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ST JOE Co - Quarter Report: 2023 March (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 March 31, 2023

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 April 24, 2023, there were 58,372,040 shares of common stock, no par value, outstanding.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

INDEX

Page No.

PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

8

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10

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

44

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

71

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

72

PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

72

Item 1A. Risk Factors

72

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

72

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

72

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

72

Item 5. Other Information

72

Item 6. Exhibits

73

SIGNATURES

74

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.         Financial Statements

THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

March 31, 

December 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Investment in real estate, net

$

1,026,286

$

996,261

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

55,457

50,025

Cash and cash equivalents

 

57,152

 

37,747

Investments - debt securities

22,814

40,576

Other assets

 

57,660

 

61,729

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $67,673 and $67,133 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 

42,414

 

39,638

Investments held by special purpose entities

 

204,476

 

204,863

Total assets

$

1,466,259

$

1,430,839

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

420,689

$

385,860

Other liabilities

 

96,139

 

94,371

Deferred revenue

40,860

38,936

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

78,256

 

82,706

Senior Notes held by special purpose entity

 

177,932

 

177,857

Total liabilities

 

813,876

 

779,730

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

Equity:

 

  

 

  

Common stock, no par value; 180,000,000 shares authorized; 58,372,040 and 58,335,541 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 

270,169

 

270,028

Retained earnings

 

362,897

 

358,344

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

2,073

 

2,430

Total stockholders’ equity

 

635,139

 

630,802

Non-controlling interest

 

17,244

 

20,307

Total equity

 

652,383

 

651,109

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,466,259

$

1,430,839

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 joint ventures, which, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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”), Watersound Closings & Escrow, LLC (“Watersound Closings JV”), Pier Park Crossings Phase II LLC (“Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV”), Mexico Beach Crossings, LLC (“Mexico Beach Crossings JV”), Pier Park Resort Hotel, LLC (“Pier Park Resort Hotel JV”), the 30A Greenway Hotel, LLC (“The Lodge 30A JV”), Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC and Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC. See Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation and Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information. The following assets may only be used to settle obligations of the consolidated joint ventures and the following liabilities are only obligations of the consolidated joint ventures and do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company, except for covenants and guarantees discussed in Note 9. Debt, Net.

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Investment in real estate, net

$

275,886

$

272,395

Cash and cash equivalents

 

10,616

 

7,353

Other assets

 

13,600

 

16,804

Property and equipment, net

10,410

7,219

Investments held by special purpose entities

 

204,476

 

204,863

Total assets

$

514,988

$

508,634

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Debt, net

$

268,231

$

243,447

Other liabilities

 

12,217

 

18,834

Deferred revenue

321

234

Senior Notes held by special purpose entity

 

177,932

 

177,857

Total liabilities

$

458,701

$

440,372

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

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

Revenue:

  

  

Real estate revenue

$

35,004

$

36,774

Hospitality revenue

 

24,499

 

16,321

Leasing revenue

 

11,790

 

8,822

Timber revenue

 

1,698

 

2,954

Total revenue

 

72,991

 

64,871

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate revenue

 

20,182

 

15,295

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

22,927

 

14,868

Cost of leasing revenue

 

5,372

 

3,652

Cost of timber revenue

 

163

 

150

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

5,721

 

5,656

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

7,322

 

5,026

Total expenses

 

61,687

 

44,647

Operating income

 

11,304

 

20,224

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

 

2,921

 

2,300

Interest expense

 

(6,209)

 

(4,153)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

530

 

482

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

3,663

(495)

Other income (expense), net

 

713

 

(369)

Total other income (expense), net

 

1,618

 

(2,235)

Income before income taxes

 

12,922

 

17,989

Income tax expense

 

(3,441)

 

(4,536)

Net income

 

9,481

 

13,453

Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

909

 

(41)

Net income attributable to the Company

$

10,390

$

13,412

NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY

 

  

 

  

Basic

$

0.18

$

0.23

Diluted

$

0.18

$

0.23

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic

 

58,309,093

 

58,882,549

Diluted

 

58,309,093

 

58,886,931

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

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

Net income:

$

9,481

$

13,453

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments

 

227

 

(322)

Interest rate swaps

(582)

2,308

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated joint venture

(37)

313

Reclassification of net realized (gain) loss included in earnings

 

(360)

 

147

Total before income taxes

 

(752)

 

2,446

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

121

 

(445)

Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

 

(631)

 

2,001

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

8,850

15,454

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

1,183

(733)

Total comprehensive income attributable to the Company

$

10,033

$

14,721

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)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Accumulated Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

58,335,541

$

270,028

$

358,344

$

2,430

$

20,307

$

651,109

Capital contributions from non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

214

 

214

Capital distributions to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

(2,094)

 

(2,094)

Issuance of restricted stock

36,499

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

141

 

 

 

 

141

Dividends ($0.10 per share)

(5,837)

(5,837)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

(357)

 

(274)

 

(631)

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

10,390

 

 

(909)

 

9,481

Balance at March 31, 2023

 

58,372,040

$

270,169

$

362,897

$

2,073

$

17,244

$

652,383

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Common Stock

Accumulated Other

Outstanding

Retained

Comprehensive

Non-controlling

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

(Loss) Income

    

Interest

    

Total

Balance at December 31, 2021

58,882,549

$

296,873

$

310,925

$

(389)

$

18,691

$

626,100

Capital contributions from non-controlling interest

2,035

2,035

Capital distributions to non-controlling interest

(710)

(710)

Issuance of restricted stock

25,594

Stock based compensation expense

42

42

Dividends ($0.10 per share)

(5,889)

(5,889)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

1,309

692

2,001

Net income

13,412

41

13,453

Balance at March 31, 2022

58,908,143

$

296,915

$

318,448

$

920

$

20,749

$

637,032

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

  

    

  

Net income

$

9,481

$

13,453

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

 

 

  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

7,322

 

5,026

Stock based compensation

 

141

 

42

Unrealized gain on investments, net

(25)

Equity in (income) loss from unconsolidated joint ventures, net of distributions

(2,432)

528

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

 

(4,328)

 

2,042

Cost of real estate sold

 

19,072

 

14,064

Expenditures for and acquisition of real estate to be sold

 

(25,557)

 

(25,937)

Accretion income and other

 

(414)

 

(259)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

(3)

(10)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

(530)

(482)

Gain on insurance for damage to property and equipment, net

(723)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

133

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

Other assets

 

3,925

 

8,427

Deferred revenue

1,399

1,133

Other liabilities

 

10,963

 

2,534

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

19,172

 

19,813

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Expenditures for operating property

 

(42,372)

 

(51,633)

Expenditures for property and equipment

 

(1,659)

 

(1,440)

Proceeds from the disposition of assets

 

9

 

10

Proceeds from insurance claims

723

Purchases of investments - debt securities

(9,766)

(74,476)

Maturities of investments - debt securities

28,000

45,000

Capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

(1,893)

(142)

Capital distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures

75

206

Maturities of assets held by special purpose entities

 

415

 

413

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(27,191)

 

(81,339)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Capital contributions from non-controlling interest

 

214

 

2,035

Capital distributions to non-controlling interest

 

(2,094)

 

(710)

Dividends paid

(5,832)

(5,889)

Borrowings on debt

 

81,446

 

35,168

Principal payments for debt

 

(45,938)

 

(536)

Principal payments for finance leases

(34)

(35)

Debt issuance costs

 

(862)

 

(1,105)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

26,900

 

28,928

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

18,881

 

(32,598)

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

 

45,303

 

74,400

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

$

64,184

$

41,802

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE ST. JOE COMPANY

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.

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

Cash and cash equivalents

$

57,152

 

$

33,115

Restricted cash included in other assets

 

7,032

 

8,687

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

 

$

64,184

 

$

41,802

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

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2023

2022

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

$

8,117

$

5,692

Income taxes

$

$

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Non-cash contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

$

(1,249)

$

(831)

Decrease in Community Development District debt, net

$

(141)

$

(15)

Transfers of operating property to property and equipment

$

4,121

$

4,960

(Decrease) increase in expenditures for operating properties and property and equipment financed through accounts payable

$

(4,595)

$

1,070

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges

$

(705)

$

2,621

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 all of its real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. Approximately 86% of the Company’s real estate is located in Florida’s Bay, Gulf, and Walton counties. 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 segments: 1) residential, 2) hospitality and 3) commercial. 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, voting interest entities where the Company has a majority voting interest or control and variable interest entities where the Company deems itself the primary beneficiary. Investments in joint ventures (“JV”) in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or a voting interest entity where the Company does not have a majority voting interest or control, but has significant influence are unconsolidated and accounted for by the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The December 31, 2022 condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts have been derived from the Company’s December 31, 2022 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 three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2023.

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 VIE. The Company consolidates VIEs when it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company continues to evaluate whether it is the primary beneficiary as needed when assessing reconsideration events. 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, 2022. The Company adheres to the same accounting policies in preparation of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as the Company’s December 31, 2022 annual financial statements, except for any recently adopted accounting pronouncements. 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.

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Concentration of Risks and Uncertainties

All of the Company’s real estate assets are concentrated in Northwest Florida. Uncertain economic conditions could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and asset values.

Throughout the first quarter of 2023, the Company continued to generate positive financial results. While macroeconomic factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, financial institution disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, among other things, have created economic headwinds and impacted buyer sentiment, demand across the Company’s segments remains strong. The Company believes this is primarily the result of the continued growth of Northwest Florida, which the Company attributes to the region’s high quality of life, natural beauty and outstanding amenities, as well as the evolving flexibility in the workplace.

Despite the strong demand across the Company’s segments, the Company also continues to feel the impact from the aforementioned macroeconomic factors, including supply chain disruptions which have extended homesite and home deliveries in certain residential communities and extended the time to complete hospitality and commercial projects. In addition, inflation and rising interest rates, have increased operating costs and loan rates, as compared to prior periods. The Company generally has not seen a material increase in cancellation rates, and therefore the impact relates primarily to the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, while rising interest rates have negatively impacted buyers’ ability to obtain financing and the housing market generally, homebuilders have performed on their contractual obligations with the Company.

Given our diverse portfolio of residential holdings, the mix of sales and pricing from different communities may also impact revenue and margins period over period.

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, regional and national financial institutions, and as of March 31, 2023, these balances exceeded the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance provided on such deposits. In addition, as of March 31, 2023, the Company had $29.8 million invested in short-term U.S. Treasury Bills and $6.3 million invested in U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds classified as cash and cash equivalents and $22.8 million invested in U.S. Treasury Bills classified as investments – debt securities.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, including potential dilutive common shares. The treasury stock method is used to determine the effect on diluted earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had 57,923 and 25,594, respectively, unvested shares of restricted stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, 57,923 potentially dilutive common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share, since the effect would have been anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method. See Note 14. Stockholders’ Equity for additional information related to the issuance of common stock for employee compensation.

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The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

Income

Net income attributable to the Company

$

10,390

$

13,412

Shares

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

58,309,093

58,882,549

Incremental shares from restricted stock

4,382

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

58,309,093

58,886,931

Net income per share attributable to the Company

Basic income per share

$

0.18

$

0.23

Diluted income per share

$

0.18

$

0.23

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

There were no recently adopted accounting pronouncements which would have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Leases Common Control Arrangements

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements that improves accounting guidance for arrangements between entities under common control. The new guidance requires that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements to the common control group, as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset through a lease. When the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset the leasehold improvements are accounted for as a transfer between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity. The new guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The guidance can be applied prospectively to all new leasehold improvements recognized on or after adoption, prospectively to all new leasehold improvements recognized on or after adoption and any remaining unamortized balance of existing leasehold improvements amortized over their remaining useful life to the common control group, or retrospectively to the beginning of the period in which the entity first applied Leases Topic 842 through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. 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 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 London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) which clarifies the original guidance that certain optional expedients and exceptions in contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 that extends the temporary reference rate reform guidance under Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. This guidance was effective upon issuance and may be applied prospectively through December 31, 2024, as reference rate activities occur. In 2022 and

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2023, some of the Company’s debt agreements that referenced LIBOR were amended to an alternative rate, Topic 848 was applied at the time of these modifications and there was no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. There is no current additional impact to the Company from this guidance and the Company will consider the impact on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows when there are additional modifications to existing agreements.

3. Investment in Real Estate, Net

Investment in real estate, net, excluding unconsolidated JVs, by property type and segment includes the following:

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Development property:

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

168,591

$

171,504

Hospitality

 

191,143

 

200,209

Commercial

 

144,321

 

131,133

Other

 

3,647

 

3,618

Total development property

 

507,702

 

506,464

Operating property:

 

  

 

  

Residential

 

7,899

 

7,854

Hospitality

 

244,795

 

221,542

Commercial

 

366,056

 

356,242

Other

 

83

 

127

Total operating property

 

618,833

 

585,765

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

100,249

 

95,968

Total operating property, net

 

518,584

 

489,797

Investment in real estate, net

$

1,026,286

$

996,261

Investment in real estate, net is carried at cost, net of depreciation and timber depletion, unless circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.

Development property consists of land the Company is developing or intends to develop for sale, lease or future operations and includes direct costs associated with the land, as well as development, construction and indirect costs. Residential development property includes existing and planned residential homesites and related infrastructure. Hospitality development property consists of land, improvements and construction and development costs primarily related to uncompleted hotels, resorts and club amenities. Commercial development property primarily consists of land and construction and development costs for planned commercial, multi-family and industrial uses. 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. Hospitality operating property primarily consists of existing hotels, resorts, clubs, vacation rental homes, marinas and other operations. Commercial operating property includes property used for retail, office, self-storage, light industrial, multi-family, senior living, commercial rental and timber purposes. Operating property may be sold in the future as part of the Company’s principal real estate business. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, operating property, net related to operating leases was $292.9 million and $285.1 million, respectively.

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 voting interest entities where the Company has a majority voting interest or control and VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest and is the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest will have both of the

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following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the VIE activities that most significantly impact economic performance and (ii) 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 evaluate whether it is the primary beneficiary as needed when assessing reconsideration events. Investments in JVs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or a voting interest entity where the Company does not have a majority voting interest or control, but has significant influence are unconsolidated and 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 8. Other Assets, Note 9. Debt, Net and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

Consolidated Joint Ventures

Mexico Beach Crossings JV

Mexico Beach Crossings JV was formed in January 2022, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease apartments in Mexico Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct the 216-unit apartment community. The community is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s partner is currently responsible for the construction activities of the JV, but once operational, Watersound Management, LLC (“Watersound Management JV”), the Company’s unconsolidated JV, will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Mexico Beach Crossings JV is a voting interest entity and that the Company has a majority voting interest as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Lodge 30A JV

The Lodge 30A JV was formed in 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a boutique hotel on Scenic County Highway 30A in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Construction of the 85-room hotel was completed in the first quarter of 2023. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 52.8% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company manages the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV was formed in 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct the 255-room hotel. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV

Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 120-unit apartment community in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The

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Company 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Watersound Closings JV

Watersound Closings JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to own, operate and manage a real estate title insurance agency business. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 58.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is the managing member of Watersound Closings JV and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business. 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 Watersound Closings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Watercrest JV

Watercrest JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 107-unit senior living community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned an 87.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s JV partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. However, the Company 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Watersound Origins Crossings JV

Watersound Origins Crossings JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 217-unit apartment community near the entrance to the Watersound Origins residential community. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Pier Park Crossings JV

Pier Park Crossings JV was formed in 2017, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 240-unit apartment community in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 90.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s JV partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the retail center. 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

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

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

  

 

  

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

$

37,179

$

33,235

Sea Sound JV (a)

375

411

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV

7,259

7,258

Pier Park TPS JV

 

1,142

 

1,451

Pier Park RI JV

6,156

4,263

Busy Bee JV

 

2,060

 

2,160

Electric Cart Watersound JV

739

703

Watersound Management JV

547

544

Total investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

$

55,457

$

50,025

 

  

 

  

Outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (b) (c)

$

25,142

$

30,001

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV (c)

28,057

21,327

Pier Park TPS JV (c)

13,743

13,822

Busy Bee JV

5,931

6,010

Electric Cart Watersound JV (c)

2,252

923

Total outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs

$

75,125

$

72,083

(a)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to an unrelated third party and no longer has activity from operations.
(b)See Note 8. Other Assets for additional information on the $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note the Company entered into with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV.
(c)See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

The Company's maximum exposure to loss due to involvement with the unconsolidated JVs as of March 31, 2023, was $99.1 million, which includes the carrying amounts of the investments, guarantees, promissory note receivable, other receivables, contribution requirements and derivative instruments.

The following table presents detail of the Company’s equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated JVs:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

$

3,902

$

(623)

Sea Sound JV (a)

(36)

(17)

Pier Park TPS JV

(167)

(74)

Busy Bee JV

(100)

197

Electric Cart Watersound JV

36

Watersound Management JV

28

22

Total equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

$

3,663

$

(495)

(a)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations.

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Summarized balance sheets for the Company’s unconsolidated JVs are as follows:

March 31, 2023

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

Sea Sound JV (b)

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV

Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park RI JV

Busy Bee JV

Electric Cart Watersound JV

Watersound Management JV

Total

ASSETS

Investment in real estate, net

$

123,640

(a)

$

$

43,871

$

14,749

$

12,837

$

7,555

$

3,434

$

$

206,086

Cash and cash equivalents

11,473

451

298

702

652

840

421

105

14,942

Other assets

4,325

185

15

578

339

2,122

373

7,937

Total assets

$

139,438

$

636

$

44,184

$

16,029

$

13,828

$

10,517

$

4,228

$

105

$

228,965

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt, net

$

24,751

$

$

27,456

$

13,467

$

$

5,896

$

2,174

$

$

73,744

Other liabilities

73,014

11

3,236

278

1,515

571

605

79,230

Equity

41,673

625

13,492

2,284

12,313

4,050

1,449

105

75,991

Total liabilities and equity

$

139,438

$

636

$

44,184

$

16,029

$

13,828

$

10,517

$

4,228

$

105

$

228,965

(a)Investment in real estate, net includes the land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV at the Company’s historical cost basis and additional completed infrastructure improvements.
(b)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations.

December 31, 2022

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

Sea Sound JV (b)

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV

Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park RI JV

Busy Bee JV

Electric Cart Watersound JV

Watersound Management JV

Total

ASSETS

Investment in real estate, net

$

125,231

(a)

$

$

38,783

$

15,106

$

9,858

$

7,627

$

1,875

$

$

198,480

Cash and cash equivalents

10,633

327

190

775

580

1,081

259

98

13,943

Other assets

3,267

363

11

748

340

1,957

234

6,920

Total assets

$

139,131

$

690

$

38,984

$

16,629

$

10,778

$

10,665

$

2,368

$

98

$

219,343

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt, net

$

29,530

$

$

20,716

$

13,542

$

$

5,970

$

843

$

$

70,601

Other liabilities

76,506

5

4,776

186

2,252

376

147

84,248

Equity

33,095

685

13,492

2,901

8,526

4,319

1,378

98

64,494

Total liabilities and equity

$

139,131

$

690

$

38,984

$

16,629

$

10,778

$

10,665

$

2,368

$

98

$

219,343

(a)Investment in real estate includes the land contributed to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV at the Company’s historical cost basis and additional completed infrastructure improvements.
(b)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations.

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Summarized statements of operations for the Company’s unconsolidated JVs are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (a)

Sea Sound JV (b)

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV (c)

Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park RI JV (c)

Busy Bee JV

Electric Cart Watersound JV

Watersound Management JV

Total

Total revenue

$

76,429

$

$

$

898

$

$

3,519

$

557

$

431

$

81,834

Expenses:

Cost of revenue

64,478

692

3,508

475

376

69,529

Other operating expenses

3,997

63

6

4,066

Depreciation and amortization

80

361

116

2

559

Total expenses

68,555

63

1,053

3,624

483

376

74,154

Operating income (loss)

7,874

(63)

(155)

(105)

74

55

7,680

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense

(80)

(183)

(25)

(3)

(291)

Other income (expense), net

10

4

(137)

(d)

(123)

Total other expense

(70)

(179)

(162)

(3)

(414)

Net income (loss)

$

7,804

$

(63)

$

$

(334)

$

$

(267)

$

71

$

55

$

7,266

(a)The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV completed 149 home sale transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
(b)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations.
(c)The project is under construction with no income or loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
(d)Includes changes in the fair value of derivatives related to interest rate swaps entered into by the Busy Bee JV.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (a)

Sea Sound JV (b)

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV (c)

Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park RI JV (d)

Busy Bee JV

Electric Cart Watersound JV

Watersound Management JV

Total

Total revenue

$

7,140

$

1,154

$

$

1,124

$

$

3,733

$

$

252

$

13,403

Expenses:

Cost of revenue

6,964

448

725

3,612

208

11,957

Other operating expenses

1,268

1,268

Depreciation and amortization

75

416

362

115

968

Total expenses

8,307

864

1,087

3,727

208

14,193

Operating (loss) income

(1,167)

290

37

6

44

(790)

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense

(56)

(312)

(187)

(45)

(600)

Other (expense) income, net

(5)

1

399

(e)

395

Total other (expense) income

(56)

(317)

(186)

354

(205)

Net (loss) income

$

(1,223)

$

(27)

$

$

(149)

$

$

360

$

$

44

$

(995)

(a)The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV completed 18 home sale transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(b)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations.
(c)The project was under construction with no income or loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(d)The JV was formed in May 2022.
(e)Includes changes in the fair value of derivatives related to interest rate swaps entered into by the Busy Bee JV.

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

LMWS, LLC (“Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV”) was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop a 55+ active adult residential community in Bay County, Florida. Construction is underway on customer homes and town center amenities. As of March 31, 2023, the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV had 679 homes under contract and has completed 512 home sale transactions of the total estimated 3,500 homes planned in the community. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV was $37.2 million and $33.2 million, respectively, which includes the net present value of the land contribution, cash contributions, additional completed infrastructure improvements and equity in income, less the pro-rata return of land contribution. 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 March 31, 2023, the Company completed $7.7 million of the agreed upon infrastructure improvements. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% voting interest in the JV. The Company’s unimproved land contribution and agreed upon infrastructure improvements are being returned at an average of $10,000 per home, as each home is sold by the JV.

Per the JV agreement, the Company, as lender, has provided interest-bearing financing in the form of a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note (the “Latitude JV Note”) to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as borrower, to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no balance outstanding on the Latitude JV Note. Future advances, if any, will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies 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. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to the guaranty by the Company.

Sea Sound JV

FDSJ Eventide, LLC (“Sea Sound JV”) was formed in 2020. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct and manage a 300-unit apartment community near the Breakfast Point residential community in Panama City Beach, Florida. Construction of the community was completed in the first quarter of 2022. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 60.0% interest in the JV. In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party and no longer has activity from operations. The Sea Sound JV has a contingent gain related to the sale for a $0.5 million indemnity holdback liability required through August 2023. The Company has determined that Sea Sound 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 JV is accounted for using the equity method.

Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV

WOSL, LLC (“Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV”) was formed in 2021. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct and manage a 148-unit independent senior living community near the Watersound Origins residential community. The three JV parties are working together to develop and construct the project. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 53.8% interest in the JV. The Company’s partners are responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Watersound Fountains Independent Living 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 Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

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Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park TPS, LLC (“Pier Park TPS JV”) was formed in 2018. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 124-room hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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.

Pier Park RI JV

Pier Park RI, LLC (“Pier Park RI JV”) was formed in May 2022. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 121-room hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct the project. The hotel is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company in September 2022, with a fair value of $1.8 million. In addition, as of March 31, 2023, the Company has contributed cash and impact fees of $4.4 million, and the JV partner contributed cash of $6.2 million. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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 RI 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. In September 2022, the JV entered into a $25.0 million loan (the “Pier Park RI JV Loan”). The Pier Park RI JV Loan bears interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 2.5% and matures in August 2025. The Pier Park RI JV Loan includes an option for a fixed rate conversion and two options to extend the maturity date by twenty-four months each, upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions. The loan is secured by real property and certain other security interests. The Company’s JV partner is the sole guarantor and receives a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on the Company’s ownership percentage. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Pier Park RI JV Loan.

Busy Bee JV

SJBB, LLC (“Busy Bee JV”) was formed in 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. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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. In 2019, the JV, entered into a $5.4 million construction loan (the “Busy Bee JV Construction Loan”) and a $1.2 million equipment loan (the “Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan”). The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2035. The Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in November 2027. The loans are secured by real and personal property and certain other security interests. The Company’s JV partner is the sole guarantor and receives a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on the Company’s ownership percentage. The Busy Bee JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR for the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan. The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan interest rate swap matures in November 2035 and fixed the variable rate debt, initially at $5.4 million amortizing to $2.8 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 2.7%. The Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan interest rate swap matures in November 2027 and fixed the variable rate debt, initially at $1.2 million to maturity, to a rate of 2.1%. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $5.1 million, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $0.9 million was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan.

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Electric Cart Watersound JV

SJECC, LLC (“Electric Cart Watersound JV”) was formed in February 2022, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct, lease, manage and operate a golf cart and low speed vehicle “LSV” business at the new Watersound West Bay Center adjacent to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound residential community in Bay County, Florida. This land was contributed to the JV by the Company in February 2022, with a fair value of $0.5 million. In addition, during 2022 the Company contributed cash of $0.2 million and the JV partner contributed cash of $0.6 million. The Watersound West Bay Center location is currently under development. The JV is operating from temporary facilities. An additional sales showroom will be located at the Watersound Town Center near the Watersound Origins residential community on property leased to the JV by the Company. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 51% interest in the JV. The Company is currently responsible for the construction activities of the JV and the Company’s JV partner manages the day-to-day operations of the business. The Company has determined Electric Cart 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 Electric Cart Watersound JV is accounted for using the equity method. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Electric Cart Watersound JV had $2.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of floorplan line of credit facilities to finance its golf cart and LSV inventory, which are secured by the JV. Borrowings under the line of credit facility bear interest at various rates based on the number of days outstanding after an interest free period ranging from three to six months. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the JV had an outstanding principal balance of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, on these line of credit facilities. See Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Watersound Management JV

Watersound Management, LLC was formed in 2021, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to lease, manage and operate multi-family housing developments for which the JV is the exclusive renting and management agent. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. 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 Watersound Management JV is a voting interest entity, but that the Company does not have a majority voting interest. The Company’s investment in Watersound Management JV is accounted for using the equity method.

5. Investments

Available-For-Sale Investments

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

March 31, 2023

    

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Amortized Cost

Gains

(Losses)

Fair Value

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

22,832

$

3

$

(21)

$

22,814

December 31, 2022

    

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Gross Unrealized

    

Amortized Cost

Gains

(Losses)

Fair Value

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

40,820

$

$

(244)

$

40,576

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company did not have any realized gains or losses or proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, maturities of available-for-sale securities were $28.0 million and purchases of available-for-sale securities were $9.8 million.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company did not have any realized gains or losses or proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, maturities of available-for-sale securities were $45.0 million and purchases of available-for sale securities were $74.5 million.

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

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Less Than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

Investments - debt securities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

12,953

$

21

$

$

$

37,578

$

244

$

$

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had unrealized losses of less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to U.S. Treasury Bills. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company determined the 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. In addition, 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 classified as available-for-sale, by contractual maturity are shown in the following table.

March 31, 2023

    

Amortized Cost

    

Fair Value

Due in one year or less

$

22,832

$

22,814

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, which wholly owns Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C. (“FCM”), an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Mr. Berkowitz is the Chief 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 March 31, 2023, clients of FCM, including Mr. Berkowitz, beneficially owned approximately 41.4% of the Company’s common stock. FCM and its client, The Fairholme Fund, (“Fairholme”) a series of investments originating from the Fairholme Funds, Inc., may be deemed affiliates of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of an Investment Management Agreement, as amended, (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with the Company, FCM agreed to supervise and direct the Company’s investment accounts 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 any new securities for purchase must be issues of the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds.

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6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

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

March 31, 2023

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Cash equivalents:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Money market funds

$

6,275

$

$

$

6,275

U.S. Treasury Bills

29,776

29,776

 

36,051

 

 

 

36,051

Investments - debt securities:

U.S. Treasury Bills

22,814

22,814

$

58,865

$

$

$

58,865

December 31, 2022

    

    

    

    

Total Fair

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Value

Cash equivalents:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Money market funds

$

19,233

$

$

$

19,233

Investments - debt securities:

U.S. Treasury Bills

40,576

40,576

$

59,809

$

$

$

59,809

Money market funds and U.S. Treasury Bills are measured based on quoted market prices in an active market and categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Money market funds 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.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis related to interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

Fixed

Notional

Fair

Location in

Effective

Maturity

Interest

Amount as of

Derivative Asset Fair Value

Value

Consolidated

Description

Date

Date

Rate

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Level

Balance Sheets

In Millions

In Thousands

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan (a)

December 2022

April 2027

3.3%

$

42.0

$

3,697

$

4,609

2

Other assets

Pier Park TPS JV Loan (b)

January 2021

January 2026

5.2%

$

13.7

$

206

$

273

2

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

(a)See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.
(b)Interest rate swap was entered into by the Pier Park TPS JV, which is unconsolidated and accounted for using the equity method. The derivative asset has been recorded at the Company’s proportionate share of its estimated fair value. The Company’s proportionate share of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive (loss) income and reclassified into equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

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The following is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

Amount of net (loss) gain recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income on derivatives

$

(619)

$

2,621

Amount of net (gain) loss reclassified into interest expense

$

(330)

$

101

Amount of net (gain) loss reclassified into equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

$

(30)

$

46

As of March 31, 2023, based on current value, the Company expects to reclassify $1.6 million of derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months. See Note 13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 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 or cash flows of the respective JV. The fair value of investment in unconsolidated JVs required to be assessed for impairment is determined using Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. No impairment for unconsolidated JVs was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

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.

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

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

    

Carrying

    

Estimated

    

    

Carrying

    

Estimated

    

value

Fair value

Level

value

Fair value

Level

Investments held by SPEs:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Time deposit

$

200,000

$

200,000

 

3

$

200,000

$

200,000

 

3

U.S. Treasury Bills

$

4,105

$

4,041

 

1

$

4,486

$

4,361

 

1

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Senior Notes held by SPE

$

177,932

$

183,011

 

3

$

177,857

$

179,564

 

3

Debt

Fixed-rate debt

$

256,138

$

236,217

2

$

194,525

$

172,241

2

Variable-rate debt

170,639

170,639

2

196,886

196,886

2

Total debt

$

426,777

$

406,856

$

391,411

$

369,127

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 March 31, 2023, 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 $4.1 million and cash of $0.4 million. The Senior Notes held by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC as of March 31, 2023, consist of $177.9 million, net of the $2.1 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. Leases

The Company as Lessor

Leasing revenue consists of rental revenue from multi-family, senior living, self-storage, retail, office and commercial property, marinas, 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 2072, some of which include options to terminate or extend.

The components of leasing revenue are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

Leasing revenue

Lease payments

$

10,196

$

7,379

Variable lease payments

1,594

1,443

Total leasing revenue

$

11,790

$

8,822

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Minimum future base rental revenue on non-cancelable leases subsequent to March 31, 2023, for the years ending December 31 are:

2023

$

19,206

2024

 

13,404

2025

 

9,762

2026

 

8,041

2027

6,842

Thereafter

28,868

$

86,123

The Company as Lessee

As of March 31, 2023, the Company leased certain office and other equipment under finance leases and had operating leases for property and equipment used in corporate, hospitality and commercial operations with remaining lease terms up to the year 2081. 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 liabilities 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 Company recognizes short-term (twelve months or less) lease payments in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and variable lease payments in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

Lease cost

Finance lease cost:

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

33

$

29

Interest on lease liability

 

3

 

4

Operating lease cost

 

110

 

102

Variable and short-term lease cost

 

248

 

192

Total lease cost

$

394

$

327

Other information

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

3.1

3.2

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

2.1

3.4

Weighted-average discount rate - finance lease

5.2

%

4.6

%

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

4.9

%

4.9

%

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The aggregate payments of finance and operating lease liabilities subsequent to March 31, 2023, for the years ending December 31 are:

Finance Leases

Operating Leases

2023

$

113

$

339

2024

 

102

 

265

2025

 

58

 

93

2026

 

15

 

55

2027

7

55

Thereafter

385

Total

295

1,192

Less imputed interest

(17)

(166)

Total lease liabilities

$

278

$

1,026

8. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following:

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Accounts receivable, net

$

9,648

$

9,035

Homesite sales receivable

12,414

10,086

Notes receivable, net

 

810

 

1,742

Inventory

4,127

3,976

Prepaid expenses

 

8,830

 

9,393

Straight-line rent

 

2,544

 

2,546

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,063

678

Other assets

 

11,487

 

13,138

Retained interest investments

5,802

8,197

Accrued interest receivable for Senior Notes held by SPE

 

935

 

2,938

Total other assets

$

57,660

$

61,729

Accounts Receivable, Net

The Company’s accounts receivable, net primarily includes leasing receivables, membership initiation fees, hospitality receivables and other receivables. At each reporting period, accounts receivable in the scope of Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (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 the allowance. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0.3 million. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no allowance for lease related receivables. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable, net increased 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.

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The following table presents the changes in homesite sales receivable:

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2022

Balance at beginning of period

$

10,086

$

7,651

Increases due to revenue recognized for homesites sold

4,234

2,375

Decreases due to amounts received

(1,906)

(1,191)

Balance at end of period

$

12,414

$

8,835

Notes Receivable, Net

Notes receivable, net consists of the following:

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Various interest-bearing homebuilder notes, secured by the real estate sold — bearing interest at a rate of 5.5%, due May 2023

$

374

$

1,296

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

359

359

Non-interest-bearing note with a tenant for tenant improvements, due October 2025

63

68

Mortgage note, secured by certain real estate, bearing interest at a rate of 5.0% due November 2023

 

14

 

19

Total notes receivable, net

$

810

$

1,742

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 all notes receivable and the need for an allowance for credit losses at each reporting period. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, notes receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0.1 million. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued interest receivable related to notes receivable was $0.1 million, which is included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Other Assets

Other assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, include $6.7 million and $7.3 million, respectively, of escrow deposits primarily related to financing and development requirements for certain of the Company’s projects. Other assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, also include $3.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for the fair value of derivative assets. See Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements 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 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company’s continuing involvement with the SPEs is the receipt of the net interest payments and the estimated remaining principal of $6.6 million to be received at the end of the installment notes’ fifteen-year maturity period in 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, an installment note matured and the Company received $2.7 million of remaining principal. The Company had a beneficial or retained interest investment related to these SPEs of $5.8 million and $8.2 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, recorded in other assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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9. Debt, Net

Debt consists of the following:

Maturity Date

Interest Rate Terms

Effective Rate March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan (insured by HUD) (a)

April 2058

Fixed

5.0

%

$

52,926

$

44,015

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan

April 2027

SOFR plus 2.1% (b)

4.0

%

52,500

45,209

PPN JV Loan

November 2025

Fixed

4.1

%

42,291

42,555

Pearl Hotel Loan

December 2032

Fixed

6.3

%

36,630

37,000

PPC JV Loan (insured by HUD)

June 2060

Fixed

3.1

%

35,055

35,180

Mexico Beach Crossings JV Loan (insured by HUD)

March 2064

Fixed

3.0

%

32,769

23,374

PPC II JV Loan (insured by HUD)

May 2057

Fixed

2.7

%

22,522

22,623

Watercrest JV Loan

June 2047

LIBOR plus 2.2%

7.1

%

20,925

21,038

North Bay Landing Loan

September 2024

LIBOR plus 2.5%, floor 3.2%

7.3

%

19,595

18,222

Watersound Camp Creek Loan

December 2047

SOFR plus 2.1%, floor 2.6% (c)

7.0

%

16,772

13,131

Breakfast Point Hotel Loan

November 2042

Fixed (d)

6.0

%

16,266

16,376

Airport Hotel Loan

March 2025

LIBOR plus 2.0%, floor 3.0%

6.9

%

14,642

14,642

Hotel Indigo Loan

October 2028

SOFR plus 2.7%, floor 2.7% (e)

7.6

%

14,189

10,427

Lodge 30A JV Loan

January 2028

Fixed

3.8

%

13,707

13,304

Watersound Town Center Grocery Loan

August 2031

LIBOR plus 2.0%, floor 2.2%

6.8

%

10,579

11,379

Topsail Hotel Loan

July 2027

SOFR plus 2.1%, floor 3.0%

7.0

%

7,855

5,199

Beckrich Building III Loan

August 2029

LIBOR plus 1.7%

6.6

%

5,014

5,020

Self-Storage Facility Loan

November 2025

LIBOR plus 2.4%, floor 2.9%

7.2

%

4,666

4,666

Community Development District debt

May 2023-May 2039

Fixed

3.6 to 6.0

%

 

3,972

4,113

Beach Homes Loan

May 2029

LIBOR plus 1.7%

6.6

%

 

1,438

1,447

Pier Park Outparcel Loan

March 2027

LIBOR plus 1.7%

6.6

%

1,292

1,300

WaterColor Crossings Loan

February 2029

LIBOR plus 1.7%

6.6

%

1,172

1,191

Total principal outstanding

426,777

391,411

Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs

(6,088)

(5,551)

Total debt, net

$

420,689

$

385,860

(a)In March 2023, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan was refinanced. The previous loan had an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.8% and maturity date of May 2024.
(b)The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into an interest rate swap that matures in April 2027 and fixed the variable rate on the notional amount of related debt of $42.0 million, amortizing to $38.7 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 3.3%. See Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information. Effective February 2023, the Pier Park Resort Hotel Loan was amended from an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.2%.
(c)In February 2023, the Watersound Camp Creek Loan was amended from an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.1%.
(d)The Breakfast Point Hotel Loan interest rate is fixed through November 2027 and in December 2027 the rate will adjust to the 1-year constant maturity Treasury rate plus 3.3% from December 2027 through November 2042, with a minimum rate of 6.0% throughout the term of the loan.
(e)The Hotel Indigo Loan interest rate will adjust to SOFR plus 2.5%, with a floor of 2.5% beginning November 2023 through maturity.

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The Company’s indebtedness consists of various loans on real and leasehold property. These loans are typically secured by various interests in the property such as assignment of rents, leases, deposits, permits, plans, specifications, fees, agreements, approvals, contracts, licenses, construction contracts, development contracts, service contracts, franchise agreements, the borrower’s assets, improvements, and security interests in the rents, personal property, management agreements, construction agreements, improvements, accounts, profits, leases, accounts and fixtures (collectively, “Security Interests”). The specific Security Interests vary from loan to loan. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average effective interest rate of outstanding debt was 5.0%, of which 69.9% of the debt outstanding includes fixed or swapped interest rates, and the average remaining life of debt outstanding was 17.8 years.

In 2019, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV entered into a $44.0 million loan, as amended, to finance the construction of apartments located near the entrance to the Watersound Origins residential community (the “Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan”). In March 2023, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV refinanced the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan that increased the principal amount of the loan, which had a balance of $44.0 million at the time of the refinance, to $52.9 million, fixed the interest rate to 5.0% and provides for monthly payments of principal and interest from May 2023 through maturity in April 2058. The refinanced loan terms include a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 10% for any principal that is prepaid from May 2023 through April 2033. The refinanced loan is insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As of March 31, 2023, the Company incurred $0.9 million of additional loan cost due to the refinance. As a result of the refinance, the three months ended March 31, 2023, include a $0.1 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to unamortized debt issuance costs, included within other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

In 2020, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into a loan with an initial amount of $52.5 million and up to a maximum of $60.0 million through additional earn-out requests (the “Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan”). The 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 loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in April 2027. In December 2022, the Pier Park Resort Hotel Loan was amended, effective February 2023, to bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.1%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, as guarantors, 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 the guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants or warranties to be performed on the part of such guarantor. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR, which was amended to SOFR in February 2023. The interest rate swap matures in April 2027 and fixed the variable rate on the notional amount of related debt of $42.0 million, amortizing to $38.7 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 3.3%. See Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

In 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 loan provides for principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2025. In connection with the 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.

In December 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $37.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the acquisition of a hotel located on Scenic Highway 30A (“The Pearl Hotel Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in December 2032. The loan includes a prepayment fee due to the lender of 1% - 5% of the outstanding principal balance if the loan is refinanced with another financial institution through December 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

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In 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 (the “PPC JV Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in June 2060. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 2% - 10% for any additional principal that is prepaid through August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In January 2022, the Mexico Beach Crossings JV entered into a $43.5 million loan, insured by HUD, to finance the construction of apartments in Mexico Beach, Florida (the “Mexico Beach Crossings JV Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-seven months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in March 2064. The loan may not be prepaid prior to April 2024 and if any additional principal is prepaid from April 2024 through March 2034 a premium is due to the lender of 1% - 10%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2019, the Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV entered into a $22.9 million loan, insured by HUD, as amended, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “PPC II JV Loan”). The loan provides for monthly payments of principal and interest through maturity in May 2057. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 10% for any additional principal that is prepaid through May 2032. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2019, the Watercrest JV entered into a $22.5 million loan to finance the construction of a senior living facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “Watercrest JV Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in June 2047. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the 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 receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $26.8 million construction loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City, Florida (the “North Bay Landing Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments and a principal balloon payment at maturity in September 2024. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date by eighteen months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for principal and interest payments commencing on the original maturity date with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the principal amount upon satisfaction of final advance conditions and reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a certain debt service coverage ratio. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation or failure to abide by other certain obligations on the part of such guarantor.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $28.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of Watersound Camp Creek, which includes an inn and amenity center near the Watersound Camp Creek residential community (the “Watersound Camp Creek Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in December 2047. In February 2023, the Watersound Camp Creek Loan was amended, which extended the interest only payment period to June 2023 and modified the interest rate to SOFR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 2.6%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon the project reaching and maintaining a trailing six months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio and reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a trailing twelve months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio. 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, warranties or other certain obligations to be performed on the part of such guarantor.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $16.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel in the Breakfast Point area of Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Breakfast Point Hotel Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in November 2042. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 3% of the

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outstanding principal balance for any additional principal that is prepaid through November 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $15.3 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance construction of the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport (the “Airport Hotel Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in March 2025. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $21.2 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a hotel in Panama City, Florida (the “Hotel Indigo Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in October 2028. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date by sixty months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for continued principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the leasehold property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2021, The Lodge 30A JV entered into a $15.0 million loan to finance the construction of a boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, Florida (the “Lodge 30A JV Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in January 2028. In January 2023, the Lodge 30A JV entered into an amendment to the Lodge 30A JV Loan that extended the interest only payment period to April 2023. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. Upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio for a minimum of twenty-four months, the Company’s liability as guarantor will be reduced to 75% of the outstanding principal amount for a twelve-month period. The debt service coverage ratio will be tested annually thereafter and the Company’s liability will be reduced to 50% in year four and 25% in year five. The Company receives a monthly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $12.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a building in the Watersound Town Center near the Watersound Origins residential community (the “Watersound Town Center Grocery Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan has been reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount and will be further reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio and the project maintaining 93% occupancy for ninety consecutive days.

In July 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $13.7 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “Topsail Hotel Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in July 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $5.5 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of an office building in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Beckrich Building III Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in August 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $5.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a self-storage facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “Self-Storage Facility Loan”). The loan provides for interest only payments for the first forty-eight months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2025. The loan is secured by the real property and

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certain other Security Interests. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan shall not exceed $2.9 million, plus any additional fees, upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage.

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. CDD debt is secured by certain real estate or other collateral. The Company has recorded a liability for CDD debt that is associated with platted property, which is the point at which it becomes fixed and 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 $11.7 million and $12.8 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company pays interest on this total outstanding CDD debt.

In 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.7 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of two beach homes located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Beach Homes Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in May 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.6 million loan to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Pier Park Outparcel Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in March 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.9 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “WaterColor Crossings Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in February 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

The Company’s financing agreements are subject to various customary debt covenants and as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with the financial debt covenants.

As of March 31, 2023, assets that were pledged as collateral related to the Company’s debt agreements, including unfunded commitments, had an approximate carrying amount of $572.2 million. These assets are included within investment in real estate, net and property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The aggregate maturities of debt subsequent to March 31, 2023, for the years ending December 31 are:

2023

$

5,800

2024

28,106

2025

 

66,793

2026

 

7,829

2027

 

64,141

Thereafter

 

254,108

$

426,777

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10. Other Liabilities

Other liabilities consist of the following:

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Accounts payable

$

60,700

$

69,864

Income tax payable

11,239

3,470

Finance lease liabilities

278

300

Operating lease liabilities

1,026

678

Accrued compensation

 

3,673

 

5,731

Other accrued liabilities

 

5,532

 

3,641

Club membership deposits

 

3,369

 

3,422

Advance deposits

 

9,609

 

4,415

Accrued interest expense for Senior Notes held by SPE

 

713

 

2,850

Total other liabilities

$

96,139

$

94,371

Accounts payable as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, includes payables for projects under development and construction such as the Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel, the Camp Creek Inn and amenity center, Hotel Indigo, Watersound Town Center, and the Watersound Origins and Ward Creek residential communities. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts payable also include $30.4 million and $27.7 million, respectively, of retainage payable for projects under development and construction that are approaching completion.

Other accrued liabilities include $2.1 million and $0.3 million of accrued property taxes as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which are generally paid annually in November.

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.

11. Deferred Revenue

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, deferred revenue includes club initiation fees of $26.0 million and $25.1 million, respectively, and other deferred revenue of $14.9 million and $13.8 million, respectively.

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:

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2022

Balance at beginning of period

$

25,088

$

22,850

New club memberships

2,890

2,270

Revenue from amounts included in contract liability opening balance

(1,891)

(1,491)

Revenue from current period new memberships

(74)

(56)

Balance at end of period

$

26,013

$

23,573

Remaining performance obligations represent contracted revenue that has not been recognized related to club initiation fees. As of March 31, 2023, remaining performance obligations were $26.0 million, of which the Company expects to recognize as revenue $4.8 million in 2023, $11.7 million in 2024 through 2025, $8.3 million in 2026 through 2027 and $1.2 million thereafter.

Other deferred revenue as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, includes $10.9 million 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.

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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 March 31, 2023 and 2022 to pre-tax income as a result of the following:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2023

     

2022

Tax at the federal statutory rate

 

$

2,905

 

$

3,769

State income taxes (net of federal benefit)

 

606

 

787

Tax credits

(94)

(55)

Other

 

24

 

35

Total income tax expense

 

$

3,441

 

$

4,536

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had income tax payable of $11.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively, included within other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The IRA extended the Internal Revenue Code Section 45L credit, a credit for the installation of energy efficient appliances and equipment in both single family and multi-family homes, to tax year 2032.

In general, a valuation allowance is recorded if, based on all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income in future years in the appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain a benefit from the reversal of deductible temporary differences and from loss carryforwards. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s valuation allowance was $0.3 million against certain state net operating loss carryforwards.

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 the tax returns. The Company has not identified any material unrecognized tax benefits as of either March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

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

Unrealized (Loss) Gain

 

Unrealized

on Available-for-

 

Gain (Loss)

Sale Securities

Cash Flow Hedges

Total

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income as of December 31, 2022

$

(182)

$

2,612

$

2,430

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

170

(507)

(337)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(294)

(294)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

170

(801)

(631)

Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest

274

274

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income as of March 31, 2023

$

(12)

$

2,085

$

2,073

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

    

Before-

    

Tax (Expense)

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

Benefit

Tax Amount

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments

$

227

$

(57)

$

170

Interest rate swaps

(582)

103

(479)

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated joint venture

(37)

9

(28)

Reclassification adjustment for net gain included in earnings

 

(360)

 

66

 

(294)

Net unrealized loss

 

(752)

 

121

 

(631)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(752)

$

121

$

(631)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

    

Before-

    

Tax Benefit

    

Net-of-

Tax Amount

(Expense)

Tax Amount

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments

$

(322)

$

81

$

(241)

Interest rate swaps

2,308

(413)

1,895

Interest rate swap - unconsolidated joint venture

313

(79)

234

Reclassification adjustment for net loss included in earnings

 

147

 

(34)

 

113

Net unrealized gain

 

2,446

 

(445)

 

2,001

Other comprehensive income

$

2,446

$

(445)

$

2,001

14. Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

During both the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.10 per share on the Company’s common stock for a total of $5.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

Stock Repurchase Program

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

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock outstanding. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had a total authority of $80.0 million available for purchase of shares of its common stock. 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. 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 Employee Compensation

On March 24, 2023, the Company granted 12,796 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s 2015 Performance and Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $39.42.

On February 21, 2023, the Company granted 17,943 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. On February 21,

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2023, the Company also granted 5,760 restricted stock awards to an employee pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in January 2030, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $44.30.

On April 8, 2022, the Company granted 4,361 restricted stock awards to an employee pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in January 2030, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $55.73.

On February 22, 2022, the Company granted 25,594 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, 8,531 of the restricted shares vested on the first annual anniversary. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $46.73.

Following is a summary of non-vested restricted share activity:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Weighted Average

Weighted Average

Number of

Grant Date

Number of

Grant Date

Non-Vested Restricted Shares

Shares

Fair Value

Shares

Fair Value

Balance at beginning of period

29,955

$

48.04

$

Granted

36,499

$

42.59

25,594

$

46.73

Vested

(8,531)

$

46.73

$

Forfeited

$

$

Balance at end of period

57,923

$

44.80

25,594

$

46.73

Stock based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is typically recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. During each of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded expense of $0.1 million, related to restricted stock awards.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $2.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation cost, related to non-vested restricted shares. As of March 31, 2023, unrecognized compensation costs will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.5 years.

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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 March 31, 2023

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

28,025

$

$

5,914

$

1,065

$

35,004

Hospitality revenue

24,499

24,499

Leasing revenue

5

356

11,396

33

11,790

Timber revenue

1,698

1,698

Total revenue

$

28,030

$

24,855

$

19,008

$

1,098

$

72,991

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

28,025

$

17,401

$

7,612

$

1,065

$

54,103

Recognized over time

7,098

7,098

Over lease term

5

356

11,396

33

11,790

Total revenue

$

28,030

$

24,855

$

19,008

$

1,098

$

72,991

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

Other

Total

Revenue by Major Good/Service:

Real estate revenue

$

32,674

$

$

3,618

$

482

$

36,774

Hospitality revenue

16,227

94

16,321

Leasing revenue

41

11

8,730

40

8,822

Timber revenue

2,954

2,954

Total revenue

$

32,715

$

16,238

$

15,396

$

522

$

64,871

Timing of Revenue Recognition:

Recognized at a point in time

$

32,674

$

9,916

$

6,666

$

482

$

49,738

Recognized over time

6,311

6,311

Over lease term

41

11

8,730

40

8,822

Total revenue

$

32,715

$

16,238

$

15,396

$

522

$

64,871

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16. Other Income (Expense), Net

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

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

 

Investment income, net

 

  

 

  

 

Interest, dividend and accretion income

$

461

$

100

Unrealized gain on investments, net

25

Interest income from investments in SPEs

 

2,003

 

2,003

Interest earned on notes receivable and other interest

 

457

 

172

Total investment income, net

 

2,921

 

2,300

Interest expense

 

  

 

  

Interest incurred for project financing and other interest expense

 

(3,997)

 

(1,944)

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

 

(2,212)

 

(2,209)

Total interest expense

 

(6,209)

 

(4,153)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

530

 

482

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

3,663

(495)

Other income (expense), net

 

  

 

  

Accretion income from retained interest investments

 

394

 

417

Gain on insurance recoveries

723

Loss from hurricane damage

(32)

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

319

 

(1,477)

Other income (expense), net

 

713

 

(369)

Total other income (expense), net

$

1,618

$

(2,235)

Investment Income, Net

Interest, dividend and accretion income includes interest income accrued or received on the Company’s investments and 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. Unrealized gain on investments, net includes unrealized gains or losses on investments - equity securities.

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 earned on the Company’s notes receivable and other interest includes interest earned on notes receivable and on the Company’s unimproved land contribution to the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV as home sales are transacted in the community. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 8. Other Assets for additional information.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest incurred related to the Company’s project financing, Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, CDD debt and finance leases. Interest expense also includes amortization of debt discount and premium and debt issuance costs. 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 March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized $1.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in interest related to projects under development or construction. These amounts are included within investment in real estate, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Gain on Contributions to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, include a gain of $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, on additional infrastructure improvements contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The three months ended March 31, 2022, also include a gain of $0.4 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Equity in Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes the Company’s proportionate share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated JVs accounted for by the equity method. Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, includes $3.9 million of income and $0.6 of loss, respectively, related to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income (expense), net primarily includes income from the Company’s retained interest investments, gain on insurance recovery, loss from hurricane damage and other income and expense items. 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 at a rate of 7.8%. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had a gain on insurance recovery of $0.7 million and incurred loss from hurricane damage of less than $0.1 million, related to Hurricane Michael. In November 2022, the Company closed out the claim related to Hurricane Michael.

Miscellaneous income (expense), net during the three months ended March 31, 2023, includes income of $0.5 million related to a gain on retained interest investment. Miscellaneous income (expense), net during the three months ended March 31, 2022, includes $0.4 million of income received from the Pier Park CDD for repayment of subordinated notes and expenses of $1.1 million for design costs no longer pursued and $0.6 million for a homeowner’s association special assessment.

17. Segment Information

The Company conducts primarily all of its business in the following three reportable segments: (1) residential, (2) hospitality and (3) commercial. 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. The Company uses income before income taxes and non-controlling interest and other qualitative 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, 2022. 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, title and insurance business revenue and cost of revenue; corporate operating expenses; corporate depreciation and amortization and corporate other income and expense items.

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Information by business segment is as follows:

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

Operating revenue:

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

28,030

$

32,715

Hospitality

 

24,855

 

16,238

Commercial

 

19,008

 

15,396

Other

 

1,098

 

522

Consolidated operating revenue

$

72,991

$

64,871

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

  

 

  

Residential (a)

$

15,577

$

16,566

Hospitality

 

(3,495)

 

(963)

Commercial (b)

 

2,798

 

4,841

Other (c)

 

(1,958)

 

(2,455)

Consolidated income before income taxes

$

12,922

$

17,989

(a)The three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 includes $3.9 million of equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures and $0.6 of equity in loss from unconsolidated joint ventures, respectively, related to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.
(b)The three months ended March 31, 2022, includes a gain of $0.4 million on land contributed to the unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 16. Other Income (Expense), Net for additional information.
(c)Includes gain on insurance recovery of and $0.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, related to Hurricane Michael. See Note 16. Other Income (Expense), Net for additional information.

    

March 31, 

    

December 31, 

2023

2022

Total assets:

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

231,372

$

231,054

Hospitality

 

435,376

 

420,329

Commercial

 

491,600

 

470,629

Other

 

307,911

 

308,827

Total assets

$

1,466,259

$

1,430,839

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.

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.

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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 and disputes, including environmental matters, are pending against the Company. Accrued aggregate liabilities related to the matters described above and other litigation matters were $0.4 million as of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and 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 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 both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no balance outstanding on the Latitude JV Note. The Latitude JV Note was provided by the Company to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure. Future advances, if any, 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 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.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company was required to provide surety bonds that guarantee completion and maintenance of certain infrastructure in certain development projects and mitigation banks, as well as other financial guarantees of $22.0 million and $38.1 million, respectively, as well as standby letters of credit in the amount of $9.1 million and $17.3 million, respectively, which may potentially result in liability to the Company if certain obligations of the Company are not met.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had a total of $76.9 million in construction and development related contractual obligations, of which a significant portion will be funded through committed or new financing arrangements.

In 2019, the Company’s unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV, entered into a $14.4 million loan (the “Pier Park TPS JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.5% and provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in January 2026. The loan is secured by the real and personal property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the 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 has been reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal balance, which requires maintaining a certain debt service coverage. The guarantee contains customary provisions providing for full recourse upon the occurrence of certain events. The Pier Park TPS JV entered into an interest rate

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swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR. The interest rate swap matures in January 2026 and fixed the variable rate on the related debt, initially at $14.4 million to a rate of 5.2%. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $13.7 million and $13.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Pier Park TPS JV Loan. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

In 2020, the Company’s unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, entered into a $45.0 million loan, as amended (the “Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 2.5%, with a floor of 3.0%. The loan provides for monthly interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in December 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date by one year, subject to bank approval. The loan is secured by the real and personal property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into an unconditional guaranty of completion of certain homes and related improvements in favor of the lender. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $25.1 million and $30.0 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Loan. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

In 2021, the Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV, entered into a $41.9 million loan (the “Watersound Fountains JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%, with a floor of 2.5%. The loan provides for interest only payments for the first forty-eight months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in April 2026. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date by twelve months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for continued monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the completion of the project and payment and performance of the borrower under the Watersound Fountains JV Loan. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy and reduced to 25% and a further 0% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage. The guarantee contains customary provisions providing for full recourse upon the occurrence of certain events. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partners based on the JV partners’ ownership percentage. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $28.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Fountains JV Loan. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

In September 2022, the Company’s unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV, entered into a $5.4 million loan (the “Electric Cart Watersound JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 1.8%, with a floor of 2.1%. The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in September 2032. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Electric Cart Watersound JV entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. After the initial forty-eight months of the loan, the Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching a certain debt service coverage and other conditions. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $2.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Electric Cart Watersound JV Loan. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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 April 26, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2023.

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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 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 all of its real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. We intend to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. 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. As part of our core business strategy, we have created a meaningful portion of our business through joint ventures and limited partnerships over the past several years. We enter into these arrangements for the purposes of developing real estate and other business activities, which we believe allows us to complement our growth strategy, leverage industry expertise and diversify our business. We may also partner with or explore the sale of discrete assets when we and/or others can better deploy resources. We seek to enhance the value of our owned real estate assets by developing residential, commercial and hospitality projects to meet market demand. Approximately 86% of our real estate is located in Florida’s Bay, Gulf, and Walton counties. Approximately 90% of our real estate land holdings are located within fifteen miles of the Gulf of Mexico.

We believe our present capital structure, liquidity and land provide us with years of opportunities to increase recurring revenue and long-term value for our shareholders. We intend to focus on our core business activity of real estate development, asset management and operations. We continue to develop a broad range of asset types that we believe will provide acceptable rates of return, grow recurring revenues and support future business. Capital commitments will be funded with cash proceeds from completed projects, existing cash, owned-land, partner capital and financing arrangements. We do not anticipate immediate benefits from investments. Timing of projects may be subject to delays caused by factors beyond our control. We may also choose to operate rather than lease assets, lease rather than sell assets, or sell improved rather than unimproved land that may delay revenue and profits.

Our real estate investment strategy focuses on projects that meet long-term risk-adjusted 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.

Highlights for the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022 include:

Total revenue increased by 12.5% to $73.0 million, compared to $64.9 million.
Hospitality revenue increased by 50.3%.
Leasing revenue increased by 34.1%.
Real estate revenue decreased by 4.9%.
Homesite closings volume increased 80.7% to 327 homesites from 181 homesites.
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, an unconsolidated joint venture, completed 149 home sale transactions, compared to 18 home sale transactions.
Net income attributable to the Company decreased to $10.4 million compared to $13.4 million with pre-opening expenses of $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2023 for new hotels, and other cost increases, partially offset by increased equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures.

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Market Conditions

Throughout the first quarter of 2023, we continued to generate positive financial results. While macroeconomic factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, financial institution disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, among other things, have created economic headwinds and impacted buyer sentiment, demand across our segments remains strong. We believe this is primarily the result of the continued growth of Northwest Florida, which we attribute to the region’s high quality of life, natural beauty and outstanding amenities, as well as the evolving flexibility in the workplace.

Despite the strong demand across our segments, we also continue to feel the impact from the aforementioned macroeconomic factors, including supply chain disruptions which have extended homesite and home deliveries in certain residential communities and extended the time to complete hospitality and commercial projects. In addition, inflation and rising interest rates, have increased operating costs and loan rates, as compared to prior periods. We generally have not seen a material increase in cancellation rates, and therefore the impact relates primarily to the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, while rising interest rates have negatively impacted buyers’ ability to obtain financing and the housing market generally, homebuilders have performed on their contractual obligations with us.

Given our diverse portfolio of residential holdings, the mix of sales and pricing from different communities may also impact revenue and margins period over period, as discussed in more detail below.

Reportable Segments

We conduct primarily all of our business in the following three reportable segments: (1) residential, (2) hospitality and (3) commercial.

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

    

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

 

Segment Operating Revenue

 

  

 

  

 

Residential

 

38.4

%  

50.5

%  

Hospitality

 

34.1

%  

25.0

%  

Commercial

 

26.0

%  

23.7

%  

Other

 

1.5

%  

0.8

%  

Consolidated operating revenue

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

For more information regarding our reportable segments see Note 17. Segment Information.

Residential Segment

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

Our residential segment includes the Watersound Origins, Watersound Origins West, Watersound Camp Creek, Breakfast Point East, Titus Park, Ward Creek, College Station, Park Place, Salt Creek at Mexico Beach, WindMark Beach and SouthWood communities, which are large scale, multi-phase communities with current development activity, sales activity or future phases. Homesites in these communities are developed based on market demand and sold primarily to homebuilders and on a limited basis to retail customers.

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The East Lake Creek, East Lake Powell, Lake Powell, Teachee, West Bay Creek and West Laird communities have phases of homesites in preliminary planning. Homesites in these communities will be developed based on market demand and sold primarily to homebuilders and on a limited basis to retail customers.

The SummerCamp Beach community has homesites available for sale and along with the RiverCamps community, both have additional lands for future development.

The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community is a planned 55+ active adult residential community in Bay County, Florida. The community is located near the Intracoastal Waterway with convenient access to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The community is being developed through our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound 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. As of March 31, 2023, the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV had 679 homes under contract, which are expected to result in a sales value of approximately $337.8 million at closing of the homes. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

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

Residential Homesite Pipeline (a)

Platted or

Additional

Under

Engineering or

Entitlements with

Community/Project

Location

Development

Permitting

Concept Plan

Total

Breakfast Point East (b)

Bay County, FL

152

266

104

522

College Station

Bay County, FL

58

265

323

East Lake Creek (b)

Bay County, FL

200

200

East Lake Powell (c)

Bay County, FL

360

360

Lake Powell (d)

Bay County, FL

1,352

1,352

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound (d) (e)

Bay County, FL

720

687

1,581

2,988

Salt Creek at Mexico Beach (b)

Bay County, FL

92

275

367

Salt Creek at Mexico Beach Townhomes (b)

Bay County, FL

36

82

118

Park Place

Bay County, FL

70

191

261

RiverCamps (c)

Bay County, FL

149

149

SouthWood (f)

Leon County, FL

16

80

920

1,016

SummerCamp Beach (b)

Franklin County, FL

30

273

303

Teachee (d)

Bay County, FL

1,750

1,750

Titus Park

Bay County, FL

203

144

560

907

Ward Creek (d)

Bay County, FL

555

316

601

1,472

Watersound Camp Creek (f)

Walton County, FL

103

103

Watersound Origins (f)

Walton County, FL

513

513

Watersound Origins West (d)

Walton County, FL

68

234

1,694

1,996

West Bay Creek (d)

Bay County, FL

5,250

5,250

West Laird (d)

Bay County, FL

1,068

1,117

2,185

WindMark Beach (f)

Gulf County, FL

126

549

317

992

Total Homesites

2,556

3,530

17,041

23,127

(a)The number of homesites are preliminary and are subject to change. Includes homesites platted or currently in concept planning, engineering, permitting or development. We have significant additional entitlements for future residential homesites on our land holdings.
(b)Planned Unit Development (“PUD”).
(c)Development Agreement (“DA”).
(d)Detailed Specific Area Plan (“DSAP”).
(e)The unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV builds and sells homes in this community.
(f)Development of Regional Impact (“DRI”).

In addition to the communities listed above, we have a number of other residential project concepts in various stages of planning and evaluation.

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As of March 31, 2023, we had eighteen different homebuilders within our residential communities. As of March 31, 2023, we had 1,915 residential homesites under contract, which are expected to result in revenue of approximately $165.0 million, plus residuals, at closing of the homesites over the next several years. By comparison, as of March 31, 2022, we had 2,294 residential homesites under contract, with an expected revenue of approximately $175.6 million, plus residuals. The change in homesites under contract is due to increased homesite transactions in the first quarter of 2023 and amount of available homesites in current phases of the residential communities. There were no cancellations of any contracts held by builders in the current period. The number of homesites under contract is subject to change based on homesite closings and new sales activity. Homesite prices vary significantly by community and sell in sporadic transactions that may impact quarterly results. As of March 31, 2023, in addition to the 1,915 homesites under contract in other residential communities, our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV had 679 homes under contract, which together with the 1,915 homesites are expected to result in a sales value of approximately $502.8 million at closing of the homesites and homes.

Hospitality Segment

Our hospitality segment features a private membership club (the “Watersound Club”), 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, lodging at our hotels, short-term vacation rentals, management of The Pearl Hotel (prior to acquisition in December 2022), 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 club membership initiation fees, club membership dues, management fees and other membership fees. 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. Some of our JV assets and other assets incur interest and financing expenses related to the loans as described in Note 9. Debt, Net.

Watersound Club provides club members and guests of some of our hotels access to our member facilities, which include Camp Creek golf course and amenities, Shark’s Tooth golf course and tennis center, Watersound Beach Club and a Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft (“N850J”). Watersound Club offers different types of club memberships, each with different access rights and associated fee structures. Watersound Club is focused on creating an outstanding 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, aircraft, beach club and facilities and personnel costs. Watersound Origins includes an executive golf course, resort-style pool, fitness center, two tennis courts and a private dock located in the community. Access to amenities is reserved to Watersound Origins members consisting of the community residents. The golf course is available for public play.

Watersound Club has a private beach club located on Scenic Highway 30A, 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 includes an 18-hole golf course, a full club house, a pro shop, as well as two food and beverage outlets. Camp Creek includes an 18-hole golf course and features several new amenities that opened in April 2023. These amenities include a health and wellness center, restaurants, a tennis and pickle ball center, a resort-style pool complex with separate adult pool, a golf teaching academy, pro shop and multi-sport fields.

We own and operate the award-winning WaterColor Inn (which includes the Fish Out of Water restaurant) and The Pearl Hotel (which includes the Havana Beach Bar & Grill restaurant), as well as The Lodge 30A, with our JV partner, a boutique hotel on Scenic Highway 30A in Seagrove Beach, Florida, the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach, the WaterSound Inn and two gulf-front vacation rental houses. We also operate the WaterColor Beach Club, which includes food and beverage operations and other hospitality related activities, such as beach chair rentals. Revenue is generated from (i) lodging at our hotels, (ii) operation of the WaterColor Beach Club, (iii) management of The Pearl Hotel (prior to December 2022), (iv) short-term vacation rentals, (v) food and beverage operations and (vi) merchandise sales. Lodging at our hotels and operation of the WaterColor

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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. Lodging at our hotels and short-term vacation rentals generate revenue from rental fees and incur 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. Our retail outlets generate revenue from merchandise sales and incur expenses from the cost of goods provided, personnel costs and facility costs.

We are in the process of preparing to open an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel, with our JV partner, in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida; the waterfront Hotel Indigo in Panama City, Florida’s downtown waterfront district; a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; and an upscale boutique inn located adjacent to the Camp Creek golf course near the highly desirable Scenic Highway 30A corridor. Once complete, we intend to manage the day-to-day operations of these hotels. We are also in the process of constructing a Residence Inn by Marriott, with our JV partner, in Panama City Beach, Florida. Once complete, the hotel will be operated by our JV partner.

Our hotel portfolio by property is as follows:

Rooms (a)

Location

Completed

Planned

Total

Operational

WaterColor Inn (b)

Walton County, FL

67

67

The Pearl Hotel (c)

Walton County, FL

55

55

WaterSound Inn

Walton County, FL

11

11

The Lodge 30A (d)

Walton County, FL

85

85

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport

Bay County, FL

143

143

Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach (e)

Bay County, FL

131

131

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Pier Park (f)

Bay County, FL

124

124

Total operational rooms

616

616

Under Development/Construction

Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach (g)

Bay County, FL

255

255

Hotel Indigo

Bay County, FL

124

124

Residence Inn by Marriott, Panama City Beach, Florida (h)

Bay County, FL

121

121

Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

Walton County, FL

107

107

Camp Creek Inn

Walton County, FL

75

75

Total rooms under development/construction

682

682

Total rooms

616

682

1,298

(a)Includes hotels currently in operation or under development and construction. We have significant additional entitlements for future hotel projects on our land holdings.
(b)Seven additional suites were completed in June 2022.
(c)We acquired the hotel in December 2022. The hotel was previously owned by a third party, but operated by our hospitality segment.
(d)The hotel opened in February 2023.
(e)The hotel opened in March 2022.
(f)The hotel is operated by our JV partner. The Pier Park TPS JV is unconsolidated and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting, which is included within our commercial segment.
(g)Under development with a JV partner.
(h)The hotel is under development with our JV partner. Once complete, the hotel will be operated by our JV partner. The Pier Park RI JV is unconsolidated and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting, which is included within our commercial segment.

We own and operate two marinas, the Point South Marina Bay Point in Bay County, Florida and Point South Marina Port St. Joe in Gulf County, Florida. We are planning new marinas along the Intracoastal Waterway. Our marinas generate revenue from boat slip rentals, boat storage fees and fuel sales, and incur expenses from cost of services provided, maintenance of the marina facilities and personnel costs. The Point South Marina Bay Point reopened in the third quarter of 2022 and the Point South Marina Port St. Joe reopened in the fourth quarter of 2022 after completion of reconstruction due to damage from Hurricane Michael.

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We also own and operate retail stores, two standalone restaurants and other entertainment assets. These assets generate revenue from merchandise sales, food and beverage sales and other service fees which are recognized at the point of sale and incur expenses from the cost of goods and services provided, personnel costs and facility costs.

In addition to the properties listed above, we have a number of hospitality projects in various stages of planning.

Commercial Segment

Our commercial segment includes leasing of commercial property, multi-family, senior living, self-storage and other assets. The commercial segment also oversees the 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, senior living, multi-family, self-storage and industrial properties. 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 are currently developing the Watersound Town Center in Walton County, Florida and Watersound West Bay Center in Bay County, Florida. These lifestyle centers are complementary to our Watersound Origins and Latitude Margaritaville Watersound residential communities. In conjunction with Florida State University (“FSU”) and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (“TMH”), we are also in the process of developing an 87-acre medical campus in Bay County, Florida. We also 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 various other uses. The commercial segment also manages our timber holdings in Northwest Florida which includes growing and selling pulpwood, sawtimber and other products.

The 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/or 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 9. Debt, Net.

The commercial segment’s portfolio of leasable properties continues to expand and diversify. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries and consolidated and unconsolidated JVs we are in the process of constructing 283 multi-family units and 148 senior living units, in addition to the 845 multi-family units and 107 senior living units that have been completed.

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Total units and percentage leased for multi-family and senior living communities by location are as follows:

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Percentage

Percentage

Leased

Leased

  

Units

  

Units

Units

of Units

Units

Units

of Units

Location

Planned

Completed

Leased

Completed

Completed

Leased

Completed

Multi-family

Pier Park Crossings

Bay County, FL

240

240

218

91

%

240

228

95

%

Pier Park Crossings Phase II

Bay County, FL

120

120

112

93

%

120

115

96

%

Watersound Origins Crossings

Walton County, FL

217

217

203

94

%

217

199

92

%

North Bay Landing (a)

Bay County, FL

240

192

181

94

%

120

94

78

%

Mexico Beach Crossings (b)

Bay County, FL

216

N/A

%

N/A

%

Origins Crossings Townhomes

Walton County, FL

64

64

41

64

%

48

33

69

%

WindMark Beach (c)

Gulf County, FL

31

12

11

92

%

12

10

83

%

Total multi-family units

1,128

845

766

91

%

757

679

90

%

Senior living communities

Watercrest

Walton County, FL

107

107

103

96

%

107

88

82

%

Watersound Fountains (d)

Walton County, FL

148

N/A

%

N/A

%

Total senior living units

255

107

103

96

%

107

88

82

%

Total units

1,383

952

869

91

%

864

767

89

%

(a)Construction began in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is ongoing.
(b)Construction began in the first quarter of 2022 and is ongoing.
(c)As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we were in the process of converting 19 units for long-term rental use and they were not available for lease.
(d)Construction began in the second quarter of 2021 and is ongoing. The Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV is unconsolidated and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Pier Park Crossings, which was developed in two phases, includes 360 completed apartment units in Panama City Beach, Florida. Watersound Origins Crossings includes 217 completed apartment units adjacent to the Watersound Town Center. Origins Crossings Townhomes includes 64 completed units near the Watersound Town Center. The WindMark Beach community includes 12 completed long-term rental units and 19 units in the process of being converted from short-term to long-term rental units in Port St. Joe, Florida. Watercrest includes 107 completed senior living units in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. In addition, we have two multi-family communities and one senior living community under construction. North Bay Landing, planned for 240 apartment units, with 192 units completed as of March 31, 2023, is located in Panama City, Florida. Mexico Beach Crossings, planned for 216 apartment units, is located in Mexico Beach, Florida. Watersound Fountains, an unconsolidated JV, planned for 148 independent living units, is located near the Watersound Town Center the Watersound Origins residential community. We have additional multi-family communities in various stages of planning.

Our leasing portfolio consists of approximately 1,034,000 square feet of leasable space for mixed-use, retail, industrial, office, self-storage and medical uses. This includes our consolidated Pier Park North JV. Through separate unconsolidated JVs, other commercial properties include a 124-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott operated by our JV partner, a Busy Bee branded fuel station and convenience store operated by our JV partner and a golf cart sales and service facility, which is under construction, all located in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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

March 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

    

    

Net

    

    

Net

    

Rentable

Rentable

Square

Percentage

Square

Percentage

Location

Feet*

Leased

Feet*

Leased

Pier Park North

 

Bay County, FL

 

320,310

 

97

%  

320,310

 

97

%  

VentureCrossings

 

Bay County, FL

 

303,605

 

100

%  

303,605

 

96

%  

Watersound Town Center

Walton County, FL

89,662

99

%  

89,662

99

%  

Beckrich Office Park (a) (b)

 

Bay County, FL

 

78,322

 

99

%  

78,294

 

99

%  

Watersound Self-Storage

Walton County, FL

67,694

92

%  

67,694

87

%  

WindMark Beach Town Center (a) (c)

 

Gulf County, FL

 

44,748

 

71

%  

44,748

 

71

%  

WaterColor Town Center (a)

 

Walton County, FL

 

22,199

 

100

%  

22,199

 

100

%  

Cedar Grove Commerce Park

Bay County, FL

19,389

100

%  

19,389

100

%  

Port St. Joe Commercial

 

Gulf County, FL

 

16,964

 

100

%  

16,964

 

100

%  

Beach Commerce Park (a)

 

Bay County, FL

 

14,800

 

100

%  

14,800

 

100

%  

South Walton Commerce Park (d)

Walton County, FL

11,570

100

%

11,570

100

%

WaterSound Gatehouse (a)

 

Walton County, FL

 

10,271

 

100

%  

10,271

 

100

%  

Other (e)

Bay, Gulf and Walton Counties, FL

34,224

100

%  

34,224

100

%  

 

  

 

1,033,758

 

97

%  

1,033,730

 

95

%  

*Net Rentable Square Feet is designated as the current square feet available for lease as specified in the applicable lease agreements plus management’s estimate of space available for lease based on construction drawings.

(a)In addition to net rentable square feet there is also space that we occupy or that serves as common area.
(b)Included in net rentable square feet as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is 1,500 square feet leased to a consolidated JV.
(c)Included in net rentable square feet as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is 13,808 square feet of unfinished space.
(d)Included in net rentable square feet as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is 1,364 square feet leased to a consolidated JV.
(e)Includes various other properties, each with less than 10,000 net rentable square feet.

We have other commercial projects under development and construction as detailed in the table below. In addition to these properties, we have other commercial buildings in various stages of planning.

March 31, 2023

Location

Completed Net Rentable Square Feet

Percentage Leased

Square Feet Under Construction

Additional Planned Square Feet

Total Square Feet*

Watersound Town Center

Walton County, FL

89,662

99

%  

50,768

259,570

400,000

Watersound West Bay Center

Bay County, FL

N/A

%  

500,000

500,000

FSU/TMH Medical Campus

Bay County, FL

N/A

%  

80,300

239,700

320,000

89,662

99

%  

131,068

999,270

1,220,000

*Total square feet are based on current estimates and are subject to change.

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 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.

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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, 2022. There have been no significant changes in these policies during the first three months of 2023, 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 operations may be affected by seasonal fluctuations. The revenues and earnings from our business segments may vary significantly from period to period. Homebuilders tend to buy multiple homesites in sporadic transactions. In addition, homesite prices vary significantly by community, which further impacts period over period results. Therefore, there may be reporting periods in which we have no, or significantly less, revenue from residential or commercial real estate sales. We may also choose to operate rather than lease assets, lease rather than sell assets, or sell improved rather than unimproved land that may delay revenue and profits.

Hospitality revenues are typically higher in the second and third quarters, and vary depending on the timing of holidays and school breaks. Commercial real estate sales tend to be non-recurring. Projects depend on uncertain demand. Extraordinary events such as hurricanes or public health emergencies may dramatically change demand and pricing for products and services.

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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

March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Revenue:

  

 

  

Real estate revenue

$

35.0

$

36.8

Hospitality revenue

 

24.5

 

16.3

Leasing revenue

 

11.8

 

8.8

Timber revenue

 

1.7

 

3.0

Total revenue

 

73.0

 

64.9

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate revenue

 

20.2

 

15.3

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

22.9

 

14.9

Cost of leasing revenue

 

5.4

 

3.7

Cost of timber revenue

 

0.2

 

0.2

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

5.7

 

5.6

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

7.3

 

5.0

Total expenses

 

61.7

 

44.7

Operating income

 

11.3

 

20.2

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

 

2.9

 

2.3

Interest expense

 

(6.2)

 

(4.1)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

0.5

 

0.5

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

3.7

(0.5)

Other income (expense), net

 

0.7

 

(0.4)

Total other income (expense), net

 

1.6

 

(2.2)

Income before income taxes

 

12.9

 

18.0

Income tax expense

 

(3.4)

 

(4.5)

Net income

$

9.5

$

13.5

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Real Estate Revenue and Gross Profit

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

  

    

2023

    

(a)

    

2022

    

(a)

Dollars in millions

Revenue:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Residential real estate revenue

$

28.0

 

80.0

%  

$

32.7

 

88.9

%

Commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

5.9

 

16.9

%  

 

3.6

 

9.8

%

Other revenue

 

1.1

 

3.1

%  

 

0.5

 

1.3

%

Real estate revenue

$

35.0

 

100.0

%  

$

36.8

 

100.0

%

Gross profit:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

11.8

 

42.1

%  

$

18.9

 

57.8

%

Commercial and rural real estate

 

2.6

 

44.1

%  

 

2.5

 

69.4

%

Other

 

0.4

 

36.4

%  

 

0.1

 

20.0

%

Gross profit

$

14.8

 

42.3

%  

$

21.5

 

58.4

%

(a)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 March 31, 2023, residential real estate revenue decreased $4.7 million, or 14.4%, to $28.0 million, as compared to $32.7 million during the same period in 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, residential real estate gross profit decreased $7.1 million to $11.8 million (or gross margin of 42.1%), as compared to $18.9 million (or gross margin of 57.8%) during the same period in 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold 327 homesites and had unimproved residential land sales of $0.6 million, compared to 181 homesites and unimproved residential land sales of $0.1 million during the same period in 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $62,000 and $150,000, respectively. The decrease in average revenue per homesite sold during the current period was due to the mix of sales from different communities, primarily from sales in the Watersound Camp Creek and WaterColor communities, which had a higher volume during the prior period. The current period homesite sales also include the sale of 100 entitled but undeveloped homesites sold within the SouthWood community, which reduced the average price per homesite. The revenue, gross profit and margin for each period was impacted by the difference in pricing among the communities, the difference in the cost of the homesite development and the volume of sales within each of the communities. The number of homesites sold varied each period due to the timing of homebuilder contractual closing obligations in our residential communities.

Commercial and Rural Real Estate Revenue and Gross Profit. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had nine commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 54 acres for $5.7 million and land improvement services of $0.2 million, together resulting in a gross profit of $2.6 million (or gross margin of 44.1%). During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we had six commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 13 acres for $3.3 million and land improvement services of $0.3 million, together resulting in a gross profit of $2.5 million (or gross margin of 69.4%). 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, rural 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 incurred on the property.

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

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Hospitality Revenue and Gross Profit

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

In millions

Hospitality revenue

$

24.5

$

16.3

Gross profit

$

1.6

$

1.4

Gross margin

 

6.5

%  

 

8.6

%

Hospitality revenue increased $8.2 million, or 50.3%, to $24.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $16.3 million in the same period in 2022. The increase in hospitality revenue was primarily related to the continued increase of club members, as well as an increase in lodging revenue from The Pearl Hotel, which we acquired in December 2022, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach, which opened in March 2022 and new WaterColor Inn suites, which opened in June 2022. The increase in hospitality revenue was also due to the opening of a standalone restaurant and marinas. As of March 31, 2023, Watersound Club had 2,653 members, compared with 2,271 members as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 382 members. Hospitality had a gross margin of 6.5% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to 8.6% during the same period in 2022. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to pre-opening expenses of $2.4 million in the current period associated with new hotels, which impacted gross margin by 9.8%.

Leasing Revenue and Gross Profit

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

In millions

Leasing revenue

$

11.8

$

8.8

Gross profit

$

6.4

$

5.1

Gross margin

 

54.2

%  

 

58.0

%  

Leasing revenue increased $3.0 million, or 34.1%, to $11.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $8.8 million in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to new multi-family and senior living leases, as well as other new leases. Leasing gross margin was 54.2% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 58.0% during the same period in 2022, primarily due to start-up and lease-up expenses for new assets, including the marinas, in the current period.

Timber Revenue and Gross Profit

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

In millions

Timber revenue

$

1.7

$

3.0

Gross profit

$

1.5

$

2.8

Gross margin

 

88.2

%  

 

93.3

%  

Timber revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 43.3%, to $1.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $3.0 million in the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in prices and tons of wood products sold in the current period. There were 95,000 tons of wood products sold at an average price per ton of $16.44, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 107,000 tons of wood products sold at an average price per ton of $26.63, during the same period in 2022. Timber gross margin was 88.2% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 93.3% during the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased volume and prices in the current period.

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Corporate and Other Operating Expenses

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Employee costs

$

2.7

$

2.4

Property taxes and insurance

 

1.4

 

1.3

Professional fees

 

1.0

 

1.1

Marketing and owner association costs

 

0.2

 

0.2

Occupancy, repairs and maintenance

 

0.1

 

0.2

Other miscellaneous

 

0.3

 

0.4

Total corporate and other operating expenses

$

5.7

$

5.6

Corporate and other operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were comparable.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased $2.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to new hospitality and commercial assets placed in service.

Investment Income, Net

Investment income, net primarily includes (i) interest and dividends earned and accretion of the net discount, (ii) interest income earned on the time deposit held by SPE and (iii) interest earned on mortgage notes receivable and other receivables as detailed in the table below:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Interest, dividend and accretion income

$

0.5

$

0.1

Interest income from investments in special purpose entities

 

2.0

 

2.0

Interest earned on notes receivable and other interest

 

0.4

 

0.2

Total investment income, net

$

2.9

$

2.3

Investment income, net increased $0.6 million to $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $2.3 million in the same period in 2022, primarily due to higher interest rates earned on our investments and cash equivalents in the current period.

Interest Expense

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Interest incurred for project financing and other interest expense

$

4.0

$

1.9

Interest expense and amortization of discount and issuance costs for Senior Notes issued by special purpose entity

2.2

2.2

Total interest expense

$

6.2

$

4.1

Interest expense increased $2.1 million, or 51.2%, to $6.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $4.1 million in the same period in 2022. The increase in interest expense is primarily related to the increase

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in project financing and higher interest rates. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information regarding project financing.

Gain on Contributions to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures includes gain on land and additional infrastructure improvements contributed to our unconsolidated JVs as detailed in the table below. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (a)

$

0.5

$

0.1

Electric Cart Watersound JV (b)

0.4

Gain on Contributions to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

$

0.5

$

0.5

(a)The three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, include a gain of $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, on additional infrastructure improvements contributed.
(b)The three months ended March 31, 2022, include a gain of $0.4 million on land contributed.

Equity in Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes our proportionate share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated joint ventures accounted for by the equity method as detailed in the table below. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

2022

In millions

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV (a)

$

3.9

$

(0.6)

Sea Sound JV (b)

Pier Park TPS JV

(0.1)

(0.1)

Busy Bee JV

(0.1)

0.2

Electric Cart Watersound JV

Watersound Management JV

Total equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

$

3.7

$

(0.5)

(a)During the three months ended March, 31, 2023 and 2022, the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV completed 149 and 18 homes sale transactions, respectively.
(b)In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to an unrelated third party and no longer has activity from operations. See Note 4. Joint Ventures.

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Other Income (Expense), Net

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Accretion income from retained interest investments

$

0.4

$

0.4

Gain on insurance recoveries

0.7

Loss from hurricane damage

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

0.3

 

(1.5)

Other income (expense), net

$

0.7

$

(0.4)

Other income (expense), net increased $1.1 million to income of $0.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to expense of $0.4 million in the same period in 2022. The three months ended March 31, 2022, includes a gain on insurance recovery of $0.7 million, and loss from hurricane damage of less than $0.1 million related to Hurricane Michael. In November 2022, we closed out the insurance claim related to Hurricane Michael and therefore will not receive additional proceeds in future periods.

Miscellaneous income (expense), net during the three months ended March 31, 2023, includes income of $0.5 million related to a gain on retained interest investment. Miscellaneous income (expense), net during the three months ended March 31, 2022, includes $0.4 million of income received from the Pier Park CDD for repayment of subordinated notes and expenses of $1.1 million for design costs no longer pursued and $0.6 million for a homeowner’s association special assessment.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $3.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $4.5 million during the same period in 2022. Our effective tax rate was 24.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 25.3% during the same period in 2022.

Our effective rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, differed from the federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state income taxes and other permanent items. See Note 12. Income Taxes for additional information.

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Segment Results

Residential

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Revenue:

  

 

  

Real estate revenue

$

26.2

$

30.4

Other revenue

 

1.8

 

2.3

Total revenue

 

28.0

 

32.7

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

Cost of real estate and other revenue

 

16.3

 

13.7

Other operating expenses

 

1.0

 

0.9

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

0.1

Total expenses

 

17.3

 

14.7

Operating income

 

10.7

 

18.0

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

Investment income, net

0.4

0.2

Interest expense

 

(0.1)

 

(0.1)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

0.5

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures

3.9

(0.6)

Other income (expense), net

 

0.1

 

(0.9)

Total other income (expense), net

 

4.8

 

(1.4)

Income before income taxes

$

15.5

$

16.6

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. Leasing revenue includes long-term leases of residential assets. 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 March 31, 2023 and 2022, real estate revenue includes estimated homesite residuals of $3.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and other revenue includes estimated fees related to homebuilder homesite sales of $1.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Cost of real estate revenue includes direct costs (e.g., development and construction costs), selling costs and other indirect costs.

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Three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

    

Units

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

Units

    

    

Cost of

    

Gross

    

Gross

 

Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

Sold

Revenue

Revenue

Profit

Margin

 

Dollars in millions

Consolidated

Homesites (a)

327

$

25.6

$

15.1

$

10.5

41.0

%

181

$

30.3

$

12.9

$

17.4

57.4

%

Land sales

 

N/A

0.6

0.1

0.5

83.3

%  

N/A

0.1

0.1

100.0

%

Total consolidated

 

327

$

26.2

$

15.2

$

11.0

 

42.0

%

181

$

30.4

$

12.9

$

17.5

 

57.6

%

Unconsolidated

Homes (b)

149

18

Total consolidated and unconsolidated

476

199

(a)The three months ended March 31, 2023, includes 100 entitled but undeveloped homesites sold within the SouthWood community.
(b)Includes homes sold by the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, which is unconsolidated and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

The following discussion sets forth details of the consolidated results of operations of our residential segment.

Homesites. Revenue from homesite sales decreased $4.7 million, or 15.5%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the mix and number of homesites sold per community and the timing of homebuilder contractual closing obligations in our residential communities. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the average revenue, excluding homesite residuals, per homesite sold was approximately $62,000 and $150,000, respectively. The decrease in average revenue per homesite sold during the current period was due to the mix of sales from different communities, primarily from sales in the Watersound Camp Creek and WaterColor communities, which had a higher volume during the prior period. The current period homesite sales also include the sale of 100 entitled but undeveloped homesites sold within the SouthWood community, which reduced the average price per homesite. Gross margin decreased to 41.0% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 57.4% during the same period in 2022, primarily due to the mix and number of homesites sold from different communities during each respective period. Gross margin may vary each period depending on the location of homesite sales.

Land sales. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had unimproved residential land sales for $0.6 million, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 83.3%. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we had unimproved residential land sales for $0.1 million, with de minimis cost of revenue.

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

Investment income, net primarily consists of interest earned on our notes receivable and unimproved land contribution to our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV as home sales are transacted in the community. See Note 8. Other Assets and Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information. Interest expense primarily consists of interest incurred on our portion of the total outstanding CDD debt. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, includes a gain of $0.5 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, on additional infrastructure improvements

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contributed to our unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes our proportionate share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated joint ventures accounted for by the equity method. Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures during the three months ended March 31, 2023 includes $3.9 million of income, compared to $0.6 million of loss during the same period in 2022, related to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV began completing home sale transactions in the fourth quarter of 2021 and completed 149 home sale transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to 18 home sale transactions during the same period in 2022. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Other income (expense), net for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes $1.0 million of design costs no longer pursued.

Hospitality

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Revenue:

  

 

  

Hospitality revenue

$

24.5

$

16.2

Leasing revenue

0.4

Total revenue

24.9

16.2

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

Cost of hospitality revenue

 

22.9

 

14.7

Cost of leasing revenue

 

0.4

 

Other operating expenses

 

0.3

 

0.2

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

3.5

 

1.8

Total expenses

 

27.1

 

16.7

Operating loss

 

(2.2)

 

(0.5)

Other expense:

 

  

 

  

Interest expense

(1.2)

(0.2)

Other expense, net

 

(0.1)

 

(0.2)

Total other expense, net

 

(1.3)

 

(0.4)

Loss before income taxes

$

(3.5)

$

(0.9)

Three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

Gross

Gross

Profit

Gross

Profit

Gross

Revenue

(Deficit)

Margin

Revenue

(Deficit)

Margin

 

In millions

Clubs

$

10.1

$

3.2

 

31.7

%  

$

8.8

$

2.4

 

27.3

%

Hotels

12.3

(1.6)

(13.0)

%  

6.0

(0.7)

(11.7)

%

Other

2.1

%  

1.4

(0.2)

(14.3)

%

Total

$

24.5

$

1.6

 

6.5

%  

$

16.2

$

1.5

 

9.3

%

Revenue from our clubs increased $1.3 million, or 14.8%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase in revenue in the current period was due to increases in the number

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of club members and membership revenue. As of March 31, 2023, Watersound Club had 2,653 members, compared with 2,271 members as of March 31, 2022, an increase of 382 members. Our clubs gross margin was 31.7% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to 27.3% during the same period in 2022. The increase in gross margin was due to the increase in the number of members and members’ club usage.

Revenue from our hotel operations increased $6.3 million, or 105.0%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in lodging revenue from The Pearl Hotel, which we acquired in December 2022, Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach, which opened in March 2022, and new WaterColor Inn suites, which opened in June 2022. Hotels had a negative gross margin of 13.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to a negative gross margin of 11.7% during the same period in 2022. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to pre-opening expenses of $2.4 million in the current period associated with new hotels, which impacted hotels gross margin by 19.5%.

Revenue from other hospitality operations increased $0.7 million, or 50.0%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase in other hospitality revenue was primarily related to revenue from a new standalone restaurant, which opened in August 2022, Point South Marina Bay Point, which reopened in the third quarter of 2022 and Point South Marina Port St. Joe, which reopened in the fourth quarter of 2022. Our other hospitality operations had a gross margin of 0.0% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to a negative 14.3% during the same period in 2022. The increase in gross margin was due to new assets being operational in the current period, compared to the prior period including opening expenses. We did not have revenue from our marinas during the three months ended March 31, 2022, due to the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Leasing revenue includes marina boat slip and dry storage rentals.

Other operating expenses include salaries and benefits, professional fees and other administrative expenses.

The increase of $1.7 million in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to new properties placed in service.

Interest expense primarily includes interest incurred from our hospitality project financing. The increase of $1.0 million in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to an increase in project financing and higher interest rates. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

Other expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2022, includes $0.4 million of income received from the Pier Park CDD for repayment of subordinated notes, partially offset by $0.6 million of expense for a homeowner’s association special assessment.

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Commercial

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

In millions

Revenue:

  

 

  

Leasing revenue

Commercial leasing revenue

$

5.4

$

4.6

Multi-family leasing revenue

4.3

3.1

Senior living leasing revenue

1.7

1.0

Total leasing revenue

11.4

8.7

Commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

5.9

 

3.6

Timber revenue

1.7

3.0

Hospitality revenue

0.1

Total revenue

 

19.0

 

15.4

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

Cost of leasing revenue

 

4.9

 

3.6

Cost of commercial and rural real estate revenue

 

3.3

 

1.1

Cost of timber revenue

0.2

0.2

Cost of hospitality revenue

0.2

Other operating expenses

 

1.1

 

1.1

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

3.7

 

3.0

Total expenses

 

13.2

 

9.2

Operating income

 

5.8

 

6.2

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense

 

(2.6)

 

(1.6)

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures

0.4

Equity in (loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures

(0.2)

0.1

Other expense, net

 

(0.2)

 

(0.3)

Total other expense, net

 

(3.0)

 

(1.4)

Income before income taxes

$

2.8

$

4.8

Three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022

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

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

Gross

Gross

Gross

Profit

Gross

Revenue

Profit

Margin

Revenue

(Deficit)

Margin

 

In millions

Leasing

Commercial leasing

$

5.4

$

3.6

 

66.7

%  

$

4.6

$

3.0

 

65.2

%

Multi-family leasing

4.3

2.5

 

58.1

%  

3.1

2.1

 

67.7

%

Senior living leasing

1.7

0.4

23.5

%  

1.0

%

Total leasing

11.4

6.5

57.0

%  

8.7

5.1

58.6

%

Commercial and rural real estate

5.9

2.6

44.1

%  

3.6

2.5

69.4

%

Timber

1.7

1.5

88.2

%  

3.0

2.8

93.3

%

Hospitality

%  

0.1

(0.1)

(100.0)

%

Total

$

19.0

$

10.6

 

55.8

%  

$

15.4

$

10.3

 

66.9

%

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The following discussion sets forth details of the consolidated results of operations of our commercial segment.

Total leasing revenue increased $2.7 million, or 31.0%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to new multi-family and senior living leases, as well as other new leases. Total leasing gross margin was 57.0% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 58.6% during the same period in 2022. As of March 31, 2023, we had net rentable square feet of approximately 1,034,000, of which approximately 1,005,000 square feet were under lease. As of March 31, 2022, we had net rentable square feet of approximately 981,000, of which approximately 883,000 square feet were under lease. As of March 31, 2023, our consolidated entities had 952 multi-family and senior living units completed, of which 869 were leased, compared to 684 multi-family and senior living units completed, of which 629 were leased as of March 31, 2022.

We believe the diversity of our commercial segment complements the growth of 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, rural and other commercial uses. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had nine commercial and rural real estate sales of approximately 54 acres for $5.7 million and land improvement services of $0.2 million, together resulting in a gross margin of approximately 44.1%. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we had six commercial and rural real estate sales totaling approximately 13 acres for $3.3 million and land improvement services of $0.3 million, together resulting in a gross margin of approximately 69.4%. 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 commercial properties for higher and better use. This may result in certain assets moving from the commercial segment to the hospitality segment.

Timber revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 43.3%, to $1.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $3.0 million during the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in prices and tons of wood products sold in the current period. There were 95,000 tons of wood products sold during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 107,000 tons of wood products sold during the same period in 2022. The average price of wood product sold decreased to $16.44 per ton during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $26.63 per ton during the same period in 2022. Timber gross margin was 88.2% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 93.3% during the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased volume and prices in the current period.

The total tons sold and relative percentage of total tons sold by major type of wood product are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

    

2023

    

2022

 

Pine pulpwood

 

48,000

 

50.5

%  

56,000

 

52.3

%  

Pine sawtimber

 

45,000

 

47.3

%  

48,000

 

44.9

%  

Pine grade logs

 

1,000

 

1.1

%  

2,000

 

1.9

%  

Other

 

1,000

 

1.1

%  

1,000

 

0.9

%  

Total

 

95,000

 

100.0

%  

107,000

 

100.0

%  

Hospitality revenue includes some of our short-term vacation rentals.

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

The increase of $0.7 million in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to new properties placed in service.

Interest expense primarily includes interest incurred from our commercial project financing and CDD debt. The increase of $1.0 million in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the same

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period in 2022, was primarily due to an increase in project financing and higher interest rates. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2022, includes a gain of $0.4 million on land contributed to our unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Equity in (loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures includes our proportionate share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated JVs accounted for by the equity method. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents and U.S. Treasury Bills classified as investments – debt securities of $80.0 million, compared to $78.3 million as of December 31, 2022. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, we consider our investments classified as available-for-sale 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. 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 JV Note commitment, authorized stock repurchases and authorized dividends for the next twelve months.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we invested a total of $69.6 million for capital expenditures, which includes $24.5 million for our residential segment, $21.8 million for our commercial segment, $23.1 million for our hospitality segment and $0.2 million for corporate expenditures. We anticipate that future capital commitments will be funded through cash generated from operations, new and existing financing arrangements, cash on hand and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2023, we had a total of $76.9 million primarily in construction and development related contractual obligations, of which a portion will be funded through committed or new financing arrangements. Capital expenditures and contractual obligations exclude amounts related to unconsolidated joint ventures. See Note 4. Joint Ventures for additional information.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had various loans outstanding totaling $426.8 million and $391.4 million, respectively, with maturities from May 2023 through March 2064. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average effective interest rate of total outstanding debt was 5.0%, of which 69.9% of the debt outstanding includes fixed or swapped interest rates, and the average remaining life of debt outstanding was 17.8 years. As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average rate on our variable rate loans was 7.1%. See Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for additional information regarding LIBOR related risks. Also, see Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2015, the Pier Park North JV entered into a $48.2 million loan. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $42.3 million and $42.6 million, respectively, was outstanding on the PPN JV Loan. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 4.1% per annum and matures in November 2025. In connection with the 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 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2018, the Pier Park Crossings JV entered into a $36.6 million loan, insured by HUD. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $35.1 million and $35.2 million, respectively, was outstanding on the PPC JV Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.1% and matures in June 2060. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 2% -

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10% for any additional principal that is prepaid through August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2019, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV entered into a $44.0 million loan, as amended. In March 2023, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV refinanced the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan that increased the principal amount of the loan, which had a balance of $44.0 million at the time of the refinance, to $52.9 million, fixed the interest rate to 5.0% and provides for monthly payments of principal and interest from May 2023 through maturity in April 2058. The refinanced loan terms include a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 10% for any principal that is prepaid from May 2023 through April 2033. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $52.9 million and $44.0 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan. The refinanced loan is insured by HUD and is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As of March 31, 2023, we incurred $0.9 million of additional loan cost due to the refinance. As a result of the refinance, the three months ended March 31, 2023, include a $0.1 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to unamortized debt issuance costs, included within other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2019, the Watercrest JV entered into a $22.5 million loan. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $20.9 million and $21.0 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watercrest JV Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.2% and matures in June 2047. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the 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 receive a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from our JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $5.5 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $5.0 million was outstanding on the Beckrich Building III Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.7% and matures in August 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2019, the Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV entered into a $22.9 million loan, insured by HUD, as amended. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $22.5 million and $22.6 million, respectively, was outstanding on the PPC II JV Loan. The PPC II JV Loan bears interest at a rate of 2.7% and matures in May 2057. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 10% for any principal that is prepaid through May 2032. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $15.3 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $14.6 million was outstanding on the Airport Hotel Loan. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%, with a floor of 3.0%, and matures in March 2025. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2020, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into a loan with an initial amount of $52.5 million and up to a maximum of $60.0 million through additional earn-out requests. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $52.5 million and $45.2 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan. The loan matures in April 2027 and bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.1%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, as guarantors, 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 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 the guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants or warranties to be performed on the part of such guarantor. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to SOFR. The interest rate swap matures in April 2027 and fixed the variable rate on the notional amount of related debt of $42.0 million, amortizing to $38.7 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 3.3%. See Note 6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements and Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

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In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $16.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $16.3 million and $16.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Breakfast Point Hotel Loan. The loan matures in November 2042 and bears interest at a rate of 6.0% through November 2027 and the 1-year constant maturity Treasury rate plus 3.3% from December 2027 through November 2042, with a minimum rate of 6.0% throughout the term of the loan. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% - 3% of the outstanding principal balance for any additional principal that is prepaid through November 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $5.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $4.7 million was outstanding on the Self-Storage Facility Loan. The loan matures in November 2025 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.4%, with a floor of 2.9%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. Our liability as guarantor under the loan shall not exceed $2.9 million, plus any additional fees, upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2021, The Lodge 30A JV entered into a $15.0 million loan. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $13.7 million and $13.3 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Lodge 30A JV Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.8% and matures in January 2028. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, we, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours and our JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. Upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio for a minimum of twenty-four months, our liability as guarantor will be reduced to 75% of the outstanding principal amount for a twelve-month period. The debt service coverage ratio will be tested annually thereafter and will be reduced to 50% in year four and 25% in year five. We receive a monthly fee related to the guarantee from our JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $26.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $19.6 million and $18.2 million, respectively, was outstanding on the North Bay Landing Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.5%, with a floor of 3.2%. Upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio, the loan will bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.3%, with a floor of 3.0%. The loan matures in September 2024 and includes an option for an extension of the maturity date by eighteen months, subject to certain conditions. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, our liability under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon satisfaction of final advance conditions and reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a certain debt service coverage ratio. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation or failure to abide by other certain obligations on the part of such guarantor. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $28.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $16.8 million and $13.1 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Camp Creek Loan. The loan matures in December 2047. In February 2023, the loan was amended, which modified the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 2.6%, to SOFR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 2.6%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, our liability under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon the project reaching and maintaining a trailing six months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio and reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a trailing twelve months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio. 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, warranties or other certain obligations to be performed on the part of such guarantor. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $12.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $10.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Town Center Grocery Loan. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%, with a floor of 2.2%, and matures in August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, our liability under the loan has been reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount and will be further reduced to 25% of the

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outstanding principal amount upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio and the project maintaining 93% occupancy for ninety consecutive days. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $21.2 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $14.2 million and $10.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Hotel Indigo Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.7%, with a floor of 2.7%, through October 2023 and SOFR plus 2.5%, with a floor of 2.5%, from November 2023 through maturity. The loan matures in October 2028 and includes an option for an extension of the maturity date by sixty months, subject to certain conditions. The loan is secured by the leasehold property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In January 2022, the Mexico Beach Crossings JV entered into a $43.5 million loan, insured by HUD. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $32.8 million and $23.4 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Mexico Beach Crossings JV Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.0% and matures in March 2064. The loan may not be prepaid prior to April 2024 and if any additional principal is prepaid from April 2024 through March 2034 a premium is due to the lender of 1% - 10%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In July 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $13.7 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $7.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Topsail Hotel Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 3.0% and matures in July 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. Debt, Net for additional information.

In December 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours entered into a $37.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by us. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $36.6 million and $37.0 million, respectively, was outstanding on The Pearl Hotel Loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 6.3% and matures in December 2032. The loan includes a prepayment fee due to the lender of 1% - 5% of the outstanding principal balance if the loan is refinanced with another financial institution through December 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. See Note 9. 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 and 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 $4.0 million as of March 31, 2023. Total outstanding CDD debt related to our land holdings was $11.7 million as of March 31, 2023, which was comprised of $9.6 million at the SouthWood community, $2.0 million at the existing Pier Park retail center and less than $0.1 million at the Wild Heron community. We pay interest on this total outstanding CDD debt.

As of March 31, 2023, our unconsolidated Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, Pier Park TPS JV, Pier Park RI JV, Busy Bee JV and Electric Cart Watersound JV had various loans outstanding, some of which we have entered into guarantees. See Note 4. Joint Ventures and Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

In 2020, we, as lender, entered into a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as borrower. As of both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no principal balance outstanding on the Latitude JV Note. The note was provided by us to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure. Future advances, if any, 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 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.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we did not repurchase shares of our common stock outstanding. See Note 14. Stockholders’ Equity for additional information regarding the Stock Repurchase Program.

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As part of a timberland sale in 2008, we have recorded a retained interest with respect to notes contributed to bankruptcy-remote qualified SPEs of $5.8 million for the installment notes monetized through March 31, 2023. 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. See Note 8. Other Assets for additional information.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we were required to provide surety bonds that guarantee completion and maintenance of certain infrastructure in certain development projects and mitigation banks, as well as other financial guarantees of $22.0 million and $38.1 million, respectively, as well as standby letters of credit in the amount of $9.1 million and $17.3 million, respectively, 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 insurance agencies for real estate transactions were $9.6 million and $8.0 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, these escrow funds are not available for regular operations.

Summary of Cash Flows

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

    

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2023

    

2022

 

In millions

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

19.2

$

19.8

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(27.2)

 

(81.3)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

26.9

 

28.9

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

18.9

 

(32.6)

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

 

45.3

 

74.4

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

$

64.2

$

41.8

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows provided by operating activities includes net income, adjustments for non-cash items, changes in operating assets and liabilities and expenditures 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. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily include depreciation, depletion and amortization, equity in (income) loss from unconsolidated joint ventures, net of distributions, deferred income tax (benefit) expense, cost of real estate sold and gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures. Net cash provided by operations was $19.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $19.8 million during the same period in 2022. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the changes in net income, equity in (income) loss from unconsolidated joint ventures, net of distributions, deferred income tax (benefit) expense and other assets, partially offset by the changes in cost of real estate sold and other liabilities during the period.

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, purchases of investments and capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures, partially offset by proceeds from insurance claims, maturities of investments, capital distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures and maturities of assets held by SPEs. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in investing activities was $27.2 million, which included capital expenditures for operating property and

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equipment, purchases of investments of U.S. Treasury Bills of $9.8 million and capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures of $1.9 million, partially offset by maturities of investments of $28.0 million, capital distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $0.1 million and maturities of assets held by SPEs of $0.4 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was $81.3 million, which included capital expenditures for operating property and equipment, purchases of investments of U.S. Treasury Bills of $74.4 million and capital contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures of $0.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from insurance claims of $0.7 million, maturities of investments of $45.0 million, capital distributions from unconsolidated joint venture of $0.2 million and maturities of assets held by SPEs of $0.4 million.

Capital expenditures for operating property and property and equipment were $44.0 million and $53.1 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which were primarily for our commercial and hospitality segments.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $26.9 million, compared to $28.9 million during the same period in 2022. Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 included capital contribution from non-controlling interest of $0.2 million and borrowings on debt of $81.5 million, partially offset by capital distributions to non-controlling interest of $2.1 million, dividends paid of $5.8 million, principal payments for debt of $45.9 million, principal payments for finance leases of less than $0.1 million and debt issuance costs of $0.9 million. Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 included capital contribution from non-controlling interest of $2.0 million and borrowings on debt of $35.1 million, partially offset by capital distributions to non-controlling interest of $0.7 million, dividends paid of $5.9 million, principal payments for debt of $0.5 million and debt issuance costs of $1.1 million.

Contractual Obligations

There were no material changes outside the ordinary course of our business in our contractual obligations during the first quarter of 2023.

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.

We caution you that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors, including: our ability to successfully implement our strategic objectives; new or increased competition across our business units; any decline in general economic conditions, particularly in our primary markets; interest rate fluctuations; supply chain disruptions; inflation; financial institution disruptions; geopolitical conflicts and political uncertainty and the corresponding impact on the global economy; our ability to successfully execute or integrate new business endeavors and acquisitions; our ability to yield anticipated returns from our developments and projects; our ability to effectively manage our real estate assets, as well as the ability for us or our joint venture partners to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of our joint venture projects; our ability to complete construction and development projects within expected timeframes; the illiquidity of all real estate assets; financial risks, including risks relating to currency fluctuations, credit risks, and fluctuations in the market value of our investment portfolio; 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 granted entitlements; our dependence on homebuilders; reductions in travel and other risks inherent to the hospitality industry; the financial

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condition of our commercial tenants; regulatory and insurance risks associated with our senior living facilities; public health emergencies; any reduction in the supply of mortgage loans or tightening of credit markets; our dependence on strong migration and population expansion in our regions of development, particularly Northwest Florida; our ability to fully recover from natural disasters and severe weather conditions; the actual or perceived threat of climate change; the seasonality of our business; our ability to obtain adequate insurance for our properties or rising insurance costs; our dependence on certain third party providers; the inability of minority shareholders to influence corporate matters, due to concentrated ownership of largest shareholder; the impact of unfavorable legal proceedings or government investigations; the impact of complex and changing laws and regulations in the areas we operate; changes in tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. tax legislation, and exposure to additional tax liabilities, including with respect to Qualified Opportunity Zone program; new litigation; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, particularly in our hospitality business; our ability to protect our information technology infrastructure and defend against cyber-attacks; increased media, political, and regulatory scrutiny could negatively impact our reputation; our ability to maintain adequate internal controls; risks associated with our financing arrangements, including our compliance with certain restrictions and limitations; our ability to pay our quarterly dividend; the potential volatility of our common stock; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 6 of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our subsequent filings with the SEC. We assume no obligation to revise or publicly released any revision to any forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q unless required by law.

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 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 $0.1 million in the market value of these investments as of March 31, 2023. 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.

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 March 31, 2023, all of our total Securities were 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 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 project financing is based on LIBOR and SOFR. Based on the outstanding balance of these loans as of March 31, 2023, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in the applicable rate would result in an increase to our annual interest expense of $1.3 million.

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has publicly announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates and will cease publication of U.S. dollar LIBOR as of June 30, 2023, and U.S. regulators have issued supervisory guidance encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate. Accordingly, LIBOR is expected to be discontinued in the near future. Many of our current debt agreements have an interest rate tied to LIBOR, but these agreements provide for an alternative base rate in the event that LIBOR is discontinued. 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 and work with our lenders to ensure any transition away from LIBOR will have minimal impact on our financial condition.

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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 March 31, 2023, 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, 2022. There have been no material changes to our Risk Factors as previously reported.

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

None.

Item 3.         Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.         Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.         Other Information

None.

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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 November 15, 2022).

*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.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*     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:

April 26, 2023

/s/ Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

April 26, 2023

/s/ Marek Bakun

Marek Bakun

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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