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ST JOE Co - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     .

Commission file number: 1-10466

The St. Joe Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

59-0432511

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

130 Richard Jackson Boulevard, Suite 200

Panama City Beach, Florida

32407

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(850) 231-6400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, no par value

JOE

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   YES      NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   YES      NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   YES      NO  

As of October 26, 2020, there were 58,882,549 shares of common stock, no par value, outstanding.

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INDEX

Page No.

PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

9

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

11

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

45

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

74

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

75

PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

75

Item 1A. Risk Factors

75

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

76

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

77

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

77

Item 5. Other Information

77

Item 6. Exhibits

77

SIGNATURES

78

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.         Financial Statements

THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

September 30, 

December 31, 

    

2020

    

2019

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Investment in real estate, net

$

530,673

$

430,776

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

34,848

5,084

Cash and cash equivalents

 

102,351

 

185,716

Investments - debt securities

50,035

53

Investments - equity securities

 

2,677

 

9,746

Other assets

 

58,471

 

52,069

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $65,565 and $63,223 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 

18,750

 

19,018

Investments held by special purpose entities

 

206,108

 

206,771

Total assets

$

1,003,913

$

909,233

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

143,375

$

92,529

Other liabilities

 

70,774

 

57,200

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

60,122

 

52,808

Senior Notes held by special purpose entity

 

177,222

 

177,026

Total liabilities

 

451,493

 

379,563

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

Equity:

 

  

 

  

Common stock, no par value; 180,000,000 shares authorized; 59,414,583 issued at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019; and 58,882,549 and 59,414,583 outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 

305,676

 

305,631

Retained earnings

 

239,552

 

214,225

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,513)

 

(335)

Treasury stock at cost, 532,034 shares held at September 30, 2020

(8,803)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

534,912

 

519,521

Non-controlling interest

 

17,508

 

10,149

Total equity

 

552,420

 

529,670

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,003,913

$

909,233

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

The following presents the portion of the condensed consolidated balances attributable to the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities, which, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, include the Pier Park North joint venture (“Pier Park North JV”), Pier Park Crossings LLC (“Pier Park Crossings JV”), Origins Crossings, LLC (“Watersound Origins Crossings JV”), SJWCSL, LLC (“Watercrest JV”), Reliant Title and Closing Services, LLC (“Reliant Title JV”), Pier Park Crossings Phase II LLC (“Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV”), Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC and Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC as discussed in Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation. As of September 30, 2020, the condensed consolidated balances attributable to the Company’s consolidated variable interest entities also include the Pier Park Resort Hotel, LLC (“Pier Park Resort Hotel JV”) and the 30A Greenway Hotel, LLC (“The Lodge 30A JV”). The following assets may only be used to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entities and the following liabilities are only obligations of the variable interest entities and do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company, except for covenants and guarantees discussed in Note 10. Debt, Net.

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Investment in real estate

$

161,362

$

96,001

Cash and cash equivalents

 

5,007

 

3,483

Other assets

 

12,612

 

12,766

Investments held by special purpose entities

 

206,108

 

206,771

Total assets

$

385,089

$

319,021

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

127,501

$

81,071

Other liabilities

 

12,201

 

3,471

Senior Notes held by special purpose entity

 

177,222

 

177,026

Total liabilities

$

316,924

$

261,568

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2020

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Revenue:

    

  

    

  

  

  

Real estate revenue

$

18,476

$

13,490

$

41,838

$

33,634

Hospitality revenue

 

17,005

 

14,003

 

35,180

 

36,994

Leasing revenue

 

4,963

 

4,037

 

14,169

 

11,218

Timber revenue

 

1,597

 

1,326

 

5,508

 

2,580

Total revenue

 

42,041

 

32,856

 

96,695

 

84,426

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate revenue

 

9,368

 

6,036

 

18,412

 

14,715

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

10,973

 

10,191

 

26,534

 

26,384

Cost of leasing revenue

 

2,047

 

1,351

 

3,972

 

3,411

Cost of timber revenue

 

212

 

175

 

603

 

509

Other operating and corporate expenses

 

5,113

 

5,054

 

16,975

 

16,116

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

3,303

 

2,629

 

9,394

 

7,162

Total expenses

 

31,016

 

25,436

 

75,890

 

68,297

Operating income

 

11,025

 

7,420

 

20,805

 

16,129

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

 

2,405

 

2,371

 

2,851

 

10,952

Interest expense

 

(3,379)

 

(3,109)

 

(10,113)

 

(9,075)

Other income, net

 

267

 

2,147

 

20,276

 

7,126

Total other (expense) income, net

 

(707)

 

1,409

 

13,014

 

9,003

Income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

 

10,318

 

8,829

 

33,819

 

25,132

Equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates

(95)

(301)

Income tax expense

 

(2,441)

 

(3,003)

 

(7,852)

 

(7,098)

Net income

 

7,782

 

5,826

 

25,666

 

18,034

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

(31)

 

(109)

 

(249)

 

53

Net income attributable to the Company

$

7,751

$

5,717

$

25,417

$

18,087

NET INCOME PER SHARE

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic and Diluted

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

58,882,549

 

60,043,427

 

59,052,613

 

60,187,313

Net income per share attributable to the Company

$

0.13

$

0.10

$

0.43

$

0.30

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Net income:

$

7,782

$

5,826

$

25,666

$

18,034

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

 

21

 

34

 

127

 

824

Net unrealized gain on restricted investments

 

2

 

 

7

 

18

Interest rate swap

1

(509)

(865)

(509)

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated affiliate

(2)

(843)

Reclassification of net realized gain included in earnings

 

 

(80)

 

(4)

 

(78)

Total before income taxes

 

22

 

(555)

 

(1,578)

 

255

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(5)

 

135

 

400

 

(71)

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

17

 

(420)

 

(1,178)

 

184

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

7,799

5,406

24,488

18,218

Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest

(31)

(109)

(249)

53

Total comprehensive income attributable to the Company

$

7,768

$

5,297

$

24,239

$

18,271

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Treasury

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

(Loss) Income

    

Stock

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at June 30, 2020

 

58,882,549

$

305,676

$

231,801

$

(1,530)

$

(8,803)

$

15,506

$

542,650

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,357

 

2,357

Capital distribution to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

(386)

 

(386)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

17

Net income

 

 

 

7,751

 

 

 

31

 

7,782

Balance at September 30, 2020

 

58,882,549

$

305,676

$

239,552

$

(1,513)

$

(8,803)

$

17,508

$

552,420

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Treasury

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Stock

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at June 30, 2019

 

60,200,534

$

330,209

$

199,820

$

(70)

$

(7,073)

$

19,254

$

542,140

Allocation of ownership interest in Windmark JV

(3,787)

(7,832)

(11,619)

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,683)

 

(1,683)

Stock based compensation expense

 

5,708

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

27

Repurchase of common shares

 

(670,029)

 

 

 

 

(11,721)

 

 

(11,721)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

(420)

 

 

 

(420)

Net income

 

 

 

5,717

 

 

 

109

 

5,826

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

59,536,213

$

326,449

$

205,537

$

(490)

$

(18,794)

$

9,848

$

522,550

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Treasury

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Stock

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

59,414,583

$

305,631

$

214,225

$

(335)

$

$

10,149

$

529,670

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,496

 

7,496

Capital distribution to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

(386)

 

(386)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

45

Repurchase of common shares

 

(532,034)

 

 

 

 

(8,803)

 

 

(8,803)

Adoption of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, net of tax

(90)

(90)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

(1,178)

 

 

 

(1,178)

Net income

 

 

 

25,417

 

 

 

249

 

25,666

Balance at September 30, 2020

 

58,882,549

$

305,676

$

239,552

$

(1,513)

$

(8,803)

$

17,508

$

552,420

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Treasury

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

(Loss) Income

    

Stock

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at December 31, 2018

60,672,034

$

331,395

$

187,450

$

(674)

$

$

14,940

$

533,111

Allocation of ownership interest in Watercrest JV

(1,209)

1,209

Allocation of ownership interest in Windmark JV

(3,787)

(7,832)

(11,619)

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest

1,784

1,784

Capital distribution to non-controlling interest

(200)

(200)

Stock based compensation expense

5,708

50

50

Repurchase of common shares

(1,141,529)

(18,794)

(18,794)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

184

184

Net income

18,087

(53)

18,034

Balance at September 30, 2019

59,536,213

$

326,449

$

205,537

$

(490)

$

(18,794)

$

9,848

$

522,550

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

  

    

  

 

Net income

$

25,666

$

18,034

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

9,394

 

7,162

Stock based compensation

 

45

 

50

Loss (gain) on sale of investments

 

48

 

(26)

Unrealized loss on investments, net

4,633

1,305

Equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates

301

Deferred income tax expense

 

7,745

 

7,697

Cost of real estate sold

 

17,898

 

13,763

Expenditures for and acquisition of real estate to be sold

 

(24,306)

 

(25,810)

Accretion income and other

 

(706)

 

(967)

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

38

Gain on land contribution to equity method investment

(19,615)

(2,317)

Gain on insurance for damage to property and equipment, net

(5,347)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

Other assets

 

(4,926)

 

(871)

Other liabilities

 

5,791

 

2,655

Income taxes receivable

 

541

 

(599)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

22,547

 

14,729

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Expenditures for operating property

 

(91,170)

 

(43,705)

Expenditures for property and equipment

 

(4,231)

 

(8,205)

Proceeds from the disposition of assets

 

7

 

Proceeds from insurance claims

13,378

Purchases of investments - debt securities

(58,912)

Purchases of investments - equity securities

(4,608)

Purchases of restricted investments

(20)

(60)

Maturities of investments - debt securities

9,000

7,000

Sales of investments - debt securities

2,830

Sales of investments - equity securities

 

2,502

 

2,310

Sales of restricted investments

1,211

1,156

Maturities of assets held by special purpose entities

 

787

 

787

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(140,826)

 

(29,117)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Capital contribution from non-controlling interests

 

5,139

 

1,784

Capital distribution to non-controlling interests

 

(386)

 

(200)

Capital contribution to unconsolidated affiliates

(8,980)

(254)

Additional ownership interest in Windmark JV

(11,619)

Repurchase of common shares

 

(8,803)

 

(18,794)

Borrowings on debt

 

53,105

 

16,174

Principal payments for debt

 

(1,469)

 

(1,305)

Principal payments under finance lease obligation

(38)

(25)

Debt issuance costs

 

(1,480)

 

(889)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

37,088

 

(15,128)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(81,191)

 

(29,516)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period

 

188,677

 

198,073

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period

$

107,486

$

168,557

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

$

102,351

 

$

165,311

Restricted cash included in other assets

 

5,135

 

3,246

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

 

$

107,486

 

$

168,557

Restricted cash includes amounts reserved as a requirement of financing and development for certain of the Company’s projects.

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

2020

2019

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

$

11,637

$

10,753

Income taxes

$

$

Non-cash financing and investment activities:

 

  

 

  

Non-cash allocation of ownership interest in JV

$

$

1,209

Non-cash capital contribution from non-controlling interest

$

2,359

$

Non-cash contribution to equity method investment

$

(22,594)

$

(2,108)

(Decrease) increase in Community Development District debt

$

(384)

$

1,285

Increase in expenditures for operating properties and property and equipment financed through accounts payable

$

2,584

$

2,070

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations

The St. Joe Company together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“St. Joe” or the “Company”) is a Florida real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. Approximately 90% of the Company’s real estate land holdings are located within fifteen miles of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Company conducts primarily all of its business in the following three reportable operating segments: 1) residential, 2) hospitality and 3) commercial. Prior to the first quarter of 2020, commercial leasing and sales, as well as forestry were treated as individual operating segments. Commencing in the first quarter of 2020, due to organizational changes, the Company’s previously titled “commercial leasing and sales” and “forestry” segments are now reported as one segment and retitled to “commercial.” This change is consistent with the Company’s belief that the decision making and management of the assets in these segments are being made as one group. All prior year segment information has been reclassified to conform to the 2020 presentation. Also commencing in the first quarter of 2020, the Company’s previously titled “residential real estate” segment was retitled to “residential.” The changes had no effect on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, statements of comprehensive income or statements of cash flows for the periods presented. See Note 17. Segment Information.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements are not included herein. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities where the Company deems itself the primary beneficiary. Investments in joint ventures (“JV”) and limited partnerships in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The December 31, 2019 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts have been derived from the Company’s December 31, 2019 audited consolidated financial statements. Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s previously reported total assets and liabilities, stockholders’ equity or net income. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.

A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is an entity in which a controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. A VIE is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary, which is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to the entity. The Company consolidates VIEs when it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, including real estate JVs determined to be VIEs. See Note 4. Joint Ventures.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained herein. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company adheres to the same accounting policies in preparation of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as the Company’s December 31, 2019 annual financial statements, except for recently adopted

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accounting pronouncements detailed below. As required under GAAP, interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual income tax rates.

Concentration of Risks and Uncertainties

The Company’s real estate investments are concentrated in Northwest Florida. Uncertain economic conditions could have an adverse impact on the Company’s real estate values.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), as a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures. The economic conditions in the United States have been negatively impacted by the continued threat by COVID-19. The Company’s hospitality operations have already been, and may continue to be, disrupted by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal, state and local government actions to address it. While the breadth and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic impact is unknown, it could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. See Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, investments, other receivables, investments held by special purpose entity or entities (“SPE”) and investments in retained interests. The Company deposits and invests cash with local and regional financial institutions, and as of September 30, 2020, these balances exceeded the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance provided on such deposits. In addition, as of September 30, 2020 the company had $49.9 million invested in U.S. Treasury Bills, $84.0 million invested in U.S. Treasury money market funds and $2.7 million invested in three issuers of preferred stock that are non-investment grade.

Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, basic and diluted average shares outstanding were the same. There were no outstanding common stock equivalents as of September 30, 2020 or September 30, 2019.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), that required a financial asset measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected and required that credit losses from available-for-sale debt securities be presented as an allowance for credit loss. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, which clarified that impairment of receivables from operating leases should be accounted for using lease guidance. In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, which clarified and improved ASU 2016-13. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, which provided an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis.

The Company adopted the new guidance, including amendments, as of January 1, 2020, and elected to implement Topic 326 retrospectively using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method as of the date of adoption. As a result, prior periods have not been restated. The Company elected the practical expedient to not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivables and will write-off uncollectible balances in a timely manner, which is 90 days from when it is determined uncollectible. As of the date of adoption, a cumulative-effect adjustment was recorded to beginning retained earnings. The impact of adopting this guidance resulted in an adjustment to decrease retained earnings by $0.1 million, net of the related tax effects, a decrease in accounts receivable, net and notes receivable, net for allowance for credit losses of $0.1 million and an increase to other liabilities related to allowance for credit losses for

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unconsolidated JV debt guaranteed by the Company of less than $0.1 million. There were no adjustments related to operating lease receivables for which the Company is the lessor. The adoption of this guidance did not materially impact results of operations or cash flows.

Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments, which made narrow-scope improvements to various aspects of financial instruments guidance. The standard is effective immediately for certain amendments and for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Income Taxes

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendment also improves consistent application of and simplifies GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Investments – Equity Securities, Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures and Derivatives and Hedging

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) which clarifies the interaction between the accounting standard on recognition and measurement of financial instruments in Topic 321, Investments—Equity Securities and Topic 323, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures. The new guidance will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting that provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for or recognizing the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting. The new guidance provides expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. This new guidance is effective prospectively beginning on March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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3. Investment in Real Estate

Real estate by property type and segment includes the following:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Development property:

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

124,465

$

115,384

Hospitality

 

39,644

 

12,229

Commercial

 

137,520

 

103,326

Other

 

2,584

 

2,631

Total development property

 

304,213

 

233,570

Operating property:

 

  

 

  

Residential

 

12,001

 

11,985

Hospitality

 

99,257

 

94,838

Commercial

 

189,271

 

164,589

Other

 

50

 

50

Total operating property

 

300,579

 

271,462

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

74,119

 

74,256

Total operating property, net

 

226,460

 

197,206

Investment in real estate, net

$

530,673

$

430,776

Development property consists of land the Company is developing or intends to develop for sale or future operations and includes direct costs associated with the land, development and construction costs and indirect costs. Residential includes residential communities such as Watersound Origins, SouthWood, WindMark Beach, as well as other communities. Hospitality development property consists of land, construction costs, development costs and improvements primarily related to the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV, Camp Creek Lifestyle Village amenity center, The Lodge 30A JV hotel and a Hilton Garden Inn near the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, as well as other properties. Commercial development property primarily consists of land, construction costs and development costs for commercial, multi-family, assisted living and industrial uses, including the Watercrest JV, Watersound Origins Crossings JV, Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV, land holdings near the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and Port of Port St. Joe as well as other properties. Development property in the hospitality and commercial segments will be reclassified as operating property as it is placed into service.

Operating property includes property that the Company uses for operations and activities. Residential operating property consists primarily of residential utility assets and certain rental properties. The hospitality operating property includes the WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn, golf courses, a beach club and certain vacation rental properties. Commercial operating property includes property developed or purchased by the Company and used for retail, multi-family and commercial rental purposes, including property in the Pier Park North JV, VentureCrossings, Pier Park Crossings JV and Beckrich Office Park as well as other properties. Commercial operating property also includes the Company’s timberlands. Operating property may be sold in the future as part of the Company’s principal real estate business.

4. Joint Ventures

The Company enters into JVs, from time to time, for the purpose of developing real estate and other business activities in which the Company may or may not have a controlling financial interest. GAAP requires consolidation of VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest and is the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the VIE activities that most significantly impact economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company examines specific criteria and uses judgment when determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and must consolidate a VIE. The Company continues to

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assess whether it is the primary beneficiary on an ongoing basis. Investments in JVs and limited partnerships in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method.

The timing of cash flows for additional required capital contributions related to the Company’s JVs varies by agreement. Some of the Company’s consolidated and unconsolidated JVs have entered into financing agreements, where the Company or its JV partners have provided guarantees. See Note 10. Debt, Net and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

Consolidated Joint Ventures

The Lodge 30A JV

The Lodge 30A JV was created in July 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct the hotel. The hotel is located on Scenic County Highway 30A on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company’s JV partner. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned a 52.8% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is currently responsible for the construction activities of the JV, but once operational, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company will manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The Company has significant involvement in the project design and development and approves all major decisions, including annual budgets and financing. The Company determined The Lodge 30A JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020.

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV was created in April 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate an Embassy Suites hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct a 255 room hotel. The hotel is located on land in the Pier Park area that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned a 70.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is currently responsible for the construction activities of the JV, but once operational, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company will manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The Company has significant involvement in the project design and development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Resort Hotel JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020.

Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV

Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV was created in October 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct a 120 unit apartment community. The community is located on land in the Pier Park area that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. However, the Company has significant involvement in the design of the development and approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Reliant Title JV

Reliant Title JV was created in October 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to own, operate and manage a real estate title insurance agency business. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 66.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is the managing member of Reliant Title JV and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. As the manager of the JV, as well as the majority member, the Company has the power to direct all of the activities of the JV that most significantly impact economic performance. The Company determined Reliant Title JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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Watercrest JV

Watercrest JV was created in May 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a new assisted living and memory care community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct a 107 unit community. The community is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned an 87.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. However, the Company has significant involvement in the design of the development and approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Watercrest JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Watersound Origins Crossings JV

Watersound Origins Crossings JV was created in January 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease apartments in Watersound, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct a 217 unit apartment community. The community is located on land near the entrance to the Watersound Origins residential community, which was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. However, the Company has significant involvement in the design of the development and approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Watersound Origins Crossings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Pier Park Crossings JV

In April 2017, the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. Construction of the 240 unit apartment community was completed in the first quarter of 2020. The community is located on land in the Pier Park area that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. However, the Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Crossings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Pier Park North JV

During 2012, the Company entered into a JV agreement with a partner to develop a retail center at Pier Park North. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 60.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. However, the Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined the Pier Park North JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures includes the Company’s investments accounted for using the equity method. The following table presents detail of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and total outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

  

 

  

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

$

21,048

$

791

Pier Park TPS JV

 

2,192

 

3,083

Sea Sound Apartments JV (a)

10,348

Busy Bee JV

 

1,260

 

1,210

Total investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

$

34,848

$

5,084

 

  

 

  

Outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (b)

$

1,542

$

Sea Sound Apartments JV (a)

1,260

Pier Park TPS JV

14,388

6,791

Busy Bee JV

6,638

1,451

Total outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs (c)

$

23,828

$

8,242

a)JV was formed in January 2020.
b)See Note 9. Other Assets for additional information on the $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note Company entered into with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV.
c)See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

The following table presents detail of the Company’s equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

Equity in (loss) income from unconsolidated affiliates

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

$

(136)

$

$

(304)

$

Pier Park TPS JV

(41)

(47)

Busy Bee JV

82

50

Total equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates

$

(95)

$

$

(301)

$

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

LMWS, LLC (“Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV”) was created in June 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop a 55+ active adult residential community in Bay County, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop the first phase of the community. The sales center is currently under construction. In addition, lot infrastructure for the initial neighborhoods is underway, which includes site development of 248 homesites and an additional 381 homesites that are fully permitted and anticipated to commence development within the next 30 days, for a total of 629 homesites. The community is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company in June 2020. The contributed land obligates the Company to make certain infrastructure improvements, such that the total contractual value of the land and its improvements equals $35.0 million. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV includes $4.3 million of cash contributions and $16.6 million for the net present value of the land contribution. The initial present value of the land contribution was based on the Company’s best estimate of the prevailing market rates for the source of credit using an imputed interest rate of 5.75%. The Company continues to have a performance obligation to provide agreed upon infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the contributed land, which will be recognized over time as improvements are completed. As of September 30, 2020, the Company completed $0.7 million of the agreed upon infrastructure improvements. The transaction price

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was allocated based on the stand-alone selling prices of the land and agreed upon improvements. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV community is estimated to include approximately 3,500 residential homes, which will be developed in smaller increments of discrete neighborhoods. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 50.0% voting interest in the JV. Each JV member initially contributed and will continue to contribute an equal amount of cash towards the development and construction of the main spine infrastructure and amenities. The Company’s unimproved land contribution and agreed upon infrastructure improvements will be returned at an average of $10,000 per home, as each home is sold by the JV. Per the JV agreement, the Company has provided interest-bearing financing in the form of a revolving promissory note to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure, which will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold by the JV. See Note 9. Other Assets for additional information related to the revolving promissory note. The day-to-day activities of the JV are being managed through a board of managers, with each JV partner having equal voting rights. The Company has determined that Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV is accounted for using the equity method.

Summarized financial information for Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV is as follows:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

BALANCE SHEETS:

 

  

 

  

Investment in real estate (a)

$

10,328

$

1,116

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,225

 

525

Other assets

 

162

 

Total assets

$

11,715

$

1,641

 

  

 

  

Debt

$

1,542

$

Other liabilities

551

58

Equity

9,622

1,583

Total liabilities and equity

$

11,715

$

1,641

(a)As of September 30, 2020, investment in real estate includes the land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV at the Company’s historical cost basis of $1.3 million and additional completed infrastructure improvements of $0.7 million.

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS:

Total expenses

$

260

$

$

595

$

Net loss

$

(260)

$

$

(595)

$

Sea Sound Apartments JV

FDSJ Eventide, LLC (“Sea Sound Apartments JV”) was created in January 2020. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct and manage a 300 unit apartment community in Panama City Beach, Florida. The community is located near the Breakfast Point residential community on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company in January 2020, with a fair value of $5.1 million. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company contributed mitigation bank credits of $0.4 million and cash of $4.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the JV partner contributed $6.9 million of cash. The project is currently under development with no income or loss impacting the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned a 60.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Sea Sound

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Apartments JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Sea Sound Apartments JV is accounted for using the equity method. In January 2020, the JV entered into a $40.3 million loan, maturing in January 2024 (the “Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan”). The Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan is secured by the real property, all assets of the borrower, assignment of leases and rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. The Company’s JV partner is the sole guarantor of the Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan and will receive a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on its ownership percentage. As of September 30, 2020, $1.3 million was outstanding on the Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan.

Summarized financial information for Sea Sound Apartments JV is as follows:

    

September 30, 

2020

BALANCE SHEET:

 

  

Investment in real estate

$

20,729

Total assets

$

20,729

 

  

Debt, net

$

800

Other liabilities

2,646

Equity

17,283

Total liabilities and equity

$

20,729

Pier Park TPS, LLC

Pier Park TPS, LLC (“Pier Park TPS JV”) was created in April 2018. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 124 room hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. The hotel opened in May 2020 and is located on land in the Pier Park area that the Company contributed to the JV on January 14, 2019, with a fair value of $1.7 million. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company contributed cash of $0.2 million and mitigation bank credits of $0.1 million. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Pier Park TPS JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Pier Park TPS JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Summarized financial information for Pier Park TPS JV is as follows:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

BALANCE SHEETS:

 

  

 

  

Property and equipment, net

$

18,320

$

14,775

Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,496

 

51

Other assets

 

531

 

12

Total assets

$

20,347

$

14,838

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

14,087

$

6,480

Other liabilities

1,876

2,193

Equity

4,384

6,165

Total liabilities and equity

$

20,347

$

14,838

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Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS:

Total revenue

$

1,001

$

$

1,534

$

Cost of revenue

515

789

Other operating expenses

92

130

Depreciation and amortization

379

578

Total expenses

986

1,497

Operating income

15

37

Interest expense

(98)

(132)

Net loss

$

(83)

$

$

(95)

$

SJBB, LLC

SJBB, LLC (“Busy Bee JV”) was created in July 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to construct, own and manage a Busy Bee branded fuel station and convenience store in Panama City Beach, Florida. The project is located on land that the Company contributed to the JV on July 5, 2019. Construction of the fuel station and convenience store was completed on June 29, 2020. The investment in the unconsolidated JV of $1.2 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes $1.4 million for the fair value of land contributed by the Company, which was offset by a $0.2 million note receivable from the JV partner. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Busy Bee JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in the Busy Bee JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Summarized financial information for Busy Bee JV is as follows:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

BALANCE SHEETS:

 

  

 

  

Property and equipment, net

$

8,670

$

3,886

Cash and cash equivalents

 

202

 

36

Other assets

 

760

 

28

Total assets

$

9,632

$

3,950

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

6,548

$

1,349

Other liabilities

582

181

Equity

2,502

2,420

Total liabilities and equity

$

9,632

$

3,950

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Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

STATEMENTS OF INCOME:

Total revenue

$

3,360

$

$

3,360

$

Cost of revenue

2,510

2,510

Other operating expenses

530

580

Depreciation and amortization

135

135

Total expenses

3,175

3,225

Operating income

185

135

Interest expense

(39)

(54)

Net income

$

146

$

$

81

$

5. Investments

Available-For-Sale Investments

Investments classified as available-for-sale securities were as follows:

September 30, 2020

    

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Amortized Cost

Gains

(Losses)

Fair Value

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

49,973

$

4

$

(2)

$

49,975

Corporate debt securities

60

60

 

50,033

 

4

 

(2)

 

50,035

Restricted investments:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Short-term bond

 

1,170

 

10

 

 

1,180

 

1,170

 

10

 

 

1,180

$

51,203

$

14

$

(2)

$

51,215

December 31, 2019

    

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Amortized Cost

Gains

(Losses)

Fair Value

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate debt securities

$

178

$

$

(125)

$

53

 

178

 

 

(125)

 

53

Restricted investments:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Short-term bond

 

2,239

 

11

 

 

2,250

Money market fund

 

114

 

 

 

114

 

2,353

 

11

 

 

2,364

$

2,531

$

11

$

(125)

$

2,417

During the three months ended September 30, 2020 there were no realized gains or losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 net realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale securities were less than $0.1 million, proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $1.2 million, maturities of available-for-sale investments were $9.0 million and purchases of available-for-sale securities were $58.9 million.

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $0.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $4.0 million and purchases of available-for sale securities were less than $0.1 million.

The following table provides the available-for-sale investments with an unrealized loss position and their related fair values:

September 30, 2020

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Unrealized

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

25,990

$

2

$

$

December 31, 2019

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Unrealized

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate debt securities

$

$

$

53

$

125

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had unrealized losses of less than $0.1 million related to U.S. Treasury Bills. The Company had unrealized losses of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2019 related to corporate debt securities. As of September 30, 2020, the Company determined unrealized losses related to U.S. Treasury Bills were not due to credit impairment and did not record an allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not intend to sell the investments with a material unrealized loss and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell any of these securities prior to their anticipated recovery.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments - debt securities and restricted investments classified as available-for-sale, by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities since certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations.

September 30, 2020

    

Amortized Cost

    

Fair Value

Due in one year or less

$

50,033

$

50,035

Restricted investments

 

1,170

 

1,180

$

51,203

$

51,215

Investments - Equity Securities

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 investments - equity securities included $2.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively, of preferred stock investments recorded at fair value. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 the Company had an unrealized gain on investments – equity securities of $0.3 million, compared to an unrealized loss of $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 the Company had an unrealized loss on investments – equity securities of $4.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively. These amounts were included within investment income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Investment Management Agreement

Mr. Bruce R. Berkowitz is the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). He is the Manager of, and controls entities that own and control, Fairholme Holdings, LLC (“Fairholme”), which wholly owns Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C. (“FCM”, an investment advisor registered with the SEC). Mr. Berkowitz is the Chief

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Investment Officer of FCM, which has provided investment advisory services to the Company since April 2013. FCM does not receive any compensation for services as the Company’s investment advisor. As of September 30, 2020, clients of FCM, including Mr. Berkowitz, beneficially owned approximately 44.91% of the Company’s common stock. FCM and its client, The Fairholme Fund, a series of the Fairholme Funds, Inc., may be deemed affiliates of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of an Investment Management Agreement, as amended, with the Company (the “Investment Management Agreement”), FCM agreed to supervise and direct the investments of investment accounts established by the Company in accordance with the investment guidelines and restrictions approved by the Company. The investment guidelines are set forth in the Investment Management Agreement and require that, as of the date of any investment: (i) no more than 15% of the investment account may be invested in securities of any one issuer (excluding the U.S. Government), (ii) any investment in any one issuer (excluding the U.S. Government) that exceeds 10% of the investment account, but not 15%, requires approval by a second member of Company’s Board, (iii) 25% of the investment account must be held in cash or cash equivalents, (iv) the investment account is permitted to be invested in common equity securities; however, common stock investments shall be limited to exchange-traded common equities, shall not exceed 5% ownership of a single issuer and, cumulatively, the common stock held in the Company’s investment portfolio shall not exceed $100.0 million market value, and (v) the aggregate market value of investments in common stock, preferred stock or other equity investments cannot exceed 25% of the market value of the Company’s investment portfolio at the time of purchase.

6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

September 30, 2020

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Cash equivalents:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Money market funds

$

83,960

$

$

$

83,960

 

83,960

 

 

 

83,960

Investments - debt securities:

U.S. Treasury Bills

49,975

49,975

Corporate debt securities

60

60

49,975

60

50,035

Investments - equity securities:

Preferred stock

2,677

2,677

2,677

2,677

Restricted investments:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Short-term bond

 

1,180

 

 

 

1,180

 

1,180

 

 

 

1,180

$

135,115

$

2,737

$

$

137,852

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December 31, 2019

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Cash equivalents:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Money market funds

$

21,043

$

$

$

21,043

Commercial paper

 

138,220

 

 

 

138,220

U.S. Treasury Bills

6,990

6,990

 

166,253

 

 

 

166,253

Investments - debt securities:

Corporate debt securities

53

53

53

53

Investments - equity securities:

Preferred stock

9,746

9,746

9,746

9,746

 

Restricted investments:

Short-term bond

 

2,250

 

 

 

2,250

Money market fund

 

114

 

 

 

114

 

2,364

 

 

 

2,364

$

168,617

$

9,799

$

$

178,416

Money market funds, commercial paper, U.S. Treasury Bills and short-term bonds are measured based on quoted market prices in an active market and categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Money market funds, commercial paper and short term U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity date of 90 days or less from the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s corporate debt securities and preferred stock investments are not traded on a nationally recognized exchange, but are traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market where there is less trading activity and the investments are measured primarily using pricing data from external pricing services that report prices observed for recently executed market transactions. For these reasons, the Company has determined that corporate debt securities and preferred stock investments are categorized as Level 2 financial instruments since their fair values were determined from market inputs in an inactive market.

Restricted investments are included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and include certain of the surplus assets that were transferred from the Company’s Pension Plan to a suspense account in the Company’s 401(k) Plan in December 2014. The Company has retained the risks and rewards of ownership of these assets; therefore, the assets held in the suspense account are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements until they are allocated to participants. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the assets held in the suspense account were invested in a Vanguard Short-Term Bond Fund, which invests in money market instruments and short-term high quality bonds, including asset-backed, government, and investment grade corporate securities with an expected maturity of 0-3 years. As of December 31, 2019 the assets held in the suspense account were also invested in Vanguard Money Market Funds, which invest in short-term, high quality securities or short-term U.S. government securities and seek to provide current income and preserve shareholders’ principal investment. The Vanguard Money Market Funds and Vanguard Short-Term Bond Fund are measured based on quoted market prices in an active market and categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s Retirement Plan Investment Committee is responsible for investing decisions and allocation decisions of the suspense account. Refer to Note 9. Other Assets.

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Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

September 30, 2020

Location in

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Balance Sheet

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Derivative Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest rate swap

Other liabilities

$

$

1,201

$

$

1,201

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated affiliate

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

843

843

$

$

2,044

$

$

2,044

December 31, 2019

Location in

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Balance Sheet

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Derivative Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest rate swap

Other liabilities

$

$

336

$

$

336

$

$

336

$

$

336

In June 2019 the Watercrest JV entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge to manage the interest rate risk associated with variable rate debt. The interest rate swap is effective June 1, 2021 and matures on June 1, 2024 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $20.0 million. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the interest rate swap was recorded at its estimated fair value, based on Level 2 measurements, of $1.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and is included within other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company did not reclassify any amounts out of other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. See Note 10. Debt for additional information.

In January 2019 the Pier Park TPS JV, which is unconsolidated and accounted for using the equity method, entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge to manage the interest rate risk associated with variable rate debt. The interest rate swap is effective January 14, 2021 and matures on January 14, 2026 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $14.4 million. As of September 30, 2020, the interest rate swap was recorded at the Company’s proportionate share of its estimated fair value, based on Level 2 measurements, of $0.8 million and is included within investment in unconsolidated joint ventures on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company did not reclassify any amounts out of other comprehensive income (loss) into equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The Company evaluates its investment in unconsolidated JVs for impairment during each reporting period. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in the value of the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated JV has occurred. The amount of impairment recognized is the excess of the investment’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. The fair value of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated JVs is determined primarily using a discounted cash flow model to value the underlying net assets of the respective JV. The fair value of investment in unconsolidated JVs required to be assessed for impairment is determined on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. No impairment for unconsolidated JVs was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair value for financial instruments:

The fair value of the investments held by SPEs - time deposit is based on the present value of future cash flows at the current market rate.
The fair value of the investments held by SPEs - U.S. Treasury Bills are measured based on quoted market prices in an active market.
The fair value of debt is based on discounted future expected cash flows based on current market rates for financial instruments with similar risks, terms and maturities.
The fair value of the senior notes held by SPE is based on the present value of future cash flows at the current market rate.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value, measured on a nonrecurring basis, of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

    

Carrying

    

Estimated

    

    

Carrying

    

Estimated

    

value

Fair value

Level

value

Fair value

Level

Assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investments held by SPEs:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Time deposit

$

200,000

$

200,000

 

3

$

200,000

$

200,000

 

3

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

5,718

$

6,375

 

1

$

6,382

$

6,712

 

1

Liabilities

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Debt

Fixed-rate debt

$

107,916

$

117,791

2

$

89,969

$

92,276

2

Variable-rate debt

37,843

37,843

2

4,538

4,538

2

Total debt

$

145,759

$

155,634

$

94,507

$

96,814

Senior Notes held by SPE

$

177,222

$

219,370

 

3

$

177,026

$

204,347

 

3

Investments and Senior Notes Held by Special Purpose Entities

In connection with a real estate sale in 2014, the Company received consideration including a $200.0 million fifteen-year installment note (the “Timber Note”) issued by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC. The Company contributed the Timber Note and assigned its rights as a beneficiary under a letter of credit to Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC. Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC monetized the Timber Note by issuing $180.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.8% Senior Secured Notes due in 2029 (the “Senior Notes”) at an issue price of 98.5% of face value to third party investors. The investments held by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC as of September 30, 2020, consist of a $200.0 million time deposit that, subsequent to April 2, 2014, pays interest at 4.0% and matures in March 2029, U.S. Treasuries of $5.7 million and cash of $0.4 million. The Senior Notes held by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC as of September 30, 2020 consist of $177.2 million, net of the $2.8 million discount and debt issuance costs. Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC and Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC are VIEs, which the Company consolidates as the primary beneficiary of each entity.

7. Hurricane Michael

On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle, which resulted in widespread damage to the area. The majority of the Company’s properties incurred minimal or no damage; however the Company’s Bay Point Marina in Bay County and Port St. Joe Marina in Gulf County, as well as certain timber, commercial and multi-family leasing assets were impacted. The marinas suffered significant damage requiring long-term restoration and will remain closed during the reconstruction of significant portions of these assets, which is currently underway.

The Company maintains property and business interruption insurance, subject to certain deductibles, and is continuing to assess claims under such policies; however, the timing and amount of insurance proceeds are uncertain and

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may not be sufficient to cover all losses. Timing differences are likely to exist between the impairment losses, capital expenditures made to repair or restore properties and recognition and receipt of insurance proceeds reflected in the Company’s financial statements.

During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not receive any business interruption insurance proceeds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, $0.7 million of business interruption insurance proceeds were received related to the Pier Park Crossings JV, included within the cost of leasing revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of income. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, $1.3 million of insurance proceeds were received related to business interruption insurance, included within the cost of hospitality revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Costs incurred due to business interruption, primarily at the marinas, are continuing to be evaluated. The Company does not expect revenue at these locations until the properties have been rebuilt, but will incur costs for employee retention and property maintenance.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company did not recognize any gain on insurance recovery. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized a $1.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, gain on insurance recovery, included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred loss from hurricane damage of $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred loss from hurricane damage of $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Loss from hurricane damage includes additional hurricane expense items such as repairs, clean-up costs, landscape repairs, demolition costs, professional fees, damaged inventory and temporary housing for employees included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

8. Leases

Leasing revenue consists of rental revenue from multi-family, retail, office and commercial property, cell towers and other assets, which is recognized as earned, using the straight-line method over the life of each lease. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms up to the year 2036, some of which include options to terminate or extend.

The components of leasing revenue are as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

Leasing revenue

Lease payments

$

3,874

$

3,107

$

11,027

$

8,511

Variable lease payments

1,089

930

3,142

2,707

Total leasing revenue

$

4,963

$

4,037

$

14,169

$

11,218

Minimum future base rental revenue on non-cancelable leases subsequent to September 30, 2020, for the years ending December 31 are:

    

    

2020

$

3,890

2021

 

12,586

2022

 

10,638

2023

 

8,436

2024

7,184

Thereafter

19,352

$

62,086

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As of September 30, 2020, the Company leased certain office equipment under a finance lease and had operating leases for property and equipment used in corporate, hospitality and commercial operations with remaining lease terms up to the year 2049. Certain leases include options to purchase, terminate or renew for one or more years, which are included in the lease term used to establish right-of-use assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Finance lease right-of-use assets are included within property, plant and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets are included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during a lease term for leases in excess of one year. Corresponding finance lease liability and operating lease liabilities are included within other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are related to the Company’s obligation to make lease payments for leases in excess of one year. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments since the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

2019

2020

2019

Lease cost

Finance lease cost:

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

13

$

12

$

38

$

28

Interest on lease liability

 

2

 

3

 

7

 

7

Operating lease cost

 

71

 

71

 

208

 

176

Short-term lease cost

 

473

 

332

 

823

 

633

Total lease cost

$

559

$

418

$

1,076

$

844

Other information

Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance lease (in years)

3.9

4.4

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (in years)

2.4

3.4

Weighted-average discount rate - finance lease

5.0

%

5.0

%

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

5.0

%

5.0

%

The aggregate payments of finance lease liability subsequent to September 30, 2020, for the years ending December 31 are:

2020

$

15

2021

 

58

2022

 

58

2023

 

58

2024

12

Thereafter

1

Total

202

Less imputed interest

(17)

Total finance lease liability

$

185

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The aggregate payments of operating lease liabilities subsequent to September 30, 2020, for the years ending December 31 are:

2020

$

68

2021

 

214

2022

 

126

2023

 

83

2024

14

Thereafter

293

Total

798

Less imputed interest

(188)

Total operating lease liabilities

$

610

9. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Restricted investments

$

1,180

$

2,364

Accounts receivable, net

9,213

6,957

Homesite sales receivable

5,051

5,211

Notes receivable, net

 

6,848

 

3,252

Income tax receivable

2,302

2,843

Prepaid expenses

 

7,581

 

6,592

Straight-line rent

 

3,351

 

3,292

Operating lease right-of-use assets

610

691

Other assets

 

8,732

 

5,715

Retained interest investments

12,668

12,214

Accrued interest receivable for Senior Notes held by SPE

 

935

 

2,938

Total other assets

$

58,471

$

52,069

Restricted Investments

The Company’s restricted investments are related to the Company’s deferred compensation plan. As part of the Pension Plan termination in 2014, the Company directed the Pension Plan to transfer the Pension Plan’s surplus assets into a suspense account in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Company has retained the risks and rewards of ownership of these assets; therefore, the assets held in the suspense account are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets until they are allocated to current or future 401(k) plan participants within the next year. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded an expense of $1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for the fair value of the assets, less expenses that were allocated to participants. Any gain or loss on these assets is reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and was less than a $0.1 million gain for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and less than a $0.1 million loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Refer to Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements.

Accounts Receivable, Net

The Company’s accounts receivable, net primarily include receivables related to certain homesite sales, leasing receivables, membership initiation fees, hospitality receivables and other receivables. At each reporting period accounts receivable in the scope of Topic 326 are pooled by type and judgements are made based on historical losses and expected credit losses based on economic trends to determine the allowance for credit losses primarily using the aging method. Actual losses could differ from those estimates. Write-offs are recorded when the Company concludes that all or a portion of the receivable is no longer collectible and recoveries on receivables previously charged-off are credited to

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the allowance. As of September 30, 2020, accounts receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0.2 million and net of allowance for lease related receivables of $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2019, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable was $0.3 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable, net decreased less than $0.1 million.

Homesite Sales Receivable

Homesite sales receivable from contracts with customers include estimated homesite residuals and certain estimated fees that are recognized as revenue at the time of sale to homebuilders, subject to constraints. Any change in circumstances from the estimated amounts will be updated at each reporting period. The receivable will be collected as the homebuilders build the homes and sell to retail consumers, which can occur over multiple years.

The following table presents the changes in homesite sales receivable:

Increases Due To

Decreases Due to

Balance

Revenue Recognized

Amounts

Balance

January 1, 2020

for Homesites Sold

Received/Transferred

September 30, 2020

Homesite sales receivable

$

5,211

$

2,116

$

(2,276)

$

5,051

Increases Due To

Decreases Due to

Balance

Revenue Recognized

Amounts

Balance

January 1, 2019

for Homesites Sold

Received/Transferred

September 30, 2019

Homesite sales receivable

$

2,977

$

2,663

$

(1,880)

$

3,760

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Notes Receivable, Net

Notes receivable, net consists of the following:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Interest bearing revolving promissory note with Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, secured by the JV's real property - 5.0% interest rate, matures June 2025

$

1,526

$

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due July 2022

1,308

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due December 2021

794

872

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due June 2021

757

1,514

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due September 2022

648

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due September 2022

532

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, due September 2022

528

Interest bearing note with a JV partner, secured by the partner's membership interest in the JV - 8.0% interest rate, due May 2039

359

363

Interest bearing note with a JV partner, secured by the partner's membership interest in the JV - 8.0% interest rate, due July 2039

199

206

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 6.3% interest rate, due March 2020

128

128

Various mortgage notes, secured by certain real estate, bearing interest at various rates

 

69

 

85

Interest bearing homebuilder note, secured by the real estate sold — 5.5% interest rate, paid in full May 2020

 

 

84

Total notes receivable, net

$

6,848

$

3,252

The Company may allow homebuilders to pay for homesites during the home construction period in the form of homebuilder notes. The Company evaluates the carrying value of the notes receivable and the need for an allowance for credit losses at each reporting date. As of September 30, 2020, notes receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of less than $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2019, there was no allowance for doubtful notes receivable. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, accrued interest receivable related to notes receivable was $0.1 million, and is included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In June 2020, the Company entered into a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note (the “Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note”) with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note was provided to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure, which will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold by the JV, with the aggregate unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity in June 2025. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note is secured by a mortgage and security interest in and on the real property and improvements located on the real property of the JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Retained Interest Investments

The Company has a beneficial interest in certain bankruptcy-remote qualified SPEs used in the installment sale monetization of certain sales of timberlands in 2007 and 2008. The SPEs’ assets are not available to satisfy the Company’s liabilities or obligations and the liabilities of the SPEs are not the Company’s liabilities or obligations. Therefore, the SPEs’ assets and liabilities are not consolidated in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Company’s continuing involvement with the SPEs is the receipt of the net interest payments and the remaining principal of approximately $16.4 million to be received at the end of the installment notes’ fifteen year maturity period, in 2022 through 2024. The Company has a beneficial or

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retained interest investment related to these SPEs of $12.7 million and $12.2 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, recorded in other assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

10. Debt, Net

Debt consists of the following:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

    

    

Unamortized

    

 

    

Unamortized

    

Discount and

 

Discount and

Debt Issuance

 

Debt Issuance

Principal

Costs

Net

 

Principal

Costs

Net

PPN JV Loan, due November 2025, bearing interest at 4.1%

$

44,808

$

330

$

44,478

$

45,514

$

380

$

45,134

PPC JV Loan, insured by HUD, due June 2060, bearing interest at 4.0%

35,597

1,067

34,530

34,610

1,087

33,523

Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan, due May 2024, bearing interest at 5.0%

 

21,423

 

377

 

21,046

2,868

 

454

 

2,414

PPC II JV Loan, due October 2024, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.3% (effective rate of 2.4% at September 30, 2020)

14,229

211

14,018

Watercrest JV Loan, due June 2047, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.2% (effective rate of 2.3% at September 30, 2020)

13,741

287

13,454

Community Development District debt, secured by certain real estate or other collateral, due May 2023 through May 2039, bearing interest at 3.6% to 6.0%

6,088

6,088

6,977

6,977

Beckrich Building III Loan, due August 2029, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.7% (effective rate of 1.8% at September 30, 2020)

5,478

60

5,418

Beach Homes Loan, due May 2029, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.7% (effective rate of 1.8% at September 30, 2020)

 

1,558

 

18

 

1,540

1,594

20

1,574

Pier Park Outparcel Construction Loan, due March 2027, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.7% (effective rate of 1.8% at September 30, 2020)

1,479

13

1,466

1,535

14

1,521

WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan, due February 2029, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.7% (effective rate of 1.8% at September 30, 2020)

1,358

21

1,337

1,409

23

1,386

Total debt

$

145,759

$

2,384

$

143,375

$

94,507

$

1,978

$

92,529

In October 2015, the Pier Park North JV entered into a $48.2 million loan (the “PPN JV Loan”), secured by a first lien on, and security interest in, a majority of the Pier Park North JV’s property. The PPN JV Loan provides for principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity. In connection with the PPN JV Loan, the Company entered into a limited guarantee in favor of the lender, based on its percentage ownership of the JV. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation by the Pier Park North JV; any voluntary transfer or encumbrance of the property in violation of the due-on-sale clause in the security instrument; upon commencement of voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and upon breach of covenants in the security instrument.

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In May 2018, the Pier Park Crossings JV entered into a $36.6 million loan, insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “PPC JV Loan”). The PPC JV Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in June 2060. A prepayment premium is due to the lender of 1.0% - 10.0% of any prepaid principal through June 30, 2030. The PPC JV Loan is secured by the Pier Park Crossings JV’s real property and the assignment of rents and leases.

In May 2019, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV entered into a $37.9 million loan (the “Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan”) to finance the construction of apartments in Watersound, Florida. The Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in May 2024. The Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a monthly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In October 2019, the Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV entered into a $17.5 million loan (the “PPC II JV Loan”) to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. The PPC II JV Loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in October 2024. The PPC II JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and leases and the security interest in the rents, leases and personal property. In connection with the PPC II JV Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the PPC II JV Loan. The Company is the sole guarantor and will receive a monthly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In June 2019, the Watercrest JV entered into a $22.5 million loan (the “Watercrest JV Loan”) to finance the construction of an assisted living facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The Watercrest JV Loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in June 2047. The Watercrest JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents, leases and deposits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Watercrest JV Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Watercrest JV Loan. The Company is the sole guarantor and will receive a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. The Watercrest JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR. The interest rate swap is effective June 1, 2021 and matures on June 1, 2024 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $20.0 million to a rate of 4.37%.

Community Development District (“CDD”) bonds financed the construction of infrastructure improvements at some of the Company’s projects. The principal and interest payments on the bonds are paid by assessments on the properties benefited by the improvements financed by the bonds. The Company has recorded a liability for CDD debt that is associated with platted property, which is the point at which it becomes fixed or determinable. Additionally, the Company has recorded a liability for the portion of the CDD debt that is associated with unplatted property if it is probable and reasonably estimable that the Company will ultimately be responsible for repayment. The Company’s total CDD debt assigned to property it owns was $17.0 million and $17.7 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company pays interest on this total outstanding CDD debt.

In August 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $5.5 million loan (the “Beckrich Building III Loan”) to finance the construction of an office building in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Beckrich Building III Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in August 2029. The Beckrich Building III Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of leases, rents and profits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Beckrich Building III Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Beckrich Building III Loan.

In May 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.7 million construction loan to finance the construction of two beach homes located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Beach Homes Loan”). The Beach Homes Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity. The Beach

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Homes Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Beach Homes Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Beach Homes Loan.

In March 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.6 million construction loan to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Pier Park Outparcel Construction Loan”). The Pier Park Outparcel Construction Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity. The Pier Park Outparcel Construction Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property.

In February 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.9 million construction loan to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan”). The WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity. The WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the WaterColor Crossings Construction Loan.

In March 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $15.3 million loan (the “Airport Hotel Loan”) to finance the construction of a Hilton Garden Inn near the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, Florida. The Airport Hotel Loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in March 2025. The Airport Hotel Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of leases, rents and profits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Airport Hotel Loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Airport Hotel Loan. As of September 30, 2020, there was no principal balance and the Company had incurred $0.2 million of loan costs related to the Airport Hotel Loan.

In April 2020, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into a loan with an initial amount of $52.5 million up to a maximum of $60.0 million through additional earn-out requests (the “Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan”). The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan was entered into to finance the construction of an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in March 2027. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and leases and the security interest in the rents, leases and personal property. In connection with the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan, as guarantor, the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a guarantee based on each partner’s ownership interest in favor of the lender, to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan will be released upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage for twelve months. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of the failure of guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants or warranties to be performed on the part of such guarantor. As of September 30, 2020, there was no principal balance and the Company had incurred $1.2 million of loan costs related to the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan.

The Company’s financing agreements are subject to various customary debt covenants and as of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the Company was in compliance with the financial debt covenants.

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The aggregate maturities of debt subsequent to September 30, 2020, for the years ending December 31 are:

    

September 30, 

2020

2020

$

482

2021

 

2,572

2022

 

3,200

2023

 

3,469

2024

 

37,718

Thereafter

 

98,318

$

145,759

11. Other Liabilities

Other liabilities consist of the following:

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Accounts payable

$

27,840

$

16,207

Finance lease liability

185

204

Operating lease liabilities

610

691

Accrued compensation

 

2,717

 

3,151

Other accrued liabilities

 

7,229

 

3,277

Deferred revenue

 

17,045

 

18,972

Club initiation fees

8,568

6,917

Club membership deposits

 

4,058

 

3,985

Advance deposits

 

1,809

 

946

Accrued interest expense for Senior Notes held by SPE

 

713

 

2,850

Total other liabilities

$

70,774

$

57,200

Accounts payable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes payables for projects under development and construction.

Other accrued liabilities include $3.6 million and $0.1 million of accrued property taxes as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which are generally paid annually in November.

Deferred revenue as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes $11.5 million and $12.5 million, respectively, related to a 2006 agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell land to the Florida Department of Transportation. Revenue is recognized when title to a specific parcel is legally transferred.

Club initiation fees are recognized as revenue over the estimated average duration of membership, which is evaluated periodically. The following table presents the changes in club initiation fees related to contracts with customers:

Balance

Increases Due To

Decreases Due to

Balance

January 1, 2020

Cash Received

Revenue Recognized

September 30, 2020

Contract liabilities

Club initiation fees

$

6,917

$

3,441

$

(1,790)

$

8,568

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Balance

Increases Due To

Decreases Due to

Balance

January 1, 2019

Cash Received

Revenue Recognized

September 30, 2019

Contract liabilities

Club initiation fees

$

5,676

$

2,518

$

(1,349)

$

6,845

Advance deposits consist of deposits received on hotel rooms and related hospitality activities. Advance deposits are recorded as other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets without regard to whether they are refundable and are recognized as income at the time the service is provided for the related deposit.

12. Income Taxes

Income tax expense attributable to income from operations differed from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% as of September 30, 2020 and 2019 to pre-tax income as a result of the following:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

     

2019

2020

     

2019

Tax at the federal statutory rate

 

$

2,140

 

$

1,854

$

6,986

 

$

5,278

State income taxes (net of federal benefit)

 

359

 

311

 

1,172

 

885

Change in state tax rate

1,187

1,187

Tax credits

(85)

(336)

Other

 

27

 

(349)

 

30

 

(252)

Total income tax expense

 

$

2,441

 

$

3,003

$

7,852

 

$

7,098

On September 12, 2019, the Florida Department of Revenue announced that the corporate income tax rate for tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 is reduced from 5.5% to 4.458%. As a result, the Company has recorded $1.2 million of income tax expense during both the three and nine months ending September 30, 2019 to adjust its deferred tax balances due to the impact on the Company’s existing Florida net operating loss carried forward in addition to other temporary differences.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the Company had an income tax receivable of $2.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively, included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2019 the income tax receivable included a federal alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credit receivable of $2.2 million, which was converted to a tax deposit and partially utilized on the federal income tax return filed for the tax year end December 31, 2019.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company's uncertain tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from potential examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes and applies a “more-likely-than-not” in determining the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company has not identified any material unrecognized tax benefits as of either September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, permits net operating loss (“NOL”) carryovers and carrybacks to offset 100% of taxable income for taxable years beginning before 2021. In addition, the CARES Act allows NOLs incurred in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to be carried back to each of the five preceding taxable years to generate a refund of previously paid income taxes. The CARES Act also contains modifications on the limitation of business interest for tax years beginning in 2019 and 2020. The modifications to Section 163(j) increase the allowable business interest deduction from 30% of adjusted taxable income to 50% of adjusted taxable income. Based upon current facts and circumstances, the Company does not expect that these provisions would result in a material cash benefit or impact to the effective tax rate.

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13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Following is a summary of the changes in the balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is presented net of tax:

Unrealized (Loss) Gain

 

Unrealized Loss

on Available-for-

 

Cash Flow

Sale Securities

Hedge

Total

Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2019

$

(84)

$

(251)

$

(335)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

100

(1,275)

(1,175)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3)

(3)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

97

(1,275)

(1,178)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at September 30, 2020

$

13

$

(1,526)

$

(1,513)

Following is a summary of the tax effects allocated to other comprehensive income (loss):

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

    

Before-

    

Tax (Expense) or

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

Benefit

Tax Amount

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

$

21

$

(5)

$

16

Unrealized gain on restricted investments

 

2

 

(1)

 

1

Interest rate swap

1

1

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated affiliate

(2)

1

(1)

Net unrealized gain

 

22

 

(5)

 

17

Other comprehensive income

$

22

$

(5)

$

17

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

    

Before-

    

Tax (Expense) or

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

Benefit

Tax Amount

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

$

34

$

(8)

$

26

Interest rate swap

(509)

124

(385)

Reclassification adjustment for net gain included in earnings

 

(80)

 

19

 

(61)

Net unrealized loss

 

(555)

 

135

 

(420)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(555)

$

135

$

(420)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

    

Before-

    

Tax (Expense) or

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

Benefit

Tax Amount

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

$

127

$

(32)

$

95

Unrealized gain on restricted investments

7

(2)

5

Interest rate swap

(865)

219

(646)

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated affiliate

(843)

214

(629)

Reclassification adjustment for net gain included in earnings

 

(4)

 

1

 

(3)

Net unrealized loss

 

(1,578)

 

400

 

(1,178)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(1,578)

$

400

$

(1,178)

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

    

Before-

    

Tax (Expense) or

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

Benefit

Tax Amount

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

$

824

$

(210)

$

614

Unrealized gain on restricted investments

 

18

 

(4)

 

14

Interest rate swap

(509)

124

(385)

Reclassification adjustment for net gain included in earnings

 

(78)

 

19

 

(59)

Net unrealized gain

 

255

 

(71)

 

184

Other comprehensive income

$

255

$

(71)

$

184

14. Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program

The Company’s Board has approved a stock repurchase program (the “Stock Repurchase Program”) pursuant to which the Company is authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program has no expiration date.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company repurchased 532,034 and 1,141,529 shares, respectively, of its common stock at an average purchase price of $16.54 and $16.55, per share, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $8.8 million and $18.8 million, respectively, pursuant to its Stock Repurchase Program. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had a total authority of $77.4 million available for purchase of shares of its common stock pursuant to its Stock Repurchase Program. The Company may repurchase its common stock in open market purchases from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The timing and amount of any additional shares to be repurchased will depend upon a variety of factors, including market and business conditions and is subject to the Company maintaining $100.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and/or investments. Repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice. The Stock Repurchase Program will continue until otherwise modified or terminated by the Company’s Board at any time in its sole discretion.

Issuance of Common Stock for Director’s Fees

On May 20, 2019, the Company’s Board approved granting to each non-employee director an equity grant with an aggregate fair market value of $50,000 or, at the director’s election, its cash equivalent. On July 1, 2019, 5,708 shares of restricted stock were granted to two of the Company’s directors pursuant to the Board’s May 20, 2019 approval and the Company’s 2015 Performance and Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). This restricted stock vested on May 19, 2020, the date of the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Two non-employee directors elected to receive cash in lieu of the stock, which was paid in July 2019.

On May 23, 2018, the Company’s Board approved granting to each non-employee director an equity grant with an aggregate fair market value of $50,000 or, at the director’s election, its cash equivalent. On July 2, 2018, 2,778 shares of restricted stock were granted to one of the Company’s directors pursuant to the Board’s May 23, 2018 approval and the Company’s 2015 Plan. This restricted stock vested on May 20, 2019, the date of the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Three non-employee directors elected to receive cash in lieu of the stock.

During the three months ended September 30, 2020 the Company did not have expense related to restricted stock awards to the Company’s directors. For each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded expense of less than $0.1 million, related to restricted stock awards to the Company’s directors.

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15. Revenue Recognition

Revenue consists primarily of real estate sales, hospitality operations, leasing operations, and timber sales. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities (e.g., sales tax) are excluded from revenue, costs and expenses. The following represents revenue disaggregated by segment, good or service and timing:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

16,104

$

$

2,157

$

215

$

18,476

Hospitality revenue

232

16,773

17,005

Leasing revenue

17

3

4,943

4,963

Timber revenue

1,597

1,597

Total revenue

$

16,353

$

16,776

$

8,697

$

215

$

42,041

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

16,336

$

15,807

$

3,754

$

215

$

36,112

Recognized over time

966

966

Over lease term

17

3

4,943

4,963

Total revenue

$

16,353

$

16,776

$

8,697

$

215

$

42,041

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

10,963

$

$

2,192

$

335

$

13,490

Hospitality revenue

127

13,876

14,003

Leasing revenue

11

28

3,998

4,037

Timber revenue

1,326

1,326

Total revenue

$

11,101

$

13,904

$

7,516

$

335

$

32,856

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

11,090

$

13,097

$

3,518

$

335

$

28,040

Recognized over time

779

779

Over lease term

11

28

3,998

4,037

Total revenue

$

11,101

$

13,904

$

7,516

$

335

$

32,856

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

33,060

$

$

7,244

$

1,534

$

41,838

Hospitality revenue

364

34,816

35,180

Leasing revenue

94

8

14,067

14,169

Timber revenue

5,508

5,508

Total revenue

$

33,518

$

34,824

$

26,819

$

1,534

$

96,695

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

33,424

$

32,480

$

12,752

$

1,534

$

80,190

Recognized over time

2,336

2,336

Over lease term

94

8

14,067

14,169

Total revenue

$

33,518

$

34,824

$

26,819

$

1,534

$

96,695

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

28,150

$

$

4,591

$

893

$

33,634

Hospitality revenue

461

36,533

36,994

Leasing revenue

33

79

11,106

11,218

Timber revenue

2,580

2,580

Total revenue

$

28,644

$

36,612

$

18,277

$

893

$

84,426

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

28,611

$

34,462

$

7,171

$

893

$

71,137

Recognized over time

2,071

2,071

Over lease term

33

79

11,106

11,218

Total revenue

$

28,644

$

36,612

$

18,277

$

893

$

84,426

16. Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other (expense) income, net consists of the following:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Investment income, net

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Interest and dividend income

$

6

$

1,637

$

1,117

$

5,752

Accretion income

 

13

 

 

60

 

84

Net realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments

 

 

28

 

(48)

 

26

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net

270

(1,439)

(4,633)

(1,305)

Interest income from investments in SPEs

 

2,045

 

2,047

 

6,136

 

6,143

Interest accrued on notes receivable and other interest

 

71

 

98

 

219

 

252

Total investment income, net

 

2,405

 

2,371

 

2,851

 

10,952

Interest expense

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest expense and amortization of discount and issuance costs for Senior Notes issued by SPE

 

(2,204)

 

(2,201)

 

(6,609)

 

(6,599)

Other interest expense

 

(1,175)

 

(908)

 

(3,504)

 

(2,476)

Total interest expense

 

(3,379)

 

(3,109)

 

(10,113)

 

(9,075)

Other income (expense), net

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Gain on land contribution to equity method investment

846

19,615

2,317

Accretion income from retained interest investments

 

349

 

335

 

1,034

 

982

Gain on insurance recovery

1,243

5,314

Loss from hurricane damage

(594)

(575)

(1,096)

(1,703)

Miscellaneous income, net

 

512

 

298

 

723

 

216

Other income, net

 

267

 

2,147

 

20,276

 

7,126

Total other (expense) income, net

$

(707)

$

1,409

$

13,014

$

9,003

Investment Income, Net

Interest and dividend income includes interest income accrued or received on the Company’s U. S. Treasury Bills, corporate debt securities, commercial paper and money market funds, and dividend income received from the Company’s investments in preferred stock. Accretion income includes the amortization of the premium or accretion of discount related to the Company’s available-for-sale securities, which is amortized based on an effective interest rate method over the term of the available-for-sale securities. Net realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments include the gains or losses recognized on the sale of available-for-sale and equity securities prior to maturity. Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net includes unrealized gains or losses on investments - equity securities.

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Interest income from investments in SPEs primarily includes interest earned on the investments held by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC, which is used to pay the interest expense for Senior Notes held by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest incurred related to the Company’s CDD debt, Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, project financing and finance leases. Borrowing costs, including the discount and issuance costs for the Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, are amortized based on the effective interest method at an effective rate of 4.9%.

During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 the Company capitalized $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in interest related to projects under development. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 the Company capitalized $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in interest related to projects under development. These amounts are included within investment in real estate, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net primarily includes gain on land contributions, income from the Company’s retained interest investments, gain on insurance recovery, loss from hurricane damage and other income and expense items.

Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $15.3 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The $15.3 million gain on land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV includes $16.6 million for the net present value of the land contribution, net of $1.3 million cost basis. The present value of the land contribution was based on the Company’s best estimate of the prevailing market rates for the source of credit using an imputed interest rate of 5.75% and an additional performance obligation to provide for infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the contributed land. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 also include a gain of $4.3 million on land and mitigation credits contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Sea Sound Apartments JV. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, include a gain of $0.8 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Busy Bee JV. The nine months ended September 30, 2019, also include a gain of $1.5 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

The Company records the accretion of investment income from its retained interest investment over the life of the retained interest using the effective yield method with rates ranging from 3.7% to 11.2%.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company did not have any gain on insurance recovery and incurred $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of loss from hurricane damage related to Hurricane Michael. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company had a gain on insurance recovery of $1.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, and incurred $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of loss from hurricane damage related to Hurricane Michael. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

17. Segment Information

The Company currently conducts primarily all of its business in the following three operating segments: (1) residential, (2) hospitality and (3) commercial. Prior to the first quarter of 2020, commercial leasing and sales, as well as forestry were treated as individual operating segments. See Note 1. Nature of Operations for additional information.

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are each managed separately and decisions about allocations of resources are determined by management based on these strategic business units.

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The Company uses income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates, income taxes and non-controlling interest, cash flows and other measures for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to each segment and assessing each segment’s performance, which the Company believes represents current performance measures.

The accounting policies of the segments are set forth in Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in Item 15 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Total revenue represents sales to unaffiliated customers, as reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The caption entitled “Other” consists of mitigation credit revenue, title fee revenue and corporate operating and general and administrative expenses, net of investment income.

Information by business segment is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Operating revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

16,353

$

11,101

$

33,518

$

28,644

Hospitality

 

16,776

 

13,904

 

34,824

 

36,612

Commercial

 

8,697

 

7,516

 

26,819

 

18,277

Other

 

215

 

335

 

1,534

 

893

Consolidated operating revenue

$

42,041

$

32,856

$

96,695

$

84,426

Income (loss) before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential (a)

$

6,206

$

4,021

$

28,212

$

9,870

Hospitality

 

4,940

 

2,860

 

5,094

 

7,325

Commercial (b)

 

2,006

 

4,459

 

13,406

 

9,083

Other

 

(2,834)

 

(2,511)

 

(12,893)

 

(1,146)

Consolidated income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

$

10,318

$

8,829

$

33,819

$

25,132

(a)The nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $15.3 million on land contributed to the Latitude Watersound Margaritaville JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 16. Other Income, Net for additional information.
(b)The nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $3.9 million on land contributed to the Sea Sound Apartments JV.

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2020

2019

Total assets:

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

175,034

$

139,349

Hospitality

 

128,585

 

89,570

Commercial

 

323,556

 

253,936

Other

 

376,738

 

426,378

Total assets

$

1,003,913

$

909,233

18. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company establishes an accrued liability when it is both probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company will evaluate the range of reasonably estimated losses and record an accrued liability based on what it believes to be the minimum amount in the range, unless it believes an amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of the amounts accrued. The Company evaluates quarterly whether further developments could affect the amount of the accrued liability previously established or would make a loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable.

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The Company also provides disclosure when it believes it is reasonably possible that a material loss will be incurred or when it believes it is reasonably possible that the amount of a loss will exceed the recorded liability. The Company reviews loss contingencies at least quarterly to determine whether the likelihood of loss has changed and to assess whether a reasonable estimate of the loss or range of loss can be made. This estimated range of possible losses is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, as well as known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate.

The Company is subject to a variety of litigation, claims, other disputes and governmental proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including litigation related to its prior homebuilding and development activities. The Company cannot make assurances that it will be successful in defending these matters. Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending litigation, claims, other disputes and governmental proceedings, including those described herein, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or liquidity of the Company. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

The Company is subject to costs arising out of environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or limit the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain wastes or substances at various sites, including sites which have been previously sold. It is the Company’s policy to accrue and charge against earnings environmental cleanup costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a range of loss can be reasonably estimated. As assessments and cleanups proceed, these accruals are reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, as additional information becomes available. The Company is in the process of assessing certain properties in regard to the effects, if any, on the environment from the disposal or release of wastes or substances. Management is unable to quantify future rehabilitation costs above present accruals at this time or provide a reasonably estimated range of loss.

Other litigation, claims, disputes and governmental proceedings, including environmental matters, are pending against the Company. Accrued aggregate liabilities related to the matters described above and other litigation matters were $0.8 million and $1.5 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether the amount of an exposure is reasonably estimable. Due to uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, management reassesses potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise its previous estimates, which could materially affect the Company’s results of operations for any particular reporting period.

The Company has retained certain self-insurance risks with respect to losses for third party liability and property damage, including its timber assets.

In June 2020, the Company, as lender, entered into a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as borrower. As of September 30, 2020, $1.5 million was outstanding on the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note was provided by the Company to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure, which will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold by the JV, with the aggregate unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity in June 2025. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note is secured by a mortgage and security interest in and on the real property and improvements located on the real property of the JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 9. Other Assets for additional information.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company was required to provide surety bonds that guarantee completion of certain infrastructure in certain development projects and mitigation banks of $21.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively, as well as standby letters of credit in the amount of $5.7 million as of September 30, 2020, which may potentially result in liability to the Company if certain obligations of the Company are not met.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had a total of $124.1 million in construction and development related contractual obligations, of which a significant portion will be funded through committed financing arrangements.

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In January 2019, the Company’s unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV, entered into a $14.4 million loan, maturing in January 2026 (the “Pier Park TPS JV Loan”). The Pier Park TPS JV Loan is secured by the real and personal property and an assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents. In connection with the Pier Park TPS JV Loan, the Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the Pier Park TPS JV Loan will be automatically reduced to 50.0%, or a further 25.0% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage. The guarantee can become full recourse if the guarantor fails to abide by or perform any of its covenants or warranties; any sale, conveyance or transfer of the property; upon the filing or commencement of voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings; the entry of monetary judgement or assessment or the filing of any tax lien against either the borrower or guarantor; or the dissolution of the borrower or guarantor. The Pier Park TPS JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR. The interest rate swap is effective January 14, 2021 and matures on January 14, 2026 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $14.4 million to a rate of 5.21%. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $14.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Pier Park TPS JV Loan.

In November 2019, the Company’s unconsolidated Busy Bee JV, entered into a $5.4 million construction loan maturing in November 2035 (the “Busy Bee JV Construction Loan”) and a $1.2 million equipment loan maturing in November 2027 (the “Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan”). The loans are secured by the real and personal property, assignment of rents and leases and a security interest in the construction contract and management agreement. In connection with the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan, the Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender through substantial completion, which occurred on June 29, 2020. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the loans upon substantial completion was reduced to 50.0% for a twelve month period. Subsequent to that time, the Company’s guarantee will be released upon request. Upon release of the Company’s guarantee, the JV partner will be the sole guarantor and will receive a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on the Company’s ownership percentage. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $5.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $1.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan.

The Company has assessed the need to record a liability for the guarantees related to the Company’s unconsolidated JVs and did not record an obligation as of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2020, allowance for credit losses related to the contingent aspect of these guarantees, based on historical experience and economic trends, was $0.1 million and is included within other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

19. Subsequent Event

On October 28, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on December 9, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2020.

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Item 2.         Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes in Item 1 and with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K. The statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements in this discussion are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties described in “Forward-Looking Statements” below and “Risk Factors” on page 6 of our annual report on Form 10-K. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to revise or publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, unless required by law.

Business Overview

St. Joe is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida, which we predominantly use, or intend to use, for or in connection with, our various residential, hospitality, commercial, leasing and forestry operations.

We have significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. We actively seek higher and better uses for our real estate assets through a range of development activities. We may explore the sale of some of our assets opportunistically or when we believe that we or others can better deploy those resources.

As a real estate development company, we seek to enhance the value of our real estate assets by undertaking targeted types of residential and commercial real estate projects. Approximately 90% of our real estate land holdings are located within fifteen miles of the Gulf of Mexico.

We believe our present liquidity position and our land holdings provide us with numerous opportunities to increase recurring revenue and create long-term value for our shareholders by allowing us to focus on our core business activity of real estate development, asset management and operations.

Our strategic plan includes making investments we believe will contribute towards increasing our future profitability. We anticipate that future capital commitments will be funded through new financing arrangements, cash on hand, cash equivalents and cash generated from operations.

Our real estate investment strategy focuses on projects that meet our long-term investment return criteria. Our practice is to only incur such expenditures when our analysis indicates that a project will generate a return equal to or greater than the threshold return over its life.

COVID-19 Update

The economic conditions in the United States have been and continue to be negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in among other things, quarantines, “stay-at-home” orders and similar mandates for many individuals to substantially restrict daily activities and for many businesses to close or significantly reduce normal operations, and we expect these negative impacts to continue. Beginning in mid-March 2020, in response to federal, state and local orders and guidelines, we took a number of protective measures, including temporarily closing the WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn and The Pearl Hotel for overnight guests, closing retail outlets and beach clubs, closing or limiting restaurant activities at our food and beverage operations to pick up only (and in certain locations, local delivery), implementing cost reduction measures and implementing “work from home” policies. Our hospitality assets gradually reopened in May 2020, but continue to be impacted by reduced or altered operations and could be ordered to close again.

While the breadth and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic impact is still unknown, we could experience material declines within each of our reporting segments in one or more periods in 2020 and beyond compared to the historical

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norms. We will continue to monitor the potential impacts and evaluate each new project day by day and phase by phase and take prudent measures and respond as needed based on market conditions. Further discussion of the potential impacts on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed in Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Segments

We conduct primarily all of our business in the following three reportable operating segments: (1) residential, (2) hospitality and (3) commercial. Prior to the first quarter of 2020, commercial leasing and sales, as well as forestry were treated as individual operating segments. See Note 1. Nature of Operations for additional information.

The following table sets forth the relative contribution of these operating segments to our consolidated operating revenue:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

Segment Operating Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Residential

 

38.9

%  

33.8

%  

34.7

%  

33.9

%  

Hospitality

 

39.9

%  

42.3

%  

36.0

%  

43.4

%  

Commercial

 

20.7

%  

22.9

%  

27.7

%  

21.6

%  

Other

 

0.5

%  

1.0

%  

1.6

%  

1.1

%  

Consolidated operating revenue

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

For more information regarding our operating segments, see Note 17. Segment Information of our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report.

Residential

Our residential segment primarily plans and develops residential communities of various sizes across a wide range of price points and sells homesites to builders or retail consumers. Our residential segment also evaluates opportunities to enter into JV agreements for specific communities such as Latitude Margaritaville Watersound.

Below is a description of some of our major residential development communities in Northwest Florida.

The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community is a planned 55+ active adult residential community under development in Bay County, Florida. The community is located near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway with convenient access to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The community is being developed as a JV with our partner Minto Communities USA, a homebuilder and community developer and is estimated to include approximately 3,500 residential homes, which will be developed in smaller increments of discrete neighborhoods. The sales center is currently under construction. In addition, lot infrastructure for the initial neighborhoods is underway, which includes site development of 248 homesites and an additional 381 homesites that are fully permitted and anticipated to commence development within the next 30 days, for a total of 629 homesites.

Our residential communities of Watersound Origins, Breakfast Point, Titus Park, College Station, Park Place, WindMark Beach and SouthWood are large scale, multi-phase communities with current sales activity and future phases. Homesites in these communities are developed based on market demand and sold primarily to homebuilders and retail customers on a limited basis.

Our residential communities of Watersound Camp Creek and the final phase at WaterColor are under site development, with sales planned for 2020.

Our planned residential projects of East Lake Powell, Mexico Beach, Ward Creek and Watersound are currently in the planning and engineering stages of development.

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We have other residential communities, such as SummerCamp Beach and RiverCamps that have homesites available for sale or lands for future development. In addition, we have residential communities, such as WaterSound Beach, WaterSound West Beach and Wild Heron that are substantially developed, with homesites in these communities available for sale.

The residential homesite pipeline by community/project are as follows:

Residential Homesite Pipeline (1)

Additional

Platted or

Engineering or

Entitlements with

Community/Project

Location

Under Development

Permitting

Concept Plan

Total

Breakfast Point (2)

Bay County, FL

58

235

1,445

1,738

College Station

Bay County, FL

61

100

300

461

East Lake Powell (3)

Bay County, FL

360

360

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound (4) (5)

Bay County, FL

248

381

2,871

3,500

Mexico Beach (2)

Bay County, FL

485

485

Park Place

Bay County, FL

41

55

280

376

RiverCamps (3)

Bay County, FL

103

149

252

SouthWood (6)

Leon County, FL

6

281

994

1,281

SummerCamp Beach (2)

Franklin County, FL

93

271

364

Titus Park

Bay County, FL

81

212

800

1,093

Watersound (4)

Walton County, FL

5,896

5,896

Watersound Camp Creek (6)

Walton County, FL

23

82

157

262

Watersound Origins (6)

Walton County, FL

273

462

110

845

Ward Creek (4)

Bay County, FL

505

1,095

1,600

WaterColor, Park District

Walton County, FL

41

41

WaterSound Beach

Walton County, FL

2

2

WaterSound West Beach

Walton County, FL

3

3

Wild Heron

Bay County, FL

36

36

WindMark Beach (6)

Gulf County, FL

216

1,065

1,281

Total Homesites

1,069

2,529

16,278

19,876

(1)The number of homesites are preliminary and are subject to change.
(2)Planned Unit Development (“PUD”).
(3)Development Agreement (“DA”).
(4)Detailed Specific Area Plan (“DSAP”).
(5)The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV plans to build and sell homes in this community.
(6)Development of Regional Impact (“DRI”).

The Bay-Walton Sector Plan is a long term master plan that originally included 110,500 acres of our land with entitlements, or legal rights, to develop over 170,000 residential dwelling units, over 22 million square feet of retail, commercial, and industrial space and over 3,000 hotel rooms. We anticipate a wide range of residential, commercial and hospitality uses on these land holdings. We are utilizing some of the entitlements from the Bay-Walton Sector Plan with the commencement of construction of the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community, development of the Watersound Camp Creek community and the Watersound Origins community.

As of September 30, 2020, we had 1,401 residential homesites under contract with thirteen different local, regional, and national homebuilders, which are expected to result in revenue of approximately $119.3 million at closing of the homesites, which are expected over the next several years. As of September 30, 2019, we had 995 residential homesites under contract, which are expected to result in revenue of approximately $83.0 million ($25.1 million has been realized through September 30, 2020). The increase in homesites under contract is due to the development of additional homesites and increased builder contracts for residential homesites. The number of homesites under contract are subject to change based on homesite closings and builder interest in each community.

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Hospitality

Our hospitality segment features a private membership club (“The Clubs by JOE”), hotel operations, food and beverage operations, golf courses, beach clubs, retail outlets, gulf-front vacation rentals, management services, marinas and other entertainment assets. The hospitality segment generates revenue and incurs costs from membership sales, membership reservations, golf courses, the WaterColor Inn and WaterSound Inn, short-term vacation rentals, management of The Pearl Hotel, food and beverage operations, merchandise sales, marina operations, charter flights, other resort and entertainment activities and beach clubs, which includes operation of the WaterColor Beach Club. Hospitality revenue is generally recognized at the point in time services are provided and represent a single performance obligation with a fixed transaction price. Hospitality revenue recognized over time includes non-refundable membership initiation fees and management fees. Some of our JV assets and other assets incur interest and financing expenses related to the loans as described in Note 10. Debt, Net.

Below is a description of some of our club properties:

The Clubs by JOE

The Clubs by JOE provides club members and guests in some of our hotels access to our member facilities, which include the Camp Creek Golf Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club, WaterSound Beach Club and our Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft (“N850J”). The Clubs by JOE offers different types of club memberships, each with different access rights and associated fee structures. The Clubs by JOE is focused on creating a world class membership experience combined with the luxurious aspects of a destination resort. Club operations include our golf courses, beach club and facilities that generate revenue from membership sales, membership reservations, daily play at the golf courses, merchandise sales, charter flights and food and beverage sales and incur expenses from the services provided, maintenance of the golf courses, beach club and facilities and personnel costs.

The WaterSound Beach Club is The Clubs by JOE’s private beach club located in Watersound, Florida, which includes over one mile of Gulf of Mexico frontage, two resort-style pools, two restaurants, three bars, kid’s room and a recreation area. Shark’s Tooth Golf Club includes an 18-hole golf course, a full club house, a pro shop, as well as two food and beverage operations. In addition to the golf course, The Clubs by JOE tennis center is located in the Wild Heron community near the Shark’s Tooth golf course. Camp Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Watersound, Florida. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we commenced construction on new club amenities adjacent to the Camp Creek golf course. Amenities are planned to include a health and wellness center, restaurants, a tennis center, pickle ball courts, a resort-style pool complex with separate adult pool, a golf teaching academy, pro shop and multi-sport fields. Once complete, these amenities will be available to The Clubs by JOE members and guests at some of our hotels. The Clubs by JOE also offers members private air charter flights through our N850J aircraft.

Watersound Origins includes a six-hole golf course, resort-style pool, fitness center, two tennis courts and private lake dock located in the community. Access to amenities are reserved to Watersound Origins members consisting of the community residents. The golf course is available for public play.

Hotel Operations, Food and Beverage Operations, Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Other Management Services

We own and operate the award-winning WaterColor Inn, which includes the FOOW restaurant, the WaterSound Inn and two gulf-front vacation rental houses. We own and operate retail and commercial outlets near our hospitality facilities. We also operate the award-winning The Pearl Hotel and Havana Beach Bar & Grill restaurant and the WaterColor Beach Club, which includes food and beverage operations and other hospitality related activities, such as beach chair rentals.

Revenue is generated from (1) the WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn and operation of the WaterColor Beach Club, (2) management of The Pearl Hotel, (3) short-term vacation rentals and (4) food and beverage operations. The WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn and operation of the WaterColor Beach Club generate revenue from service and/or daily rental fees and incur expenses from the cost of services and goods provided, maintenance of the facilities and personnel costs. Revenue generated from our management services include management fees. Management services expenses consist primarily of internal administrative costs. Hotel operations and short-term vacation rentals incur

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expenses from the holding cost of assets we own and standard lodging personnel, such as front desk, reservations and marketing personnel. Our food and beverage operations generate revenue from food and beverage sales and incur expenses from the cost of services and goods provided and standard personnel costs.

We are in the process of constructing five additional hotel properties. These include:

(1)An Embassy Suites hotel, with our JV partner, planned for 255 guest suites in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida;
(2)An upscale 75 room boutique hotel located adjacent to the Camp Creek Golf Club near the highly desirable Scenic Highway 30A corridor;
(3)A Hilton Garden Inn near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (“ECP”), which is planned to feature 143 guest rooms;
(4)A Homewood Suites by Hilton adjacent to the new Panama City Beach Sports Complex in Panama City Beach, Florida, which is planned to feature 131 one and two-bedroom guest suites; and
(5)The Lodge 30A, with our JV partner, an 85-room boutique hotel on Scenic Highway 30A in Seagrove Beach, Florida.

Once complete, we will manage the day-to-day operations of all five additional hotels.

In the third quarter of 2020 we executed a long-term land lease to develop, construct and operate a new waterfront hotel and standalone restaurant in Panama City, Florida’s downtown waterfront district. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2021. Once complete, we will manage the day-to-day operations of the planned hotel and restaurant.

Retail Outlets, Marinas and Other Hospitality operations

We own and operate retail outlets near our hospitality facilities that include the WaterColor store and four additional retail outlets. Our retail outlets generate revenue from merchandise sales, which are recognized at the point of sale and incur expenses from the cost of goods provided, personnel costs and facility costs.

We own and have operated two marinas in Northwest Florida consisting of the Bay Point Marina and Port St. Joe Marina. Our marinas generate revenue from boat slip rentals and fuel sales, and incur expenses from cost of services provided, maintenance of the marina facilities and personnel costs. At present, the marinas remain closed due to significant damage from Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018. Restoration of both marinas is currently underway. We maintain property and business interruption insurance on these marina assets. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

We are constructing the Powder Room Shooting Range and Training Center (“The Powder Room”) in Panama City Beach, Florida. The facility is planned to be approximately 17,000 square feet and include 14 shooting lanes and a retail store, as well as training and educational space. Once complete, we will manage the day-to-day operations of this facility.

From time to time, we may explore the sale of certain hospitality properties, the development of new hospitality properties, as well as new entertainment and management opportunities.

Commercial

Our commercial segment includes construction and leasing of multi-family, retail, office and commercial property, cell towers and other assets, an assisted living community, as well as planning, development, entitlement, management and sale of our commercial and rural land holdings for a variety of uses, including a broad range of retail, office, hotel, assisted-living, multi-family, self-storage and industrial properties. Our commercial segment also manages our timber holdings in Northwest Florida which includes growing and selling pulpwood, sawtimber and other forest products, as well as fill dirt and other products.

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The commercial segment’s portfolio of leasable properties continues to expand and diversify. We are in the process of constructing, through our JVs, 637 apartment units, in addition to the 240 that have recently been completed and 107 assisted living/memory care units. We provide development opportunities for national, regional and local retailers and other strategic partners in Northwest Florida. We own and manage retail shopping centers and develop commercial parcels. We have large land holdings near the Pier Park retail center, adjacent to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, near or within business districts in the region and along major roadways. We also lease land for hunting, rock quarrying and other uses.

Our commercial segment generates leasing revenue and incurs leasing expenses primarily from maintenance and management of our properties, personnel costs and asset holding costs. Our commercial segment also generates revenue from the sale of developed and undeveloped land, timber holdings or land with limited development and entitlements and the sale of commercial operating properties. Real estate sales in our commercial segment incur costs of revenue directly associated with the land, development, construction, timber and selling costs. Our commercial segment generates timber revenue primarily from open market sales of timber on site without the associated delivery costs. Some of our JV assets and other assets incur interest and financing expenses related to the loans as described in Note 10. Debt, Net.

Our three apartment communities are being developed through JV’s. Pier Park Crossings, Watersound Origins Crossings and Sea Sound will consist of 877 apartment units upon completion. Pier Park Crossings is being developed in two phases with a total of 360 apartment units in Panama City Beach, Florida, with 240 units already completed. Watersound Origins Crossings, consisting of 217 units, is adjacent to the Watersound Town Center in Watersound, Florida. Sea Sound apartments, consisting of 300 units, is located in Panama City Beach, Florida near the Breakfast Point residential community.

Our leasing portfolio consists of approximately 904,000 square feet of leasable space for mixed-use, retail, industrial, office and medical office uses. Our mixed-use lease space totals approximately 132,000 square feet. It consists primarily of WaterColor Town Center, WindMark Beach Town Center, WaterSound Gatehouse, WaterColor Crossings and various flex-space buildings. Our retail lease space totals approximately 352,000 square feet. It consists primarily of Pier Park North JV and other leasable properties. Our industrial lease space totals approximately 304,000 square feet, primarily located at VentureCrossings Enterprise Centre. Our office lease space consists of approximately 94,000 square feet, primarily located in the Beckrich Office Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. Our medical office lease space consists of approximately 22,000 square feet. It consists of a medical clinic at the Watersound Town Center and medical office space at Beckrich Office Park.

Our other commercial properties include:

(1)A 124 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott operated by our JV partner in Panama City Beach, Florida.
(2)A Busy Bee branded fuel station and convenience store operated by our JV partner in Panama City Beach, Florida.

In addition to the existing operations, we have other commercial projects in the planning, engineering or construction stages. This includes a Publix Super Markets totaling approximately 50,000 square feet, a self-storage facility totaling approximately 71,000 square feet and a new multi-tenant commercial building in the Watersound Town Center totaling approximately 20,000 square feet. In addition to the properties listed above, we have a number of projects in various stages of planning, including additional commercial buildings, apartment communities and an independent living community.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base these estimates on historical experience, available current market information and on various other assumptions that management believes are

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reasonable under the circumstances. Additionally, we evaluate the results of these estimates on an on-going basis. Management’s estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and our accounting estimates are subject to change.

Critical accounting policies that we believe reflect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are set forth in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. There have been no significant changes in these policies during the first nine months of 2020, however we cannot assure you that these policies will not change in the future.

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for recently issued or adopted accounting standards, including the date of adoption and effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Seasonality and Market Variability

Our business may be affected by seasonal fluctuations. Revenue from our hospitality operations are typically higher in the second and third quarters, but can vary depending on the timing of holidays and school breaks, including spring break and may also be impacted by extraordinary events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Our residential real estate business is predominantly composed of sales to homebuilders, who tend to buy multiple homesites in sporadic transactions, which impacts the variability in our results of operations. The revenue resulting from our residential real estate operations may vary from period to period depending on the communities where homesites are sold, as prices vary significantly by community. Our commercial real estate projects are subject to current demand. These variables may cause our operating results to vary significantly from period to period.

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Results of Operations

Consolidated Results

The following table sets forth a comparison of the results of our operations:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Real estate revenue

$

18.5

$

13.5

$

41.8

$

33.6

Hospitality revenue

 

17.0

 

14.0

 

35.2

 

37.0

Leasing revenue

 

4.9

 

4.0

 

14.2

 

11.2

Timber revenue

 

1.6

 

1.3

 

5.5

 

2.6

Total revenue

 

42.0

 

32.8

 

96.7

 

84.4

Expenses:

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate revenue

 

9.4

 

6.0

 

18.4

 

14.7

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

11.0

 

10.2

 

26.5

 

26.4

Cost of leasing revenue

 

2.0

 

1.3

 

4.0

 

3.4

Cost of timber revenue

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

0.6

 

0.5

Other operating and corporate expenses

 

5.1

 

5.1

 

17.0

 

16.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

3.3

 

2.6

 

9.4

 

7.2

Total expenses

 

31.0

 

25.4

 

75.9

 

68.3

Operating income

 

11.0

 

7.4

 

20.8

 

16.1

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

 

2.4

 

2.4

 

2.8

 

11.0

Interest expense

 

(3.4)

 

(3.1)

 

(10.1)

 

(9.1)

Other income, net

 

0.3

 

2.1

 

20.3

 

7.1

Total other (expense) income, net

 

(0.7)

 

1.4

 

13.0

 

9.0

Income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

 

10.3

 

8.8

 

33.8

 

25.1

Equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates

(0.1)

(0.3)

Income tax expense

 

(2.4)

 

(3.0)

 

(7.8)

 

(7.1)

Net income

$

7.8

$

5.8

$

25.7

$

18.0

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Real Estate Revenue and Gross Profit

The following table sets forth a comparison of our total real estate revenue and gross profit:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

  

 

2020

    

(1)

    

2019

    

(1)

    

    

2020

    

(1)

    

2019

    

(1)

Dollars in millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Residential real estate revenue

$

16.1

 

87.0

%  

$

11.0

 

81.5

%  

$

33.1

 

79.2

%  

$

28.1

 

83.6

%

Commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

2.2

 

11.9

%  

 

2.2

 

16.3

%  

 

7.2

 

17.2

%  

 

4.6

 

13.7

%

Other revenue

 

0.2

 

1.1

%  

 

0.3

 

2.2

%  

 

1.5

 

3.6

%  

 

0.9

 

2.7

%

Real estate revenue

$

18.5

 

100.0

%  

$

13.5

 

100.0

%  

$

41.8

 

100.0

%  

$

33.6

 

100.0

%

Gross profit:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

7.6

 

47.2

%  

$

5.2

 

47.3

%  

$

17.1

 

51.7

%  

$

13.9

 

49.5

%

Commercial and rural real estate

 

1.4

 

63.6

%  

 

2.0

 

90.9

%  

 

5.0

 

69.4

%  

 

4.2

 

91.3

%

Other

 

0.1

 

50.0

%  

 

0.3

 

100.0

%  

 

1.3

 

86.7

%  

 

0.8

 

88.9

%

Gross profit

$

9.1

 

49.2

%  

$

7.5

 

55.6

%  

$

23.4

 

56.0

%  

$

18.9

 

56.3

%

(1)Calculated percentage of total real estate revenue and the respective gross margin percentage.

Residential Real Estate Revenue and Gross Profit. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, total residential real estate revenue increased $5.1 million, or 46.4%, to $16.1 million, as compared to $11.0 million during the same period in 2019. Total residential real estate gross profit increased $2.4 million to $7.6 million (or gross margin of 47.2%), as compared to $5.2 million (or gross margin of 47.3%) during the same period in 2019. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we had an unimproved residential land sale of $0.4 million and sold 162 homesites compared to 94 homesites during the same period in 2019. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $82,000 and $101,000, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, total residential real estate revenue increased $5.0 million, or 17.8% to $33.1 million, as compared to $28.1 million during the same period in 2019. Total residential real estate gross profit increased $3.2 million to $17.1 (or gross margin of 51.7%), as compared to $13.9 million (or gross margin of 49.5%) during the same period in 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had unimproved residential land sales of $1.7 million and sold 303 homesites compared to 276 homesites during the same period in 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $86,000 and $84,000, respectively.

The number of homesites sold varied each period due to the timing of builder contractual closing obligations and the timing of development of completed homesites in our residential communities. The revenue and gross profit for each period was impacted by the volume of sales within each of the communities, the difference in pricing among the communities and the difference in the cost of the homesite development.

Commercial and Rural Real Estate Revenue and Gross Profit. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we had seven commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 232 acres for $2.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 63.6%. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we had six commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 56 acres for $2.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 90.9%.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had nineteen commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 433 acres for $7.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 69.4%. During the nine

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months ended September 30, 2019, we had fifteen commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 161 acres for $4.6 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 91.3%. Revenue from commercial and rural real estate can vary significantly from period to period depending on the proximity to developed areas and mix of real estate sold in each period, with varying compositions of retail, office, industrial and other commercial uses.

Our gross margin can vary significantly from period to period depending on the characteristics of property sold. Sales of rural and timber land typically have a lower cost basis than residential and commercial real estate sales. In addition, our cost basis in residential and commercial real estate can vary depending on the amount of development or other costs spent on the property.

Other Revenue. Other revenue primarily consists of mitigation bank credit sales and title fee revenue.

For additional information see the Segment Results sections for Residential and Commercial.

Hospitality Revenue and Gross Profit

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

    

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

In millions

Hospitality revenue

$

17.0

$

14.0

$

35.2

$

37.0

Gross profit

$

6.0

$

3.8

$

8.7

$

10.6

Gross margin

 

35.3

%  

 

27.1

%  

 

24.7

%  

 

28.6

%

Hospitality revenue increased $3.0 million, or 21.4%, to $17.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $14.0 million in the same period in 2019. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 the increase in revenue was primarily related to room revenue, WaterColor Resort food and beverage operations, retail revenue and an increase in the number of members and membership revenue. Our hospitality gross margin increased to 35.3% during the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a gross margin of 27.1% during the same period in 2019. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to an extended vacation season in the current period consistent with delayed school openings, increases in homeschooling and a rise in remote work arrangements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as management of expenses and labor. The increase in gross margin was also partially due to the increase in the number of members and membership revenue.

Hospitality revenue decreased $1.8 million, or 4.9%, to $35.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $37.0 million in the same period in 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 the decrease in hospitality revenue was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in shut downs and reduced revenue from mid-March to mid-May, but was partially offset by a recovery from June to September that exceeded revenue as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease in revenue was also related to the receipt of one-time membership reservations fee in the prior period, partially offset by an increase in the number of members and membership revenue in the current period. In addition, the Camp Creek Golf Club was closed beginning in March 2020 for renovations. As of September 30, 2020 the Clubs by JOE had 1,448 members, compared with 1,066 members as of September 30, 2019. Our hospitality gross margin decreased to 24.7% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a gross margin of 28.6% during the same period in 2019, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decrease in gross margin was also related to business interruption proceeds received in 2019 for the marinas related to Hurricane Michael. Excluding the business interruption proceeds received for the marinas during the prior period, our hospitality gross margin was 25.1% during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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Leasing Revenue and Gross Profit

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

    

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Leasing revenue

$

4.9

$

4.0

$

14.2

$

11.2

Gross profit

$

2.9

$

2.7

$

10.2

$

7.8

Gross margin

 

59.2

%  

 

67.5

%  

 

71.8

%  

 

69.6

%  

Leasing revenue increased $0.9 million, or 22.5%, to $4.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $4.0 million in the same period in 2019. Leasing revenue increased $3.0 million, or 26.8%, to $14.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $11.2 million in the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to new leases at Pier Park Crossings apartments, which began leasing in the second quarter of 2019, as well as other new leases and higher rental rates. Gross profit during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes $0.7 million of business interruption insurance proceeds received for Pier Park Crossings apartments related to Hurricane Michael. Leasing gross margin decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2020 to 59.2%, as compared to 67.5% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to start-up expenses for new assets. Leasing gross margin increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 71.8%, as compared to 69.6% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to business interruption proceeds received. Excluding the business interruption proceeds received during the current period, our leasing gross margin was 66.9% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 69.6% during the same period in 2019. The decrease was primarily due to start-up expenses for new assets in the current period.

Timber Revenue and Gross Profit

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

    

2020

    

2019

  

 

In millions

Timber revenue

$

1.6

$

1.3

$

5.5

$

2.6

Gross profit

$

1.4

$

1.1

$

4.9

$

2.1

Gross margin

 

87.5

%  

 

84.6

%  

 

89.1

%  

 

80.8

%  

Timber revenue increased $0.3 million, to $1.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $1.3 million in the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in sales of fill dirt and other products. There were 84,000 tons sold during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 82,000 tons sold during the same period in 2019. Gross margin increased during the three months ended September 30, 2020 to 87.5%, as compared to 84.6% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to an increase in sales of fill dirt and other products. The cost of timber revenue is primarily fixed, which also resulted in an increase to gross margin for the period.

Timber revenue increased $2.9 million, to $5.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $2.6 million in the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the amount of tons sold, along with price increases and product mix changes. The revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was affected by Hurricane Michael’s significant market impact after landfall in October 2018. There were 275,000 tons sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 143,000 tons sold during the same period in 2019. Gross margin increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 89.1%, as compared to 80.8% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to increased volume and changes in product mix. The cost of timber revenue is primarily fixed, which also resulted in an increase to gross margin for the period.

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Other Operating and Corporate Expenses

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Employee costs

$

2.0

$

1.9

$

6.3

$

5.7

401(k) contribution

 

 

 

1.2

 

1.1

Property taxes and insurance

 

1.3

 

1.3

 

3.8

 

3.7

Professional fees

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

3.2

 

3.0

Marketing and owner association costs

 

0.4

 

0.2

 

0.9

 

0.9

Occupancy, repairs and maintenance

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

0.6

 

0.7

Other miscellaneous

 

0.2

 

0.5

 

1.0

 

1.0

Total other operating and corporate expenses

$

5.1

$

5.1

$

17.0

$

16.1

Other operating and corporate expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were comparable. Other operating and corporate expenses increased $0.9 million, or 5.6%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to the March 2020 payment of performance incentives and other employee related costs.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased $0.7 million and $2.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to new assets placed in service.

Investment Income, Net

Investment income, net primarily includes (i) interest and dividends earned, (ii) accretion of the net discount, (iii) net realized gain or loss from the sale of our available for-sale-investments and equity securities, (iv) net unrealized gain or loss related to investments - equity securities, (v) interest income earned on the time deposit held by SPE and (vi) interest earned on mortgage notes receivable and other receivables as detailed in the table below:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Interest and dividend income

$

$

1.6

$

1.1

$

5.8

Accretion income

 

 

 

0.1

 

0.1

Net realized loss on the sale of investments

 

 

 

(0.1)

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net

0.3

(1.4)

(4.6)

(1.3)

Interest income from investments in SPEs

 

2.0

 

2.1

 

6.1

 

6.1

Interest accrued on notes receivable and other interest

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

0.2

 

0.3

Total investment income, net

$

2.4

$

2.4

$

2.8

$

11.0

Investment income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were comparable. Investment income, net decreased $8.2 million to $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $11.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The three months ended September 30, 2020 includes unrealized gains related to preferred stock of $0.3 million, compared to unrealized losses related to preferred stock of $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes unrealized losses related to preferred stock of $4.6 million, compared to $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

The decrease in interest and dividend income and accretion income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019, is primarily due to a reduction in investments held during the period and lower interest rates. The decrease in investments during the period is primarily related to a transition to a more liquid investment strategy and increased capital expenditures.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense primarily includes interest incurred on CDD debt, the Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, project financing and finance leases as detailed in the table below:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Interest expense and amortization of discount and issuance costs for Senior Notes issued by SPE

$

2.2

$

2.2

$

6.6

$

6.6

Other interest expense

 

1.2

 

0.9

 

3.5

 

2.5

Total interest expense

$

3.4

$

3.1

$

10.1

$

9.1

Interest expense increased $0.3 million, or 9.7%, to $3.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $3.1 million in the same period in 2019. Interest expense increased $1.0 million, or 11.0%, to $10.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $9.1 million in the same period in 2019. The increase in interest expense is primarily related to the increase in project financing. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information regarding project financing.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net primarily includes gain on land contribution, income from our retained interest investments, gain on insurance recovery, loss from hurricane damage and other income and expense items as detailed in the table below:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Gain on land contribution

$

$

0.8

$

19.6

$

2.3

Accretion income from retained interest investments

0.4

0.4

1.1

1.0

Gain on insurance recovery

1.2

5.3

Loss from hurricane damage

(0.6)

(0.6)

(1.1)

(1.7)

Miscellaneous income, net

 

0.5

 

0.3

 

0.7

 

0.2

Other income, net

$

0.3

$

2.1

$

20.3

$

7.1

Other income, net decreased $1.8 million to $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $2.1 million in the same period in 2019. Other income, net increased $13.2 million to $20.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $7.1 million in the same period in 2019.

The nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $15.3 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The $15.3 million gain on land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV includes $16.6 million for the net present value of the land contribution, net of $1.3 million cost basis. The present value of the land contribution was based on our best estimate of the prevailing market rates for the source of credit using an imputed interest rate of 5.75% and an additional performance obligation to provide for infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the contributed land. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes a gain of $4.3 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Sea Sound Apartments JV. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, includes a gain of $0.8 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Busy Bee JV. The nine months ended September 30, 2019, also includes a gain of $1.5 million on land and mitigation credits contributed to our unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

The three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, includes $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of loss from hurricane damage related to Hurricane Michael. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, includes $1.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, of gain on insurance recovery and $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of loss from hurricane damage related to Hurricane Michael See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

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Income Tax Expense

We recorded income tax expense of $2.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $3.0 million during the same period in 2019. Our effective tax rate was 23.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 34.4% during the same period in 2019.

We recorded income tax expense of $7.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $7.1 million during the same period in 2019. Our effective tax rate was 23.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 28.2% during the same period in 2019.

Our effective rate for 2020 differed from the federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state income taxes, income tax credits and other permanent differences. The effective tax rate for 2019 differed from the federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state income taxes and the change in Florida corporate income tax rate from 5.5% to 4.458% and other permanent differences.

Segment Results

Residential

The table below sets forth the results of operations of our residential segment:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Real estate revenue

$

14.9

$

9.9

$

30.2

$

25.6

Hospitality revenue

0.2

0.1

0.3

0.5

Leasing revenue

0.1

Other revenue

 

1.2

 

1.1

 

2.9

 

2.5

Total revenue

 

16.3

 

11.1

 

33.5

 

28.6

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate and other revenue

 

8.4

 

5.8

 

16.0

 

14.2

Cost of hospitality revenue

0.2

0.1

0.5

0.4

Other operating expenses

 

1.4

 

1.0

 

3.8

 

3.6

Depreciation and amortization

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

0.2

 

0.2

Total expenses

 

10.1

 

7.0

 

20.5

 

18.4

Operating income

 

6.2

 

4.1

 

13.0

 

10.2

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

0.1

0.1

0.1

Interest expense

 

(0.2)

 

(0.2)

 

(0.5)

 

(0.5)

Other income, net

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

15.6

 

0.1

Total other (expense) income, net

 

 

(0.1)

 

15.2

 

(0.3)

Income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

$

6.2

$

4.0

$

28.2

$

9.9

Real estate revenue includes sales of homesites, homes and other residential land and certain homesite residuals from homebuilder sales that provide us a percentage of the sale price of the completed home if the home price exceeds a negotiated threshold. Hospitality revenue includes some of our short-term vacation rentals. Other revenue includes tap and impact fee credits sold and marketing fees. Certain homesite residuals and other revenue related to homebuilder homesite sales are recognized in revenue at the point in time of the closing of the sale. For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 real estate revenue includes estimated homesite residuals of $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, and other revenue includes certain estimated fees related to homebuilder homesite sales of $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 real estate revenue includes estimated homesite residuals of $0.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 other revenue includes certain estimated fees related to homebuilder homesite sales of

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$1.3 million. Cost of real estate revenue includes direct costs (e.g., development and construction costs), selling costs and other indirect costs (e.g., development overhead, capitalized interest and project administration costs).

Three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth our residential real estate revenue and cost of revenue activity:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

    

Unit

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Units

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

 

 Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

 

Dollars in millions

 

Homesites

 

162

$

14.5

$

7.4

$

7.1

 

49.0

%  

94

$

9.9

$

5.5

$

4.4

44.4

%

Land sale

 

N/A

 

0.4

 

0.4

 

 

%  

N/A

%

Total

 

162

$

14.9

$

7.8

$

7.1

 

47.7

%  

94

$

9.9

$

5.5

$

4.4

 

44.4

%

Homesites. Revenue from homesite sales increased $4.6 million, or 46.5%, during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to the mix and number of homesites sold per community, the timing of builder contractual closing obligations and the timing of development of completed homesites in our residential communities. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $82,000 and $101,000, respectively, due to the mix of sales from different communities.

Land sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we had an unimproved residential land sale for $0.4 million, resulting in no gross profit margin.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, property taxes, marketing, professional fees, project administration, support personnel, owner association and CDD assessments and other administrative expenses.

Investment income, net primarily consists of interest earned on our mortgage notes receivable. Interest expense consists of interest incurred on our portion of the total outstanding CDD debt.

Nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth our residential real estate revenue and cost of revenue activity:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

    

Units

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Units

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

 

Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

 

Dollars in millions

Homesites

303

$

28.5

$

14.3

$

14.2

49.8

%

276

$

25.6

$

13.4

$

12.2

47.7

%

Land sales

 

N/A

1.7

0.4

1.3

76.5

%  

N/A

%

Total

 

303

$

30.2

$

14.7

$

15.5

 

51.3

%

276

$

25.6

$

13.4

$

12.2

 

47.7

%

Homesites. Revenue from homesite sales increased $2.9 million, or 11.3%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to the mix and number of homesites sold per community, the timing of builder contractual closing obligations and the timing of development of completed homesites in our residential communities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $86,000 and $84,000, respectively, due to the mix of sales from different communities.

Land sale. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had unimproved residential land sales for $1.7 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 76.5%.

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Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, property taxes, marketing, professional fees, project administration, support personnel, owner association and CDD assessments and other administrative expenses.

Investment income, net primarily consists of interest earned on our mortgage notes receivable. Interest expense consists of interest incurred on our portion of the total outstanding CDD debt.

Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $15.3 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The $15.3 million gain on land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV includes $16.6 million for the net present value of the land contribution, net of $1.3 million cost basis. The present value of the land contribution was based on our best estimate of the prevailing market rates for the source of credit using an imputed interest rate of 5.75% and an additional performance obligation to provide for infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the contributed land. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Hospitality

The table below sets forth the results of operations of our hospitality segment:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Hospitality revenue

$

16.8

$

13.9

$

34.8

$

36.5

Leasing revenue

0.1

Total revenue

16.8

13.9

34.8

36.6

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

10.8

 

10.0

 

26.1

 

26.0

Other operating expenses

 

0.3

 

0.2

 

0.7

 

0.5

Depreciation

 

1.2

 

1.1

 

3.5

 

3.0

Total expenses

 

12.3

 

11.3

 

30.3

 

29.5

Operating income

 

4.5

 

2.6

 

4.5

 

7.1

Other income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest expense

(0.1)

(0.1)

Other income, net

 

0.5

 

0.3

 

0.7

 

0.2

Other income, net

 

0.4

 

0.3

 

0.6

 

0.2

Income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

$

4.9

$

2.9

$

5.1

$

7.3

Three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth details of our hospitality segment revenue and cost of revenue:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

 

Revenue

Profit (Deficit)

Margin

Revenue

Profit (Deficit)

Margin

 

In millions

 

Clubs

$

6.8

$

3.0

 

44.1

%  

$

5.7

$

2.0

 

35.1

%

Hotel operations, food and beverage operations, short-term vacation rentals and other management services

9.1

2.8

30.8

%  

7.7

1.9

24.7

%

Retail

 

0.9

 

0.3

 

33.3

%  

 

0.5

 

0.1

 

20.0

%

Marinas

 

 

(0.1)

 

%  

 

 

(0.1)

 

%

Total

$

16.8

$

6.0

 

35.7

%  

$

13.9

$

3.9

 

28.1

%

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Revenue from our clubs increased $1.1 million, or 19.3%, during the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the number of members and membership revenue, as well as an increase in revenue for the WaterSound Beach Club in the current period. In addition, the Camp Creek Golf Club was closed during the three months ended September 30, 2020 for renovations, however the decrease in revenue was offset by an increase in revenue at our Shark’s Tooth Golf Club. Our clubs gross margin increased to 44.1% during the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 35.1% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to the increase in the number of members and membership revenue, as well as management of expenses and labor.

Revenue from our hotel operations, food and beverage operations, short-term vacation rentals and other management services increased $1.4 million, or 18.2%, during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in room revenue and an increase for WaterColor Resort food and beverage operations. Gross margin increased to 30.8% during the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 24.7% during the same period in 2019. The increase in gross margin was due to an extended vacation season in the current period consistent with delayed school openings, increases in homeschooling and a rise in remote work arrangements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as management of expenses and labor.

Revenue from our retail outlets increased $0.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase was due to new retail outlets that were opened throughout 2019. Our retail gross margin increased to 33.3% during the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 20.0% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to the management of expenses.

We did not have revenue from our marinas during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, due to the impact of Hurricane Michael on the marinas. Subsequent to the landfall of Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018, the marinas remain closed. We maintain property and business interruption insurance on the impacted marina assets. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

Our hospitality segment had a gross margin of 35.7% during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to a gross margin of 28.1% during the same period in 2019. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to an extended vacation season in the current period consistent with delayed school openings, increases in homeschooling and a rise in remote work arrangements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as management of expenses and labor. The increase in gross margin was also partially due to the increase in the number of members and membership revenue.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may further impact our future hospitality operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain. See Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, occupancy fees, professional fees, property taxes, CDD assessments and other administrative expenses.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth details of our hospitality segment revenue and cost of revenue:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

Gross

Profit

Gross

Gross

Gross

Revenue

(Deficit)

Margin

Revenue

Profit

Margin

 

In millions

Clubs

$

16.0

$

6.3

 

39.4

%  

$

16.2

$

6.0

 

37.0

%

Hotel operations, food and beverage operations, short-term vacation rentals and other management services

17.1

2.0

 

11.7

%  

19.2

3.5

 

18.2

%

Retail

1.7

0.6

35.3

%  

1.2

0.2

16.7

%

Marinas

 

 

(0.2)

 

%  

 

 

0.9

 

%

Total

$

34.8

$

8.7

 

25.0

%  

$

36.6

$

10.6

 

29.0

%

Revenue from our clubs decreased $0.2 million, or 1.2%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as previously discussed. The decrease in revenue was also related to the receipt of one-time membership reservations fee in the prior period, partially offset by an increase in the number of members and membership revenue in the current period. In addition, the Camp Creek Golf Club was closed beginning in March 2020 for renovations, however the decrease in revenue was partially offset by an increase in revenue at our Shark’s Tooth Golf Club. As of September 30, 2020 the Clubs by JOE had 1,448 members, compared with 1,066 members as of September 30, 2019. Our clubs gross margin increased to 39.4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 37.0% during the same period in 2019. The increase in gross margin was due to an increase in the number of members and membership revenue, as well as management of expenses and labor.

Revenue from our hotel operations, food and beverage operations, short-term vacation rentals and other management services decreased $2.1 million, or 10.9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease is due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the current period, which resulted in shut downs and reduced revenue from mid-March to mid-May, but was partially offset by a recovery from June to September that exceeded revenue as compared to the same periods in 2019. The decrease was also partially offset by an increase for WaterColor Resort food and beverage operations during the current period, which were closed for renovations during a portion of the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 had a gross margin of 11.7% compared to a gross margin 18.2% during the same period in 2019. The decrease is related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue from our retail outlets increased $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase was due to new retail outlets that were opened throughout 2019, partially offset by a decrease due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as previously discussed. Our retail gross margin increased to 35.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 16.7% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to the management of expenses.

We did not have revenue from our marinas during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, due to the impact of Hurricane Michael on the marinas. Gross profit during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes $1.3 million related to business interruption insurance proceeds received during the period. Subsequent to the landfall of Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018, the marinas remain closed. We maintain property and business interruption insurance on the impacted marina assets. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

Our hospitality segment had a gross margin of 25.0% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 29.0% during the same period in 2019. The decrease in gross margin was related to business interruption proceeds received in 2019 for the marinas related to Hurricane Michael. Excluding the business interruption proceeds received for the marinas during the prior period, our hospitality gross margin was 25.0% during the nine months ended

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September 30, 2020, as compared to 25.4% during the same period in 2019. The decrease is related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic from mid-March to mid-May 2020, which was partially offset by an extended vacation season in the current period consistent with delayed school openings, increases in homeschooling and a rise in remote work arrangements, as well as management of expenses and labor. The increase in gross margin was also partially due to the increase in the number of members and membership revenue.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may further impact our future hospitality operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain. See Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, occupancy fees, professional fees, property taxes, CDD assessments and other administrative expenses.

Depreciation expense increased $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to $0.3 million for new assets placed in service and $0.2 million for accelerated depreciation for Camp Creek Golf Club property due to renovation.

Commercial

The table below sets forth the results of operations of our commercial segment:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

    

In millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Leasing revenue

Commercial leasing revenue

$

3.9

$

3.6

$

11.2

$

10.5

Apartment leasing revenue

1.0

0.4

2.9

0.6

Total leasing revenue

4.9

4.0

14.1

11.1

Commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

2.2

 

2.2

 

7.2

 

4.6

Timber revenue

1.6

1.3

5.5

2.6

Total revenue

 

8.7

 

7.5

 

26.8

 

18.3

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of leasing revenue

 

2.0

 

1.3

 

4.0

 

3.4

Cost of commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

0.8

 

0.2

 

2.2

 

0.4

Cost of timber revenue

0.2

0.2

0.6

0.5

Other operating expenses

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

2.7

 

2.7

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

1.8

 

1.4

 

5.1

 

3.8

Total expenses

 

5.8

 

4.1

 

14.6

 

10.8

Operating income

 

2.9

 

3.4

 

12.2

 

7.5

Other (expense) income:

 

Interest expense

 

(0.9)

 

(0.7)

 

(2.8)

 

(1.9)

Other income, net

 

 

1.8

 

4.0

 

3.5

Total other (expense) income, net

 

(0.9)

 

1.1

 

1.2

 

1.6

Income before equity in loss from unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes

$

2.0

$

4.5

$

13.4

$

9.1

Three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019

Total leasing revenue increased $0.9 million, or 22.5%, during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase is primarily due to new leases at Pier Park Crossings apartments, which began leasing in the second quarter of 2019, as well as other new leases and higher rental rates. Leasing gross margin decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2020 to 59.2%, as compared to 67.5% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to start-up expenses for new assets. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 we

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did not provide additional tenant rent abatements, however, we did provide lease deferrals of $0.1 million due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we had seven commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 232 acres for $2.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 63.6%. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we had six commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 56 acres for $2.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 90.9%.

Timber revenue increased by $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in sales of fill dirt and other products. There were 84,000 tons sold during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 82,000 tons sold during the same period in 2019. The average price per ton sold decreased to $14.99 during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $15.16 during the same period in 2019. Timber gross margin increased during the three months ended September 30, 2020, to 87.5% as compared to 84.6% during the same period in 2019, primarily due an increase in sales of fill dirt and other products. The cost of timber revenue is primarily fixed, which also resulted in an increase to gross margin for the period.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, property taxes, CDD assessments, professional fees, marketing, project administration and other administrative expenses.

The increase of $0.4 million in depreciation, amortization and depletion expense during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019, was primarily due to new properties placed in service.

Interest expense primarily includes interest incurred from our commercial leasing project financing and CDD debt.

Other income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2019 includes a gain of $0.8 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Busy Bee JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information. The three months ended September 30, 2019, also included a $0.9 million gain on insurance recovery for the Pier Park Crossings JV related to Hurricane Michael. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Total leasing revenue increased $3.0 million, or 27.0%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase is primarily due to new leases at Pier Park Crossings apartments, which began leasing in the second quarter of 2019, as well as other new leases and higher rental rates. Cost of leasing revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes $0.7 million of business interruption insurance proceeds received for Pier Park Crossings apartments related to Hurricane Michael. Leasing gross margin increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 71.6%, as compared to 69.4% during the same period in 2019. Excluding the business interruption proceeds received during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our leasing gross margin was 66.7% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 69.4% during the same period in 2019. As of September 30, 2020, we had net rentable square feet of approximately 904,000, of which approximately 758,000 square feet was under lease. As of September 30, 2019, we had net rentable square feet of approximately 822,000, of which approximately 757,000 square feet was under lease. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 we provided tenant rent abatements totaling $0.1 million, along with lease deferrals of $0.4 million due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The diversity of our commercial segment complements the growth of our communities and our residential and hospitality segments. Commercial and rural real estate revenue can vary depending on the proximity to developed areas and the mix and characteristics of commercial and rural real estate sold in each period, with varying compositions of retail, office, industrial and other commercial uses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had nineteen commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 433 acres for $7.2 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 69.4%. Commercial and rural real estate revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included $1.8 million related to the sale of the SouthWood Town Center. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we had fifteen commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 161 acres for

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$4.6 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of approximately 91.3%. As our focus continues to evolve more towards recurring revenue from leasing operations, we expect to have limited commercial and rural real estate sales. Further, we may continue to transform and operate leasing properties for higher and better use. This may result in certain assets moving from the commercial segment to the hospitality segment.

Timber revenue increased by $2.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the amount of tons sold, along with price increases and product mix changes. The revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was affected by Hurricane Michael’s significant market impact after landfall in October 2018. There were 275,000 tons sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 143,000 tons sold during the same period in 2019. The average price per ton sold increased to $15.35 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $14.85 during the same period in 2019. Timber gross margin increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, to 89.1.0% as compared to 80.8% during the same period in 2019, primarily due to increased volume and changes in product mix. The cost of timber revenue is primarily fixed, which also resulted in an increase to gross margin for the period.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, property taxes, CDD assessments, professional fees, marketing, project administration and other administrative expenses.

The increase of $1.3 million in depreciation, amortization and depletion expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019, was primarily due to new properties placed in service.

Interest expense primarily includes interest incurred from our commercial leasing project financing and CDD debt.

Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain of $3.9 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Sea Sound Apartments JV. Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes a gain of $0.8 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Busy Bee JV. Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 also includes a gain of $1.5 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information. The nine months ended September 30, 2019, included a $1.2 million gain on insurance recovery for the Pier Park Crossings JV related to Hurricane Michael. See Note 7. Hurricane Michael for additional information.

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The total net rentable square feet and percentage leased of leasing properties by location are as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

    

    

Net

    

    

Net

    

Rentable

Rentable

Square

Percentage

Square

Percentage

Location

Feet

Leased

Feet

Leased

Pier Park North JV

 

Bay County, FL

 

320,310

 

92

%  

320,310

 

95

%  

VentureCrossings

 

Bay County, FL

 

303,605

 

80

%  

303,605

 

80

%  

Beckrich Office Park (1)

 

Bay County, FL

 

86,296

 

79

%  

68,398

 

100

%  

WindMark Beach Commercial (1) (2)

 

Gulf County, FL

 

44,748

 

63

%  

48,960

 

48

%  

WaterColor Town Center (1)

 

Walton County, FL

 

19,598

 

83

%  

20,033

 

96

%  

Cedar Grove Commerce Park (3)

Bay County, FL

19,449

90

%  

N/A

N/A

%  

Beach Commerce Park (1)

 

Bay County, FL

 

19,100

 

71

%  

14,700

 

100

%  

Port St. Joe Commercial

 

Gulf County, FL

 

16,964

 

100

%  

15,524

 

100

%  

SummerCamp Commercial

 

Franklin County, FL

 

13,000

 

0

%  

13,000

 

0

%  

South Walton Commerce Park

Walton County, FL

11,570

88

%

11,534

82

%  

WaterSound Gatehouse (1)

 

Walton County, FL

 

10,271

 

87

%  

11,515

 

89

%  

WaterColor Crossings

Walton County, FL

7,135

100

%

7,135

100

%  

395 Office building

 

Walton County, FL

 

6,700

 

100

%  

6,700

 

100

%  

Watersound Origins Commercial (3)

Walton County, FL

6,496

100

%  

N/A

N/A

%  

Pier Park outparcel

 

Bay County, FL

 

5,565

 

100

%  

5,565

 

100

%  

Topsail West (3)

Walton County, FL

3,500

100

%  

N/A

N/A

%  

Capital City Bank building (3)

Bay County, FL

3,346

100

%  

N/A

N/A

%  

Capital City Bank building (3)

Gulf County, FL

3,346

100

%  

N/A

N/A

%  

WaterColor HOA Office

 

Walton County, FL

 

2,520

 

100

%  

1,244

 

100

%  

SouthWood Town Center (1) (4)

 

Leon County, FL

 

N/A

N/A

%  

34,230

 

80

%  

 

  

 

903,519

 

84

%  

882,453

 

86

%  

(1)In addition to net rentable square feet there is also space that we occupy or that serves as common area.
(2)Included in net rentable square feet as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is 13,808 square feet of unfinished space.
(3)Construction was completed in 2020.
(4)In January 2020, we sold the SouthWood Town Center.

Total units and percentage leased for apartments and assisted living communities by location are as follows:

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Percentage

Percentage

Leased

Leased

    

    

Units

  

Units

Units

of Units

Units

Units

of Units

Location

Planned

Completed

Leased

Completed

Completed

Leased

Completed

Apartments

Pier Park Crossings (1)

Bay County, FL

240

240

235

98%

216

216

100%

Pier Park Crossings Phase II (2)

Bay County, FL

120

N/A

N/A

Watersound Origins Crossings (3)

Walton County, FL

217

N/A

N/A

Sea Sound (4)

Bay County, FL

300

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total apartment units

877

240

235

98%

216

216

100%

Assisted living communities

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care (5)

Walton County, FL

107

N/A

N/A

Total assisted living community units

107

N/A

N/A

Total units

984

240

235

98%

216

216

100%

(1)Construction was completed in the first quarter of 2020.
(2)Construction began in the fourth quarter of 2019.
(3)Construction began in the second quarter of 2019.
(4)Construction began in the first quarter of 2020. The Sea Sound Apartments JV is unconsolidated and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
(5)Construction began in the second quarter of 2019.

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The total tons sold and relative percentage of total tons sold by major type of timber revenue are as follows:

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2020

    

2019

    

    

2020

    

2019

 

Pine pulpwood

 

65,000

 

77.4

%  

66,000

 

80.5

%  

 

170,000

 

61.8

%  

78,000

 

54.5

%  

 

Pine sawtimber

 

14,000

 

16.7

%  

11,000

 

13.4

%  

 

67,000

 

24.4

%  

17,000

 

11.9

%  

 

Pine grade logs

 

5,000

 

5.9

%  

4,000

 

4.9

%  

 

25,000

 

9.1

%  

17,000

 

11.9

%  

 

Other

 

 

%  

1,000

 

1.2

%  

 

13,000

 

4.7

%  

31,000

 

21.7

%  

 

Total

 

84,000

 

100.0

%  

82,000

 

100.0

%  

 

275,000

 

100.0

%  

143,000

 

100.0

%  

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $102.4 million, compared to $185.7 million as of December 31, 2019. During the first quarter of 2020, we purchased $49.9 million of U.S. Treasury Bills, in lieu of commercial paper. Our cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2020 includes $84.0 million of U. S. Treasury money market funds. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, we consider our investments classified as available-for-sale securities and equity securities (“Securities”), as being generally available to meet our liquidity needs. Securities are not as liquid as cash and cash equivalents, but they are generally convertible into cash within a relatively short period of time. As of September 30, 2020, we had investments - debt securities in U. S. Treasury Bills of $49.9 million and corporate debt securities of less than $0.1 million and investments - equity securities in preferred stock investments of $2.7 million. See Note 5. Investments, for additional information regarding our investments.

We believe that our current cash position, financing arrangements and cash generated from operations will provide us with sufficient liquidity to satisfy our anticipated working capital needs, expected capital expenditures, principal and interest payments on our long term debt, capital contributions to JVs, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Note commitment, authorized stock repurchases and authorized dividends for the next twelve months.

However, we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our business, customers, tenants, and industry as a whole. See Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we incurred a total of $119.7 million for capital expenditures, which includes $21.3 million related to the acquisition and development in our residential real estate communities, $70.1 million for our commercial segment, $27.8 million related to our hospitality segment and $0.5 million related to corporate expenditures. As of September 30, 2020, we had a total of $124.1 million in construction and development related contractual obligations, of which a portion will be funded through committed financing arrangements.

In October 2015, the Pier Park North JV entered into a $48.2 million loan. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $44.8 million and $45.5 million, respectively, was outstanding on the PPN JV Loan. The PPN JV Loan accrues interest at a rate of 4.1% per annum and matures in November 2025. In connection with the PPN JV Loan, we entered into a limited guarantee in favor of the lender, based on our percentage ownership of the JV. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation by the Pier Park North JV; any voluntary transfer or encumbrance of the property in violation of the due-on-sale clause in the security instrument; upon commencement of voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and upon breach of covenants in the security instrument. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In May 2018, the Pier Park Crossings JV entered into a $36.6 million loan, insured by HUD, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $35.6 million and $34.6 million, respectively, was outstanding on the PPC JV Loan. The PPC JV Loan accrues interest at a rate of 4.0% per annum and matures in June 2060. A prepayment premium is due to the lender of 1.0% - 10.0% of any principal prepaid through June 30, 2030. The PPC JV Loan is secured by the Pier Park Crossings JV’s real property and the assignment of rents and leases. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

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In May 2019, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV entered into a $37.9 million loan. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $21.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan. The Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan bears interest at a rate of 5.0% and matures in May 2024. The Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan, we executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan. We are the sole guarantor and receive a monthly fee related to the guarantee from our JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In June 2019, the Watercrest JV entered into a $22.5 million loan. As of September 30, 2020, $13.7 million was outstanding on the Watercrest JV Loan. As of December 31, 2019, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Watercrest JV Loan. The Watercrest JV Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.2% and matures in June 2047. The Watercrest JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents, leases and deposits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Watercrest JV Loan, we executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Watercrest JV Loan. We are the sole guarantor and will receive a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from our JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. The Watercrest JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR. The interest rate swap is effective June 1, 2021 and matures on June 1, 2024 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $20.0 million to a rate of 4.37%. See Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for additional information regarding LIBOR related risks. Also see Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In August 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $5.5 million loan. As of September 30, 2020, $5.5 million was outstanding on the Beckrich Building III Loan. As of December 31, 2019, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Beckrich Building III Loan. The Beckrich Building III Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.7% and matures in August 2029. The Beckrich Building III Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of leases, rents and profits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Beckrich Building III Loan, we executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Beckrich Building III Loan. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In October 2019, the Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV entered into a $17.5 million loan. As of September 30, 2020, $14.2 million was outstanding on the PPC II JV Loan. As of December 31, 2019, there was no principal balance outstanding on the PPC II JV Loan. The PPC II JV Loan matures in October 2024 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25% during construction and LIBOR plus 2.10% after completion of construction and final draw. The PPC II JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and leases and the security interest in the rents, leases and personal property. In connection with the PPC II JV Loan, we executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the PPC II JV Loan. We are the sole guarantor and will receive a monthly fee related to the guarantee from our JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In March 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $15.3 million loan. As of September 30, 2020, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Airport Hotel Loan. The Airport Hotel Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0% and matures in March 2025. The Airport Hotel Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of leases, rents and profits and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Airport Hotel Loan, we executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower under the Airport Hotel Loan. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In April 2020, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into a loan with an initial amount of $52.5 million up to a maximum of $60.0 million through additional earn-out requests. As of September 30, 2020, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan matures in March 2027 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.15% during construction and LIBOR plus 1.95% upon hotel opening. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan is secured by the real property, assignment of rents and leases and the security interest in the rents, leases and personal property. In connection with the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan, as guarantor, we and our JV partner entered into a guarantee based on each partner’s ownership interest in favor of the lender, to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower. As guarantor, our liability under the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan will be

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released upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage for twelve months. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of the failure of guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants or warranties to be performed on the part of such guarantor. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

CDD bonds financed the construction of infrastructure improvements in some of our communities. The principal and interest payments on the bonds are paid by assessments on the properties benefited by the improvements financed by the bonds. We have recorded a liability for CDD debt that is associated with platted property, which is the point at which it becomes fixed or determinable. Additionally, we have recorded a liability for the balance of the CDD debt that is associated with unplatted property if it is probable and reasonably estimable that we will ultimately be responsible for repayment. We have recorded CDD related debt of $6.1 million as of September 30, 2020. Total outstanding CDD debt related to our land holdings was $17.0 million at September 30, 2020, which was comprised of $14.1 million at SouthWood, $2.5 million at the existing Pier Park retail center and $0.4 million at Wild Heron. We pay interest on this total outstanding CDD debt.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we repurchased a total of 532,034 and 1,141,529 shares, respectively, of our common stock outstanding for an aggregate purchase price of $8.8 million and $18.8 million, respectively, including costs. See Note 14. Stockholders’ Equity and Part II – Other Information – Item 2 of this quarterly report for additional information regarding common stock repurchases related to the Stock Repurchase Program.

Summary of Cash Flows

A summary of our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

    

2020

    

2019

 

In millions

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

22.5

$

14.7

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(140.8)

 

(29.1)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

37.1

 

(15.1)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(81.2)

 

(29.5)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period

 

188.7

 

198.1

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period

$

107.5

$

168.6

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows provided by operating activities include costs related to assets ultimately planned to be sold, including residential real estate development and related amenities, sales of timberlands or undeveloped and developed land and land developed by the commercial segment. Net cash provided by operations was $22.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $14.7 million during the same period in 2019.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities primarily includes capital expenditures for operating property and property and equipment used in our operations and purchases of investments, partially offset by maturities and sales of investments, maturities of assets held by SPEs and proceeds from insurance claims. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net cash used in investing activities was $140.8 million, which included capital expenditures for operating property and equipment, purchases of investments $58.9 million, partially offset by maturities of investments of $9.0 million, sales of investments of $3.7 million and maturities of assets held by SPEs of $0.8 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, net cash used in investing activities was $29.1 million, which included capital expenditures for operating property and equipment, purchases of investments of $4.7 million, partially offset by proceeds from insurance claims of $13.4 million, maturities of investments of $7.0 million, sales of investments of $6.3 million and maturities of assets held by SPEs of $0.8 million.

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Capital expenditures for operating property and property and equipment were $95.4 million and $51.9 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were primarily for our commercial and hospitality segments.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $37.1 million, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $15.1 million during the same period in 2019. Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included borrowings on debt of $53.1 million and capital contribution from non-controlling interest of $5.1 million, partially offset by capital contribution to unconsolidated affiliate of $9.0 million, the repurchase of common stock of $8.8 million, debt issuance costs of $1.5 million, principal payments on debt of $1.4 million and capital distribution to non-controlling interest of $0.4 million. Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 included the repurchase of our common stock of $18.8 million, additional ownership interest in Windmark of $11.6 million, principal payments on debt of $1.3 million, debt issuance costs of $0.9 million, capital contribution to unconsolidated affiliate of $0.3 million and capital distribution to non-controlling interest of $0.2 million, partially offset by borrowings on debt of $16.2 million and capital contribution from non-controlling interest of $1.8 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had various loans outstanding for which we have entered into guarantees and are required to comply with financial covenants. See Note 10. Debt, Net for additional information.

In January 2020, our unconsolidated Sea Sound Apartments JV, entered into a $40.3 million loan. The Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.15% and matures in January 2024. As of September 30, 2020, $1.3 million was outstanding on the Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan. The Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan is secured by the real property, all assets of the borrower, assignment of leases and rents and the security interest in the rents and personal property. In connection with the Sea Sound Apartments JV Loan, as guarantor, our JV partner entered into a guarantee in favor of the lender, to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower. Our JV partner is the sole guarantor and will receive a fee related to the guarantee from us based on our ownership percentage.

In January 2019, our unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV, entered into a $14.4 million loan. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $14.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Pier Park TPS JV Loan. The Pier Park TPS JV Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.5% and matures in January 2026. The Pier Park TPS JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR. The interest rate swap is effective January 14, 2021 and matures on January 14, 2026 and fixed the variable rate debt on the notional amount of related debt of $14.4 million to a rate of 5.21%. The Pier Park TPS JV Loan is secured by the real and personal property and an assignment of rents and the security interest in the rents. In connection with the Pier Park TPS JV Loan, we, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours and our JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. Our liability as guarantor under the Pier Park TPS JV Loan will be automatically reduced to 50.0%, or a further 25.0% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

In November 2019, our unconsolidated Busy Bee JV, entered into a $5.4 million construction loan maturing in November 2035 and a $1.2 million equipment loan maturing in November 2027. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $5.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $1.2 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan. The loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.5%. The loans are secured by the real and personal property, assignment of rents and leases and a security interest in the construction contract and management agreement. In connection with the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan, we, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours and our JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender through substantial completion, which occurred on June 29, 2020. Our liability as guarantor under the loans upon substantial completion was reduced to 50.0% for a twelve month period. Subsequent to that time, our guarantee will be released upon request. Upon release of our guarantee, our JV partner will be the sole

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guarantor and will receive a fee related to the guarantee from us based on our ownership percentage. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

We have assessed the need to record a liability for the guarantees related to our unconsolidated JVs and did not record an obligation as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2020, allowance for credit losses related to the contingent aspect of these guarantees, based on historical experience and economic trends, was $0.1 million and is included within other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As part of a timberland sale in 2007 and 2008, we have recorded a retained interest with respect to notes contributed to bankruptcy-remote qualified SPEs of $12.7 million for the installment notes monetized through September 30, 2020. This balance represents the present value of future cash flows to be received over the life of the installment notes, using management’s best estimates of underlying assumptions, including credit risk and interest rates as of the date of the monetization, plus the accretion of investment income based on an effective yield, which is recognized over the term of the notes, less actual cash receipts.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we were required to provide surety bonds that guarantee completion of certain infrastructure in certain development projects and mitigation banks of $21.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively, as well as standby letters of credit in the amount of $5.7 million as of September 30, 2020, which may potentially result in a liability to us if certain obligations are not met.

In conducting our operations, we routinely hold customers’ assets in escrow pending completion of real estate transactions, and are responsible for the proper disposition of these balances for our customers. These amounts are maintained in segregated bank accounts and have not been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, consistent with GAAP and industry practice. The cash deposit accounts and offsetting liability balances for escrow deposits in connection with our title agency real estate transactions were $5.6 million and $4.3 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, these escrow funds are not available for regular operations.

Contractual Obligations

There were no material changes outside the ordinary course of our business in our contractual obligations during the third quarter of 2020.

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements include, among other things, information about possible or assumed future results of the business and our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, strategies, prospects and objectives. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Specifically, this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements regarding:

the potential impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic;
our expectations concerning our future business strategy, including maintaining more than sufficient enterprise liquidity;
our expectations concerning the demand for our homesites;
our ability to develop and sell homesites in a typical manner or at all;
our intention to use our land holdings, our cash and cash equivalents and our investments to increase recurring revenue while creating long-term value for our shareholders;
our expectations regarding investments that we believe will contribute towards increasing our future growth, particularly in real estate projects that provide recurring revenue;
our 2020 capital expenditures budget and the timing of benefits of these investments;

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our assessment and expectations regarding the demographics and corresponding market demand and growth of Northwest Florida;
our assessment and expectations regarding the impact of Hurricane Michael, including the amount and timing of insurance proceeds and ability to recover additional losses;
our expectations regarding the amount and timing of revenue we expect to realize upon closing over the life of the residential homesites under contract;
our expectations regarding homesite sales and timing of sales from new developments;
our beliefs regarding opportunities to develop, improve or acquire a broad range of asset types that will generate recurring revenue;
our plan to focus on investing in residential communities that have the potential for long term, scalable and repeatable revenue;
our expectation to continue to be a developer of completed residential homesites for sale to builders and retail homesites for sale to consumers in our communities;
our intention to form additional JVs with third parties, which may be in consolidated or unconsolidated JVs with differing accounting treatments;
our plan to expand the scope and scale of our hospitality assets and services in order to enhance the value and contribution those assets provide;
our expectations regarding our assisted or independent living communities;
our intention to continue to work collaboratively with public and private partners on strategic infrastructure and economic development initiatives that will help to attract quality job creators and help to diversify the Northwest Florida economy;
our expectations regarding opportunities near the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and our other land holdings in Northwest Florida;
our belief that by entering into partnerships, JVs or other collaborations and alliances with best of class operators, we can efficiently utilize our land assets while reducing our capital requirements;
our expectation to continue a cost and investment discipline to ensure low fixed expenses and bottom line performance;
our plan to continue to maintain a high degree of liquidity while seeking opportunities to invest our cash in ways that we believe will increase shareholder value, including investments in Securities, authorized dividends, share repurchases, real estate and other strategic investments;
our expectation regarding our liquidity or ability to satisfy our working capital needs, declared dividends, expected capital expenditures and principal and interest payments on our long term debt;
our estimates and assumptions regarding the installment notes and the Timber Note;
our estimated impact of new accounting pronouncements; and
our expectation regarding the impact of pending litigation, claims, other disputes or governmental proceedings, on our cash flows, financial condition or results of operations.

These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. The most important factors that could prevent us from achieving our goals, and cause the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements and the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risk factors and disclosures set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, subsequent Form 10-Qs, other current reports, and the following:

disruptions by an epidemic or pandemic (such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), or similar public threat, or fear of such an event, and the measures that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities have implemented and may continue to implement, as well as additional measures to address it;

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any changes in our strategic objectives or our ability to successfully implement such strategic objectives, including development of our real estate, expanding our portfolio of income producing commercial and residential properties and expanding the scope of our hospitality assets and services;
any potential negative impact of our longer-term property development strategy, including losses and negative cash flows for an extended period of time if we continue with the self-development of our entitlements;
our ability and the ability of our investment advisor to identify and acquire suitable investments for our investment portfolio that meet our risk and return criteria;
significant decreases in the market value of our investments in Securities or any other investments;
our ability to capitalize on strategic opportunities presented by a population growth in Florida, particularly Northwest Florida;
our ability to accurately predict market demand for the range of potential residential and commercial uses of our real estate holdings in Northwest Florida;
volatility in the consistency and pace of our residential real estate revenue;
economic or other conditions that affect the future prospects for the Southeastern region of the U.S. and the demand for our products, including a slowing of the population growth in Florida, inflation, or unemployment rates or declines in consumer confidence or the demand for, or the prices of, housing;
any downturns in real estate markets in Florida or across the nation;
any reduction in the supply of mortgage loans or tightening of credit markets;
our dependence on the real estate industry and the cyclical nature of our real estate operations;
the impact of natural or man-made disasters or weather conditions, including hurricanes, fires and other severe weather conditions, on our business, including the impact of Hurricane Michael;
our ability to fully recover under claims for losses related to Hurricane Michael;
our ability to successfully and timely obtain land use entitlements and construction financing, maintain compliance with state law requirements and address issues that arise in connection with the use and development of our land, including the permits required;
changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting the development of real estate;
our ability to effectively deploy and invest our assets, including our Securities;
our ability to effectively manage our real estate assets, as well as the ability of us or our JV partners to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of our JV projects;
our ability to close and realize the expected revenue of the residential homesites currently under contract;
our ability to successfully and timely complete homesite construction in our new developments;
our ability to effectively manage risks associated with the hospitality industry;
our ability to attract and work effectively with strategic partners;
our ability to successfully enter into previously announced potential JVs;
our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, JVs, investments in leasable spaces and operations and share repurchases;
our ability to carry out the Stock Repurchase Program in accordance with applicable securities laws;
potential limitations on our ability to pay dividends at our expected rate, or at all;
our ability to fully realize benefits of the federal QOZ Program;
the impact of the Tax Act and other changes in federal or state tax laws on our business and financial condition;
increases in operating costs, including costs related to real estate taxes, owner association fees, construction materials, labor and insurance and our ability to manage our cost structure;
the sufficiency of our current cash position, anticipated cash flows from cash equivalents and short term investments and cash generated from operations to satisfy our anticipated working capital needs, capital expenditures and principal and interest payments;

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our ability to anticipate the impact of pending environmental litigation matters or governmental proceedings on our financial condition or results of operations;
the expense, management distraction and possible liability associated with litigation, claims, other disputes or governmental proceedings;
Fairholme’s ability to influence major corporate decisions affecting the Company;
potential liability under environmental or construction laws, or other laws or regulations;
the impact if we have deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting; the impact if the SEC were to disagree with our Investment Company Act determinations;
our ability to retain key personnel and recruit staff effectively; and
our ability to successfully estimate the impact of certain accounting and tax matters that arise from the installment notes and the Timber Note;
our ability to satisfy our current debt obligations and to obtain additional financing in the future;
uncertainty about the future of LIBOR may adversely affect our business and financial results; and
the obligations associated with being a public company require significant resources and management attention.

Item 3.         Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks primarily from interest rate risk fluctuations. We have investments in U.S. Treasury Bills and corporate debt securities that have fixed interest rates for which changes in interest rates generally affect the fair value of the investment, but not the earnings or cash flows. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in a decrease of $0.2 million in the market value of these investments as of September 30, 2020. Any realized gain or loss resulting from such interest rate changes would only occur if we sold the investments prior to maturity or if a decline in their value is determined to be related to credit loss. In addition, our investments in corporate debt securities are non-investment grade, which could affect their fair value.

We also have investments in certain preferred stock that have fixed interest rates for which changes in interest rates generally affect the fair value of the investment and are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in a decrease of approximately $0.1 million in the market value of these investments as of September 30, 2020. In addition, our investments in preferred stock are non-investment grade, which could affect their fair value.

We have exposure to credit risk associated with our Securities and these instruments are subject to price fluctuations as a result of changes in the financial market’s assessment of issuer credit quality, increases in delinquency and default rates, changes in prevailing interest rates and other economic factors. A downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating may also decrease the value of our Securities. As of September 30, 2020, approximately 95% of our total Securities are rated AA or better.

Our cash and cash equivalents are invested in money market instruments. Changes in interest rates related to these investments would not significantly impact our results of operations. The amount of interest earned on one of our retained interest investments is based on LIBOR. A 100 basis point change in the interest rate may result in an insignificant change in interest earned on the investment.

The amount of interest expense on some of our construction loans are based on LIBOR. Based on the outstanding balance of these loans as of September 30, 2020, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in the applicable rate would result in an increase to our annual interest expense of $0.2 million.

LIBOR is expected to be discontinued after 2021. Many of our current debt agreements have an interest rate tied to LIBOR.  Most of these agreements provide for an alternative base rate in the event that LIBOR is discontinued, but not all do so. There can be no assurances as to what alternative base rates may be and whether such base rate will be more or less favorable than LIBOR and any other unforeseen impacts of the potential discontinuation of LIBOR. We intend to continue monitoring the developments with respect to the potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 and work with our

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lenders to ensure any transition away from LIBOR will have minimal impact on our financial condition, but can provide no assurances regarding the impact of the discontinuation of LIBOR.

Increases in interest rates, reductions in mortgage availability or the tax benefits of mortgage financing or residential ownership may negatively impact our real estate business and would also increase the costs of our development projects. Similarly, a downturn in economic conditions in Northwest Florida would reduce discretionary income and decrease demand for our hospitality segment operations.

Item 4.         Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.         Legal Proceedings

We are subject to a variety of litigation, claims, other disputes and governmental proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, none of which we believe will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

In addition, we are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or limit the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain wastes or substances at various sites, including sites which have been previously sold. Refer to Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies, for further discussion.

Item 1A.         Risk Factors

A description of the risk factors associated with our business is contained in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Except as set forth below, as of the date of this report, there have been no material changes to our Risk Factors as previously reported.

Our business could be materially and adversely disrupted by an epidemic or pandemic (such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), or similar public threat, or fear of such an event, and the measures that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities implement to address it.

An epidemic, pandemic or similar serious public health issue, and the measures undertaken by governmental authorities to address it, could significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period, and thereby, and/or along with any associated economic and/or social instability or distress, have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of COVID-19 as a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures. On March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency concerning the outbreak, and several states and municipalities have declared public health emergencies. Along with these declarations, there have been extraordinary and wide-ranging actions taken by international, federal, state and local public health and governmental authorities to contain and combat the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 in regions across the United States and the world, including quarantines, and “stay-at-home” orders and similar mandates for many individuals to substantially restrict daily activities and for many businesses to curtail or cease normal operations.

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Our hospitality operations have been, and may continue to be, disrupted by the impacts of COVID-19 and the federal, state and local government actions to address it. Beginning in mid-March 2020 we were forced to temporarily close, reduce capacity or alter the operations of several hospitality assets we own or operate, including the WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn, The Pearl Hotel, retail outlets, food and beverage operations and beach clubs due to implementation of social distancing. Our hospitality assets gradually reopened in May 2020, but continue to be impacted by reduced or altered operations, and could be ordered to close again. See Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Further, some guests may choose for a period of time not to travel or visit our properties for health concerns, which could lead to lower occupancy and lower room rates at our hotels or additional disruptions in our hospitality operations.

Our business could also be negatively impacted over the medium-to-longer term if the disruptions related to COVID-19 result in, among other things, any of the following:

decrease consumer confidence generally or with respect to purchasing a home;
continued decrease in business and leisure travel;
significant decreases in the value of residential and/or commercial real estate;
civil unrest;
prolonged economic downturn and/or an extended rise in unemployment or tempering of wage growth, any of which could lower demand for our products;
impaired ability for us to develop and sell homesites in a typical manner or at all;
labor shortages, particularly if an outbreak were to occur within one of our hotel or food and beverage operations;
increased costs or decreased supply of building materials or the availability of subcontractors and other talent, including as a result of infections or medically necessary or recommended self-quarantining, or governmental mandates to direct production activities to support public health efforts;
increased operational costs related to work place safety and hygiene protocols;
the inability of our third-party managers and franchisors to perform;
the inability of our tenants to pay their rent when due; and
reduced revenue and cash flows and/or access to the capital or lending markets (or significantly increased costs of doing so), which could lead to insufficient liquidity and inability to satisfy our anticipated working capital needs, expected capital expenditures and/or principal and interest payments on our long term debt.

The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to forecast. Should any of the adverse impacts described above (or others that are currently unknown) occur, whether individually or collectively, we would expect to experience, among other things, material adverse impacts on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Item 2.         Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Our Board has approved the Stock Repurchase Program pursuant to which we are authorized to repurchase shares of our common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program has no expiration date.

As of September 30, 2020, we had a total authority of $77.4 million available for purchase of shares of our common stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Program. We may repurchase our common stock in open market purchases from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. The timing and amount of any additional shares to be repurchased will depend upon a variety of factors, including market and business conditions and is subject to the Company maintaining $100.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and/or investments. Repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice. The

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Stock Repurchase Program will continue until otherwise modified or terminated by our Board at any time in its sole discretion.

Execution of the Stock Repurchase Program will reduce our “public float”, and the beneficial ownership of common stock by its directors, executive officers and affiliates will proportionately increase as a percentage of our outstanding common stock as a result of the execution of the Stock Repurchase Program. However, we do not believe that the execution of the Stock Repurchase Program will cause our common stock to be delisted from NYSE or cause us to stop being subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.

There were no stock repurchases during the third quarter of 2020.

Item 3.         Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.         Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.         Other Information

None.

Item 6.         Exhibits

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

    

Description

3.1

Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010).

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 4, 2011).

*31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

**32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

**32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document.

*101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

*101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

*101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

*101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

*101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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*     Filed herewith.

**   Furnished herewith.

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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.

THE ST. JOE COMPANY

(Registrant)

Date:

October 28, 2020

/s/ Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

October 28, 2020

/s/ Marek Bakun

Marek Bakun

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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