Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corp - Quarter Report: 2007 March (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES 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 March 31, 2007
OR
o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission File Number
001-09071
001-09071
BFC Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
Florida | 59-2022148 | |
(State of Organization) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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, 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 for each of the Registrants classes of common stock, as
of May 8, 2007.
Class A Common Stock of $.01 par value, 28,756,088 shares outstanding
Class B Common Stock of $.01 par value, 7,090,653 shares outstanding
Class B Common Stock of $.01 par value, 7,090,653 shares outstanding
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BFC Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries
Index to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
Index to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements: |
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EX-31.1 Section 302 Certification of CEO | ||||||||
EX-31.2 Section 302 Certification of CFO | ||||||||
EX-31.3 Section 302 Certification of CAO | ||||||||
EX-32.1 Section 906 Certification of CEO | ||||||||
EX-32.2 Section 906 Certification of CFO | ||||||||
EX-32.2 Section 906 Certification of CAO |
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data)
(In thousands, except share data)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 204,609 | $ | 201,123 | ||||
Securities available for sale (at fair value) |
677,836 | 653,659 | ||||||
Investment
securities (approximate fair value: $291,137 in 2007 and $229,546 in 2006) |
293,560 | 227,208 | ||||||
Tax certificates net of allowance of $3,782 in 2007 and $3,699 in 2006 |
157,062 | 195,391 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost which approximates fair value |
69,503 | 80,217 | ||||||
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
of $50,926 in 2007 and $44,173 in 2006 |
4,619,630 | 4,594,192 | ||||||
Loans held for sale |
6,235 | 9,313 | ||||||
Real estate held for development and sale |
863,453 | 847,492 | ||||||
Real estate owned |
23,135 | 21,747 | ||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
123,230 | 124,521 | ||||||
Properties and equipment, net |
317,369 | 298,513 | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
76,937 | 77,324 | ||||||
Other assets |
82,940 | 84,303 | ||||||
Discontinued operations assets held for sale |
| 190,763 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 7,515,499 | $ | 7,605,766 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Liabilities: |
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Deposits |
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Non-interest bearing |
$ | 1,031,628 | $ | 995,920 | ||||
Interest bearing |
3,053,394 | 2,871,116 | ||||||
Total deposits |
4,085,022 | 3,867,036 | ||||||
Customer deposits on real estate held for sale |
32,358 | 42,696 | ||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,297,055 | 1,517,058 | ||||||
Short term borrowings |
119,513 | 128,411 | ||||||
Subordinated debentures, notes and bonds payable |
616,411 | 560,624 | ||||||
Junior subordinated debentures |
348,318 | 348,318 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net |
5,943 | 10,646 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
144,314 | 159,823 | ||||||
Discontinued operations liabilities held for sale |
| 95,246 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
6,648,934 | 6,729,858 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
689,758 | 698,323 | ||||||
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 in 2007 and 2006 |
| | ||||||
Class A common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 28,755,904 in 2007 and 28,755,882 in 2006 |
266 | 266 | ||||||
Class B common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 7,090,652 in 2007 and 7,090,652 in 2006 |
69 | 69 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
93,934 | 93,910 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
81,295 | 81,889 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity before
accumulated other comprehensive income |
175,564 | 176,134 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
1,243 | 1,451 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
176,807 | 177,585 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 7,515,499 | $ | 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)
(In thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
(As adjusted) | ||||||||
Revenues |
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BFC Activities: |
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Interest and dividend income |
$ | 499 | $ | 560 | ||||
Other income |
951 | 443 | ||||||
1,450 | 1,003 | |||||||
Financial Services: |
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Interest and dividend income |
93,540 | 87,873 | ||||||
Service charges on deposits |
24,595 | 19,099 | ||||||
Other service charges and fees |
7,033 | 6,222 | ||||||
Other income |
3,939 | 4,122 | ||||||
129,107 | 117,316 | |||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development: |
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Sales of real estate |
141,742 | 125,543 | ||||||
Interest and dividend income |
553 | 643 | ||||||
Other income |
4,117 | 2,056 | ||||||
146,412 | 128,242 | |||||||
Total revenues |
276,969 | 246,561 | ||||||
Costs and Expenses |
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BFC Activities: |
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Interest expense |
12 | 12 | ||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
2,744 | 2,437 | ||||||
Other expenses |
661 | 721 | ||||||
3,417 | 3,170 | |||||||
Financial Services: |
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Interest expense, net of interest capitalized |
46,218 | 37,200 | ||||||
Provision of loan losses |
7,461 | 163 | ||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
41,090 | 35,836 | ||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
15,944 | 12,614 | ||||||
Advertising and promotion |
5,858 | 8,618 | ||||||
Other expenses |
16,208 | 12,444 | ||||||
132,779 | 106,875 | |||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development: |
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Cost of sales of real estate |
112,908 | 102,055 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
32,645 | 26,453 | ||||||
Other expenses |
482 | 626 | ||||||
146,035 | 129,134 | |||||||
Total costs and expenses |
282,231 | 239,179 | ||||||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates |
2,893 | 771 | ||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest |
(2,369 | ) | 8,153 | |||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(102 | ) | 2,514 | |||||
Noncontrolling interest (loss) income |
(687 | ) | 5,729 | |||||
(Loss) from continuing operations |
(1,580 | ) | (90 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations, less income tax benefit of $3,405 in 2007 and $1,722 in 2006
and noncontrolling interest income (loss) of $6,206 in 2007 and $(1,225) in 2006 |
1,053 | (209 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) |
(527 | ) | (299 | ) | ||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(188 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stock |
$ | (715 | ) | $ | (487 | ) | ||
(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 Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
(Loss) earnings per common share: |
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Basic (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations |
0.03 | | ||||||
Basic (loss) per share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Diluted (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations |
0.03 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Diluted (loss) per share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
33,444 | 32,692 | ||||||
Diluted weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding |
33,444 | 32,692 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income Unaudited
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Net (loss) |
$ | (527 | ) | $ | (299 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Unrealized gains on securities available for sale, |
36 | 347 | ||||||
Unrealized (losses) gains associated with investment
in unconsolidated affiliates |
(4 | ) | 27 | |||||
Reclassification adjustments for net gain included in net income |
(240 | ) | (207 | ) | ||||
(208 | ) | 167 | ||||||
Comprehensive (loss) |
$ | (735 | ) | $ | (132 | ) | ||
The components of other comprehensive (loss) income relate to the Companys net
unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale and the Companys
proportionate shares of net unrealized gains on securities available for sale,
net of income tax provision of $22 in 2007 and $218 in 2006; unrealized gains
associated with investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates, net of
income tax provision (benefit) of $(2) in 2007 and $17 in 2006 and
reclassification adjustments from net gain included in net income, net of
income tax benefit of $(148) in 2007 and $(129) in 2006.
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity Unaudited
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compre- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Additional | hensive | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common | Common | Paid-in | Retained | Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Stock | Capital | Earnings | (Loss) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
$ | 266 | $ | 69 | $ | 93,910 | $ | 81,889 | $ | 1,451 | $ | 177,585 | ||||||||||||
Cumulative effect adjustment
upon adoption of
FASB Interpretation No. 48 |
| | | 121 | | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) |
| | | (527 | ) | | (527 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss), net of taxes |
| | | | (208 | ) | (208 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net effect of subsidiaries capital
transactions, net of taxes |
| | (234 | ) | | | (234 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends on 5% Preferred Stock |
| | | (188 | ) | | (188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation related
to stock options and restricted stock |
| | 258 | | | 258 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2007 |
$ | 266 | $ | 69 | $ | 93,934 | $ | 81,295 | $ | 1,243 | $ | 176,807 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BFC Financial Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Unaudited
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Operating activities: |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (27,069 | ) | $ | (119,956 | ) | ||
Investing activities: |
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Proceeds from redemption and maturities of investment
securities and tax certificates |
47,633 | 42,124 | ||||||
Purchase of investment securities and tax certificates |
(12,166 | ) | (20,054 | ) | ||||
Purchase of securities available for sale |
(45,275 | ) | (23,983 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of securities
available for sale |
64,631 | 29,001 | ||||||
Purchases of FHLB stock |
(450 | ) | (2,250 | ) | ||||
Redemption of FHLB stock |
11,164 | 11,381 | ||||||
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated subsidiaries
and real estate joint venture |
(2,624 | ) | (5,483 | ) | ||||
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates |
5,533 | 4,720 | ||||||
Net repayments (purchases and originations) of loans |
(36,678 | ) | 103,209 | |||||
Additions to the sales of real estate owned |
(1,407 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned |
106 | 965 | ||||||
Additions to property and equipment |
(26,677 | ) | (23,149 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment |
1,056 | | ||||||
Net proceeds from the sale of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. |
2,628 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
7,474 | 116,481 | ||||||
Financing activities: |
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Net increase in deposits |
217,986 | 208,090 | ||||||
Repayments of FHLB advances |
(925,000 | ) | (477,570 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from FHLB advances |
705,000 | 280,000 | ||||||
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements
to repurchase |
(23,623 | ) | (70,997 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased |
14,725 | (21,591 | ) | |||||
Repayments of secured borrowings |
| (26,516 | ) | |||||
Repayment of notes and bonds payable |
(61,621 | ) | (70,832 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes and bonds payable |
117,407 | 141,660 | ||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp excess tax benefits from
share-based compensation |
963 | 2,980 | ||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs |
(804 | ) | | |||||
Payments for offering costs |
(112 | ) | | |||||
Payment by BFC of the minimum witholding tax
upon exercise of stock option |
| (4,155 | ) | |||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends paid |
(188 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||
Payment by BankAtlantic Bancorp of
the minimum withholding tax upon exercise of stock options |
| (2,675 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of BankAtlantic Bancorp
Class A common stock |
698 | 473 | ||||||
Purchase and retirement of BankAtlantic Bancorp
subsidiary common stock |
(17,095 | ) | | |||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp cash dividends
paid to non-BFC shareholders |
(1,916 | ) | (1,832 | ) | ||||
Levitt cash dividends paid to non-BFC shareholders |
(330 | ) | (332 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
26,090 | (43,485 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
6,495 | (46,960 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
201,123 | 305,437 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents in discontinued operations assets
held for sale at the beginning of the period |
3,285 | | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents in discontinued operations assets
held for sale at the disposal date |
(6,294 | ) | | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 204,609 | $ | 258,477 | ||||
(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 Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Interest on borrowings and deposits, net of amounts capitalized |
$ | 47,188 | $ | 39,313 | ||||
Income taxes paid |
4,161 | 32,074 | ||||||
Supplementary disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Decrease in real estate inventory to property and equipment |
93 | 6,554 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in accumulated other comprehensive income,
net of taxes |
(208 | ) | 167 | |||||
Net decrease in shareholders equity from
the effect of subsidiaries capital transactions, net of income taxes |
(234 | ) | (454 | ) | ||||
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 | |
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 and Significant Accounting Policies
BFC Financial Corporation (BFC or the Company) (NYSE Arca: BFF) is a diversified holding
company that invests in and acquires private and public companies in different industries. BFC is
typically a long-term, buy and hold investor whose direct and indirect, 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 family dining business, and real estate investment banking and investment services.
BFCs current major holdings include BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (BankAtlantic Bancorp) (NYSE:
BBX) and its subsidiary, BankAtlantic, BankAtlantic Bancorps 16% ownership in Stifel Financial
Corp. (NYSE: SF); Levitt Corporation (Levitt) (NYSE: LEV), which includes its subsidiaries Levitt
and Sons, LLC (Levitt and Sons) and Core Communities, LLC (Core Communities); Levitt
Corporations 31% ownership in Bluegreen Corporation (Bluegreen) (NYSE:BXG); a minority interest
in the national restaurant chain, Benihana, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHN) and Cypress Creek Capital, Inc.
(CCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BFC. Although BFCs current holdings primarily consist of
minority positions, its more recent strategy is to focus on investments with an 80-100% ownership
potential. 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 its wholly-owned subsidiary,
BankAtlantic. On February 28, 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp completed the sale to Stifel Financial
Corp. of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. (Ryan Beck), a subsidiary 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 Statement of Operations for all periods
presented. The financial information of Ryan Beck is included in the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Condition as of December 31, 2006, and in the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders
Equity and Comprehensive Income and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for all periods
presented.
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 93 branches or stores located in Florida.
Levitt primarily develops single-family, multi-family and townhome communities through Levitt
and Sons and master-planned communities through Core Communities. Levitt also owns approximately
31% of the outstanding common stock of Bluegreen, 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. Levitts
homebuilding division operates primarily in Florida, but has in recent years commenced operations
in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina while its land division operates primarily in Florida and
South Carolina.
As a holding company with controlling positions in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require BFC to consolidate the financial results of these
companies. As a consequence, the assets and liabilities of both entities are 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 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. As shown below, BFCs economic
ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt is 22.07% and 16.61%, respectively, which results in
BFC recognizing 22.07% and 16.61% of BankAtlantic Bancorps and Levitts net income or loss,
respectively. The portion of income or loss in those subsidiaries not attributable to our economic
ownership interests is classified in our financial statements as noncontrolling interest and is
subtracted from income before income taxes to arrive at consolidated net income in our financial
statements.
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BFCs ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt as of March 31, 2007 was as follows:
Percent | ||||||||||||
Shares | Percent of | of | ||||||||||
Owned | Ownership | Vote | ||||||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
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Class A Common Stock |
8,329,236 | 15.16 | % | 8.03 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
4,876,124 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
13,205,360 | 22.07 | % | 55.03 | % | |||||||
Levitt |
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Class A Common Stock |
2,074,243 | 11.15 | % | 5.91 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
1,219,031 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
3,293,274 | 16.61 | % | 52.91 | % |
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial
information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the consolidated results of operations for the
three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006, changes in consolidated stockholders equity for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. Operating results
for the three month period ended March 31, 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 Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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 Statement of
Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was to adjust Financial Services costs and
expenses from $106.5 million as originally reported to $106.9 million as adjusted. For further
discussion on the implementation of SAB 108, see notes to the consolidated financial statements
appearing in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K 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. The presentation and allocation of assets and results of operations may not reflect the
actual economic costs of the
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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 would, in
managements view, likely not be impacted.
The Company is currently organized into three reportable segments: BFC Activities; Financial
Services; and Homebuilding & Real Estate Development.
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 our investment in Benihanas convertible preferred stock and other securities and investments,
advisory fee income and operating expenses of CCC, interest income from loans receivable, income
from the shared service arrangement with BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt and Bluegreen to provide
shared service operations in the areas of human resources, risk management, investor relations and
executive office administration. 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 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 and Levitt are included in our Financial Services and Homebuilding & Real Estate
Development segment, respectively.
Financial Services
Our Financial Services segment includes BankAtlantic Bancorp and its subsidiaries operations,
including the operations of BankAtlantic.
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development
Our Homebuilding & Real Estate Development segment includes Levitt Corporation and its
subsidiaries operations, including the operations of Levitt and Sons and Core Communities, as well
as Levitts investment in Bluegreen.
The accounting policies of the segments are generally the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2006. Inter-company transactions are eliminated for consolidated presentation.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on income (loss) from continuing operations after
tax and noncontrolling interest.
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The table below is segment information based on segment income (loss) from continuing
operations, after tax and noncontrolling interest, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006 (in thousands):
Homebuilding | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||||||
BFC | Financial | & Real Estate | and | |||||||||||||||||
2007 | Activities | Services | Development | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | $ | | $ | 141,742 | $ | | $ | 141,742 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend
income |
509 | 93,540 | 719 | (176 | ) | 94,592 | ||||||||||||||
Other income |
1,627 | 35,606 | 4,117 | (715 | ) | 40,635 | ||||||||||||||
2,136 | 129,146 | 146,578 | (891 | ) | 276,969 | |||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sale of real estate |
| | 112,908 | 112,908 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
12 | 46,394 | | (176 | ) | 46,230 | ||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
| 7,461 | | | 7,461 | |||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
3,466 | 79,493 | 33,388 | (715 | ) | 115,632 | ||||||||||||||
3,478 | 133,348 | 146,296 | (891 | ) | 282,231 | |||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings from
Unconsolidated affiliates |
| 1,146 | 1,747 | | 2,893 | |||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income
taxes and noncontrolling
interest |
(1,342 | ) | (3,056 | ) | 2,029 | | (2,369 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes |
(29 | ) | (852 | ) | 779 | | (102 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before
noncontrolling interest |
(1,313 | ) | (2,204 | ) | 1,250 | | (2,267 | ) | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(3 | ) | (1,727 | ) | 1,043 | | (687 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income from
continuing operations |
$ | (1,310 | ) | $ | (477 | ) | $ | 207 | $ | | $ | (1,580 | ) | |||||||
At March 31, 2007 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 43,984 | $ | 6,380,176 | $ | 1,121,192 | $ | (29,853 | ) | $ | 7,515,499 | |||||||||
Homebuilding | Adjusting | |||||||||||||||||||
BFC | Financial | & Real Estate | and | |||||||||||||||||
2006 | Activities | Services | Development | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | | $ | | $ | 125,543 | $ | | $ | 125,543 | ||||||||||
Interest and dividend
income |
570 | 87,873 | 785 | (152 | ) | 89,076 | ||||||||||||||
Other income |
1,004 | 29,540 | 2,055 | (657 | ) | 31,942 | ||||||||||||||
1,574 | 117,413 | 128,383 | (809 | ) | 246,561 | |||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sale of real estate |
| | 102,055 | | 102,055 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
12 | 37,352 | | (152 | ) | 37,212 | ||||||||||||||
Recovery for loan losses |
| 163 | | | 163 | |||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
3,277 | 69,748 | 27,381 | (657 | ) | 99,749 | ||||||||||||||
3,289 | 107,263 | 129,436 | (809 | ) | 239,179 | |||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings
(loss)from
unconsolidated affiliates |
| 820 | (49 | ) | | 771 | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income
taxes and noncontrolling
interest |
(1,715 | ) | 10,970 | (1,102 | ) | | 8,153 | |||||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes |
8 | 2,948 | (442 | ) | | 2,514 | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before
noncontrolling interest |
(1,723 | ) | 8,022 | (660 | ) | | 5,639 | |||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
1 | 6,279 | (551 | ) | | 5,729 | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from
continuing operations |
$ | (1,724 | ) | $ | 1,743 | $ | (109 | ) | $ | | $ | (90 | ) | |||||||
At March 31, 2006 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 48,595 | $ | 6,358,115 | $ | 952,567 | $ | (51,274 | ) | $ | 7,308,003 | |||||||||
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3. Discontinued Operations
On February 28, 2007, Ryan Beck merged with Stifel. Under the terms of the merger,
BankAtlantic Bancorp and 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 subject to the discussion which follows, 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). The
issuance of the Warrants is subject to Stifel shareholder approval. If the Stifel shareholders do
not approve the issuance of Warrants, then Stifel will pay an additional $20 million in cash in
lieu of the Warrants. Of the total merger consideration, BankAtlantic Bancorps portion is
2,377,354 shares of Stifel common stock, cash of $2.6 million and Warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 481,715 shares of Stifel common stock. Stifel has agreed to register the shares of Stifel
common stock issuable 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 March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp owns
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 in which sale is restricted for more than one year is accounted for as
investment securities at cost. Warrants are accounted for as derivatives. Included in the
Companys Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2007 under securities
available for sale and investment securities at cost are $31.2 million and $63.6 million,
respectively of Stifel common stock and included in financial instruments at fair value is $8.8
million of Warrants.
The Stifel 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
consummation of the transaction. The contingent earn-out payments, if any, will be accounted for
upon receipt as additional proceeds from the exchange of Ryan Beck common stock with a
corresponding increase in BankAtlantic Bancorps investment in Stifel. BankAtlantic Bancorp has
entered into separate agreements with each individual Ryan Beck option holder in order to allocate
the contingent earn-out payments.
The table below sets forth the gain on the sale of Ryan Beck included in the Consolidated
Statement of Operations in Discontinued operations (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 disposed |
89,399 | |||
Transaction cost |
2,543 | |||
Gain on disposal of Ryan Beck
before income taxes |
18,131 | |||
Provision for income taxes |
3,026 | |||
Noncontrolling interest |
12,915 | |||
Net gain on sale of Ryan Beck, net of noncontrolling interest
and income taxes |
$ | 2,190 | ||
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The table below sets forth the loss from operations of Ryan Beck included in the
Companys Consolidated Statement of Operations in Discontinued operations (in thousands):
For the Two Months | For the Three | |||||||
Ended February 28, | Months Ended | |||||||
2007 | March 31, 2006 | |||||||
Investment banking revenue |
$ | 37,836 | $ | 58,800 | ||||
Non-interest expenses |
||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
27,532 | 44,355 | ||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
2,984 | 3,871 | ||||||
Advertising and promotion |
740 | 1,567 | ||||||
Merger related costs (1) |
14,263 | | ||||||
Other expenses: |
||||||||
Professional fees |
1,106 | 1,951 | ||||||
Communications |
2,255 | 3,954 | ||||||
Floor broker and clearing fees |
1,162 | 2,719 | ||||||
Interest expense |
985 | 1,621 | ||||||
Other |
1,086 | 1,918 | ||||||
Total non-interest expenses |
52,113 | 61,956 | ||||||
(Loss) from Ryan Beck discontinued
operations before noncontrolling interest and income taxes |
(14,277 | ) | (3,156 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
(6,431 | ) | (1,722 | ) | ||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(6,709 | ) | (1,225 | ) | ||||
(Loss) from Ryan Beck discontinued operations, net of
noncontrolling interest and income taxes |
$ | (1,137 | ) | $ | (209 | ) | ||
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.
4. One-time Termination Benefits
During March 2007, BankAtlantic Bancorp reduced its workforce by approximately 225 associates,
or 8% in order to reduce operating expenses with a view to increasing future operating
efficiencies. The reduction in workforce impacted every operating segment of BankAtlantic Bancorp
and was completed on March 27, 2007. Included in the Companys Consolidated Statement of
Operations were $2.6 million of costs associated with 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 (in thousands):
Employee | ||||
Termination | ||||
Benefits | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
$ | | ||
Expense incurred |
2,317 | |||
Amounts paid |
(53 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2007 |
$ | 2,264 | ||
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5. Accounting for 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 net
amount of assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interest recognized in the Statement of Financial
Condition prior to the application of FIN 48 and the net amount of assets, liabilities and
noncontrolling interest recognized as a result of applying the provisions 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 filing is 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 affected unrecognized tax
benefits of $185,000 and as of March 31, 2007 BankAtlantic Bancorps unrecognized tax benefits were
$207,000. The recognition of these tax benefits would not significantly affect BankAtlantic
Bancorps effective tax rate.
At the adoption date of FIN 48, Levitt had gross tax affected 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 quarter ended March 31, 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
March 31, 2007, the IRS was in the planning stage of its examination and Levitt is unable to
evaluate whether additional tax payments will be required to be made upon the completion of the
examination.
The Company, including BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, recognizes interest and penalties
related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. The Company recognized
approximately $200,000 and $170,000 associated with Levitts recognition for the payment of
interest and penalties accrued at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. BankAtlantic
Bancorp had no interest or tax penalties accrued related to its unrecognized tax benefits at March
31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
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6. BankAtlantic Defined Pension Plan
At December 31, 1998, BankAtlantic froze its defined benefit pension plan (Plan). All
participants in the Plan ceased accruing service benefits beyond that date. BankAtlantic Bancorp
is subject to future pension expense or income based on future actual plan returns and actuarial
values of the Plan obligations to employees. Under the Plan, net periodic pension (benefit)
expense incurred includes the following components (in thousands):
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Service cost benefits earned during the period |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation |
419 | 407 | ||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(598 | ) | (547 | ) | ||||
Amortization of unrecognized net gains and
losses |
136 | 237 | ||||||
Net periodic pension (benefit) expense |
$ | (43 | ) | $ | 97 | |||
BankAtlantic did not contribute to the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006. BankAtlantic is not required to contribute to the Plan for the year ending December 31,
2007.
7. Loans Receivable
The loan portfolio consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Real estate loans: |
||||||||
Residential (1-4 family) |
$ | 2,198,648 | $ | 2,158,506 | ||||
Construction and development |
822,096 | 859,556 | ||||||
Commercial |
1,027,214 | 1,071,287 | ||||||
Small business |
191,666 | 186,833 | ||||||
Other loans: |
||||||||
Home equity |
582,754 | 562,318 | ||||||
Commercial business |
159,403 | 157,109 | ||||||
Small business non-mortgage |
99,852 | 98,225 | ||||||
Consumer loans |
17,451 | 17,406 | ||||||
Deposit overdrafts |
6,949 | 8,440 | ||||||
Other loans |
| 425 | ||||||
Total gross loans |
5,106,033 | 5,120,105 | ||||||
Adjustments: |
||||||||
Undisbursed portion of loans in process |
(437,235 | ) | (482,842 | ) | ||||
Premiums, discounts and net deferred fees |
1,955 | 1,306 | ||||||
Deferred profit on commercial real estate
loans |
(197 | ) | (204 | ) | ||||
Allowance for loan losses |
(50,926 | ) | (44,173 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable net |
$ | 4,619,630 | $ | 4,594,192 | ||||
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Allowance for Loan Losses (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 44,173 | $ | 41,830 | ||||
Loans charged-off |
(1,127 | ) | (366 | ) | ||||
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off |
419 | 879 | ||||||
Net (charge-offs) recoveries |
(708 | ) | 513 | |||||
Provision for loan losses |
7,461 | 163 | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 50,926 | $ | 42,506 | ||||
The following summarizes impaired loans (in thousands):
March 31, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||
Recorded | Specific | Recorded | Specific | |||||||||||||
Investment | Allowances | Investment | Allowances | |||||||||||||
Impaired loans with specific
valuation allowances |
$ | 12,957 | $ | 5,856 | $ | 325 | $ | 162 | ||||||||
Impaired loans without
specific valuation allowances |
20,577 | | 10,319 | | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 33,534 | $ | 5,856 | $ | 10,644 | $ | 162 | ||||||||
Impaired loans without specific reserves at March 31, 2007 include $7.5 million of performing
loans.
8. Benihana Convertible Preferred Stock Investment
The Company owns 800,000 shares of Benihana Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (Convertible
Preferred Stock). Based upon Benihanas currently outstanding capital stock, the Convertible
Preferred Stock if converted would represent approximately 26% of Benihana voting and 10% of
Benihana economic interest. The Companys investment in Benihanas Convertible Preferred Stock is
classified as investment securities and is carried at historical cost.
9. Real Estate Held for Development and Sale
Real estate held for development and sale consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Land and land development costs |
$ | 590,833 | $ | 579,256 | ||||
Construction costs |
174,219 | 180,005 | ||||||
Capitalized interest and other costs |
97,161 | 88,231 | ||||||
Branch facilities |
1,240 | | ||||||
Total |
$ | 863,453 | $ | 847,492 | ||||
At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, real estate held for development and sale was reduced
by approximately $32.5 million and $33.3 million of impairment reserves, respectively. As a result
of the downturn in
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the homebuilding market, Levitt conducts an impairment review of its inventory of real estate
inventory on a quarterly basis. Based on this review for the three months ended March 31, 2007
impairment charges of approximately $282,000 were recorded due to price reductions on certain bulk
home sales that are expected to occur in the second quarter as well as to adjust the reserve for a
land sale that occurred in April 2007 which reflected the final terms of the contract.
10. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition include the following amounts for
investments in unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Investment in Bluegreen Corporation |
$ | 108,615 | $ | 107,063 | ||||
Investments in joint ventures |
4,174 | 6,983 | ||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp investments in statutory
business trusts |
7,910 | 7,910 | ||||||
Levitt investments in statutory business trusts |
2,531 | 2,565 | ||||||
$ | 123,230 | $ | 124,521 | |||||
The Consolidated Statements of Operations include the following amounts for investments in
unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Equity in Bluegreen earnings (loss) |
$ | 1,744 | $ | (49 | ) | |||
Equity in joint ventures earnings Levitt |
3 | | ||||||
Equity in joint ventures earnings BBX |
987 | 670 | ||||||
Equity in statutory trusts earnings |
159 | 150 | ||||||
Income from unconsolidated affiliates |
$ | 2,893 | $ | 771 | ||||
At March 31, 2007, Levitt owned approximately 9.5 million shares of the common stock of
Bluegreen Corporation representing approximately 31% of Bluegreens outstanding common stock.
Levitts investment in Bluegreen is accounted for under the equity method.
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Bluegreens unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Total assets |
$ | 887,382 | $ | 854,212 | ||||
Total liabilities |
$ | 511,739 | $ | 486,487 | ||||
Minority interest |
16,336 | 14,702 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
359,307 | 353,023 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 887,382 | $ | 854,212 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Revenues and other income |
$ | 146,882 | $ | 147,105 | ||||
Cost and other expenses |
136,646 | 139,528 | ||||||
Income before minority interest and
provision for income taxes |
10,236 | 7,577 | ||||||
Minority interest |
1,634 | 1,022 | ||||||
Income before provision for income taxes |
8,602 | 6,555 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes |
(3,269 | ) | (2,524 | ) | ||||
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle |
5,333 | 4,031 | ||||||
Cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle, net of tax |
| (4,494 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 5,333 | $ | (463 | ) | |||
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 three months
ended March 31, 2006, and accordingly reduced the earnings in Bluegreen recorded by Levitt by
approximately $1.4 million for the same period.
11. Other Debt
On February 28, 2007, Core Communities of South Carolina, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of
Core Communities, LLC, in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of Levitt, 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 is
subject to a one year extension upon compliance with
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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, LLC. The loan accrues
interest at the banks prime rate and is payable monthly. The loan documents include customary
conditions to funding, collateral release and acceleration provisions and financial, affirmative
and negative covenants.
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. On
March 21, 2007, Levitt and Sons borrowed $30.2 million under the facility and the proceeds were
used to finance the intercompany sale of a 150 acre parcel in Tradition South Carolina acquired
from Core Communities (by repaying outstanding acquisition indebtedness on the property owed to
Core Communities) and to refinance a $15.0 million line of credit. The facility is collateralized
by a mortgage on the 150 acre parcel in Tradition South Carolina and by a guarantee of Levitt.
Levitts guarantee of the $15.0 million working capital component of the facility is secured by a
pledge of Levitts membership interest in Levitt and Sons. The guarantee and the pledge of the
membership interest can be released by payment in full of any amounts outstanding under the $15.0
million working capital component. The facility is due and payable on March 21, 2011 and may be
extended for an additional year at the discretion of the financial institution at the anniversary
date of the facility. Interest accrues under the facility at the Prime Rate and is payable
monthly.
12. Noncontrolling Interest
The following table summarizes the noncontrolling interests held by others in our subsidiaries
(in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
$ | 401,319 | $ | 411,396 | ||||
Levitt |
287,745 | 286,230 | ||||||
Joint Venture Partnerships |
694 | 697 | ||||||
$ | 689,758 | $ | 698,323 | |||||
13. Interest Expense
The following table is a summary of the Companys consolidated interest incurred and the
amounts capitalized (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Interest expense |
$ | 59,236 | $ | 45,721 | ||||
Interest capitalized |
(13,006 | ) | (8,509 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | 46,230 | $ | 37,212 | ||||
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Interest incurred relating to land under development and construction is capitalized to real
estate inventory during the active development period. Interest is capitalized as a component of
inventory at the effective rates paid on borrowings during the pre-construction and 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. The following table is a summary of interest incurred
relating to the Companys Homebuilding & Real Estate Development segment and the amounts
capitalized (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Interest incurred |
$ | 13,006 | 8,029 | |||||
Interest capitalized to property and equipment |
(450 | ) | | |||||
Interest capitalized to inventory |
(12,556 | ) | (8,029 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | | | |||||
Interest included in cost of sales |
$ | 4,425 | 2,594 | |||||
For fixed assets under construction, interest associated with these assets is capitalized as
incurred and will be relieved to expense through depreciation once the asset is put into use.
14. Commitments, Contingencies and Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Commitments and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk were (in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BFC Activities |
||||||||
Guarantee agreements |
$ | 34,322 | $ | 34,396 | ||||
Financial Services |
||||||||
Commitments to sell fixed rate residential loans |
29,228 | 30,696 | ||||||
Commitments to sell variable rate residential loans |
2,049 | 2,921 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase variable rate residential
loans |
34,587 | 12,000 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase commercial loans |
20,000 | 57,525 | ||||||
Commitments to originate loans held for sale |
27,089 | 26,346 | ||||||
Commitments to originate loans held to maturity |
316,067 | 223,060 | ||||||
Commitments to extend credit, including the
undisbursed
portion of loans in process |
1,082,757 | 890,036 | ||||||
Commitments to purchase branch facilities land |
5,100 | 11,180 | ||||||
Standby letters of credit |
55,138 | 67,831 | ||||||
Commercial lines of credit |
91,474 | 86,992 | ||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
||||||||
Levitts commitments to purchase properties for
development |
14,200 | 14,200 |
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BFC Activities
BFC entered into guarantee agreements in connection with the purchase of two shopping centers
in South Florida by two separate limited liability companies in which a wholly owned subsidiary of
CCC has one percent non-managing general partner interest in a limited partnership that has a 15
percent interest in each of the limited liability companies. Pursuant to the guaranty agreements,
BFC has guaranteed certain obligations on two nonrecourse loans. BFCs maximum exposure under the
guarantee agreements is estimated to be approximately $21.3 million, the full amount of the
indebtedness. Based on the value of the assets securing the indebtedness, it is reasonably likely
that no payment will be required by BFC under the guarantee. As non-managing general partner of the
limited partnership and managing member of the limited liability companies, CCC does not control or
have the ability to make major decisions without the consent of all members.
In March 2006, BFC invested $1.0 million in a real estate limited partnership which represents
an 8% limited partnership interest in the partnership. A subsidiary of CCC also has a 10% interest
in the 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, CCC guaranteed
repayment of a portion of the nonrecourse loan on the property. CCCs maximum exposure under this
guaranty agreement is $8.0 million representing approximately 37.5% of the current indebtedness
of the commercial property, with the guarantee reduced based upon the
performance of the property. The Companys $1.0 million investment is included in other assets in the Companys
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Based on the value of the limited partnership assets securing the
indebtedness, it is reasonably likely that no 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 entered
into a joint venture to purchase two commercial properties in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida.
CCC East Tampa has a 10% interest in the joint venture and is the managing member with an initial
contribution of approximately $765,500 and the unaffiliated member has a 90% interest in the joint
venture having contributed approximately $6,889,500. In December 2006, the joint venture purchased
the 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
twenty-one percent of the current indebtedness secured by the commercial properties. Based on the
assets securing the indebtedness, it is reasonably likely that no payment will be required under
the agreements. CCC does not control or have the ability to make major decisions without the
consent of all members. The $765,500 investment of CCC East Tampa is included in other assets in
the Companys Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Other than these guarantees, the remaining instruments indicated in the table are direct
commitments of BankAtlantic Bancorp or Levitt and their subsidiaries.
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 $38.7 million at March 31, 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 $16.4
million at March 31, 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 March 31, 2007 and December 31,
2006 was $29,000 and $44,000, respectively, of unearned guarantee fees. There were no obligations
associated with these guarantees recorded in the financial statements.
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Homebuilding & Real Estate Development
At March 31, 2007, Levitt had a commitment to purchase property for development for approximately $14.2
million. Should Levitt decide not to purchase the underlying property, its liability would be
limited to the amount of the deposit, which was approximately $400,000 at March 31, 2007. There is
no assurance that Levitt will consummate the purchase pursuant to the terms of the contract.
Management reviews its commitments from time to time to ensure they continue to be in line with
Levitts objectives. The following table summarizes certain information relating to this
outstanding purchase contract:
Purchase | Expected | |||||||||||
Price | Units | Closing | ||||||||||
Homebuilding Division |
$14.2 million | 690 Units | 2008 |
At March 31, 2007, Levitt had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit of approximately
$112.6 million related primarily to obligations to various governmental entities to construct
improvements in various communities. Levitt estimates that approximately $69.6 million of work
remains to complete these improvements and does not believe that any outstanding bonds or letters
of credit will likely be drawn.
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.
The following table presents BFC, BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt and Bluegreen related party
transactions at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for the three months ended March 31, 2007
and 2006. Such amounts were eliminated in the Companys consolidated financial statements (in
thousands).
BankAtlantic | ||||||||||||||||
BFC | Bancorp | Levitt | Bluegreen | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 (a) (b) |
||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
$ | 720 | $ | (354 | ) | $ | (261 | ) | $ | (105 | ) | |||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 11 | $ | (51 | ) | $ | 40 | $ | | |||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2006 (a) (b) |
||||||||||||||||
Shared service income (expense) |
$ | 506 | $ | (140 | ) | $ | (302 | ) | $ | (64 | ) | |||||
Interest income (expense) from
cash balance/securities sold under
agreements to repurchase |
$ | 10 | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 142 | $ | | |||||||
At March 31, 2007 (a) (b) |
||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and
(securities sold under agreements
to repurchase) |
$ | 1,256 | $ | (3,949 | ) | $ | 2,693 | $ | | |||||||
Shared service receivable (payable) |
$ | 527 | $ | (173 | ) | $ | (261 | ) | $ | (93 | ) | |||||
At December 31, 2006 (a) (b) |
||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and
(securities sold under agreements
to repurchase) |
$ | 996 | $ | (5,547 | ) | $ | 4,551 | $ | | |||||||
Shared service receivable (payable) |
$ | 312 | $ | (142 | ) | $ | (107 | ) | $ | (63 | ) |
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(a) | Effective January 1, 2006, BFC maintained arrangements with BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt and Bluegreen to provide shared service operations in the areas of human resources, risk management, investor relations and executive office administration. Pursuant to this arrangement, certain employees from BankAtlantic were transferred to BFC to staff BFCs shared service operations. The costs of shared services are allocated based upon the 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 entered into securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Repurchase Agreements) with BankAtlantic and the balance in those accounts in the aggregate was approximately $3.9 million and $5.5 million at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest in connection with the Repurchase Agreements was approximately $51,000 and $152,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, 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. Additionally, employees of BankAtlantic Bancorp have
transferred to affiliate companies and BankAtlantic Bancorp has elected, in accordance with the
terms of its stock option plans, not to cancel the stock options held by these former employees.
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
three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, certain of these BankAtlantic Bancorp former employees
exercised 13,062 options for each period ended to acquire BankAtlantic Bancorps Class A common
stock at a weighted average exercise price of $8.56 and $2.97, respectively.
Options outstanding to BankAtlantic Bancorp former employees, who are now employees of BFC and
Levitt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2007:
Class A | Weighted | |||||||
Common | Average | |||||||
Stock | Price | |||||||
Options outstanding |
288,536 | $ | 9.62 | |||||
Options nonvested |
154,587 | $ | 12.32 |
During the year ended December 31, 2006, BankAtlantic Bancorp issued to BFC employees that
perform services for its options to acquire 50,300 shares of BankAtlantic Bancorps Class A common
stock at an exercise price of $14.69. These options vest in five years and expire ten years from
the grant date. The Company recorded $13,000 and $0 of service provider expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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 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.
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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. Realty Advisory Group, Inc.
(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 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.
The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per common share computation for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (in
thousands, except per share data).
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per common share |
||||||||
Numerator: |
||||||||
(Loss) from continuing operations allocable to common stock |
$ | (1,768 | ) | $ | (278 | ) | ||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes |
1,053 | (209 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) allocable to common shareholders |
$ | (715 | ) | $ | (487 | ) | ||
Denominator: |
||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
35,837 | 35,085 | ||||||
Eliminate RAG weighted average number of common shares |
(2,393 | ) | (2,393 | ) | ||||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
33,444 | 32,692 | ||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per common share: |
||||||||
(Loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations |
0.03 | | ||||||
Basic (loss) per common share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share |
||||||||
Numerator |
||||||||
(Loss) from continuing operations allocable to common stock |
$ | (1,768 | ) | $ | (278 | ) | ||
Effect of securities issuable by subsidiaries |
(11 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||
(Loss) from continuing operations allocable to common stock diluted |
$ | (1,779 | ) | $ | (316 | ) | ||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes |
$ | 1,053 | $ | (209 | ) | |||
Effect of securities issuable by subsidiaries |
| | ||||||
Discontinued operations, net of taxes diluted |
$ | 1,053 | $ | (209 | ) | |||
Net (loss) allocable to common shareholders diluted |
$ | (726 | ) | $ | (525 | ) | ||
Denominator |
||||||||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
33,444 | 32,692 | ||||||
Common stock equivalents resulting from stock based compensation |
| | ||||||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
33,444 | 32,692 | ||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share |
||||||||
(Loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations |
0.03 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Diluted (loss) per common share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 1,161,567 and 1,674,681, respectively,
of options to acquire shares of common stock were anti-dilutive.
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17. Parent Company Financial Information
The accounting policies of BFCs Parent Company are generally the same as those described in
the summary of significant accounting policies appearing in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Companys investments in venture partnerships,
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt Corporation and wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Parent Companys
financial statements are presented under the equity method of accounting.
BFCs parent company unaudited Condensed Statements of Financial Condition at March 31, 2007
and December 31, 2006, unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006 and unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006 are shown below (in thousands):
BFC Financial Corporation
Parent Company Condensed Statements of Financial Condition Unaudited
(In thousands)
Parent Company Condensed Statements of Financial Condition Unaudited
(In thousands)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Assets |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 15,910 | $ | 17,815 | ||||
Investment securities |
2,211 | 2,262 | ||||||
Investment in Benihana, Inc. |
20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
Investment in venture partnerships |
904 | 908 | ||||||
Investment in BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. |
113,658 | 113,586 | ||||||
Investment in Levitt Corporation |
57,301 | 57,009 | ||||||
Investment in and advances to wholly owned subsidiaries |
2,056 | 1,525 | ||||||
Loans receivable |
1,987 | 2,157 | ||||||
Other assets |
2,516 | 2,261 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 216,543 | $ | 217,523 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
||||||||
Advances from and negative basis in wholly owned
subsidiaries |
$ | 1,373 | $ | 1,290 | ||||
Other liabilities |
6,636 | 7,351 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
31,727 | 31,297 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
39,736 | 39,938 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
176,807 | 177,585 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 216,543 | $ | 217,523 | ||||
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BFC Financial Corporation
Parent Company Condensed Statements of Operations Unaudited
(In thousands)
Parent Company Condensed Statements of Operations Unaudited
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Revenues |
$ | 559 | $ | 573 | ||||
Expenses |
1,914 | 2,220 | ||||||
(Loss) before earnings (loss) from subsidiaries |
(1,355 | ) | (1,647 | ) | ||||
Equity from (loss) earnings in BankAtlantic Bancorp |
(477 | ) | 1,404 | |||||
Equity from earnings (loss) in Levitt |
208 | (109 | ) | |||||
Equity from earnings (loss) in other subsidiaries |
15 | (32 | ) | |||||
Loss before income taxes |
(1,609 | ) | (384 | ) | ||||
Benefit for income taxes |
(29 | ) | (294 | ) | ||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(1,580 | ) | (90 | ) | ||||
Equity in subsidiaries discontinued operations, net of tax |
1,053 | (209 | ) | |||||
Net (loss) |
(527 | ) | (299 | ) | ||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
188 | 188 | ||||||
Net (loss) allocable to common stock |
$ | (715 | ) | $ | (487 | ) | ||
BFC Financial Corporation
Parent Company Statements of Cash Flow- Unaudited
(In thousands)
Parent Company Statements of Cash Flow- Unaudited
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Operating Activities: |
||||||||
Net (loss) |
$ | (527 | ) | $ | (299 | ) | ||
Decrease in other operating activities |
(1,078 | ) | (1,577 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (1,605 | ) | $ | (1,876 | ) | ||
Investing Activities: |
||||||||
Investment in real estate limited partnership |
| (1,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (1,000 | ) | |||||
Financing Activities: |
||||||||
Payment of the minimum withholding tax upon
the exercise of stock options |
| (4,155 | ) | |||||
Payment for offering cost |
(112 | ) | | |||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends paid |
(188 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(300 | ) | (4,343 | ) | ||||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,905 | ) | (7,219 | ) | ||||
Cash at beginning of period |
17,815 | 26,683 | ||||||
Cash at end of period |
$ | 15,910 | $ | 19,464 | ||||
Supplementary disclosure of non-cash investing
and financing activities |
||||||||
Net decrease in shareholders equity from
the effect of subsidiaries capital transactions, net of income taxes |
$ | (234 | ) | $ | (454 | ) | ||
( Increase) decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of
taxes |
(208 | ) | 167 | |||||
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 three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006 were $607,000 and $568,000, respectively.
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18. Litigation
On February 28, 2007 and March 1, 2007, two identical complaints were filed in the 17th
Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida against the Company, Levitt Corporation
(Levitt) and the members of Levitts Board of Directors in (i) Samuel Flamholz, on behalf of
himself and all others similarly situated, v. James Blosser, Darwin Dornbush, Alan B. Levan,
William Scherer, S. Lawrence Kahn, III, Joel Levy, John E. Abdo, William Nicholson, Alan J. Levy,
Levitt Corporation, and BFC Financial Corp. and (ii) Elaine Mount, on behalf of herself and all
others similarly situated, v. James Blosser, Darwin Dornbush, Alan B. Levan, William Scherer, S.
Lawrence Kahn, III, Joel Levy, John E. Abdo, William Nicholson, Alan J. Levy, Levitt Corporation,
and BFC Financial Corp., respectively. Each complaint relates to the previously reported
definitive merger agreement entered into by the Company and Levitt, pursuant to which Levitt would,
if the merger is consummated, become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The complaints
allege that the members of Levitts Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duty to Levitts
minority shareholders by approving the merger agreement with the Company. However, the merger will
be consummated only if, as required by Florida law, it is approved by the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of Levitts Class A Common Stock (of which the Company holds only
approximately 11%) and, as required by the terms of the merger agreement, it is approved by the
holders of a majority of Levitts Class A Common Stock voted at the meeting without counting the
shares of Levitts Class A Common Stock voted by the Company. In both complaints, the plaintiffs
seek to enjoin the merger or, if it is completed, to rescind it. The Company believes the lawsuits
are without merit.
19. Agreement to Acquire Levitt
As previously reported, the Company, on January 30, 2007, entered into a definitive merger
agreement with Levitt which, if the transactions contemplated by such agreement are consummated,
will result in Levitt becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Completion of the merger
remains subject to a number of conditions, including, without limitation, the approval of the
merger and the merger agreement by the Companys and Levitts respective shareholders. If the
merger is consummated, holders of Levitt Class A Common Stock other than the Company will receive
2.27 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock for each share of Levitt Class A Common Stock
they hold at the effective time of the merger and cash in lieu of any fractional shares. The shares
of Levitt common stock held by the Company will be cancelled in the merger.
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20. 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 with early application encouraged. The Company is required to
implement this Statement on January 1, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact this
Statement will 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 many financial instruments
and certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument by instrument 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, with
early adoption permitted. The Company expects to implement the Statement as of January 1, 2008 and
management believes that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will not 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.
21. Subsequent Events
On March 28, 2007, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 for a proposed
underwritten public offering of up to 11,500,000 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock. The
Company intends to use the proceeds of this offering to support Levitt and for general corporate
purposes.
On May 1, 2007, Levitts Registration Statement on Form S-3 for the offering from time to time
of up to $200 million of subordinated investment notes was declared effective by the SEC. No
subordinated investment notes have been sold to date, and there is no assurance that the full $200
million of subordinated investment notes, if any, will be sold.
On May 7, 2007, Levitt filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 in connection with a
proposed distribution to Levitts shareholders of rights to purchase up to $200 million of
additional shares of Levitts Class A Common Stock. In the event that Levitts or BFCs
shareholders do not approve the merger between Levitt and BFC or such merger is not consummated for
any reason, Levitt expects to proceed with the rights offering. Levitt will not proceed with the
rights offering if the merger is consummated.
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BFC Financial Corporation
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 (which may also be referred to as
we, us, or our) for the three months ended March 31, 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. BFC is typically a long-term,
buy and hold investor whose direct and indirect, 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 family
dining business, and real estate investment banking and investment services. BFCs current major
holdings include BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (BankAtlantic Bancorp) (NYSE: BBX) and its
subsidiary, BankAtlantic, BankAtlantic Bancorps 16% ownership in Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:
SF); Levitt Corporation (Levitt) (NYSE: LEV), which includes its subsidiaries Levitt and Sons,
LLC (Levitt and Sons) and Core Communities, LLC (Core Communities); Levitt Corporations
31% ownership in Bluegreen Corporation (Bluegreen) (NYSE: BXG); a minority interest in the
national restaurant chain, Benihana, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHN) and Cypress Creek Capital, Inc. (CCC), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of BFC. Although BFCs current holdings primarily consist of minority
positions, its more recent strategy is to focus on investments with an 80-100% ownership potential.
As a result of our position as the controlling shareholder of BankAtlantic Bancorp, we are a
unitary savings bank holding company regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
As a holding company with controlling positions in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt, generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require BFC to consolidate the financial results of these
companies. As a consequence, the assets and liabilities of both entities are 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 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. As shown below, BFCs economic
ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt is 22.07% and 16.61%, respectively, which results in
BFC recognizing 22.07% and 16.61% of BankAtlantic Bancorps and Levitts net income or loss,
respectively. The portion of income or loss in those subsidiaries not attributable to our economic
ownership interests is classified in our financial statements as noncontrolling interest and is
subtracted from income before income taxes to arrive at consolidated net income in our financial
statements.
As of March 31, 2007, we had total consolidated assets of approximately $7.5 billion,
including the assets of our consolidated subsidiaries, noncontrolling interest of $689.8 million
and shareholders equity of approximately $176.8 million.
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BFCs ownership in BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt as of March 31, 2007 was as follows:
Percent | ||||||||||||
Shares | Percent of | of | ||||||||||
Owned | Ownership | Vote | ||||||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
8,329,236 | 15.16 | % | 8.03 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
4,876,124 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
13,205,360 | 22.07 | % | 55.03 | % | |||||||
Levitt |
||||||||||||
Class A Common Stock |
2,074,243 | 11.15 | % | 5.91 | % | |||||||
Class B Common Stock |
1,219,031 | 100.00 | % | 47.00 | % | |||||||
Total |
3,293,274 | 16.61 | % | 52.91 | % |
Forward Looking Statement
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 BFC Financial Corporation
(the Company or BFC) 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 industries and real estate investment banking and services, while other
factors apply directly to us. These included, but are not limited to, 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 may not have sufficient available cash to make desired investments or to fund operations; | ||
| that BFC shareholders interests may be diluted in transactions utilizing BFC stock for consideration and investments in its subsidiaries may be diluted by transactions entered into by the subsidiaries; | ||
| that the performance of entities in which the Company holds interests may not be as anticipated; | ||
| that BFC will be subject to the unique business and industry risks and characteristics of each entity in which an investment is made; and | ||
| that appropriate investment opportunities on reasonable terms and at reasonable prices may not be available. |
With respect to BankAtlantic Bancorp the risks and uncertainties that may affect BankAtlantic
Bancorp are:
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| 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, of changes in the real estate markets in BankAtlantic trade areas, and where BankAtlantics collateral is located; | ||
| the quality of BankAtlantics loans including residential land acquisition and development loans and other loans secured by real estate in Florida and conditions specifically in that market sector; | ||
| changes in interest rates and the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws including the impact on the BankAtlantics net interest margin; | ||
| adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other capital markets and the impact of such conditions on BankAtlantic Bancorp activities and the value of its assets; | ||
| BankAtlantics seven-day banking initiatives and other growth, marketing or advertising initiatives not resulting in continued growth of core deposits or producing results which do not justify their cost; the success of expenses discipline initiatives; | ||
| any change in regulatory policy, specifically restrictions on transactions fees charged to customers; | ||
| BankAtlantics new store expansion program, successfully opening the anticipated number of new stores in 2007 and achieving growth and profitability at the stores; | ||
| the impact of periodic testing of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment; and | ||
| that past performance, actual or estimated new account openings and growth rates may not be indicative of future results. |
Additionally, BankAtlantic Bancorp acquired a significant investment in Stifel Financial Corp
(Stifel) equity securities in connection with the merger of Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. with Stifel,
subjecting BankAtlantic Bancorp to the risk of fluctuations in the value of Stifel shares and
warrants. .
With respect to Levitt Corporation (Levitt), the risks and uncertainties that may 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 accuracy of the estimated fair value of Levitts real estate inventory and the potential for further impairment charges; | ||
| cancellations of existing sales contracts and the ability to consummate sales contracts included in Levitts backlog; | ||
| the realization of cost savings associated with reductions of workforce and the ability to limit overhead and costs commensurate with sales; | ||
| the need to offer additional incentives or discounts to buyers to generate sales; | ||
| the effects of increases in interest rates; | ||
| Levitts ability to timely deliver homes from backlog, shorten delivery cycles and improve operational and construction efficiency; | ||
| Levitts ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in the event of a prolonged downturn in the housing market; 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 reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing factors are not all
inclusive.
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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, management is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statements of
financial condition and assumptions that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the
consolidated 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; (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 the Companys Annual 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.
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Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations by Segment
The table below sets forth the Companys primary business segments results of operations (in
thousands):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BFC Activities |
$ | (1,313 | ) | $ | (1,723 | ) | ||
Financial Services |
(2,204 | ) | 8,022 | |||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
1,250 | (660 | ) | |||||
(2,267 | ) | 5,639 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(687 | ) | 5,729 | |||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(1,580 | ) | (90 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations, less noncontrolling interest and income tax |
1,053 | (209 | ) | |||||
Net loss |
(527 | ) | (299 | ) | ||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(188 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||
Net (loss) allocable to common shareholders |
$ | (715 | ) | $ | (487 | ) | ||
The Company reported a net loss of $527,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as
compared to a net loss of $299,000 in 2006. Included in 2007 is $1.1 million of income and included
in 2006 is $209,000 of loss from discontinued operations, net of noncontrolling interest and income
taxes, associated with Ryan Beck which was sold by BankAtlantic Bancorp to Stifel as described in
note 3.
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.
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 and its subsidiaries. This 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 from the shared service arrangement with BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt and
Bluegreen to provide shared service operations in the areas of human resources, risk management,
investor relations and executive office administration. 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 and Levitt are included in our Financial
Services and Homebuilding & Real Estate Development segments, respectively
The discussion that follows reflects the operations and related matters of the BFC Activities
segment (in thousands).
For the Three Months | Change | |||||||||||
Ended March 31, | 2007 vs. | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 | |||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income |
$ | 509 | $ | 570 | $ | (61 | ) | |||||
Other income, net |
1,627 | 1,004 | 623 | |||||||||
2,136 | 1,574 | 562 | ||||||||||
Cost and Expenses |
||||||||||||
Interest expense |
12 | 12 | | |||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
2,744 | 2,437 | 307 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
722 | 840 | (118 | ) | ||||||||
3,478 | 3,289 | 189 | ||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(1,342 | ) | (1,715 | ) | 373 | |||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(29 | ) | 8 | (37 | ) | |||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(3 | ) | 1 | (4 | ) | |||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(1,310 | ) | (1,724 | ) | 414 |
The 62% increase in other income during the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared
to the same period in 2006 was primarily related to advisory fees earned by CCC of approximately
$799,000 in 2007 as compared to $246,000 in 2006.
The increase in employee compensation and benefits of 13% during the three months ended March
31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 was primarily due to an increase in CCC bonus
payments of approximately $212,000, as well as an increase in the overall level of compensation.
The BFC Activities segment includes our provision (benefit) for income taxes including the tax
provision (benefit) relating to our earnings (loss) from BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt.
BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt are consolidated in our financial statements. The Companys income
tax provision (benefit) on a quarterly basis is estimated based on the Companys estimated annual
effective rate for the year 2007 and 2006.
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As previously reported, the Company, on January 30, 2007, entered into a definitive merger
agreement with Levitt which, if the transactions contemplated by such agreement are consummated,
will result in Levitt becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Completion of the merger
remains subject to a number of conditions, including, without limitation, the approval of the
merger and the merger agreement by the Companys and Levitts respective shareholders. If the
merger is consummated, holders of Levitt Class A Common Stock other than the Company will receive
2.27 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock for each share of Levitt Class A Common Stock
they hold at the effective time of the merger and cash in lieu of any fractional shares. The shares
of Levitt common stock held by the Company will be cancelled in the merger.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements present the pro
forma combined financial position and results of operations of BFC, with Levitt as its wholly-owned
subsidiary, based upon the historical financial statements of BFC and Levitt, after giving effect
to the merger and adjustments described in the accompanying footnotes, and are intended to reflect
the impact of the merger on BFC. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements
are based upon and have been developed from the historical audited consolidated financial
statements of BFC contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006
and the historical audited consolidated financial statements of Levitt contained in its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The unaudited pro forma condensed
combined financial statements are prepared using the purchase method of accounting, with BFC
treated as the acquiror and as if the merger had been consummated on March 31, 2007, for purposes
of preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2007, and on
January 1, 2007 and 2006, for purposes of preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined
statements of operations for three months ended March 31, 2007 and for the year ended December 31,
2006.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are provided for
illustrative purposes only and do not purport to represent what the actual consolidated results of
operations or the actual consolidated financial position of BFC would have been had the merger
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 merger. The
unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
separate historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of BFC and Levitt.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 2007
(In thousands, except for share data)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2007
(In thousands, except for share data)
Pro forma | ||||||||||||
Adjustments | ||||||||||||
Consolidated | (a) | Pro forma | ||||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 204,609 | $ | | $ | 204,609 | ||||||
Securities available for sale (at fair value) |
677,836 | | 677,836 | |||||||||
Investment
securities (approximate fair value: $291,137) |
293,560 | | 293,560 | |||||||||
Tax certificates net of allowance of $3,782 |
157,062 | | 157,062 | |||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost which approximates fair value |
69,503 | | 69,503 | |||||||||
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $50,926 |
4,619,630 | | 4,619,630 | |||||||||
Residential loans held for sale |
6,235 | | 6,235 | |||||||||
Real estate held for development and sale |
863,453 | (79,045 | )(b) | 784,408 | ||||||||
Real estate owned |
23,135 | | 23,135 | |||||||||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
123,230 | (13,433 | )(c) | 109,797 | ||||||||
Properties and equipment, net |
317,369 | (10,142 | )(d) | 307,227 | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
76,937 | | 76,937 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax asset |
| 55,891 | (e) | 55,891 | ||||||||
Other assets |
82,940 | (6,888 | )(f) | 76,052 | ||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 7,515,499 | $ | (53,616 | ) | $ | 7,461,883 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||
Deposits: |
||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing deposits |
$ | 1,031,628 | $ | | $ | 1,031,628 | ||||||
Interest bearing deposits |
3,053,394 | | 3,053,394 | |||||||||
Total deposits |
4,085,022 | | 4,085,022 | |||||||||
Customer deposits on real estate held for sale |
32,358 | | 32,358 | |||||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,297,055 | | 1,297,055 | |||||||||
Short term borrowings |
119,513 | | 119,513 | |||||||||
Subordinated debentures, notes and bonds payable
and junior subordinated debentures |
964,729 | 485 | (g) | 965,214 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net |
5,943 | (5,943 | )(e) | (0 | ) | |||||||
Other liabilities |
144,314 | | 144,314 | |||||||||
Total liabilities |
6,648,934 | (5,458 | ) | 6,643,476 | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
689,758 | (287,745 | ) | 402,013 | ||||||||
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 2006 and 2005 |
| | | |||||||||
Class A common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 28,755,904 as adjusted,
66,289,857 shares issued and outstanding, pro forma |
266 | 375 | 641 | |||||||||
Class B common stock of $.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 7,090,652 |
69 | | 69 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
93,934 | 239,212 | 333,146 | |||||||||
Retained earnings |
81,295 | | 81,295 | |||||||||
Total shareholders equity before
accumulated other comprehensive income |
175,564 | 239,587 | (h) | 415,151 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
1,243 | | 1,243 | |||||||||
Total shareholders equity |
176,807 | 239,587 | 416,394 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 7,515,499 | (53,616 | ) | $ | 7,461,883 | ||||||
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(a) | Pro forma adjustments represent BFCs acquisition of 83.4% of the difference in the estimated fair value of Levitts net assets after allocation of negative goodwill as compared to the corresponding book value. Negative goodwill resulted from the estimated fair value of acquired net assets exceeding the assumed purchase price (see footnote h). Negative goodwill was allocated to various non-financial assets on a pro-rata basis to reduce the estimated fair value of such assets. Estimated fair values of Levitts net assets upon consummation of the merger may be different than as assumed herein due to fluctuations in the value of the net assets over time. | |
(b) | Represents a decrease of $99.9 million associated with the allocation of negative goodwill, partially offset by an increase of approximately $20.9 million to its estimated fair value. . | |
(c) | Represents a decrease of $13.4 million associated with the allocation of $12.5 million in negative goodwill and a decrease of approximately $971,000 based upon the estimated total market value of the investment in Bluegreen common stock at March 30, 2007. The estimated total market value of the investment in Bluegreen was determined by multiplying the closing price of Bluegreen common stock on March 30, 2007 by the number of shares owned. | |
(d) | Represents the allocation of negative goodwill. | |
(e) | Represents the reversal of BFCs deferred tax liability of $19.4 million associated with Levitts undistributed earnings and the deferred tax consequences of basis differences created by purchase accounting (approximately $42.4 million.) 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 which resulted in reclassifying $55.9 million from deferred tax liability to deferred tax asset. The deferred tax asset was computed using an income tax rate of 38.575%. | |
(f) | Represents write-off of debt financing costs of $5.3 million and allocation of negative goodwill of $1.6 million. | |
(g) | Represents the estimated fair value of debt obligations based upon current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. | |
(h) | The assumed purchase price of $239.6 million represents the value of consideration for the merger, including the shares of BFCs Class A Common Stock exchanged in the merger and cash consideration paid for costs associated with the merger. The value of BFC shares exchanged was calculated at $6.25, determined using the average of the closing prices of BFCs Class A Common Stock for a few days prior and subsequent to January 30, 2007, the date the terms of the merger agreement were finalized and announced. |
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(In thousands, except for per share data)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(In thousands, except for per share data)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pro forma | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjust- | Adjust- | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reported | ments | Pro forma | Reported | ments | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
BFC Activities |
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Interest and dividend |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
income |
$ | 499 | $ | 499 | $ | 2,249 | $ | 2,249 | ||||||||||||||||
Other income |
951 | 951 | 1,433 | 1,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,450 | | 1,450 | 3,682 | | 3,682 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Services |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend
income |
93,540 | 93,540 | 367,177 | 367,177 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Service charges on deposits |
24,595 | 24,595 | 90,472 | 90,472 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other service charges and
fees |
7,033 | 7,033 | 27,542 | 27,542 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other income |
3,939 | 3,939 | 22,555 | 22,555 | ||||||||||||||||||||
129,107 | | 129,107 | 507,746 | | 507,746 | |||||||||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate Development |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
141,742 | 141,742 | 566,086 | 566,086 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend
income |
553 | 553 | 2,474 | 2,474 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other income |
4,117 | 4,117 | 14,592 | 14,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||
146,412 | | 146,412 | 583,152 | | 583,152 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
276,969 | | 276,969 | 1,094,580 | | 1,094,580 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
BFC Activities |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
13 | 13 | 30 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation
and benefits |
2,744 | 2,744 | 9,407 | 9,407 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
661 | 661 | 2,933 | 2,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3,418 | | 3,418 | 12,370 | | 12,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
Financial Services |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of
interest capitalized |
46,217 | 46,217 | 166,578 | 166,578 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
7,461 | 7,461 | 8,574 | 8,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation
and benefits |
41,090 | 41,090 | 150,804 | 150,804 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
15,944 | 15,944 | 57,308 | 57,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
5,858 | 5,858 | 35,067 | 35,067 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
16,208 | 16,208 | 55,980 | 55,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||
132,778 | | 132,778 | 474,311 | | 474,311 | |||||||||||||||||||
Homebuilding & Real Estate
Development |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
112,908 | 112,908 | 482,961 | 482,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and
administrative expenses |
32,645 | 32,645 | 120,017 | 120,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
482 | 482 | 3,677 | 3,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||
146,035 | | 146,035 | 606,655 | | 606,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
282,231 | | 282,231 | 1,093,336 | | 1,093,336 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity earnings from
unconsolidated affiliates |
2,893 | 2,893 | 10,935 | 10,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes
and noncontrolling interest |
(2,369 | ) | | (2,369 | ) | 12,179 | | 12,179 | ||||||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes |
(102 | ) | (102 | ) | (528 | ) | (528 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(687 | ) | (1,043 | )(a) | (1,730 | ) | 13,404 | 7,643 | (a) | 21,047 | ||||||||||||||
(Loss) from continuing operations |
(1,580 | ) | 1,043 | (537 | ) | (697 | ) | (7,643 | ) | (8,340 | ) | |||||||||||||
Discontinued operation less
income tax provision (benefit) of
$3,405 in 2007 and $(8,958) in
2006 and noncontrolling interest |
1,053 | | 1,053 | (1,524 | ) | | (1,524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
(527 | ) | 1,043 | 516 | (2,221 | ) | (7,643 | ) | (9,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||
5% Preferred Stock dividends |
(188 | ) | (188 | ) | 750 | 750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income allocable to common stock |
$ | (715 | ) | 1,043 | $ | 328 | $ | (2,971 | ) | (7,643 | ) | $ | (10,614 | ) | ||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of common shares
outstanding |
33,444 | 37,534 | (b) | 70,978 | 33,249 | 37,543 | (b) | 70,783 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per
common share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||||||||||
(a) | Elimination of non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and for the year ended December 31, 2006. | |
(b) | Represents shares of Class A Common Stock that will be issued to Levitt shareholders if the proposed merger with Levitt is consummated. |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources of BFC
The following represents cash flow information for the BFC Activities segment.
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in): |
||||||||
Operating activities |
$ | (1,896 | ) | $ | (1,415 | ) | ||
Investing activities |
607 | (432 | ) | |||||
Financing activities |
(306 | ) | (4,347 | ) | ||||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,595 | ) | (6,194 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
18,176 | 26,806 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 16,581 | $ | 20,612 | ||||
The primary sources of funds to the BFC Activities segment for the three months ended March
31, 2007 and 2006 (without consideration of BankAtlantic Bancorps or Levitts liquidity and
capital resources, which, except as noted, are not available to BFC) were:
| Dividends from BankAtlantic Bancorp and Levitt; | ||
| Dividends from Benihana; | ||
| Revenues from CCC advisory fees; | ||
| Revenues from shared services activities; | ||
| Principal and interest payments on loans receivable. |
Funds were primarily utilized by BFC to:
| Fund the payment of dividends on the Companys 5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock; and | ||
| Fund BFCs operating and general and administrative expenses. |
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 during the
quarter ended March 31, 2007.
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
2006, the loan documents were modified to extend the maturity date to June 15, 2007 and secure the
loan by pledging 1,716,771 shares of BankAtlantic Bancorp Class A Common Stock. At March 31, 2007,
no amounts were drawn under this revolving line of credit.
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements generally through cash dividends from
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Levitt and Benihana, borrowings under our existing revolving line of credit
and 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
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OTS regulations and is based upon BankAtlantics regulatory capital levels and net income. At
March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic met all applicable liquidity and regulatory capital requirements.
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 stockholders 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 three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company received
approximately $541,000 in dividends from BankAtlantic Bancorp.
Levitt has paid a quarterly dividend to its shareholders since July 2004. Levitts most recent
quarterly dividend was $0.02 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock which resulted in
the Company receiving approximately $66,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007. The
payment of dividends in the future is 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 $1.25 per share, payable on the last day of each calendar quarter. It is
anticipated the Company will receive approximately $250,000 per quarter. If the Company were to
convert its investment in Benihana, it would represent 1,052,632 shares of Benihana Class A Common
Stock. At March 31, 2007 the aggregate market value of such shares would have been $29.7 million.
BFC entered into guarantee agreements in connection with the purchase of two shopping centers
in South Florida by two separate limited liability companies in which a wholly owned subsidiary of
CCC has an interest. Pursuant to the guarantee agreements, BFC has guaranteed certain obligations on
two nonrecourse loans. BFCs maximum exposure under the guaranty agreements is estimated to be
approximately $21.3 million, the full amount of the indebtedness. Based on the value of the assets
securing the indebtedness, it is reasonably likely that no payment will be required by BFC under
the guarantee.
In March 2006, BFC invested $1.0 million in a real estate limited partnership which represents
an 8% limited partnership interest in the partnership. A subsidiary of CCC also has a 10% interest
in the 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, CCC guaranteed
repayment of a portion of the nonrecourse loan on the property. CCCs maximum exposure under this
guaranty agreement is $8.0 million representing approximately 37.5% of the current indebtedness
of the commercial property, with the guarantee reduced based upon the
performance of the property. Based on the value of the limited partnership assets securing the
indebtedness, it is reasonably likely that no payment by CCC will be required under the guarantee.
CCC also separately guaranteed the payment of certain environmental indemnities and specific
obligations of the Partnership.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC (CCC East Tampa) and an unaffiliated third party entered
into a joint venture which in November 2006 purchased two commercial properties in Hillsborough
County, Tampa, Florida. CCC East Tampa made an initial contribution of approximately $765,500 and
has a 10% interest in the joint venture. The unaffiliated member has a 90% interest in the joint
venture having made an initial contribution of approximately $6.9 million. In December 2006, the
joint venture purchased the 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 twenty-one percent of the current indebtedness secured by the commercial
properties. Based on the assets securing the indebtedness, it is reasonably likely that no payment
will be required under the agreements.
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% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock of
$187,500.
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Consolidated Financial Condition
Consolidated Assets and Liabilities
Total consolidated assets at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $7.5 billion and $7.6
billion, respectively. The material changes in the composition of total assets from December 31,
2006 to March 31, 2007 are summarized below:
| an increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.5 million was primarily due to Levitts higher cash balances resulting from financing activities. This increase in cash and cash equivalents was partially offset by a decline in cash and cash equivalents at BankAtlantic Bancorp which resulted from the use of short term investments to fund its Class A common stock repurchase program and a decrease in BFC cash balance of $1.6 million due to the use of funds for operating activities; | ||
| increase in securities available for sale at BankAtlantic Bancorp reflecting Stifel common stock received upon the sale of Ryan Beck partially offset by the sale of equity securities held by BankAtlantic Bancorp to fund its Class A common stock repurchase program; | ||
| increase in BankAtlantic Bancorp investment securities at cost resulting from Stifel equity securities received as merger consideration upon the sale of Ryan Beck; | ||
| decrease in BankAtlantic tax certificate balances primarily due to redemptions of non-Florida tax certificates; | ||
| lower investment in BankAtlantic FHLB stock related to repayments of FHLB advances; | ||
| increase in BankAtlantic loan receivable balances associated with higher purchased residential and home equity loan balances partially offset by lower commercial real estate loan balances; | ||
| a net increase in Levitts inventory of real estate resulting from increases in land development and construction costs; | ||
| increase in office properties and equipment associated with BankAtlantics store expansion initiatives and Levitts investment in commercial properties under construction, as well as an increase in Levitts master planned communities infrastructure, and | ||
| decrease in discontinued operations assets held for sale reflecting BankAtlantic Bancorps sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel. |
The Companys total liabilities at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $6.6 billion and
$6.7 billion. The components are summarized below:
| higher non-interest-bearing deposit balances at BankAtlantic due to an increase in free checking account balances associated with Floridas Most Convenient Bank initiatives; | ||
| higher interest-bearing deposit balances at BankAtlantic primarily associated with increased higher yield saving, interest-bearing checking and certificate of deposit balances partially offset by lower money market account balances; | ||
| a decrease in FHLB advances and short term borrowings at BankAtlantic due to deposit growth and a decline in earning assets; | ||
| a net increase in Levitts notes and mortgage notes payable of $56.1 million, primarily related to project debt associated with development activities; | ||
| a decrease of $10.3 million in customer deposits associated with Levitts declining homebuilding backlog; | ||
| a net decrease in Levitts other accrued liabilities primarily attributable to decreases in incentive, construction and professional service fees accruals; | ||
| a decrease in discontinued operations liabilities held for sale reflecting the sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel on February 28, 2007; and | ||
| a decrease in deferred tax liabilities primarily resulting from BankAtlantic increase in the allowance for loan losses. |
Noncontrolling Interest
The following table summarizes the noncontrolling interests held by others in our subsidiaries
(in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
BankAtlantic Bancorp |
$ | 401,319 | $ | 411,396 | ||||
Levitt |
287,745 | 286,230 | ||||||
Joint Venture Partnerships |
694 | 697 | ||||||
$ | 689,758 | $ | 698,323 | |||||
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS.
See note 20 of our unaudited consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 of this
Report for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements applicable to our company.
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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 March 31, 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.
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 months ended March
31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The principal assets of the Company consist of its ownership in
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, of changes in the real estate markets in our trade area, and where our
collateral is located; the quality of our loans, including specifically residential land
acquisition and development loans and other loans also secured by real estate in Florida and
conditions specifically in that market sector; 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 and the value of our assets;
BankAtlantics seven-day banking initiatives and other growth, marketing or advertising initiatives
not resulting in continued growth of core deposits or producing results which do not justify their
costs; the success of our expenses discipline initiatives; any change in regulatory policy,
specifically restrictions on transactions fees charged to customers; BankAtlantics new store
expansion program, successfully opening the anticipated number of new stores in 2007 and achieving
growth and profitability at the stores; and the impact of periodic testing of goodwill and other
intangible assets for impairment. Past performance, actual or estimated new account openings and
growth rate may not be indicative of future results. Additionally, we acquired a significant
investment in Stifel Financial Corp (Stifel) equity securities in connection with the merger of
Ryan Beck Holdings, Inc. with Stifel, subjecting us to the risk of fluctuations in the value of
Stifel shares and warrants. 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 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
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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; (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 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 as 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.
Consolidated Results of Operations
(Loss) income from continuing operations from each of the Companys reportable segments was as
follows:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||
BankAtlantic |
$ | 639 | $ | 10,163 | $ | (9,524 | ) | |||||
Parent Company |
(2,843 | ) | (2,141 | ) | (702 | ) | ||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (2,204 | ) | $ | 8,022 | $ | (10,226 | ) | ||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Income from continuing operations decreased 127.5% to a $2.2 million net loss during the 2007
quarter, from net income of $8.0 million for the 2006 quarter. The decline in BankAtlantics
earnings resulted from higher expenses associated with BankAtlantics store expansion initiatives
and costs related to a reduction in personnel. BankAtlantics earnings were also negatively
impacted by lower net interest income and an increase in the provision for loan losses, each of
which reflects current economic conditions impacting us and financial institutions generally. The
increase in the Parent Companys net loss resulted from a $1.5 million loss associated with the
change in value of warrants to acquire Stifel common stock acquired in connection with the Ryan
Beck merger transaction and higher interest expense from junior subordinated debenture borrowings
due to higher short-term interest rates during the 2007 quarter compared to the same 2006 quarter.
BankAtlantic increased its provision for loan losses by $7.3 million during the 2007 quarter
compared to the
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2006 quarter. This increase primarily resulted from higher loan loss reserves required for
residential land acquisition and development loans in our portfolio based upon the impact on the
credit quality of those loans of the deteriorating residential real estate market in Florida.
BankAtlantics net interest income declined by $3.1 million reflecting an increase in cost of funds
due to growth in higher cost deposit products, lower levels of higher yielding earning assets and
higher short-term interest rates. The increase in BankAtlantic non-interest expenses primarily
resulted from BankAtlantics store expansion program and a $2.6 million charge due to a reduction
in workforce in March 2007.
BankAtlantic Results of Operations
Net interest income
Bank Operations Business Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Balance Sheet -
Yield / Rate Analysis |
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For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2007 | March 31, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | Average | Revenue/ | Yield/ | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance | Expense | Rate | Balance | Expense | Rate | |||||||||||||||||||
Total loans |
$ | 4,650,519 | 79,587 | 6.85 | $ | 4,610,055 | 75,386 | 6.54 | ||||||||||||||||
Investments tax exempt |
396,374 | 5,802 | (1) | 5.85 | 393,159 | 5,731 | (1) | 5.83 | ||||||||||||||||
Investments taxable |
619,614 | 9,696 | 6.26 | 588,072 | 8,233 | 5.60 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total interest earning assets |
5,666,507 | 95,085 | 6.71 | % | 5,591,286 | 89,350 | 6.39 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles |
77,138 | 78,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-interest earning assets |
426,061 | 355,868 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 6,169,706 | $ | 6,025,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savings |
$ | 529,435 | 2,570 | 1.97 | % | $ | 331,117 | 313 | 0.38 | % | ||||||||||||||
NOW |
771,017 | 1,512 | 0.80 | 760,419 | 934 | 0.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
Money market |
650,383 | 3,938 | 2.46 | 829,700 | 3,984 | 1.95 | ||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit |
961,716 | 10,982 | 4.63 | 843,866 | 7,523 | 3.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing deposits |
2,912,551 | 19,002 | 2.65 | 2,765,102 | 12,754 | 1.87 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowed funds |
203,984 | 2,633 | 5.23 | 245,326 | 2,643 | 4.37 | ||||||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB |
1,405,279 | 18,723 | 5.40 | 1,164,675 | 14,140 | 4.92 | ||||||||||||||||||
Secured borrowings |
| | | 125,293 | 2,401 | 7.77 | ||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
29,634 | 626 | 8.57 | 37,819 | 748 | 8.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities |
4,551,448 | 40,984 | 3.65 | 4,338,215 | 32,686 | 3.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
Demand deposits |
989,546 | 1,065,909 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing other liabilities |
56,222 | 70,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities |
5,597,216 | 5,474,473 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
572,490 | 551,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders
equity |
$ | 6,169,706 | $ | 6,025,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net tax equivalent interest income/
net interest spread |
54,101 | 3.06 | % | 56,664 | 3.33 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax equivalent adjustment |
(2,031 | ) | (2,006 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized interest from real estate
operations |
| 480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
52,070 | 55,138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Margin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income/interest earning
assets |
6.71 | % | 6.39 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense/interest earning
assets |
2.93 | 2.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) |
3.78 | % | 4.02 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)
excluding secured borrowings |
3.78 | % | 4.11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | The tax equivalent basis is computed using a 35% tax rate. |
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 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. Interest bearing
liability costs increased 59 basis points while interest earning asset yields increased by 32 basis
points. The increase in interest bearing liability interest rates reflects higher rates on deposits
and other borrowings. The higher interest bearing deposit rates reflect growth in our high yield
savings account balances, and the gradual increase in certificate of deposit and money market rates
resulting from the continued high short-term rate environment. The balance of high yield savings
accounts was $256.2 million at March 31, 2007. There were no high yield savings account balances
at March 31, 2006. 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 rates. The growth in earning asset yields resulted
from higher yields for all categories of loans and investments primarily attributed to higher
short-term interest rates. The yields on earning assets were also unfavorably impacted by a $19.6
million increase in non-accrual loans at March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006.
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 $138.2 million, $66.5 million and $44.3 million, respectively,
from the corresponding 2006 quarter. These increases in average loan balances were partially
offset by a $136.9 million decline in average commercial real estate loan balances primarily
resulting from the slow-down in the real estate market in Florida. The higher taxable investment
average balance reflects increased average balances of mortgage-backed securities during the 2007
quarter.
Provision for Loan Losses
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses | March 31, | |||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 43,602 | $ | 41,192 | ||||
Loans charged-off |
(1,127 | ) | (366 | ) | ||||
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off |
437 | 900 | ||||||
Net (charge-offs) recoveries |
(690 | ) | 534 | |||||
Provision for loan losses |
7,461 | 163 | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 50,373 | $ | 41,889 | ||||
The $7.5 million provision for loan losses during the three months ended March 31, 2007 was
primarily the result of a $5.7 million specific reserve associated with a residential land
acquisition and development loan and increases in the qualitative component of our allowance for
loan losses. These qualitative component increases were primarily based on continued
deteriorating economic conditions in the residential real estate market during the quarter and
higher non-performing and potential problem loans at March 31, 2007. The higher loan charge-offs
experienced during the 2007 quarter were mainly in home equity and small business loans. The
property values of homes securing home equity loans have declined since loan origination which
subjects us to potentially higher charge-off amounts compared to historical trends.
Conditions in the residential real estate market nationally and in Florida continued to
deteriorate during the first quarter of 2007. New home sales and applications for building permits
fell significantly from peak levels during 2005 and inventories of unsold homes have significantly
increased. The Banks commercial real estate loan portfolio consists of several sub-categories of
loans, each with differing collateral and different levels of risk. The builder land loan
segment, at approximately $140 million, consists of land loans to borrowers who have option
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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, we anticipate 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.
The builder land loan segment discussed above is part of BankAtlantics total commercial
real estate acquisition and development portfolio of approximately $562 million as of March 31,
2007. The loans other than the builder land loans in this category are generally secured by
residential and commercial real estate which will be fully developed by the borrower or sold to
third parties. These loans generally involve property with a longer investment and development
horizon and are guaranteed by the borrower or individuals and/or secured by additional collateral
such that it is expected that the borrower will have the ability to service the debt under current
conditions for a longer period of time. Accordingly, management considers these other loans to be
of relatively lower risk than the builder land loans.
Market conditions may result in BankAtlantics 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, declines in the residential real estate market and
collateral values may result in higher credit losses in these loans.
At the indicated dates, BankAtlantics non-performing assets and potential problem loans were
(in thousands):
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
NONPERFORMING ASSETS |
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Non-accrual: |
||||||||
Tax certificates |
$ | 597 | $ | 632 | ||||
Loans |
25,746 | 4,436 | ||||||
Total non-accrual |
26,343 | 5,068 | ||||||
Repossessed assets: |
||||||||
Real estate owned |
23,135 | 21,747 | ||||||
Total nonperforming assets |
$ | 49,478 | $ | 26,815 | ||||
Allowances |
||||||||
Allowance for loan losses |
$ | 50,373 | $ | 43,602 | ||||
Allowance for tax certificate losses |
3,782 | 3,699 | ||||||
Total allowances |
$ | 54,155 | $ | 47,301 | ||||
POTENTIAL PROBLEM LOANS |
||||||||
Contractually past due 90 days or more |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Performing impaired loans |
7,788 | 163 | ||||||
Restructured loans |
| | ||||||
TOTAL POTENTIAL PROBLEM LOANS |
$ | 7,788 | $ | 163 | ||||
Non-accrual loans increased $21.3 million from December 31, 2006. The majority of the
increase relates to two residential land acquisition and development loans in our commercial
real estate portfolio with an aggregate outstanding balance of $20.3 million. In view of
market conditions, management anticipates we
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may experience further deterioration in this
segment of our loan portfolio as the market attempts to absorb an
oversupply of available lot inventory in the face of the deteriorating residential real
estate market discussed above. Residential land acquisition and development non-performing
loans amounted to $20.6 million at March 31, 2007 compared to $0 as of December 2006.
The increase in real estate owned primarily resulted from land improvement expenditures
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.
Performing impaired loans consists of $3.2 million of commercial business loans and $4.6
million of commercial real estate loans for which information known about the possible
credit problems of the borrowers caused management to have doubts as to the ability of the
borrowers to comply with the current loan repayment terms. These loans may be classified as
non-performing assets in subsequent periods upon receipt of additional information.
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BankAtlantics Non-Interest Income
For Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||
Service charges on deposits |
$ | 24,595 | $ | 19,099 | $ | 5,496 | ||||||
Other service charges and fees |
7,033 | 6,222 | 811 | |||||||||
Securities activities, net |
621 | (1 | ) | 622 | ||||||||
Other |
2,798 | 1,687 | 1,111 | |||||||||
Non-interest income |
$ | 35,047 | $ | 27,007 | $ | 8,040 | ||||||
The higher revenues from service charges on deposits during 2007 compared to 2006 primarily
resulted from higher overdraft fee income. Management believes that the increase in overdraft fee
income resulted from an increase in the number of core deposit accounts, a 7% increase in
overdraft charges beginning July, 2006 and a change in policy during 2006 allowing certain
customers to incur debit card overdrafts. BankAtlantic opened approximately 79,000 new core
deposit accounts during the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to 77,000 during the same
2006 period and opened approximately 270,000 new core deposit accounts during the year ended
December 31, 2006.
The higher other service charges and fees during the three months ended March 31, 2007
compared to the same 2006 period was primarily due to a 12% increase in interchange and surcharge
income. The higher income was primarily due to the increase in the number of ATM and check cards
outstanding associated with the opening of new core deposit accounts. The increase in service card
fees was partially offset by a $0.6 million decline in ATM and check card annual fees as
BankAtlantic discontinued the fee as of January 1, 2007 in response to competitive market
conditions.
Securities activities, net during the three months ended March 31, 2007 includes a $481,000
gain from the sale of securities obtained from an initial public offering of BankAtlantics health
insurance carrier. The remaining gain in securities activities, net represents sales of agency
securities available for sale.
Included in other income during the three months ended March 31, 2006 is a loss from real
estate operations of $1.1 million. The loss during the 2006 quarter resulted from higher
development and capitalized interest costs associated with units sold. There were no units sold at
the development during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
BankAtlantics Non-Interest Expense
For Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | Change | |||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
$ | 40,664 | $ | 34,349 | $ | 6,315 | ||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
15,942 | 12,610 | 3,332 | |||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
5,788 | 8,524 | (2,736 | ) | ||||||||
Professional fees |
1,620 | 2,211 | (591 | ) | ||||||||
Check losses |
1,857 | 1,246 | 611 | |||||||||
Supplies and postage |
1,850 | 1,654 | 196 | |||||||||
Telecommunication |
1,379 | 1,151 | 228 | |||||||||
One-time termination benefits |
2,553 | | 2,553 | |||||||||
Other |
7,117 | 6,054 | 1,063 | |||||||||
Non-interest expense |
$ | 78,770 | $ | 67,799 | $ | 10,971 | ||||||
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The substantial increase in employee compensation and benefits resulted primarily from
BankAtlantics store expansion initiatives as BankAtlantic has opened 18 new stores since January
2006, representing a 24% increase in its store network. The number of full time equivalent
employees increased to 2,628 at March 26, 2007 from 2,328 at March 31, 2006, primarily as a result
of the additional stores. Also contributing to the increased compensation costs were higher
employee benefit costs associated with a larger workforce. On March 27, 2007, BankAtlantic
reduced its workforce by approximately 225 associates, or 8%.
The significant increase in occupancy and equipment primarily resulted from the expansion of
the store network and back-office facilities to support a larger organization. As a consequence of
these growth and expansion initiatives, BankAtlantics rental expense, depreciation, real estate
taxes, maintenance and utilities expense increased from $9.5 million during the three months ended
March 31, 2006 to $12.5 million during the same 2007 period. Facilities rental expense increased
from $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 to $3.1 million for the same 2007
period, an increase of 69%. 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 back-office facilities.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, management decided to reduce advertising expenses to 2005
levels. Reflecting that decision, advertising expense during the 2007 quarter decreased 32.1% from
the prior years quarter.
Professional fees declined from 2006 levels reflecting lower consulting and legal costs as
BankAtlantic incurred higher professional fees during 2006 in connection with entering into a
deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice in April 2006.
BankAtlantic experienced an increase in check losses for the 2007 quarter compared to the 2006
quarter primarily due to an increase in the number of core deposit accounts and the volume of
checking account overdrafts.
The increase in supplies, postage and telecommunication costs during the current quarter were
related to BankAtlantics growth initiatives and the opening of new stores.
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 is approximately $10 million with the
realization of these savings to begin during the second quarter of 2007.
Management is continuing to explore opportunities to reduce operating expenses and increase
future operating efficiencies.
The increase in other non-interest expense related to increased general operating expenses,
including a $494,000 increase in insurance premiums and tangible taxes as well as $358,000 of
increased fees associated with out-sourced functions provided by BFC and the Parent Company, which
include human resources and risk management services.
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Parent Company Results of Operations
For the Three Months | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||
Net interest (expense) |
$ | (4,924 | ) | $ | (4,618 | ) | $ | (306 | ) | |||
Non-interest income |
1,705 | 3,352 | (1,647 | ) | ||||||||
Non-interest expense |
723 | 1,949 | (1,226 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) before income
taxes |
(3,942 | ) | (3,215 | ) | (727 | ) | ||||||
Income tax benefit |
(1,099 | ) | (1,074 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||||
Parent company (loss) |
$ | (2,843 | ) | $ | (2,141 | ) | $ | (702 | ) | |||
Net interest expense increased during the first quarter of 2007, compared to the same 2006
period, as a result of higher interest rates during 2007 compared to 2006. The Companys junior
subordinated debentures and other borrowings average balances were $263.3 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 while the average rates increased from 8.03% during the three
months ended March 31, 2006 to 8.45% during the same 2007 period.
The decrease in non-interest income was a result of a $1.5 million unrealized loss associated
with the change in value of Stifel warrants acquired in connection with the Ryan Beck sale. Also
included in non-interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $2.4 million of
gains on securities activities from managed fund investments and $781,000 of earnings from
unconsolidated subsidiaries. During the three months ended March 31, 2006 gains on securities
activities were $2.5 million from managed fund investments and earnings from unconsolidated
subsidiaries were $820,000.
The decrease in non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the
same 2006 period was a result of lower compensation and operating cost.
BankAtlantic Bancorp Consolidated Financial Condition
Total assets at March 31, 2007 were $6.4 billion compared to $6.5 billion at December
31, 2006. The changes in components of total assets from December 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007 are
summarized below:
| Decline in cash and cash equivalents due to the use of short term investments at the Parent company to fund the Companys Class A common stock repurchase program; | ||
| Increase in securities available for sale reflecting Stifel common stock received upon the sale of Ryan Beck partially offset by the sale of Parent company equity securities to fund the Companys Class A common stock repurchase program; | ||
| Increase in investment securities at cost resulting from Stifel equity securities received as merger consideration upon the sale of Ryan Beck; | ||
| Decrease in tax certificate balances primarily due to redemptions of non-Florida tax certificates; | ||
| Lower investment in FHLB stock related to repayments of FHLB advances; | ||
| Increase in loan receivable balances associated with higher purchased residential and home equity loan balances partially offset by lower commercial real estate loan balances; | ||
| 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 | ||
| Decrease in discontinued operations assets held for sale reflecting the sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel. |
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The Companys total liabilities at March 31, 2007 were $5.9 billion compared to $6.0 billion
at December 31, 2006. The changes in components of total liabilities from December 31, 2006 to
March 31, 2007 are summarized below:
| Higher non-interest-bearing deposit balances due to an increase in free checking account balances associated with Floridas Most Convenient Bank initiatives; | ||
| Higher interest-bearing deposit balances primarily associated with increased higher yield saving, interest-bearing checking and certificate of deposit balances partially offset by lower money market account balances; | ||
| Decrease in FHLB advances and short term borrowings due to deposit growth and a decline in earning assets; and | ||
| Decrease in discontinued operations liabilities held for sale reflecting the sale of Ryan Beck to Stifel on February 28, 2007. |
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, borrowings from financial
institutions, and liquidation of equity securities and other investments. The Company uses these
funds to contribute capital to its subsidiaries, pay debt service, repay borrowings, purchase
equity securities, repurchase Class A common stock and fund operations. The Companys annual debt
service associated with its junior subordinated debentures is approximately $21.1 million. The
Companys estimated current annual dividends to common shareholders are approximately $9.9 million.
In March 2007, the Company received $5.0 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 indenture restrictions and the ability of BankAtlantic to pay dividends to the Company.
These payments are subject to regulations and OTS approval and are based upon BankAtlantics
regulatory capital levels and net income.
As consideration for the merger of Ryan Beck with Stifel, the Company received 2,377,354
shares of Stifel common stock and warrants to acquire approximately 481,715 shares of Stifel common
stock at $36.00 per share. Issuance of the warrants is subject to the approval of Stifels
shareholders, and we will receive approximately $19.2 million in cash if the Stifel shareholders do
not approve the issuance of warrants. The Company may from time to time sell Stifel equity
securities and use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.
The Company has invested $64.8 million in equity securities with a money manager. The equity
securities had a fair value of $74.0 million as of March 31, 2007. It is anticipated that these
funds will be invested in this manner until needed to fund the operations of the Company and its
subsidiaries, which may include acquisitions, BankAtlantics store expansion and growth
initiatives, repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock or other business purposes. The
Company has also utilized this portfolio of equity securities as a source of liquidity to pay debt
service on its borrowings.
In May 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 6,000,000
shares of its Class A Common Stock. Share repurchases will be based on market conditions and
liquidity requirements. No termination date was set for the buyback program. The shares will be
purchased on the open market, although we may purchase shares through private transactions. The
Company plans to fund the share repurchase program primarily through the sale of equity securities
from its securities portfolio. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company
repurchased and retired 1,324,774 shares of Class A common stock at an aggregate purchase price of
$17.1 million.
BankAtlantic Liquidity and Capital Resources
BankAtlantics liquidity will depend on its ability to generate sufficient cash to support
loan demand, to
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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 $1.3 billion as of March 31, 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
$1.0 billion at March 31, 2007. BankAtlantic has established lines of credit for up to $557.9
million with other banks to purchase federal funds of which $45 million was outstanding as of
March 31, 2007. BankAtlantic has also established a $6.5 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 March 31, 2007, $1.8 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 March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic had $15.7 million of brokered deposits.
BankAtlantics commitments to originate and purchase loans at March 31, 2007 were $343
million and $55 million, respectively, compared to $469 million and $29 million, respectively, at
March 31, 2006. At March 31, 2007, total loan commitments represented approximately 7.4% of net
loans receivable.
At March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic had investments and mortgage-backed securities of
approximately $110.6 million pledged against securities sold under agreements to repurchase, $41.8
million pledged against public deposits and $56.6 million pledged against treasury tax and loan
accounts.
BankAtlantic in 2004 began a de novo store expansion strategy and has opened 22 stores since
January 2005. At March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic had $5.1 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 in connection with the 2007 store expansion initiatives are
expected to be approximately $52 million. BankAtlantic estimates that the capital requirements for
funding this store expansion will be approximately $4.2 million which may be funded through capital
contributions from BankAtlantic Bancorp or earnings.
At March 31, 2007, BankAtlantic met all applicable liquidity and regulatory capital
requirements.
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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 March 31, 2007: |
||||||||||||||||
Total risk-based capital |
$ | 526,725 | 12.11 | % | 8.00 | % | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
Tier 1 risk-based
capital |
$ | 456,426 | 10.49 | % | 4.00 | % | 6.00 | % | ||||||||
Tangible capital |
$ | 456,426 | 7.51 | % | 1.50 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||
Core capital |
$ | 456,426 | 7.51 | % | 4.00 | % | 5.00 | % | ||||||||
At December 31, 2006: |
||||||||||||||||
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.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements Contractual Obligations as of March 31, 2007
(In thousands) | Payments Due by Period (1)(2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Less than | After 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations | Total | 1 year | 1-3 years | 4-5 years | years | |||||||||||||||
Time deposits |
$ | 1,002,284 | $ | 848,838 | $ | 118,636 | $ | 34,631 | $ | 179 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt |
292,920 | | | | 292,920 | |||||||||||||||
Advances from FHLB (1) |
1,297,055 | 1,225,055 | 40,000 | 32,000 | | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations |
124,414 | 9,422 | 19,788 | 15,541 | 79,663 | |||||||||||||||
Pension obligation |
14,336 | 938 | 2,220 | 2,848 | 8,330 | |||||||||||||||
Other obligations |
38,471 | 17,271 | 5,500 | 6,100 | 9,600 | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual cash
obligations |
$ | 2,769,480 | $ | 2,101,524 | $ | 186,144 | $ | 91,120 | $ | 390,692 | ||||||||||
(1) | Payments due by period are based on contractual maturities | |
(2) | The above table excludes interest payments on interest bearing liabilities |
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Homebuilding & Real Estate Development
Our Homebuilding & Real Estate Development segment consists of Levitt, which is
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 March 31, 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 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 and its wholly owned subsidiaries
(Levitt, or the Company) as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. The
Company may also be referred to as we, us, or our. We engage in real estate activities
through our homebuilding, land development and other 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), operations at Levitt Corporation
(Parent Company), 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 and multi-family home and townhome communities and condominiums for
active adults and families in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina. 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 Tradition South Carolina currently
encompasses approximately 5,400 acres with 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 vacation 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 document for specific risks which could cause actual results to be
significantly different from those expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements.
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 accuracy of the estimated fair value of our real estate inventory and the
potential for further write-downs or impairment charges; the need to offer additional incentives
to buyers to generate sales; the effects of increases in interest rates; cancellations of
existing sales contracts and the ability to consummate sales contracts included in the Companys
backlog; the Companys ability to realize the expected benefits of its expanded platform and
technology investments; the Companys ability to timely deliver homes from backlog, shorten
delivery cycles and improve operational and construction efficiency; the realization of cost
savings associated with reductions of workforce and the ability to limit overhead and costs
commensurate with sales; the Companys ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in the event of a
prolonged downturn in the housing market; the Companys ability to access additional capital on
acceptable terms, if at all, including through BFC Financial Corporation (BFC); 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.
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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. Our
homebuilding operations sell residential housing while our land development business sells land to
residential builders as well as commercial developers, and on occasion internally develops
commercial real estate and enters into lease arrangements. In the three months ended March 31,
2007, we continued to experience the dramatic slowdown in our homebuilding business. Excess
supply, particularly in previously strong markets like Florida, in part driven by a significant
decline in demand and speculative activity by investors, has led to the continued downward
pressure on pricing for residential homes and land. Based on a project by project assessment of
local market conditions, existing backlog and available remaining inventory, we offered various
sales incentives to our customers in the first quarter of 2007, and continue to aggressively
reduce prices in the second quarter of 2007 on select inventory to increase sales. These current
pricing strategies will negatively impact gross margins in the future. Similarly, the market for
residential land in Florida remains soft, and our Land Division did not record any sales in the
three months ended March 31, 2007. It is expected that in the near term, an increasing percentage
of revenue will come from commercial land sales in Florida and residential land sales in South
Carolina.
We are focused on efforts to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to withstand this
downturn by aligning field staffing levels with current and anticipated market conditions and
implementing cost saving initiatives throughout the organization. We also are closely monitoring
capital spending for land development and looking at opportunities to sell various land positions.
Financial and Non-Financial Metrics
We evaluate our performance and prospects 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 (which we measure as revenues from sales of real estate
minus cost of sales of real estate), margin percentage (which we measure 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 net orders executed, the number of cancelled contracts and resulting spec inventory, the
number of housing starts and the number of homes delivered. In evaluating our future prospects,
management considers non-financial information such as the number of homes and acres in backlog
(which we measure 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. Additionally, we monitor the
number of properties remaining in inventory and under contract to be purchased relative to our
sales and construction trends. Our ratio of debt to shareholders equity and cash requirements are
also considered when evaluating our 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 our
operating results, financial position and liquidity. 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.
Homebuilding Overview
The homebuilding environment continued to deteriorate during the first quarter of 2007 as
increased inventory levels combined with weakened consumer demand for housing negatively affects
sales, deliveries and margins throughout the industry. We delivered fewer homes in the first
quarter of 2007, as compared to the same period of 2006 due to these difficult market conditions,
and experienced decreased sales and increased cancellation rates on homes in backlog.
We entered 2007 with a substantially lower backlog compared to the December 31, 2005 level.
The backlog decreased reflecting fewer units in combination with lower average selling prices on
net orders. The decrease in the number of units is due to the number of closings of homes
exceeding the level of sales activity in the
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three months ended March 31, 2007 as well as the cancellation of contracts by buyers. The
decrease in sales resulted in a decrease in construction starts in the three months ended March 31,
2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006. In addition, sales prices in the current
market have experienced downward pressure associated with pricing incentives necessary to mitigate
the imbalance in housing supply and increased competition. We offered price incentives in the
first quarter of 2007 and expect to aggressively offer even more incentives as well as reduce sales
prices throughout 2007 in order to attract buyers to our communities. We also continue to monitor
our cancellation rates of homes in backlog and work with our customers to convert backlog into
deliveries.
Land Division Overview
The Land Division continued developing land in its two master-planned communities;
Tradition, South Carolina and Tradition, Florida. Tradition, Florida encompasses more than 8,200
total acres, including approximately 5,800 net saleable acres. Approximately 1,757 acres had been
sold to date and 37 acres were subject to firm sales contracts with various purchasers as of March
31, 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. Approximately 37 acres were subject to firm sales
contracts with various purchasers as of March 31, 2007 as this project is still in the beginning
stages of development.
While traffic at the information center at Tradition, Florida has slowed in connection with
the overall slowdown in the Florida homebuilding market, interest in commercial property appears to
have maintained its strength in the first quarter of 2007, and interest in the South Carolina
residential market appears to not be impacted as severely as the Florida residential market. In
addition to sales of parcels to homebuilders, the Land Division plans to continue to expand its
commercial operations through sales to developers and to internally develop certain projects for
leasing to third parties.
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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 our financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. 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, reserves 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) real estate inventories; (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 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 141,742 | 125,543 | 16,199 | ||||||||
Other revenues |
2,497 | 1,951 | 546 | |||||||||
Total revenues |
144,239 | 127,494 | 16,745 | |||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
112,908 | 102,055 | 10,853 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
32,906 | 26,755 | 6,151 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
482 | 626 | (144 | ) | ||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
146,296 | 129,436 | 16,860 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) from Bluegreen Corporation |
1,744 | (49 | ) | 1,793 | ||||||||
Earnings from joint ventures |
3 | | 3 | |||||||||
Interest and other income |
2,339 | 889 | 1,450 | |||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
2,029 | (1,102 | ) | 3,131 | ||||||||
(Provision) benefit for income taxes |
(779 | ) | 442 | (1,221 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 1,250 | (660 | ) | 1,910 | |||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
We earned consolidated net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31,
2007, which represented an increase of $1.9 million as compared to a consolidated net loss of
$660,000 for the same period in 2006. The increase in net income is the result of increases in
average sales prices of homes delivered by our Homebuilding Division, increases in sales of real
estate associated with Other Operations, as well as increases in interest and other income related
to forfeited deposits. Additionally, Bluegreen Corporation experienced net earnings in the three
months ended March 31, 2007 in comparison to a net loss in the same period in 2006. These
increases were partially offset by increases in selling, general and administrative costs incurred
by all segments.
Our revenues from sales of real estate increased 12.9% to $141.7 million for the quarter ended
March 31,
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2007 from $125.5 million for the same 2006 period. This increase was primarily attributable to the
increase in the Homebuilding Division sales of real estate. In the three months ended March 31,
2007, a land sale of $11.1 million was recorded by the Homebuilding Division, as compared to no
land sales recorded during the same period in 2006, and the average sales price on homes delivered
increased from $269,000 to $340,000. The increase in the average sales price of homes was offset in
part by a decrease in the number of homes delivered from 439 units in the three months ended March
31, 2006 to 362 units in the three months ended March 31, 2007. Revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 also reflect sales of flex warehouse properties as Levitt Commercial delivered 17
flex warehouse units its remaining development project, generating revenues of $6.6 million. Levitt
Commercial did not deliver any units during the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Other revenues increased to $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 from $2.0
million for the same period in 2006. This was due to increased rental income associated with
commercial the of certain commercial properties, 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 increased 10.6% to $112.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007,
as compared to the same 2006 period. The increase in cost of sales was due to increased sales of
real estate recorded by Other Operations and the Homebuilding Division which included costs related
to an $11.1 million land sale. These costs were offset in part by a decline in construction costs
due to fewer homes being delivered. Cost of sales as a percentage of related revenue was
approximately 79.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to approximately 81.3%
for the same period in 2006, due mainly to the increased margins on homes delivered by the
Homebuilding Division. In the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Homebuilding Division
delivered 362 units at a margin of 21.6%, and completed a land sale that was fully reserved for in
prior periods which as a result generated no margin, as compared with the delivery of 439 units at
a margin of 18.4% and no land sales during the same period in 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $6.2 million to $32.9 million during
the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $26.8 million during the same period in 2006
primarily as a result of higher employee compensation and benefits, increased advertising and
marketing costs, increased depreciation and professional services expenditures. The increase in
employee compensation and benefits of $2.4 million is mainly due to the addition of several senior
management positions with higher salaries and increased sales commissions related to higher
revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31,
2006. Compensation amounts also include severance related charges in the amount of approximately
$400,000 related to a reduction in force that occurred in February 2007. These increases were
partially offset by a decrease in full time employees to 581 at March 31, 2007, from 679 at March
31, 2006. Advertising and other marketing expenses increased $1.5 million related to efforts to
attract buyers in a challenging homebuilding market. Depreciation expense increased due to the
amortization of software costs in the three months ended March 31, 2007 while no software costs
were depreciated in the three months ended March 31, 2006 as the system was not implemented until
October 2006. In addition, depreciation expense increased due to an increase in commercial
development properties in our Land Division. Lastly, fees for professional services increased
relating to the pending merger with BFC and increased legal costs. As a percentage of total
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 22.8% during the three months
ended March 31, 2007, from 21.0% during the same 2006.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $13.0 million for the 2007 period and $8.0 million
for the 2006 period. Interest incurred was higher due to higher outstanding balances of notes and
mortgage notes payable, as well as an increase in the average interest rate on our 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 March 31, 2007
and 2006 included previously capitalized interest of approximately $4.4 million and $2.6 million,
respectively. The increase is primarily attributable to the increased debt balance attributable to
funding inventory expenditures.
Other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 decreased to $482,000 from $626,000
for the same period in 2006, and consisted solely of mortgage operations expense. The decrease
reflected fewer home deliveries during the quarter ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 2006.
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Bluegreen reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 of $5.3 million, as
compared to a net loss of $463,000 for the same period in 2006. In the first quarter of 2006,
Bluegreen adopted 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 accounted for a significant portion of the decline in
earnings. Our interest in Bluegreens earnings was $1.7 million for the 2007 period compared to
our interest in Bluegreens loss of $49,000 for the 2006 period. At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the
9.5 million shares of Bluegreen that we own represented approximately 31% of the outstanding shares
of Bluegreen.
Interest and other income increased from $889,000 during the three months ending March 31,
2006 to $2.3 million during the same period in 2007. This change was primarily related to an
increase in forfeited deposits of $1.4 million resulting from increased cancellations of home sale
contracts.
HOMEBUILDING DIVISION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 134,169 | 118,275 | 15,894 | ||||||||
Other revenues |
722 | 1,008 | (286 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenues |
134,891 | 119,283 | 15,608 | |||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
107,603 | 96,497 | 11,106 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
20,305 | 17,572 | 2,733 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
482 | 626 | (144 | ) | ||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
128,390 | 114,695 | 13,695 | |||||||||
Earnings from joint ventures |
16 | | 16 | |||||||||
Interest and other income |
1,654 | 177 | 1,477 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes |
8,171 | 4,765 | 3,406 | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
(3,211 | ) | (1,754 | ) | (1,457 | ) | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 4,960 | 3,011 | 1,949 | ||||||||
Homes delivered (units) |
362 | 439 | (77 | ) | ||||||||
Construction starts (units) |
254 | 390 | (136 | ) | ||||||||
Average selling price of homes delivered (a) |
$ | 340 | 269 | 71 | ||||||||
Margin percentage on homes delivered (a) |
21.6 | % | 18.4 | % | 3.2 | % | ||||||
Net orders (units) |
159 | 506 | (347 | ) | ||||||||
Net orders (value) |
$ | 43,900 | 169,387 | (125,487 | ) | |||||||
Backlog of homes (units) |
1,045 | 1,859 | (814 | ) | ||||||||
Backlog of homes (value) |
$ | 359,029 | 608,437 | (249,408 | ) |
(a) | Calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2007 excludes $11.1 million land sale, which generated no margin. No comparable land sales occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2006. |
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
The value of net orders decreased to $43.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2007, from $169.4 million for the same period in 2006. The average sales price of net orders
decreased 17.6% to $276,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, from $335,000 during the
same 2006 period. Lower selling prices are primarily a reflection of higher sales incentives and
the need to reduce prices in certain markets in order to remain competitive in a deteriorating
homebuilding market. Additionally, 36.5% of our net orders were generated from our Tennessee
operations, which have historically yielded lower average sales prices. During the three months
ended March 31, 2007, net orders decreased to 159 units reflecting gross orders of 285 offset by
cancellations of 126. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, gross orders of 585 were offset
by cancelled orders of 79, resulting in net orders of 506. The decrease in net orders was the
result of slow market conditions as traffic trended downward and conversion rates slowed.
Construction starts decreased in line with net orders for the above mentioned reasons.
Revenues from sales of real estate increased to $134.2 million during the three months ended
March 31, 2007, compared to $118.3 million during the same 2006 period. Included in this revenue
was $11.1 million from a sale of land in our Tennessee operations that management decided to not
develop further. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, 362 homes were delivered at an
average sales price of $340,000 as compared to 439 homes delivered at an average price of $269,000
during the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase in the average price of our homes
delivered was due to the mix of homes delivered as the 2007 closings occurred in regions with
higher average sales prices.
Cost of sales increased 11.5% to $107.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007,
as compared to $96.5 million during the same period in 2006. Included in cost of sales was $11.1
million in cost of sales associated with the land sale in Tennessee. No margin was generated on
this transaction as this sale was fully reserved as of December 31, 2006. Excluding this land
sale, cost of sales remained relatively unchanged.
Margin percentage on homes delivered (which we define as sales of real estate associated with
home sales minus cost of sales for those homes, divided by home sales) increased from 18.4% in the
first quarter of 2006 to 21.6% during the first quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily
attributable to the geographic mix of deliveries by the Homebuilding Division as deliveries of
homes in Tennessee, which historically have lower margins than in the Florida markets served by the
Homebuilding Division, comprised approximately 13% of the deliveries in the three months ended
March 31, 2007 while in the same period in 2006 this region accounted for 30% of the deliveries.
Margins are expected to decline in the future as a result of aggressive pricing strategies in
Florida.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.7 million to $20.3 million during
the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $17.6 million during the same period in 2006
primarily as a result of higher employee compensation and benefits and increased advertising and
marketing costs. The increase in employee compensation and benefits of $1.7 million is mainly due
to the addition of several senior management positions with higher salaries partially offset by the
decrease in full time employees to 460 at March 31, 2007 from 580 at March 31, 2006. Compensation
and benefits also increased due to increased sales commissions related to higher revenues in the
three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006. Compensation
amounts also include severance related charges in the amount of approximately $400,000 related to a
reduction in force that occurred in February 2007. Advertising and other marketing expenses
increased $786,000 related to efforts to attract buyers to our communities in a challenging
homebuilding market.
Interest and other income increased from $177,000 during the three months ending March 31,
2006 to $1.7 million during the same period in 2007. This change was primarily related to income
resulting from forfeited deposits of $1.4 million associated with buyers cancellation of purchase
contracts. The increase in forfeited deposits resulted from increased cancellations of home sale
contracts.
Interest incurred and capitalized totaled $8.4 million and $5.3 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Interest incurred increased as a result of an
increase in the average interest rate on our variable-rate borrowings as well as an increase of
$89.5 million in our borrowings from March 31, 2006 to March
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31, 2007. Most of our variable-rate borrowings are indexed to the Prime Rate, which increased to
8.25% at March 31, 2007, from 7.75% at March 31, 2006. 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 March 31, 2007 and 2006 included previously capitalized
interest of approximately $3.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
LAND DIVISION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Sales of real estate (a) |
$ | 777 | 7,272 | (6,495 | ) | |||||||
Other revenues |
1,502 | 620 | 882 | |||||||||
Total revenues |
2,279 | 7,892 | (5,613 | ) | ||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
72 | 5,019 | (4,947 | ) | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
4,365 | 2,786 | 1,579 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
215 | | 215 | |||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
4,652 | 7,805 | (3,153 | ) | ||||||||
Interest and other income |
947 | 368 | 579 | |||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes |
(1,426 | ) | 455 | (1,881 | ) | |||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
568 | (137 | ) | 705 | ||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (858 | ) | 318 | (1,176 | ) | ||||||
Acres sold |
| 56 | (56 | ) | ||||||||
Margin percentage (a) |
90.7 | % | 31.0 | % | 59.7 | |||||||
Unsold saleable acres |
6,871 | 7,231 | (360 | ) | ||||||||
Acres subject to sales contracts
Third parties |
74 | 195 | (121 | ) | ||||||||
Aggregate sales price of acres
subject to sales contracts to third
parties |
$ | 21,124 | 33,717 | (12,593 | ) |
(a) | For the three months ended March 31, 2007, there were no land sales recorded. Sales of real estate and margin percentage relate to revenues from look back provisions and recognition of deferred revenue associated with sales in prior periods. |
The Land Division currently has two master planned communities being developed for sale:
Tradition, Florida and Tradition, South Carolina. In the three months ended March 31, 2006, sales
in the Land Divisions original master planned community in St. Lucie West were winding down with
final sales completed in the second quarter of 2006. 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 our master planned communities.
The master-planned community in Tradition, Florida encompasses more than 8,200 total acres,
including approximately 5,800 net saleable acres. Approximately 1,757 acres have been sold as of
March 31, 2007 and 37 acres were subject to firm sales contracts in Tradition, Florida with various
homebuilders as of March 31, 2007. Tradition, South Carolina, encompasses almost 5,400 total
acres, including approximately 3,000 net saleable acres and is currently entitled for 9,500
residential units and 1.5 million feet of commercial space, in addition to recreational areas,
educational facilities and emergency services. Approximately 37 acres were subject to firm sales
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contracts in Tradition, South Carolina with various homebuilders as of March 31, 2007. Due to
the nature and size of individual land transactions, our Land Division results are subject to
significant volatility. We have historically realized between 40.0% and 60.0% margin on Land
Division sales. Margins on land sales may not remain at these levels given the current downturn in
the real estate markets where our master planned communities are located and the decrease in demand
we are continuing to experience. Margins will fluctuate based upon changing sales prices and costs
attributable to the land sold, as well as the potential impact of revenue deferrals associated with
percentage of completion accounting. In addition to the impact of economic and market factors on
the sales price of land, the sales price 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 costs of sales 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 and involve significant management judgment. 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.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
Revenues decreased 89.3% to $777,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007,
compared to $7.3 million during the same period in 2006. Revenue for the three months ended March
31, 2007 was comprised of look back provisions of $415,000 and recognition of deferred revenue
totaling $362,000, of which $223,000 was inter-segment. Look back revenue relates to
incremental revenue received from homebuilders that purchased land based on the final resale price
to the homebuilders customer. Certain of the Land Divisions contracts contain these provisions.
There were no costs associated with the look back provisions since these costs were fully expensed
at the time of closing. In the three months ended March 31, 2006, 56 acres consisting of finished
lots were sold in Tradition, Florida at a margin percentage of 31%, while no land sales occurred
during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Other revenues increased to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as
compared to $620,000 during the same quarter in 2006. This was due to increased rental income
associated with commercial leasing of certain properties, 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 decreased $4.9 million to $72,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007,
as compared to $5.0 million for the same 2006 period. The decrease in cost of sales was due
primarily to no land sales recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2007 as described above
in the revenue discussion.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 56.7% to $4.4 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2007 as a result of higher employee compensation and benefits and other
general and administrative costs. Full time employees increased to 60 at March 31, 2007, from 47
at March 31, 2006, as additional personnel were added to support our commercial leasing and
irrigation services and to support the development activity in Tradition, South Carolina. General
and administrative costs increased related to increased legal expenditures and increased marketing
and advertising costs needed to maintain visibility to attract buyers in Florida and establish a
market presence in South Carolina.
Interest incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was $2.8 million and $1.3
million, respectively. Interest capitalized totaled $2.6 million for the three months ended March
31, 2007 as compared to $1.3 million during the same 2006 period. The difference in the interest
incurred and capitalized in the three months ended March 31, 2007 of approximately $215,000 was
attributable to funds borrowed by Core Communities but then loaned to the Parent Company. The
capitalization of this interest occurred at the Parent Company 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, as well as due to an increase in
the average
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interest rate on variable-rate debt. Most of Core Communities variable-rate debt is indexed to
various LIBOR rates, which increased from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007. Cost of sales of real
estate for the three months ended March 31, 2007 did not include previously capitalized interest,
as compared to $23,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
The increase in interest and other income from $368,000 for the three months ended March 31,
2006 to $947,000 for the same period in 2007 is primarily related to interest income relating to
intercompany loans and notes receivable which are eliminated in consolidation.
OTHER OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months | ||||||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | Change | ||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
||||||||||||
Sales of real estate |
$ | 6,574 | | 6,574 | ||||||||
Other revenues |
293 | 337 | (44 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenues |
6,867 | 337 | 6,530 | |||||||||
Costs and expenses |
||||||||||||
Cost of sales of real estate |
5,501 | 642 | 4,859 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
8,236 | 6,397 | 1,839 | |||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
13,737 | 7,039 | 6,698 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) from Bluegreen Corporation |
1,744 | (49 | ) | 1,793 | ||||||||
Loss from real estate joint ventures |
(13 | ) | | (13 | ) | |||||||
Interest and other income |
258 | 345 | (87 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(4,881 | ) | (6,406 | ) | 1,525 | |||||||
Benefit for income taxes |
1,864 | 2,364 | (500 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (3,017 | ) | (4,042 | ) | 1,025 | ||||||
Other Operations include all other Company operations, including Levitt Commercial,
Parent Company general and administrative expenses, earnings (loss) from our investment in
Bluegreen and (losses) 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% of Bluegreens outstanding shares as of March 31, 2007. Under equity method
accounting, we recognize our pro-rata share of Bluegreens net income or loss (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 deferred tax liability on our portion of Bluegreens net
earnings (loss). Our earnings in Bluegreen increase or decrease concurrently based on Bluegreens
results. Furthermore, a significant reduction in Bluegreens financial position could result in an
impairment charge against our future results of operations.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the Same 2006 Period:
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, Levitt Commercial delivered 17 flex
warehouse units generating revenues of $6.6 million while no units were delivered during the same
period in 2006. Levitt Commercial has completed the sale of all flex warehouse units in inventory
and we have no current plan for future sales from Levitt Commercial.
Cost of sales of real estate in Other Operations includes both the cost of sales of flex
warehouse units delivered in the period as well as the expensing of interest previously capitalized
in this business segment. Cost of
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sales increased to $5.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to
$642,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase is attributable to the
delivery of the 17 flex warehouse units in the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to no
units being delivered in the same period in 2006.
Bluegreen reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 of $5.3 million, as
compared to a net loss of $463,000 for the same period in 2006. In the first quarter of 2006,
Bluegreen adopted 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 $1.7 million for the 2007 period
compared to our interest in Bluegreens loss of $49,000 for the 2006 period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $8.2 million during the three months
ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $6.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006. The
increase was attributable to increased compensation and benefits expense, increased selling costs
associated with the Levitt Commercial sales noted above, increased depreciation attributable to the
implementation of new software in October 2006 and increased professional services attributable to
merger related and other corporate services. The increase in compensation related expenses is
attributable to increased headcount, as total employees increased from 52 at March 31, 2006 to 61
at March 31, 2007.
Interest incurred and capitalized in Other Operations was approximately $2.3 million and $1.4
million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in interest
incurred was attributable to an increase in our junior subordinated debentures 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.
Interest and other income decreased to $258,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007
as compared to $345,000 for the same period of 2006. The decrease is attributable to lower average
cash balances earning interest.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
March 31, 2007 compared to December 31, 2006
Our total assets at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $1.1 billion. Although
total assets did not change there were increases and decreases that offset each other. The
significant changes in the composition of assets primarily resulted from:
| a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $12.2 million, which resulted from cash provided by financing activities, offset by cash used in operations and investing activities; | ||
| a net increase in inventory of real estate of approximately $14.3 million resulting from increases in land development and construction costs by our Homebuilding and Land Divisions; | ||
| a decrease in notes receivable of $4.1 million due to the repayment of a note associated with a Land Division sale; and | ||
| an increase of $8.8 million in property and equipment associated with increased investment in commercial properties under construction by our Land Division, and support for infrastructure in our master planned communities. |
Total liabilities at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $776.1 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 $56.1 million, primarily related to project debt |
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associated with development activities; | |||
| a decrease of $10.3 million in customer deposits reflecting fewer orders for new homes; | ||
| a decrease in the current tax liability of approximately $2.9 million relating to the payment of 2006 annual taxes offset in part by our current provision for income tax; and | ||
| a net decrease in other accrued liabilities of approximately $14.1 million attributable to decreased incentive compensation accruals, decreased construction related accruals, and decreased professional services accruals related to the consultants retained in 2006 for our technology updgrade. |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our operating
and investment activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, our primary sources of
funds were 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. As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we
had cash and cash equivalents of $60.6 million and $48.4 million, respectively. Our cash increased
$12.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily as a result of liquidity
generated by borrowings by our Land and Homebuilding Divisions during the quarter. The Company
primarily utilized borrowings to finance the growth in inventory in Tradition, South Carolina and
to fund the Companys operations. Total debt increased to $671.8 million at March 31, 2007
compared to $615.7 million at December 31, 2006.
Due to deteriorating market conditions in the homebuilding industry, and in Florida in
particular, we have offered and will continue to offer sales incentives and reduced sales prices on
selected inventory in an effort to increase sales, which will lead to reduced margins in the future
when those homes are delivered. In addition, we continue to experience weaker sales volumes and
high cancellation rates. All of these conditions have a negative impact on our liquidity. As a
result, there is no assurance that operating cash flows will adequately support operations, and
accordingly, we anticipate seeking additional capital. Sources for additional capital include
proceeds from the disposition of certain properties or investments, joint venture partners, as well
as issuances of debt or equity. In addition, our intention to merge with BFC is predicated in part
on the additional need for capital and the recognition that BFC can provide access to additional
financial resources. The merger is subject to shareholder approval and other conditions. Should
this merger not occur, we will pursue a $200 million rights offering to all holders of Levitts
Class A common stock and Class B common stock giving each then current holder the right to purchase
a proportional number of additional shares of Levitt Class A common stock. Additionally, we have
filed a registration statement with the SEC for the offer and sale over time of up to $200 million of investment notes, an unsecured
debt security of Levitt Corporation. There is no assurance that we will be able to successfully raise additional capital
on acceptable terms, if at all.
Operating Activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we used $33.5 million of
cash in our operating activities, as compared to $102.4 million of cash used in such activities in
the prior period. The primary use of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was
the result of increased inventories in both our Homebuilding and Land Divisions. While increases
in inventory in 2006 were primarily the result of land purchases the increase in 2007 was
attributable to significant land development expenditures to prepare the land for the construction
of homes. We will continue to invest in our existing projects in 2007, many of which are in a
stage of development requiring further investment in land development, amenities including
entryways and clubhouse facilities, as well as model homes and sales facilities. As a result, we
are not expecting a decline in inventory during the year. At this time, no land purchases are
contemplated in 2007 based on current market conditions.
We also utilize deposits from customers who enter into purchase contracts to support our
working capital needs. These deposits totaled $32.4 million at March 31, 2007 and represented 9.0%
of our homebuilding backlog value. In comparison, deposits at December 31, 2006 were $42.7 million
and represented 9.7% of our homebuilding backlog value. The decline in deposits reflects a
reduction in the backlog, as well as a decision in late 2006 to reduce the required deposits in
certain communities and tier the required deposits on selected options. In the three months ended
March 31, 2007, $1.4 million in deposits were retained by us as a result of forfeitures by buyers
as cancellations increased, compared with $22,000 during the same period in 2006.
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Investing Activities. In the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, cash used in
investing activities totaled $9.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The uses of cash in the
three months ended March 31, 2007 represented net purchases of property and equipment, primarily
associated with commercial development activities and utility services at Tradition, Florida. The
uses of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2006 represented commercial development activities
and utility services as well as investment in new technology systems and capitalized related
expenses for software, hardware and certain implementation costs.
Financing Activities. The majority of our financing activities are secured financings
principally from commercial banks, and the issuance of Trust Preferred securities. We have also
issued common equity in the public markets, and continue to evaluate various sources of capital
from both public and private investors to ensure we maintain sufficient liquidity to deal with our
existing leverage and the potential of a prolonged slowdown in the residential real estate markets
where we operate. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $54.9 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2007, compared with $67.5 million in the same period in 2006.
Certain of our borrowings require us to repay specified amounts upon a sale of portions of the
property securing the debt and these specified amounts are not based upon the sales price of the
property sold. Repayment of these amounts would be in addition to our scheduled payments over the
next twelve months. While homes in backlog are subject to sales contracts, there can be no
assurance that these homes will be delivered as evidenced by the escalation of our cancellation
rates. Upon cancellation, such homes become spec units and are aggressively marketed to new buyers.
Our borrowing base facilities include project limitations on the number of spec units, the holding
period, as well as the overall dollar amount of spec units. Accordingly, if that limitation is
exceeded, the underlying assets no longer qualify for financing. In that event, our available
borrowings are reduced, and depending upon the status of other qualifying assets in the borrowing
base, we may be required to repay the lender prior to scheduled payment dates for funds advanced on
that particular property. Further, our borrowing facilities give our lenders the right to obtain
current appraisals on the land serving as collateral for their outstanding facilities and our
lenders can require additional repayments if the appraisals reflect that loan to value ratios are
above required amounts. We communicate with our lenders regarding limitations on spec houses, and
in the past have received increased spec allowances, but there can be no assurance we will receive
such flexibility in the future. Accordingly, our cash flow and liquidity would be adversely
impacted should spec inventory continue to rise as a result of customer cancellations and we are
unable to obtain amendments from our lenders.
Some of our subsidiaries have borrowings which contain covenants that, among other things,
require the subsidiary to maintain financial ratios, including minimum working capital, maximum
leverage and minimum net worth. These covenants may have the effect of limiting the amount of debt
that the subsidiaries can incur and restrict the distribution of funds to the Parent Company, which
as a holding company, is dependent upon dividends from its subsidiaries for a significant portion
of its operating cash flow. At March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all loan agreement
financial covenants. The risk of additional impairments could adversely impact the subsidiarys net
worth which would require additional capital and restrict the payment of dividends from that
subsidiary to the Parent Company. Negative earnings and the risk of additional impairments may
cause noncompliance with financial covenants and result in defaults under our credit facilities.
There can be no assurance we will remain in compliance in the future should the homebuilding market
remain in a prolonged downturn.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
In connection with the development of certain of our communities, we establish community
development districts to access bond financing for the funding of infrastructure development and
other projects within the community. If we were not able to establish community development
districts, we 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 we own property within a district when assessments are levied, we will be obligated to
pay the assessments as they are due. As of March 31, 2007, development districts in Tradition,
Florida had $46.6 million of community development district bonds outstanding and we owned
approximately 36% of the property in those districts. During the three months ended March 31,
2007, we recorded approximately $726,000 in
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assessments on property we owned in the districts of which $657,000 were capitalized to
inventory as development costs and will be recognized as cost of sales when the assessed properties
are sold to third parties.
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 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) |
$ | 671,764 | 22,851 | 406,102 | 228,976 | 13,835 | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations |
7,661 | 2,358 | 2,916 | 979 | 1,408 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase obligations |
14,220 | 14,220 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total Obligations |
$ | 693,645 | 39,429 | 409,018 | 229,955 | 15,243 | ||||||||||||||
(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 liability for not completing the purchase of any such
property is generally limited to the deposit we made under the relevant contract. At March 31,
2007, we had $400,000 in a deposit securing a purchase commitment. In addition to the above
contractual obligations, the Company has recorded $2.3 million in unrecognized tax benefits related
to FIN 48.
At March 31, 2007, we had outstanding surety bonds and letters of credit of approximately
$112.6 million related primarily to obligations to various governmental entities to construct
improvements in our various communities. We estimate that approximately $69.6 million of work
remains to complete these improvements. We do not believe that any outstanding bonds or letters of
credit will likely be drawn upon.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
BFC Equity Price Risk
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. While the primary market risk of BankAtlantic Bancorp is interest rate 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
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 Statement of Financial
Condition at March 31, 2007 was $2.3 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 is subject to
significant risk.
BFC Interest Rate Risk
At March 31, 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 make 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 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 BankAtlantic Bancorps primary market
risks which are interest rate and equity pricing risks.
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 can 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 three months ended March 31, 2007. For a discussion on the effect of changing
interest rates on BankAtlantics earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2007, see
Financial Services Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations Net Interest Income.
Included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at March 31, 2007 were $79.1
million of publicly traded equity securities and $11.5 million of privately held equity securities
held by BankAtlantic Bancorp that subjects BankAtlantic Bancorp to equity pricing risks arising in
connection with changes in the relative values due to changing market and economic conditions.
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 March 31, 2007 was a $103.7 million investment in Stifel equity
securities received by BankAtlantic Bancorp 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 March 31, 2007, Levitt had $567.6 million in borrowings with adjustable
rates tied to the prime rate and/or LIBOR rates and $104.2 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 $567.6 million outstanding at March 31, 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, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) . Based on this
evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934) are effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In addition, we reviewed our internal control over financial reporting, and there have been no
changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our first fiscal
quarter 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
There have been no material changes in our legal proceedings from those disclosed in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Except as set forth herein there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed
in the Risk Factors section of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006. .
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 |
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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: May 10, 2007 | By: | /s/ Alan B. Levan | ||
Alan B. Levan, Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: May 10, 2007 | By: | /s/ George P. Scanlon | ||
George P. Scanlon, Executive Vice President, | ||||
and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Date: May 10, 2007 | By: | /s/ Maria R. Scheker | ||
Maria R. Scheker, Chief Accounting Officer | ||||
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