
12. Noncontrolling Interest
The following table summarizes the noncontrolling interests held by others in our subsidiaries
(in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
$ | 360,701 | 411,396 | |||||
Levitt |
99,604 | 286,230 | ||||||
Joint Venture Partnerships |
684 | 697 | ||||||
$ | 460,989 | 698,323 | ||||||
13. Interest Expense
The following table is a summary of the Companys consolidated interest expense and the
amounts capitalized (in thousands):
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense |
$ | 64,270 | 56,583 | 183,991 | 149,861 | |||||||||||
Interest capitalized |
(13,170 | ) | (11,608 | ) | (38,837 | ) | (29,939 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | 51,100 | 44,975 | 145,154 | 119,922 | |||||||||||
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Interest incurred relating to land under development and construction is capitalized to real
estate inventory or property and equipment during the active development period. For inventory,
interest is capitalized at the effective rates paid on borrowings during pre-construction, the
planning stages and the periods that projects are under development. Capitalization of interest is
discontinued if development ceases at a project. Capitalized interest is expensed as a component of
cost of sales as related homes, land and units are sold. For property and equipment under
construction, interest associated with these assets is capitalized as incurred to property and
equipment and expensed through depreciation once the asset is put into use. The following table is
a summary of interest incurred, capitalized and expensed relating to inventory under development
and construction exclusive of impairment adjustments (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Interest incurred to non-affiliates |
$ | 13,170 | 11,534 | 38,837 | 29,095 | |||||||||||
Interest capitalized to inventory |
(13,170 | ) | (11,534 | ) | (38,837 | ) | (29,095 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | | | | | |||||||||||
Interest expensed in cost of sales |
$ | 7,563 | 3,975 | 17,550 | 9,659 | |||||||||||
In addition to the above interest expensed in cost of sales, the capitalized interest balance
of inventory of real estate as of September 30, 2007 was reduced by $24.8 million of impairment
reserves allocated to the capitalized interest component of inventory of real estate. Approximately
$9.3 million of these impairments related to Levitt Corporations impairment of capitalized
interest recorded in Levitts Other Operations associated with projects at Levitt and Sons that
were no longer being developed as of September 30, 2007 and the remaining $14.5 million relates to
the Primary Homebuilding and Tennessee Homebuilding segments. See note 9 for a discussion of real
estate inventory and the status of Levitt and Sons development activities.
Additionally, as indicated in note 3, certain amounts for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 associated with two of Cores commercial leasing projects have been reclassified
to income (loss) from discontinued operations. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to
the current presentation.
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14. Commitments, Contingencies and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Commitments and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk consisted of the following
(in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BFC Activities |
||||||||
Guarantee agreements |
$ | 59,185 | 34,396 | |||||
Financial Services |
||||||||
Commitments to sell fixed rate residential loans |
20,260 | 30,696 | ||||||
Commitments to sell variable rate residential loans |
1,526 | 2,921 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase variable rate residential
loans |
1,895 | 12,000 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase commercial loans |
28,300 | 57,525 | ||||||
Commitments to originate loans held for sale |
17,916 | 26,346 | ||||||
Commitments to originate loans held to maturity |
185,644 | 223,060 | ||||||
Commitments to extend credit, including the
undisbursed
portion of loans in process |
1,056,346 | 890,036 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase branch facilities land |
4,771 | 11,180 | ||||||
Standby letters of credit |
49,813 | 67,831 | ||||||
Commercial lines of credit |
113,617 | 86,992 | ||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
||||||||
Levitt and Sons commitments to purchase
properties for development |
14,200 | 14,200 |
BFC Activities
In 2005, BFC entered into guarantee agreements in connection with the purchase of two shopping
centers in South Florida by two separate limited liability companies. A wholly-owned subsidiary of
CCC has a one percent general partner interest in a limited partnership that in turn has a 15
percent interest in each of the limited liability companies. Pursuant to the guarantee agreements,
BFC has guaranteed certain obligations on two nonrecourse loans. BFCs maximum exposure under the
guarantee agreements is estimated to be approximately $21.2 million, the full amount of the
indebtedness. Based on the value of the assets securing the indebtedness, BFC does not believe that
any payment will be required by BFC under the guarantee. Although it is the general partner of the
limited partnership, the wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC does not have control and does not have the
ability to make major decisions without the consent of other partners and members.
A subsidiary of CCC has a 10% interest in a limited partnership as a non-managing general
partner. The partnership owns an office building located in Boca Raton, Florida and in connection
with the purchase of such office building, CCC guaranteed repayment of a portion of the nonrecourse
loan on the property. CCCs maximum exposure under this guarantee agreement is $8.0 million,
representing approximately 36.8% of the current indebtedness of the property, with the guarantee to
be reduced based upon the performance of the property. Based on the value of the limited
partnership assets securing the indebtedness, BFC does not believe that any payment by CCC will be
required under the guarantee. CCC also separately guaranteed the payment of certain environmental
indemnities and limited specific obligations of the partnership.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC (CCC East Tampa) and an unaffiliated third party formed a
limited liability company to purchase two commercial properties in Hillsborough County, Florida.
CCC East Tampa has a 10% interest in the limited liability company and is the managing member with
an initial contribution of approximately $765,500, and the unaffiliated member has a 90% interest
in the limited liability company having contributed approximately $6,889,500. In December 2006, the
limited liability company purchased commercial properties for an aggregate purchase price of $29.8
million, and, in connection with the purchase, BFC and the unaffiliated member each guaranteed the
payment of certain environmental indemnities and specific obligations up
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to a maximum of $5.0 million each. The BFC guarantee represents approximately 21% of the
current indebtedness secured by the commercial properties. Based on the assets securing the
indebtedness, BFC does not believe that any payment will be required under guarantee. Although CCC
East Tampa is the managing member of the limited liability company, it does not have the ability to
make major decisions without the consent of the unaffiliated member. At September 30, 2007, the CCC
East Tampa investment of approximately $831,000 is included in investments in unconsolidated
subsidiaries in the Companys Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The Company accounts
for its investment under the equity method of accounting.
In June 2007, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC (CCC East Kennedy), entered into an agreement
with an unaffiliated third party, pursuant to which Cypress Creek Capital/Tampa, Ltd. (CCC/Tampa)
was formed. CCC East Kennedy has a 50% general partner ownership interest and the unaffiliated
third party has a 50% limited partner interest in CCC/Tampa. The purpose of CCC/Tampa was to
acquire a 10% investment in a limited liability company that owns and operates an office building
located in Tampa, Florida. CCC/Tampa has a 10% interest in the limited liability company with an
initial contribution of $1.2 million and the unaffiliated members have a 90% interest having
contributed approximately $10.4 million. The limited liability company purchased the office
building in June 2007 for an aggregate purchase price of $48.0 million, and, in connection with the
purchase, BFC guaranteed the payment of certain environmental indemnities and specific obligations
up to a maximum of $15.0 million, or $25.0 million in the event of any petition or involuntary
proceedings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or similar state insolvency laws or in the event of any
transfers of interests not in accordance with the loan documents. Based on the assets securing the
indebtedness, BFC does not believe that any payment will be required under the guarantee. Although
CCC East Kennedy is the general partner of CCC/Tampa, which is the managing member of the limited
liability company, it does not have control and does not have the ability to make major decisions
without the consent of the other partners and members. At September 30, 2007, the CCC East Kennedy
investment of approximately $571,000 is included in investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries in
the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The Company accounts for
its investment under the equity method of accounting.
Other than these guarantees, the remaining instruments indicated in the table are direct
commitments of BankAtlantic Bancorp or Levitt.
Financial Services
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by BankAtlantic to guarantee the
performance of a customer to a third party. BankAtlantics standby letters of credit are generally
issued to customers in the construction industry guaranteeing project performance. These types of
standby letters of credit had a maximum exposure of $39.5 million at September 30, 2007.
BankAtlantic also issues standby letters of credit to commercial lending customers guaranteeing the
payment of goods and services. These types of standby letters of credit had a maximum exposure of
$10.3 million at September 30, 2007. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and
private borrowing arrangements and have maturities of one year or less. The credit risk involved
in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities
to customers. BankAtlantic may hold certificates of deposit and residential and commercial liens as
collateral for such commitments. Included in other liabilities at September 30, 2007 and December
31, 2006 was $170,000 and $44,000, respectively, of unearned guarantee fees. There were no
outstanding amounts associated with these guarantees recorded in the financial statements.
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development
On September 20, 2007, Levitt had a reduction in force resulting in the termination of 174
employees which consisted of 149 employees from Levitt and Sons and 25 employees from Levitts
Other Operations. Severance charges of $1.2 million were recorded related to this reduction in
force during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 of which $1.2 million remains as a
liability at September 30, 2007. On November 9, 2007, Levitt Corporation indicated that it will pay
up to $5.0 million in the aggregate to terminated Levitt and Sons employees to supplement the
limited termination benefits granted by Levitt and Sons to those employees. Levitt and
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Sons is restricted in the amount of termination benefits it can pay to its former employees by virtue of
its filing under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
At September 30, 2007, Levitt and Sons had a contract to acquire approximately $14.2 million
of properties for development, subject to due diligence and satisfaction of certain requirements and
conditions during which time the deposits remain refundable. On October 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons
canceled this contract. As this commitment was subject to due diligence and satisfaction of
certain requirements and conditions as noted above, Levitt and Sons received a refund of the
deposit subsequent to September 30, 2007, excepting a nominal fee to the seller. There were no
other outstanding purchase and option contracts in place at September 30, 2007.
At September 30, 2007, Core Communities had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit of
approximately $13.1 million, and Levitt and Sons had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit
of approximately $52.8 million. These surety bonds and letters of credit related to performance
and maintenance obligations of the respective entities to various governmental entities to
construct improvements in various communities and, in the case of Levitt and Sons, to guarantee
certain escrowed customer deposits that were released to Levitt and Sons. Levitt Corporation has
guaranteed $22.3 million of the obligations under these surety bonds and letters of credit, which
includes $10.3 million relating to Core Communities projects and $12.0 million relating to Levitt
and Sons projects. Levitt estimates that approximately $12.9 million of work remains to complete
the improvements at Core Communities projects and does not believe that any outstanding surety
bonds or letters of credit of Core Communities are likely to be drawn.
Due to the cessation of most development activity in Levitt and Sons projects as of September
30, 2007, Levitt evaluated the likelihood that surety bonds and letters of credit supporting any
Levitt and Sons projects would be drawn. It is unclear given the uncertainty involved in
bankruptcy proceedings and the cessation of development activities whether and to what extent any
of these surety bonds or letters of credit of Levitt and Sons will be drawn; however, in the event
that these obligations are drawn, Levitt Corporation would be responsible for up to $12.0 million
in accordance with the terms of these instruments, and it is unlikely that Levitt Corporation
would receive any repayment, assets or other consideration if it were required to pay any of these
amounts. Levitt Corporations management did not believe that Levitt Corporations exposure, if
any, to these surety bonds was estimable at September 30, 2007.
15. Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
BFC is the controlling shareholder of BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt. BFC also has a direct
non-controlling interest in Benihana and, through Levitt, an indirect ownership interest in
Bluegreen. The majority of BFCs voting capital stock is owned or controlled by the Companys
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and by the Companys Vice Chairman, both of whom
are also directors of the Company, executive officers and directors of BankAtlantic Bancorp and
Levitt, and directors of Bluegreen. The Companys Vice Chairman is also a director of Benihana.
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The following table presents BFC, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt Corporation and Bluegreen
related party transactions at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. Amounts related to BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt
Corporation were eliminated in the Companys consolidated financial statements.
BankAtlantic | Levitt | |||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | BFC | Bancorp | Corporation | Bluegreen | ||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
(a | ) | $ | 688 | (291 | ) | (327 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 10 | (42 | ) | 32 | | ||||||||||||||
For the three months ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
(a | ) | $ | 452 | (91 | ) | (312 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 11 | (154 | ) | 143 | | ||||||||||||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
(a | ) | $ | 2,066 | (958 | ) | (821 | ) | (287 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 31 | (132 | ) | 101 | | ||||||||||||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
(a | ) | $ | 1,483 | (373 | ) | (922 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 32 | (453 | ) | 421 | | ||||||||||||||
At September 30, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and
(securities sold under agreements
to repurchase) |
(b | ) | $ | 964 | (2,923 | ) | 1,959 | | ||||||||||||
Shared service receivable (payable) |
$ | 240 | (85 | ) | (85 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||||||||
At December 31, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and
(securities sold under agreements
to repurchase) |
(b | ) | $ | 996 | (5,547 | ) | 4,551 | | ||||||||||||
Shared service receivable (payable) |
$ | 312 | (142 | ) | (107 | ) | (63 | ) |
(a) | Effective January 1, 2006, BFC maintained arrangements with BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt Corporation to provide shared service operations in the areas of human resources, risk management, investor relations and executive office administration. Pursuant to these arrangements, certain employees from BankAtlantic were transferred to BFC to staff BFCs shared service operations. Additionally, BFC provides certain risk management and administrative services to Bluegreen. The costs of shared services are allocated based upon the estimated usage of the respective services. Also, as part of the shared service arrangement, the Company reimburses BankAtlantic Bancorp and Bluegreen for office facilities costs relating to the Company and its shared service operations. | |
(b) | BFC and Levitt Corporation entered into securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Repurchase Agreements) with BankAtlantic and the balance in those accounts in the aggregate was approximately $2.9 million and $5.5 million at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest in connection with the Repurchase Agreements was approximately $42,000 and $132,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared to $154,000 and $453,000 during the same 2006 periods, respectively. These transactions have similar terms as BankAtlantic repurchase agreements with unaffiliated third parties. |
BankAtlantic Bancorp in prior periods issued options to acquire shares of its Class A common
stock to employees of Levitt when Levitt was a subsidiary of BankAtlantic Bancorp. Additionally,
BankAtlantic Bancorp has elected, in accordance with the terms of its stock option plans, not to
cancel the stock options held by their former employees that transferred to its affiliate
companies. BankAtlantic Bancorp accounts for these options to former employees as employee stock
options because these individuals were employees of BankAtlantic Bancorp on the grant date. During
the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, certain of these former employees exercised
options to acquire 13,062 and 51,464 shares of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A common stock,
respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $8.56 and $3.28, respectively.
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Options outstanding to BankAtlantic Bancorp former employees, who are now employees of BFC and
Levitt, consisted of the following as of September 30, 2007:
Class A | Weighted | |||||||
Common | Average | |||||||
Stock | Price | |||||||
Options outstanding |
282,005 | $ | 9.84 | |||||
Options nonvested |
154,587 | $ | 12.32 |
During the year ended December 31, 2006 and in June 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp issued to BFC
employees who performed services for BankAtlantic Bancorp options to acquire 50,300 and 49,750
shares of BankAtlantic Bancorps Class A common stock at an exercise price of $14.69 and $9.38,
respectively. These options vest in five years and expire ten years from the grant date.
BankAtlantic Bancorp recorded $19,000 and $46,000 of expenses for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and $14,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 with respect
to these options.
In March 2007, Mr. Abdo, the Companys Vice Chairman, paid in full his outstanding loan
balance of $425,000 in connection with funds borrowed in July 2002 on a recourse basis.
Certain of the Companys affiliates, including its executive officers, have in the past
independently made investments with their own funds in both public and private entities in which
the Company holds investments.
Florida Partners Corporation owns 133,314 shares of the Companys Class B Common Stock and
1,270,294 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock. Alan B. Levan may be deemed to be
controlling shareholder with beneficial ownership of approximately 44.5% of Florida Partners
Corporation and is also a member of its Board of Directors.
See note 19 regarding the BFC and I.R.E. Realty Advisory Group, Inc. (I.R.E. RAG) proposed
merger, subject to receipt of approval by BFCs shareholders.
16. (Loss) Earnings Per Common Share
The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding. The two-class method is not presented
because the Companys capital structure does not provide for different dividend rates or other
preferences, other than voting rights, between the two classes. The number of options considered
outstanding shares for diluted earnings per share is based upon application of the treasury stock
method to the options outstanding as of the end of the period I.R.E.
RAG owns 4,764,284 of BFC Financial Corporations Class A Common Stock and 500,000
shares of BFC Financial Corporation Class B Common Stock. Because the Company owns 45.5% of the
outstanding common stock of I.R.E. RAG, 2,165,367 shares of Class A Common Stock and 227,250 shares
of Class B Common Stock are eliminated from the number of shares outstanding for purposes of
computing earnings per share. Please see note 19 regarding BFCs proposed merger, subject to
receipt of shareholder approval, with I.R.E. RAG in order to simplify BFCs corporate structure.
Whether or not the proposed merger is approved, there will be no impact to the calculation of
earnings per share in future periods.
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The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per common share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands, except per share data).
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per common share |
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Numerator: |
||||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations allocable to common stock |
$ | (25,517 | ) | (689 | ) | (30,427 | ) | (923 | ) | |||||||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes |
83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss allocable to common shareholders |
$ | (25,434 | ) | (1,330 | ) | (29,296 | ) | (2,083 | ) | |||||||
Denominator: |
||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
45,335 | 35,820 | 39,042 | 35,574 | ||||||||||||
Eliminate RAG weighted average number of common shares |
(2,393 | ) | (2,393 | ) | (2,393 | ) | (2,393 | ) | ||||||||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
42,942 | 33,427 | 36,649 | 33,181 | ||||||||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share: |
||||||||||||||||
Loss per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
(Loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations |
0.00 | (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Basic loss per common share |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Numerator |
||||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations allocable to common stock |
$ | (25,517 | ) | (689 | ) | (30,427 | ) | (923 | ) | |||||||
Effect of securities issuable by subsidiaries |
| (32 | ) | | (98 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations allocable to common stock
diluted |
$ | (25,517 | ) | (721 | ) | (30,427 | ) | (1,021 | ) | |||||||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes |
$ | 83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | |||||||||
Effect of securities issuable by subsidiaries |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes diluted |
$ | 83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | |||||||||
Net loss allocable to common shareholders diluted |
$ | (25,434 | ) | (1,362 | ) | (29,296 | ) | (2,181 | ) | |||||||
Denominator |
||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
42,942 | 33,427 | 36,649 | 33,181 | ||||||||||||
Common stock equivalents resulting from stock-based compensation |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
42,942 | 33,427 | 36,649 | 33,181 | ||||||||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Loss per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
(Loss) earnings per share from discontinued operations |
0.00 | (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Diluted loss per common share |
$ | (0.59 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||
During the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 1,388,582 and 1,148,898,
respectively, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 1,342,096 and
1,413,068, respectively, of options to acquire shares of Class A Common Stock were anti-dilutive.
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17. Parent Company Financial Information
BFCs parent company accounting policies are generally the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies appearing in Amendment No. 2 to the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Companys investments in
consolidated subsidiaries are presented as if accounted for using the equity method of accounting
in the parent company financial statements.
BFCs parent company unaudited condensed statements of financial condition at September 30,
2007 and December 31, 2006, unaudited condensed statements of operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and unaudited condensed statements of cash flows for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are shown below (in thousands):
Parent Company Condensed Statements of Financial Condition Unaudited
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Assets |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 18,897 | 17,815 | |||||
Investment securities |
1,007 | 2,262 | ||||||
Investment in Benihana, Inc. |
20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
Investment in venture partnerships |
891 | 908 | ||||||
Investment in BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. |
111,188 | 113,586 | ||||||
Investment in Levitt |
20,009 | 57,009 | ||||||
Deposit in Levitt Corporations Rights Offering |
33,025 | | ||||||
Investment in and advances to wholly owned subsidiaries |
1,631 | 1,525 | ||||||
Loans receivable |
3,134 | 2,157 | ||||||
Other assets |
1,670 | 2,261 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 211,452 | 217,523 | |||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
||||||||
Advances from and negative basis in wholly owned
subsidiaries |
$ | 2,427 | 1,290 | |||||
Other liabilities |
7,202 | 7,351 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
15,335 | 31,297 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
24,964 | 39,938 | ||||||
Total
shareholders equity |
186,488 | 177,585 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 211,452 | 217,523 | |||||
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Parent Company Condensed Statements of Operations Unaudited
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 935 | 526 | 3,376 | 1,702 | |||||||||||
Expenses |
2,805 | 2,063 | 6,995 | 6,424 | ||||||||||||
Loss before earnings (loss) from subsidiaries |
(1,870 | ) | (1,537 | ) | (3,619 | ) | (4,722 | ) | ||||||||
Equity from (loss) earnings in BankAtlantic Bancorp |
(6,986 | ) | 1,590 | (4,875 | ) | 5,583 | ||||||||||
Equity from (loss) earnings in Levitt |
(28,221 | ) | 493 | (37,722 | ) | 258 | ||||||||||
Equity from loss in other subsidiaries |
(636 | ) | (314 | ) | (523 | ) | (489 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(37,713 | ) | 232 | (46,739 | ) | 630 | ||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(12,383 | ) | 734 | (16,874 | ) | 991 | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(25,330 | ) | (502 | ) | (29,865 | ) | (361 | ) | ||||||||
Equity in subsidiaries discontinued operations,
net of tax |
83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss |
(25,247 | ) | (1,143 | ) | (28,734 | ) | (1,521 | ) | ||||||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(187 | ) | (187 | ) | (562 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss allocable to common stock |
$ | (25,434 | ) | (1,330 | ) | (29,296 | ) | (2,083 | ) | |||||||
Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows- Unaudited
For the Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Operating Activities: |
||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (3,795 | ) | (2,427 | ) | |||
Investing Activities: |
||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investment in real estate limited partnership |
1,000 | | ||||||
Proceeds from the sale of securities |
1,336 | | ||||||
Investment in real estate limited partnership |
| (972 | ) | |||||
Deposit in Levitt Corporations Rights Offering |
(33,205 | ) | | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(30,869 | ) | (972 | ) | ||||
Financing Activities: |
||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock, net of issuance costs |
36,121 | | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock upon exercise of stock option |
187 | | ||||||
Payment of the minimum withholding tax upon the exercise of stock options |
| (4,155 | ) | |||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends paid |
(562 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
35,746 | (4,717 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
1,082 | (8,116 | ) | |||||
Cash at beginning of period |
17,815 | 26,683 | ||||||
Cash at end of period |
$ | 18,897 | $ | 18,567 | ||||
Supplementary disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities |
||||||||
Net decrease (increase) in shareholders equity from the effect of
subsidiaries capital transactions, net of income taxes |
$ | 183 | $ | (267 | ) | |||
Decrease (increase) in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes |
688 | 106 | ||||||
Issuance and retirement of Common Stock accepted as consideration
for the exercise price of stock options |
| 4,155 | ||||||
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48 |
121 | |
Cash dividends received from subsidiaries for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and
2006 were $1.7 million for each period.
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18. Public Offering
In July 2007, the Company sold 11,500,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock at $3.40 per
share pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering. Net proceeds from the sale of the
11,500,000 shares by the Company totaled approximately $36.2 million, after underwriting discounts,
commissions and offering expenses. The Company primarily used the proceeds of this offering to
purchase in Levitts Rights Offering approximately 16.6 million shares of Levitts Class A common
stock for an aggregate purchase price of $33.2 million, and for general corporate purposes,
including working capital. Please see note 20 for additional information on BFCs purchase of
Levitts Class A common stock issued in the Rights Offering.
19. Other Matters
BFC and Levitt Corporation Merger
As previously reported, the Company, on January 30, 2007, entered into a definitive merger
agreement with Levitt Corporation, pursuant to which Levitt Corporation would have become a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On August 14, 2007, BFC terminated the merger agreement
based on its conclusion that the conditions to closing the merger could not be met.
I.R.E. RAG Merger
In order to simplify its corporate structure, BFC has proposed, subject to receipt of the
approval of its shareholders, a merger with I.R.E. RAG, BFCs approximately 45.5% subsidiary.
I.R.E. RAGs sole assets are 4,764,285 shares of BFC Class A Common Stock and 500,000 shares of BFC
Class B Common Stock. Upon consummation of the proposed merger, the shareholders of I.R.E. RAG,
other than BFC, will receive an aggregate of approximately 2,601,300 shares of BFC Class A Common
Stock and 273,000 shares of BFC Class B Common Stock, representing their respective pro rata
beneficial ownership interests in I.R.E. RAGs BFC shares, and the 4,764,285 shares of BFC Class A
Common Stock and 500,000 shares of BFC Class B Common Stock currently held by I.R.E. RAG will be
canceled. As a result, the proposed merger will neither increase the number of shares of BFC
Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock outstanding nor change the outstanding shares for
calculating earnings (loss) per share. The shareholders of I.R.E. RAG, other than BFC, are Levan
Enterprises, Ltd. and I.R.E. Properties, Inc., each of which is an affiliate of Alan B. Levan,
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BFC. The Board of
Directors of BFC approved the proposed merger on September 10, 2007.
The proposed merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and is subject to the approval of BFCs shareholders.
20. Subsequent Events
Subscription of Rights Offering
Levitt Corporation distributed to each holder of record of Levitts Class A common stock and
Class B common stock held on August 27, 2007 5.0414 subscription rights for each share of such
stock owned on that date (the Rights Offering). Each whole subscription right entitled the holder
thereof to purchase one share of Levitts Class A common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per
share. The Rights Offering commenced on August 29, 2007 and was completed on October 1, 2007.
Levitt Corporation received $152.8 million of funds and issued an aggregate of
76,424,066 shares of Levitts Class A common stock on
October 1, 2007
in connection with the exercise of rights by
its shareholders.
BFC purchased an aggregate of 16,602,712 of Levitts Class A common stock in the Rights
Offering for an aggregate purchase price of $33.2 million. At September 30, 2007, the $33.2 million
aggregate purchase price is included in the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition in Deposit in Levitt Corporations Rights Offering.
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By letter dated September 27, 2007 (Letter Agreement), BFC agreed, subject to certain
limited exceptions not to vote the 6,145,582 shares of Levitts Class A common stock that BFC
acquired in the Rights Offering upon exercise of its subscription rights associated with BFCs
holdings of Levitts Class B common stock. The Letter Agreement provides that any future sale of
shares of Levitts Class A common stock by BFC will reduce, on a share for share basis, the number
of shares of Levitts Class A common stock that BFC has agreed not to vote.
The 6,145,582 shares of Levitts Class A common stock represented approximately 3.4% of the vote
in Levitts Class A common stock. BFCs acquisition of the 16,602,712 shares of Levitts Class A
common stock upon its exercise of its subscription rights increased BFCs ownership interest in
Levitt by approximately 4.1% to 20.7% from 16.6% and increased BFCs voting interest by
approximately 1.1% to 54.0% from 52.9%.
The acquisition of additional shares of Levitt will be accounted for as a step acquisition
under the purchase method of accounting. A step acquisition is the acquisition of two or more
blocks of an entitys shares at different dates. In a step acquisition, the acquiring entity
identifies the cost of the investment, the fair value of the portion of the underlying net assets
acquired, and the goodwill if any for each step acquisition. Accordingly, the net assets of
Levitt will be recognized at estimated fair value to the extent of BFCs increase in its ownership
percentage at the acquisition date. BFCs carrying amount of its investment in Levitt was
approximately $3.2 million lower than the ownership percentage in the underlying equity in the net
assets of Levitt at September 30, 2007, and the excess of the fair value over the purchase price
(negative goodwill) will be allocated as a pro rata reduction of the amounts that would otherwise
have been assigned ratably to all of the non-current and non-financial acquired assets, except
assets to be disposed of by sale and deferred tax assets.
Bankruptcy of Levitt and Sons
On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries (collectively,
the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Under Section 362 of the
Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays most actions against the
Debtors, including most actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to exercise control of the
property of the Debtors. Absent an order of the Bankruptcy Court, substantially all pre-petition
liabilities will be subject to settlement under a plan of reorganization.
The Office of United States Trustee, a division of the Department of Justice, will appoint an
official committee of unsecured creditors (the Creditors Committee). The Creditors Committee
and its legal representatives have a right to be heard on all matters that come before the
Bankruptcy Court. If the Debtors file a plan of reorganization or liquidation, the rights and
claims of various creditors and security holders will be determined by a plan of reorganization
that is confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court. Under the priority rules established by the Bankruptcy
Code, certain post-petition liabilities and pre-petition liabilities are given priority over
pre-petition indebtedness and need to be satisfied before unsecured creditors or stockholders are
entitled to any distribution.
Reorganization Plan. In order to exit the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases successfully,
the Debtors would need to propose, and obtain confirmation by the Bankruptcy Court of, a plan of
reorganization or liquidation (the Reorganization Plan) that satisfies the requirements of the
Bankruptcy Code. As provided by the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors initially have the exclusive
right to solicit a plan. At this time, it is not possible to predict the precise effect of the
reorganization process on Levitt and Sons business and creditors or when and if Levitt and Sons
may emerge from bankruptcy nor is it possible to predict the effect of the Bankruptcy Cases and
the reorganization process on Levitt Corporation and its results of operations, cash flows or
financial condition, including those of its subsidiaries not included in the bankruptcy filing.
No Reorganization Plan has been submitted to the Bankruptcy Court. A liquidating plan of
reorganization is expected to be filed shortly after the filing.
Chapter 7; Dismissal of the Bankruptcy Cases. If the Debtors fail to file a
Reorganization Plan or if the Bankruptcy Court does not confirm a Reorganization Plan filed by the
Debtors, one or more of the Debtors Bankruptcy Cases could be converted to cases under Chapter 7
of the Bankruptcy Code. Under Chapter 7, a trustee is appointed to collect the Debtors assets,
reduce them to cash and distribute the proceeds to the Debtors creditors in accordance with the
statutory scheme of the Bankruptcy Code. Alternatively, in the event the Debtors
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Reorganization
Plan is not confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, in lieu of conversion to Chapter 7, the Bankruptcy
Court could dismiss one or more of the Debtors Bankruptcy Cases.
It is likely that, in connection with a final Reorganization Plan, the liabilities of the Debtors
will be found to exceed the fair value of their assets. This would result in claims being paid at
less than 100% of their face value and the extinguishment of the equity interests of the
pre-bankruptcy equity owners. At this time, it is not possible to predict the outcome of the
bankruptcy proceedings.
Accounting Impact. Based on Levitt and Sons filing and the uncertainties
surrounding the nature, timing and specifics of the bankruptcy proceedings, Levitt Corporation
anticipates that it will de-consolidate Levitt and
Sons as of November 9, 2007, eliminating all future operations from its financial results of
operations, and will prospectively account for any remaining investment in Levitt and Sons, net of
any outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons, as a cost method investment. Under cost method
accounting, income would only be recognized to the extent of cash received in the future. At
September 30, 2007, Levitt Corporation had a negative investment in Levitt and Sons of $88.2
million and outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons of $84.3 million resulting in a net
negative investment of $3.9 million. After November 9, 2007, Levitt Corporation will continue to
evaluate its cost method investment in Levitt and Sons to determine the appropriate treatment
based upon the realizability of the investment balance.
Levitt and Sons Reduction in Force
Subsequent to September 30, 2007, Levitt and Sons had reductions in workforce involving the
termination of an additional 179 employees resulting in $1.5 million of severance charges which
will be recorded in the fourth quarter. As a consequence of the filing of the Bankruptcy Cases on
November 9, 2007, there are likely to be further reductions in force. On November 9, 2007, Levitt
Corporation indicated that it will pay up to $5 million in the aggregate to terminated Levitt and
Sons employees to supplement the limited termination benefits granted by Levitt and Sons to those
employees. Levitt and Sons is restricted in the amount of termination benefits it can pay to its
former employees by virtue of its filing under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
Levitt Corporation Acquisition of Carolina Oaks Home, LLC
On October 23, 2007, Levitt Corporation acquired from Levitt and Sons all of the outstanding
membership interests in Carolina Oak Homes, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company
(formerly known as Levitt and Sons of Jasper County, LLC) for the following consideration: (i)
assumption of the outstanding principal balance of a loan in the amount of $34.1 million which is
secured by a 150 acre parcel of land owned by Carolina Oak Homes, LLC located in Tradition, South
Carolina, (ii) execution of a promissory note in the amount of $400,000 to serve as a deposit under
a purchase agreement between Carolina Oak Homes, LLC and Core Communities of South Carolina, LLC
and (iii) the assumption of specified payables in the amount of approximately $5.3 million. See
note 11 for details of the loan outstanding and the assumption of this debt by Levitt Corporation.
The principal asset in Carolina Oak Homes, LLC is a 150 acre parcel of land currently under
development and located in Tradition, South Carolina.
BankAtlantic Restructure of its Investment Portfolio
In October 2007, BankAtlantics Investment Committee approved a plan to restructure its
investment portfolio with a view towards improving the net interest margin and shortening the
duration of the portfolio. The tax-exempt municipal securities in BankAtlantics portfolio have
long durations, and the tax-free returns on these securities are not currently beneficial to
BankAtlantic in light of the current losses incurred during the nine months ended September 30,
2007. As a consequence, BankAtlantic Bancorps management decided to sell its portfolio of
municipal securities including municipal securities designated as held-to-maturity. BankAtlantics
debt securities classified as held-to-maturity consisted entirely of municipal securities with a
net carrying amount and unrealized gain of $203.0 million and $57,000, respectively, as of
September 30, 2007. The unrealized gain is net of $0.8 million of unrealized losses associated with
$69.5 million of municipal securities. These securities are anticipated to be sold during the
fourth quarter of 2007. As a result of the anticipated sales, BankAtlantic Bancorp expects to have
no securities designated as held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2007. BankAtlantic Bancorps
management does not plan to designate securities as held-to-maturity for the foreseeable future and
believes that maintaining its
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securities in the available for sale category provides greater
flexibility in the management of the overall investment portfolio.
Management of BankAtlantic Bancorp reviews BankAtlantics investment portfolio for
other-than-temporary declines in value quarterly. As a consequence of BankAtlantic Bancorps
Investment Committees decision to restructure the securities portfolio, certain investment
securities where the fair value is less than the book value are anticipated to be sold during the
fourth quarter of 2007. Since BankAtlantic intended to hold these securities until maturity, these
securities were not considered other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2007.
21. New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Statement
defines fair value under GAAP, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. The Statement will
change key concepts in fair value measures including the establishment of a fair value hierarchy
and the concept of the most advantageous or principal market. This Statement does not require any
new fair value measurement. The Statement applies to financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is required to implement this Statement on January
1, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact this Statement may have on its financial
statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities, which permits entities to choose to measure eligible assets and
liabilities at fair value on a contract by contract basis (the fair value option). The objective is
to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in
reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to
apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and
disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different
measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company expects to implement the Statement as
of January 1, 2008. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a
significant impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In November 2006, the FASB issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-8, Applicability of
the Assessment of a Buyers Continuing Investment under FASB Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales
of Real Estate, for Sales of Condominiums, (EITF 06-8). EITF 06-8 establishes that a company
should evaluate the adequacy of the buyers continuing investment in determining whether to
recognize profit under the percentage-of-completion method. EITF 06-8 is effective for the first
annual reporting period beginning after March 15, 2007 (our fiscal year beginning January 1,
2008). The effect of this EITF is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys
consolidated financial statements.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
and Results of Operations
Overview
The objective of the following discussion is to provide an understanding of the financial
condition and results of operations of BFC Financial Corporation (and its subsidiaries) for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
BFC Financial Corporation (NYSE Arca: BFF) is a diversified holding company that invests in
and acquires private and public companies in different industries. BFCs diverse ownership
interests span a variety of business sectors, including consumer and commercial banking;
homebuilding; development of master-planned communities; the hospitality and leisure sector through
the development, marketing and sales of vacation resorts on a time-share, vacation club model; the
restaurant and casual family dining business, and real estate investment banking and investment
services. BFCs current major holdings include controlling interests in BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
and its wholly owned subsidiaries (BankAtlantic Bancorp) (NYSE: BBX), and Levitt Corporation and
its wholly owned subsidiaries (Levitt) (NYSE: LEV); minority interests in Benihana, Inc. (Nasdaq:
BNHN); which operates Asian-themed restaurant chains in the United States, and through BankAtlantic
Bancorp, Stifel Financial Corp (NYSE: SF), the holding company of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
and Ryan Beck & Co., Inc. and Cypress Creek Capital, Inc. (CCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
BFC. As a result of the Companys position as the controlling shareholder of BankAtlantic Bancorp,
BFC is a unitary savings bank holding company regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
BankAtlantic Bancorp is a Florida-based diversified financial services holding company that
offers a wide range of banking products and services through BankAtlantic, its wholly-owned
subsidiary. BankAtlantic, a federal savings bank headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
provides traditional retail banking services and a wide range of commercial banking products and
related financial services through a network of over 100 branches or stores located in Florida.
BankAtlantic Bancorp also owns a 16% ownership interest in Stifel Financial Corp. On February 28,
2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp completed the sale to Stifel Financial Corp. of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc.
(Ryan Beck), an entity engaged in retail and institutional brokerage and investment banking. As a
consequence, the results of operations of Ryan Beck are presented as Discontinued Operations in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. The financial information of
Ryan Beck is included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31,
2006, and in the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity, the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods
presented.
Levitt Corporation (Levitt Corporation), through its subsidiary Core Communities, LLC (Core
Communities or Core), primarily develops master-planned communities in Florida and South
Carolina. Levitt Corporations wholly-owned subsidiary, Levitt and Sons, LLC (Levitt and Sons),
develops single-family and townhome communities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Levitt Corporation also owns approximately 31% ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation
(Bluegreen) (NYSE: BXG), a company engaged in the acquisition, development, marketing and sale of
vacation ownership interests in primarily drive-to resorts, as well as residential homesites
generally located around golf courses and other amenities. On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and
substantially all of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of
Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida (Bankruptcy Cases), as more fully described
below in Homebuilding & Real Estate Developments Executive Overview and Part II Item 1. Legal
Proceedings. Levitt Corporation and Core are continuing their operations and are not part of the
Bankruptcy cases.
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The financial results for two of Core Communities commercial leasing projects are presented
as Discontinued Operations in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods
presented as more fully described in note 3 to our accompanying unaudited financial statements. The
assets have been reclassified to discontinued operations assets held for sale and the related
liabilities associated with these assets were also reclassified to discontinued operations
liabilities related to assets held for sale in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial
condition.
As a holding company with controlling positions in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) require BFC to consolidate the
financial results of these companies. As a consequence, the financial information of both entities
is presented on a consolidated basis in BFCs financial statements. However, except as otherwise
noted, the debts and obligations of BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are not direct obligations of
BFC and are non-recourse to BFC. Similarly, the assets of those entities are not available to BFC
absent its pro rata share in a dividend or distribution. The recognition by BFC of income from
controlled entities is determined based on the percentage of its economic ownership in those
entities. At September 30, 2007, BFCs economic ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt was
23.6% and 16.6%, respectively, which resulted in BFC recognizing 23.6% and 16.6% of BankAtlantic
Bancorps and Levitts net income or loss, respectively. The portion of income or loss in those
subsidiaries not attributable to BFCs economic ownership interests is classified in the financial
statements as noncontrolling interest and is subtracted from income before income taxes to arrive
at consolidated net income in the financial statements.
BFCs ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt as of September 30, 2007 was as follows:
Percent | ||||||||||||
Shares | Percent of | of | ||||||||||
Owned | Ownership | Vote | ||||||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
8,329,236 | 16.28 | % | 8.63 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
4,876,124 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
13,205,360 | 23.56 | % | 55.63 | % | |||||||
Levitt (a) |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
2,074,243 | 11.14 | % | 5.91 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
1,219,031 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
3,293,274 | 16.60 | % | 52.91 | % |
(a) | BFCs percent of ownership and percent of vote in Levitt presented above does not include BFCs purchase in Levitts Rights Offering of approximately 16.6 million shares of Levitts Class A common stock on October 1, 2007, which increased BFCs economic ownership interest in Levitt to 20.7% and percent of vote to 54.0% (see note 20). |
As of September 30, 2007, we had total consolidated assets of approximately $7.4 billion,
including the assets of our subsidiaries, noncontrolling interest of $461.0 million and
shareholders equity of approximately $186.5 million.
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Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this document
contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this
document and in any documents incorporated by reference herein, the words anticipate, believe,
estimate, may, intend, expect and similar expressions identify certain of such
forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially
from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which
are, in many instances, beyond the Companys control. When considering those forward-looking
statements, the reader should keep in mind the risks, uncertainties and other cautionary statements
made in this report. The reader should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement,
which speaks only as of the date made. This document also contains information regarding the past
performance of our investments and the reader should note that prior or current performance of
investments and acquisitions is not a guarantee or indication of future performance.
Some factors which may affect the accuracy of the forward-looking statements apply generally
to the financial services, real estate development, homebuilding, resort development and vacation
ownership, restaurant and real estate investment banking and services industries, while other
factors apply directly to us. These include, but are not limited to, the following risks and
uncertainties associated with BFC:
| the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its subsidiaries, and their operations, markets, products and services; | ||
| that BFC will be subject to the unique business and industry risks and characteristics of each entity in which an investment is made; | ||
| that the performance of entities in which the Company holds interests may not be as anticipated; | ||
| adverse conditions in the stock market subject the Companys investments to equity pricing risks and impact the value of its investments; | ||
| that available cash may not be sufficient to make desired investments or pursue growth; and | ||
| that BFC shareholders interests may be diluted in transactions utilizing BFC stock for consideration for additional investments and acquisitions, and investment interests in its subsidiaries may be diluted by transactions entered into by the subsidiaries. | ||
The risks and uncertainties that may specifically affect BankAtlantic Bancorp are: | |||
| impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting BankAtlantic Bancorp and its operations, markets, products and services; | ||
| credit risks and loan losses, and the related sufficiency of the allowance for loan losses, including the impact on the credit quality of BankAtlantics loans, a sustained downturn in the real estate market and other changes in the real estate markets in our trade area and where BankAtlantics collateral is located; the quality of BankAtlantics residential land acquisition and development loans (including builder land bank loans, land acquisition and development loans, and land acquisition, development and construction loans) and conditions specifically in that market sector; | ||
| the risks of additional charge offs, impairments and required increases in BankAtlantics allowance for loan losses; | ||
| changes in interest rates and the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws including their impact on the banks net interest margin; | ||
| adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other capital markets and the impact of such conditions on our activities; | ||
| the value of BankAtlantic Bancorps assets and on the ability of its borrowers to service their debt obligations; | ||
| BankAtlantics seven-day banking initiatives and other growth, marketing or advertising initiatives not resulting in continued growth of deposits or producing results which do not justify their costs; |
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| the success of BankAtlantic Bancorps expense discipline initiatives and the ability to achieve additional cost savings; | ||
| the success of BankAtlantics new store expansion program and achieving growth and profitability at the stores in the time frames anticipated, if at all; and the impact of the adoption of new accounting standards and the periodic testing of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment; and | ||
| past performance, actual or estimated new account openings and growth rates of deposit accounts and fee income generated as a result of these deposit accounts may not be indicative of future results. |
Additionally, BankAtlantic Bancorp acquired a significant investment in Stifel equity
securities in connection with the Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. sale subjecting us to the risk of the
value of Stifel shares and warrants received varying over time, and the risk that no gain will be
realized. The earn-out amounts payable under the agreement with Stifel are contingent upon the
performance of individuals and divisions of Ryan Beck which are now under the exclusive control and
direction of Stifel, and there is no assurance that we will be entitled to receive any earn-out
payments.
The risks and uncertainties that may specifically affect Levitt are: | |||
| the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting Levitt and its operations; | ||
| the market for real estate in the areas where Levitt has developments, including the impact of market conditions on Levitts margins and the fair value of Levitts real estate inventory; | ||
| the impact of market conditions for commercial property and whether the factors negatively impacting the homebuilding industry and residential real estate will impact the market for commercial property; | ||
| effects of increases in interest rates and availability of credit to buyers of Levitts real estate inventory; | ||
| the realization of cost savings associated with reductions of workforce and the ability to limit overhead and costs commensurate with sales; | ||
| the ability to obtain financing and to renew existing credit facilities on acceptable terms, if at all; | ||
| the risk and uncertainties inherent in bankruptcy proceedings and the inability to predict the effect of Levitt and Sons reorganization and/or liquidation process on Levitt Corporation and its results of operation and financial condition; | ||
| Levitt and Sons ability to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate a plan of reorganization or liquidation, and Levitt and Sons ability, through the Chapter 11 process, to reach agreement with its lenders or other third parties to complete unfinished projects, home and amenities, to consummate delayed closings or to otherwise maximize recovery for Levitt and Sons customers and creditors; and | ||
| Levitts success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. |
In addition to the risks and factors identified above and elsewhere in this document,
reference is also made to other risks and factors detailed in its other reports filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing
factors are not exclusive.
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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, BFCs management and
management of BFCs consolidated subsidiaries are 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
and estimates that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the consolidated statement of
operations for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those
estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in
subsequent periods relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, evaluation of
goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, the valuation of real estate acquired in
connection with foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, the valuation of the fair value of assets
and liabilities in the application of the purchase method of accounting, the amount of the
deferred tax asset valuation allowance, accounting for uncertain tax positions, accounting for
contingencies, and assumptions used in the valuation of stock based compensation. The ten
accounting policies that we have identified as critical accounting policies are: (i) allowance for
loan losses; including the recognition and measurement of loan impairment, (ii) valuation of
securities as well as the determination of other-than-temporary declines in value; (iii)
impairment of goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets; (iv) impairment of long-lived
assets; (v) accounting for business combinations; (vi) the valuation of real estate held for
development and sale; (vii) the valuation of equity method investments; (vii) accounting for
uncertain tax positions; (ix) accounting for contingencies; and (x) accounting for share-based
compensation. For a more detailed discussion of these critical accounting policies (except for
the accounting for uncertain tax positions which is described below) see Critical Accounting
Policies appearing in Amendment No. 2 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year
ended December 31, 2006.
Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FIN 48. An uncertain tax
position is defined by FIN 48 as a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected
to be taken in a future tax return that is not based on clear and unambiguous tax law and which is
reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or annual
periods. The application of income tax law is inherently complex. The Company is required to
determine if an income tax position meets the criteria of more-likely-than-not to be realized based
on the merits of the position under tax laws, in order to recognize an income tax benefit. This
requires the Company to make many assumptions and judgments regarding merits of income tax
positions and the application of income tax law. Additionally, if a tax position meets the
recognition criteria of more-likely-than-not, then the Company is required to make judgments and
assumptions to measure the amount of the tax benefits to recognize based on the probability of the
amount of tax benefits that would be realized if the tax position was challenged by the taxing
authorities. Interpretations and guidance surrounding income tax laws and regulations change over
time. As a consequence, changes in assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts
recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
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Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations by Segment
The table below sets forth the Companys summarized results of operations (in thousands):
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
(as adjusted) | (as adjusted) | |||||||||||||||
BFC Activities |
$ | 9,872 | (2,589 | ) | 12,719 | (6,209 | ) | |||||||||
Financial Services |
(29,610 | ) | 7,366 | (20,086 | ) | 25,831 | ||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
(169,980 | ) | 2,980 | (227,196 | ) | 1,551 | ||||||||||
(189,718 | ) | 7,757 | (234,563 | ) | 21,173 | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(164,388 | ) | 8,259 | (204,698 | ) | 21,534 | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(25,330 | ) | (502 | ) | (29,865 | ) | (361 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations, less income tax |
83 | (641 | ) | 1,131 | (1,160 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss |
(25,247 | ) | (1,143 | ) | (28,734 | ) | (1,521 | ) | ||||||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(187 | ) | (187 | ) | (562 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss allocable to common shareholders |
$ | (25,434 | ) | (1,330 | ) | (29,296 | ) | (2,083 | ) | |||||||
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $25.2 million compared with net
loss of $1.1 million for the same period in 2006. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30,
2007 was $28.7 million compared with a net loss of $1.5 million for the same period in 2006. Net
loss for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes $83,000 of income and $641,000
of loss, respectively, from discontinued operations, net of income taxes and noncontrolling
interest, associated with Ryan Beck and two of Core Communities commercial leasing projects. Net
loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes $1.1 million of income and $1.2
million of loss, respectively, from discontinued operations, net of income taxes and noncontrolling
interest, associated with Ryan Beck and two of Core Communities commercial leasing projects, as
described in note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
The 5% Preferred Stock dividend represents the dividends paid by the Company on its 5%
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
The results of operations from continuing operations of our business segments and related
matters are discussed below.
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BFC Activities
Since BFCs principal activities consist of managing existing investments and seeking and
evaluating potential new investments, BFC itself has no significant direct revenue or
cash-generating operations. We depend on dividends from our subsidiaries for a significant portion
of our cash flow. Regulatory restrictions and the terms of indebtedness limit the ability of our
subsidiaries to pay dividends. Dividends by each of BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt also are
subject to a number of conditions, including cash flow and profitability, declaration by each
companys Board of Directors, compliance with the terms of each companys outstanding indebtedness,
and in the case of BankAtlantic Bancorp, regulatory restrictions applicable to BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic Bancorps and Levitts Boards of Directors are comprised of individuals, a majority of
whom are independent. Levitts Board of Directors has not declared dividends since the first
quarter of 2007 and BFC does not anticipate that it will be receiving additional dividends from
Levitt for the foreseeable future due to the challenges Levitt is facing in connection with Levitt
and Sons bankruptcy and the current real estate and homebuilding market.
The BFC Activities segment includes all of the operations and all of the assets owned by BFC
other than BankAtlantic Bancorp and its subsidiaries and Levitt Corporation and its subsidiaries.
This segment includes dividends from our investment in Benihana convertible preferred stock and
other securities and investments, advisory fee income and operating expenses from CCC, interest
income from loans receivable and income and expenses associated with the shared service arrangement
with BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt Corporation to provide shared service operations in the areas
of human resources, risk management, investor relations and executive office administration.
Additionally BFC provides certain risk management and administrative services to Bluegreen. The BFC
Activities segment also includes BFCs overhead and interest expense, the financial results of
venture partnerships that BFC controls and BFCs provision for income taxes (benefit) including the
tax provision related to the Companys interest in the earnings or losses of BankAtlantic Bancorp
and Levitt. BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are consolidated in our financial statements, as
described earlier.
The Companys earnings or losses in BankAtlantic Bancorp are included in our Financial
Services segment, and Levitts earnings and losses are included in the Primary Homebuilding,
Tennessee Homebuilding, Land Division and Levitts Other Operations segments.
At September 30, 2007, BFC had 12 employees dedicated to BFC operations, 11 employees in CCC,
and 25 employees providing shared services to BFC and the affiliate companies. At September 30,
2006, there were 12 employees dedicated to BFC operations, 10 employees in CCC and 21 employees
providing shared services.
The discussion that follows reflects the operations and related matters of the BFC Activities
segment (in thousands).
For the Three Months | Change | For the Nine Months | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | 2007 vs. | Ended September 30, | 2007 vs. | |||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend
income |
$ | 864 | 634 | 230 | 1,868 | 1,750 | 118 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income |
809 | 709 | 100 | 5,326 | 2,740 | 2,586 | ||||||||||||||||||
1,673 | 1,343 | 330 | 7,194 | 4,490 | 2,704 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost and Expenses |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
5 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 17 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation
and benefits |
2,633 | 2,339 | 294 | 8,127 | 7,075 | 1,052 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
1,519 | 858 | 661 | 3,162 | 2,616 | 546 | ||||||||||||||||||
4,157 | 3,198 | 959 | 11,322 | 9,708 | 1,614 | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings
from unconsolidated
affiliates |
(27 | ) | | (27 | ) | (27 | ) | | (27 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Loss before
income taxes |
(2,511 | ) | (1,855 | ) | (656 | ) | (4,155 | ) | (5,218 | ) | 1,063 | |||||||||||||
(Benefit) provision
for income taxes |
(12,383 | ) | 734 | (13,117 | ) | (16,874 | ) | 991 | (17,865 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(5 | ) | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | (13 | ) | (8 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from
continuing operations |
$ | 9,877 | (2,585 | ) | 12,462 | 12,732 | (6,201 | ) | 18,933 | |||||||||||||||
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The increase in interest and dividend income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was
principally related to earnings on higher average cash balances in comparison with the same period
in 2006.
The increase in other income during the three months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to
the same period in 2006 was primarily related to shared service reimbursements of approximately
$688,000 in 2007 as compared to $452,000 in 2006. The increase in other income during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 was due to a $1.3 million
gain on the sale of securities in 2007 and none in 2006 and advisory fees earned by CCC of
approximately $1.6 million in 2007 as compared to $678,000 in 2006. There were $2.1 million in
shared services reimbursements included in other income for nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared with $1.5 million included in other income for the same period in the prior year.
Employee compensation and benefits for employees dedicated to BFC operations, shared services
and CCC totaled $1.4 million, $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for the quarter ended
September 30, 2007 compared with $1.4 million, $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for in
the same quarter in the prior year. The increase in employee compensation and benefits of 11%
during the three months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 was
primarily due to increases in compensation for shared services personnel and an increase in share
based compensation related to stock options of approximately $39,000 recorded in BFC operations.
Employee compensation and benefits for employees dedicated to BFC operations, shared services and
CCC totaled $4.1 million, $2.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 compared with $4.2 million, $1.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for the
same period in the prior year. The increase in employee compensation and benefits of 13% during the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 was primarily due to
increases in compensation for shared services and CCC personnel and an increase in share based
compensation related to stock options of approximately $259,000 recorded in BFC operations.
Other expenses include audit fees, legal fees, directors fees and insurance, and the increase
in expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared with the same period in 2006
relates to the write-off of costs of approximately $619,000 associated with BFC and Levitt
Corporation merger agreement, which was terminated on August 15, 2007.
The BFC Activities segment includes our provision (benefit) for income taxes including the tax
provision (benefit) relating to our (loss) earnings from BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt.
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are consolidated in our financial statements. The increases in
BFCs income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the
same periods in 2006 were primarily due to the tax benefit from our equity loss from Levitt.
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
As described in note 20 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this
Form 10-Q, in September 2007, BFC paid approximately $33.2 million to purchase 16,602,712 shares
of Levitt Class A common stock at $2.00 per share in Levitts Rights Offering, which was completed
on October 1, 2007. BFCs acquisition of the additional shares of Levitt in the Rights Offering
increased BFCs ownership interest in Levitt Corporation by approximately 4.1% to 20.7% from 16.6%
and increased BFCs voting interest by approximately 1.1% to 54.0% from 52.9%.
The acquisition of additional shares of Levitt will be accounted for as a step acquisition
under the purchase method of accounting. A step acquisition is the acquisition of two or more
blocks of an entitys shares at different dates. In a step acquisition, the acquiring entity
identifies the cost of the investment, the fair value of the portion of the underlying net assets
acquired, and the goodwill if any for each step acquisition. Accordingly, the net assets of Levitt
will be recognized at estimated fair value to the extent of BFCs increase in its ownership
percentage at the acquisition date. BFCs carrying amount of its investment in Levitt was
approximately $3.2 million lower than the ownership percentage in the underlying equity in the net
assets of Levitt at September 30, 2007, and the excess of the fair value over the purchase price
(negative goodwill) will be allocated as a pro rata reduction of the amounts that would otherwise
have been assigned ratably to all of the non-current and non-financial acquired assets, except
assets to be disposed of by sale and deferred tax assets.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the
purchase
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method of accounting, with BFC treated as the acquiror and as if the acquisition had been
consummated on September 30, 2007, for purposes of preparing the unaudited pro forma consolidated
balance sheet as of September 30, 2007, and on January 1, 2007 and 2006, for purposes of preparing
the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for nine months ended September 30,
2007 and for the year ended December 31, 2006, respectively. The following unaudited pro forma
condensed combined financial information presents the pro forma financial position and results of
BFC as if the acquisition of 16,602,712 shares of Levitts Class A common stock in the Rights
Offering was consummated as of the assumed dates indicated above, reflecting the Companys
incremental economic ownership interest, based upon the historical consolidated financial
statements of BFC, after giving effect to the acquisition and adjustments described in the
accompanying footnotes, and are intended to reflect the impact of the step acquisition under the
purchase method of accounting. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2006 is based upon and has been developed from the historical
audited consolidated statement of operations of BFC contained in Amendment No. 2 to the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is provided for
illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent what the actual consolidated results
of operations or the actual consolidated financial position of BFC would have been had the
acquisition occurred on the dates assumed, nor are they necessarily indicative of the future
consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position of BFC following the
acquisition. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the separate historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes
of the Company.
The allocation of the purchase price in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial
information is preliminary, and it may vary from the final allocation. Preliminary allocations are
based upon managements current best estimate of the fair value of Levitts net assets; however
management still must complete an analysis to determine such fair values. Management expects to
finalize its analysis prior to filing of the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year
ending December 31, 2007.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands, except share data)
(In thousands, except share data)
September 30, | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||
2007 | Adjustments (a) | Pro forma | ||||||||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 191,856 | 119,643 | (b | ) | 311,499 | ||||||||||
Securities available for sale and financial instruments (at fair value) |
729,935 | | 729,935 | |||||||||||||
Securities held to maturity, at cost (approximates fair value $215,035 |
214,517 | 214,517 | ||||||||||||||
Investment securities at cost |
51,998 | 51,998 | ||||||||||||||
Tax certificates net of allowance of $3,894 |
204,746 | | 204,746 | |||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost which approximates fair value |
74,903 | | 74,903 | |||||||||||||
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $92,712 |
4,582,853 | | 4,582,853 | |||||||||||||
Residential loans held for sale |
5,751 | | 5,751 | |||||||||||||
Real estate held for development and sale |
602,208 | 4,066 | (c | ) | 606,274 | |||||||||||
Real estate owned |
17,159 | | 17,159 | |||||||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
131,874 | (4,196 | ) | (d | ) | 127,678 | ||||||||||
Properties and equipment, net |
287,104 | (1,184 | ) | (e | ) | 285,920 | ||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
76,236 | | 76,236 | |||||||||||||
Other assets |
135,973 | (529 | ) | (f | ) | 135,444 | ||||||||||
Deposit on Levitt Corporations Rights Offering |
33,205 | | 33,205 | |||||||||||||
Deferred income tax asset |
19,840 | (1,866 | ) | (g | ) | 17,974 | ||||||||||
Discontinued operations assets held for sale |
85,727 | 61 | (h | ) | 85,788 | |||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 7,445,885 | 115,995 | 7,561,880 | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Liabilities: |
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Deposits: |
||||||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing deposits |
$ | 895,263 | $ | | 895,263 | |||||||||||
Interest bearing deposits |
3,072,714 | | 3,072,714 | |||||||||||||
Total deposits |
3,967,977 | | 3,967,977 | |||||||||||||
Customer deposits on real estate held for sale |
19,469 | | 19,469 | |||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,417,047 | | 1,417,047 | |||||||||||||
Short term borrowings |
236,915 | | 236,915 | |||||||||||||
Subordinated debentures, notes and bonds payable and junior
subordinated |
||||||||||||||||
Debentures |
932,503 | (24 | ) | (i | ) | 932,479 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities |
158,279 | (380 | ) | (j | ) | 157,899 | ||||||||||
Discontinued operations liabilities related to assets held for sale |
66,217 | | 66,217 | |||||||||||||
Total liabilities |
6,798,407 | (404 | ) | 6,798,003 | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
460,989 | 116,399 | (b | ) | 577,388 | |||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock of $.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (5% Preferred Stock)
issued and outstanding 15,000 shares |
| | | |||||||||||||
Class A common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 40,395,280 |
382 | 382 | ||||||||||||||
Class B
common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 7,103,753 |
69 | | 69 | |||||||||||||
Additional
paid-in capital |
131,185 | | 131,185 | |||||||||||||
Retained earnings |
52,714 | 52,714 | ||||||||||||||
Total shareholders equity before
accumulated other comprehensive income |
184,350 | | 184,350 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
2,139 | 2,139 | ||||||||||||||
Total shareholders equity |
186,489 | | 186,489 | |||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 7,445,885 | 115,995 | 7,561,880 | ||||||||||||
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(a) | BFC acquired an additional 4.1% economic interest in Levitt which is being accounted for as a step acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. The estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the purchase price and resulted in negative goodwill. Pro forma adjustments represent the difference in the estimated fair value of BFCs portion of Levitts net assets acquired, after allocation of negative goodwill, as compared to the corresponding book value. | |
(b) | Levitt Corporation received $119.6 million of net proceeds from participating shareholders in connection with the rights offering, excluding approximately $33.2 million in proceeds received from BFC and offering expenses. The net proceeds are reflected as the increase to noncontrolling interest, offset by a reduction of approximately $3.2 million associated with BFCs increase in ownership interest as discussed in footnote (a) above. | |
(c) | Represents an increase of approximately $4.1 million to its estimated fair value for real estate in the land division. | |
(d) | Represents a decrease of $4.2 million associated with the pro-rata allocation of $2.5 million in negative goodwill and a decrease of approximately $1.7 million based upon the estimated total market value of the investment in Bluegreen common stock at September 30, 2007. The estimated total market value of the investment in Bluegreen was determined by multiplying the closing price of Bluegreen common stock on September 28, 2007 by the number of shares owned. | |
(e) | Represents a decrease of $1.2 million associated with the pro-rata allocation of negative goodwill of $1.3 million and an increase of approximately $136,000 to its estimated fair value. | |
(f) | Represents a decrease of $529,000 associated with the pro-rata allocation of negative goodwill of $288,000 and write-off of deferred debt financing costs of approximately $241,000. | |
(g) | Represents the deferred tax consequences of basis differences created by purchase accounting. Basis differences arise between the historical tax basis of Levitts net assets as compared to the book value of such assets recorded in purchase accounting. The deferred tax asset was computed using an income tax rate of 38.575%. | |
(h) | Represents an increase of estimated fair value of approximately $61,000 associated with commercial properties held for sale. | |
(i) | Represents the estimated fair value of debt obligations based upon current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. | |
(j) | Represents the elimination of the portion of deferred revenue that does not represent a legal obligation to perform services or provide goods. |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except for per share data)
(In thousands, except for per share data)
For the Nine Months Ended | For the Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments | Pro forma | Adjustments | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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BFC Activities |
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Interest and dividend income |
$ | 1,838 | | 1,838 | 2,249 | | 2,249 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
3,375 | | 3,375 | 1,433 | | 1,433 | ||||||||||||||||||
5,213 | | 5,213 | 3,682 | | 3,682 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Services |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
282,211 | | 282,211 | 367,177 | | 367,177 | ||||||||||||||||||
Service charges on deposits |
76,297 | | 76,297 | 90,472 | | 90,472 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other service charges and fees |
21,779 | | 21,779 | 27,542 | | 27,542 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income |
18,493 | | 18,493 | 22,555 | | 22,555 | ||||||||||||||||||
398,780 | | 398,780 | 507,746 | | 507,746 | |||||||||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
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Sales of real estate |
389,486 | | 389,486 | 566,086 | | 566,086 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
2,014 | | 2,014 | 2,474 | | 2,474 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income |
11,713 | | 11,713 | 14,592 | | 14,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
403,213 | | 403,213 | 583,152 | | 583,152 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
807,206 | | 807,206 | 1,094,580 | | 1,094,580 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses |
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BFC Activities |
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Interest expense |
33 | | 33 | 30 | | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation and
benefits |
8,127 | | 8,127 | 9,407 | | 9,407 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
2,972 | | 2,972 | 2,933 | | 2,933 | ||||||||||||||||||
11,132 | | 11,132 | 12,370 | | 12,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Services |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of interest
capitalized |
145,121 | | 145,121 | 166,578 | | 166,578 | ||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
61,327 | | 61,327 | 8,574 | | 8,574 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation and
benefits |
113,256 | | 113,256 | 150,804 | | 150,804 | ||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
48,825 | | 48,825 | 57,308 | | 57,308 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
14,343 | | 14,343 | 35,067 | | 35,067 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
56,859 | | 56,859 | 55,980 | | 55,980 | ||||||||||||||||||
439,731 | | 439,731 | 474,311 | | 474,311 | |||||||||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
559,842 | | 559,842 | 482,961 | | 482,961 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
96,066 | | 96,066 | 120,017 | | 120,017 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
2,007 | | 2,007 | 3,677 | | 3,677 | ||||||||||||||||||
657,915 | | 657,915 | 606,655 | | 606,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
1,108,778 | | 1,108,778 | 1,093,336 | | 1,093,336 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
9,632 | 9,632 | 10,935 | 10,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes
and noncontrolling interest |
(291,940 | ) | | (291,940 | ) | 12,179 | | 12,179 | ||||||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes |
(57,377 | ) | (3,570 | ) (a) | (60,947 | ) | (528 | ) | (144 | ) (a) | (672 | ) | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(204,698 | ) | 9,250 | (b) | (195,448 | ) | 13,404 | 608 | (b) | 14,012 | ||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (29,865 | ) | (5,680 | ) | (35,545 | ) | (697 | ) | (464 | ) | (1,161 | ) | |||||||||||
Basic loss per common share from
continuing operations |
$ | (0.80 | ) | $ | (0.99 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||
Diluted loss per common share from
continuing operations |
$ | (0.80 | ) | $ | (0.99 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of
common shares outstanding |
36,649 | 36,649 | 33,249 | 33,249 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Represents the income tax benefit associated with BFCs increase in its equity loss in Levitt. The income tax was computed using an income tax rate of 38.575%. | |
(b) | Represents the elimination of noncontrolling interest of approximately 4.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and year ended December 31, 2006. |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources of BFC
The following provides cash flow information for the BFC Activities segment (in thousands).
For the Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in): |
||||||||
Operating activities |
$ | (4,198 | ) | (3,934 | ) | |||
Investing activities |
(29,842 | ) | 743 | |||||
Financing activities |
35,730 | (4,731 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
1,690 | (7,922 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
18,176 | 26,806 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 19,866 | 18,884 | |||||
The primary sources of funds to the BFC Activities segment for the nine months ended September
30, 2007 and 2006 (without consideration of BankAtlantic Bancorps or Levitts liquidity and
capital resources, which, except as noted, are not available to BFC) were:
| Proceeds from the sale of 11,500,000 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock in a public offering; | ||
| Dividends from BankAtlantic Bancorp; | ||
| Dividends from Benihana; | ||
| Revenues from CCC advisory fees; | ||
| Revenues from shared services activities; | ||
| Sales of real estate investments; | ||
| Sale of investment securities; | ||
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options; and | ||
| Principal and interest payments on loans receivable. |
Funds were primarily utilized by BFC to fund:
| Purchase an aggregate of 16,602,712 shares of Levitts Class A common stock in the Rights Offering (such shares were subsequently issued to BFC on October 1, 2007); | ||
| Fund minimum withholding tax liability of approximately $4.2 million upon exercise of options in 2006. The Company retired shares of the Companys common stock delivered by the option holders as consideration for the option holders minimum tax withholding; | ||
| Fund the payment of dividends on the Companys 5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock; | ||
| Fund investments in real estate, and | ||
| Fund BFC operating and general and administrative expenses, including shared services costs reimbursed by affiliated companies. |
BFC has a $14.0 million revolving line of credit that can be utilized for working capital as
needed. The interest rate on this facility is based on LIBOR plus 280 basis points. In September
2007, the loan was extended to a maturity date of December 15, 2007. The loan is secured by a
pledge of 1,716,771 shares of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A Common Stock. At September 30, 2007, no
amounts were drawn under this revolving line of credit.
In July 2007, the Company sold 11,500,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock at $3.40 per
share pursuant to a registered underwritten public offering. Net proceeds from the sale of the
11,500,000 shares totaled approximately $36.2 million, after underwriting discounts, commissions
and offering expenses. The Company used the proceeds of this offering to purchase 16,602,712 shares
of Levitts Class A common stock in the Rights Offering and for general corporate purposes,
including working capital.
In September 2007, BFC purchased 16,602,712 shares of Levitt Class A common stock in the
Rights Offering for approximately $33.2 million. Levitt Corporation distributed to each holder of
Levitts Class A common stock and Class B common stock on the record date 5.0414 subscription
rights for each share of such stock owned
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on that date. The Rights Offering commenced on August 29, 2007 and expired on October 1, 2007.
At September 30, 2007, the $33.2 million is included in the Companys Unaudited Consolidated
Statements of Financial Condition in Deposit on Levitt Corporations Rights Offering.
On October 24, 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to
1,750,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of no more than $10.0 million. The timing
and amount of repurchases, if any, will depend on market conditions, share price, trading volume
and other factors, and there is no assurance that the Company will repurchase shares during any
period. No termination date was set for the repurchase program. The Company plans to fund the share
repurchase program primarily through existing cash balances. No shares were repurchased through the
nine months ended September 30, 2007.
As previously reported, the Company, on January 30, 2007, entered into a definitive merger
agreement with Levitt Corporation, pursuant to which Levitt Corporation would have become a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On August 14, 2007, BFC terminated the merger agreement
based on its conclusion that the conditions to closing the merger could not be met.
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements generally through cash dividends from
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Benihana, borrowings under our existing revolving line of credit and
earnings on our existing cash balances. We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements
through the foregoing, as well as long term secured and unsecured indebtedness, and future
issuances of equity and/or debt securities.
The payment of dividends by BankAtlantic Bancorp is subject to declaration by BankAtlantic
Bancorps Board of Directors and applicable indenture restrictions and loan covenants and will also
depend upon, among other things, the results of operations, financial condition and cash
requirements of BankAtlantic Bancorp and the ability of BankAtlantic to pay dividends or otherwise
advance funds to BankAtlantic Bancorp, which in turn is subject to OTS regulations and is based
upon BankAtlantics regulatory capital levels and net income. At September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic
met all applicable liquidity and regulatory capital requirements. However, BankAtlantic may be
required to file an application to receive the approval of the OTS in order to pay dividends to
BankAtlantic Bancorp if BankAtlantic continues to incur losses. The OTS is not likely to approve
any distribution by BankAtlantic that would cause it to fail to meet its capital requirements or if
the OTS believes that a capital distribution by BankAtlantic constitutes an unsafe or unsound
action or practice. While there is no assurance that BankAtlantic Bancorp will pay dividends in the
future, BankAtlantic Bancorp has paid a regular quarterly dividend to its common shareholders since
August 1993. BankAtlantic Bancorp currently pays a quarterly dividend of $.041 per share on its
Class A and Class B Common Stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company
received approximately $1,624,000 in dividends from BankAtlantic Bancorp.
Levitt began paying dividends to its shareholders in July 2004. Levitt paid quarterly dividend
in the first quarter 2007 of $0.02 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. This
resulted in the Company receiving approximately $66,000 during the three months ended March 31,
2007. Dividends has not been received since the first quarter of 2007, and the Company does not anticipate that
it will be receiving additional dividends from Levitt for the foreseeable future due to the
challenges Levitt Corporation is facing in connection with Levitt and Sons bankruptcy and the
current real estate and homebuilding market. Future dividends are subject to approval by Levitts
Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other factors, Levitts results of operations and
financial condition.
The Company owns 800,000 shares of Benihana Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that it
purchased for $25.00 per share. The Company has the right to receive cumulative quarterly dividends
at an annual rate equal to 5% or $1.25 per share, payable on the last day of each calendar quarter.
It is anticipated the Company will continue to receive approximately $250,000 per quarter. If the
Company were to convert its investment in Benihana, it would represent 1,578,943 shares of
Benihanas common stock. At September 30, 2007 the aggregate market value of such shares would have
been $31.7 million.
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In 2005, BFC entered into guarantee agreements in connection with the purchase of two shopping
centers in South Florida by two separate limited liability companies. A wholly-owned subsidiary of
CCC has a one percent general partner interest in a limited partnership that in turn has a 15
percent interest in each of the limited liability companies. Pursuant to the guarantee agreements,
BFC has guaranteed certain obligations on two nonrecourse loans. BFCs maximum exposure under the
guarantee agreements is estimated to be approximately $21.2 million, the full amount of the
indebtedness. Based on the value of the assets securing the indebtedness, BFC does not believe that
any payment will be required by BFC under the guarantee. Although it is the general partner of the
limited partnership, the wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC does not have control and does not have the
ability to make major decisions without the consent of other partners and members.
A subsidiary of CCC has a 10% interest in a limited partnership as a non-managing general
partner. The partnership owns an office building located in Boca Raton, Florida and in connection
with the purchase of such office building, CCC guaranteed repayment of a portion of the nonrecourse
loan on the property. CCCs maximum exposure under this guarantee agreement is $8.0 million,
representing approximately 36.8% of the current indebtedness of the property, with the guarantee to
be reduced based upon the performance of the property. Based on the value of the limited
partnership assets securing the indebtedness, BFC does not believe that any payment by CCC will be
required under the guarantee. CCC also separately guaranteed the payment of certain environmental
indemnities and limited specific obligations of the partnership.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC (CCC East Tampa) and an unaffiliated third party formed a
limited liability company to purchase two commercial properties in Hillsborough County, Florida.
CCC East Tampa has a 10% interest in the limited liability company and is the managing member with
an initial contribution of approximately $765,500, and the unaffiliated member has a 90% interest
in the limited liability company having contributed approximately $6,889,500. In December 2006, the
limited liability company purchased commercial properties for an aggregate purchase price of $29.8
million, and, in connection with the purchase, BFC and the unaffiliated member each guaranteed the
payment of certain environmental indemnities and specific obligations up to a maximum of $5.0
million each. The BFC guarantee represents approximately 21% of the current indebtedness secured by
the commercial properties. Based on the assets securing the indebtedness, BFC does not believe that
any payment will be required under guarantee. Although CCC East Tampa is the managing member of the
limited liability company, it does not have the ability to make major decisions without the consent
of the unaffiliated member. At September 30, 2007, the CCC East Tampa investment of approximately
$831,000 is included in investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries in the Companys Consolidated
Statements of Financial Condition. The Company accounts for its investment under the equity method
of accounting.
In June 2007, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC (CCC East Kennedy), entered into an agreement
with an unaffiliated third party, pursuant to which Cypress Creek Capital/Tampa, Ltd. (CCC/Tampa)
was formed. CCC East Kennedy has a 50% general partner ownership interest and the unaffiliated
third party has a 50% limited partner interest in CCC/Tampa. The purpose of CCC/Tampa was to
acquire a 10% investment in a limited liability company that owns and operates an office building
located in Tampa, Florida. CCC/Tampa has a 10% interest in the limited liability company with an
initial contribution of $1.2 million and the unaffiliated members have a 90% interest having
contributed approximately $10.4 million. The limited liability company purchased the office
building in June 2007 for an aggregate purchase price of $48.0 million, and, in connection with the
purchase, BFC guaranteed the payment of certain environmental indemnities and specific obligations
up to a maximum of $15.0 million, or $25.0 million in the event of any petition or involuntary
proceedings under U.S. Bankruptcy Code or similar state insolvency laws or in the event of any
transfers of interests not in accordance with the loan documents. Based on the assets securing the
indebtedness, BFC does not believe that any payment will be required under the guarantee. Although
CCC East Kennedy is the general partner of CCC/Tampa, which is the managing member of the limited
liability company, it does not have control and does not have the ability to make major decisions
without the consent of the other partners and members. At September 30, 2007, the CCC East Kennedy
investment of approximately $571,000 is included in investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries in
the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The Company accounts for
its investment under the equity method of accounting.
On June 21, 2004, an investor group purchased 15,000 shares of the Companys 5% Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock for $15.0 million in a private offering. Holders of the 5% Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive when and as declared by the Companys Board of
Directors, cumulative cash dividends on each share of 5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at
a rate per annum of 5% of the stated value from the date of issuance, payable quarterly. Since June
2004, the Company has paid quarterly dividends on the 5%
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Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of $187,500. During the nine months ended September 30,
2007, the Company paid $562,000 in dividends to these investors.
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Consolidated Assets and Liabilities
Total consolidated assets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $7.4 billion and
$7.6 billion, respectively. The material changes in the composition of total assets from December
31, 2006 to September 30, 2007 are summarized below:
| A net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $9.3 million resulting from cash used in operations of approximately $8.0 million, cash used in investing activities of $173.9 million, partially offset by an increase in cash provided by financing activities of $175.7 million; | ||
| An increase in securities available for sale at BankAtlantic Bancorp reflecting Stifel common stock received upon the sale of Ryan Beck and the purchase of agency securities partially offset by the sale of BankAtlantic tax exempt securities and the sale of BankAtlantic Bancorp equity securities to fund BankAtlantic Bancorps Class A common stock repurchase program; | ||
| An increase in BankAtlantic Bancorp investment securities at cost reflecting Stifel equity securities received upon the sale of Ryan Beck which are subject to contractual restrictions limiting sales; | ||
| An increase in BankAtlantic tax certificate balances primarily due to purchases of Florida tax certificates; | ||
| A lower investment in BankAtlantic FHLB stock related to repayments of FHLB advances; | ||
| A decline in real estate held for development and sale due to recognition of $226.9 million of impairment charges at Levitt primarily in the Primary Homebuilding segment and a $4.7 million impairment related to a real estate project acquired by BankAtlantic; | ||
| A decline in real estate owned resulting from a $7.2 million impairment on one residential development property that was repossessed by BankAtlantic during the fourth quarter of 2006; | ||
| A decrease in BankAtlantic loan receivable balances associated with a $48.8 million increase in the allowance for loan losses and lower commercial loan balances partially offset by higher purchased residential, small business and home equity loan balances; | ||
| An increase in properties and equipment associated with BankAtlantics store expansion initiatives and Levitt Corporations investment in commercial properties under construction at Core Communities; | ||
| An increase to deferred tax asset, net primarily due to an increase in BankAtlantic Bancorps deferred tax assets resulting from the increase in the allowance for loan losses, and BFCs equity losses in Levitt and BankAtlantic Bancorp; and | ||
| An increase in discontinued operations assets held for sale at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was associated with two commercial projects currently held for sale at Levitt of approximately $85.7 million and $48.0 million, respectively. Discontinued operations assets held for sale also includes approximately $190.8 million at December 31, 2006 reflecting the sale of the assets of Ryan Beck to Stifel. |
The Companys total liabilities at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $6.8 billion
and $6.7 billion, respectively. The components are summarized below:
| Lower non-interest-bearing deposit balances at BankAtlantic reflecting the migration of deposits to higher yielding products as a result of the higher interest rate environment and competition; | ||
| Higher interest-bearing deposit balances at BankAtlantic primarily associated with increased high yield savings, checking and certificates of deposit balances primarily reflecting transfers of customer deposit balances to higher yielding products; | ||
| A decrease of $23.1 million in customer deposits on real estate held for sale due to the decline in real estate homebuilding customer backlog; | ||
| A decrease in FHLB advances at BankAtlantic due to deposit growth; | ||
| A net increase in Levitts notes and mortgage notes payable of $20.5 million, primarily related to project debt associated with 2006 land acquisitions and land development activities; | ||
| An increase in BankAtlantic Bancorp subordinated debentures and bonds payable primarily associated with an issuance of $31 million of junior subordinated debentures; and | ||
| An increase in Discontinued operations liabilities related to assets held for sale at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was associated with two commercial projects currently held for sale at Levitt. |
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Financial Condition (Continued)
Noncontrolling Interest
The following table summarizes the noncontrolling interests in our subsidiaries held by others
(in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
$ | 360,701 | 411,396 | |||||
Levitt |
99,604 | 286,230 | ||||||
Joint Venture Partnerships |
684 | 697 | ||||||
$ | 460,989 | 698,323 | ||||||
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Statement
defines fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), establishes a framework
for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. The Statement will
change key concepts in fair value measures including the establishment of a fair value hierarchy
and the concept of the most advantageous or principal market. This Statement does not require any
new fair value measurement. The Statement applies to financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is required to implement this Statement on January
1, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact this Statement may have on its financial
statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities, which permits entities to choose to measure eligible assets and
liabilities at fair value on a contract by contract basis (the fair value option). The objective is
to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in
reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to
apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and
disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different
measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company expects to implement the Statement as
of January 1, 2008. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a
significant impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In November 2006, the FASB issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-8, Applicability of
the Assessment of a Buyers Continuing Investment under FASB Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales
of Real Estate, for Sales of Condominiums, (EITF 06-8). EITF 06-8 establishes that a company
should evaluate the adequacy of the buyers continuing investment in determining whether to
recognize profit under the percentage-of-completion method. EITF 06-8 is effective for the first
annual reporting period beginning after March 15, 2007 (our fiscal year beginning January 1,
2008). The effect of this EITF is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys
consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Services
Our Financial Services segment consists of BankAtlantic Bancorp, which is consolidated with
BFC Financial Corporation. The only assets available to BFC Financial Corporation from BankAtlantic
Bancorp are dividends when and if paid by BankAtlantic Bancorp. BankAtlantic Bancorp is a separate
public company and its management prepared the following discussion regarding BankAtlantic Bancorp
which was included in BankAtlantic Bancorps Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, references to
the Company, we, us or our in the following discussion under the caption Financial
Services are references to BankAtlantic Bancorp and its subsidiaries, and are not references to
BFC Financial Corporation.
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The objective of the following discussion is to provide an understanding of the financial
condition and results of operations of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the
Company, which may also be referred to as we, us, or our) for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The principal assets of the Company consist of
its ownership of BankAtlantic, a federal savings bank headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
and its subsidiaries (BankAtlantic).
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this document
contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this
document and in any documents incorporated by reference herein, the words anticipate, believe,
estimate, may, intend, expect and similar expressions identify certain of such
forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially
from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which
are, in many instances, beyond the Companys control. These include, but are not limited to, risks
and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting
the Company and its operations, markets, products and services; credit risks and loan losses, and
the related sufficiency of the allowance for loan losses, including the impact on the credit
quality of our loans, a sustained downturn in the real estate market and other changes in the real
estate markets in our trade area and where our collateral is located; the quality of our
residential land acquisition and development loans (including builder land bank loans, land
acquisition and development loans, and land acquisition, development and construction loans) and
conditions specifically in that market sector; the risks of additional charge offs, impairments and
required increases in our allowance for loan losses; changes in interest rates and the effects of,
and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws including their impact on the banks
net interest margin; adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other
capital markets and the impact of such conditions on our activities; the value of our assets and on
the ability of our borrowers to service their debt obligations; BankAtlantics seven-day banking
initiatives and other growth, marketing or advertising initiatives not resulting in continued
growth of deposits or producing results which do not justify their costs; the success of our
expense discipline initiatives and the ability to achieve additional cost savings; the success of
BankAtlantics new store expansion program and achieving growth and profitability at the stores in
the time frames anticipated, if at all; and the impact of the adoption of new accounting standards
and the periodic testing of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment. Past performance,
actual or estimated new account openings and growth rates of deposit accounts and fee income
generated as a result of these deposit accounts may not be indicative of future results.
Additionally, we acquired a significant investment in Stifel equity securities in connection with
the Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. sale subjecting us to the risk of the value of Stifel shares and
warrants received varying over time, and the risk that no gain will be realized. The earn-out
amounts payable under the agreement with Stifel are contingent upon the performance of individuals
and divisions of Ryan Beck which are now under the exclusive control and direction of Stifel, and
there is no assurance that we will be entitled to receive any earn-out payments. In addition to the
risks and factors identified above, reference is also made to other risks and factors detailed in
reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions
that the foregoing factors are not exclusive.
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 and estimates that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the
consolidated statement of operations for the periods presented. Actual results could differ
significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to
significant change in subsequent periods relate to the determination of the allowance for loan
losses, evaluation of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, the valuation
of the fair value of assets and liabilities in the application of the purchase method of
accounting, the amount of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, accounting for uncertain tax
positions, accounting for contingencies, and assumptions used in the valuation of stock based
compensation. The eight accounting policies that we have identified as critical accounting
policies are: (i) allowance for loan losses, including the recognition and measurement of loan
impairment; (ii) valuation of securities as well as the determination of other-than-temporary
declines in value; (iii) impairment of goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets; (iv)
impairment of long-lived assets; (v) accounting for business combinations; (vi) accounting for
uncertain tax positions; (vii) accounting for contingencies; and (viii) accounting for share-based
compensation. For a more detailed discussion of these critical accounting policies other than the
accounting for uncertain tax positions, which is described below, see Critical Accounting
Policies appearing in the Companys Annual
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Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FIN 48. An uncertain tax
position is defined by FIN 48 as a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected
to be taken in a future tax return that is not based on clear and unambiguous tax law and which is
reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or annual
periods. The application of income tax law is inherently complex. The Company is required to
determine if an income tax position meets the criteria of more-likely-than-not to be realized based
on the merits of the position under tax laws, in order to recognize an income tax benefit. This
requires the Company to make many assumptions and judgments regarding merits of income tax
positions and the application of income tax law. Additionally, if a tax position meets the
recognition criteria of more-likely-than-not the Company is required to make judgments and
assumptions to measure the amount of the tax benefits to recognize based on the probability of the
amount of tax benefits that would be realized if the tax position was challenged by the taxing
authorities. Interpretations and guidance surrounding income tax laws and regulations change over
time. As a consequence, changes in assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts
recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
Impaired and Non-accrual Loans
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will
be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. We
generally place an impaired loan on non-accrual status unless there exists well secured collateral
and the loan is in the process of collection. A loan may be placed on non-accrual status due to
material deterioration of conditions surrounding the repayment sources, which could include
insufficient borrower capacity to service the debt, delayed property sales or development
schedules, declining loan-to-value of the loans collateral or other factors causing the full
payment of the loans principal and interest to be in doubt. Accordingly, we may place a loan on
non-accrual status even where payments of principal or interest are not currently in default. A
non-accrual loan may be restored to accrual status when delinquent loan payments are collected and
the loan is expected to perform in the future according to its contractual terms. Due to the
conditions in the residential real estate market in Florida, we have placed certain commercial
residential development loans on non-accrual status that are not currently in default as we believe
that the downturn in the housing industry has resulted in the deterioration of the property values
securing the loan, and we believe the borrower and/or guarantors do not have the ability to support
the loans debt service. When we place a commercial residential development loan on non-accrual
status, we perform an analysis to determine if a specific reserve is necessary. A specific reserve
is assigned to a loan if the present value of estimated future cash flows or the fair value of the
collateral securing the loan (less selling costs) is less than the loan balance. The fair value of
the collateral is estimated based on appraisals, advice of real estate consultants and other
available evidence supporting valuation assumptions at the reporting date. If there is a change
(increase or decrease) in the loans expected cash flows or in the valuation of the collateral in
subsequent periods, the specific reserve is adjusted to reflect the change. Measuring collateral
fair value requires significant judgment and estimates, particularly during periods of market
volatility, and the eventual outcomes may differ from those estimates.
Consolidated Results of Operations
(Loss) income from continuing operations from each of the Companys reportable segments was as
follows:
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||
BankAtlantic |
$ | (27,112 | ) | $ | 9,837 | $ | (36,949 | ) | ||||
Parent Company |
(2,498 | ) | (2,471 | ) | (27 | ) | ||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (29,610 | ) | $ | 7,366 | $ | (36,976 | ) | ||||
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
BankAtlantic incurred a net loss for the third quarter of 2007 primarily as a result of a
$48.9 million provision for loan losses and $10.9 million of real estate asset impairments. The
provision for loan losses for the 2006 quarter was $0.3 million and no real estate asset
impairments were recognized for the 2006 quarter. The allowance for loan losses during 2007 was
significantly increased in response to the rapid deterioration in the Florida residential real
estate market and the associated rapid and substantial increase in non-performing assets. Other
factors contributing to the 2007 third quarter net loss were net interest margin compression and
costs associated with opening new stores. BankAtlantics net interest income declined by
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$5.9 million reflecting an increase in its cost of funds due to growth in higher cost deposit products
and lower yields on earning assets due to balance mix and increased nonperforming assets. BankAtlantic opened seven
new stores during the 2007 third quarter and 13 stores during the first nine months of 2007. The
opening and operating costs of these new stores exceeded revenues during the 2007 periods which had
a negative impact on earnings.
The 2007 Parent Companys net loss reflects a $1.5 million unrealized loss associated with
Stifel warrants and higher net interest expense associated with the issuance of $30.9 million of
junior subordinated debentures. Parent Company segment operations were favorably impacted by $2.1
million of realized gains from its managed equity securities portfolio and the reduction of
performance based bonus accruals based on the Companys operating results for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. The 2006 third quarter reflects $2.2 million of gains from the managed equity
securities portfolio.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||
BankAtlantic |
$ | (16,068 | ) | $ | 32,706 | $ | (48,774 | ) | ||||
Parent Company |
(4,018 | ) | (6,875 | ) | 2,857 | |||||||
Segment net (loss)
income |
$ | (20,086 | ) | $ | 25,831 | $ | (45,917 | ) | ||||
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The 2007 segment net loss resulted from the substantial decline in BankAtlantic earnings
primarily resulting from the items discussed above as well as $2.6 million of costs related to a
reduction in personnel during the first quarter of 2007. BankAtlantics provision for loan losses
was $61.3 million for the 2007 period compared to $0.4 million during 2006. Included in
non-interest expenses were $12.0 million of real estate asset impairments compared to no real
estate asset impairments during 2006. The improvement in the Parent Companys net income in 2007
resulted from $3.1 million of unrealized gains associated with Stifel warrants.
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BankAtlantic Results of Operations
Net interest income
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | September 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Balance | Expense | Rate | Balance | Expense | Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans |
$ | 4,693,078 | $ | 80,082 | 6.83 | $ | 4,611,329 | $ | 80,790 | 7.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments tax exempt |
390,906 | 5,765 | (1 | ) | 5.90 | 397,436 | 5,807 | (1 | ) | 5.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments taxable |
666,208 | 10,580 | 6.35 | 660,785 | 9,993 | 6.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest earning assets |
5,750,192 | 96,427 | 6.71 | % | 5,669,550 | 96,590 | 6.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles |
76,419 | 77,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-interest earning assets |
444,357 | 371,752 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 6,270,968 | $ | 6,119,215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits: |
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Savings |
$ | 611,862 | 3,642 | 2.36 | % | $ | 367,829 | 721 | 0.78 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOW |
792,462 | 2,356 | 1.18 | 727,517 | 1,149 | 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market |
660,925 | 4,881 | 2.93 | 733,058 | 4,019 | 2.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit |
996,415 | 11,679 | 4.65 | 858,688 | 9,206 | 4.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing deposits |
3,061,664 | 22,558 | 2.92 | 2,687,092 | 15,095 | 2.23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowed funds |
229,366 | 2,998 | 5.19 | 378,063 | 5,117 | 5.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,398,245 | 18,987 | 5.39 | 1,354,944 | 18,509 | 5.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
29,106 | 631 | 8.61 | 37,283 | 805 | 8.57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities |
4,718,381 | 45,174 | 3.80 | 4,457,382 | 39,526 | 3.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demand deposits |
922,452 | 1,043,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing other liabilities |
54,210 | 53,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities |
5,695,043 | 5,554,523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
575,925 | 564,692 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 6,270,968 | $ | 6,119,215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net tax equivalent interest income/
net interest spread |
$ | 51,253 | 2.91 | % | $ | 57,064 | 3.29 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax equivalent adjustment |
(2,018 | ) | (2,032 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized interest from real estate
operations |
| 75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
$ | 49,235 | $ | 55,107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Margin |
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Interest income/interest earning assets |
6.71 | % | 6.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense/interest earning assets |
3.12 | 2.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) |
3.59 | % | 4.04 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | The tax equivalent basis is computed using a 35% tax rate. |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The decrease in tax equivalent net interest income primarily resulted from a decline in the
net interest margin partially offset by higher interest-earning assets.
The decrease in tax equivalent net interest margin reflects higher rates on deposit accounts,
lower loan yields as well as a $121.1 million decline in average demand deposits. The above
declines in the net interest margin were partially offset by lower short-term borrowing rates.
The increase in deposit rates reflects a change in the mix of deposit accounts from low cost
demand and checking accounts to higher rate deposit products, and the gradual increase in
certificate of deposit and money market rates resulting from the continued competition in our
markets. The balance of high yield savings and NOW accounts was $364.7 million and $66.8 million
at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The decline in loan yields reflects a change in the loan product mix to lower yielding
residential loans from higher yielding commercial real estate loans as well as a significant
increase in non-accrual commercial real estate loans. Non-
accrual loans increased to $165.4 million at September 30, 2007 from $32.9 million at
September 30, 2006. Additionally,
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yields on consumer and small business loans were lower during
the 2007 period primarily resulting from current originations at lower yields than the existing
portfolio.
Short-term borrowing rates during 2007 were lower than during 2006 reflecting the Federal
Reserve Banks 50 basis point reduction in short-term borrowing rates in September 2007.
BankAtlantics average interest earning assets increased primarily as a result of higher
average loan and taxable investment balances. The increase in average loan balances was due to
purchases of residential loans and the origination of home equity and small business loans to
community banking customers. Residential, home equity and small business loan average balances
during the 2007 quarter increased by $115.1 million, $99.3 million and $37.1 million, respectively,
from the corresponding 2006 quarter. These increases in average loan balances were partially
offset by a $151.4 million decline in average commercial real estate loan balances primarily
resulting from lower loan originations due to the down-turn in the Florida real estate market.
The higher taxable investment average balance reflects purchases of agency guaranteed
mortgage-backed securities during 2007.
BankAtlantics increase in average interest bearing liabilities primarily resulted from growth
in deposits and advances from the FHLB. The deposit growth was predominantly in high yield
products and certificate of deposits. The higher FHLB advance borrowings were used to fund asset
growth and demand deposit outflows.
Management believes that the market trends noted above and the current financial institution
competitive environment in our markets could result in further interest rate margin compression in
subsequent periods.
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For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | September 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Balance | Expense | Rate | Balance | Expense | Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans |
$ | 4,673,985 | 239,583 | 6.83 | $ | 4,566,748 | 231,941 | 6.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments tax exempt |
395,218 | 17,412 | (1 | ) | 5.87 | 396,348 | 17,355 | (1 | ) | 5.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments taxable |
633,499 | 29,782 | 6.27 | 610,894 | 26,422 | 5.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest earning assets |
5,702,702 | 286,777 | 6.71 | % | 5,573,990 | 275,718 | 6.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles |
76,778 | 78,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-interest earning assets |
435,863 | 364,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 6,215,343 | $ | 6,017,141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits: |
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Savings |
$ | 582,714 | 9,613 | 2.21 | % | $ | 354,765 | 1,557 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
NOW |
781,911 | 5,616 | 0.96 | 750,771 | 3,106 | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market |
662,990 | 13,608 | 2.74 | 775,833 | 11,977 | 2.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit |
983,990 | 34,196 | 4.65 | 849,011 | 25,061 | 3.95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
3,011,605 | 63,033 | 2.80 | 2,730,380 | 41,701 | 2.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowed funds |
196,953 | 7,722 | 5.24 | 342,413 | 12,760 | 4.98 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,382,768 | 55,813 | 5.40 | 1,177,389 | 45,655 | 5.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secured borrowings |
| | | 41,306 | 2,401 | 7.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
29,369 | 1,896 | 8.64 | 37,253 | 2,469 | 8.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities |
4,620,695 | 128,464 | 3.72 | 4,328,741 | 104,986 | 3.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demand deposits |
966,898 | 1,072,867 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing other liabilities |
53,738 | 58,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities |
5,641,331 | 5,459,991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
574,012 | 557,150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders
equity |
$ | 6,215,343 | $ | 6,017,141 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income/net
interest spread |
$ | 158,313 | 2.99 | % | $ | 170,732 | 3.35 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax equivalent adjustment |
(6,094 | ) | (6,074 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized interest from
real estate operations |
| 844 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
152,219 | 165,502 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Margin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income/interest earning assets |
6.71 | % | 6.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense/interest earning assets |
3.01 | 2.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin |
3.70 | % | 4.08 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)
excluding secured borrowings |
3.70 | % | 4.11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | The tax equivalent basis is computed using a 35% tax rate. |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The decrease in tax equivalent net interest income primarily resulted from a decline in the
tax equivalent net interest margin partially offset by an increase in average interest earning
assets.
The decrease in tax equivalent net interest margin primarily resulted from interest bearing
liability costs increasing faster than yields on interest earning assets reflecting a high short
term interest rate environment with a flat yield curve. Interest bearing liability costs increased
48 basis points while interest earning asset yields increased by 11 basis points. The increase in
interest bearing liability interest rates reflects higher rates on deposits discussed above as well
as higher rates on other borrowings. The higher rates on our other borrowings resulted from higher
average short-term interest
rates during 2007 compared to 2006 as the majority of our other borrowings adjust in the
near-term to changes in interest
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rates. The growth in earning asset yields resulted from higher
yields for all categories of loans; however, the mix of the loan portfolio changed with fewer
higher yielding commercial loans and greater lower yielding residential loans. Also unfavorably
impacting loan yields was the significant amount of commercial real estate loans placed on
non-accrual during the third quarter of 2007. The increase in taxable investment yields reflects
purchases of agency securities with higher yields than the pre-existing portfolio as well as higher
yields on adjustable rate agency securities as the result of higher short-term interest rates.
BankAtlantics average interest earning assets increased primarily as a result of higher
average loan and taxable investment balances. The increase in average loan balances was due to
purchases of residential loans and the origination of home equity and small business loans to
community banking customers. Residential, home equity and small business loan average balances
during the 2007 nine month period increased by $140.4 million, $85.0 million and $40.9 million,
respectively, from the corresponding 2006 period. These increases in average loan balances were
partially offset by a $128.2 million decline in average commercial real estate loan balances.
Provision for Loan Losses
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 54,754 | $ | 42,012 | $ | 43,602 | $ | 41,192 | ||||||||
Loans charged-off |
(11,717 | ) | (436 | ) | (14,641 | ) | (1,152 | ) | ||||||||
Recoveries of loans
previously charged-off |
372 | 670 | 2,070 | 2,063 | ||||||||||||
Net (charge-offs) recoveries |
(11,345 | ) | 234 | (12,571 | ) | 911 | ||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
48,949 | 271 | 61,327 | 414 | ||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 92,358 | $ | 42,517 | $ | 92,358 | $ | 42,517 | ||||||||
The rapid deterioration in the Florida real estate market and the associated rapid increase in
non-performing loans resulted in a substantial increase in our provision for loan losses for the
2007 third quarter. The $48.9 million provision for loan losses for the current quarter includes
$27.8 million of specific reserves associated with nine commercial residential development loans
totaling $104.8 million placed on non-accrual during the quarter. The reserves for these loans
were established by estimating the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. The remaining
increase in the provision for loan losses during the current quarter primarily resulted from an
increase in the allowance for loan losses associated with the commercial residential development
loan portfolio and to a lesser extent the home equity loan portfolio. These increases were for
losses we believe to be inherent in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2007 that have not yet
been confirmed or specifically identified. The increase in the commercial residential development
loan portfolio allowance was primarily based on the deterioration of economic conditions in the
Florida residential real estate market during the quarter. During the 2007 quarter, home sales and
median home prices declined substantially on a year-over-year basis in all major metropolitan areas
in Florida. The housing industry is experiencing what is believed to be its worst downturn in 16
years and market conditions have appreciably worsened in recent months with the tightening of
lending criteria associated with sub-prime and other non-conforming mortgage markets, decreased
availability of mortgage financing for residential home buyers, the growing supply of housing
inventory and increased foreclosure rates. Additionally, certain national and regional home
builders have indicated that they may seek bankruptcy protection and home sales and applications
for building permits fell significantly from peak levels during 2005. During the current quarter,
we experienced $9.4 million of charge-offs related to two commercial residential loans that we
charged-down to an amount considered collectible based on recent property appraisals and other
market information. There were no commercial loan charge-offs for the 2006 quarter. We also
recognized $1.6 million of home equity loan net charge-offs during the 2007 quarter compared to
$69,000 of net charge-offs during the 2006 quarter. We have also experienced a trend of increasing
home equity loan portfolio delinquencies over the last six months. The property values of certain
homes securing home equity loans have declined since loan origination which subjects us to
potentially higher charge-off amounts compared to historical trends.
The $61.3 million provision for loan losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2007
was primarily the result of the items discussed above. Home equity and small business loan net
charge-offs increased by $2.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively, during the 2007 nine month
period compared to the comparable 2006 period.
We have identified three categories of loans in our commercial residential development loan
portfolio that we believe have significant exposure to the declines in the Florida residential real
estate market. The loan balance in these
categories aggregates $533.0 million at September 30, 2007. These categories include loans in
which we charged off $9.4 million and specifically reserved $27.8 million during the three months
ended September 30, 2007. These categories are as follows:
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The builder land bank loan category consists of 13 loans and aggregates $149.3 million.
This category consists of land loans to borrowers who have or had land purchase option agreements
with regional and/or national builders. These loans were originally underwritten based on
projected sales of the developed lots to the builders/option holders, and timely repayment of the
loans is primarily dependent upon the acquisition of the property pursuant to the options. If the
lots are not acquired as originally anticipated, BankAtlantic anticipates that the borrower may not
be in a position to service the loan, with the likely result being an increase in nonperforming
loans and loan losses in this category. Five loans in this category totaling $81.1 million were
on non-accrual at September 30, 2007. These loans were placed on non-accrual generally due to the
cancellation of the option agreement by the builder or the borrowers renegotiation of the option
contract with the builder. Generally, the builders support the debt service and the operating
expenses of these real estate projects and the borrowers alone may not have the financial strength
to repay the loan. Of these five loans, one loan for $20.0 million is current and four loans have
contractual interest payments which have not been paid. We are actively negotiating to restructure
one of these four loans with an outstanding balance of $16.2 million. If these negotiations are
not successful we intend to draw down a letter of credit with an unrelated financial institution
which will reduce the outstanding loan balance by $4.2 million. We intend to pursue all available
legal remedies if we cannot reach agreements with these borrowers. We evaluated these five loans
on a loan-by-loan basis to measure impairment and established, in the aggregate, a $19.1 million
specific reserve.
The land acquisition and development loan category consists of 37 loans and aggregates
$218.5 million. This category generally consists of loans secured by residential land which is
intended to be developed by the borrower and sold to homebuilders. These loans are generally
underwritten more stringently than builder land loans, as an option agreement with a regional or
national builder did not exist at the origination date. Three loans in this category totaling $13.2
million were on non-accrual at September 30, 2007. Two of these loans totaling $7.3 million are
current and were placed on non-accrual as of September 30, 2007 due to substantially slowed project
sales or delays in obtaining property entitlements to proceed with the development. We have
evaluated these three loans on a loan-by-loan basis to measure impairment and established, in the
aggregate, a $3.7 million specific reserve.
The land acquisition, development and construction loan category consists of 24 loans and
aggregates $165.3 million. This category generally consists of loans secured by residential land
which will be fully developed by the borrower who may also construct homes on the property. These
loans generally involve property with a longer investment and development horizon, are guaranteed
by the borrower or individuals and/or are secured by additional collateral or equity such that it
is expected that the borrower will have the ability to service the debt for a longer period of
time. Seven loans in this category totaling $62.0 million were on non-accrual at September 30,
2007. Two of these loans amounting to $36.4 million are currently in default and we intend to
pursue all available legal remedies if we cannot reach agreements with these borrowers. We did not
establish a specific reserve for these loans as recent appraisals indicated that the fair value of
the collateral less selling costs was in excess of the loan amounts. The remaining non-accrual
loans in this category totaling $25.6 million were current as of September 30, 2007 but were placed
on non-accrual due to significantly slowed sales, delinquency trends, deteriorating real estate
values or the possible reduced financial strength of the borrowers. We have evaluated these five
loans on a loan-by-loan basis to measure impairment and established, in the aggregate, a $5.0
million specific reserve.
Market conditions may result in BankAtlantics commercial real estate borrowers having
difficulty selling lots or homes in their developments for an extended period, which in turn would
be expected to result in an increase in residential construction loan delinquencies and non-accrual
balances. While management believes that BankAtlantic utilized conservative underwriting standards
for its commercial real estate acquisition and development loans, a prolonged decline in the
residential real estate market and collateral values are likely to result in increased credit
losses in these loans.
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At the indicated dates, BankAtlantics non-performing assets and potential problem loans
were:
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
NONPERFORMING ASSETS |
||||||||
Non-accrual: |
||||||||
Tax certificates |
$ | 1,140 | $ | 632 | ||||
Loans |
||||||||
Commercial real estate |
156,300 | | ||||||
Residential |
5,332 | 2,629 | ||||||
Small business |
532 | 244 | ||||||
Consumer |
3,205 | 1,563 | ||||||
Total loans |
165,369 | 4,436 | ||||||
Total non-accrual |
166,509 | 5,068 | ||||||
Repossessed assets: |
||||||||
Real estate owned |
17,159 | 21,747 | ||||||
Total nonperforming assets, net |
$ | 183,668 | $ | 26,815 | ||||
Allowances |
||||||||
Allowance for loan losses |
$ | 92,358 | $ | 43,602 | ||||
Allowance for tax certificate losses |
3,894 | 3,699 | ||||||
Total allowances |
$ | 96,252 | $ | 47,301 | ||||
POTENTIAL PROBLEM LOANS |
||||||||
Contractually past due 90 days or more |
$ | 44 | $ | | ||||
Performing impaired loans |
269 | 162 | ||||||
Troubled debt restructured loans |
7,039 | | ||||||
TOTAL POTENTIAL PROBLEM LOANS |
$ | 7,352 | $ | 162 | ||||
The substantial increase in non-accrual loans at September 30, 2007 reflects 13 commercial
residential development loans placed on non-accrual during the nine months ended September 30,
2007. All of these loans are considered to be in the high exposure loan categories discussed
above. In view of market conditions, there is a risk that we may experience further deterioration
in these loan categories as the market attempts to absorb an oversupply of available lot inventory
in the face of the continued residential real estate market decline. The remainder of the increase
in non-accrual loans consists primarily of higher home equity and residential non-performing loan
balances. BankAtlantic has experienced increasing delinquency trends in the consumer loan
portfolio, primarily home equity loans over the past two quarters. Delinquencies in the consumer
loan portfolio at September 30, 2007, including non-accrual loans, were 1.39% of the unpaid
principal balance, and our loss history on this portfolio over the past twelve months was 0.44% of
average loan balances. At origination, these loans had average loan-to-values, inclusive of first
mortgages, of 67%, and Beacon scores on average of 705.
BankAtlantic has not experienced adverse trends in its purchased residential loan portfolio.
The average FICO score in this portfolio was 741 at the time of origination, and the average
original loan-to-value of the portfolio was 68%. Further, this portfolio does not include negative
amortizing loans. Delinquencies in the residential portfolio at September 30, 2007, including
non-accrual loans, were 0.50% of the unpaid principal balance, and our loss history on this
portfolio over the past twelve months is approximately 0.01% of the average outstanding balances.
The decline in real estate owned primarily resulted from a $7.2 million write-down
associated with a real estate development acquired when BankAtlantic took possession of the
collateral securing a land acquisition and development loan during the fourth quarter of
2006. The write-down was based on declining real estate values and absorption rates in the
area where the property is located.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic modified the terms of two
commercial business loans in a troubled debt restructuring. The original terms were
modified to reduce the monthly cash payments in
order to lessen the near term cash requirements of the borrowers obligations. BankAtlantic
currently expects to collect all principal and interest of these loans based on the modified
loan terms.
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BankAtlantics Non-Interest Income
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Service charges on deposits |
$ | 25,894 | $ | 24,008 | $ | 1,886 | $ | 76,297 | $ | 64,381 | $ | 11,916 | ||||||||||||
Other service charges and fees |
7,222 | 6,779 | 443 | 21,779 | 20,354 | 1,425 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities activities, net |
613 | | 613 | 1,446 | 457 | 989 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain associated with
debt redemption |
| | | | 1,528 | (1,528 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on the sale of office
properties, net |
(362 | ) | (3 | ) | (359 | ) | (557 | ) | 1,775 | (2,332 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other |
2,494 | 2,925 | (431 | ) | 8,629 | 7,181 | 1,448 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-interest income |
$ | 35,861 | $ | 33,709 | $ | 2,152 | $ | 107,594 | $ | 95,676 | $ | 11,918 | ||||||||||||
The higher revenue from service charges on deposits during the 2007 periods compared to the
same 2006 periods consists primarily of higher overdraft fee income. Management believes that the
increase in overdraft fee income resulted from an increase in the number of deposit accounts, a 7%
increase in the amount charged for overdrafts beginning July 2006 and a change in policy during
2006 allowing certain customers to incur debit card overdrafts. BankAtlantic opened approximately
66,000 and 220,000 new deposit accounts during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared to 68,000 and 212,000 during the same 2006 periods, respectively. The growth rate of
service fees has slowed during 2007 due primarily to lower overdraft and interchange transactions
per deposit account combined with the decline in new account growth.
The higher other service charges and fees during the three and nine months ended September
30, 2007 compared to the same 2006 periods was primarily due to a 9% and 10% respective increase in
interchange and surcharge income associated with increased volume of customer transactions. The
increase in service card fees was partially offset by an elimination of check card annual fees as
of January 1, 2007 in response to competitive market conditions.
Securities activities, net during the three months ended September 30, 2007 primarily
resulted from a $2.4 million gain from the sale of MasterCard International stock obtained from
MasterCards initial public offering in September 2006. This gain was partially offset by realized
losses from the sale of $25.5 million of municipal securities and $55.9 million of agency
securities available for sale. The municipal securities were sold because the lower tax-free
returns on these securities were not currently beneficial to the Company in light of the current
losses incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and the agency securities were sold
in response to changes in market interest rates and related changes in the securities prepayment
risk. The proceeds from these securities were used to purchase agency securities with higher
yields and shorter durations. Securities activities, net during the nine months ended September
30, 2007 included a $481,000 gain from the sale of securities obtained from an initial public
offering of BankAtlantics health insurance carrier.
Gains associated with debt redemption for the 2006 nine month period were the result of gains
realized on the prepayment of FHLB advances.
Loss on the disposition of property and equipment during the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2007 represents the write-off of leasehold improvements associated with the
relocation of stores. The gain on the disposition of property and equipment during the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 primarily resulted from an exchange of branch facilities with a
financial institution.
The decline in other income during the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the
same 2006 period resulted from a potential buyer forfeiture of a $400,000 deposit to purchase a
portion of BankAtlantics former corporate headquarters property during the 2006 period. Other
income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 includes $1.1 million of earnings from joint
ventures that invest in income producing properties. BankAtlantic did not invest in real estate
joint ventures during the 2006 nine month period. Other income for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 was unfavorably impacted by a $1.0 million loss from the activities associated with a real
estate development.
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BankAtlantics Non-Interest Expense
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation
and benefits |
$ | 34,244 | $ | 37,512 | $ | (3,268 | ) | $ | 111,536 | $ | 108,390 | $ | 3,146 | |||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
16,951 | 15,015 | 1,936 | 48,817 | 41,049 | 7,768 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
4,221 | 8,599 | (4,378 | ) | 14,088 | 24,328 | (10,240 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Impairment of real estate
held for sale |
3,655 | | 3,655 | 4,711 | | 4,711 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of real estate owned |
7,233 | | 7,233 | 7,299 | | 7,299 | ||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
2,444 | 1,756 | 688 | 5,297 | 6,076 | (779 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cost associated with
debt redemption |
| | | | 1,457 | (1,457 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Check losses |
3,341 | 2,855 | 486 | 7,929 | 5,976 | 1,953 | ||||||||||||||||||
Supplies and postage |
1,158 | 1,716 | (558 | ) | 4,637 | 5,098 | (461 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunication |
1,283 | 1,238 | 45 | 4,211 | 3,544 | 667 | ||||||||||||||||||
One-time termination benefits |
| | | 2,553 | | 2,553 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
6,965 | 6,216 | 749 | 20,711 | 19,047 | 1,664 | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest expense |
$ | 81,495 | $ | 74,907 | $ | 6,588 | $ | 231,789 | $ | 214,965 | $ | 16,824 | ||||||||||||
In March 2007, BankAtlantic reduced its workforce by approximately 225 associates, or 8%, and
the number of full time equivalent employees declined from 2,608 at September 30, 2006 to 2,405 at
September 30, 2007. Also contributing to the decline in compensation expense was the reduction of
performance bonus accruals during the third quarter of 2007 which decreased incentive compensation
by $3.3 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared
to the same 2006 periods. Employee benefits increased by $0.6 million and $1.9 million for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same 2006 periods.
The increase in occupancy and equipment expenses for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 primarily resulted from the expansion of the store network and back-office
facilities to support a larger organization. As a result, BankAtlantics rental expense and
depreciation expenses increased by $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same 2006 period. The increase for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same 2006 period was $3.1 million and $3.2
million, respectively. The significant increase in rental expense resulted from BankAtlantic
entering into various operating lease agreements in connection with current and future store
expansion as well as for expanded back-office facilities. BankAtlantic has opened 13 new stores
during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 30 new stores since January 1, 2005.
BankAtlantic opened a customer call center in Central Florida during 2006.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, management decided to reduce advertising expenses.
Reflecting that decision, advertising expense during the 2007 third quarter decreased 51% from the
prior years quarter and decreased 42% during the 2007 nine month period compared to the same 2006
period.
In July 2007, BankAtlantic accepted an offer from an unrelated developer to purchase the
developed and undeveloped lots associated with a real estate development owned by BankAtlantic as
a result of its acquisition of Community Savings Bankshares, Inc. The offer price was lower than
the carrying amount of the real estate inventory resulting in BankAtlantic recognizing a real
estate inventory impairment write-down of $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2007. The
final terms of the sale contract entered into with the developer in September 2007 reflected a
$0.9 million reduction from the original offer price. Accordingly, BankAtlantic increased its
impairment by this amount during the current quarter. If this transaction is consummated, the
buyer will become the developer of the project and responsible for on-going obligations of the
development. The estimated closing date of this transaction is December 2007; however, there is
no assurance that the sale will be completed. BankAtlantic will maintain ownership of nine single
family homes and four condominium units in the development. These units are currently being
marketed through real estate brokers. Due to the deteriorating real estate market in Vero Beach,
Florida where the project is located, BankAtlantic recognized a $2.8 million impairment charge on
the retained real estate inventory during the current quarter based on updated indications of
value obtained from an appraiser.
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The increase in professional fees during the current quarter resulted from a $0.6 million
increase in litigation reserves. The lower professional fees for the 2007 nine month period
compared to the same 2006 period reflects the consulting and legal costs associated with
BankAtlantic entering into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice and a
cease and desist order with the OTS in April 2006.
Costs associated with debt redemption for the 2006 nine month period were the result of
losses realized on the prepayment of FHLB advances.
BankAtlantic experienced an increase in check losses for the 2007 quarter and nine month
period compared to the same 2006 periods primarily due to an increase in the number of transaction
deposit accounts and the volume of checking account overdrafts.
The higher telecommunication costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 primarily
resulted from maintaining dual watts lines during a transition period in connection with the
opening of a new customer service center in Central Florida during the second quarter of 2006. The
dual watts lines were eliminated during the second quarter of 2007.
The one-time termination benefits reflect severance and related costs incurred as a result of
the workforce reduction discussed above. The goal of this workforce reduction was to reduce
operating expenses without impacting customer service or the store expansion initiatives. We
currently estimate that the annualized expense savings of the workforce reduction is approximately
$10 million. However, the costs associated with additional new stores opened during the third
quarter and planned store openings during the fourth quarter of 2007 are anticipated to result in a
net increase in non-interest expenses compared to prior periods. Management is continuing to
explore opportunities to reduce operating expenses and increase future operating efficiencies.
The higher other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to
the same 2006 periods reflect higher shared services allocations from BFC Financial Corp for human
resources and risk management services as well as increased insurance costs.
BankAtlantics Provision for Income Taxes
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before
income taxes |
$ | (45,348 | ) | $ | 13,639 | $ | (58,987 | ) | $ | (33,303 | ) | $ | 45,798 | $ | (79,101 | ) | ||||||||
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes |
(18,236 | ) | 3,801 | (22,037 | ) | (17,235 | ) | 13,094 | (30,329 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (27,112 | ) | $ | 9,838 | $ | (36,950 | ) | $ | (16,068 | ) | $ | 32,704 | $ | (48,772 | ) | ||||||||
Effective tax rate |
40.21 | % | 27.87 | % | 12.34 | % | 51.75 | % | 28.59 | % | 23.16 | % | ||||||||||||
The effective tax rate during the three months ended September 30, 2007 reflects a change in
estimate of the effective tax rate for the year associated with the significant 2007 third quarter
loss. The effective tax rate is different than the expected federal income tax rate primarily due
to tax exempt income from municipal securities.
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Parent Company Results of Operations
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Net interest expense |
$ | (5,476 | ) | $ | (5,118 | ) | $ | (358 | ) | $ | (15,261 | ) | $ | (14,534 | ) | $ | (727 | ) | ||||||
Non-interest income |
972 | 2,509 | (1,537 | ) | 11,931 | 8,545 | 3,386 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-interest expense |
395 | 1,610 | (1,215 | ) | 3,227 | 5,410 | (2,183 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(4,899 | ) | (4,219 | ) | (680 | ) | (6,557 | ) | (11,399 | ) | 4,842 | |||||||||||||
Income tax benefit |
(2,401 | ) | (1,748 | ) | (653 | ) | (2,539 | ) | (4,524 | ) | 1,985 | |||||||||||||
Parent company loss |
$ | (2,498 | ) | $ | (2,471 | ) | $ | (27 | ) | $ | (4,018 | ) | $ | (6,875 | ) | $ | 2,857 | |||||||
The increase in net interest expense for the 2007 quarter compared to the same 2006 period
primarily resulted from the issuance of $25.8 million and $5.1 million of junior subordinated
debentures in June 2007 and September 2007, respectively. These debt securities were issued at
lower rates than the existing outstanding debentures. The Companys junior subordinated debentures
and other borrowings average balances were $289.7 million during the three months ended September
30, 2007 compared to $263.3 million during the same 2006 period. The average rates on junior
subordinated debentures declined from 8.61% during the three months ended September 30, 2006 to
8.25% during the same 2007 period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 average junior
subordinated debentures and other borrowings were $272.4 million compared to $264.5 million during
the same 2006 period. The average rates on junior subordinated debentures increased from 8.29%
during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.35% during the same 2007 period.
The decrease in non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to
the same 2006 period was a result of $1.5 million of unrealized losses associated with the change
in value of Stifel warrants acquired in connection with the Ryan Beck sale. Non-interest income
for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 included $2.1 million and $2.2 million,
respectively, of realized gains on securities activities in managed fund investments. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, the Parent Company results reflected a $3.1 million unrealized
gain associated with the Stifel warrants and realized gains on securities activities of $7.0
million and $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The decrease in non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to
the same 2006 period was due to reductions of 2007 performance bonus accruals and additional
payroll taxes in 2006 from the exercise of stock options. As a result, compensation expense
declined from $1.1 million for the 2006 quarter to $215,000 during the same 2007 period. The
decrease in non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same
2006 period primarily resulted in a decline in compensation expense from $3.7 million during 2006
to $2.4 million during 2007.
BankAtlantic Bancorp Consolidated Financial Condition
Total assets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $6.5 billion. Significant
changes in components of total assets from December 31, 2006 to September 30, 2007 are summarized
below:
| Increase in securities available for sale reflecting Stifel common stock received upon the sale of Ryan Beck and the purchase of agency securities partially offset by the sale of tax exempt securities, and the sale of Parent Company equity securities to fund the Companys Class A common stock repurchase program; | ||
| Increase in investment securities at cost reflecting Stifel equity securities received upon the sale of Ryan Beck which are subject to contractual restrictions limiting sales; | ||
| Increase in tax certificate balances primarily due to acquisitions of tax liens; | ||
| Lower investment in FHLB stock related to repayments of FHLB advances; | ||
| Decrease in loan receivable balances associated with a $48.8 million increase in the allowance for loan losses and lower commercial loan balances partially offset by higher purchased residential, small business and home equity loan balances; | ||
| Decline in real estate held for development and sale due to recognition of a $4.7 million impairment on a real estate project acquired in connection with a financial institution acquisition; | ||
| Decline in real estate owned resulting from a $7.2 million impairment on one residential development property that was repossessed during the fourth quarter of 2006; |
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| Increase in office properties and equipment associated with BankAtlantics store expansion initiatives; | ||
| Increase in deferred tax assets primarily resulting from the increase in the allowance for loan losses and real estate impairments; | ||
| Increase in other assets associated with the sale of securities pending settlement; and | ||
| Decrease in discontinued operations assets held for sale reflecting the sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel. |
The Companys total liabilities at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $6.0
billion. Significant changes in components of total liabilities from December 31, 2006 to
September 30, 2007 are summarized below:
| Lower non-interest-bearing deposit balances reflecting the migration of deposits to higher yielding products as a result of a higher interest rate environment and competition; | ||
| Higher interest-bearing deposit balances primarily associated with increased high yield savings, checking and certificates of deposit balances primarily reflecting transfers of customer deposit balances to higher yielding products; | ||
| Decrease in FHLB advances due to deposit growth; | ||
| Increase in short-term borrowings to fund growth in non-earning assets; | ||
| Increase in subordinated debentures and bonds payable primarily associated with the Parent Companys issuance of $31 million of junior subordinated debentures; and | ||
| Decrease in discontinued operations liabilities held for sale reflecting the sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys principal source of liquidity is dividends from BankAtlantic. The Company also
obtains funds through the issuance of equity and debt securities, and liquidation of equity
securities and other investments. The Company uses these funds to contribute capital to its
subsidiaries, pay debt service and shareholder dividends, repay borrowings, purchase equity
securities and other investments, repurchase Class A common stock and fund operations. The
Companys 2007 annual debt service associated with its junior subordinated debentures is
approximately $23.2 million. The Companys estimated current annual dividends to common
shareholders are approximately $9.2 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the
Company received $15.0 million of dividends from BankAtlantic. The declaration and payment of
dividends and the ability of the Company to meet its debt service obligations will depend upon the
results of operations, financial condition and cash requirements of the Company, as well as the
ability of BankAtlantic to pay dividends to the Company. The ability of BankAtlantic to pay
dividends or make other distributions to the Company is subject to regulations and OTS approval and
is based upon BankAtlantics regulatory capital levels and net income. BankAtlantic may be
required to file an application to receive the approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)
in order to pay dividends to the Company if BankAtlantic continues to incur losses. The OTS is not
likely to approve any distribution that would cause BankAtlantic to fail to meet its capital
requirements or if the OTS believes that a capital distribution by BankAtlantic constitutes an
unsafe or unsound action or practice.
The Company invests in exchange traded equity securities with a money manager, owns 2,377,354
shares of Stifel common stock and warrants to purchase 481,724 shares of Stifel stock at $36 per
share, and owns certain other investments. The fair value of these securities and investments as
of September 30, 2007 was $212.6 million. These assets represent a significant potential source of
liquidity that may be used to contribute capital to BankAtlantic as appropriate.
While the shares of Stifel common stock and warrants to acquire Stifel shares provide a source
of potential liquidity, the Company has agreed that, other than in private transactions, it will
not, without Stifels consent, sell more than one-third of the shares of Stifel common stock
received in connection with the merger through August 28, 2008 nor more than two-thirds of the
shares of Stifel common stock received in connection with the merger from August 29, 2008 through
August 29, 2009. Subject to the foregoing restrictions, the Company may from time to time sell
Stifel equity securities and use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. As of September 30,
2007, the Company may sell 792,451 shares of Stifel common stock and 160,575 shares of Stifel
common stock upon exercise of the Stifel warrants. Stifel filed a registration statement on June
28, 2007, registering for resale by the Company after August 28, 2007 of up to 1,061,547 shares of
Stifel common stock, including 792,000 shares owned by the Company and 161,000 shares issuable to
the Company upon the exercise of the Warrants. Stifel has agreed to register the remaining shares
issued in connection with the merger and to grant incidental piggy-back registration rights.
The Company has invested $50.0 million in equity securities with a money manager. The equity
securities had a fair value of $59.6 million as of September 30, 2007. It is anticipated that
these funds will be invested in this manner until
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needed to fund the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company has utilized
this portfolio of equity securities as a source of liquidity to pay debt service on its borrowings
and as a source of funds to repurchase its Class A common stock.
In September 2007 and June 2007, the Company participated in pooled trust preferred securities
offerings in which the Company received $5 million and $25 million, respectively, of net cash
proceeds from the offering. The junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company in connection
with the offerings bear interest at three month LIBOR plus 150 basis points and three month LIBOR
plus 145 basis points, respectively, and mature in September 2037 and June 2037. The junior
subordinated debentures are redeemable five years from their issuance date at a redemption price of
100% of the principal amount plus accrued unpaid interest. The Company intends to use the proceeds
from the offering for general corporate purposes.
In May 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 6,000,000
shares of its Class A common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company
repurchased and retired the remaining 5,440,300 shares of Class A common stock available under the
May 2006 program at an aggregate purchase price of $53.8 million. The Companys Board of Directors
in September 2007 approved a new buyback program for up to an additional 6,000,000 shares of Class
A common Stock. Share repurchases will be based on market conditions and liquidity requirements.
No termination date was set for the buyback program. It is expected that the shares will be
purchased on the open market, although we may purchase shares through private transactions. The
Company had not repurchased any shares under this new program as of September 30, 2007.
BankAtlantic Liquidity and Capital Resources
In November 2007, the Office of Thrift Supervision terminated the April 2006 Cease and Desist
Order entered into by BankAtlantic as a result of previous deficiencies in its compliance with the
Bank Secrecy Act. The OTS determined that it was appropriate to terminate the Cease and Desist
Order after its examinations of BankAtlantic indicated BankAtlantics significant compliance with
the terms of the Cease and Desist Order.
BankAtlantics liquidity will depend on its ability to generate sufficient cash to support
loan demand, to meet deposit withdrawals, to fund growth and to pay operating expenses.
BankAtlantics securities portfolio provides an internal source of liquidity through its
short-term investments as well as scheduled maturities and interest payments. Loan repayments and
loan sales also provide an internal source of liquidity.
The FHLB has granted BankAtlantic a line of credit capped at 40% of assets subject to
available collateral, with a maximum term of ten years. BankAtlantic had utilized its FHLB line of
credit to borrow $1.4 billion as of September 30, 2007. The line of credit is secured by a blanket
lien on BankAtlantics residential mortgage loans and certain commercial real estate and consumer
loans. BankAtlantics remaining available borrowings under this line of credit were approximately
$551.6 million at September 30, 2007. BankAtlantic has established lines of credit for up to
$582.9 million with other banks to purchase federal funds of which $125 million was outstanding as
of September 30, 2007. BankAtlantic has also established a $7.1 million line of credit with the
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. BankAtlantic is also a participating institution in the Federal
Reserve Treasury Investment Program for up to $50 million in fundings and at September 30, 2007,
$50 million of short-term borrowings were outstanding under this program. BankAtlantic also has
various relationships to acquire brokered deposits, which may be utilized as an alternative source
of liquidity, if needed. At September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic had $14.9 million of brokered
deposits.
BankAtlantics commitments to originate and purchase loans at September 30, 2007 were $204
million and $30 million, respectively, compared to $271 million and $48 million, respectively, at
September 30, 2006. At September 30, 2007, total loan commitments to originate represented
approximately 4.4 % of net loans receivable.
At September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic had investments and agency guaranteed mortgage-backed
securities of approximately $80.5 million pledged against securities sold under agreements to
repurchase, $108.5 million pledged against public deposits, $55.8 million pledged against the
Federal Reserve Investment program and $1.3 million pledged against treasury tax and loan
accounts.
BankAtlantic in 2004 began a de novo store expansion strategy and has opened 30 stores since
January 2005. At September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic had $4.8 million of commitments to purchase land
for store expansion. BankAtlantic has entered into operating land leases and has purchased various
parcels of land for future store construction throughout Florida. BankAtlantics estimated capital
expenditures for the remainder of 2007 and 2008 in connection with the store expansion initiatives
are expected to be approximately $27.8 million. BankAtlantic anticipates opening seven new stores
during the fourth quarter of 2007 and six new stores during 2008.
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At September 30, 2007, BankAtlantic met all applicable liquidity and regulatory capital
requirements.
At the indicated dates, BankAtlantics capital amounts and ratios were (dollars in thousands):
Minimum Ratios | ||||||||||||||||
Adequately | Well | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Capitalized | Capitalized | ||||||||||||||
Amount | Ratio | Ratio | Ratio | |||||||||||||
At September 30, 2007: |
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Total risk-based capital |
$ | 521,578 | 11.93 | % | 8.00 | % | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 risk-based capital |
$ | 444,763 | 10.17 | % | 4.00 | % | 6.00 | % | ||||||||
Tangible capital |
$ | 444,763 | 7.20 | % | 1.50 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||
Core capital |
$ | 444,763 | 7.20 | % | 4.00 | % | 5.00 | % | ||||||||
At December 31, 2006: |
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Total risk-based capital |
$ | 529,497 | 12.08 | % | 8.00 | % | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 risk-based capital |
$ | 460,359 | 10.50 | % | 4.00 | % | 6.00 | % | ||||||||
Tangible capital |
$ | 460,359 | 7.55 | % | 1.50 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||
Core capital |
$ | 460,359 | 7.55 | % | 4.00 | % | 5.00 | % |
Savings institutions are also subject to the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA). Regulations implementing the prompt corrective
action provisions of FDICIA define specific capital categories based on FDICIAs defined capital
ratios, as discussed more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006.
As indicated in Part II Item 1- Legal Proceedings, the Company and certain of its officers and
a former officer were named in a purported class-action lawsuit. The Company has not established a
litigation reserve as this action is in the discovery phase and an estimate of possible losses or
range of possible losses, if any, is not determinable.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations as of September 30, 2007
(in thousands) | Payments Due by Period (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Less than | After 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | years | |||||||||||||||
Time deposits |
$ | 1,002,197 | $ | 843,047 | $ | 125,141 | $ | 33,957 | $ | 52 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt |
323,320 | | | | 323,320 | |||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB (1) |
1,417,047 | 1,235,047 | 152,000 | 30,000 | | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations |
147,772 | 2,356 | 21,995 | 18,365 | 105,056 | |||||||||||||||
Pension obligation |
14,336 | 938 | 2,220 | 2,848 | 8,330 | |||||||||||||||
Other obligations |
37,329 | 12,210 | 10,869 | 6,250 | 8,000 | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual cash obligations |
$ | 2,942,001 | $ | 2,093,598 | $ | 312,225 | $ | 91,420 | $ | 444,758 | ||||||||||
(1) | Payments due by period are based on contractual maturities |
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(2) | The above table excludes interest payments on interest bearing liabilities |
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Homebuilding & Real Estate Development
Our Homebuilding & Real Estate Development activities are comprised of the operations of
Levitt. Levitt present its results in four reportable segments and its results of operations are
consolidated with BFC Financial Corporation. The only assets available to BFC Financial Corporation
are dividends when and if paid by Levitt. Levitt is a separate public company and its management
prepared the following discussion regarding Levitt which was included in Levitts Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, references to the Company, we, us or our in the following
discussion under the caption Homebuilding & Real Estate Development are references to Levitt
Corporation and its subsidiaries, and are not references to BFC Financial Corporation.
The objective of the following discussion is to provide an understanding of the financial
condition and results of operations of Levitt Corporation (Levitt Corporation or the Company)
and its wholly owned subsidiaries as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007
and 2006. The Company may also be referred to as we, us, or our. Levitt Corporation
engages in real estate activities through Levitt and Sons, LLC (Levitt and Sons), Core
Communities, LLC (Core Communities) and other operations, which includes Levitt Commercial, LLC
(Levitt Commercial), an investment in Bluegreen Corporation (Bluegreen) and investments in real
estate projects through subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Acquired in December 1999, Levitt and Sons is a developer of single family home and townhome
communities for active adults and families in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina.
Levitt and Sons operates in two reportable segments, Primary Homebuilding and Tennessee
Homebuilding. On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries
(collectively, the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of
the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida (Bankruptcy Cases). See Executive Overview and Part II. Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
Core Communities develops master-planned communities and is currently developing Tradition,
Florida, which is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Tradition, South Carolina, which is
located in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Tradition, Florida encompasses more than 8,200 total
acres, including approximately five miles of frontage on Interstate 95 and 8.5 million square feet
of commercial space, and Tradition, South Carolina currently encompasses approximately 5,400 acres
for residential development and approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial space.
Levitt Commercial specializes in the development of industrial properties. Bluegreen, a New York
Stock Exchange-listed company in which we own approximately 31% of the outstanding common stock, is
engaged in the acquisition, development, marketing and sale of ownership interests in primarily
drive-to vacation resorts, and the development and sale of golf communities and residential land.
Some of the statements contained or incorporated by reference herein include forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act ), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Some of the forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of words such as anticipate, believe, estimate,
may, intend, expect, will, should, seek or other similar expressions. Forward-looking
statements are based largely on managements expectations and involve inherent risks and
uncertainties. In addition to the risks identified in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2006, you should refer to the other risks and uncertainties
discussed throughout this Form 10-Q for specific risks which could cause actual results to be
significantly different from those expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. When
considering those forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risks, uncertainties and
other cautionary statements in this Form 10-Q. Some factors which may affect the accuracy of the
forward-looking statements apply generally to the real estate industry, while other factors apply
directly to us. Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statements including: the impact of economic, competitive and
other factors affecting the Company and its operations; the market for real estate in the areas
where the Company has developments, including the impact of market conditions on the Companys
margins and the fair value of our real estate inventory; the impact of market
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conditions for commercial property and whether the factors negatively impacting the
homebuilding industry and residential real estate will impact the market for commercial property;
continued declines in the estimated fair value of our real estate inventory and the potential for
further write-downs or impairment charges; the effects of increases in interest rates and
availability of credit to buyers of our inventory; the realization of cost savings associated with
reductions of workforce and the ability to limit overhead and costs commensurate with sales; the
ability to obtain financing and to renew existing credit facilities on acceptable terms, if at
all; the Companys ability to access additional capital on acceptable terms, if at all; the risks
and uncertainties inherent in bankruptcy proceedings and the inability to predict the effect of
Levitt and Sons reorganization and/or liquidation process on Levitt Corporation and its results
of operation and financial condition; Levitt and Sons ability to develop, prosecute, confirm and
consummate a plan of reorganization or liquidation; Levitt and Sons ability, through the Chapter
11 process, to reach agreement with its lenders or other third parties to complete unfinished
projects, homes and amenities, to consummate delayed closings or to otherwise maximize recovery
for Levitt and Sons customers and creditors and the Companys success at managing the risks
involved in the foregoing. Many of these factors are beyond our control. The Company cautions
that the foregoing factors are not exclusive.
Executive Overview
Our operations are concentrated in the real estate industry, which is cyclical in nature. In
addition, the majority of our inventory is located in the State of Florida. Until its filing for
protection under the Bankruptcy Code on November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons engaged in the sale of
residential housing.
Our ongoing operations include our land development business, Core Communities, which sells
land to residential builders as well as to commercial developers, and internally develops
commercial real estate and enters into lease arrangements with tenants. In addition, our Other
Operations consist of an investment in Bluegreen, a New York Stock Exchange-listed company in which
we own approximately 31% of the outstanding common stock. Bluegreen is engaged in the acquisition,
development, marketing and sale of ownership interests in primarily drive-to vacation resorts,
and the development and sale of golf communities and residential land.
Levitt and Sons
The Homebuilding Division, which operates through Levitt and Sons, consists of two reportable
operating segments, the Primary Homebuilding segment and the Tennessee Homebuilding segment. The
homebuilding environment continued to deteriorate throughout 2007 as increased inventory levels
combined with weakened consumer demand for housing and tightened credit requirements negatively
affected sales, deliveries and margins throughout the industry. In the Tennessee Homebuilding
segment, Levitt and Sons delivered significantly fewer homes in the first nine months of 2007, as
compared to the same period of 2006 due to these difficult market conditions, and in both segments
of our Homebuilding Division, Levitt and Sons experienced decreased orders and increased
cancellation rates on homes in backlog.
There has been a significant slowdown in the Florida market, and new orders in 2007 reflected
a reduction in average sales price due to sales incentives and discounts. Average sales prices of
deliveries, while higher than the prior year, were also significantly reduced in 2007 by discounts
provided in an effort to avoid cancellations and encourage closings.
The Homebuilding Divisions backlog at September 30, 2007 was substantially lower than the
December 31, 2006 level. The value of the backlog decreased reflecting fewer units at lower average
selling prices. The number of units in backlog decreased as the number of home closings exceeded
new sales net of cancellations in the nine months ended September 30, 2007. In addition, sales
prices have been impacted by downward pressure as pricing incentives are implemented industry-wide
in an effort to generate sales in the face of a significant imbalance in housing supply and demand.
Consistent with broader industry trends, in the three and nine months ended September 30,
2007, Levitt and Sons continued to experience further deterioration of demand in its markets.
Excess supply, particularly in previously strong markets like Florida, in combination with a
reduction in demand resulting from tightened credit requirements and reductions in credit
availability, as well as buyers fears about the direction of the market, exerted
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downward pricing
pressure for residential homes and land. Based on a project by project assessment of local market
conditions, existing backlog and available remaining inventory, Levitt and Sons offered
various sales incentives to our customers and aggressively reduced pricing in 2007 in an effort to
increase sales. These actions led to downward pressure on current and future margins. There is no
indication that market conditions will improve in the foreseeable future.
Levitt and Sons engaged in discussions with its five principal lenders in which it sought to
obtain meaningful concessions or agreements to restructure its outstanding indebtedness. No
agreements or concessions were made that addressed either the short term or longer term cash flow
requirements of Levitt and Sons or debt repayment. Levitt and Sons did not pay the approximately
$2.6 million of interest payments due to its five lenders on October 10, 2007, and defaulted under
the terms of its loan agreements. Due to the uncertainty regarding Levitt and Sons indebtedness and
the continued deterioration of the homebuilding industry in general, and Levitt and Sons operations
in particular, Levitt Corporation which had previously loaned Levitt and Sons approximately $84.3
million stopped funding the cash flow needs of this subsidiary. Levitt Corporation was unwilling to
commit additional material loans to Levitt and Sons unless Levitt and Sons debt was restructured in
a way which increased the likelihood that Levitt and Sons could generate sufficient cash to meet
its future obligations and be positioned to address the long term issues it faced. Levitt and Sons
ceased development at its projects at September 30, 2007 due to a lack of funding. $154.3 million
and $217.6 million in impairment charges were recorded in the three and nine months ended September
30, 2007, respectively, due to the ceasing of development activities and the assessment of the
market for various homebuilding projects. In addition, on September 20, 2007, Levitt and Sons
reduced its workforce by 149 employees, and additional reductions in workforce involving 179
employees occurred subsequent to September 30, 2007. Severance charges of $1.2 million were
recorded for the three months ended at September 30, 2007 related to the September reduction in
force, and severance charges associated with the reductions subsequent to the September 30, 2007
are approximately $1.5 million.
The downward trends in the homebuilding industry, the cash flow requirements of the Levitt and
Sons projects and the absence of any meaningful concessions or modifications from Levitt and Sons
lenders have led to Levitt and Sons insolvency. As a consequence, on November 9, 2007 the
Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Under Section 362 of the
Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays most actions against the
Debtors, including most actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to exercise control of the
property of the Debtors. Absent an order of the Bankruptcy Court, substantially all pre-petition
liabilities will be subject to settlement under a plan of reorganization.
Based on this filing and the uncertainties surrounding the nature, timing and specifics of the
bankruptcy proceedings, Levitt Corporation anticipates that it will de-consolidate Levitt and Sons
as of November 9, 2007, eliminating all future operations from its financial results, and will
prospectively account for any remaining investment in Levitt and Sons, net of any outstanding
advances due from Levitt and Sons, as a cost method investment. Under cost method accounting,
income would only be recognized to the extent of cash received in the future. At September 30,
2007, Levitt Corporation had a negative investment in Levitt and Sons of $88.2 million and there
are outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons of $84.3 million at Levitt Corporation resulting
in a net negative investment of $3.9 million. After November 9, 2007, Levitt Corporation will
continue to evaluate its cost method investment in Levitt and Sons to determine the appropriate
treatment based upon the realizability of the investment balance.
Core Communities
The Land Division generates revenue from land sales from two master planned communities:
Tradition, Florida and Tradition, South Carolina. Tradition, Florida has been in active
development for several years, while Tradition, South Carolina is in the early stage of
development. Revenue is principally derived from the sale of land parcels. Additionally, the Land
Division generates ancillary revenue from commercial leasing and provides irrigation services and
marketing services to the homebuilders who purchase developed property in Cores master planned
communities. Core generated higher revenues from services in the current period compared to the
prior period due to increased rental income associated with commercial leasing of certain
properties and increased revenues relating to irrigation services provided to both homebuilders and
the residents of Tradition, Florida.
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Tradition, Florida encompasses more than 8,200 total acres, including approximately 5,700 net
saleable acres. Approximately 1,757 acres have been sold to date and 291 acres were subject to
firm sales contracts with various purchasers as of September 30, 2007. Tradition, South Carolina,
encompasses almost 5,400 total acres, including approximately 3,000 net saleable acres and is
currently entitled for up to 9,500 residential units and 1.5 million square feet of commercial
space, in addition to recreational areas, educational facilities and emergency services, and had no
firm sales contracts as of September 30, 2007.
Our Land division did not record any significant sales in the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 as demand for residential inventory by homebuilders in Florida substantially
decreased. In response, the Land Division has concentrated on seeking buyers for commercial
property. In addition to sales of parcels to developers, the Land Division plans to continue to
internally develop certain projects for leasing to third parties. It is expected that a higher
percentage of revenue in the near term will come from sales of commercial property in Florida where
the market for commercial property has to date remained relatively stable. In addition, the Land
Division expects to realize increased revenues in the future arising from residential and
commercial land sales in South Carolina as development on Tradition, South Carolina progresses.
Due to the nature and size of individual land transactions, our Land Division results are
subject to significant volatility. Although we have historically realized margins between 30.0%
and 60.0% on Land Division sales, margins on land sales are likely to remain in the lower end of
the historical range given the current downturn in the real estate markets and the significant
decrease in demand in Florida. Margins will fluctuate based upon changing sales prices and costs
attributable to the land sold. In addition to the impact of economic and market factors, the sales
price and margin of land sold varies depending upon: the location; the parcel size; whether the
parcel is sold as raw land, partially developed land or individually developed lots; the degree to
which the land is entitled; and whether the designated use of land is residential or commercial.
The cost of sales of real estate is dependent upon the original cost of the land acquired, the
timing of the acquisition of the land, and the amount of land development, interest and real estate
tax costs capitalized to the particular land parcel during active development. Allocations to cost
of sales involve significant management judgment and include an estimate of future costs of
development, which can vary over time due to labor and material cost increases, master plan design
changes and regulatory modifications. Accordingly, allocations are subject to change based on
factors which are in many instances beyond managements control. Future margins will continue to
vary based on these and other market factors.
During the second quarter of 2007, Core Communities began soliciting bids from several
potential buyers to purchase assets associated with two of Cores commercial leasing projects. In
June 2007, Core was reviewing bids that required management to have significant continuing
involvement in these assets after the sale. As of September 30, 2007, management determined it is
probable that Core will sell these projects and while Core may retain an equity interest in the
properties and provide ongoing management services to a potential buyer, the anticipated level of
continuing involvement is not expected to be significant. It is managements intention to complete
the sale of these assets by the first quarter of 2008. The assets are available for immediate sale
in their present condition. However, Core has not entered into definitive agreements for the sale
of these assets and there is no assurance that these sales will be completed in the timeframe
expected by management or at all. Due to this decision, the projects and assets that are for
sale have been classified as a discontinued operation for all periods presented in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets (SFAS No. 144), and its revenue and expenses are not included in the results
of continuing operations for any periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The
assets have been reclassified to assets held for sale and the related liabilities associated with
these assets held for sale were also reclassified in the unaudited consolidated statements of
financial condition. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation. As of September 30, 2007, the carrying value of the subject net assets for sale was
$19.5 million. This amount is comprised of total assets of $85.7 million less total liabilities of
$66.2 million. Management has reviewed the net asset value and estimated the fair market value
of the assets based on the bids received related to these assets and determined that these assets
were appropriately recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less the costs to sell at September
30, 2007.
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Other Operations
On August 29, 2007, Levitt Corporation distributed to each holder of record of Levitts
Class A common stock and Class B common stock as of August 27, 2007 5.0414 subscription rights for
each share of such stock owned on that date (the Rights Offering), or an aggregate of rights to
purchase 200 million shares. The Rights Offering was priced at $2.00 per share, commenced on
August 29, 2007 and was completed on October 1, 2007. Levitt Corporation received $152.8 million of
proceeds in connection with the exercise of rights by its shareholders. As a result of the
offering, Levitt Corporation issued an aggregate of 76,424,066 shares of the Companys Class A
common stock on October 1, 2007. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
As a result of the reduction in operating activity at Levitt and Sons projects, Levitt
Corporation reduced its workforce by 25 employees on September 20, 2007. Levitt Corporation also
evaluated its capitalized interest related to Levitt and Sons projects. As a result of the
deterioration of market factors in the Levitt and Sons projects and the ceasing of development
activity at the Levitt and Sons projects, $9.3 million of capitalized interest on the respective
projects was deemed to also be impaired and was written off in the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 in the Other Operations segment.
Financial and Non-Financial Metrics
Performance and prospects are evaluated using a variety of financial and non-financial
metrics. The key financial metrics utilized to evaluate historical operating performance include
revenues from sales of real estate, margin (measured as revenues from sales of real estate minus
cost of sales of real estate), margin percentage (measured as margin divided by revenues from sales
of real estate), income before taxes, net income and return on equity. We also continue to
evaluate and monitor selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Non-financial metrics used to evaluate historical performance include the number and value of new
orders executed, the number of cancelled contracts and resulting spec inventory, the number of
housing starts and the number of homes delivered. In evaluating future prospects, management
considers non-financial information such as the number of homes and acres in backlog (measured as
homes or land subject to an executed sales contract) and the aggregate value of those contracts as
well as cancellation rates of homes in backlog. The ratio of debt to shareholders equity and cash
requirements are also considered when evaluating future prospects, as are general economic factors
and interest rate trends. Each of the above metrics is discussed in the following sections as it
relates to operating results, financial position and liquidity and were used in Levitt
Corporations determination to suspend additional investment in Levitt and Sons. These metrics are
not an exhaustive list, and management may from time to time utilize different financial and
non-financial information or may not use all of the metrics mentioned above.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those policies that are important to the understanding of our
financial statements and may also involve estimates and judgments about inherently uncertain
matters. In preparing financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect
the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates require
the exercise of judgment, as future events cannot be determined with certainty. Accordingly, actual
results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly
susceptible to significant change in subsequent periods relate to revenue and cost recognition on
percent complete projects, reserve and accruals, impairment reserves of assets, valuation of real
estate, estimated costs to complete of construction, reserves for litigation and contingencies and
deferred tax valuation allowances. The accounting policies that we have identified as critical to
the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations are: (a) inventory of real
estate; (b) investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries; (c) homesite contracts and consolidation of
variable interest entities; (d) revenue recognition; (e) capitalized interest; (f) income taxes,
(g) impairment of long-lived assets and (h) accounting for stock-based compensation. For a more
detailed discussion of these critical accounting policies see Critical Accounting Policies
appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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Inventory of real estate
As of September 30, 2007, Levitt and Sons was in the process of attempting to negotiate with
its lenders to obtain meaningful concessions or agreements to restructure its outstanding debt and
determine if these lenders would fund the projects serving as collateral for their debt. As of
that date, Levitt Corporation had indicated that it would not commit to make any additional
material loans to Levitt and Sons unless Levitt and Sons was successful in obtaining acceptable
concessions or restructuring agreements with its principal lenders. Without additional funding from
the lenders or Levitt Corporation, Levitt and Sons will not be able to continue development of its
projects. As a result, development activity was suspended at virtually all of Levitt and Sons
homebuilding projects at the end of September 2007.
At September 30, 2007, the real estate inventory was reviewed for impairment in accordance
with SFAS No. 144. The further deterioration in the homebuilding market along with the disruption
in the credit markets in the third quarter of 2007, have significantly adversely impacted the value
of this inventory beyond previous expectations, causing us to re-assess all projects for impairment
at September 30, 2007. The fair market value of the real estate inventory balance at September 30,
2007 was assessed on a project-by-project basis. As management has ceased development at the real
estate projects at September 30, 2007, it was determined that each project should be reported at
the lower of cost or fair market value. At September 30, 2007, the fair market value calculation
was based on the following principles and assumptions:
Ø | For projects representing land investments, where homebuilding activity has not yet begun (which consisted of seven projects in the Primary Homebuilding segment) valuation models were used. Management believes that these valuation models are the best evidence of fair value and were used as the basis for the measurement. The projects were analyzed and valued from the perspective of what a land developer would pay to acquire the projects. The analysis included an evaluation of the type of units that could be constructed and the selling price for such units. The projected land acquisition price was assumed to be financed with debt amounting to 75% of the purchase price at interest rates ranging from 10-15%. A 25% internal rate of return was assumed on the equity portion of the investment. If the suggested project fair value was lower than the carrying value of the real estate inventory at September 30, 2007, an impairment charge was recognized to reduce the carrying value of the project to the fair value. | ||
Ø | For projects with homes under construction, where development had ceased as of September 30, 2007 (which consisted of twelve projects in the Primary Homebuilding segment) cash flow models were used. These cash flows were determined based on the assumption of a third party completing these projects and achieving a reasonable expected rate of return on this inventory. The related unleveraged cash flow models projected future revenues and costs-to-complete and the sale of the remaining inventory based on the current status of each project. Many of these projects are in the early stages of development and, accordingly, the projections extend for four to seven years into the future, thereby increasing the inherent uncertainty in the projections. The cash flows used were updated in the third quarter of 2007 to reflect current market trends, current pricing strategies and cancellation trends. If the carrying amount of the project exceeded the present value of the cash flows from the project discounted using the weighted average cost of capital, an impairment charge was recognized to reduce the carrying value of the project to fair market value. Specific assumptions for projected unit sales and margin percentage in these cash flows include: |
o | A 25% internal rate of return is assumed on the equity portion of the investment with a weighted average cost of capital of 15.4%; | ||
o | for projects with single family or a mix of single family and townhome products (representing ten projects) the estimated average future sales prices was based on current sales prices with significant discounts and incentives continuing through 2009. Discounting activity is assumed to gradually diminish beginning in the second half of 2009 followed by average sales price increases ranging up to 4% in 2010 through 2012. All sales price increases are assumed to cease after 2012; |
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o | for projects with townhomes (representing two projects) no sales price increases or elimination of discounts were assumed due to market saturation in Florida; | ||
o | estimated future construction and land development costs were kept relatively consistent with the level of projected deliveries throughout the entire project; and | ||
o | estimates of average gross margin percentages ranged between 10% and 17% through 2010 and 17% and 21% in 2011 and beyond depending on the specific location of the project and the current backlog. |
Ø | Six projects in the Tennessee Homebuilding segment were under a letter of intent or draft contract at September 30, 2007. The fair value of such projects were assumed to be the contract price contemplated in the letters of intent or draft contracts. In calculating the fair market value, we estimated selling and closing costs of 2.5% to sell these properties. | ||
Ø | For the remaining 86 lots in backlog at September 30, 2007 in the Tennessee Homebuilding segment, any lots with projected losses were fully reserved. |
As a result of the above analysis, we recorded impairment charges of approximately $163.6
million in cost of sales in the three months ended September 30, 2007 for sixteen projects in the
Primary Homebuilding segment, for eleven projects in the Tennessee Homebuilding segment and for
capitalized interest in the Other Operations segment related to the projects in the Homebuilding
Division that Levitt and Sons has ceased developing . No impairment charges were recorded in the
three months ended September 30, 2006. In the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
impairment charges amounted to approximately $226.9 million and $4.7 million, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Sales of real estate |
$ | 122,824 | 130,939 | (8,115 | ) | 389,486 | 387,140 | 2,346 | ||||||||||||||||
Other revenues |
1,449 | 1,782 | (333 | ) | 5,063 | 5,515 | (452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
124,273 | 132,721 | (8,448 | ) | 394,549 | 392,655 | 1,894 | |||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of sales of real estate |
275,340 | 104,520 | 170,820 | 559,842 | 312,228 | 247,614 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
31,556 | 31,678 | (122 | ) | 96,887 | 88,703 | 8,184 | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
1,112 | 615 | 497 | 2,007 | 3,164 | (1,157 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
308,008 | 136,813 | 171,195 | 658,736 | 404,095 | 254,641 | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from Bluegreen Corporation |
4,418 | 6,923 | (2,505 | ) | 7,519 | 9,026 | (1,507 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
3,109 | 1,548 | 1,561 | 8,743 | 4,549 | 4,194 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes |
(176,208 | ) | 4,379 | (180,587 | ) | (247,925 | ) | 2,135 | (250,060 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
6,228 | (1,399 | ) | 7,627 | 20,729 | (583 | ) | 21,312 | ||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
(169,980 | ) | 2,980 | (172,960 | ) | (227,196 | ) | 1,552 | (228,748 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations: |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax |
812 | (7 | ) | 819 | 917 | 24 | 893 | |||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (169,168 | ) | 2,973 | (172,141 | ) | (226,279 | ) | 1,576 | (227,855 | ) | |||||||||||||
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
We had a consolidated net loss of $169.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007
as compared to net income of $3.0 million in the same period in 2006. The significant loss in the
three months ended September 30, 2007 was primarily due to $163.6 million of impairment charges
related to inventory of real estate of which $154.3 million is recorded in the Homebuilding
Division and $9.3 million is recorded in the Other Operations segment related to capitalized
interest. There was no impairment charges in the three months ended September 30, 2006. In
addition, the reductions in force on September 20, 2007 resulted in $1.2 million of severance
accruals being recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2007. In addition, the results for
the three months ended September 30, 2007 were negatively impacted by lower sales of real estate
from the Land Division and lower earnings associated with Bluegreen Corporations results as
compared to the same period in 2006. These decreases were offset by an increase in interest and
other income associated with the increased forfeited deposits realized by the Homebuilding
Division.
Revenues from sales of real estate decreased 6.2% to $122.8 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 from $130.9 million for the same period in 2006. In the three
months ended September 30, 2007, the Land Division sold two lots or approximately one acre compared
to 29 acres sold in the same period in 2006. Additionally, Homebuilding Division revenues from
sales of real estate also decreased slightly to $122.2 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to $122.6 million for the same period in 2006. During the three months
ended September 30, 2007, 375 homes were delivered as compared to 403 homes delivered during the
same period in 2006. The decreases in deliveries were offset by $8.0 million of revenue associated
with land sales recorded by the Primary Homebuilding Division for the three months ended September
30, 2007.
Other revenues decreased $333,000 to $1.4 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to $1.8 million during the same period in 2006. Other revenues in the
Primary Homebuilding segment decreased due to lower revenues from our title company because we used
an outside title broker for more closings in the 2007 period compared to the 2006 period due to the
geographic location of the closings.
Cost of sales of real estate increased $170.8 million to $275.3 million during the three
months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $104.5 million in the same period in 2006. Cost of
sales increased despite the decrease in revenues from sales of real estate. The increase was due
to impairment charges being recorded in an aggregate amount of $163.6 million in both of our segments of the
Homebuilding Division and in the Other Operations segment during the three months ended September
30, 2007 compared to no impairment charges in the same period in 2006. Lastly, the increase in
cost of sales is related to $7.7 million of costs of sales related to a land sale that occurred
during the period. The increases in cost of sales were partially offset by lower cost of sales in
the Land Division due to lower sales.
Consolidated margin percentage declined during the three months ended September 30, 2007 to a
negative margin of 124.2% compared to a margin of 20.2% in the three months ended September 30,
2006 primarily related to the impairment charges recorded. Consolidated gross margin excluding
impairment charges was 9.0% compared to a gross margin of 20.2% for the same period in 2006. The
decline was associated with significant discounts offered to reduce cancellations and encourage
buyers to close and aggressive pricing discounts on spec units, and lower margin land sales that
occurred in the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $122,000 to $31.6 million during the
three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $31.7 million during the same period in 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a result of decreased advertising costs
and lower incentive compensation. The decrease in incentive compensation is attributable to the
lower profitability of the Company and the reduction in force that occurred in the three months
ended September 30, 2007. This decrease was offset by increased outside broker commissions, and
increased operating expenses related to commercial leasing. The increase in outside broker costs
is due to the increased use of outside brokers to direct buyers to our homebuilding communities,
and the increase in expenses related to rental properties is attributable to costs associated with
our commercial leasing operations that were not incurred in the prior year. Lastly, professional
services remained flat. We incurred fees for advisory services being performed related to the
Bankruptcy Cases that were filed on November 9, 2007 and
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associated legal and accounting fees for
this activity. These fees were offset by a reduction in non-capitalizable consulting services which
were performed in the three months ended September 30, 2006 related to the systems implementation
that did not take place in the same period in 2007. As a percentage of total revenues, selling,
general and administrative expenses increased to 25.4% during the three months ended September 30,
2007, from 23.9% during the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in total revenues.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $13.2 million in the three months ended September
30, 2007 compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2006. Interest incurred was higher due to
higher outstanding balances of notes and mortgage notes payable, as well as increases in the
average interest rate on our variable rate debt. At the time of home closings and land sales,
the capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is charged to cost of sales. Cost of sales of
real estate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 included previously capitalized
interest of approximately $7.6 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
Other expenses increased $497,000 to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30,
2007 from $615,000 for the same period in 2006. As part of the reduction in force discussed
above, we vacated certain leased space. The increase in expense is attributable to expensing
certain leasehold improvements in the Other Operations segment. The leasehold improvements
related to this leased space will not be recovered and were written off in the three months ended
September 30, 2007. The space is currently under a plan to be subleased and rental payments are
expected to be recovered. There was no comparable charge in the same 2006 period.
Bluegreen reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 of $14.0 million,
as compared to net income of $21.9 million for the same period
in 2006. Our interest in
Bluegreens earnings, net of purchase accounting adjustments, was $4.4 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007 period compared to our interest in Bluegreens earnings of $6.9 million
for the same period in 2006.
Interest and other income increased from $1.5 million during the three months
ended September 30, 2006 to $3.1 million during the same period in 2007. This change was primarily
related to higher forfeited deposits on cancelled contracts in our Homebuilding Division.
The benefit for income taxes had an effective rate of 3.5% in the three months ended September
30, 2007 compared to 31.9% in the three months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease in the
effective tax rate is a result of recording a valuation allowance in the three months ended
September 30, 2007 for those deferred tax assets that are not expected to be recovered in the
future. Due to the significant impairment charges recorded in the three months ended September 30,
2007, the expected timing of the reversal of those impairment charges, and expected taxable losses
in the foreseeable future, we do not believe at this time we will have sufficient taxable income to
realize all of the deferred tax assets. At September 30, 2007, we had $105.4 million in gross
deferred tax assets. After consideration of $25.2 million of deferred tax liabilities and the
ability to carryback losses, a valuation allowance of $80.2 million was recorded. The increase in
the valuation allowance from December 2006 is $79.8 million.
The income (loss) from discontinued operations, which comprises two commercial leasing
projects at Core Communities increased $819,000 from a $7,000 loss in the three months ended
September 30, 2006 to income of $812,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 The increase
is due to increased commercial lease activity generating higher rental revenues.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
We had a consolidated net loss of $226.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 as compared to net income of $1.6 million for the same period in 2006. The
significant loss in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was the result of recording $226.9
million of impairment charges related to inventory of real estate of which $217.6 million is
recorded in the Homebuilding Division and $9.3 million is recorded in the Other Operations segment
related to capitalized interest. This compares to $4.7 million of impairment charges being
recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. In addition, there were decreased sales of
real estate and margins on sales of real estate by our Land Division and Other Operations, and
higher selling, general and
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administrative expenses associated with all operations except in the
Tennessee Homebuilding segment. In addition, Bluegreen Corporations earnings decreased during the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. These decreases were
slightly offset by an increase in interest and other income associated with the increased forfeited
deposits realized by the Homebuilding Division.
Revenues from sales of real estate increased to $389.5 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 from $387.1 million for the same period in 2006. This increase is
attributable to higher sales of real estate in our Primary Homebuilding segment and Other
Operations segment due to land sale revenue being recognized by the Homebuilding segments and
Levitt Commercial recording 17 unit sales in the 2007 period. There were no land sales or Levitt
Commercial sales recorded in the same period in 2006. In addition, during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, 982 homes were delivered as compared to 958 homes delivered during the same
period in 2006 in the Primary Homebuilding segment. These increases were slightly offset by a
decrease in the sales of real estate for the Land Division for the nine months ended September 30,
2007 compared to the 2006 period. The Land Division sold approximately 2 acres in the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 as compared to 134 acres in the same period in 2006. In addition, the
Tennessee Homebuilding segment had a decrease in revenues from home sales as a result of delivering
134 homes at an average sales price of $208,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared to delivering 276 homes at an average sales price of $217,000 for the same period in 2006.
Other revenues decreased $452,000 to $5.1 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2007, compared to $5.5 million during the same period in 2006. Other revenues in the Primary
Homebuilding segment decreased due to lower revenues from our title company because we used an
outside title broker for more closings in the 2007 period compared to the 2006 period due to the
geographic location of the closings.
Cost of sales of real estate increased $247.6 million to $559.8 million during the nine months
ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $312.2 million for the same period in 2006. The increase
in cost of sales was due to the increased impairment charges recorded in an aggregate amount of
$226.9 million compared to $4.7 million in the same period in 2006. In addition, included in cost
of sales is $19.0
million associated with sales of land by both segments of the Homebuilding Division that
management decided to not develop further, while there were no cost of sales in the corresponding
period of 2006 due to no land sales in that period. These increases were offset by lower cost of
sales due to fewer land sales recorded by the Land Division.
Consolidated margin percentage declined during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to a
negative margin of 43.7% compared to a margin of 19.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2006
primarily related to the impairment charges recorded in the Homebuilding Division and Other
Operations segment. Consolidated gross margin excluding impairment charges was 14.5% in the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to a gross margin of 20.6% for the same period in 2006.
The decline was associated with significant discounts offered in 2007 to reduce cancellations and
encourage buyers to close and aggressive pricing discounts on spec units as well as a lower margin
being earned on land sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $8.2 million to $96.9 million during
the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $88.7 million during the same period in 2006
primarily as a result of higher employee compensation and benefits, increased outside broker
commissions, increased advertising, increased depreciation and increased professional fees. The
increase in employee compensation and benefits is mainly due to severance related charges in the
amount of approximately $2.6 million related to reductions in force in our Primary Homebuilding and
Other Operations segments in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $1.0 million in
severance charges recorded in our Homebuilding Division in the same period in the prior year. The
increase also relates to increased sales commissions related to increased homebuilding revenue and
higher sales commission percentages being paid in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared
to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in outside broker costs and advertising
was due to more aggressive efforts to direct buyers to our communities in a challenging
homebuilding environment. Depreciation expense increased approximately $1.3 million due to the
amortization of software costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as well as the increased
depreciation associated with Core Communities commercial assets. No software costs were amortized
in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as our new information technology system was not
implemented until October 2006, and many of the commercial assets were put into use at the end of
2006. Lastly,
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fees for professional services increased relating to increased legal and accounting
costs related to the proposed BFC merger which was cancelled in the third quarter of 2007 and costs
associated with amendments to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006
and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. In addition,
professional fees were incurred related to the Bankruptcy Cases that were filed on November 9,
2007. These professional fees were slightly offset by a reduction in non-capitalizable consulting
services which were performed in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 related to the systems
implementation. These increases were offset by lower selling, general and administrative costs in
our Tennessee Homebuilding segment as average headcount and overhead spending decreased
commensurate with the decrease in units under construction and in backlog. As a percentage of
total revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 24.6% during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, from 22.6% during the same period in 2006.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $38.9 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2007 compared to $29.1 million for the same period in 2006. Interest incurred was higher due
to higher outstanding balances of notes and mortgage notes payable, as well as increases in the
average interest rate on our variable-rate debt. At the time of home closings and land sales, the
capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is charged to cost of sales. Cost of sales of real
estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 included previously capitalized
interest of approximately $17.6 million and $9.7 million, respectively.
Other expenses of $2.0 million decreased $1.2 million during the nine months ended September
30, 2007 from $3.2 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily attributable to
the write-down of goodwill in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 of approximately $1.3
million associated with our Tennessee Homebuilding segment. In addition, title and mortgage expense
decreased. Title and mortgage expense mostly relates to closing costs and title insurance costs
for closings processed internally. These costs were lower in 2007 despite the increase in closings
due to more closings handled by
an outside title broker in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to September 30,
2006. These decreases were slightly offset by the write-off of leasehold improvements in the
nine months ended September 30, 2007, as discussed previously. There was no comparable charge in
the period in 2006.
Bluegreen reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $23.4 million,
as compared to net income of $28.0 million for the same period in 2006. Our interest in
Bluegreens earnings, net of purchase accounting adjustments, was $7.5 million for the 2007 period
compared to $9.0 million for the same period in 2006.
Interest and other income increased from $4.5 million during the nine months
ending September 30, 2006 to $8.7 million during the same period in 2007. This change was
primarily related to higher forfeited deposits on cancelled contracts in our Homebuilding
Division.
The benefit for income taxes had an effective rate of 8.4% in the nine months ended September
30, 2007 compared to 27.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease in the
effective tax rate is a result of recording a valuation allowance in the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 for those deferred tax assets that are not expected to be recovered in the
future. Due to the significant impairment charges recorded in the nine months ended September 30,
2007, the expected timing of the reversal of those impairment charges, and expected taxable losses
in the foreseeable future, we do not believe at this time we will have sufficient taxable income to
realize all of the deferred tax assets. At September 30, 2007, we had $105.4 million in gross
deferred tax assets. After consideration of $25.2 million of deferred tax liabilities and the
ability to carryback losses, a valuation allowance of $80.2 million was recorded. The increase in
the valuation allowance from December 31, 2006 is $79.8 million.
The income from discontinued operations, which comprises two commercial leasing projects at
Core Communities, increased $893,000 from $24,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to
$917,000 in the same period in 2007. The increase is due to increased commercial lease activity
generating higher rental revenues.
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PRIMARY HOMEBUILDING DIVISION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except unit information) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Sales of real estate |
$ | 112,885 | 104,538 | 8,347 | 340,202 | 297,670 | 42,532 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues |
614 | 936 | (322 | ) | 2,213 | 2,962 | (749 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
113,499 | 105,474 | 8,025 | 342,415 | 300,632 | 41,783 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of sales of real estate |
247,388 | 83,062 | 164,326 | 496,663 | 235,430 | 261,233 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
19,252 | 18,599 | 653 | 58,348 | 49,805 | 8,543 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
575 | 615 | (40 | ) | 1,470 | 1,857 | (387 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
267,215 | 102,276 | 164,939 | 556,481 | 287,092 | 269,389 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
2,274 | 740 | 1,534 | 6,475 | 1,107 | 5,368 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(151,442 | ) | 3,938 | (155,380 | ) | (207,591 | ) | 14,647 | (222,238 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
1,866 | (1,519 | ) | 3,385 | 11,680 | (5,650 | ) | 17,330 | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (149,576 | ) | 2,419 | (151,995 | ) | (195,911 | ) | 8,997 | (204,908 | ) | |||||||||||||
Homes delivered (units) |
332 | 324 | 8 | 982 | 958 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction starts (units) |
181 | 432 | (251 | ) | 558 | 1,218 | (660 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Average selling price of homes delivered |
$ | 316 | 323 | (7 | ) | 338 | 311 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||
Margin percentage |
(119.2 | %) | 20.5 | % | (139.7 | %) | (46.0 | %) | 20.9 | % | (66.9 | %) | ||||||||||||
Gross orders (units) |
159 | 215 | (56 | ) | 753 | 969 | (216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross orders (value) |
$ | 47,037 | 68,497 | (21,460 | ) | 219,687 | 312,024 | (92,337 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cancellations (units) |
102 | 81 | 21 | 352 | 166 | 186 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net orders (units) |
57 | 134 | (77 | ) | 401 | 803 | (402 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Backlog of homes (units) |
545 | 1,444 | (899 | ) | 545 | 1,444 | (899 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Backlog of homes (value) |
$ | 179,796 | 521,844 | (342,048 | ) | 179,796 | 521,844 | (342,048 | ) |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The value of gross orders decreased to $47.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
2007, from $68.5 million for the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in gross orders and a
decline in average sales price. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, gross orders of
159 units were offset by 102 cancellations resulting in a cancellation rate of 64%. During the
three months ended September 30, 2006, gross orders of 215 units were offset by 81 cancellations
resulting in a cancellation rate of 38%. Average sales prices of gross orders decreased to
$296,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, from $319,000 in the same period in 2006.
The decrease in the average sales prices of gross orders was the result of increased discounts on
new orders and aggressive pricing on spec sales. Tightened credit requirements also made it
increasingly difficult for our buyers to obtain financing. Construction starts decreased as
compared to 2006 due to lower sales. The average sales price of the homes in backlog at September
30, 2007 decreased 9% to $330,000 from $361,000 at September 30, 2006.
Revenues from sales of real estate increased 8.0% to $112.9 million during the
three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $104.5 million for the same period in 2006. The
increase is primarily related to the $8.0 million of revenue recognized attributable to a sale of
land that management decided to not develop further, while there was no land sales in the
corresponding period of 2006. The increase in deliveries to 332 units during the three months
ended September 30, 2007 compared to 324 homes delivered in the same period in 2006 was offset by
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a decline in the average sales prices of homes delivered from $323,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2006 to $316,000 in the three
months ended September 30, 2007.
Other revenues decreased $322,000 to $614,000 for the three months ended September
30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Other revenues decreased due to lower revenues from
our title company despite the higher number of closings because the Primary Homebuilding segment
used an outside title broker for more closings in the three months ended September 30, 2007
compared to the same period in 2006 due to the geographic location of the closings.
Cost of sales increased $164.3 million to $247.4 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to $83.1 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was
primarily due to the increased impairment charges on inventory of real estate, an increase in cost
of sales due to larger number of deliveries and an increase in cost of sales associated with the
land sale that occurred in the three months ended September 30, 2007. Impairment charges were
$143.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to no charges in the three
months ended September 30, 2006.
Margin percentage (which we define as sales of real estate minus cost of sales of real estate,
divided by sales of real estate) declined to a negative 119.2% in the three months ended September
30, 2007 from 20.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2006 mainly attributable to impairment
charges recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2007. Gross margin excluding impairments
declined from 20.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2006 to 8.3% during the three months
ended September 30, 2007. This decline was primarily attributable to significant discounts offered
to reduce cancellations and encourage buyers to close, aggressive pricing on spec units, and lower
margin generated on land sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3.5% to $19.3 million during the three
months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $18.6 million during the same period in 2006 primarily
as a result of higher compensation and benefits expense and higher outside broker fees offset in
part by decreased advertising and marketing costs. The increase in compensation and benefits
expense is related to severance related charges of approximately $1.2 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007 compared to $800,000 in the same period in 2006. The increase in outside
broker costs is due to the increased use of outside brokers to direct buyers to our communities.
These increases were offset by a decrease in advertising costs. As a percentage of total revenues,
selling, general and administrative expense was approximately 17.0% for the three months ended
September 30, 2007 compared to 17.6% for the same period in 2006.
Other expenses were $575,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to
$615,000 for the same period in 2006. The decrease was due to title and mortgage expense
decreasing. Title and mortgage expense mostly relates to closing costs and title insurance costs
for closings processed internally. These costs were down despite the increase in closings due to
more closings handled by an outside title broker in the three months ended September 30, 2007as
opposed to September 30, 2006.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $7.6 million and $7.1 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Interest incurred increased as a
result of a higher average debt balance for the three months ended September 30, 2007. At the
time of home closings and land sales, the capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is
charged to cost of sales. Cost of sales of real estate for the three months ended September 30,
2007 and 2006 included previously capitalized interest of approximately $6.1 million and $2.5
million, respectively.
Interest and other income increased from $740,000 during the nine months ended September 30,
2006 to $2.3 million during the same period in 2007. This change was primarily related to an
increase in forfeited deposits of $1.2 million resulting from increased cancellations of home sale
contracts.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The value of gross orders decreased to $219.7 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2007, from $312.0 million during the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in gross orders and a
decline in average selling
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price. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, gross orders of
753 units were offset by 352 cancellations resulting in a cancellation rate of 47%. During the
nine months ended September 30, 2006, gross orders of 969 units were offset by 166 cancellations
resulting in a cancellation rate of 17%. Average sales prices of gross orders declined to $292,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, from $322,000 in the same period in 2006. The
decrease in the average sales price of gross orders was the result of increased discounts on new
orders, and aggressive pricing on spec sales. Tightened credit requirements have also made it
increasingly difficult for our buyers to obtain financing.
Revenues from sales of real estate increased 14.3% or $42.5 million to $340.2 million during
the nine months ended September 30, 2007, from $297.7 million during the same period in 2006.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, 982 homes were delivered compared to 958 homes
delivered during the same period in 2006. There was also an increase in the average sales price on
homes delivered to $338,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared with $311,000
during the same period in 2006 due to deliveries from higher priced communities. Additionally
during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 land sales of $8.0 million were recorded with no
comparable sales in the same 2006 period.
Other revenues decreased $749,000 to $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2007, compared to $3.0 million during the same period in 2006. Other revenues in the Primary
Homebuilding segment decreased due to lower revenues from our title company despite the higher
number of closings because we used an outside title broker for more closings in the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 due to the geographic location of the
closings.
Cost of sales increased to $496.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
compared to $235.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was due to the increased
impairment charges related to inventory of real estate, an increase in cost of sales due to larger
number of deliveries and an increase in cost of sales associated with the land sale that occurred
in the three months ended September 30, 2007. Impairment charges were $206.4 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to no impairment charges in the same period in 2006.
Margin percentage (defined as sales of real estate minus cost of sales of real estate, divided
by sales of real estate) declined to a negative 46.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 2007
from 20.9% in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 mainly attributable to the impairment
charges recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Margin percentage excluding
impairments declined from 20.9% in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 14.7% during the
nine months ended September 30, 2007. This decline was primarily attributable to significant
discounts offered to reduce cancellations and encourage buyers to close, and aggressive pricing
discounts on spec units as well as lower margin earned on the $8.0 million land sale mentioned
above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 17.2% to $58.3 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $49.8 million in the same period in 2006 primarily as
a result of higher employee compensation and benefits expense, higher broker commissions, and
increased advertising costs. The increase in employee compensation and benefits expense was due to
severance related charges of approximately $2.6 million compared to $800,000 in severance charges
in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Other increases in employee compensation and benefits
include increased sales commissions related to increased deliveries and higher sales commission
percentages being paid in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in
2006. The increase in advertising and outside broker costs was due to increased advertising and
the use of outside brokers to direct potential buyers to our communities. As a percentage of
total revenues, selling, general and administrative expense was approximately 17.0% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to 16.6% for the same period in 2006.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $23.2 million and $17.5 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Interest incurred increased as a
result of a higher average debt
balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same 2006 period, as well
as increases in the average interest rate on our variable-rate debt. At the time of home closings
and land sales, the capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is charged to cost of sales.
Cost of sales of real estate for the nine months ended
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September 30, 2007 and 2006 included
previously capitalized interest of approximately $13.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
Interest and other income increased from $1.1 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 to $6.5 million during the same period in 2007. This change was primarily
related to an increase in forfeited deposits of $5.1 million resulting from increased cancellations
of home sale contracts, offset in part by a decrease in interest income.
TENNESSEE HOMEBUILDING DIVISION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except unit information) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Sales of real estate |
$ | 9,339 | 18,099 | (8,760 | ) | 39,844 | 59,816 | (19,972 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
9,339 | 18,099 | (8,760 | ) | 39,844 | 59,816 | (19,972 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of sales of real estate |
19,822 | 16,007 | 3,815 | 49,156 | 57,497 | (8,341 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
1,552 | 2,736 | (1,184 | ) | 5,416 | 9,670 | (4,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
| | | | 1,307 | (1,307 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
21,374 | 18,743 | 2,631 | 54,572 | 68,474 | (13,902 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
25 | 45 | (20 | ) | 77 | 103 | (26 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(12,010 | ) | (599 | ) | (11,411 | ) | (14,651 | ) | (8,555 | ) | (6,096 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Provision) benefit for income taxes |
(100 | ) | 276 | (376 | ) | 824 | 2,738 | (1,914 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (12,110 | ) | (323 | ) | (11,787 | ) | (13,827 | ) | (5,817 | ) | (8,010 | ) | |||||||||||
Homes delivered (units) |
43 | 79 | (36 | ) | 134 | 276 | (142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction starts (units) |
55 | 51 | 4 | 167 | 187 | (20 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Average selling price of homes delivered |
$ | 196 | 229 | (33 | ) | 207 | 217 | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Margin percentage |
(112.2 | %) | 11.6 | % | (123.8 | %) | (23.4 | %) | 3.9 | % | (27.2 | %) | ||||||||||||
Gross orders (units) |
47 | 93 | (46 | ) | 216 | 347 | (131 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross orders (value) |
$ | 10,649 | 19,535 | (8,886 | ) | 47,283 | 70,892 | (23,609 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cancellations (units) |
55 | 31 | 24 | 118 | 116 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net orders (units) |
(8 | ) | 62 | (70 | ) | 98 | 231 | (133 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Backlog of homes (units) |
86 | 148 | (62 | ) | 86 | 148 | (62 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Backlog of homes (value) |
$ | 17,608 | 32,745 | (15,137 | ) | 17,608 | 32,745 | (15,137 | ) |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The value of gross orders decreased to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30,
2007, from $19.5 million for the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in the number of gross
orders and a decline in the average selling price. During the three months ended September 30,
2007, gross orders of 47 units were offset by 55 cancellations resulting in a cancellation rate of
117%. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, gross orders of 93 were offset by 31
cancellations resulting in a cancellation
rate of 33%. Average sales prices of gross orders increased to $227,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 2007, compared with $210,000 in the same period in 2006. The decrease in gross
orders was the result of continuing slow market conditions as traffic trended
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downward and conversion rates slowed, as well as reduced inventory available for sale as we wind down our
Tennessee operations. Tightened credit requirements have also made it increasingly difficult for
our buyers to obtain financing. At September 30, 2007, 86 homes remained in backlog with 74 of
those units under construction.
Revenues from sales of real estate decreased to $9.3 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to $18.1 million during the same 2006 period. During the three
months ended September 30, 2007, 43 homes were delivered at an average sales price of $196,000 as
compared to 79 homes delivered at an average price of $229,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 2006. The decrease in the average price of homes delivered was due to the mix of
homes delivered in the quarter and downward pricing pressures, reflecting the downturn in the
homebuilding market. Additionally included in revenue is approximately $1.0 million in lot sales
occurring in the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Cost of sales increased 23.8% to $19.8 million during the three months ended September 30,
2007 compared to $16.0 million during the same period in 2006 due to increased impairment charges
related to inventory offset by a decrease in cost of sales due to the decrease in home deliveries.
Impairment charges were $10.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to no
charges in the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Margin percentage decreased to a negative margin of 112.2% in the three months ended September
30, 2007 compared to a margin of 11.6% in the three months ended September 30, 2006. This decrease
in margin percentage was primarily attributable to impairment charges of $10.5 million recorded in
the three months ended September 30, 2007. There were no impairment charges recorded in the same
period in 2006. Margin percentage excluding impairments declined from 11.6% during the three
months ended September 30, 2006 to a negative margin of 0.2% during the three months ended
September 30, 2007 due to lower selling prices.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.2 million to $1.6 million during
the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $2.7 million during the same period in 2006
primarily as a result of lower employee compensation and benefits, decreased broker commission
costs and decreased advertising and marketing costs. The decrease in employee compensation and
benefits is mainly due to the decrease in average headcount for the three months ended September
30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Decreased broker commission costs were due to fewer
deliveries in the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The
decreases associated with marketing and advertising are attributable to a reduced emphasis on
advertising in the Tennessee market.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled approximately $521,000 and $596,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. At the time of home closings and land
sales, the capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is charged to cost of sales. Cost of
sales of real estate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 included previously
capitalized interest of approximately $485,000 and $583,000, respectively.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The value of gross orders decreased to $47.3 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2007, from $70.9 million for the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in the number of gross
orders. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, gross orders of 216 units were offset by
118 cancellations resulting in a cancellation rate of 55%. During the nine months ended September
30, 2006, gross orders of 347 were offset by 116 cancellations resulting in a cancellation rate of
33%. The decrease in gross orders was the result of continuing slow market conditions as traffic
trended downward and conversion rates slowed, as well as reduced inventory available for sale and
tightened credit requirements. These decreases were slightly offset by an increase in average
selling price due to the product mix of orders that were sold in the nine months ended September
30, 2007 which were at higher
priced communities compared to the same period in 2006. Average sales prices of gross
orders increased to $219,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $204,000 in the same
period in 2006.
Revenues from sales of real estate decreased to $39.8 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007,
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from $59.8 million during the same period in 2006. During the nine months
ended September 30, 2007, 134 homes were delivered at an average sales price of $207,000 as
compared to 276 homes delivered at an average price of $217,000 during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. While the average sales prices of homes delivered in 2007 remained relatively
consistent with 2006, home sales revenue decreased significantly due to fewer homes delivered.
This decrease was offset by an increase of $11.1 million of revenue recognized related to sale that
occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of land that management decided to not develop
further. There were no land sales in the corresponding 2006 period. Additionally, included in
revenues are certain lot sales occurring in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Cost of sales of real estate decreased 14.5% to $49.2 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, as compared to $57.5 million during the same period in 2006 due to a decrease
in home deliveries. The decrease in home deliveries was offset by increased impairment charges
related to inventory, and increased cost of sales associated with land sales. Included in cost of
sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $11.1 million associated with land sales with
no land sales in the same period in 2006. In addition, impairment charges increased $6.5 million
from $4.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $11.2 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 2007.
Margin percentage decreased to a negative margin of 23.4% in the nine months ended September
30, 2007 from 3.9% in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease in margin percentage
was primarily attributable to impairment charges, which increased by $6.5 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. Margin percentage excluding
impairment charges declined from 11.8% during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to 4.8%
during the three months ended September 30, 2007 due to the mix of homes delivered with lower
average selling prices and minimal to no margin being generated on the land or lot sales that
occurred during the period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $4.3 million to $5.4 million during the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $9.7 million during the same period in 2006
primarily as a result of lower employee compensation and benefits, decreased broker commission
costs and decreased advertising and marketing costs. The decrease in employee compensation and
benefits is mainly due to the decrease in the average headcount from September 30, 2006 to
September 30, 2007. Decreased broker commission costs were due to lower revenues generated in the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The decreases associated
with marketing and advertising are attributable to a decreased focus on advertising in the
Tennessee market.
Other expenses were not recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $1.3
million in the same period in 2006. Other expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2006
reflect the write-off of $1.3 million in goodwill.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled approximately $1.6 million and $2.0
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. At the time of home
closings and land sales, the capitalized interest allocated to such inventory is charged to cost of
sales. Cost of sales of real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 included
previously capitalized interest of approximately $1.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
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LAND DIVISION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except acres information) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
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Sales of real estate |
$ | 757 | 8,302 | (7,545 | ) | 3,451 | 29,660 | (26,209 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other revenues |
711 | 543 | 168 | 2,494 | 1,490 | 1,004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
1,468 | 8,845 | (7,377 | ) | 5,945 | 31,150 | (25,205 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
256 | 4,760 | (4,504 | ) | 811 | 17,497 | (16,686 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
4,152 | 3,273 | 879 | 11,421 | 8,898 | 2,523 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
829 | | 829 | 1,851 | | 1,851 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
5,237 | 8,033 | (2,796 | ) | 14,083 | 26,395 | (12,312 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
1,354 | 284 | 1,070 | 3,414 | 2,191 | 1,223 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes |
(2,415 | ) | 1,096 | (3,511 | ) | (4,724 | ) | 6,946 | (11,670 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
728 | (427 | ) | 1,155 | 1,701 | (2,613 | ) | 4,314 | ||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from continuing
operations |
(1,687 | ) | 669 | (2,356 | ) | (3,023 | ) | 4,333 | (7,356 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations: |
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Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of tax |
812 | (7 | ) | 819 | 917 | 24 | 893 | |||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (875 | ) | 662 | (1,537 | ) | (2,106 | ) | 4,357 | (6,463 | ) | |||||||||||||
Acres sold |
1 | 29 | (28 | ) | 2 | 134 | (132 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Margin percentage |
66.2 | % | 42.7 | % | 23.5 | % | 76.5 | % | 41.0 | % | 35.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Unsold saleable acres (a) |
6,717 | 7,109 | (392 | ) | 6,717 | 7,109 | (392 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Acres subject to sales contracts
third parties |
291 | 69 | 222 | 291 | 69 | 222 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate sales price of acres
subject to sales contracts to third
parties |
$ | 92,451 | 20,281 | 72,170 | 92,451 | 20,281 | 72,170 |
(a) | Includes approximately 62 acres related to assets held for sale as of September 30, 2007 |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Revenues from sales of real estate decreased 90.1% to $757,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to $8.3 million during the same period in 2006. Revenues for the
three months ended September 30, 2007 were comprised of look back provisions of $177,000 compared
to $231,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2006. Look back revenue relates to
incremental revenue received from homebuilders based on the final resale price to the homebuilders
customer. Certain of the Land Divisions contracts contain these
provisions. In the three months
ended September 30, 2007, we also recognized deferred revenue on previously sold bulk land and
residential lots totaling approximately $274,000, of which $156,000 was related to the sales to the
Primary Homebuilding segment and is eliminated in consolidation. In addition, in the three months
ended September 30, 2007, we sold two residential lots encompassing approximately one acre in
Tradition, South Carolina with a gross sales price of $418,000, in which we recognized revenue of
$306,000 and deferred $112,000 based on percentage of completion
accounting. In the three months
ended September 30, 2006, 29 acres were sold
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in
Tradition, Florida in which we recognized revenue of $8.1 million. In
2007, damand for residential land in Tradition, Florida continues to slow dramatically. Management continues to focus on commercial
land sales and the leasing and development of its retail centers for which there has been more
demand. At Tradition, South Carolina, management is completing the development of the initial
phases and expects a marketing launch in the spring of 2008.
Other revenues increased $168,000 to $711,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007,
compared to $543,000 during the same period in 2006. This was due to increased revenues relating
to irrigation services provided to both homebuilders and the residents of Tradition, Florida, and
marketing income associated with Tradition, Florida.
Cost of sales of real estate decreased $4.5 million to $256,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, as compared to $4.8 million for the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in
sales of real estate.
Margin percentage increased to 66.2% in the three months ended September 30, 2007 from 42.7%
in the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in margin is primarily due to 100%
margin being realized on lookback revenue because the costs were fully expensed at the time of
closing. The increased margin attributable to lookback revenue was slightly offset by a lower
margin on the lot sales in South Carolina in the three months ended September 30, 2007 of 35.0%
compared to a margin of 40.9% on the land sold in the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 26.9% to $4.2 million during the three
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $3.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase
is the result of higher employee compensation and benefits and other general and administrative
costs. The number of employees increased to 68 at September 30, 2007, from 63 at September 30,
2006, as additional personnel were added to support development activity in Tradition, South
Carolina. In addition, general and administrative costs increased related to increased expenses
associated with our commercial leasing activities and increased payments to property owners
associations.
Interest incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $3.0
million and $1.7 million, respectively. Interest capitalized totaled $2.2 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $1.7 million during the same period in 2006. The
difference in the interest incurred and capitalized which is included in interest expense in the
three months ended September 30, 2007 of approximately $829,000 was attributable to funds borrowed
by Core Communities but then loaned to Levitt Corporation. The capitalization of this interest
occurred at the consolidated eliminations level and all intercompany interest expense and income
was eliminated on a consolidated basis. Interest incurred was higher due to higher outstanding
balances of notes and mortgage notes payable and due to an increase in the average interest rate on
variable-rate debt. Most of Core Communities variable-rate debt is indexed to various LIBOR
rates, which averaged lower rates in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same
period September 30, 2007. Cost of sales of real estate for the three months ended September 30,
2007 did not include any previously capitalized interest, as compared to $151,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2006.
Interest and other income increased from $284,000 during the three months ending September 30,
2006 to $1.4 million during the same period in 2007. The increase primarily relates to $829,000 in
inter-segment interest income associated with the aforementioned intercompany loan to Levitt
Corporation which is eliminated in consolidation.
The income (loss) from discontinued operations net of tax, which comprises two commercial
leasing projects at Core Communities increased $819,000 from a $7,000 loss in the three months
ended September 30, 2006 to income of $812,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 The
increase is due to increased commercial lease activity generating higher rental revenues.
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Revenues from sales of real estate decreased 88.4% to $3.5 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $29.7 million during the same period in 2006.
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 included look back provisions of $1.4
million compared to $321,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. We also recognized
deferred revenue on previously sold bulk land and residential lots totaling approximately $1.3
million, of which $584,000 related to sales to the Primary Homebuilding segment and is eliminated
in consolidation. In addition, in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 we sold five
residential lots encompassing approximately two acres in Tradition, South Carolina with a gross
sales price of $1.0 million, in which we recognized revenue of $734,000 and deferred $270,000 based
on percentage of completion accounting. In the nine months ended September 30, 2006, 134 acres
were sold in Tradition, Florida in which we recognized revenue of $29.3 million. In 2007, demand
for residential land in Tradition, Florida continues to slow dramatically. Management continues to
focus on commercial land sales and the leasing and development of its retail centers for which
there has been more demand. At Tradition, South Carolina, management is completing the development
of the initial phases and expects a marketing launch in the spring of 2008.
Other revenues increased $1.0 million to $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2007, compared to $1.5 million during the same period in 2006. This was due to increased revenues
related to irrigation services provided to both homebuilders and the residents of Tradition,
Florida, and marketing income associated with Tradition, Florida.
Cost of sales decreased $16.7 million to $811,000 during the nine months ended September 30,
2007, as compared to $17.5 million for the same period in 2006 due to the decrease in sales of real
estate.
Margin percentage increased to 76.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from 41.0% in
the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in margin is primarily due to 100% margin
being realized on lookback revenue because the costs were fully expensed at the time of closing.
The increased margin attributable to lookback revenue was slightly offset by a lower margin on the
land sales in Tradition, South Carolina in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of 33.4%
compared to a margin of 40.5% on the land sold in the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 28.4% to $11.4 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $8.9 million in the same period in 2006. The increase
is the result of higher employee compensation and benefits and other general and administrative
costs. The number of employees increased to 68 at September 30, 2007, from 63 at September 30,
2006, as additional personnel were added to support development activity in Tradition, South
Carolina. General and administrative costs increased related to increased expenses associated
with our commercial leasing activities, increased legal expenditures, increased insurance costs and
increased marketing and advertising expenditures designed to attract buyers in Florida and
establish a market presence in South Carolina.
Interest incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $8.2
million and $4.5 million, respectively. Interest capitalized totaled $6.4 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $4.5 million during the same period in 2006. The
difference in the interest incurred and capitalized which is included in interest expense in the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 of approximately $1.9 million was attributable to funds
borrowed by Core Communities but then loaned to Levitt Corporation. As noted above, interest
incurred was higher due to higher outstanding balances of notes and mortgage notes payable and due
to an increase in the average interest rate on variable-rate debt. Cost of sales of real estate
for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 included approximately $1,000 in previously
capitalized interest, as compared to $249,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Interest and other income increased from $2.2 million during the nine months ending September
30, 2006 to $3.4 million during the same period in 2007. The increase relates to an increase in
inter-segment interest income associated with the aforementioned intercompany loan with Levitt
Corporation which is eliminated in consolidation
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offset by a decrease in gain on sale of fixed
assets which totaled $1.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $18,000
in the same period in 2007.
The income from discontinued operations which comprises two commercial leasing projects at
Core Communities, increased $893,000 from $24,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to
$917,000 in the same period in 2007. The increase is due to increased commercial lease activity
generating higher rental revenues.
OTHER OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended September 30, | Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | | | 6,574 | | 6,574 | |||||||||||||||||
Other revenues |
258 | 325 | (67 | ) | 693 | 1,121 | (428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
258 | 325 | (67 | ) | 7,267 | 1,121 | 6,146 | |||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
10,259 | 749 | 9,510 | 16,778 | 2,047 | 14,731 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
6,776 | 7,070 | (294 | ) | 21,940 | 20,330 | 1,610 | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
536 | | 536 | 536 | | 536 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
17,571 | 7,819 | 9,752 | 39,254 | 22,377 | 16,877 | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from Bluegreen Corporation |
4,418 | 6,923 | (2,505 | ) | 7,519 | 9,026 | (1,507 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income |
285 | 478 | (193 | ) | 933 | 1,146 | (213 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(12,610 | ) | (93 | ) | (12,517 | ) | (23,535 | ) | (11,084 | ) | (12,451 | ) | ||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes |
4,594 | 271 | 4,323 | 7,500 | 5,006 | 2,494 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (8,016 | ) | 178 | (8,194 | ) | (16,035 | ) | (6,078 | ) | (9,957 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other Operations include all other Company operations, including Levitt Commercial, Parent
Company general and administrative expenses, earnings from our investment in Bluegreen and earnings
(loss) from investments in various real estate projects and trusts. We currently own approximately
9.5 million shares of the common stock of Bluegreen, which represented approximately 31.0% of
Bluegreens outstanding shares as of September 30, 2007. Under equity method accounting, we
recognize our pro-rata share of Bluegreens net income (net of purchase accounting adjustments) as
pre-tax earnings. Bluegreen has not paid dividends to its shareholders; therefore, our earnings
represent only our claim to the future distributions of Bluegreens earnings. Accordingly, we
record a tax liability on our portion of Bluegreens net income. Our earnings in Bluegreen
increase or decrease concurrently with Bluegreens reported results. Furthermore, a significant
reduction in Bluegreens financial position could potentially result in an impairment charge on our
investment against our future results of operations.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Other revenues decreased $67,000 to $258,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2007 from
$325,000 in the same period in 2006 due to the reduction in lease revenue received from a
sub-tenant in the corporate headquarters building. The sub-tenant leased space in our headquarters
building and returned a portion of this space to us in the fourth quarter of 2006, which we are now
occupying.
Cost of sales of real estate increased to $10.3 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, as compared to $749,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2006. Cost
of sales of real estate includes the expensing of interest previously capitalized. Interest in
Other Operations has typically been capitalized and
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amortized to cost of sales
in accordance with
the relief rate used in the Companys operating segments. This capitalization is for Other
Operations debt where interest is allocated to inventory in the other operating segments.
However, in the three months ended September 30, 2007 capitalized interest was written off in the
amount of $9.3 million related to the projects in the Homebuilding Division that have ceased
development.
Bluegreen reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 of $14.0 million,
as compared to net income of $21.9 million for the same period in 2006. Our interest in
Bluegreens earnings, net of purchase accounting adjustments, was $4.4 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007 compared to $6.9 million for the same period in 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $6.8 million during the three months
ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $7.1 million during the three months ended September 30,
2006. This decrease is primarily a result of the decrease in employee incentive compensation
offset in part by higher professional services expense and higher depreciation. Employee incentives
decreased by approximately $800,000, from $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30,
2006 to $600,000 for the same period in 2007. The decrease relates to the decreased profitability
anticipated by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2007 and lower number of employees
compared to 2006. The professional services expense increase was due to advisory services being
performed related to the Bankruptcy Cases that were filed on November 9, 2007 and associated legal
and accounting fees for this activity. These professional fees were slightly offset by a reduction
in non-capitalizable consulting services which were performed in the three months ended September
30, 2006 related to the systems implementation that did not exist in the same period in 2007.
Other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $536,000 which is
attributable to the expensing of certain leasehold improvements at Levitt Corporation. As part of
the reduction in force discussed above we vacated certain leased space. The leasehold
improvements related to this leased space will not be recovered and were written off in the three
months ended September 30, 2007. The space is currently under a plan to be subleased and rental
payments are expected to be recovered. There was no comparable charge in the same 2006 period.
Interest incurred and capitalized in Other Operations was approximately $2.9 million and $2.2
million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in
interest incurred was attributable to an increase in borrowings and an increase in the average
interest rate on our borrowings. Those amounts include adjustments to reconcile the amount of
interest eligible for capitalization on a consolidated basis with the amounts capitalized in the
Companys other business segments. As noted above, $9.3 million of impairment charges were
recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2007 associated with the write off capitalized
interest as a result of the cessation of development on certain Levitt and Sons projects.
Interest and other income was approximately $285,000 for the three months ended September 30,
2007 compared to $478,000 in the same period in 2006 primarily related to lower average cash
balances at the parent company in the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Revenue from sales of real estate was $6.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared to no revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Levitt Commercial delivered
17 flex warehouse units in 2007 while no units were delivered during the same period in 2006.
Levitt Commercial completed the sale of all flex warehouse units in inventory in 2007 and we have
no current plans for future sales from Levitt Commercial.
Other revenues decreased to $693,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $1.1
million in the same period in 2006 due to the reduction in leasing revenue received from the
sub-tenant described above.
Cost of sales of real estate increased to $16.8 million during the nine months ended September
30, 2007, as compared to $2.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 due to an
increase of $4.4 million associated with the delivery of the 17 flex warehouse units in the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, an
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increase of $9.3 million in capitalized interest impairment
charges as noted above and an increase of approximately $1.0 million in capitalized interest
amortization to cost of sales attributable to the increased interest costs incurred to fund
operations as a result of increased borrowings.
Bluegreen reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $23.4 million,
as compared to net income of $28.0 million for the same period in 2006. In the first quarter of
2006, Bluegreen adopted AICPA Statement of Position 04-02 Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing
Transactions (SOP 04-02) and recorded a one-time, non-cash, cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle charge of $4.5 million, which comprised of a significant portion of the
decline in earnings. Our interest in Bluegreens income was $7.5 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 compared to our interest in Bluegreens income of $9.0 million for the same
period in 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.6 million to $21.9 million during
the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $20.3 million during the same period in 2006.
The increase was primarily
attributable to increased compensation and benefits expense and increased professional
services expense. The increase in compensation and benefits expense was partially due to an
increase of approximately $253,000 in non-cash stock compensation expense due to the issuance of
stock options since September 2006 and a slight increase in average headcount (while headcount
declined as of September 30, 2007 there were more employees in March and June of 2007 as compared
to the same 2006 periods). The professional services expense increase was due to professional
services being performed related to the Bankruptcy Cases that were filed on November 9, 2007 and
increased legal fees related to the proposed merger with BFC which was subsequently cancelled in
August 2007. Other increases in selling, general and administrative expenses were due to increased
selling costs associated with the Levitt Commercial sales noted above and increased depreciation
attributable to the implementation of new software in October 2006.
Other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $536,000 attributable to the
expensing of certain leasehold improvements at Levitt Corporation, as noted above.
Interest incurred and capitalized in Other Operations was approximately $8.0 million and $5.1
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in
interest incurred was attributable to an increase in the average balance of our borrowings (certain
of the Trust Preferred Securities were issued during 2006). Those amounts include adjustments to
reconcile the amount of interest eligible for capitalization on a consolidated basis with the
amounts capitalized in our other business segments and are net of the capitalized interest
impairment charges as discussed above.
Interest and other income was approximately $933,000 for the three months ended September 30,
2007 compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2006 primarily related to lower average cash
balances at the parent company in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
September 30, 2007 compared to December 31, 2006
Our total assets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $900.4 million and $1.1
billion, respectively.
The material changes in the composition of assets primarily resulted from:
| a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $12.6 million, which resulted from cash used in operations of $34.5 million, cash used in investing activities of $34.2 million offset by an increase in cash provided by financing activities of $56.0 million; | ||
| a net decrease in inventory of real estate of approximately $241.9 million primarily due to impairment charges of approximately $226.9 million; | ||
| an increase of $3.2 million in property and equipment associated with increased investment in commercial properties under construction at Core Communities; | ||
| an increase of $37.7 million in assets held for sale related to the development of two commercial projects which were previously included in property and equipment; and | ||
| an increase in other assets of $16.3 million related to current and deferred taxes from operating losses at Levitt and Sons partially offset by payment received on notes receivable related to land sales. |
Total liabilities at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $ 781.0 million and $747.4
million, respectively.
The material changes in the composition of total liabilities primarily resulted from:
| a net increase in notes and mortgage notes payable of $20.5 million, primarily related to project debt associated with 2006 land acquisitions and land development activities; | ||
| a decrease of $23.1 million in customer deposits reflecting the decline in customer backlog; | ||
| an increase of $1.8 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, relating to accruals for certain construction related activity, and the timing of invoices processed; and | ||
| an increase of $38.3 million in liabilities related to assets held for sale. |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Management assesses the Companys liquidity in terms of the Companys ability to generate cash
to fund its operating and investment activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
our primary sources of funds were the proceeds from the sale of real estate inventory and
borrowings from financial institutions. These funds were utilized primarily to develop and
construct real estate, to service and repay borrowings and to pay operating expenses.
The Company separately manages liquidity at the Levitt Corporation parent level, at the Core
Communities level and at the Levitt and Sons level. Subsidiary operations are generally financed
using operating assets as loan collateral and covenants at the subsidiary level, and parent company
guarantees are rarely provided and only on a limited basis.
Levitt Corporation (Parent level)
At September 30, 2007, Levitt Corporation had approximately $17.1 million of cash and $99.0
million of outstanding debt. On October 1, 2007, Levitt Corporation completed a rights offering to
its shareholders which generated cash proceeds of approximately $152.8 million. Debt principally
consisted of approximately $86.9 million of junior subordinated debentures associated with the
issuance of Trust Preferred Securities, and subordinated investment notes which are unsecured and
do not contain any financial covenants. The balance of the
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$12.1 million in debt consisted
principally of secured financing on our Corporate headquarters building which does not contain any
financial covenants.
On October 25, 2007, in connection with Levitt Corporations acquisition of the membership
interests in Levitt and Sons of Jasper County, LLC, a subsidiary of Levitt and Sons which owns the
150 acre parcel in Tradition, South Carolina (now known as Carolina Oak Homes LLC; see note 20 to
the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements Subsequent Events), Levitt Corporation
became the obligor for the entire outstanding balance of $34.1 million under the facility
collaterized by the 150 acre parcel (the Carolina Oak Loan). The Carolina Oak Loan was modified
in connection with the acquisition. Levitt Corporation was previously a guarantor of this loan and
as partial consideration for the Carolina Oak Loan, the membership interest of Levitt and Sons,
previously pledged by Levitt Corporation to the lender, was released. The outstanding balance
under the Carolina Oak Loan may be increased by approximately $11.2 million to fund certain
infrastructure improvements and to complete the construction of fourteen residential units
currently under construction. The Carolina Oak Loan is collateralized by a first mortgage on the
150 acre parcel in Tradition, South Carolina and guaranteed by Carolina Oak Homes LLC. The
Carolina Oak Loan is due and payable on March 21, 2011 and may be extended on the anniversary date
of the facility for one additional year, at the discretion of the financial institution. Interest
accrues under the facility at the Prime Rate (7.75% at September 30, 2007) and is payable monthly.
The Carolina Oak Loan is subject to customary terms, conditions and covenants, including the
lenders right to accelerate the debt upon a material adverse change with respect to the borrower.
Levitt Corporation is primarily a holding company, and in light of Levitt and Sons bankruptcy
filing, the cash needs of Core Communities and Bluegreens history of not paying dividends, it is
not anticipated that Levitt Corporation will receive management fees from its subsidiaries for the
foreseeable future.
Core Communities
At September 30, 2007, Core had approximately $6.8 million of cash as well as availability
under its various lines of credit of $28.5 million, and $196.3 million in outstanding debt. Core
has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant land development expenditures in both
Tradition, Florida and in Tradition, South Carolina. The current investment in land and development
has been financed primarily through secured borrowings, which totaled $131.7 million at September
30, 2007. Tradition, South Carolina is in the early stage of the master planned communitys
development cycle and significant investments have been made and will be required in the future to
develop the master community infrastructure. Sales in Tradition, South Carolina have been limited
to golf course lots sold to various builders and an internal land sale to Levitt and Sons completed
in December 2006 ( See above for a description of the acquisition of Carolina Oak Homes, LLC, the
entity which owns such land, by Levitt Corporation). The recent investments in Tradition, Florida
have been primarily to build infrastructure which would allow support for the master planned
community and the sale of various commercial land parcels. In addition to cash from sales of land
and secured lending facilities, Core also supplements its financing needs through proceeds from
bonds issued by community development districts which support the development of infrastructure
improvements such as roadway expansion and expressway interchanges. These bonds are further
discussed in the below section Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations.
Additionally, Core has undertaken construction projects on certain commercial land parcels within
its developments. At September 30, 2007, Core had incurred debt of $64.6 million in connection
with the development of these commercial properties which are being actively marketed for sale.
These assets and related liabilities are classified as held for sale in the unaudited consolidated
statements of financial condition and are treated as discontinued operations for accounting
purposes. See further discussion in Executive Overview.
Possible liquidity sources available to Core include the sale of the commercial properties,
and the sale or pledging of additional unencumbered land. The debt covenants at Core generally
consist of net worth, liquidity and loan to value financial covenants. The loans which provide the
primary financing for Tradition, Florida and Tradition, South Carolina have an annual appraisal and
re-margining requirement. Should land prices decline, reappraisals could result in significant
future re-margining payments. Loans at Core are only cross collateralized and/or cross defaulted
with other assets or loans of a given lender for other loans made to Core by that lender. Given
the overall state of the homebuilding industry in Florida and the oversupply of single-family
residential land
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in the St. Lucie market, we do not expect any meaningful single-family residential
land sales in the near future. Management efforts will continue to be focused on commercial and
other land sales in Florida and commercial and residential sales in South Carolina. There is no
assurance that Core will have sufficient funds to continue to develop its master planned
communities as currently contemplated without additional financing or equity investment.
Levitt and Sons
At September 30, 2007, Levitt and Sons had approximately $11.9 million of cash and $378.5
million in debt. In addition, Levitt and Sons had approximately $30.0 million in accounts payable,
the majority of which was past due. Levitt and Sons notes and mortgages payable to financial
institutions generally are only cross collateralized and/or cross defaulted with other assets or
loans of a given lender. With the exception of a loan made by Ohio Savings, none of the debt of
Levitt and Sons was guaranteed by Levitt Corporation. Based on non-payment of accounts payable,
contractors have filed liens on the properties on which they provided materials and labor. With
liens mounting on the properties, substantially all closings of completed homes have ceased,
resulting in an inability for Levitt and Sons to generate cash. Without additional funding from
the lenders or Levitt Corporation, Levitt and Sons ceased construction on its projects at the end
of September 2007.
In addition to debt funding to Levitt and Sons from third party financial institutions, Levitt
Corporation would periodically loan funds to Levitt and Sons. Loans to Levitt and Sons at
September 30, 2007 from Levitt Corporation totaled approximately $84.3 million. Of this loan
amount, $3.3 million was collateralized by a pledge of notes and mortgages receivable that
resulted from seller financing on a land sale and mortgages assigned to Levitt and Sons as a result
of the bankruptcy of a home mortgage lender. Subsequent to September 30, 2007, $2.8 million of the
loan to Levitt Corporation was reduced in connection with the sale or maturity of the underlying
notes and mortgages receivable. In addition, on November 9, 2007, Levitt Corporation indicated that
it will pay up to $5 million in the aggregate to terminated Levitt and Sons employees to supplement
the limited termination benefits granted by Levitt and Sons to those employees. Levitt and Sons is
restricted in the amount of termination benefits it can pay to its former employees by virtue of
its filing under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries filed a
voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. See Part II. Item 1. Legal Proceedings
for a discussion of the Bankruptcy Cases.
As Levitt and Sons does not have sufficient funds without additional third party financing or
support from Levitt Corporation to continue development, the real estate projects represent
long-lived assets that have been effectively abandoned at September 30, 2007. According to SFAS No.
144, a long-lived asset to be disposed of other than by sale continues to be classified as held and
used until it is disposed of. Accordingly, the real estate projects that were abandoned are
reported as Inventory of Real Estate in the unaudited consolidated statements of financial
condition.
As a result of Levitt and Sons Bankruptcy Cases as well as other covenant defaults, Levitt
and Sons is in default under the terms of substantially all of its debt, including the following:
Facility Size | Type | Lender | Balance at 9/30/07 | |||
$30.0 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Wachovia | $9.5 million | |||
$12.0 Million
|
Construction | Ohio Savings | $1.1 million | |||
$26.5 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Wachovia | $8.6 million | |||
$125.0 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Key Bank | $95.2 million | |||
$125.0 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Bank of America | $102.5 million | |||
$75.0 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Regions | $24.4 million | |||
$125.0 Million
|
Acquisition, Development & Construction | Wachovia | $102.4 million |
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See Note 11 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 Financial
Statements for further discussion of material defaults.
At this time, it is not possible to predict the precise effect of the reorganization process
on the Levitt and Sons business and creditors or when and if Levitt and Sons may emerge from
bankruptcy nor is it possible to predict the effect of the Bankruptcy Cases and the reorganization
process on Levitt Corporation and its results of operations, cash flows or financial condition,
including those of its subsidiaries not included in the filing. No Reorganization Plan has been
submitted to the Bankruptcy Court. It is likely that, in connection with a final Reorganization
Plan, the liabilities of the Debtors will be found to exceed the fair value of their assets. This
would result in claims being paid at less than 100% of their face value and the extinguishment of
the equity interests of the pre-bankruptcy equity owners. At this time, it is not possible to
predict the outcome of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
In connection with the development of certain of its master planned communities, Core
Communities established community development districts to access bond financing for the funding of
infrastructure development and other projects within the community. If Core was not able to
establish community development districts, it would need to fund community infrastructure
development out of operating income or through other sources of financing or capital. The bonds
issued are obligations of the community development district and are repaid through assessments on
property within the district. To the extent that Core owns property within a district when
assessments are levied, it will be obligated to pay the assessments as they are due. As of
September 30, 2007, development districts in Tradition, Florida had $49.1 million of community
development district bonds outstanding and Core owned approximately 17% of the property in those
districts. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, Core recorded approximately $306,000
in assessments on property it owned in the districts of which $298,000 was capitalized to inventory
as development costs and will be recognized as cost of sales when the assessed properties are sold
to third parties.
In addition to the property owned by Core Communities, Levitt and Sons owned approximately 18%
of the property in those districts as of September 30, 2007. During the three months ended
September 30, 2007, no assessments were recorded by Levitt and Sons.
The following table summarizes contractual obligations for Core Communities and the Other
Operations segment as of September 30, 2007 (in thousands):
Payments due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | 2 - 3 | 4 - 5 | More than | |||||||||||||||||
Category (2) | Total | 1 year | Years | Years | 5 years | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt obligations (1) |
$ | 230,673 | 3,960 | 38,736 | 79,863 | 108,114 | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations |
4,393 | 1,133 | 1,390 | 557 | 1,313 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase Obligations |
14,220 | 14,220 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total Obligations |
$ | 249,286 | 19,313 | 40,126 | 80,420 | 109,427 | ||||||||||||||
(1) | Amounts exclude interest because terms of repayment are based on construction activity and sales volume. In addition, a large portion of our debt is based on variable rates. | |
(2) | These amounts represent scheduled principal payments and some of those borrowings require the repayment of specified amounts upon a sale of portions of the property securing those obligations. |
Long-term debt obligations consist of notes, mortgage notes and bonds payable. Operating
lease obligations consist of lease commitments. Purchase obligations consist of contracts to
acquire real estate properties for development and sale for which due diligence has been completed
and our deposit is committed; however our
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liability for not completing the purchase of any such
property is generally limited to the deposit we made under the relevant contract. At September 30,
2007, we had $400,000 in deposits securing $14.2 million of purchase commitments. This amount less
a nominal fee was refunded in October 2007 upon cancellation of the related contract
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, Levitt and Sons received various default notices as
discussed above in Liquidity and Capital Resources from certain lending institutions, and was
determined to be not compliant with the financial covenants at September 30, 2007. As such, due to
the default by Levitt and Sons and failure to cure such default in accordance with the loan
agreements, debt which totals $378.5 million becomes immediately due and payable. Additionally as
discussed above, on November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries,
filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Under
Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays most
actions against Levitt and Sons, including most actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to
exercise control of the property of Levitt and Sons. Absent an order of the Bankruptcy Court,
substantially all pre-petition liabilities including debt and lease
obligations will be subject to settlement under a plan of reorganization, and therefore the
timing and amount of these liabilities cannot be estimated at this time for Levitt and Sons.
At September 30, 2007, Core Communities had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit of
approximately $13.1 million, and Levitt and Sons had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit
of approximately $52.8 million. These surety bonds and letters of credit related to performance
and maintenance obligations of the respective entities to various governmental entities to
construct improvements in various communities and, in the case of Levitt and Sons, to guarantee
certain escrowed customer deposits that were released to Levitt and Sons. Levitt Corporation has
guaranteed $22.3 million of the obligations under these surety bonds and letters of credit, which
includes $10.3 million relating to Core Communities projects and $12.0 million relating to Levitt
and Sons projects. The Company estimates that approximately $12.9 million of work remains to
complete the improvements at Core Communities projects and does not believe that any outstanding
surety bonds or letters of credit of Core Communities are likely to be drawn.
Due to the cessation of most development activity in Levitt and Sons projects as of September
30, 2007, the Company evaluated the likelihood that surety bonds and letters of credit supporting
any Levitt and Sons projects would be drawn. It is unclear given the uncertainty involved in
bankruptcy proceedings and the cessation of development activities whether and to what extent any
of these surety bonds or letters of credit of Levitt and Sons will be drawn; however, in the event
that these obligations are drawn, Levitt Corporation would be responsible for up to $12.0 million
in accordance with the terms of these instruments, and it is unlikely that Levitt Corporation would
receive any repayment, assets or other consideration if it were required to pay any of these
amounts. It is not probable that Levitt Corporation will be responsible for any obligations under
these surety bonds, nor is any amount of future loss estimable at September 30, 2007.
In addition to the above contractual obligations, we recorded $2.3 million in unrecognized tax
benefits related to FIN 48.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The discussion contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006 under Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,
provides quantitative and qualitative disclosures about the Companys primary market risks which
are interest rate and equity pricing risks.
BFC
Market risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market valuations
that arise from interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk and
equity price risk. BFCs primary market risk is equity price risk.
Because BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are consolidated in the Companys financial
statements, an increase or decrease in the market price of their stock would not impact the
Companys consolidated financial statements. However, a significant change in the market price of
either of these securities would likely have an effect on the market price of our common stock.
The market price of BFCs common stock and of BFCs directly held equity securities are important
to the valuation and financing capability of BFC. Included in the Companys Consolidated
Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2007 were $1.1 million of publicly traded
equity securities held by BFC and BFCs $20.0 million investment in Benihana Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock for which no current market is available (unless converted into common stock). The
ability to realize or liquidate these investments will depend on future market and economic
conditions and the ability to register the shares of Benihanas common stock in the event that our
investment in Benihanas Series B Convertible Preferred stock is converted, all of which are
subject to significant risk.
At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, BFC had no amounts outstanding under its $14.0
million line of credit. The interest rate on the line of credit is an adjustable rate tied to
LIBOR. Should BFC draw advances under the line of credit, it would be subjected to interest rate
risk to the extent that there were changes in the LIBOR index.
BankAtlantic Bancorp
The majority of BankAtlantics assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, the
earnings and growth of BankAtlantic are significantly affected by interest rates, which are subject
to the influence of economic conditions generally, both domestic and foreign, and also to the
monetary and fiscal policies of the United States and its agencies, particularly the Federal
Reserve Board. The nature and timing of any changes in such policies or general economic conditions
and their effect on BankAtlantic cannot be controlled and are extremely difficult to predict.
Changes in interest rates impact BankAtlantics net interest income as well as the valuation of its
assets and liabilities. BankAtlantics interest rate risk position did not significantly change
during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. For a discussion on the effect of changing
interest rates on BankAtlantics earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30,
2007, see Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations Net Interest Income.
Included in the Companys Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2007
were $59.6 million of publicly traded equity securities (not including Stifel shares) and $16.7
million of privately held equity securities that subject it to equity pricing risks arising in
connection with changes in the relative values due to changing market and economic conditions and
the results of operation and financial condition of the companies within the portfolio. Volatility
or a decline in the financial markets can negatively impact the Companys net income as a result of
devaluation of these investments. Also included in the Companys Consolidated Statement of
Financial Condition at September 30, 2007 was a $124.8 million investment in Stifel equity
securities received in connection with the merger of Ryan Beck with Stifel in February 2007. The
value of these securities will vary based on general equity market conditions, the brokerage
industry volatility, the results of operations and financial condition of Stifel and the general
liquidity of Stifel common stock.
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Levitt
Levitt has a risk of loss associated with its debt and is subject to interest rate risk on its
long-term debt. At September 30, 2007, Levitt had $569.6 million in borrowings with adjustable
rates tied to the prime rate and/or LIBOR rates and $104.1 million in borrowings with fixed or
initially-fixed rates. Consequently, for debt tied to an indexed rate, changes in interest rates
may affect earnings and cash flows, but generally would not impact the fair value of such debt.
With respect to fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair market value
of the debt but not earnings or cash flow.
Assuming the variable rate debt balance of $569.6 million outstanding at September 30, 2007
(which does not include initially fixed-rate obligations which will not become floating rate during
2007) were to remain constant, each one percentage point increase in interest rates would increase
the interest incurred by Levitt by approximately $5.7 million per year.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedure
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation,
with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring
that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
the SECs rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In addition, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, evaluated our internal control over financial reporting, and there
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period
covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Joseph C. Hubbard, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, vs.
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., James A. White, Valerie C. Toalson, Jarrett S. Levan and Alan B. Levan,
Case No. 07-61542-Civ, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida.
On October 29, 2007, Joseph C. Hubbard filed a purported class-action in the United States
District Court, Southern District of Florida, against BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and four of its
current and former officers. The Complaint alleges that during the purported class period of
November 9, 2005 through October 25, 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. and the named officers
knowingly and/or recklessly made misrepresentations of material fact regarding BankAtlantic and
specifically BankAtlantics loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses. The complaint asserts
claims for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder,
and seeks unspecified damages. BankAtlantic Bancorp believes the claims are without merit and
intends to vigorously defend the action. Separately, we subsequently received a shareholder demand
for an independent investigation and a derivative lawsuit to be brought on behalf of BankAtlantic
Bancorp against those individuals determined to be responsible for substantially the same alleged
improper and illegal actions as are alleged in the complaint.
Bankruptcy of Levitt and Sons
On November 9, 2007, Levitt and Sons and substantially all of its subsidiaries (collectively,
the Debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Under Section 362 of the
Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays most actions against the
Debtors, including most actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to exercise control of the
property of the Debtors. Absent an order of the Bankruptcy Court, substantially all pre-petition
liabilities will be subject to settlement under a plan of reorganization.
The Office of United States Trustee, a division of the Department of Justice, will appoint an
official committee of unsecured creditors (the Creditors Committee). The Creditors Committee
and its legal representatives have a right to be heard on all matters that come before the
Bankruptcy Court. If the Debtors file a plan of reorganization or liquidation, the rights and
claims of various creditors and security holders will be determined by a plan of reorganization
that is confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court. Under the priority rules established by the Bankruptcy
Code, certain post-petition liabilities and pre-petition liabilities are given priority over
pre-petition indebtedness and need to be satisfied before unsecured creditors or stockholders are
entitled to any distribution.
Reorganization Plan. In order to exit the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases successfully, the
Debtors would need to propose, and obtain confirmation by the Bankruptcy Court of, a plan of
reorganization or liquidation (the Reorganization Plan) that satisfies the requirements of the
Bankruptcy Code. As provided by the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors initially have the exclusive right
to solicit a plan. At this time, it is not possible to predict the precise effect of the
reorganization process on Levitt and Sons business and creditors or when and if Levitt and Sons
may emerge from bankruptcy nor is it possible to predict the effect of the Bankruptcy Cases and the
reorganization process on Levitt Corporation and its results of operations, cash flows or financial
condition, including those of its subsidiaries not included in the bankruptcy filing. No
Reorganization Plan has been submitted to the Bankruptcy Court. A liquidating plan of
reorganization is expected to be filed shortly after the filing.
Chapter 7; Dismissal of the Bankruptcy Cases. If the Debtors fail to file a Reorganization
Plan or if the Bankruptcy Court does not confirm a Reorganization Plan filed by the Debtors, one or
more of the Debtors Bankruptcy Cases could be converted to cases under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy
Code. Under Chapter 7, a trustee is appointed to collect the Debtors assets, reduce them to cash
and distribute the proceeds to the Debtors creditors
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in accordance with the statutory scheme of the Bankruptcy Code. Alternatively, in the event the
Debtors Reorganization Plan is not confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, in lieu of conversion to
Chapter 7, the Bankruptcy Court could dismiss one or more of the Debtors Bankruptcy Cases.
It is likely that, in connection with a final Reorganization Plan, the liabilities of the
Debtors will be found to exceed the fair value of their assets. This would result in claims being
paid at less than 100% of their face value and the extinguishment of the equity interests of the
pre-bankruptcy equity owners. At this time, it is not possible to predict the outcome of the
bankruptcy proceedings.
Accounting Impact. Based on this filing and the uncertainties surrounding the nature, timing
and specifics of the bankruptcy proceedings, Levitt Corporation anticipates that it will
de-consolidate Levitt and Sons as of November 9, 2007, eliminating all future operations from its
financial results, and will prospectively account for any remaining investment in Levitt and Sons,
net of any outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons, as a cost method investment. Under cost
method accounting, income would only be recognized to the extent of cash received in the future.
At September 30, 2007, Levitt Corporation had a negative investment in Levitt and Sons of $88.2
million and there are outstanding advances due from Levitt and Sons of $84.3 million at Levitt
Corporation resulting in a net negative investment of $3.9 million. After November 9, 2007, Levitt
Corporation will continue to evaluate its cost method investment in Levitt and Sons to determine
the appropriate treatment based upon the realizability of the investment balance. Any
deconsolidation would be reflected in the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, except for the following:
Levitt Corporation and Levitt and Sons are subject to various risks associated with Levitt and
Sons bankruptcy filing.
Levitt Corporation and Levitt and Sons are subject to risks associated with Levitt and Sons
insolvency and bankruptcy filing, including: risks and uncertainties inherent in bankruptcy
proceedings and the inability to predict the precise effect of the reorganization and/or
liquidation process on Levitt and Sons business and creditors or on Levitt Corporation and its
results of operation and financial condition; Levitt and Sons ability to develop, prosecute,
confirm and consummate a plan of reorganization or liquidation; risks associated with third parties
seeking and obtaining bankruptcy court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for
Levitt and Sons to propose and confirm a plan of reorganization, for the appointment of a Chapter
11 trustee or to convert Levitt and Sons bankruptcy case to a Chapter 7 liquidation proceeding;
risks associated with creditors of Levitt and Sons seeking to assert claims against Levitt
Corporation or any of its subsidiaries other than Levitt and Sons, whether or not such claims have
any merit, and the risk that Levitt Corporations or any such subsidiarys assets become subject to
or included in Levitt and Sons bankruptcy case; the timing and amount of additional impairment
charges or write-offs that Levitt Corporation may be required to record as a result of the
bankruptcy proceedings and the extent of Levitt Corporations expenses and liabilities associated
with the bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, Levitt and Sons bankruptcy and the publicity
surrounding its filing might also adversely affect the businesses and relationships with employees,
customers and suppliers of Levitt Corporation and its subsidiaries other than Levitt and Sons.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
See Note 11 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1
Financial Statements and Part I, Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources in the section Homebuilding & Real
Estate Development, for a discussion of Levitt and Sons defaults under the terms of substantially
all of its outstanding debt.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1 *
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Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
Exhibit 31.2 *
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Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
Exhibit 31.3 *
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Chief Accounting Officer Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
Exhibit 32.1 **
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Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
Exhibit 32.2 **
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Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
Exhibit 32.3 **
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Chief Accounting Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* | Exhibits filed with this Form 10-Q | |
** | Exhibits furnished with this Form 10-Q |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BFC FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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Date: November 14, 2007 | By: | /s/ Alan B. Levan | ||
Alan B. Levan, Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: November 14, 2007 | By: | /s/ George P. Scanlon | ||
George P. Scanlon, Executive Vice President | ||||
and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Date: November 14, 2007 | By: | /s/ Maria R. Scheker | ||
Maria R. Scheker, Chief Accounting Officer | ||||