BBX Capital Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter, 2016

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (Marketwired) — 05/09/16 —
BBX Capital Corporation (“BBX Capital” and/or the “Company”) (NYSE: BBX) reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

BBX Selected Financial Data

First Quarter 2016 compared to First Quarter 2015:

  • Total consolidated revenues of $23.7 million vs. $21.7 million
  • Net loss attributable to BBX Capital of ($0.3) million vs. net income of $1.0 million
  • Diluted loss per share of ($0.02) vs. diluted earnings per share of $0.06
  • Equity in income of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC of $6.7 million vs. $5.8 million

As of March 31, 2016, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $392.1 million, shareholders’ equity attributable to BBX Capital of $336.0 million, and total consolidated equity of $337.3 million. At March 31, 2016, BBX Capital’s book value per share was $20.50 vs. $20.42 at December 31, 2015.

“We are pleased with the continued overall progress of our core business segments which includes our ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation (‘Bluegreen’), as well as the operations and assets held at BBX Capital. Bluegreen had another strong quarter and continued success in its capital light and fee-based services business. As described in detail below, Bluegreen experienced increases during the quarter in system wide sales of VOI’s, tours, other fee-based services revenue, and net income,” commented Jarett S. Levan, Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BBX Capital. “BBX Capital Real Estate continued to implement its strategic plans to monetize its legacy portfolio of loans and foreclosed real estate, as well as pursue real estate joint venture transactions with experienced developers. In addition, in both its BBX Sweet Holdings and Renin businesses, BBX Capital Partners continued to focus on product development, marketing, and the integration of facilities and systems, with the goal of growing long term value at BBX Capital.”

BBX Capital Real Estate

BBX Capital Real Estate includes our real estate joint ventures and our BankAtlantic legacy portfolio of loans and foreclosed real estate. As previously announced, we are liquidating some legacy real estate and loans while holding and managing others for capital appreciation and development. Highlights during the first quarter of 2016 include:

  • BBX Capital Real Estate’s investment in the approximately 128 acre master-planned community of Bonterra in Hialeah, Florida:
    • On January 5, 2016, the Company announced it had entered into a joint venture agreement with The Altman Companies to develop Altis at Bonterra. The Altman Companies plans to develop 314 apartment homes on approximately 14 acres.
  • BBX Capital Real Estate’s investment in the approximately 47 acre mixed-use development known as Gardens on Millenia in Orlando, Florida:
    • On January 7, 2016, the Company announced it had entered into a joint venture agreement with ContraVest to develop The Addison on Millenia. The Addison on Millenia is currently planned to consist of nine, two, three and four story buildings with a total of 292 apartment homes. Located on an approximate 11.8 acre parcel, the community is expected to feature a mix of one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes.

BBX Capital Partners

BBX Capital Partners is actively engaged in investments in and management of operating companies. BBX Capital Partners’ primary investments as of March 31, 2016 were in Renin Holdings, LLC (“Renin”) and BBX Sweet Holdings.

Renin reported sales of $13.8 million and net income of $89,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to sales of $13.5 million and a net loss of ($827,000) during the comparable period ended March 31, 2015. The increase in Renin’s net income reflects gains related to foreign currency and an improved margin primarily due to increased sales of higher margin hardware products.

BBX Sweet Holdings reported sales of $7.2 million and a net loss of ($1.9 million) during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to sales of $6.0 million and net loss of ($537,000) during the comparable period ended March 31, 2015. BBX Sweet Holdings net losses were primarily associated with the costs to integrate companies acquired during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, higher compensation expense related to the hiring of management, and employee severance. Also contributing to higher selling, general and administrative expenses were costs associated with Hoffman’s retail store expansion. It is anticipated that BBX Sweet Holdings will continue to experience losses as it incurs expenses associated with these activities and the continued expansion of its business.

Bluegreen Corporation

Bluegreen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (“Woodbridge”). BBX Capital owns a 46% interest in Woodbridge and BFC Financial Corporation (“BFC”) owns the remaining 54% of Woodbridge. Woodbridge’s principal asset is its 100% ownership of Bluegreen Corporation (“Bluegreen”).

Bluegreen is a sales, marketing, and management company focused on the vacation ownership industry. Bluegreen markets, sells and manages Vacation Ownership Interests (“VOIs”) in resorts, which are generally located in popular, high-volume, “drive-to” vacation destinations. The resorts in which Bluegreen markets, sells or manages VOIs were either developed or acquired by Bluegreen, or were developed and are owned by third parties. Bluegreen earns fees for providing sales and marketing services to these third party developers. Bluegreen also earns fees by providing management services to the Bluegreen Vacation Club and Property Owners Associations (“POAs”), mortgage servicing, VOI title services, reservation services, and construction design and development services. In addition, Bluegreen Vacations provides financing to individual purchasers of VOIs.

For the three month period ended March 31, 2016, Bluegreen paid cash dividends of $10.0 million to Woodbridge Holdings, Bluegreen’s parent company, and Woodbridge in turn, after expenses, paid $4.2 million of cash dividends to BBX Capital and $4.9 million of cash dividends to BFC.

Additional details of BBX Capital’s equity earnings in Woodbridge are in the supplemental tables attached to this press release.

Bluegreen Selected Financial Data

First Quarter 2016 compared to First Quarter 2015:

  • System-wide sales of VOIs were $126.9 million vs. $109.2 million, net of equity trade allowances. Included in system-wide sales are sales of VOIs made under Bluegreen’s “capital-light” business strategy(1), which were $98.6 million vs. $78.4 million, gross of equity trade allowances(2):
    • Sales of third party VOIs on a commission basis were $60.1 million vs. $49.0 million which generated sales and marketing commissions of $40.1 million vs. $32.6 million
    • Sales of secondary market VOIs were $34.2 million vs. $22.6 million
    • Sales of just-in-time VOIs were $4.3 million vs. $6.8 million
  • Sales volume per guest averaged $2,306 vs. $2,393
  • Tours increased 23% compared to prior year
  • Other fee-based services revenue was $25.6 million vs. $23.8 million
  • Net income attributable to Bluegreen was $15.6 million vs. $13.3 million
  • EBITDA was $30.4 million vs. $30.8 million(3)
  • “Free cash flow” (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) was $31.3 million compared to $11.8 million during the same period in 2015
(1)   Bluegreen’s sales of VOIs under its capital-light business strategy include sales of VOIs under fee-based sales and marketing arrangements, just-in-time inventory acquisition arrangements, and secondary market arrangements. Under “just-in-time” arrangements, Bluegreen enters into agreements with third party developers that allow Bluegreen to buy VOI inventory from time to time in close proximity to the timing of when Bluegreen intends to sell such VOIs. Bluegreen also acquires VOI inventory from resorts’ POAs and other third parties close to the time Bluegreen intends to sell such VOIs. Such VOIs are typically obtained by the POAs through foreclosure in connection with maintenance fee defaults, and are generally acquired by Bluegreen at a significant discount. Bluegreen refers to sales of inventory acquired through these arrangements as “Secondary Market Sales.”
(2)   Equity trade allowances are amounts granted to customers upon trading in their existing VOIs in connection with the purchase of additional VOIs.
(3)   See the supplemental tables included in this release for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income.
     

Financial data for BBX Capital Corporation and Bluegreen Corporation is provided in the supplemental financial tables included in this release.

For more complete and detailed information regarding BBX Capital and its financial results, business, operations, and risks, please see BBX Capital’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, and BBX Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is available to view on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, or on BBX Capital’s website, www.BBXCapital.com.

For more complete and detailed information regarding BFC Financial and/or Bluegreen Corporation and their financial results, business, operations and risks, please see BFC’s financial results press release for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, BFC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, and BFC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on BFC’s website, www.BFCFinancial.com.


About BBX Capital Corporation:

BBX Capital (NYSE: BBX) is involved in the acquisition, ownership and management of joint ventures and investments in real estate and real estate development projects, as well as acquisitions, investments and management of middle market operating businesses. In addition, BBX Capital and its controlling shareholder, BFC Financial Corporation, have a 46% and 54% respective ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. As a result of their ownership interests, BBX Capital and BFC together own 100% of Bluegreen. As of March 31, 2016, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $392.1 million, shareholders’ equity attributable to BBX Capital of $336.0 million, and total consolidated equity of $337.3 million. BBX Capital’s book value per share at March 31, 2016 was $20.50.


About Bluegreen Corporation:

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen is a sales, marketing and resort management company, focused on the vacation ownership industry and pursuing a capital-light business strategy. Bluegreen manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 199,000 owners, 66 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,500 resorts worldwide. Bluegreen also offers a portfolio of comprehensive, turnkey, fee-based services, including resort management services, financial services, and sales and marketing services, to or on behalf of third parties. For more information, visit www.BluegreenVacations.com.


About BFC Financial Corporation

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BFC (OTCQB: BFCF) (OTCQB: BFCFB) is a holding company whose principal holdings include an 81% ownership interest in BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) and its indirect ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. BFC owns a 54% equity interest in Woodbridge, the parent company of Bluegreen. BBX Capital owns the remaining 46% equity interest in Woodbridge. As of March 31, 2016, BFC had total consolidated assets of $1.4 billion, shareholders’ equity attributable to BFC of $385.2 million, and total consolidated equity of $493.4 million. BFC’s book value per share at March 31, 2016 was $4.56.


For further information, please visit our family of companies:


BBX Capital: www.BBXCapital.com
Bluegreen Corporation: www.BluegreenVacations.com
BFC Financial Corporation: www.BFCFinancial.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All opinions, forecasts, projections, future plans or other statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and may include words or phrases such as “plans,” “believes,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “our view,” “we see,” “would” and words and phrases of similar import. The forward looking statements in this press release are also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. We can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Future results could differ materially as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of management. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its investments and assets, including the impact of decreases in real estate values on our business generally, the value of its assets, the ability of its borrowers to service their obligations and the value of collateral securing the Company’s loans; the risk of additional charge-offs, impairments and increases in our allowance for loan losses; risks related to litigation and other professional fees including the adverse judgment in the action brought by the SEC against the Company and its former Chairman, risks relating to claims for reimbursement by insurers, and risks relating to the loss of services of the Company’s former Chairman, and reputational risk; adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other financial and credit markets and the impact of such conditions on the Company’s activities; the risk that the legacy assets retained by the Company may not be monetized at the values currently ascribed to them; and the risks associated with the impact of periodic valuation of the Company’s assets for impairment. In addition, this press release contains forward looking statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully implement its business plans, including, but not limited to, its business plans and strategies with respect to BBX Capital Real Estate and BBX Capital Partners, which may not be realized as anticipated, if at all, and the Company’s investments in real estate developments, real estate joint ventures and operating businesses, including its acquisition of Renin Corp., and the acquisitions by BBX Sweet Holdings in the candy and confections industry, may not achieve the returns anticipated or may not be profitable. The Company’s investments in real estate developments, either directly or through joint ventures, will increase exposure to downturns in the real estate and housing markets or expose it to risks associated with real estate development activities, the risk that its joint venture partners may not fulfill their obligations, and the risk that the projects will not be developed as anticipated or be profitable. The Company’s investment in Woodbridge, which owns Bluegreen Corporation, exposes the Company to risks of Bluegreen’s business and its ability to pay dividends to Woodbridge, and risks
inherent in the vacation ownership industry. BBX Sweet Holdings acquisitions and the Company’s acquisition of Renin Corp. exposes the Company to the risks of their respective businesses, which includes the amount and terms of indebtedness associated with the acquisitions which may impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and limit its activities; the failure of the companies to meet financial covenants and that BBX Capital may be required to make further capital contributions or advances to the acquired companies as well as the risk that the integration of these operating businesses may not be completed effectively or on a timely basis, that personnel hired will not have the anticipated expertise or experience, and that the Company may not realize any anticipated benefits or earnings from these companies. Further, Renin’s operations expose the Company to foreign currency exchange risk of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar and Great Britain Pound. Past performance and perceived trends may not be indicative of future results. In addition to the risks and factors identified above, reference is also made to other risks and factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including BBX Capital’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which may be viewed on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, or on BBX Capital’s website, www.BBXCapital.com. BBX Capital cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive.

   
   
BBX CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION – Unaudited  
   
    March 31,     December 31,  
(In thousands, except share data)   2016     2015  
ASSETS              
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 65,845     69,040  
Restricted cash and time deposits     1,345     2,651  
Loans held-for-sale     19,186     21,354  
Loans receivable     33,281     34,035  
Trade receivables, net     14,593     13,732  
Real estate held-for-investment     32,838     31,290  
Real estate held-for-sale     46,165     46,338  
Investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures     42,922     42,962  
Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC     78,070     75,545  
Properties and equipment     18,340     18,083  
Inventories     17,424     16,347  
Goodwill     7,601     7,601  
Other intangible assets     8,007     8,211  
Other assets     6,519     6,316  
    Total assets   $ 392,136     393,505  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY              
Liabilities:              
Accounts payable   $ 10,828     11,059  
Notes payable, net of debt issuance costs     22,128     21,385  
Principal and interest advances on residential loans     10,172     10,356  
Other liabilities     11,726     14,726  
  Total liabilities     54,854     57,526  
Equity:              
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding     –     –  
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 16,199,145 and 16,199,145 shares     162     162  
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 1,800,000 shares; issued and outstanding 195,045 and 195,045 shares     2     2  
Additional paid-in capital     352,519     350,878  
Accumulated deficit     (16,935 )   (16,622 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income     289     384  
  Total BBX Capital Corporation shareholders’ equity     336,037     334,804  
Noncontrolling interest     1,245     1,175  
  Total equity     337,282     335,979  
    Total liabilities and equity   $ 392,136     393,505  
                   
   
   
BBX CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS-UNAUDITED  
   
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
(In thousands, except per share data)   2016     2015  
Revenues:              
Trade sales   $ 20,962     19,535  
Interest income     1,067     818  
Net (losses) gains on the sales of assets     (45 )   2  
Income from real estate operations     1,064     926  
Other     624     428  
  Total revenues     23,672     21,709  
Costs and expenses:              
Cost of goods sold     15,047     13,835  
Interest expense     101     193  
Real estate operating expenses     928     1,180  
Recoveries from loan losses, net     (1,748 )   (3,821 )
Asset recoveries, net     (37 )   (1,063 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses     16,294     15,535  
  Total costs and expenses     30,585     25,859  
Equity in earnings of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC     6,735     5,803  
Equity in net losses of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures     (342 )   (304 )
Foreign exchange gain (loss)     210     (469 )
(Loss) income before income taxes     (310 )   880  
Provision for income taxes     –     3  
Net (loss) income     (310 )   877  
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest     (3 )   157  
Net (loss) income attributable to BBX Capital Corporation   $ (313 )   1,034  
Basic earnings per share   $ (0.02 )   0.06  
Diluted earnings per share   $ (0.02 )   0.06  
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding     16,394     16,172  
Diluted weighted average number of common and common     16,394     16,725  
               

The following table presents BBX Capital’s equity in earnings of Woodbridge (in thousands):

       
    Unaudited  
    For the Three Months Ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)   2016     2015  
Net Income from Bluegreen     17,582     16,050  
Net income attributable to Bluegreen non-controlling interest     (1,937 )   (2,786 )
Net income attributable to Bluegreen   $ 15,645     13,264  
Woodbridge parent only net loss     (1,003 )   (649 )
Net income attributable to Woodbridge     14,642     12,615  
BBX Capital interest in Woodbridge     46.00 %   46.00 %
BBX Capital equity in earnings of Woodbridge   $ 6,735     5,803  
               

The following table presents Bluegreen’s EBITDA, defined below, as well as a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (in thousands):

       
    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2016     2015  
Net Income from Bluegreen     17,582       16,050  
  Add/(Less):                
  Interest income (other than interest earned on VOI notes receivable)     (2,020 )     (65 )
  Interest expense     7,674       9,440  
  Interest expense on Receivable-Backed Debt     (5,080 )     (5,577 )
  Provision for Income and Franchise Taxes     9,895       8,677  
  Depreciation and Amortization     2,351       2,228  
EBITDA   $ 30,402     $ 30,753  
                 

EBITDA is defined as earnings, or net income, before taking into account interest income (excluding interest earned on VOI notes receivable), interest expense (excluding interest expense incurred on financings related to Bluegreen’s receivable-backed notes payable), provision for income taxes and franchise taxes, depreciation and amortization. For purposes of the EBITDA calculation, no adjustments were made for interest income earned on Bluegreen’s VOI notes receivable or the interest expense incurred on debt that is secured by such notes receivable because they are both considered to be part of the operations of Bluegreen’s business.

BBX Capital Contact Info:

Media Contact:
Kip Hunter Marketing
954-765-1329

Aimee Adler
Email: aimee@kiphuntermarketing.com 
Jodi Goldstein
Email: jodi@kiphuntermarketing.com

Investor Relations:
Leo Hinkley
Managing Director
954-940-5300
Email: LHinkley@BBXCapital.com

Source: BBX Capital Corporation

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BBX Capital Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (Marketwired) — 03/15/16 —
BBX Capital Corporation (“BBX Capital” and/or the “Company”) (NYSE: BBX) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2015.

BBX Selected Financial Data

Fourth Quarter 2015 compared to Fourth Quarter 2014:

  • Total consolidated revenues of $45.6 million vs. $27.3 million
  • Net income attributable to BBX Capital of $13.5 million vs. a net loss of ($2.1) million
  • Diluted earnings per share of $0.79 vs. diluted loss per share of ($0.13)
  • Equity in income of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC of $9.0 million vs. $3.3 million
  • Net gains on the sales of assets from BBX Capital Real Estate of $15.8 million vs. $619,000

Full Year Ended December 31, 2015

Compared to the Full Year Ended December 31, 2014

  • Total consolidated revenues of $131.5 million vs. $92.6 million
  • Net income attributable to BBX Capital of $21.8 million vs. $4.7 million
  • Diluted earnings per share of $1.30 vs. $0.28

As of December 31, 2015, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $393.5 million, shareholders’ equity attributable to BBX Capital of $334.8 million, and total consolidated equity of $336.0 million. At December 31, 2015, BBX Capital’s book value per share was $20.42 vs. $19.16 at December 31, 2014.

“We are pleased with the overall progress of our core business segments which include our ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation (‘Bluegreen’) and BBX Capital. BBX Capital Real Estate had a solid year of monetization of legacy real estate assets, and new joint venture transactions partnering with high-profile developers. BBX Capital Partners continued to acquire additional businesses in its BBX Sweet Holdings business, and to focus on product development, marketing, integration of facilities and systems, as well as recruit seasoned executives, in both its BBX Sweet Holdings and Renin businesses. While these activities impact current earnings, they are being pursued in an effort to create long term value at BBX Capital. Bluegreen had another strong year in revenue growth as well as continued success in its capital light and fee-based services business model which resulted in significant cash flow and dividends paid to both BBX and BFC,” commented BBX Capital’s Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jarett S. Levan. “We are generally pleased with the performance of our core business segments in 2015 and believe these results reflect the continued pursuit of our broader goal of transitioning into a business platform of diverse activities with a focus on long term growth.”

BBX Capital Real Estate

BBX Capital Real Estate includes our real estate joint ventures and our BankAtlantic legacy portfolio of loans and foreclosed real estate. As previously announced, we are liquidating some legacy real estate and loans while holding and managing others for capital appreciation and development. Highlights during the fourth quarter of 2015 include:

  • BBX Capital Real Estate’s investment in the approximately 128 acre master-planned community of Bonterra in Hialeah, Florida:
    • The Company closed on the sale of an approximate 36 acre parcel of land to Lennar Corporation (“Lennar”) for a gain of $12.3 million. The Company received total consideration from the sale of $26.2 million, $16.2 million in cash and a $10.0 million promissory note. Lennar plans to build approximately 463 single-family homes, villas and townhomes on the parcel. The Company entered into a joint venture agreement with The Altman Companies to develop Altis at Bonterra. The Altman Companies plans to develop 314 apartment homes on approximately 14 acres.
  • BBX Capital Real Estate’s investment in the approximately 47 acre mixed-use development known as Gardens on Millenia in Orlando, Florida:
    • The Company entered into a joint venture agreement with ContraVest to develop The Addison on Millenia. The Addison on Millenia is currently planned to consist of nine, two, three and four story buildings with a total of 292 apartment homes. Located on an approximate 11.8 acre parcel, the community is expected to feature a mix of one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes.
    • The Company sold a 15.46 acre land parcel to Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) for a gain of $0.5 million and total consideration of $8.6 million in cash. Costco plans to build an approximate 152,000 square foot store and gas station. The Company entered into a joint venture with Stiles Corporation to develop an approximate 141,100 square foot retail center adjacent to Costco which is planned to include Hobby Lobby and Academy Sports as anchors along with 23,200 square feet of inline retail space.

BBX Capital Partners

BBX Capital Partners is actively engaged in investments in operating companies. BBX Capital Partners’ primary investments as of December 31, 2015 were in Renin Holdings, LLC (“Renin”) and BBX Sweet Holdings.

Renin reported sales of $13.0 million and a net loss of ($1.0 million) during the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to sales of $13.8 million and a net loss of ($651,000) during the comparable period ended December 31, 2014. The increase in Renin’s net loss reflects higher selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the recruitment and hiring of several new executives and marketing initiatives partially offset by a higher net margin primarily due to changes in product mix.

BBX Sweet Holdings reported sales of $10.6 million and a net loss of ($3.0 million) and sales of $9.5 million and net earnings of $1.9 million during the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. BBX Sweet Holdings net losses resulted from increases in selling, general and administrative expenses as well as from a lower gross margin. The higher selling, general and administrative expenses reflected operating expenses associated with companies acquired, increased compensation expense for the recruitment and hiring of industry professionals, consulting fees as BBX Sweet Holdings seeks to expand its business both organically and through acquisition, and the costs of opening new retail locations at Hoffman’s Chocolates. In 2014, BBX Sweet Holdings earnings included a $3.1 million benefit for income taxes relating to 2014 acquisitions.

Bluegreen Corporation

Bluegreen is a sales, marketing and resort management company, focused on the vacation ownership industry. Bluegreen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (“Woodbridge”). BBX Capital owns a 46% interest in Woodbridge and BFC owns the remaining 54% of Woodbridge. Woodbridge’s principal asset is its 100% ownership of Bluegreen Corporation (“Bluegreen”).

For the year ended December 31, 2015, Bluegreen paid cash dividends of $54.4 million to Woodbridge Holdings, Bluegreen’s parent company, and Woodbridge in turn, after expenses, paid $23.8 million of cash dividends pro rata to BBX Capital (46%) and paid $28.0 million of cash dividends pro rata to BFC (54%).

Additional details of BBX Capital’s equity earnings in Woodbridge are in the supplemental tables attached to this press release.

Bluegreen Selected Financial Data 

Fourth Quarter 2015 compared to Fourth Quarter 2014:

  • System-wide sales of Vacation Ownership Interests (“VOIs”) were $141.6 million vs. $123.6 million. Included in system-wide sales are sales of VOIs made under Bluegreen’s “capital-light” business strategy(1), which were $112.5 million vs. $74.3 million, gross of equity trade allowances(2):
    • Secondary market sales of VOIs were $49.7 million vs. $8.6 million
    • Just-in-time sales of VOIs were $1.8 million vs. $10.8 million
    • Sales of third party VOIs on a commission basis were $61.1 million vs. $55.0 million and generated sales and marketing commissions of $42.1 million vs. $35.3 million
  • Sales volume per guest averaged $2,424 vs. $2,386
  • Tours increased 14% compared to prior year
  • Other fee-based services revenue was $24.1 million vs. $23.1 million
  • Net income was $21.1 million vs. $10.5 million
  • EBITDA was $34.7 million vs. $26.9 million(3)
  • Generated “free cash flow” (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) of $9.3 million compared to $36.2 million during the same period in 2014 — development expenditures incurred in connection with the construction of VOI inventory at Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations resorts was the primary reason for this decrease.

Bluegreen Selected Financial Data

Full Year Ended December 31, 2015

Compared to the Full Year Ended December 31, 2014

  • System-wide sales of Vacation Ownership Interests (“VOIs”) were $552.7 million vs. $523.8 million. Included in system-wide sales are sales of VOIs made under Bluegreen’s “capital-light” business strategy (1), of $417.5 million vs. $366.4 million, gross of equity trade allowances(2):
    • Secondary market sales of VOIs were $138.5 million vs. $88.3 million
    • Just-in-time sales of VOIs were $27.6 million vs. $56.8 million
    • Sales of third party VOIs on a commission basis were $251.4 million vs. $221.3 million which generated sales and marketing commissions of $173.7 million vs. $144.2 million
  • Sales price per guest averaged $2,382 vs. $2,346
  • Tours increased 5% compared to prior year
  • Other fee-based services revenue was $97.5 million from $92.1 million
  • Net income was $82.0 million vs. $69.0 million
  • EBITDA was $143.2 million vs. $135.2 million (3)
  • Generated “free cash flow” (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) of $72.1 million compared to $129.5 million – development expenditures incurred in connection with the construction of VOI inventory at Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations resorts was the primary reason for this decrease.

(1) Bluegreen’s sales of VOIs under its capital-light business strategy include sales of VOIs under fee-based sales and marketing arrangements, just-in-time inventory acquisition arrangements, and secondary market arrangements. Under “just-in-time” arrangements, Bluegreen enters into agreements with third party developers that allow Bluegreen to buy VOI inventory from time to time in close proximity to the timing of when Bluegreen intends to sell such VOIs. Bluegreen also acquires VOI inventory from resorts’ property owner associations (“POAs”) and other third parties close to the time Bluegreen intends to sell such VOIs. Such VOIs are typically obtained by the POAs through foreclosure in connection with maintenance fee defaults, and are generally acquired by Bluegreen at a significant discount. Bluegreen refers to sales of inventory acquired through these arrangements as “Secondary Market Sales”.
(2) Equity trade allowances are amounts granted to customers upon trading in their existing VOIs in connection with the purchase of additional VOIs.
(3) See the supplemental tables included in this release for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income.

Financial data for BBX Capital Corporation and Bluegreen Corporation is provided in the supplemental financial tables included in this release.

For more complete and detailed information regarding BBX Capital and its financial results, business, operations, and risks, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is available to view on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, and/or on BBX Capital’s website, www.BBXCapital.com. 

For more detailed information regarding Bluegreen and its financial results, business, operations and risks, please see BFC’s financial results press release for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015, and BFC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and/or BFC’s website, www.BFCFinancial.com.


About BBX Capital Corporation:

BBX Capital (NYSE: BBX) is involved in the acquisition, ownership and management of joint ventures and investments in real estate and real estate development projects, as well as acquisitions, investments and management of middle market operating businesses. In addition, BBX Capital and its controlling shareholder, BFC Financial Corporation, have a 46% and 54% respective ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. As a result of their ownership interests, BBX Capital and BFC together own 100% of Bluegreen. As of December 31, 2015, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $393.5 million, shareholders’ equity attributable to BBX Capital of $334.8 million, and total consolidated equity of $336.0 million. BBX Capital’s book value per share at December 31, 2015 was $20.42.


For further information, please visit our family of companies:

BBX Capital: www.BBXCapital.com
Bluegreen Corporation: www.BluegreenVacations.com
BBX Capital Real Estate: www.BBXCapitalRealEstate.com
BBX Capital Partners: www.BBXCapitalPartners.com
BBX Sweet Holdings: www.BBXSweetHoldings.com 
Renin Corporation: www.ReninCorp.com
BFC Financial Corporation: www.BFCFinancial.com


About Bluegreen Corporation:

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen is a sales, marketing and resort management company, focused on the vacation ownership industry and pursuing a capital-light business strategy. Bluegreen manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 199,000 owners, 66 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,500 resorts worldwide. Bluegreen also offers a portfolio of comprehensive, turnkey, fee-based services, including resort management services, financial services, and sales and marketing services, to or on behalf of third parties. For more information, visit www.BluegreenVacations.com.


About BFC Financial Corporation

:

BFC (OTCQB: BFCF)(OTCQB: BFCFB) is a holding company whose principal holdings include an 81% ownership interest in BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) and its indirect ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. BFC owns a 54% equity interest in Woodbridge, the parent company of Bluegreen. BBX Capital owns the remaining 46% equity interest in Woodbridge. As of December 31, 2015, BFC had total consolidated assets of $1.3 billion, shareholders’ equity attributable to BFC of $376.8 million, and total consolidated equity of $482.9 million. BFC’s book value per share at December 31, 2015 was $4.46. 

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All opinions, forecasts, projections, future plans or other statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and may include words or phrases such as “plans,” “believes,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “our view,” “we see,” “would” and words and phrases of similar import. The forward looking statements in this press release are also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. We can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Future results could differ materially as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of management. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its investments and assets, including the impact of decreases in real estate values or high unemployment rates on our business generally, the value of its assets, the ability of its borrowers to service their obligations and the value of collateral securing the Company’s loans; the risk that loan losses will continue and the risks of additional charge-offs, impairments and required increases in our allowance for loan losses; risks related to litigation and other professional fees including the adverse judgment in the action brought by the SEC against the Company and its Chairman, risks relating to claims for reimbursement by insurers, and risks relating to the loss of services of the Company’s Chairman, and reputational risk, adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other financial and credit markets and the impact of such conditions on the Company’s activities; the risk that the legacy assets retained by the Company may not be monetized at the values currently ascribed to them; and the risks associated with the impact of periodic valuation of the Company’s assets for impairment. In addition, this press release contains forward looking statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully implement its business plans, including, but not limited to, its business plans and strategies with respect to BBX Capital Real Estate and BBX Capital Partners, which may not be realized as anticipated, if at all, and the Company’s investments in real estate developments, real estate joint ventures and operating businesses, including its acquisition of Renin Corp., and the acquisitions by BBX Sweet Holdings in the candy and confections industry, may not achieve the returns anticipated or may not be profitable. The Company’s investments in real estate developments, either directly or through joint ventures, will increase exposure to downturns in the real estate and housing markets or expose it to risks associated with real estate development activities, including risks associated with obtaining zoning and entitlements, the risk that its joint venture partners may not fulfill their obligations, and the risk that the projects will not be developed as anticipated or be profitable. Additionally, contracts to sell real estate entered into by the Company or its joint ventures may not be completed on the terms provided in the contract, or at all. The Company’s investment in Woodbridge, which owns Bluegreen Corporation, exposes the Company to risks of Bluegreen’s business and its ability to pay dividends to Woodbridge, and risks
inherent in the vacation ownership industry. BBX Sweet Holdings acquisitions and the Company’s acquisition of Renin Corp. exposes the Company to the risks of their respective businesses, which includes the amount and terms of indebtedness associated with the acquisitions which may impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and limit its activities; the failure of the companies to meet financial covenants and that BBX Capital may be required to make further capital contributions or advances to the acquired companies as well as the risk that the integration of these operating businesses may not be completed effectively or on a timely basis, that personnel hired will not have the anticipated expertise or experience, and that the Company may not realize any anticipated benefits or earnings from these companies. Further, Renin’s operations expose the Company to foreign currency exchange risk of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar and Great Britain Pound. Past performance and perceived trends may not be indicative of future results. In addition to the risks and factors identified above, reference is also made to other risks and factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which may be viewed on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, or on BBX Capital’s website, www.BBXCapital.com. BBX Capital cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive. 

BBX CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION – Unaudited

           
    December 31,  
(In thousands, except share data)   2015   2014  
ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents ($0 and $4,993 in Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)) $ 69,040   58,819  
Restricted cash and time deposits   2,651   –  
Loans held-for-sale ($0 and $35,423 in VIEs)   21,354   35,423  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $0 and $977 ($0 and $18,972, net of allowance of $0 and $977 in VIEs)   34,035   26,844  
Trade receivables, net of allowance for bad debts of $404 and $148   13,732   13,416  
Real estate held-for-investment ($0 and $19,945 in VIEs)   31,290   76,552  
Real estate held-for-sale ($0 and $13,745 in VIEs)   46,338   41,733  
Investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   42,962   16,065  
Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC   75,545   73,026  
Properties and equipment ($0 and $7,561 in VIEs)   18,083   16,717  
Inventories   16,347   14,505  
Goodwill   7,601   7,377  
Other intangible assets   8,211   8,440  
Other assets ($0 and $1,017 in VIEs)   6,352   4,019  
    Total assets $ 393,541   392,936  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Liabilities:          
Accounts payable $ 11,059   9,603  
BB&T preferred interest in FAR, LLC ($0 and $12,348 in VIE)   –   12,348  
Notes payable to Woodbridge Holdings, LLC   –   11,750  
Notes payable   21,421   17,923  
Principal and interest advances on residential loans ($0 and $11,171 in VIE)   10,356   11,171  
Other liabilities ($0 and $1,431 in VIE)   14,726   18,861  
  Total liabilities   57,562   81,656  
Equity:          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   –   –  
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 16,199,145 and 15,977,322 shares   162   160  
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 1,800,000 shares; issued and outstanding 195,045 and 195,045 shares   2   2  
Additional paid-in capital   350,878   347,937  
Accumulated deficit   (16,622 ) (38,396 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income   384   85  
  Total BBX Capital Corporation shareholders’ equity   334,804   309,788  
Noncontrolling interest   1,175   1,492  
  Total equity   335,979   311,280  
    Total liabilities and equity $ 393,541   392,936  
           
   
   

BBX CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS-UNAUDITED

           
    For the Three Months   For the Years  
    Ended December 31,   Ended December 31,  
(In thousands, except share and per share data)   2015   2014   2015   2014  
Revenues:                  
Trade sales $ 23,629   24,150   84,284   74,084  
Interest income   4,428   986   10,056   5,164  
Net gains on the sales of assets   15,796   619   31,092   5,527  
Income from real estate operations   1,097   1,041   3,887   5,516  
Other   674   477   2,164   2,354  
  Total revenues   45,624   27,273   131,483   92,645  
Costs and expenses:   –   –          
Cost of goods sold   18,491   18,076   62,707   54,682  
BB&T’s priority return in FAR distributions   –   78   68   736  
Interest expense   133   383   258   1,580  
Real estate operating expenses   1,725   1,369   4,773   6,296  
Recoveries from (provision for) loan losses   1,399   (4,517 ) (13,457 ) (7,155 )
Asset (impairments) recoveries, net   1,886   (136 ) 287   7,015  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   16,512   20,072   65,936   52,296  
  Total costs and expenses   40,146   35,325   120,572   115,450  
Equity in earnings of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC   9,033   3,317   14,974   25,282  
Equity in losses of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures   (812 ) (322 ) (1,565 ) (559 )
Foreign currency exchange loss   (403 ) (230 ) (1,038 ) (715 )
Income (loss) before income taxes   13,296   (5,287 ) 23,282   1,203  
(Benefit) provision for income taxes   5   (3,107 ) (245 ) (3,101 )
Net income (loss)   13,291   (2,180 ) 23,527   4,304  
Less: net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest   195   124   (1,753 ) 391  
Net income (loss) attributable to BBX Capital Corporation $ 13,486   (2,056 ) 21,774   4,695  
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.82   (0.13 ) 1.34   0.29  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.79   (0.13 ) 1.30   0.28  
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding   16,394   16,172   16,229   16,043  
Diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding   17,001   16,172   16,805   16,678  
                   
                   
                   


BBX Capital’s equity in earnings of Woodbridge was as follows:

       
    BBX Capital Equity Earnings in Woodbridge- Unaudited  
    For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)   2015   2014  
Bluegreen Net Income   21,103   10,466  
Net income attributable to Bluegreen non-controlling interest   (2,362 ) (2,614 )
Net income attributable to Bluegreen $ 18,741   7,852  
Woodbridge parent only net income (loss)   897   (641 )
Net income attributable to Woodbridge   19,638   7,211  
BBX Capital interest in Woodbridge   46.00 % 46.00 %
BBX Capital earnings in Woodbridge $ 9,033   3,317  
       
       
    BBX Capital Equity Earnings in Woodbridge- Unaudited  
    For the Year Ended December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)   2015   2014  
Bluegreen Net Income $ 82,009   68,957  
Net income attributable to Bluegreen non-controlling interest   (11,705 ) (11,411 )
Net income attributable to Bluegreen   70,304   57,546  
Woodbridge parent only net loss   (37,752 ) (2,585 )
Net income attributable to Woodbridge   32,552   54,961  
BBX Capital interest in Woodbridge   46.00 % 46.00 %
BBX Capital earnings in Woodbridge $ 14,974   25,282  

The following tables present Bluegreen’s EBITDA, defined below, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, as well as a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (in thousands):

         
      For the Three Months Ended  
      December 31,  
      2015     2014  
Income from – Woodbridge $ 22,000   $ 9,825  
Income (loss) from Woodbridge parent only   897     (641 )
Net Income from Bluegreen   21,103     10,466  
  Add/(Less):            
  Interest income (other than interest earned on VOI notes receivable)   (2,061 )   (65 )
  Interest expense   9,272     10,150  
  Interest expense on Receivable-Backed Debt   (4,826 )   (5,246 )
  Provision for Income and Franchise Taxes   8,781     8,689  
  Depreciation and Amortization   2,401     2,915  
EBITDA $ 34,670   $ 26,909  
         
         
      For the Years Ended  
      December 31,  
      2015     2014  
Income from – Woodbridge $ 44,257   $ 66,372  
Loss from Woodbridge parent only   (37,752 )   (2,585 )
Net Income from Bluegreen   82,009     68,957  
  Add/(Less):            
  Interest income (other than interest earned on VOI notes receivable)   (5,860 )   (646 )
  Interest expense   35,698     41,324  
  Interest expense on Receivable-Backed Debt   (20,307 )   (23,415 )
  Provision for Income and Franchise Taxes   42,502     40,500  
  Depreciation and Amortization   9,183     8,511  
EBITDA $ 143,225   $ 135,231  
             

EBITDA is defined as earnings, or net income, before taking into account interest income (excluding interest earned on VOI notes receivable), interest expense (excluding interest expense incurred on financings related to Bluegreen’s receivable-backed notes payable), provision for income taxes and franchise taxes, depreciation and amortization. For purposes of the EBITDA calculation, no adjustments were made for interest income earned on Bluegreen’s VOI notes receivable or the interest expense incurred on debt that is secured by such notes receivable because they are both considered to be part of the operations of Bluegreen’s business.

The Company considers Bluegreen’s EBITDA to be an indicator of Bluegreen’s operating performance, and it is used to measure Bluegreen’s ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand its business. EBITDA is also used by companies, lenders, investors and others because it excludes certain items that can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. For example, interest expense can be dependent on a company’s capital structure, debt levels and credit ratings. Accordingly, the impact of interest expense on earnings can vary significantly among companies. The tax positions of companies can also vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the jurisdictions in which they operate. As a result, effective tax rates and provision for income taxes can vary considerably among companies. EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization because companies utilize productive assets of different ages and use different methods of both acquiring and depreciating productive assets. These differences can result in considerable variability in the relative costs of productive assets and the depreciation and amortization expense among companies.

BBX Capital Contact Info:

Media Contact:
Kip Hunter Marketing
954-765-1329
Aimee Adler/ Jodi Goldstein
Email: aimee@kiphuntermarketing.com, jodi@kiphuntermarketing.com 

Investor Relations:
Leo Hinkley
Managing Director
954- 940-5300
Email: LHinkley@BBXCapital.com

Source: BBX Capital Corporation

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