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GVC Holdings PLCUNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K xx ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 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 0-19292 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 03-0300793 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 912-8000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Title of Each class Common Stock, $0.01 par value Trading Symbol(s) BXG Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨¨ No xx Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨¨ No xx 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 xx 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 xx No ¨¨ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 ¨¨ Non-accelerated filer oo Accelerated Filer xx Smaller reporting company oo Emerging growth company xx 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. xx Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨¨ No xx The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 28, 2019, the last trading day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $84.0 million (based on the closing sale price of the common stock on that date on the New York Stock Exchange). As of February 28, 2020, there were 74,362,693 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding. Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 Item 1. Item 1A. Item 1B. Item 2. Item 3. Item 4. Item 5. Item 6. Item 7. Item 7A. Item 8. Item 9. Item 9A. Item 9B. Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Item 13. Item 14. Business Risk Factors Unresolved Staff Comments Properties Legal Proceedings Mine Safety Disclosures PART I PART II Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Selected Financial Data Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Controls and Procedures Other Information Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Executive Compensation Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Principal Accountant Fees and Services PART III PART IV Item 15. Item 16. SIGNATURES Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules Form 10-K Summary Page 6 24 43 43 43 46 47 49 50 70 72 110 110 111 112 112 112 112 112 112 124 125 2 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements PART I This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “projects,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “could,” “outlook,” “potential,” and similar expressions or words and phrases of similar import. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our future financial performance, business prospects and strategy, anticipated financial position, liquidity and capital needs and other similar matters. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, among others: · adverse trends or disruptions in economic conditions generally or in the vacation ownership, vacation rental and travel industries; · adverse changes to, expirations or terminations of, or interruptions in, business and strategic relationships, management contracts, exchange networks or other strategic marketing alliances, and the risk that our business relationship with Bass Pro under the revised terms of our marketing agreement may not be as profitable as under the prior terms, or at all, or otherwise result in the benefits anticipated; · the risks of the real estate market and the risks associated with real estate development, including a decline in real estate values and a deterioration of other conditions relating to the real estate market and real estate development; · decreased demand from prospective purchasers of vacation ownership interests (“VOIs”); · our ability to maintain inventory of VOIs for sale; · the availability of financing and our ability to sell, securitize or borrow against our consumer loans; · adverse events or trends in vacation destinations and regions where the resorts in our network are located, including weather-related events; · our indebtedness may impact our financial condition and results of operations, and the terms of our indebtedness may limit, among other things, our activities and ability to pay dividends, and we may not comply with the terms of our indebtedness; · changes in our senior management; · our ability to comply with regulations applicable to the vacation ownership industry or otherwise related to our business and activities, and the costs of compliance efforts or a failure to comply; · our ability to successfully implement our growth strategy and plans and the impact they may have on our results and financial conditions, including that any increased developed VOI sales efforts may not be successful and may impact our cash flows; · our ability to compete effectively in the highly competitive vacation ownership industry and against hotel and other hospitality and lodging alternatives; 3 · our ability to enhance the Vacation Club experience for our Vacation Club owners and risks related to our efforts and expenses in connection therewith, including that expenses may be greater than anticipated; · our customers’ compliance with their payment obligations under financing provided by us, the increased presence and efforts of “timeshare-exit” firms and the success of actions which we may take in connection therewith, and the impact of defaults on our operating results and liquidity position; · the ratings of third-party rating agencies, including the impact of any downgrade on our ability to obtain, renew or extend credit facilities, or otherwise raise funds; · changes in our business model and marketing efforts, plans or strategies, which may cause marketing expenses to increase or adversely impact our revenue, operating results and financial condition, and such expenses as well as our investments, including investments in new and expanded sales offices, and other sales and marketing initiatives, including screening methods and data driven analysis, may not achieve the desired results; · technology and other changes and factors which may impact our telemarketing efforts, including new cell phone technologies that identify or block marketing vendor calls; · the impact of the resale market for VOIs on our business, operating results and financial condition; · risks associated with our relationships with third-party developers, including that third-party developers who provide VOIs to be sold by us pursuant to fee-based services or just-in-time arrangements may not provide VOIs when planned and that third-party developers may not fulfill their obligations to us or to the homeowners associations that maintain the resorts they developed; · risks associated with legal proceedings and regulatory proceedings, examinations or audits of our operations including claims of noncompliance with applicable regulations or for development related defects, and the impact they may have on our financial condition and operating results, including the costs associated with regulatory compliance; · audits of our or our subsidiaries’ tax returns, including that they may result in the imposition of additional taxes; · environmental liabilities, including claims with respect to mold or hazardous or toxic substances, and their impact on our financial condition and operating results; · risks that public health issues, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak, and natural disasters, including hurricanes, may adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and operating results; · any damage to physical assets or interruption of access to physical assets or operations resulting from public health issues, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak, or from hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, windstorms or other natural disasters, which may increase in frequency or severity due to climate change or other factors; · our ability to maintain the integrity of internal or customer data, the failure of which could result in damage to our reputation and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits; · risks related to potential business expansion or other opportunities that we may pursue, including that they may involve significant costs and the incurrence of significant indebtedness and may not be successful; 4 · the updating of, and developments with respect to, technology, including the cost involved in updating our technology and the impact that any failure to keep pace with developments in technology could have on our operations or competitive position, and our information technology expenditures may not result in the expected benefits; · the impact on our consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting of the adoption of new accounting standards; and · other risks and uncertainties inherent to our business, the vacation ownership industry and the ownership of our common stock, including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of, and elsewhere in, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. In addition, past performance may not be indicative of future results, and comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, and all such information should only be viewed as historical data. Given these uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and you should read this Annual Report on Form 10-K with the understanding that actual future results, levels of activity, performance, and events and circumstances may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Terms Used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K Except as otherwise noted or where the context requires otherwise, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “Bluegreen Vacations,” “Bluegreen,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries. References to “Adjusted EBITDA” means earnings, or net income, before taking into account interest income (excluding interest earned on VOI notes receivable), interest expense (excluding interest expense incurred on debt secured by our VOI notes receivable), income and franchise taxes, loss (gain) on assets held for sale, depreciation and amortization, amounts attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC (“Bluegreen/Big Cedar”) (in which we own a 51% interest), and items that we believe are not representative of ongoing operating results. Accordingly, amounts paid, accrued or incurred in connection with the Bass Pro Settlement in June 2019 as described herein were excluded in the computation of Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2019. For purposes of the Adjusted EBITDA calculation for any period, no adjustments were made for interest income earned on our 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 our business. Refer to “Part II—Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Key Business and Financial Metrics Used by Management” for further discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and certain other financial metrics which we believe represent important operating measures. Market and Industry Data Market and industry data used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been obtained from our internal surveys, industry publications, unpublished industry data and estimates, discussions with industry sources and other currently available information. The sources for this data include, without limitation, the American Resort Development Association. Industry publications generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there can be no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. We have not independently verified such data. Similarly, our internal surveys, while believed by us to be reliable, have not been verified by any independent sources. Accordingly, such data may not prove to be accurate. 5 Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and uncertainties as the other forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as described above. Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names We own or have rights to use a number of registered and common law trademarks, trade names and service marks in connection with our business, including, but not limited to, Bluegreen, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations, Bluegreen Traveler Plus, Bluegreen Vacation Club, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar and the Bluegreen Logo. This Annual Report on Form 10-K also refers to trademarks, trade names and service marks of other organizations. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, World Golf Village is registered by World Golf Foundation, Inc.; Big Cedar, Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are registered by Bass Pro Trademarks, LP; Ascend, Ascend Hotel Collection, Ascend Resort Collection, Choice Privileges, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn are registered by Choice Hotels International, Inc.; and Suburban Extended Stay Hotel is registered by Suburban Franchise Systems, Inc. All trademarks, service marks or trade names referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are the property of their respective holders. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, trade names and service marks referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K appear without the ® and ™ symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate in any way that we or the owner will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, all rights to such trademarks, trade names and service marks. Item 1. Business. Our Business We are a leading vacation ownership company that markets and sells VOIs and manages resorts in popular leisure and urban destinations. Our resort network includes 45 Club Resorts (resorts in which owners in the Bluegreen Vacation Club (“Vacation Club”) have the right to use most of the units in connection with their VOI ownership) and 23 Club Associate Resorts (resorts in which owners in our Vacation Club have the right to use a limited number of units in connection with their VOI ownership). Our Club Resorts and Club Associate Resorts are primarily located in high-volume, “drive-to” vacation locations, including Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and Charleston, among others. Through our points-based system, the approximately 220,000 owners in our Vacation Club have the flexibility to stay at units available at any of our resorts and have access to over 11,350 other hotels and resorts through partnerships and exchange networks. We have a robust sales and marketing platform supported by exclusive marketing relationships with nationally-recognized consumer brands, such as Bass Pro and Choice Hotels. These marketing relationships drive sales within our core demographic, which is described below. Prior to 2009, our vacation ownership business consisted solely of the sale of VOIs in resorts that we had developed or acquired (“developed VOI sales”). While we continue to conduct such sales and development activities, we also derive a significant portion of our revenue from our capital-light business model, with the goal of utilizing our expertise and infrastructure to generate both VOI sales and recurring revenue from third parties without the significant capital investment generally associated with the development and acquisition of resorts. Our capital-light business activities include sales of VOIs owned by third-party developers pursuant to which we are paid a commission (“fee-based sales”) and sales of VOIs that we purchase under just-in-time (“JIT”) arrangements with third-party developers or from secondary market sources. In addition, we provide resorts and resort developers with other fee-based services, including resort management, mortgage servicing, title services and construction management. We also offer financing to qualified VOI purchasers, which generates significant interest income. 6 (1) Excludes “Other Income, Net” which primarily consists of business interruption insurance proceeds during 2019. Our Vacation Club has grown from approximately 170,000 owners as of December 31, 2012 to approximately 220,000 owners as of December 31, 2019. We primarily serve a demographic we consider generally underpenetrated within the vacation ownership industry, as the typical Vacation Club owner has an average annual household income of approximately $79,000 as compared to an industry average of $86,000. According to U.S. census data, households with an annual income of $50,000 to $100,000 represents approximately 30% of the total population. We believe our ability to effectively scale our transaction size to suit our customer, as well as our high-quality, conveniently- located, “drive-to” resorts are key to attracting our core target demographic. Our History We were organized in 1985 as a Massachusetts corporation named Patten Corporation, primarily focused on retail land sales to consumers. In 1994, we entered into the vacation ownership industry. In 1996, we changed our name to Bluegreen Corporation. From 1986 through April 2, 2013, our common stock was publicly listed and traded on the NYSE. On April 2, 2013, Woodbridge Holdings Corporation (“Woodbridge”), a wholly owned subsidiary of BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) (“BBX Capital”), acquired all of the shares of our common stock not previously owned by it, and we became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Woodbridge. BBX Capital is a Florida-based publicly traded diversified holding company. On March 10, 2014, we were redomiciled from a Massachusetts corporation to a Florida corporation. On September 25, 2017, we changed our name to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation. On November 17, 2017, we consummated the initial public offering of our common stock. BBX Capital continues to own approximately 90% of our outstanding common stock through its wholly owned subsidiary. Our common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol “BXG.” Our Reportable Segments We report our results of operations through two reportable segments: (i) Sales of VOIs and financing; and (ii) resort operations and club management. Our sales of VOIs and financing segment includes our marketing and sales activities related to the VOIs that we own, sales of VOIs through fee-based arrangements with third-party developers, consumer financing activities in connection with sales of VOIs that we own, and our provision of title services through a wholly-owned subsidiary. 7 Our resort operations and club management segment includes our provision of management services to our Vacation Club and to a majority of the homeowners associations (“HOAs”) of the resorts within our Vacation Club. In connection with those services, we also provide club reservation services, services to owners and billing and collections services to our Vacation Club and certain HOAs. Additionally, we generate revenue within our resort operations and club management segment from our Traveler Plus program, food and beverage and other retail operations, the provision of rental services to third parties, and the management of construction activities of certain of our fee- based clients. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 17: Segment Reporting to our audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our reportable segments. Our Products Vacation Ownership Interests Since entering the vacation ownership industry in 1994, we have generated over 711,000 VOI sales transactions, including over 167,000 fee-based sales transactions. Our Vacation Club owners receive an annual or biennial allotment of “points” in perpetuity (supported by an underlying deeded VOI held in trust for the owner) that may be used to stay at any of our 45 Club Resorts and 23 Club Associate Resorts. Vacation Club owners can use their points to stay in resorts for varying lengths of time, starting at a minimum of two nights. The number of points required for a stay at a resort depends on a variety of factors, including resort location, size of the unit, vacation season and the days of the week. Under this system, Vacation Club owners can select vacations according to their schedules, space needs and available points. Subject to certain restrictions and fees, Vacation Club owners are typically allowed to carry over any unused points for one year and to “borrow” points from the next year. Vacation Club owners may also take advantage of various other lodging and vacation opportunities available to them as described under “Value Proposition” below. Each of our Club Resorts and Club Associate Resorts is managed by an HOA, which is governed by a board of directors or trustees. The board hires a management company to which it delegates many of the rights and responsibilities of the HOA, including landscaping, security, housekeeping, garbage collection, utilities, insurance procurement, laundry and repairs and maintenance. Vacation Club owners pay annual maintenance fees which cover the costs of operating all of the resorts in the Vacation Club system, including fees for real estate taxes and reserves for capital improvements. If a Vacation Club owner does not pay such charges, his or her use rights may be suspended and ultimately terminated, subject to the applicable lender’s first mortgage lien, if any, on such owner’s VOI. We provide management services to 49 resorts and the Vacation Club through contractual arrangements with HOAs. We have a 100% renewal rate on management contracts from our Club Resorts. Value Proposition Our Vacation Club’s points-based platform offers owners significant flexibility. As reflected in the chart below, basic Vacation Club ownership entitles owners to use their points to stay at any of our 45 Club Resorts and 23 Club Associate Resorts, as well as to access more than 4,300 resorts available through the Resort Condominiums International, LLC (“RCI”) exchange network. For a nominal annual fee and transaction fees, Vacation Club owners can join and utilize our Traveler Plus program, which enables them to use their points to access an additional 46 direct exchange resorts, and other vacation experiences, such as cruises. Vacation Club owners can convert their Vacation Club points into Choice Privileges points, which can be used for stays in Choice Hotels’ properties. In addition, Traveler Plus members can directly use their Vacation Club points for stays in Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection properties, a network of historic and boutique hotels located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Latin America. Overall, there are more than 7,000 hotels in the Choice Hotels network, located in over 40 countries and territories, and Choice Hotels’ brands include the Ascend Hotel Collection, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Hotels and Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn. We continuously seek new ways to provide value to our Vacation Club owners, including enhanced product offerings, new resort locations, broader vacation experiences and further technological innovation, all of which are designed to increase guest satisfaction. 8 Approximately 67% of Vacation Club owners are enrolled in Traveler Plus. During the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 7% of Vacation Club owners utilized the RCI exchange network. Vacation Club Resort Locations and Amenities As shown in the map below, our Vacation Club resorts are primarily located on the U.S. East Coast and Midwest. The 46 direct-exchange resorts available to Traveler Plus members are concentrated along the West Coast and Hawaii. We believe that, together, this provides a broad geographic offering of resorts available to our Vacation Club owners. 9 Vacation Club resorts are primarily “drive-to” resort destinations as approximately 88% of our Vacation Club owners live within a four-hour drive of at least one of our resorts. Our resorts are generally located in popular vacation destinations, such as Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, and Nevada, and represent a diverse mix of resort and urban destinations, allowing Vacation Club owners the ability to customize their vacation experience. In addition, we offer our Vacation Club owners access to Aruba. Our resort network also offers a diverse mix of experiences and accommodations. Unlike some of our competitors that maintain static brand design standards across resorts and geographies, we seek to design resorts that capture the uniqueness of a particular location. Our distinctive resorts are designed to create an authentic experience and connection to their unique and varied locations. Our resorts typically feature condominium-style accommodations with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, entertainment centers and in-room laundry appliances. Many resorts feature a clubhouse (including a pool, game room, lounge), hotel-type staff and concierge services. We also own a 51% interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, which develops, markets and sells VOIs at three premier wilderness-themed resorts adjacent to Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri: The Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar, The Cliffs at Long Creek and Paradise Point. The remaining 49% interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations is held by Big Cedar, LLC (“BC LLC”), an affiliate of Bass Pro. As a result of our controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, our consolidated financial statements include the results of operations and financial condition of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations. 10 Located next to Big Cedar Lodge, The Bluegreen Wilderness Club is a 40-acre resort overlooking Table Rock Lake with sprawling views of the surrounding Ozarks. Vacation Club owners enjoy a variety of amenities, including a 9,000 square foot clubhouse, lazy river and rock-climbing wall, in addition to full access to the amenities and activities of Big Cedar Lodge. The Cliffs at Long Creek offers fully furnished homes that can accommodate up to 13 people and other vacation villas while providing access to a clubhouse and amenities at The Bluegreen Wilderness Club. Paradise Point offers spacious vacation villas with direct access to Table Rock Lake and the Bass Pro Long Creek Marina. Vacation Club Resorts Club Resorts 1 Cibola Vista Resort and Spa 2 La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino(4) 3 The Club at Big Bear Village 4 The Innsbruck Aspen 5 Via Roma Beach Resort 6 Daytona SeaBreeze 7 Resort Sixty-Six 8 The Hammocks at Marathon 9 The Fountains, Lake Eve and Oasis Lakes 10 Orlando’s Sunshine Resort I & II 11 Casa del Mar Beach Resort 12 Grande Villas at World Golf Village & The Resort at World Golf Village 13 Bluegreen at Tradewinds 14 Solara Surfside 15 Studio Homes at Ellis Square 16 The Hotel Blake 17 Bluegreen Club La Pension 18 Marquee 19 The Soundings Seaside Resort 20 Mountain Run at Boyne & Hemlock 21 The Falls Village 22 Paradise Point Resort(5) 23 Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar(5) 24 The Cliffs at Long Creek(5) 25 Bluegreen Club 36 26 South Mountain Resort 27 Blue Ridge Village I,II and III 28 Club Lodges at Trillium 29 The Suites at Hershey 30 The Lodge Alley Inn 31 King 583 32 Carolina Grande 33 Harbour Lights 34 Horizon at 77th 35 SeaGlass Tower 36 Shore Crest Vacation Villas I & II 37 MountainLoft I & II 38 Laurel Crest 39 Eilan Hotel and Spa 40 Shenandoah Crossing 41 Bluegreen Wilderness Traveler at Shenandoah 42 BG Patrick Henry Square 43 Parkside Williamsburg Resort 44 Bluegreen Odyssey Dells & Pirate's Lodge 45 Christmas Mountain Village Location Peoria, Arizona Oranjestad, Aruba Big Bear Lake, California Aspen, Colorado Bradenton Beach, Florida Daytona Beach Shores, Florida Holmes Beach, Florida Marathon, Florida Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida Ormond Beach, Florida St. Augustine, Florida St. Pete Beach, Florida Surfside, Florida Savannah, Georgia Chicago, Illinois New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Dennis Port, Massachusetts Boyne Falls, Michigan Branson, Missouri Hollister, Missouri Ridgedale, Missouri Ridgedale, Missouri Las Vegas, Nevada Lincoln, New Hampshire Banner Elk, North Carolina Cashiers, North Carolina Hershey, Pennsylvania Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Myrtle Beach, South Carolina North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Gatlinburg, Tennessee Pigeon Forge, Tennessee San Antonio, Texas Gordonsville, Virginia Gordonsville, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Total Units Total units (1) 343 449 38 17 28 78 28 58 842 84 118 214 160 60 28 160 64 94 69 205 293 150 427 106 476 116 132 50 78 90 50 118 324 88 136 240 394 298 163 136 146 130 107 92 381 7,858 Managed by Us (2) ü Fee-Based or JIT sales (3) ü Sales center (6) ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 11 Club Associate Resorts Paradise Isle Resort Shoreline Towers Resort Dolphin Beach Club Fantasy Island Resort II Mariner’s Boathouse and Beach Resort Tropical Sands Resort Windward Passage Resort Gulfstream Manor Outrigger Beach Club Landmark Holiday Beach Resort Ocean Towers Beach Club Panama City Resort & Club Surfrider Beach Club Petit Crest Villas and Golf Club Villas at Big Canoe Pono Kai Resort The Breakers Lake Condominiums at Big Sky Foxrun Townhouses Sandcastle Village II Waterwood Townhouses Bluegreen at Atlantic Palace The Manhattan Club Players Club 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Location Gulf Shores, Alabama Gulf Shores, Alabama Daytona Beach Shores, Florida Daytona Beach Shores, Florida Fort Myers Beach, Florida Fort Myers Beach, Florida Fort Myers Beach, Florida Gulfstream, Florida Ormond Beach, Florida Panama City Beach, Florida Panama City Beach, Florida Panama City Beach, Florida Sanibel Island, Florida Marble Hill, Georgia Kapaa (Kauai), Hawaii Dennis Port, Massachussetts Big Sky, Montana Lake Lure, North Carolina New Bern, North Carolina New Bern, North Carolina Atlantic City, New Jersey New York, New York Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Managed by Us (2) Fee-Based or JIT sales (3) ü ü ü ü ü (1) Represents the total number of units at the Club Resort. Owners in the Vacation Club have the right to use most of the units at each Club Resort in connection with their VOI ownership. (2) Resorts managed by Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary (“Bluegreen Resorts Management”). (3) These resorts, or a portion thereof, were developed by third-parties, and we have sold VOIs on their behalf or have arrangements to acquire such VOIs as part of our capital-light business strategy. (4) This resort is managed by Casa Grande Cooperative Association I, which has contracted with Bluegreen Resorts Management to provide management consulting services to the resort. The services provided by Bluegreen Resorts Management to this resort pursuant to such agreement are similar in nature to, but less extensive than, the services provided by us or our subsidiaries to the other resorts listed in the table as “Managed by Us.” (5) This resort is developed, marketed and sold by Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations. (6) In addition to the sales centers identified in the table, we also operate a sales center in Memphis, Tennessee. Marketing and Sale of Inventory VOI sales are typically generated by attracting prospective customers to tour a resort and attend a sales presentation. Our sales and marketing platform utilizes a variety of methods to attract prospective customers, drive tour flow and sell VOIs in our Vacation Club. We primarily utilize marketing alliances with nationally-recognized brands, which provide access to venues which target consumers generally matching our core demographic. In addition, we source sales prospects through programs which generate leads at high-traffic venues and in high-density tourist locations and events, as well as from telemarketing and referrals from existing owners and other guests at our properties. Many of our marketing programs involve the sale of a discounted vacation package that typically includes a two to three night stay in close proximity to one of our resort sales offices and requires participation in a sales presentation (a sales tour). Vacation packages are typically sold either in retail establishments, such as Bass Pro stores and outlet malls, or via telemarketing. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we sold over 243,000 vacation packages and 44% of our VOI sales were derived from vacation packages. As of December 31, 2019, we had a pipeline of over 190,000 vacation packages sold, which have generally converted to tours at a rate of 55%. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited (“BVU”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, has an exclusive marketing agreement with Bass Pro, a nationally-recognized retailer of fishing, marine, hunting, camping and sports gear, that provides us with the right to market and sell vacation packages at kiosks in each of Bass Pro’s retail locations and through other means. We believe that Bass Pro has a loyal customer base that strongly matches our core demographic. 12 On May 24, 2019, we received notice from Bass Pro and its affiliates that it was terminating the marketing agreement based on the failure to cure the alleged breaches and we were removed from all Bass Pro retail stores. BVU subsequently filed a counter claim against Bass Pro and Big Cedar LLC. On June 13, 2019, we entered into a settlement agreement which resolved the litigation and reinstated and amended the marketing agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, Bass Pro agreed to reinstate BVU’s access to Bass Pro’s marketing channels, including Bass Pro and Cabela’s retail stores. Additionally, with no admission of any wrongdoing, we paid Bass Pro $20.0 million and agreed to pay Bass Pro $4.0 million on each January 1 from 2020 through 2024; and we also agreed that Bass Pro would retain $1.5 million of an amount prepaid to them earlier in 2019 under the marketing agreement. Additionally, our agreement was amended to pay Bass Pro a fixed annual fee of $70,000 for each Bass Pro and Cabela’s retail store that BVU accesses (excluding retail stores which are designated to provide tours to Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, or “Bluegreen/Big Cedar Feeder Stores”) plus $32 per net vacation package sold (less cancellations and refunds within 45 days of sale) in lieu of our previous commission based fees. We also agreed to contribute to the Wonders of Wildlife Foundation $5.00 per net package sold (less cancellations and refunds within 45 days of sale), subject to an annual minimum of $700,000. The fixed annual fee was prorated for 2019. Subject to the terms and conditions of our agreement, we will generally be required to pay the fixed annual fee with respect to at least 59 Bass Pro retail stores and a minimum number of Cabela’s retail stores that increases over time to a total of at least 60 Cabela’s retail stores by the end of 2021. However, the minimum number of Bass Pro and Cabela’s retail stores on which we pay the fixed annual fee may be reduced under certain circumstances, including as a result of a reduction of traffic in the stores in excess of 25% year-over-year. The parties also executed mutual waivers and releases and agreed to the dismissal of the litigation. As of December 31, 2019, we sold vacation packages in 68 of Bass Pro’s stores and 15 Cabela’s retail stores. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, VOI sales to prospects and leads generated by the agreement with Bass Pro accounted for approximately 13%, 14% and 15%, respectively, of our VOI sales volume. Our marketing alliance with Bass Pro currently runs through 2025. We also have an exclusive strategic relationship with Choice Hotels that involves several areas of our business, including a sales and marketing alliance that enables us to leverage Choice Hotels’ brands, customer relationships and marketing channels to sell vacation packages. Vacation packages are sold through customer reservation calls transferred to us from Choice and through outbound telemarketing methods utilizing Choice’s customer database. In addition, 38 of our resorts are part of Choice’s Ascend Hotel Collection, which provides us with the opportunity to market to Choice Hotel guests staying at our resorts. Our strategic relationship with Choice Hotels began in 2013 and was extended in August 2017 for a 15 year term, with an additional 15-year renewal term thereafter unless either party elects not to renew the arrangement. In addition, we generate leads and sell vacation packages through our relationships with various other retail operators and entertainment providers. As of December 31, 2019, we had kiosks in 16 outlet malls, strategically selected based on proximity to major vacation destinations and strong foot traffic of consumers matching our core target demographic. We generate vacation package sales from these kiosks. We also generate leads at other malls and outlets and high-density locations or events, where contact information for sales prospects is obtained through raffles, giveaways and other attractions. We then seek to sell vacation packages to those prospects, including through telemarketing efforts by us or third-party vendors. As of December 31, 2019, we had lead generation operations in over 452 locations. We believe that this diverse strategic marketing alliances (including those with Bass Pro, Choice Hotels and other retail operators and entertainment providers) provides a potential strategic advantage over certain of our competitors that rely primarily on relationships with their affiliated hotel brands to drive lead generation and new owner growth. Our goal is to identify marketing partners with brands that attract our targeted owner demographic and to build successful marketing relationships with those partners. In addition to the programs described above, we may also engage in other local and national marketing programs from time to time with respect to attracting new customers. We believe that the variety in our marketing relationships has historically facilitated a healthy mix of new owner sales vs. existing owner sales that compare favorably to our competitors. During the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 45% of our VOI sales were to new owners. 13 In addition to sales to new customers, we also seek to sell additional VOI points to our existing Vacation Club owners. These sales generally have lower marketing costs and result in higher operating margins than sales generated through other marketing channels. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, sales to existing Vacation Club owners accounted for 55%, 52% and 49%, respectively, of our system-wide sales of VOIs. We target a balanced mix of new customer and existing Vacation Club owner sales to drive sustainable long-term growth. The number of owners in our Vacation Club increased at a 5% CAGR between 2012 and 2019, from approximately 170,000 owners as of December 31, 2012 to approximately 220,000 owners as of December 31, 2019. We operate 26 sales offices, typically located adjacent to our resorts and staffed with sales representatives and sales managers. As of December 31, 2019, we had over 3,200 employees dedicated to VOI sales and marketing. We utilize a uniform sales process and offer ongoing training for our sales personnel with the goal of maintaining strict quality control policies. During the year ended December 31, 2019, 94% of our sales were generated from 20 of our sales offices which focus on both new customer and existing Vacation Club owner sales. Our remaining 6 sales offices are primarily focused on sales to existing Vacation Club owners staying at the respective resort. We also utilize our telesales operations to sell additional VOIs to Vacation Club owners. Flexible Business Model Our business model is designed to give us potential flexibility to capitalize on opportunities and adapt to changing market environments. We have the ability to adjust our targeted mix of capital-light vs. developed VOI sales, sales to new customers vs. existing Vacation Club owners, and cash vs. financed sales. While we may pursue opportunities that impact our short-term results, our long-term goal is to achieve sustained growth while maximizing earnings and cash flow. Note: Cash sales represent the portion of our system-wide sales of VOIs that is received from the customer in cash within 30 days of purchase. 14 VOI Sales Mix Our VOI sales include: · Fee-based sales of VOIs owned by third-party developers pursuant to which we are paid a commission; · JIT sales of VOIs we acquire from third-party developers in close proximity to when we intend to sell such VOIs; · Secondary market sales of VOIs we acquire from HOAs or other owners; and · Developed VOI sales, or sales of VOIs in resorts that we develop or acquire (excluding inventory acquired pursuant to JIT and secondary market arrangements). As of December 31, 2019, sales of VOIs were comprised of the following: Fee-Based Sales We offer sales and marketing services to third-party developers for a commission. Under these fee-based sales arrangements, which are typically entered into on a non- committed basis, we sell the third-party developers’ VOIs as Vacation Club interests through our sales and marketing platform. We also provide third-party developers with administrative services, periodic reporting and analytics through our proprietary software platform. We seek to structure the fee for these services to cover selling and marketing costs, plus an operating profit. Historically we have targeted a commission rate of 65% to 75% of the VOI sales price. Fee-Based Sales comprised 50% of system- wide sales of VOIs during the year ended December 31, 2019. Notes receivable originated in connection with fee-based sales are held by the third-party developer and, in certain cases, are serviced by us for an additional fee. In connection with fee-based sales, we are not at risk for development financing and have no capital requirements, thereby increasing return on invested capital, or ROIC. We also typically hold the HOA management contract associated with these resorts. 15 Just-In-Time (JIT) VOI Sales We enter into JIT inventory acquisition agreements with third-party developers that allow us to buy VOI inventory in close proximity to when we intend to sell such VOIs. While we typically enter into such arrangements on a non-committed basis, we may engage in committed arrangements under certain circumstances. Similar to fee-based sales, JIT sales do not expose us to risk for development financing. However, unlike fee-based sales, we hold the consumer finance receivables originated in connection with JIT sales. While JIT sales accounted for only 1% of system-wide sales of VOIs for the year ended December 31, 2019, JIT arrangements are often entered into in connection with fee-based sales arrangements. We also typically hold the HOA management contract associated with these resorts. Secondary Market VOI Sales We acquire VOI inventory from HOAs and other owners generally on a non-committed basis. These VOIs are typically obtained by the applicable HOA through foreclosure or termination in connection with HOA maintenance fee defaults. Accordingly, we generally purchase VOIs from secondary market sources at a greater discount to retail price compared to developed VOI sales and JIT sales. During the year ended December 31, 2019, secondary market sales accounted for 20% of our system-wide sales of VOIs. Developed VOI Sales Developed VOI sales are sales of VOIs in resorts that we have developed or acquired (excluding inventory acquired pursuant to JIT and secondary market arrangements). During the year ended December 31, 2019, developed VOI sales accounted for 29% of our system-wide sales of VOIs. We hold the notes receivable originated in connection with developed VOI sales. We also typically hold the HOA management contract associated with these resorts. Future VOI Sales The retail value of our completed VOI inventory increases or decreases from period to period due to the acquisition of inventory through JIT and secondary market arrangements, development of new VOI units, reacquisition of VOIs through notes receivable defaults and changes to sales prices and completed sales. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we owned completed VOI inventory (excluding units not currently being marketed as VOIs, such as model units) and had access to additional completed VOI inventory through fee-based and JIT arrangements having a retail sales value as follows (dollars are in thousands and represent the then-estimated retail sales value): Inventory Source Owned completed VOI inventory Inventory accessible through fee-based and JIT arrangements Total As of December 31, 2019 $ $ 1,115,822 312,816 1,428,638 $ $ 2018 969,167 487,391 1,456,558 Based on current estimates and expectations, we believe this inventory, combined with inventory being developed by us or our third-party developer clients, and inventory that we may reacquire in connection with mortgage and maintenance fee defaults, can support our VOI sales at our current levels for over four years. We maintain relationships with numerous third-party developers and expect additional fee-based and JIT relationships to continue to provide high-quality VOI inventory to support our sales efforts. In addition, we are focused on strategically expanding our inventory through development at five of our resorts over the next several years. We intend to continue to strategically evaluate opportunities to develop or acquire VOI inventory in key strategic markets where we identify growing demand and have already established marketing and sales networks. 16 During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the estimated retail sales value and cash purchase price of the VOIs we acquired through secondary market arrangements were as follows (dollars in thousands): Estimated retail sales value Cash purchase price Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ 228,632 15,962 $ $ 164,390 11,994 Development activities currently consist primarily of additional VOI units being developed at The Cliffs at Long Creek and The Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar in Ridgedale, Missouri. Management and Other Fee-Based Services We earn recurring management fees for providing services to HOAs. These management services include oversight of housekeeping services, maintenance and certain accounting and administrative functions. We believe our management contracts yield highly predictable cash flows that do not have the traditional risks associated with hotel management contracts that are linked to daily rate or occupancy. Our management contracts are typically structured as “cost-plus” management fees, which means we generally earn fees equal to 10% to 12% of the costs to operate the applicable resort. These agreements generally have an initial term of three years with automatic one year renewals. As of December 31, 2019, we provided management services to 49 resorts. We also earn recurring management fees for providing services to the Vacation Club. These services include managing the reservation system and providing owner billing and collection services. Our management contract with the Vacation Club currently provides for reimbursement of our costs plus a fee equal to $10 per VOI owner. We may seek to expand our management services business, including to provide hospitality management services to hotels for third parties. In addition to HOA and club management services, we also provide other fee-based services that produce revenue without the significant capital investment generally associated with the development and acquisition of resorts. These services include title and escrow services for fees in connection with the closing of VOI sales, servicing notes receivable held by third parties (typically a fee equal to 1.5% to 2.5% of the principal balance of the serviced portfolio), and construction management services for third- party developers (typically fees equal to 4% of the cost of construction of the project). We also receive revenue from retail and food and beverage operations at certain resorts. Customer Financing We generally offer qualified purchasers financing for up to 90% of the purchase price of VOIs. The typical financing provides for a term of ten years, a fixed interest rate that is determined by the FICO score of the borrower and the amount of the down payment and existing ownership, is fully amortizing in equal installments, and may be prepaid without penalty. Purchasers may receive an additional 1% discount on the interest rate by participating in our pre-authorized payment plan. As of December 31, 2019, approximately 95% of our serviced VOI notes receivable participated in our pre-authorized payment plan. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the weighted-average interest rate on our VOI notes receivable was 14.9%. VOI purchasers are generally required to make a down payment of at least 10% of the sales price. As part of our efforts to manage operating cash flows, we currently incentivize our sales associates to encourage cash sales and higher down payments on financed sales, with a target of 40-45% of the VOI sales price collected in cash. We also promote a point-of-sale credit card program sponsored by a third-party financial institution. As a result of these efforts, we have increased both the percentage of sales that are fully paid in cash and the average down payment on financed sales as compared to historical levels. Including down payments received on financed sales, approximately 42% of our system-wide sales of VOIs during the year ended December 31, 2019 were paid in cash within approximately 30 days from the contract date. See “Sales/Financing of Receivables” below for additional information regarding our receivable financing activities. 17 Loan Underwriting We generally do not originate financing to customers with FICO scores below 575. However, we may provide financing to customers with no FICO score if the customer makes a minimum down payment of 20%. For loans made during 2019, the borrowers’ weighted-average FICO score after a 30-day, “same as cash” period from the point of sale was 731. Further information is set forth in the following table: FICO Score <600 600 - 699 700+ Percentage of originated and serviced VOI receivables (1) 2.0% 28.0% 69.0% (1) Excludes loans for which the obligor did not have a FICO score. For 2019, approximately 1% of our VOI notes receivable related to financing provided to borrowers with no FICO score. Collection Policies Financed VOI sales originated by us typically utilize a note and mortgage. Collection efforts related to these VOI loans are managed by us. Collectors are incentivized through a performance-based compensation program. We generally pursue collection efforts with respect to Vacation Club owners with outstanding loans secured by their VOI by mail, telephone and email (as early as 10 days past due). At 30 days past due, we mail a collection letter to the owner if a U.S. resident advising that if the loan is not brought current, the delinquency will be reported to a credit reporting agency. At 60 days past due, we mail a letter to the owner advising that he or she may be prohibited from making future reservations for lodging at a resort. At 90 days past due, we stop the accrual of, and reverse previously accrued but unpaid, interest on the note receivable and typically mail a notice informing the owner that unless the delinquency is cured within 30 days, we may terminate the underlying VOI ownership. If an owner fails to bring the account current within the given timeframe, the loan is typically defaulted and the owner’s VOI is terminated. In that case, we mail a final letter, typically at approximately 127 days past due, notifying the owner of the loan default and the termination of his or her beneficial interest in the VOI property. Thereafter, we may seek to resell the VOI to a new purchaser. In certain cases, at our discretion, we may not default the loan and terminate the underlying VOI, in which case the loan would remain delinquent. Allowance for Loan Losses Under vacation ownership accounting rules, we estimate uncollectible VOI notes receivable based on historical amounts for similar VOI notes receivable and do not consider the value of the underlying collateral. We hold large pools of homogeneous VOI notes receivable and assess uncollectibility based on pools of receivables. In estimating future loan losses, management does not use a single primary indicator of credit quality, but instead evaluates our VOI notes receivable based upon a combination of factors, including a static pool analysis that incorporates the aging of the respective receivables, default trends, and prepayment rates by origination year, as well as the FICO scores of borrowers. Substantially all defaulted VOI notes receivable result in the holder of such receivable acquiring the related VOI that secured such receivable, typically soon after default and at little or no cost. The reacquired VOI is then available for resale in the normal course of business. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for additional information about the performance of our notes receivable portfolio. 18 Sales/Financing of Receivables Our ability to sell or borrow against our VOI notes receivable has historically been an important factor in meeting our liquidity requirements. The vacation ownership business generally involves sales where a buyer is only required to pay 10% of the purchase price up front, while at the same time selling and marketing expenses related to such sales are primarily cash expenses that exceed the down payment amount. For the year ended December 31, 2019, our sales and marketing expenses totaled approximately 51% of system-wide sales of VOIs. Accordingly, having facilities for the sale or hypothecation of VOI notes receivable, along with periodic term securitization transactions, has been a critical factor in meeting our short and long-term cash needs. There are no assurances that sales, hypothecation or securitization of VOIs will be available to us in the future at acceptable terms or at all. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for additional information about our VOI notes receivable purchase facilities and term securitizations. Receivables Servicing Receivables servicing includes collecting payments from borrowers and remitting the funds to the owners, lenders or investors in such receivables, accounting for principal and interest on such receivables, making advances when required, contacting delinquent borrowers, terminating a Vacation Club ownership in the event that defaults are not timely remedied and performing other administrative duties. We receive fees for servicing our securitized notes receivable. These fees are included as a component of interest income. Additionally, we earn servicing fee income from third-party developers in connection with our servicing of their loan portfolios under certain fee-based services arrangements, which is netted against the cost of our mortgage servicing operations. Our Core Operating and Growth Strategies Grow VOI sales Our goal is to utilize our sales and marketing platform to achieve VOI sales growth through the expansion of existing alliances, continued development of new marketing programs and additional VOI sales to our existing Vacation Club owners. We believe there are a number of opportunities within our existing marketing alliances to drive future growth, including the potential expansion of our marketing efforts with Bass Pro. In addition, through our agreement with Choice Hotels, we plan to enhance our marketing program through Choice Hotels’ call-transfer programs. In addition to existing programs, we hope to utilize our sales and marketing expertise to identify unique marketing relationships with nationally-recognized brands that resonate with our core demographic. We will also continue to actively seek to sell additional VOI points to our existing Vacation Club owners, which typically involve significantly lower marketing costs and have higher conversion rates compared to sales to new customers. Our goal continues to be to expand and update our sales offices to more effectively convert tours generated by our marketing programs into sales. To this end, we have focused on identifying high traffic resorts where we believe increased investment in sales office infrastructure will yield strong sales results. Continue to enhance our Vacation Club experience We believe our Vacation Club offers owners exceptional value. Our Vacation Club offers owners access to our 45 Club Resorts and 23 Club Associate Resorts in premier vacation destinations, as well as access to over 11,350 other hotels and resorts and other vacation experiences, such as cruises, through partnerships and exchange networks. We continue to seek to add value and flexibility to our Vacation Club membership and enhance the vacation experience of our Vacation Club owners, including through the addition of new destinations, the expansion of our exchange programs and the addition of new partnerships offering increased vacation options. We also continuously seek to improve our technology, including websites and applications, to enhance our Vacation Club owners’ experiences. We believe our focus, combined with our high-quality customer service, will continue to enhance the Vacation Club experience, driving sales to new owners and additional sales to existing Vacation Club owners. 19 Grow our higher-margin, cash generating businesses We seek to continue to grow our ancillary businesses, including resort management, title services and loan servicing. We believe these businesses can grow with little additional investment in infrastructure and potentially produce higher-margin revenue. Increase sales and operating efficiencies across all customer touch-points We actively seek to improve our operational execution across all aspects of our business. In our sales and marketing platform, we utilize a variety of screening methods and data-driven analyses intended to identify and attract high-quality prospects to our sales offices in an effort to increase Volume Per Guest (“VPG”), an important measure of sales efficiency. We also continue to test new and innovative methods to generate sales prospects with a focus on increasing cost efficiency. In connection with our management services and consumer financing activities, we will continue to seek to leverage our size, infrastructure and expertise to increase operating efficiency and profitability. In addition, as we expand, we expect to gain further operational efficiencies by streamlining our support operations, such as call centers, customer service, administration and information technology. Maintain operational flexibility while growing our business We believe we have built a flexible business model that allows us to capitalize on opportunities and quickly adapt to changing market environments. We intend to continue to pursue growth through what we believe to be an appropriate mix of capital-light sales vs. developed VOI sales, sales to new customers vs. sales to existing Vacation Club owners and cash sales vs. financed sales, all based on market factors, our financial condition and operating needs, and other factors that our management may deem relevant. While we may from time to time pursue opportunities that impact our short-term results, our long-term goal is to achieve sustained growth. Pursue strategic transactions As part of our growth strategy, we may seek acquisitions of other VOI companies, resort assets, sales and marketing platforms, management companies and contracts, and other assets, properties and businesses, including where we believe significant synergies and cost savings may be available. We may choose to pursue these acquisitions directly or in partnership with third-party developers or others, including pursuant to arrangements where third-party developers purchase the resort assets and we sell the VOIs in the acquired resort on a commission basis. We have a history of successfully identifying, acquiring and integrating complementary businesses, and we believe our flexible sales and marketing platform enables us to complete these transactions in a variety of economic conditions. Industry Overview The vacation ownership, or timeshare, industry is a fast growing segment of the global travel and tourism sector. By purchasing a VOI, the purchaser typically acquires either (i) a fee simple interest in a property (or collection of properties) providing annual usage rights at the owner’s home resort (where the owner’s VOI is deeded), or (ii) an annual or biennial allotment of points that can be redeemed for stays at properties included in the vacation ownership company’s resort network or for other vacation options available through exchange programs. Compared to hotel rooms, vacation ownership units typically offer more spacious floor plans and residential features, such as living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, laundry appliances and dining areas. Compared to owning a vacation home in its entirety, the key advantages of vacation ownership products typically include a lower up-front acquisition cost and annual expenses, resort-style features and services and, often, an established infrastructure to exchange usage rights for stays across multiple locations. The vacation ownership industry was historically highly fragmented, with a large number of local and regional resort developers and operators having small resort portfolios of varying quality. We believe that growth in the vacation ownership industry has been driven by increased interest from resort developers and globally-recognized lodging and entertainment brands, increased interest from consumers seeking flexible vacation options, continued product evolution and geographic expansion. Approximately 9.6 million families (approximately 7.1% of U.S. households) own at least one VOI. 20 The average VOI owner is 40 years old, married, and 79% have either graduated from college or have attended some college. VOI owners have an average household income of over $86,000. Regulation The vacation ownership and real estate industries are subject to extensive and complex governmental regulation. We are subject to various federal, state, local, foreign, environmental, zoning, consumer protection and other laws, rules and regulations, including those regarding the acquisition, marketing and sale of VOIs, as well as various aspects of our financing operations. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission has taken an active regulatory role through the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or unfair competition in interstate commerce. In addition, many states have what are known as “Little FTC Acts” that apply to intrastate activity. In addition to the laws applicable to our customer financing and other operations discussed below, we are or may be subject to the Fair Housing Act and various other federal laws, rules and regulations. We are also subject to various foreign laws with respect to La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino in Oranjestad, Aruba and Blue Water Resort at Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas. The cost of complying with applicable laws and regulations may be significant and while we strive to be in compliance, we may not at all times be successful. Any failure to comply with current or future applicable laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our results and operations. Our vacation ownership product is subject to various regulatory requirements, including state and local approvals. In most states we are required to file with the jurisdictions a detailed offering statement describing our business and all material aspects of the project and sale of VOIs with the designated state authority. In addition, when required by state law, we provide our VOI purchasers with a public offering disclosure statement that contains, among other items, detailed information about the VOI product and the purchaser’s rights and obligations as a VOI owner. Laws in each state where we sell VOIs generally grant the purchaser of a VOI the right to cancel a purchase contract at any time within a specified rescission period following the earlier of the date the contract was signed or the date the purchaser received the last of the documents required to be provided by us. Most states have other laws that regulate our activities, which may include real estate licensure requirements, sellers of travel licensure requirements, anti- fraud laws, telemarketing laws, prize, gift and sweepstakes laws, and labor laws. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, the owner of real property is generally liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances located on or in, or emanating from, the property, as well as related costs of investigation and property damage. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the property owner knew of the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate these substances, may adversely affect a property owner’s ability to sell or lease a property or to borrow using the real property as collateral. Other federal and state laws require the removal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing material when such material is in poor condition or in the event of construction, demolition, remodeling or renovation. Other statutes may require the removal of underground storage tanks. Noncompliance with any of these and other environmental, health or safety requirements may result in the need to cease or alter operations or development at a property. In addition, certain state and local laws may impose liability on property developers with respect to construction defects discovered on the property or repairs made by future owners of such property. Under these laws, we may be required to pay for repairs to the developed property. The development, management and operation of our resorts are also subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our marketing, sales and customer financing activities are also subject to extensive regulation, which can include, but is not limited to: the Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z; the Fair Housing Act; the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B; the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E; the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Regulation C; the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”); Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Regulation AA; the Patriot Act; the Right to Financial Privacy Act; the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; and anti-money laundering laws. The Dodd-Frank Act contains significant changes to the regulation of financial institutions and related entities, including the creation of new federal regulatory agencies, and the granting of additional authorities and responsibilities to existing regulatory agencies to identify and address emerging systemic risks posed by the activities of financial services firms. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) is one such regulatory agency created pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act. 21 The CFPB’s mandate is to protect consumers by carrying out federal consumer financial laws and to publish rules and forms that facilitate understanding of the financial implications of the transactions consumers enter into. Consistent with this mission, the CFPB amended Regulations X and Z to establish new disclosure requirements and forms pursuant to Regulation Z for most closed-end consumer credit transactions secured by real property. The practical impact upon us is the requirement to use a new Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Statement in lieu of the separate Good Faith Estimate and Closing Statement. In addition, our term securitization transactions must comply with certain requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act, including risk retention rules. Our management of, and dealings with, HOAs, including our purchase of defaulted inventory from HOAs in connection with our secondary market arrangements, is subject to state laws and resort rules and regulations, including those with respect to the establishment of budgets and expenditures, rule-making and the imposition of maintenance assessments. During the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 7% of our VOI sales were generated by marketing to prospective purchasers obtained through internal and third- party vendors’ outbound telemarketing efforts. We attempt to monitor the actions and legal and regulatory compliance of these third parties, but there are risks associated with our and such third parties’ telemarketing efforts. In recent years, state and federal regulators have increased regulations and enforcement actions related to telemarketing operations, including requiring the adherence to state “do not call” laws. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission have implemented national “do not call” legislation. These measures have significantly increased the costs associated with telemarketing. While we continue to be subject to telemarketing risks and potential liability, we believe our exposure to adverse impacts from this heightened telemarketing legislation and enforcement may be partially mitigated by the use of “permission based marketing,” whereby we obtain the permission of prospective purchasers to contact them in the future, thereby exempting such calls from the various “do not call” laws. We have also implemented policies and procedures that we believe will help reduce the possibility that individuals who have requested to be placed on a “do not call” list are not contacted, but such policies and procedures may not be effective in ensuring strict regulatory compliance. To date, no material fines or penalties have been imposed on us as a result of our telemarketing operations. However, from time to time, we have been the subject of proceedings for violation of the telemarketing laws and other laws applicable to the marketing and sale of VOIs. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings.” See “Risk Factors” for a description of additional risks with respect to regulatory compliance. Competition We compete with various high profile and well-established companies, many of which have greater liquidity and financial resources than we do. Many of the world’s most recognized lodging, hospitality and entertainment companies develop and sell VOIs in resort properties. Major companies that now operate vacation ownership resorts directly, through subsidiaries or through strategic relationships include Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, the Walt Disney Company, Hilton Grand Vacations, Wyndham Destinations, and Diamond Resorts International. We also compete with numerous smaller owners and operators of vacation ownership resorts and from alternative lodging options available to consumers through both traditional methods of delivery as well as new web portals and applications, including private rentals of homes, apartments or condominium units, which have increased in popularity in recent years. Our ability to remain competitive and to attract and retain customers depends on our customers’ satisfaction with our products and services as well as on distinguishing the quality, value, and efficiency of our products and services from those offered by our competitors. In our fee-based services business, we typically compete with Hilton Grand Vacations and Wyndham Destinations. In addition to competing for sales leads, prospects and fee-based service clients, we compete with other VOI developers for marketing, sales and resort management personnel. Seasonality We have historically experienced, and expect to continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenue and results of operations. This seasonality has resulted, and may continue to result, in fluctuations in our quarterly operating results. Due to consumer travel patterns, we typically see more tours and experience higher VOI sales during the second and third quarters. 22 Employees As of December 31, 2019, we had 5,873 employees, 520 of whom were located at our headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, and 5,353 of whom were located in regional field offices throughout the United States and Aruba. As of December 31, 2019, approximately 27 of our employees were covered by two collective bargaining agreements, which address the terms and conditions of their employment, including pay rates, working hours, certain employee benefits and procedures for settlement of labor disputes. We believe that our relations with our employees are good. Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies, including reduced financial disclosure, reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements, exemption from the requirements to hold non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or shareholder approval of golden parachute payments, and exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. We have taken advantage of certain of the exemptions available to emerging growth companies and may continue to do so until December 31, 2022 (the end of the fifth fiscal year following the completion of the initial public offering of our common stock) or such earlier time that we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.07 billion in annual revenue, more than $700.0 million in market value of our stock is held by non- affiliates, or we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period. Where You Can Find More Information Our website address is www.bluegreenvacations.com. Information on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference herein. We file reports with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and, in certain cases, amendments to these reports. Copies of these reports are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file the reports with the SEC. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. 23 Item 1A. Risk Factors Our business, financial condition and results of operations are subject to various risks, including those described below, which in turn may affect the value of our common stock. The risks described below are not the only risks we face. Other risks not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, or the value of our common stock. The risks discussed below also include forward-looking statements, and actual results and events may differ substantially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Risks Related to Our Business and Industry We are subject to the business, financial and operating risks inherent to the vacation ownership industry, any of which could adversely impact our business, prospects and results. We are subject to a number of business, financial and operating risks inherent to the vacation ownership industry, including, without limitation: · significant competition from other vacation ownership businesses and hospitality and alternative lodging providers; · market and/or consumer perception of vacation ownership companies and the industry in general; · increases in operating and other costs (as a result of inflation or otherwise), including marketing costs, employee compensation and benefits, interest expense and insurance, which may not be offset by price or fee increases in our business; · our ability to maintain, enhance or expand, or achieve the benefits achieved from, our marketing arrangements and relationships; · changes in taxes and governmental regulations, including those that influence or set wages, prices, interest rates or construction and maintenance procedures and costs; · the costs and efforts associated with complying with applicable laws and regulations, and the costs and consequences of non-compliance; · risks related to the development or acquisition of resorts and inventory, including delays in, or cancellations of, planned or future resort development or inventory acquisition activities; · shortages of labor or labor disruptions; · the availability and cost of capital necessary for us and third-party developers with whom we do business to fund investments, capital expenditures and service debt obligations; · our ability to securitize the receivables that we originate in connection with VOI sales; · relationships with and the performance and the financial condition of third-party developers with whom we do business; · relationships with the Vacation Club owners and HOAs; · changes in the supply and demand for our products and services; · lack of security over, or unauthorized access to, customer or Company records; · private resales of VOIs and the sale of VOIs in the secondary market; and · the increased presence and effort of “timeshare-exit” firms and their impact on borrower default rates; · unlawful or deceptive third-party VOI resale, cease and desist, or vacation package sales schemes, and reputational risk associated therewith. Any of these factors could increase our costs, limit or reduce the prices we are able to charge for our products and services or adversely affect our ability to develop or acquire new resorts, or otherwise adversely impact our business, prospects or results. 24 Our business and operations, including our ability to market VOIs, may be adversely affected by general economic conditions and, conditions affecting the vacation ownership industry and the availability of financing. Our business is subject to risks related to general economic and industry conditions and trends. Our results, operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by unfavorable general economic and industry conditions, such as high unemployment rates and job insecurity, declines in discretionary spending, declines in real estate values and the occurrence of adverse weather or geopolitical conflicts, including if these or other factors adversely impact the availability of financing for us or our customers or the ability of our customers’ to otherwise pay amounts owed under notes receivable. Further, adverse changes affecting the vacation ownership industry, such as an oversupply of vacation ownership units, a reduction in demand for such units, changes in travel and other consumer preferences, demographic and vacation patterns, changes in governmental regulation of the industry, imposition of increased taxes by governmental authorities, the declaration of bankruptcy and/or credit defaults by other vacation ownership companies and negative publicity for the industry, could also have a material adverse effect on our business. This includes risks relating to conditions that negatively shape public perception of our resorts or of travel or the vacation ownership or hospitality industry generally, including travel-related accidents, disease outbreaks, whether in regions generally, at third party properties or at our resorts (including reputational damage, remediation costs and other potential liability and adverse impact of any such outbreak at our resorts). Our operations and results may be negatively impacted if we are unable to update our business strategy over time and from time to time in response to changing economic and industry conditions. Changes to and replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate could adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity. In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the regulatory authority over LIBOR) stated they will plan for a phase out of regulatory oversight of LIBOR interest rate indices after 2021 to allow for an orderly transition to an alternate reference rate. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) has proposed that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is the rate that represents best practice as the alternative to LIBOR for promissory notes or other contracts that are currently indexed to LIBOR. The ARRC has proposed a market transition plan to SOFR from LIBOR and organizations are currently working on transition plans as it relates to derivatives and cash markets exposed to LIBOR. Although our VOIs notes receivable are not indexed to LIBOR, we currently have $110.8 million of LIBOR indexed junior subordinated debentures, $78.6 million of LIBOR indexed receivable-backed notes payable and lines of credit, and $147.6 million of LIBOR indexed Lines of credit and notes payable that mature after 2021. We are evaluating the potential impact that the eventual replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate could have on our results of operations and liquidity. Our business and properties are subject to extensive federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Changes in these laws, regulations and policies, as well as the cost of maintaining compliance with new or existing laws, regulations and policies and the imposition of additional taxes on operations, as well as new cell phone technologies that automatically identify or block marketing vendor calls, could adversely affect our business. Further, jurisdictions are increasingly seeking to identify additional sources of tax revenue and results of audits of our tax returns or those of our subsidiaries may also have a material adverse impact on our financial condition. The federal government and the state and local jurisdictions in which we operate have enacted extensive regulations that affect the manner in which we market and sell VOIs and conduct our other business operations. In addition, federal, state and local regulators may enact new laws and regulations that may adversely affect our results or require us to modify our business practices substantially. Many states have adopted specific laws and regulations regarding the sale of VOIs, including Florida and South Carolina, where certain of our resorts are located, extensively regulate VOI and timeshare-related activities, including the creation and management of resorts, the marketing and sale of properties, the escrow of purchaser funds prior to the completion of construction and closing, the content and use of advertising materials and promotional offers, the delivery of an offering memorandum and the creation and operation of exchange programs and multi-site timeshare plan reservation systems. Moreover, with regard to sales conducted in South Carolina, the closing of real estate and mortgage loan transactions must be conducted under the supervision of an attorney licensed in South Carolina and otherwise in accordance with South Carolina’s Timesharing Transaction Procedures Act. 25 Most states also have other laws that are applicable to our activities, such as timeshare project registration laws, real estate licensure laws, mortgage licensure laws, sellers of travel licensure laws, anti-fraud laws, consumer protection laws, telemarketing laws, prize, gift and sweepstakes laws, and consumer credit laws. Our management of, and dealings with, HOAs, including our purchase of defaulted inventory from HOAs in connection with our secondary market sales, are also subject to state laws and resort rules and regulations, including those with respect to the establishment of budgets and expenditures, rule-making, and the imposition of maintenance assessments. We are authorized to market and sell VOIs in all locations at which our marketing and sales activities are conducted. If our agents or employees violate applicable regulations or licensing requirements, their acts or omissions could cause the states where the violations occurred to revoke or refuse to renew our licenses, render our sales contracts void or voidable, or impose fines on us based on past activities. In addition, the federal government and the state and local jurisdictions in which we conduct business have generally enacted extensive regulations relating to direct marketing and telemarketing, including the federal government’s national “do not call” list, the making of marketing and related calls to cell phone users, a significant development in light of cell phone usage becoming the primary method of communication, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. These regulations, as well as international data protection laws, have impacted our marketing of VOIs. While we have taken steps designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, these steps have increased and are expected to continue to increase our marketing costs and may not prevent failures in compliance. Additionally, adoption of new state or federal laws regulating marketing and solicitation, and changes to existing laws, could adversely affect current or planned marketing activities and cause us to change our marketing strategy. If this occurs, we may not be able to develop adequate alternative marketing strategies, which could affect the amount and timing of our VOI sales. We cannot predict the impact that these legislative initiatives or any other legislative measures that may be proposed or enacted in the future may have on our marketing strategies and results. Further, from time to time, complaints are filed against us by individuals claiming that they received calls in violation of applicable regulations. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”. Technology advances, including new cellphone technologies that automatically identify or block marketing vendor calls, may also adversely impact our telemarketing efforts or otherwise cause us to change our marketing strategy. Most states have taxed VOIs as real estate, imposing property taxes that are billed to the respective HOAs that maintain the related resorts, and have not sought to impose sales tax upon the sale of the VOI or accommodations tax upon the use of the VOI. From time to time, however, various states have attempted to promulgate new laws or apply existing laws impacting the taxation of VOIs to require that sales or accommodations taxes be collected. Should new state or local laws be implemented or interpreted to impose sales or accommodations taxes on VOIs, our business could be materially adversely affected. From time to time in the ordinary course of our business, consumers file complaints against us. We may be required to incur significant costs to resolve these complaints or enter into consents with regulators regarding our activities, including requiring the refund of all or a portion of the purchase price paid by the customer for the VOI. If we are found to have not complied with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, such violations may have adverse implications on us, including rendering our VOI sales contracts void or voidable, negative publicity, potential litigation and regulatory fines or other sanctions. The expense, negative publicity and potential sanctions associated with any failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Accessibility Guidelines promulgated thereunder (collectively, the “ADA”), all public accommodations, including our properties, must meet various federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Compliance with the ADA’s requirements could require removal of access barriers or other renovations, and non-compliance could result in the imposition of fines or penalties, or awards of damages, against us. Our properties are also subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. Further, various laws govern our resort management activities, including laws and regulations regarding community association management, public lodging, food and beverage services, liquor licensing, labor, employment, health care, health and safety, accessibility, discrimination, immigration, and the environment (including climate change). 26 Our lending activities are also subject to a number of laws and regulations, including laws and regulations related to consumer loans, retail installment contracts, mortgage lending, fair debt collection and credit reporting practices, consumer collection practices, contacting debtors by telephone, mortgage disclosure, lender licenses and money laundering. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, created under the Dodd-Frank Act, has emphasized new regulatory focus on areas of our business such as consumer mortgage servicing and debt collection, credit reporting and consumer financial disclosures, all of which affect the manner in which we may provide financing to the purchasers of our VOIs and conduct our lending and loan servicing operations. The vacation ownership and hospitality industries are highly competitive, and we may not be able to compete successfully. We compete with various high profile and well-established operators, many of which have greater liquidity and financial resources than us. Many of the world’s most recognized lodging, hospitality and entertainment companies develop and sell timeshare units or VOIs in resort properties. We also compete with numerous smaller owners and operators of vacation ownership resorts and also face competition from alternative lodging options available to consumers through both traditional methods of delivery as well as new web portals and applications, including private rentals of homes, apartments or condominium units, which have increased in popularity in recent years. Our ability to remain competitive and to attract and retain customers depends on our customers’ satisfaction with our products and services as well as on distinguishing the quality, value, and efficiency of our products and services from those offered by our competitors. Customer dissatisfaction with experiences at our resorts or otherwise as a Vacation Club owner, including due to an inability to use points for desired stays, could result in negative publicity and/or a decrease in sales, or otherwise adversely impact our ability to successfully compete in the vacation ownership and hospitality industries. We may not be able to timely and sufficiently identify and remediate the cause of customer dissatisfaction. Any of these events could materially and adversely impact our operating results and financial condition. Our business and profitability may be impacted if financing is not available on favorable terms, or at all. In connection with VOI sales, we generally offer financing to the purchaser of up to 90% of the purchase price of the VOI. However, we incur selling, marketing and administrative cash expenses prior to and concurrent with the sale. These costs, along with the cost of the underlying VOI, generally exceed the down payment we receive at the time of the sale. Accordingly, our ability to borrow against or sell our notes receivable has historically been a critical factor in our continued liquidity, and we therefore have depended on funds from our credit facilities and securitization transactions to finance our operations. If our pledged receivables facilities terminate or expire and we are unable to extend them or replace them with comparable facilities, or if we are unable to continue to participate in securitization-type transactions and “warehouse” facilities on acceptable terms, our liquidity, cash flow and profitability would be materially and adversely affected. Credit market disruptions have in the past adversely impacted the willingness of banks and other finance companies to provide “warehouse” lines of credit for VOI notes receivable and resulted from time to time in the term securitization market being unavailable. Future credit market disruptions, including those associated with the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, may have similar effects or otherwise make obtaining additional and replacement external sources of liquidity more difficult and more costly, if available at all. In addition, financing for real estate acquisition and development and the capital markets for corporate debt is cyclical. While we have increased our focus on expanding our fee-based service business and encouraging higher down payments in connection with sales, there is no assurance that these initiatives will enhance our financial position or otherwise be successful in the long-term. We anticipate that we will continue to seek and use external sources of liquidity, including borrowings under our existing credit facilities, under credit facilities that we may obtain in the future, under securitizations in which we may participate in the future or pursuant to other borrowing arrangements, to: · support our operations and, subject to declaration by our board of directors and contractual limitations, including limitations contained in our credit facilities, pay dividends; · finance the acquisition and development of VOI inventory or property and equipment; · finance a substantial percentage of our sales; and · satisfy our debt and other obligations. 27 Our ability to service or refinance our indebtedness or to obtain additional financing (including our ability to consummate future term securitizations) depends on the credit markets and on our future performance, which is subject to a number of factors, including the success of our business, our results of operations, leverage, financial condition and business prospects, prevailing interest rates, general economic conditions, the performance of our receivables portfolio, and perceptions about the vacation ownership and real estate industries. As of December 31, 2019, we had $10.3 million of indebtedness scheduled to become due during 2020. Historically, much of our debt has been renewed or refinanced in the ordinary course of business. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to renew, extend or refinance all or any portion of our outstanding debt or otherwise obtain sufficient external sources of liquidity, in each case, on attractive terms, or at all. If we are unable to do so, our liquidity and financial condition may be materially, adversely impacted. In addition, we have and intend to continue to enter into arrangements with third-party developers pursuant to which we sell their VOI inventory for a fee. These arrangements enable us to generate fees from the marketing and sales services we provide, and in certain cases from our provision of management services, without requiring us to fund development and acquisition costs. If these third-party developers are not able to obtain or maintain financing necessary for their development activities or other operations, we may not be able to enter into these fee-based arrangements or have access to their VOI inventory when anticipated, which would adversely impact our results. We would suffer substantial losses and our liquidity position could be adversely impacted if an increasing number of customers to whom we provide financing default on their obligations. Adverse conditions in the mortgage industry, including credit availability, borrowers’ financial profiles, prepayment rates and other factors, including those outside of our control may increase the default rates we experience or otherwise negatively impact the performance of our notes receivable. In addition, in recent years, third parties have been discouraging certain borrowers from staying current on their note payments. Although in many cases we may have recourse against a buyer for the unpaid purchase price, certain states have laws that limit our ability to recover personal judgments against customers who have defaulted on their loans or we may determine that the cost of doing so may not be justified. Historically, we have generally not pursued such recourse against our customers. In the case of our notes receivable secured by VOIs, if we are unable to collect the defaulted amount due, we traditionally have terminated the customer’s interest in the Vacation Club and then remarketed the recovered VOI. Irrespective of our remedy in the event of a default, we cannot recover the marketing, selling and administrative costs associated with the original sale and such costs generally exceed the cash received by us from the buyer at the time of the sale. In addition, we will need to incur such costs again in order to resell the VOI. We update our estimates of such future losses each quarter, and consequently, the charge against sales in a particular period may be impacted, favorably or unfavorably, by a change in expected losses related to notes originated in prior periods. In addition, defaults may cause buyers of, or lenders whose loans are secured by, our VOI notes receivable to reduce the amount of availability or advance rates under receivables purchase and credit facilities, or result in an increase in the interest costs associated with such facilities. In such an event, the cost of financing may increase and we may not be able to secure replacement or alternative financing on terms acceptable to us, if at all, which would adversely affect our earnings, financial position and liquidity. Our VOI notes receivable financing facilities could be adversely affected if a particular VOI note receivable pool fails to meet certain performance ratios, which could occur if the default rate or other credit metrics of the underlying VOI notes receivable deteriorate. In addition, if we offer financing to purchasers of VOIs with terms longer than those generally offered in the industry, we may not be able to securitize those VOI financing receivables. Our ability to sell securities backed by our VOI notes receivable depends on the continued ability and willingness of capital market participants to invest in such securities. Asset-backed securities issued in our term securitization transactions could be downgraded by credit agencies in the future. If a downgrade occurs, our ability to complete other securitization transactions on acceptable terms or at all could be jeopardized, and we could be forced to rely on other potentially more expensive and less attractive funding sources, to the extent available. Similarly, if other operators of vacation ownership products were to experience significant financial difficulties, or if the vacation ownership industry as a whole were to contract, we could experience difficulty in securing funding on acceptable terms. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could adversely impact our business and results, including, without limitation, by reducing the amount of financing we are able to provide to VOI purchasers, which in turn may result in a reduction in VOI sales. 28 In addition, under the terms of our pledged and receivable sale facilities, we may be required, under certain circumstances, to replace receivables or to pay down the loan to within permitted loan-to-value ratios. Additionally, the terms of our securitization transactions require us to repurchase or replace loans if we breach any of the representations and warranties we made at the time we sold the receivables. These agreements also often include terms providing for substantially all of our cash flow from our retained interest in the receivable portfolios sold to be paid to the parties who purchased the receivables from us in the event of defaults or delinquencies by customers in excess of stated thresholds, or if other performance thresholds are not met. Our existing indebtedness, or indebtedness that we may incur in the future, could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations, and the terms of our indebtedness may limit our activities. Our level of debt and debt service requirements have several important effects on our operations. Significant debt service cash requirements reduce the funds available for operations and future business opportunities and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, as well as conditions in the credit markets generally. In addition, our leverage position increases our vulnerability to economic and competitive pressures and may limit funds available for acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, and other general corporate purposes. Further, the financial covenants and other restrictions contained in indentures, credit agreements and other agreements relating to our indebtedness require us to meet certain financial tests and may limit our ability to, among other things, pay dividends, borrow additional funds, dispose of assets or make investments. If we fail to comply with the terms of our debt instruments, such debt may become due and payable immediately, which would have a material adverse impact on our cash position and financial condition. Significant resources may be required to monitor our compliance with our debt instruments (from a quantitative and qualitative perspective), and such monitoring efforts may not be effective in all cases. We may also incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. If new debt or other liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we face could intensify. To the extent inflationary trends, tightened credit markets or other factors affect interest rates, our debt service costs may increase. If interest rates increased one percentage point, the effect on interest expense related to our variable-rate debt would be an annual increase of $3.4 million, based on balances as of December 31, 2019. The ratings of third-party rating agencies could adversely impact our ability to obtain, renew or extend credit facilities, or otherwise raise funds. Rating agencies from time to time review prior corporate and specific transaction ratings in light of tightened ratings criteria. We suspended our corporate credit rating with Standard & Poor’s rating services during 2019 as we no longer used the corporate rating for any financings. However, specific securitization transactions continue to be reviewed by third- party rating agencies. If rating agencies were to downgrade their original ratings on certain bond classes in our securitizations, holders of such bonds may be required to sell bonds in the marketplace, and such sales could occur at a discount, which could impact the perceived value of the bonds and our ability to sell future bonds on favorable terms or at all. While we are not aware of any reasonably likely downgrades to the ratings of bond classes in our securitizations, such ratings changes can occur without advance notice. There are risks associated with Bluegreen’s strategic partnerships and arrangements. We generate a significant portion of our new sales prospects and leads through our arrangements with various third parties, including Bass Pro and Choice Hotels, and are dependent upon these relationships in order to acquire new customers. VOI sales to prospects and leads generated by our marketing arrangement with Bass Pro accounted for approximately 13% and 14% of our VOI sales volume during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. If our agreement with Bass Pro, or any other significant marketing arrangement, does not generate a sufficient number of prospects and leads or is terminated or limited and not replaced by another source of sales prospects and leads, we may not be able to successfully market and sell our products and services at current sales levels, at anticipated levels or at levels required in order to offset the costs associated with our marketing efforts. In addition, our business relationship with Bass Pro under the revised terms of our marketing agreement may not be as profitable as under the prior terms, or at all, or otherwise result in the benefits anticipated. 29 Our future success depends on our ability to market our products and services successfully and efficiently and our marketing expenses have increased and may continue to increase in the future. As previously described, we compete for customers with hotel and resort properties, other vacation ownership resorts and alternative lodging options, including private rentals of homes, apartments or condominium units. The identification of sales prospects and leads, and the marketing of our products and services to them are essential to our success. We incur expenses associated with marketing programs in advance of the closing of sales. If our lead identification and marketing efforts do not yield enough leads or we are unable to successfully convert sales leads to sales, we may be unable to recover the expense of our marketing programs and systems and our business, operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected. In addition, while sales to existing owners have increased recently, we also continue to focus our marketing efforts on selling to new customers, which typically involves a relatively higher marketing cost compared to sales to existing owners. These efforts may result in increases in our sales and marketing expenses. If we are not successful in offsetting the cost increase with greater sales revenue, our operating results and financial condition would be adversely impacted. In addition, our marketing efforts are subject to the risk of changing consumer behavior. Changes in consumer behavior may adversely impact the effectiveness of marketing efforts and strategies which we have in place and we may not be able to timely and effectively respond to such changes. In addition, we may not be able to continue to increase or maintain our level of sales to existing owners. If we are unable to develop or acquire VOI inventory or enter into and maintain fee-based service agreements or other arrangements to source VOI inventory, our business and results would be adversely impacted. In addition to developed VOI sales, we source VOIs as part of our capital-light business strategy through fee-based service agreements with third-party developers and through JIT and secondary market arrangements. If we are unable to develop or acquire resorts at the levels or in the time frames anticipated, or are unsuccessful in entering into agreements with third-party developers or others to source VOI inventory in connection with our capital-light business strategy, we may experience a decline in VOI supply or an increase in VOI cost, which could have a negative impact on our results and operations and/or a decrease in sales. In addition, a decline in VOI supply and sales could result in a decrease in financing revenue that is generated by VOI sales and fee and rental revenue that is generated by our management services. We may not be successful in maintaining or expanding our capital-light business relationships, or our capital-light activities, including fee-based sales and marketing arrangements, and JIT and secondary market sales activities, and such activities may not be successful or profitable, which would have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We offer fee-based marketing, sales, resort management and other services to third-party developers. We have over the last several years continued to expand our capital-light business strategy, which we believe enables us to leverage our expertise in sales and marketing, resort management, mortgage servicing, construction management and title services. We intend to continue our focus on our capital-light business activities as such activities generally produce positive cash flow and typically require less capital investment than our traditional vacation ownership business while we are considering increasing our development activities with the objective of increasing our margins and holding the notes receivable generated by those sales of VOIs. We have attempted to structure these activities to cover our costs and generate a profit. Sales of third-party developers’ VOIs must generate sufficient cash to comply with the terms of their financing obligations as well as to pay the fees or commissions due to us. The third-party developers may not be able to obtain or maintain financing necessary to meet their requirements, which could impact our ability to sell the developers’ inventory. While we could attempt to utilize other arrangements, including JIT arrangements, where we would utilize our receivable credit facilities in order to provide fee-based marketing and sales services, this would reduce the credit otherwise available to us and impact profitability. We commenced our capital-light activities largely during the “Great Recession” in response to poor economic conditions and our fee-based and other capital-light business activities in the future may be adversely impacted by changes in economic conditions. When we perform fee-based sales and marketing services, we sell VOIs in resorts developed by third parties as an interest in the Vacation Club. This subjects us to a number of risks typically associated with selling products developed by others under our own brand name, including litigation risks. Further, these arrangements may expose us to additional risk as we will not control development activities or timing of development completion. If third parties with whom we enter into agreements are not able to fulfill their obligations to us, the inventory we expect to acquire or market and sell on their 30 behalf may not be available when expected or at all, or may not otherwise meet agreed-upon specifications. Further, if these third parties do not perform as expected and we do not have access to the expected inventory or obtain access to inventory from alternative sources on a timely basis, our ability to maintain or increase sales levels would be adversely impacted. We also sell VOI inventory through secondary market arrangements which require low levels of capital deployment. In connection with secondary market sales, we acquire VOI inventory from our resorts’ HOAs, generally on a non-committed basis, in close proximity to the timing of when we intend to sell such VOIs. VOIs purchased from HOAs are typically obtained by the HOAs through foreclosure in connection with maintenance fee defaults and are generally acquired by us at a discount. While we intend to increase our secondary market sales efforts in the future, we may not be successful in doing so, and these efforts may not result in our achieving anticipated results. Further our secondary market sales activities may subject us to negative publicity, which could adversely impact our reputation and business. We are subject to certain risks associated with our management of resort properties. Through our management of resorts and ownership of VOIs, we are subject to certain risks related to the physical condition and operation of the managed resort properties in our network, including: · the presence of construction or repair defects or other structural or building damage at any of these resorts, or resorts we may develop in the future; · any noncompliance with or liabilities under applicable environmental, health or safety regulations or requirements or building permit requirements relating to these resorts; · any costs or damage to physical assets or interruption of access to physical assets or operations resulting from an outbreak of contagious diseases, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak, or from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods and windstorms, which may increase in frequency or severity due to climate change or other factors; and · claims by employees, members and their guests for injuries sustained on these resort properties. Some of these risks may be more significant in connection with the properties for which we recently acquired management agreements, particularly any management agreements which were acquired from operators in financial distress. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs as a result of any of the foregoing, we may be forced to incur significant costs. Additionally, a number of U.S. federal, state and local laws, including the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the ADA, impose requirements related to access to and use by disabled persons of a variety of public accommodations and facilities. A determination that our managed resorts are subject to, and that they are not in compliance with, these accessibility laws could result in a judicial order requiring compliance, imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. If one of our managed resorts was required to make significant improvements as a result of non-compliance with these accessibility laws, assessments might be needed to fund such improvements, which additional costs may cause our VOI owners to default on their consumer loans from us or cease making required maintenance fee or assessment payments. Also, to the extent that we hold interests in a particular resort, we would be responsible for our pro rata share of the costs of such improvements. In addition, any new legislation may impose further burdens or restrictions on property owners with respect to access by disabled persons. The resort properties that we manage are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, natural resources and worker health and safety, including laws and regulations governing and creating liability relating to the management, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and other regulated materials and the cleanup of contaminated sites. The resorts are also subject to various environmental laws and regulations that govern certain aspects of their ongoing operations. These laws and regulations control such things as the nature and volume of wastewater discharges, quality of water supply and waste management practices. To the extent that we hold interests in a particular resort, we would be responsible for our pro rata share of losses sustained by such resort as a result of a violation of any such laws and regulations. 31 In addition, we may from time to time have disagreements with VOI owners and HOAs relating to the management services we provide. Failure to resolve such disagreements may result in litigation and additional costs. Further, disagreements with HOAs could also result in the loss of management contracts, which would negatively affect our revenue and results, and may also have an adverse impact on our ability to generate sales from existing VOI owners. Our management contracts are typically structured as “cost-plus,” with an initial term of three years and automatic one year renewals. If a management contract is terminated or not renewed on favorable terms or is renegotiated in a manner adverse to us, our revenue and cash flows would be adversely affected. Public health risks such as the recent coronavirus outbreak could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and operating results. Our business could be materially and adversely affected by widespread public health risks, including the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. A widespread coronavirus outbreak in the United States could cause a decline in the level of leisure travel and our liquidity will be adversely impacted if there is a tightening of credit or instability in the financial markets which may adversely affect the number of marketing guests at Bluegreen resorts resulting in a significant decline in revenues or result in the closure of resorts. While it is too early to gauge the likely duration or ultimate impact, package sales have declined and trip cancelations have increased since the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. There is no assurance that Bluegreen will be able to finance or sell receivables in the term securitization market on acceptable terms or at all. The extent to which the coronavirus or any public health issue may impact our results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments and conditions, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and actions taken to contain the coronavirus by governmental authorities. Our results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely impacted if we do not continue to participate in exchange networks and other strategic alliances with third parties or if our customers are not satisfied with the networks in which we participate or our strategic alliances. We believe that our participation in exchange networks and other strategic alliances and our Traveler Plus program make ownership of our VOIs more attractive by providing owners with the ability to take advantage of vacation experiences in addition to stays at our resorts. Our participation in the RCI exchange network allows Vacation Club owners to use their points to stay at over 4,300 participating resorts, based upon availability and the payment of a variable exchange fee. During the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 7% of Vacation Club owners utilized the RCI exchange network for a stay of two or more nights. We also have an exclusive strategic arrangement with Choice Hotels pursuant to which, subject to payments and conditions, certain of our resorts have been branded as part of Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection. Vacation Club owners can convert their Vacation Club points into Choice Privileges points. Choice Privileges points can be used for stays at Choice Hotels’ properties. For a nominal annual fee and transactional fees, Vacation Club owners may also participate in our Traveler Plus program, which enables them to use points to access an additional 46 direct exchange resorts and for other vacation experiences such as cruises. In addition, Traveler Plus members can directly use their Vacation Club points for stays at Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection properties, a network of historic and boutique hotels in the United States, Canada, Scandinavia and Latin America. We may not be able to or desire to continue to participate in the RCI or direct exchange networks in the future or maintain or extend our other marketing and strategic networks, alliances and relationships. In addition, these networks, alliances and relationships, and our Traveler Plus program, may not continue to operate effectively, and our customers may not be satisfied with them. In addition, we may not be successful in identifying or entering into new strategic relationships in the future. If any of these events should occur, our results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely impacted. If maintenance fees at our resorts and/or Vacation Club dues are required to be increased, our product could become less attractive, defaults could increase and our business could be harmed. The maintenance fees, special assessments and Vacation Club dues that are levied by HOAs and the Vacation Club on VOI owners may increase as the costs to maintain and refurbish properties, and to keep properties in compliance with our standards and applicable regulations, increase. Increases in such fees, assessments or dues could negatively affect customer satisfaction with our Vacation Club or otherwise adversely impact VOI sales to both new customers and existing VOI owners or could contribute to additional defaults. 32 Our strategic transactions and relationships may not be successful and may divert our management’s attention and consume significant resources. We intend to continue our strategy of selectively pursuing complementary strategic transactions and relationships. We may also purchase management contracts, including from resort operators facing financial distress, and purchase VOI inventory at resorts that we do not manage, with the goal of acquiring sufficient VOI ownership at such a resort to become the manager of that resort. The successful execution of this strategy will depend on our ability to identify and enter into the agreements necessary to take advantage of these potential opportunities, and to obtain any necessary financing. We may not be able to do so successfully. In addition, our management may be required to devote substantial time and resources to pursue these opportunities, which may impact their ability to manage other operations effectively. Acquisitions and new strategic relationships involve numerous additional risks, including: (i) difficulty in integrating the operations and personnel of the acquired business or assets; (ii) potential disruption of our ongoing business and the distraction of management from our day-to-day operations; (iii) difficulty entering markets and relationships in which we have limited or no prior experience and in which competitors have a stronger market position; (iv) difficulty maintaining the quality of services that we have historically provided across new acquisitions; (v) potential legal and financial responsibility for liabilities of the acquired business or assets; (vi) potential overpayment in connection with transactions; (vii) increased expenses associated with transactions or an acquisition and amortizing any acquired intangible assets; (viii) risks associated with any debt incurred in connection with the financing of transaction; and (ix) challenges in implementing uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies throughout an acquired business. We are dependent on the managers of resorts not managed, owned or operated by us to ensure that those properties meet our customers’ expectations. In addition to stays at our resorts, Vacation Club owners have access to other resorts and hotels as a result of our participation in exchange programs and our other strategic alliances. Accordingly, Vacation Club owners have access to resorts that we do not manage, own or operate. If those resorts are not maintained in a manner consistent with our standards of quality or our Vacation Club owners are otherwise dissatisfied with those resorts, we may be subject to customer complaints and our reputation and brand could be damaged. In addition, our agreements with these resorts or their owners may expire, be terminated or not be renewed, or may be renegotiated in a manner adverse to us, and we may be unable to enter into new agreements that provide Vacation Club owners with equivalent access to additional resorts, any or all of which could materially adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition. The resale market for VOIs could adversely affect our business. We believe that resales of VOIs in the secondary market generally are made at net sales prices below the original customer purchase prices. The relatively lower sales prices are partly attributable to the high marketing and sales costs associated with the initial sales of such VOIs. Accordingly, the initial purchase price of a VOI may be less attractive to prospective buyers and we may compete with buyers who seek to resell their VOIs. While VOI resale clearing houses or brokers currently do not have a material impact on our business, the availability of resale VOIs at lower prices, particularly if an organized and liquid secondary market develops, could adversely affect our level of sales and sales prices, which in turn would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 33 We are subject to the risks of the real estate market and the risks associated with real estate development, including a decline in real estate values and a deterioration of other conditions relating to the real estate market and real estate development. Real estate markets are cyclical in nature and highly sensitive to changes in national and regional economic conditions, including: · levels of unemployment; · levels of discretionary disposable income; · levels of consumer confidence; · the availability of financing; · overbuilding or decreases in demand; · interest rates; and · federal, state and local taxation methods. A deterioration in general economic conditions or in the real estate market would have a material adverse effect on our business. We expect to seek to acquire more real estate inventory in the future. The availability of land for development of resort properties at favorable prices will be critical to our profitability and the ability to cover our significant selling, general and administrative expenses, cost of capital and other expenses. If we are unable to acquire such land or resort properties at a favorable cost, our results of operations may be materially, adversely impacted. The profitability of our real estate development activities is also impacted by the cost of construction, including the costs of materials and labor and other services. Should the cost of construction materials and services rise, the ultimate cost of our future resorts inventory when developed could increase and have a material, adverse impact on our results of operations. We are also exposed to other risks associated with development activities, including, without limitation: · adverse conditions in the capital markets may limit our ability to raise capital for completion of projects or for development of future properties; · construction delays, zoning and other local, state or federal governmental approvals, cost overruns, lender financial defaults, or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, volcanic eruptions and oil spills, increasing overall construction costs, affecting timing of project completion or resulting in project cancellations; · any liability or alleged liability or resulting delays associated with latent defects in design or construction of projects we have developed or that we construct in the future adversely affecting our business, financial condition and reputation; · failure by third-party contractors to perform for any reason, exposing us to operational, reputational and financial harm; and · the existence of any title defects in properties we acquire. In addition, the third-party developers from whom we source VOI inventory as part of our capital-light business strategy are exposed to such development-related risks and, therefore, the occurrence of such risks may adversely impact our ability to acquire VOI inventory from them when expected or at all. Environmental liabilities, including claims with respect to mold or hazardous or toxic substances, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and operating results. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, as well as common law, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances, including mold, located on, in or emanating from property that we own, lease or operate, as well as related costs of investigation and property damage at such property. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease our property or to borrow money using such property or receivables generated from the sale of such property as collateral. Noncompliance with environmental, health or 34 safety requirements may require us to cease or alter operations at one or more of our properties. Further, we may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from violations of environmental regulations or from contamination associated with one or more of our properties. Our insurance policies may not cover all potential losses. We maintain insurance coverage for liability, property and other risks with respect to our operations and activities. While we have comprehensive property and liability insurance policies with coverage features and insured limits that we believe are customary, market forces beyond our control may limit the scope of the insurance coverage we can obtain or our ability to obtain coverage at reasonable rates. The cost of insurance may increase and our coverage levels may decrease, which may affect our ability to maintain customary insurance coverage and deductibles at acceptable costs. There is a limit as well as various sub-limits on the amount of insurance proceeds we will receive in excess of applicable deductibles. If an insurable event occurs that affects more than one of our properties, the claims from each affected property may be considered together to determine whether the individual occurrence limit, annual aggregate limit or sub-limits, depending on the type of claim, have been reached. If the limits or sub-limits are exceeded, each affected property may only receive a proportional share of the amount of insurance proceeds provided for under the policy. Further, certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, terrorist acts, and certain environmental matters, may be outside the general coverage limits of our policies, subject to large deductibles, deemed uninsurable or too cost-prohibitive to justify insuring against. In addition, in the event of a substantial loss, the insurance coverage we carry may not be sufficient to pay the full market value or replacement cost of the affected resort or in some cases may not provide a recovery for any part of a loss. As a result, we could lose some or all of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future marketing, sales or revenue opportunities from the property. Further, we could remain obligated under guarantees or other financial obligations related to the property despite the loss of product inventory, and our VOI owners could be required to contribute toward deductibles to help cover losses. Adverse outcomes in legal or other regulatory proceedings, including claims of non-compliance with applicable regulations or development-related defects, could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings, which result in significant expenses and devotion of time and we may agree to indemnify third parties or our strategic partners from damages or losses associated with such risks. In addition, litigation is inherently uncertain and adverse outcomes in the litigation and other proceedings to which we are or may be subject could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. We engage third-party contractors to construct our resorts. However, customers may assert claims against us for construction defects or other perceived development defects, including, without limitation, structural integrity, the presence of mold as a result of leaks or other defects, water intrusion, asbestos, electrical issues, plumbing issues, road construction, water and sewer defects and defects in the engineering of amenities. In addition, certain state and local laws may impose liability on property developers with respect to development defects discovered in the future. We could have to accrue a significant portion of the cost to repair such defects in the quarter when such defects arise or when the repair costs are reasonably estimable. Costs associated with litigation, including claims for development-related defects, and the outcomes thereof could adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition and operating results. Failure to maintain the integrity of internal or customer data could result in faulty business decisions or operational inefficiencies, damage our reputation and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits. We collect and retain large volumes of internal and customer data, including social security numbers, credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information of our customers in various internal information systems and information systems of our service providers. We also maintain personally identifiable information about our employees. The integrity and protection of that customer, employee and company data is critical to us. We could make faulty decisions if that data is inaccurate or incomplete. Our customers and employees also have a high expectation that we and our service providers will adequately protect their personal information. The regulatory environment as 35 well as the requirements imposed on us by the payment card industry surrounding information, security and privacy is also increasingly demanding, in both the United States and other jurisdictions in which we operate. Our systems may be unable to satisfy changing regulatory and payment card industry requirements and employee and customer expectations, or may require significant additional investments or time in order to do so. Our information systems and records, including those we maintain with our service providers, may be subject to security breaches, cyber attacks, system failures, viruses, operator error or inadvertent releases of data. A significant theft, loss, or fraudulent use of customer, employee or company data maintained by us or by a service provider could adversely impact our reputation and could result in remedial and other expenses, fines or litigation. A breach in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems, resulting in operational inefficiencies and a loss of profits. Our business may be adversely impacted by negative publicity, including information spread through social media. The proliferation and global reach of social media continues to expand rapidly and could cause us to suffer reputational harm. The continuing evolution of social media presents new challenges and requires us to keep pace with new developments, technology and trends. Negative posts or comments about us, the properties we manage or our brands on any social networking or user-generated review website, including travel and vacation property websites, could affect consumer opinions of us and our products, and we cannot guarantee that we will timely or adequately redress such instances. Our technology requires updating, the cost involved in updating the technology may be significant, and the failure to keep pace with developments in technology could impair our operations or competitive position. The vacation ownership and hospitality industries require the utilization of technology and systems, including technology utilized for sales and marketing, mortgage servicing, property management, brand assurance and compliance, and reservation systems. This technology requires continuous updating and refinements, including technology required to remain competitive and to comply with the legal requirements such as privacy regulations and requirements established by third parties. We are taking steps to update our information technology platform, which has required, and is likely to continue to require, significant capital expenditures. Older systems which have not yet been updated may increase the risk of operational inefficiencies, financial loss and non-compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and we may not be successful in updating such systems in the time frame or at the cost anticipated. Further, as a result of the rapidly changing technological environment, systems which we have put in place or expect to put in place in the near term may become outdated requiring new technology, and we may not be able to replace those systems as quickly as our competition or within budgeted costs and time frames. Further, we may not achieve the benefits that may have been anticipated from any new technology or system. In addition, conversions to new information technology systems require effective change management processes and may result in cost overruns, delays or business interruptions. If our information technology systems are disrupted, become obsolete or do not adequately support our strategic, operational or compliance needs, our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows may be adversely affected. Our intellectual property rights, and the intellectual property rights of our business partners, are valuable, and the failure to protect those rights could adversely affect our business. Our intellectual property rights, including existing and future trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights, are and will continue to be valuable and important assets of our business. We believe that our proprietary technology, as well as our other technologies and business practices, are competitive advantages and that any duplication by competitors would harm our business. The measures we have taken to protect our intellectual property may not be sufficient or effective. Additionally, intellectual property laws and contractual restrictions may not prevent misappropriation of our intellectual property. Finally, even if we are able to successfully protect our intellectual property, others may develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technology. We also generate a significant portion of our new sales prospects and leads through arrangements with third parties, including Bass Pro. The failure by these third parties to protect their intellectual property rights could also harm our business. 36 The loss of the services of our key management and personnel could adversely affect our business. Our ability to successfully implement our business strategy will depend on our ability to attract and retain experienced and knowledgeable management and other professional staff, and we may not be successful in doing so. If our efforts to retain and attract key management and other personnel are unsuccessful, our business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely impacted. There are inherent uncertainties involved in estimates, judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Any changes in estimates, judgments and assumptions used could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition. Consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP involve making estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those related to future cash flows, which in turn are based upon expectations of future performance given current and projected forecasts of the economy in general and the real estate markets. If any estimates, judgments or assumptions change in the future, including in the event that our performance does not otherwise meet our expectations, we may be required to record impairment charges against our earnings, which could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition. In addition, GAAP requirements as to how certain estimates are made may result, for example, in asset valuations which ultimately would not be realized if we were to attempt to sell the asset. Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock BBX Capital’s controlling position in our common stock limits our shareholders’ ability to influence corporate matters, including the outcome of director elections and other matters requiring shareholder approval and such controlling position and the overlap of management with BBX Capital may result in conflicts of interest and competition for management time or attention. BBX Capital holds approximately 90% of our outstanding common stock. As a result of such ownership position, BBX Capital is able to exercise control over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors, amendments of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and approval of significant corporate transactions. This control could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control or changes in management and will make the approval of certain transactions impossible without the support of BBX Capital. Alan B. Levan, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BBX Capital, and John E. Abdo, our and BBX Capital’s Vice Chairman, may be deemed to control BBX Capital by virtue of their collective ownership of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of BBX Capital. The interests of BBX Capital and Mr. Alan Levan and Mr. Abdo may conflict with our interests or the interests of our other shareholders, including that they may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that, in their judgment, could enhance BBX Capital’s investment in us or improve BBX Capital’s financial condition, even though such transactions might involve risks to us. In addition, this concentration of ownership could deprive shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares of our common stock as part of a sale of our Company and ultimately might affect the market price of our common stock. In addition to Alan B. Levan and John E. Abdo, Raymond S. Lopez, is also an executive officer of both our Company and BBX Capital. None of Mr. Levan, Mr. Abdo or Mr. Lopez is obligated to allocate a specific amount of time to the management of our Company, and they may devote more time and attention to the operations of BBX Capital than they devote directly to our operations. 37 Our stock price may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance. The market price for our common stock may be volatile, and such volatility may be exacerbated by our relatively small public float. In addition, the market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those discussed in this “Risk Factors” section and under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” as well as the following: · the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock or changes in financial estimates by analysts; · the inability to meet the financial estimates of analysts who follow our common stock; · strategic actions by us or our competitors; · risks related to our business and industry, including announcements by us or our competitors of significant issues or significant acquisitions, joint marketing relationships, joint ventures or other transactions; · introduction of new products or services by us or our competitors; · variations in our quarterly operating results and those of our competitors, including seasonal fluctuations; · additions or departures of key personnel; · general economic and stock market conditions; · changes in conditions or trends in our industry, markets or customers; · regulatory and legal proceedings, investigations and developments; · political developments; · changes in accounting principles; · changes in tax legislation and regulations; · terrorist acts; · accumulation of publicly held shares and the timing and amount of future purchase or sales of our common stock or other securities; · defaults under agreements governing our indebtedness; and · investor perceptions with respect to our common stock relative to other investment alternatives. The stock markets in general have often experienced volatility that has sometimes been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may cause the trading price of our common stock to decline, regardless of our operating performance. In addition, the relatively low amount of our shares traded in the public markets can increase the volatility in our stock price. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation has often been brought against that company. We may become involved in this type of litigation in the future. Litigation of this type may be expensive to defend and may divert our management’s attention and resources from the operation of our business. If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired, which could harm our operating results, our ability to operate our business and our reputation. As a Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reporting company, we are required to, among other things, maintain a system of effective internal control over financial reporting and to provide annual management reports on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, once we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company and provided we are not at that time a non-accelerated filer, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K will be required to include independent registered public accounting firm attestations of our internal control over financial reporting. Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place so that we can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort that needs to be re-evaluated frequently. We have dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to implement our internal financial and accounting controls and procedures. Substantial work and expenses may continue to be required to implement, document, assess, test and, as necessary, remediate our system of internal controls. 38 If our internal control over financial reporting is not effective, if we are not able to issue our financial statements in a timely manner or if we are not able to obtain the required audit or review of our financial statements by our independent registered public accounting firm in a timely manner, we will not be able to comply with the periodic reporting requirements of the SEC and the listing requirements of the NYSE. If these events occur, the listing of our common stock on the NYSE could be suspended or terminated and our stock price could materially suffer. In addition, we or members of our management could be subject to investigation and sanction by the SEC and other regulatory authorities and to shareholder lawsuits, which could impose significant additional costs on us and divert management attention. Our shareholders’ interests may be diluted by future stock issuances. Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, our board of directors will have the authority, without any action or vote of our shareholders, to issue all or any part of our authorized but unissued shares of common stock or preferred stock. We may issue such capital stock to meet a number of our business needs, including funding any potential acquisitions or other strategic transactions, or pursuant to any equity compensation plans that we may adopt in the future. Stock issuances would reduce the percentage ownership of our then-current shareholders and, in the case of issuances of preferred stock, may result in the interest of our shareholders being subject to the prior rights of holders of that preferred stock. We may not pay dividends on our common stock in the amounts anticipated, when anticipated, or at all. We paid quarterly dividends on our common stock of $0.17 per share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2019, and $0.13 per share during the fourth quarter of 2019. During January 2020, our board of directors declared a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.13 per share. We currently intend to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends on our common stock in an amount equal to $0.13 per share. However, any dividends, including the timing and amount thereof, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be subject to applicable law and contractual restrictions, including restrictions contained in our credit facilities, and our financial condition, results of operations, available cash, capital requirements, general business conditions and prospects, and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Accordingly, we may not make dividend payments on our common stock in the amount or when anticipated, or at all. Provisions in our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, as well as provisions of Florida law, might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control or changes in our management and/or depress the trading price of our common stock. Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws contain, and Florida law contains, provisions that may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control that shareholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which shareholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares of our common stock, and attempts by our shareholders to replace or remove our management. These provisions include those which: · grant our board of directors the authority to issue additional shares of common stock or preferred stock and to fix the relative rights and preferences of the preferred stock (in each case, without any action or vote of our shareholders), which could be used for, among other things, the adoption of a shareholder rights plan if determined to be advisable by our board of directors; · permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly-created directorships; and · specify advance notice procedures that must be complied with by shareholders in order to make shareholder proposals or nominate directors. As a Florida corporation, we are also subject to the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act (the “FBCA”), including those limiting the voting rights of “control shares.” Under the FBCA, subject to certain exceptions, including mergers and acquisitions effected in accordance with the FBCA, the holder of “control shares” of a Florida corporation that has (i) 100 or more shareholders, (ii) its principal place of business, its principal office or substantial assets in Florida and (iii) either more than 10% of its shareholders residing in Florida, more than 10% of its shares owned by Florida residents or 1,000 shareholders residing in Florida, will not have the right to vote those shares unless the acquisition of the shares was approved by a majority of each class of voting securities of the corporation, excluding 39 those shares held by interested persons. “Control shares” are defined in the FBCA as shares acquired by a person, either directly or indirectly, that when added to all other shares of the issuing corporation owned by that person, would entitle that person to exercise, either directly or indirectly, voting power within any of the following ranges: (i) 20% or more but less than 33% of all voting power of the corporation’s voting securities; (ii) 33% or more but less than a majority of all voting power of the corporation’s voting securities; or (iii) a majority or more of all of the voting power of the corporation’s voting securities. Any provision of our governance documents or Florida law that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our shareholders to receive a premium for their shares of our common stock, and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our common stock. Our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws has an exclusive forum provision, which could limit our shareholders’ ability to obtain a different judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, and a fee-shifting provision, which may discourage the initiation of claims against us or our directors, officers or other employees. Our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws has an exclusive forum provision providing that, unless our board of directors consents to the selection of an alternative forum, the Circuit Court located in Palm Beach County, Florida (or, if such Circuit Court does not have jurisdiction, another Circuit Court located within Florida or, if no Circuit Court located within Florida has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the Southern District of Florida) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for: (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of our Company; (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers or other employees to us or our shareholders; (iii) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our directors, officers or other employees arising pursuant to any provision of the FBCA, our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws (in each case, as amended or amended and restated from time to time); or (iv) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our directors, officers or other employees governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the State of Florida (each, a “Covered Proceeding”). Further, the exclusive forum provision provides that if any Covered Proceeding is filed in a court other than a court located within Florida in the name of any shareholder, then such shareholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Florida in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce the exclusive forum provision and (ii) having service of process made upon such shareholder in any such enforcement action by service upon such shareholder’s counsel in the action as agent for such shareholder. Unless waived, the exclusive forum provision may limit our shareholders’ ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits. Alternatively, if a court were to find the exclusive forum provision to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws also provide us and our officers, directors and other employees with the right, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (and unless our board of directors consents to the contrary), to reimbursement of all amounts incurred by us and our officers, directors and other employees, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and other litigation expenses, from any person or entity that initiates or asserts any claim or counterclaim against us or any of our officers, directors or other employees, or joins, offers substantial assistance to or has a direct financial interest in any such claim or counterclaim, if such person or entity does not obtain a judgment on the merits that substantially achieves, in substance and amount, the full remedy sought. This fee-shifting provision is intended to eliminate or decrease nuisance and frivolous litigation. We intend to apply the fee-shifting provision broadly to all claims and counterclaims, including those relating to derivative actions and other Covered Proceedings, and claims under the federal securities laws (collectively, “Claims”). In addition, the fee-shifting provision applies to any person or entity which initiates, asserts, joins in, offers substantial assistance to, or has a direct financial interest in, any Claim, including current and prior shareholders (each, a “Claiming Party”). The court issuing a judgment on the merits of a Claim may determine whether the Claiming Party obtained a judgment on the merits that substantially achieves, in substance and amount, the full remedy sought. We intend to interpret this language as broadly as possible and believe it is a very high standard. Specifically, we believe that this standard would require, and we would argue to a court to interpret this standard to require, the Claiming Party to prevail on virtually everything sought in the Claim in order to avoid its reimbursement obligations. As a result, the fee-shifting provision may 40 discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees, including those that might otherwise benefit us or our shareholders, or increase the costs thereof to any Claiming Party. Future sales of our common stock, or the perception in the public markets that these sales may occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Due to the limited public float of our common stock as a result of BBX Capital’s approximate 90% interest, there is limited trading volume in our common stock, the market price of our common stock may be volatile and shareholders may not be able to sell their shares in the amounts desired without impacting the market price of our common stock. In addition, we believe that certain shareholders have significant holdings of shares of our common stock within the public float. The market price of our common stock could decline significantly as a result of sales of a large number of shares of our common stock. These sales, or the perception that these sales might occur, could depress the market price of our common stock and make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate. If our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, or if the public perceives that such sales could occur, including as any restrictions on resale end, there could be an adverse impact on the market price of our common stock, even if there is no relationship between such sales and the performance of our business. In the future, we may also issue shares of our common stock in connection with investments or acquisitions or pursuant to any equity compensation plans that we may adopt. The number of shares of our common stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition or pursuant to equity compensation plans could be material. Any issuance of additional shares of our common stock would result in dilution to our shareholders. If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline. The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of our Company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the price or trading volume of our common stock to decline. Moreover, if one or more of our analysts who cover our Company downgrades our common stock, including if our operating results do not meet their or the investor community’s expectations, our stock price could decline. We are an “emerging growth company” and are permitted to rely on exemptions from disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and this may make our common stock less attractive to investors. We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and may remain an emerging growth company until December 31, 2022, we have more than $1.07 billion in annual revenue, we have more than $700.0 million in market value of our stock held by non-affiliates or we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period. We have relied, and for so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we are permitted, and intend, to rely, on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. These exemptions include reduced financial disclosure, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation, exemptions from the requirements to hold non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation and golden parachute payments, exemptions from the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and exemptions from any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements. Investors may find our common stock to be less attractive as a result of our reliance on some or all of these exemptions which may adversely impact the trading levels with respect to our common stock and our stock price, and cause our stock price to be more volatile. 41 We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the listing standards of the NYSE and, as a result, we qualify for, and may rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements applicable to non-controlled companies. As a result of BBX Capital’s controlling position with respect to our common stock, we are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the listing standards of the NYSE. As a “controlled company,” we may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements set forth in the listing standards of the NYSE, including: · the requirement that a majority of our board of directors consists of independent directors under the NYSE listing standards; · the requirement that nominating and corporate governance matters be decided solely by a nominating/corporate governance committee consisting of independent directors under the NYSE listing standards; and · the requirement that employee and officer compensation matters be decided by a compensation committee consisting of independent directors under the NYSE listing standards. While we currently do not rely on or intend to utilize any of these exceptions, we may, in our board of directors’ discretion, choose to utilize one or more of the exceptions in the future. In that case, our shareholders will not have the same protections as a shareholder of a company that is subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE and the market price of our common stock may be adversely affected. 42 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. None. Item 2. Properties. Our principal executive office is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, and consists of approximately 120,838 square feet of leased space. At December 31, 2019, we also maintained sales offices at or near 26 of our resorts as well as regional administrative offices in Orlando, Florida and Indianapolis, Indiana. For information regarding resort properties that are a part of our Vacation Club, please see “Item 1. Business - Our Products - Vacation Club Resorts.” Item 3. Legal Proceedings. In the ordinary course of business, we become subject to claims or proceedings from time to time relating to the purchase, sale, marketing, or financing of VOIs or our other business activities. We are also subject to certain matters relating to the Bluegreen Communities’ business, substantially all assets of which were sold on May 4, 2012. Additionally, from time to time in the ordinary course of business, we become involved in disputes with existing and former employees, vendors, taxing jurisdictions and various other parties, and we receive individual consumer complaints, as well as complaints received through regulatory and consumer agencies, including Offices of State Attorneys General. We take these matters seriously and attempt to resolve any such issues as they arise. Commencing in 2015, it came to our attention that our collection efforts with respect to our VOI notes receivable were being impacted by a then emerging, industry-wide trend involving the receipt of “cease and desist” letters from exit firms and attorneys purporting to represent certain VOI owners. Following receipt of these letters, we are unable to contact the owners unless allowed by law. We believe these exit firms have encouraged such owners to become delinquent and ultimately default on their obligations and that such actions and our inability to contact the owners are a primary contributor to the increase in our annual default rates. Our average annual default rates have increased from 6.9% in 2015 to 8.7% in 2019. We also estimate that approximately 12.6% of the total delinquencies on our VOI notes receivable as of December 31, 2019 related to VOI notes receivable subject to this issue. We have in a number of cases pursued, and we may in the future pursue, legal action against the VOI owners, and in certain circumstances against the exit firms. See the “Totten” case filed in December 2018 and the “Montgomery” case filed in November 2019, described below. Reserves are accrued for matters in which our management believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe that the aggregate liability relating to known contingencies in excess of the aggregate amounts accrued will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition. However, litigation is inherently uncertain, and the actual costs of resolving legal claims, including awards of damages, may be substantially higher than the amounts accrued for these claims and may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition. Management is not at this time able to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses with respect to matters in which it is reasonably possible that a loss will occur. In certain matters, our management is unable to estimate the loss or reasonable range of loss until additional developments provide information sufficient to support an assessment of the loss or range of loss. Frequently in these matters, the claims are broad and the plaintiffs have not quantified or factually supported their claim. 43 Stephen Potje, Tamela Potje, Sharon Davis, Beafus Davis, Matthew Baldwin, Tammy Baldwin, Arnor Lee, Angela Lee, Gretchen Brown, Paul Brown, Jeremy Estrada, Emily Estrada, Michael Oliver, Carrie Oliver, Russell Walters, Elaine Walters, and Mike Ericson v. Bluegreen Corporation, Case No.: 2018CA004782, 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida On September 22, 2017, Stephen Potje, Tamela Potje, Sharon Davis, Beafus Davis, Matthew Baldwin, Tammy Baldwin, Arnor Lee, Angela Lee, Gretchen Brown, Paul Brown, Jeremy Estrada, Emily Estrada, Michael Oliver, Carrie Oliver, Russell Walters, Elaine Walters, and Mike Ericson, individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, filed a purported class action lawsuit against us which asserts claims for alleged violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Florida False Advertising Law. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged the making of false representations in connection with our sales of VOIs, including representations regarding the ability to use points for stays or other experiences with other vacation providers, the ability to cancel VOI purchases and receive a refund of the purchase price and the ability to roll over unused points, and that annual maintenance fees would not increase. The purported class action lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice after mediation. However, on or about April 24, 2018, plaintiffs re-filed their individual claims in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. Subsequently on October 15, 2019, the Court entered an order granting our motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims. Plaintiffs are appealing the summary judgement order. Oscar Hernandez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Estella Michael, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated, vs. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. an unknown business entity; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Case No. CIVDS1804956, San Bernardino Superior Court, California On February 28, 2018, Oscar Hernandez and Estella Michael filed a purported class action litigation in San Bernardino Superior Court against BVU. The central claims in the complaint, as amended during June 2018, include alleged failures to pay overtime and wages at termination and to provide meal and rest periods, as well as claims relating to non-compliant wage statements and unreimbursed business expenses; and a claim under the Private Attorney’s General Act. Plaintiffs sought to represent a class of approximately 660 hourly, non-exempt employees who worked in the state of California since March 1, 2014. In April 2019, the parties mediated and agreed to settle the matter for an immaterial amount. It is expected that the court will approve the settlement and the dismissal of the lawsuit after the settlement documents are executed. Melissa S. Landon, Edward P. Landon, Shane Auxier and Mu Hpare, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, Case No. 18-cv-994, United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin On June 28, 2018, Melissa S. Landon, Edward P. Landon, Shane Auxier and Mu Hpare, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a purported class action lawsuit against the Company and BVU asserting claims for alleged violations of the Wisconsin Timeshare Act, Wisconsin law prohibiting illegal referral selling, and Wisconsin law prohibiting illegal attorney’s fee provisions. Plaintiffs allegations include that we failed to disclose the identity of the seller of real property at the beginning of our initial contact with the purchaser; that we misrepresented who the seller of the real property was; that we misrepresented the buyer’s right to cancel; that we included an illegal attorney’s fee provision in the sales document(s); that we offered an illegal “today only” incentive to purchase; and that we utilize an illegal referral selling program to induce the sale of VOIs. Plaintiffs seek certification of a class consisting of all persons who, in Wisconsin, purchased from us one or more VOIs within six years prior to the filing of this lawsuit. Plaintiffs seek statutory damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We moved to dismiss the case, and on November 27, 2019, the court issued a ruling granting the dismissal in part. We have answered the remaining claims. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation v. Totten Franqui Davis & Burk, LLC et al., Case No. 6:18-02188-RBD-DCI, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division On December 21, 2018, we and BVU filed a lawsuit against timeshare exit firm Totten Franqui and certain other affiliated timeshare exit companies (“TPEs”). In the compliant, we argue that through various forms of deceptive advertising, as well as inappropriate direct contact with or VOI owners, the TPEs make false statements about us and provide misleading information to the VOI owners. We also believe that the TPEs induce our VOI owners to breach 44 their contracts and stop making payments to us, which typically results in a default on the VOI note and termination of the VOI. Thereafter, the TPEs, despite often times doing no more than encouraging non-payment, claim that they “helped” the consumer “exit” their timeshare contract. We believe that all of this results in the consumer paying fees to the TPEs in exchange for illusory services. We have asserted claims under the Lanham Act, as well as tortious interference with contractual relations, civil conspiracy to commit tortious interference and other claims. During the course of the litigation, the TPEs and Totten Franqui filed for bankruptcy, which resulted in the litigation being stayed. The bankruptcy judge has appointed an independent trustee to handle the estate of the debtors and we have been in discussions with the bankruptcy trustee about a possible settlement. We intend to assert all of our legal rights in the bankruptcy case. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation v. The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-24704, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida On November 13, 2019, we filed a lawsuit against timeshare exit firm, The Montgomery Law Firm, and certain of its affiliates (“TPEs”). In the complaint, we alleged that the TPEs, through various forms of deceptive advertising, as well as inappropriate direct contact with VOI owners, made false statements about us and provided misleading information to the VOI owners. The TPEs have encouraged nonpayment by consumers and exacted fees for doing so. We believe the consumers are paying fees to the TPEs in exchange for illusory services. We have asserted claims against the TPEs under the Lanham Act, as well as tortious interference with contractual relations, civil conspiracy to commit tortious interference and other claims. Shehan Wijesinha, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., Case No. 19CV20073, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida On January 7, 2019, Shehan Wijesinha filed a purported class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the “TCPA”). It is alleged that BVU called plaintiff’s cell phone for telemarketing purposes using an automated dialing system, and that plaintiff did not give BVU his express written consent to do so. Plaintiffs seek certification of a class comprised of other persons in the United States who received similar calls from or on behalf of BVU without the person’s consent. Plaintiff seeks monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. On July 15, 2019, the court entered an order staying this case pending a ruling from the Federal Communications Commission clarifying the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system under the TCPA and the decision of the Eleventh Circuit in a separate action brought against a VOI company by a plaintiff alleging violations of the TCPA. On January 27, 2020, the Eleventh Circuit issued a ruling consistent with BVU’s position, but the case currently remains stayed. Debbie Adair et al. v. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. et al., Case No. 19-1-003, Chancery Court for the Fourth Judicial District for Sevier County, Tennessee On January 7, 2019, Debbie Adair and thirty-four other timeshare purchasers filed a lawsuit against BVU and Bass Pro alleging violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, the Tennessee Time-share Act, the California Time-Share Act, fraudulent misrepresentation for failure to make certain required disclosures, fraudulent inducement for inducing purchasers to remain under contract past rescission, unauthorized practice of law, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. Plaintiffs seek rescission of their contracts, money damages, including statutory treble damages, or in the alternative, punitive damages in an amount not less than $0.5 million. We have filed a motion to dismiss, which is pending. We have agreed to indemnify Bass Pro with respect to the claims brought against us in this proceeding. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. Eddie Boyd et al. v. Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. et al., Case No. 19CT-CC00126, Circuit Court of Christian County, Missouri On July 18, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a petition alleging that BVU and its co-defendants violated the Missouri Merchandise Practices Act for allegedly making false statements and misrepresentations with respect to the sale of VOIs. Plaintiffs further have filed a purported class action allegation that BVU’s charging of an administrative processing fee constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. Plaintiffs seek monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We have moved to dismiss the petition. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. 45 Termination of Manhattan Club Purchase and Sale Agreement On March 15, 2018, BVU entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets (“Purchase and Sale Agreement”) with T. Park Central, LLC, O. Park Central, LLC, and New York Urban Ownership Management, LLC (collectively “New York Urban”), which provided for BVU’s purchase of The Manhattan Club inventory over a number of years and the assumption of the management contract with The Manhattan Club HOA anticipated to occur in 2021. On October 7, 2019, New York Urban initiated arbitration proceedings against BVU alleging that The Manhattan Club HOA (of which BVU is a member) was obligated to pay an increased management fee to a New York Urban affiliate and that this higher amount would be the benchmark for BVU’s purchase of the management contract under the Purchase and Sale Agreement. New York Urban also sought damages in the arbitration proceedings in excess of $10 million for promissory estoppel and tortious interference. BVU denied New York Urban’s claims and terminated the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the related Security Agreement based on, among other things, New York Urban prematurely initiating arbitration in violation of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. On November 25, 2019, New York Urban sent its own Notice of Termination of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and a separate letter containing an offer to compromise if BVU resigned its position on the Manhattan Club HOA board and permitted New York Urban to enforce its rights under the Security Agreement. On November 29, 2019, BVU accepted the offer. BVU has provided New York Urban with resignations of its members on the Manhattan Club HOA board consistent with the parties’ settlement agreement and believes it has fulfilled all of its legal obligations under the settlement. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. 46 Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. PART II Market Price of Common Stock Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “BXG”. There were two shareholders of record of our common stock as of February 25, 2020. The number of record holders does not reflect the number of persons or entities holding their stock in “street” name through brokerage firms or other nominee holders. Stock Performance Graph Set forth below is a graph comparing the cumulative total returns (assuming reinvestment of dividends) of our common stock against the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) MidCap 400 Index and the S&P Composite 1500 Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines Index (“S&P 1500 Hotel Index”), from November 17, 2017 (the date our common stock commenced trading on the NYSE) and assumes $100 was invested on November 17, 2017. The stock performance reflected below is based on historical results and is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance. The Stock Performance Graph is not deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Bluegreen Vacations Corporation S&P MidCap 400 Index S&P 1500 Hotel Index 11/17/2017 12/31/2017 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 100.00 140.50 $ 103.09 102.96 100.31 $ 90.33 82.64 80.22 112.06 112.21 Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities On November 26, 2018, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program which authorizes the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of up to $35.0 million. The repurchase program authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase shares from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors. 47 The following table provides information concerning shares of our common stock repurchased during the quarter ended December 31, 2019: Period October 1 - October 31, 2019 November 1 - November 30, 2019 December 1 - December 31, 2019 Total Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as a Part of Publicly Announced Programs Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program - 22,300 60,930 83,230 $ $ $ $ - 10.14 9.99 10.03 - 22,300 60,930 83,230 2,711,468 2,689,168 2,628,238 2,628,238 48 Item 6. Selected Financial Data. The following tables set forth selected consolidated financial and other data as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The selected consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All other selected financial data set forth below is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report on Form 10- K and have been updated as necessary to conform to the current presentation. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of future results. (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Statement of Operations Data Sales of VOIs Fee-based sales commission revenue Other fee-based services revenue Cost reimbursements Interest income Other income, net Total revenue Net income attributable to shareholder(s) (1) Per Share Data: Basic/diluted earnings attributable to shareholder(s) (2) Cash dividends declared per share $ $ $ $ $ 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 For the Years Ended December 31, 255,375 $ 207,832 125,244 63,889 87,902 — 740,242 $ 254,225 $ 216,422 118,024 62,534 85,914 1,201 738,320 $ 242,017 $ 229,389 111,819 52,639 86,876 312 723,052 $ 273,873 $ 201,829 103,448 49,557 89,510 1,724 $ 719,941 259,236 173,659 97,539 — 84,331 2,883 617,648 34,851 $ 87,962 $ 126,583 $ 77,877 $ 70,304 0.47 $ 0.64 $ 1.18 $ 0.60 $ 1.77 $ 0.56 $ 1.10 0.99 $ $ 0.99 0.77 (1) Net income attributable to shareholder(s) for the year ended December 31, 2019 included a pretax charge of $39.1 million in connection with the Bass Pro settlement in June 2019. Further, net income attributable to shareholder(s) for the year ended December 31, 2017 included a one-time, after tax benefit of approximately $47.7 million resulting from the revaluation of our net deferred tax liabilities associated with the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which permanently lowered the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%. (2) The number of shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share and cash dividends declared per share reflects the stock split effected in connection with our initial public offering during November 2017 as if the stock split was effected on January 1, 2015. See Notes 1 and Note 18 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion. (dollars in thousands) Balance Sheet Data: Notes receivable, net Inventory Total assets Total debt obligations - non recourse Total debt obligations - recourse Total shareholders' equity 2019 2018 As of December 31, 2017 2016 2015 $ 449,162 $ 346,937 1,360,018 334,246 306,810 465,659 439,167 $ 334,149 1,346,467 382,257 281,388 475,365 426,858 $ 281,291 1,231,481 336,421 255,275 433,654 425,800 $ 238,534 1,123,952 327,358 255,057 298,312 415,598 220,211 1,083,151 314,024 256,752 244,485 49 Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. You should read the following discussion and analysis together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements, including those that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, those discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” This section of this Form 10-K generally discusses 2019 and 2018 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2019 and 2018. Discussions of 2017 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2018 and 2017 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available free of charge on our website at www.bluegreenvacations.com or with the SEC at www.sec.gov. Executive Overview We are a leading vacation ownership company that markets and sells VOIs and manages resorts in popular leisure and urban destinations. Our resort network includes 45 Club Resorts (resorts in which owners in our Vacation Club have the right to use most of the units in connection with their VOI ownership) and 23 Club Associate Resorts (resorts in which owners in our Vacation Club have the right to use a limited number of units in connection with their VOI ownership). Our Club Resorts and Club Associate Resorts are primarily located in high-volume, “drive-to” vacation locations, including Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and Charleston, among others. Through our points- based system, the approximately 220,000 owners in our Vacation Club have the flexibility to stay at units available at any of our resorts and have access to over 11,350 other hotels and resorts through partnerships and exchange networks. We have a robust sales and marketing platform supported by exclusive marketing relationships with nationally-recognized consumer brands, such as Bass Pro and Choice Hotels. These marketing relationships drive sales within our core demographic. VOI Sales and Financing Our primary business is the marketing and selling of deeded VOIs, developed either by us or third parties. Customers who purchase these VOIs receive an annual allotment of points, which can be redeemed for stays at one of our resorts or at 11,350 other hotels and resorts available through partnerships and exchange networks. Historically, VOI companies have funded the majority of the capital investment in connection with resort development with internal resources and acquisition and development financing. In 2009, we began selling VOIs on behalf of third-party developers and have successfully diversified from a business focused on capital-intensive resort development to a flexible model with a balanced mix of developed and capital-light inventory. Our relationships with third-party developers enable us to generate fees from the sales and marketing of their VOIs without incurring the significant upfront capital investment generally associated with resort acquisition or development. While sales of acquired or developed inventory typically result in greater Adjusted EBITDA contribution, fee-based sales generally require no initial investment or development financing risk. Both acquired or developed VOI sales and fee-based VOI sales drive recurring, incremental and long-term fee streams by adding owners to our Vacation Club and new resort management contracts. In conjunction with our VOI sales, we also generate interest income by providing financing to qualified purchasers. Collateralized by the underlying VOIs, our loans are generally structured as 10-year, fully-amortizing loans with a fixed interest rate ranging from approximately 13% to approximately 17% per annum. As of December 31, 2019, the weighted-average interest rate on our VOI notes receivable was 14.9%. In addition, we earn fees for various other services, including title and escrow services in connection with the closing of VOI sales, and mortgage servicing. 50 Resort Operations and Club Management We enter into management agreements with the Home Owner Associations (“HOAs”) that maintain most of the resorts and earn fees for providing management services to those HOAs and our approximately 220,000 Vacation Club owners. These resort management services include oversight of housekeeping services, maintenance, and certain accounting and administration functions. Our management contracts yield highly predictable, recurring cash flows and do not have the traditional risks associated with hotel management contracts that are linked to daily rate or occupancy. Our management contracts are typically structured as “cost-plus,” with an initial term of three years and automatic one year renewals. In connection with the management services provided to the Vacation Club, we manage the reservation system and provide owner, billing and collection services. In addition to resort and club management services, we earn fees for various other services that produce recurring, predictable and long term-revenue, including construction management services to third-party developers. Principal Components Affecting our Results of Operations Principal Components of Revenue Fee-Based Sales. Represent sales of third-party VOIs where we are paid a commission. JIT Sales. Represent sales of VOIs acquired from third parties in close proximity to when we intend to sell such VOIs. Secondary Market Sales. Represent sales of VOIs acquired from HOAs or other owners, typically in connection with maintenance fee defaults. This inventory is generally purchased at a greater discount to retail price compared to developed VOI sales and VOIs purchased by us for sale as part of our JIT sales activities. Developed VOI Sales. Represent sales of VOIs in resorts that we have developed or acquired (not including inventory acquired through JIT and secondary market arrangements). Financing Revenue. Represents revenue from the financing of VOI sales, which includes interest income and loan servicing fees. We also earn fees from providing mortgage servicing to certain third-party developers relating to VOIs sold by them. Resort Operations and Club Management Revenue. Represents recurring fees from managing the Vacation Club and transaction fees for Traveler Plus and other member services. We also earn recurring management fees under our management agreements with HOAs for day-to-day management services, including oversight of housekeeping services, maintenance, and certain accounting and administrative functions. Other Fee-Based Services. Represents revenue earned from various other services that produce recurring, predictable and long-term revenue, such as title services. Principal Components of Expenses Cost of VOIs Sold. Represents the cost at which our owned VOIs sold during the period were relieved from inventory. In addition to inventory from our VOI business, our owned VOIs also include those that were acquired by us under JIT and secondary market arrangements. Compared to the cost of our developed VOI inventory, VOIs acquired in connection with JIT arrangements typically have a relatively higher associated cost of sales as a percentage of sales while those acquired in connection with secondary market arrangements typically have a lower cost of sales as a percentage of sales as secondary market inventory is generally obtained from HOAs at a significant discount to retail price. Cost of VOIs sold as a percentage of sales of VOIs varies between periods based on the relative costs of the specific VOIs sold in each period and the size of the point packages of the VOIs sold (primarily due to offered volume discounts, and taking into account consideration of cumulative sales to existing owners). Additionally, the effect of changes in estimates under the relative sales value method, including estimates of projected sales, future defaults, upgrades and incremental revenue from the resale of repossessed VOI inventory, are reflected on a retrospective basis in the period the change occurs. Cost of sales will typically be favorably impacted in periods where a significant amount of secondary market VOI inventory is acquired and actual defaults and equity trades are higher and the 51 resulting change in estimate is recognized. While we believe that there is additional inventory that can be obtained through the secondary market at favorable prices to us in the future, there can be no assurance that such inventory will be available as expected. Net Carrying Cost of VOI Inventory. Represents the maintenance fees and developer subsidies for unsold VOI inventory paid or accrued to the HOAs that maintain the resorts. We attempt to offset this expense, to the extent possible, by generating revenue from renting our VOIs and through utilizing them in our sampler programs. We net such revenue from this expense item. Selling and Marketing Expense. Represents costs incurred to sell and market VOIs, including costs relating to marketing and incentive programs, tours, and related wages and sales commissions. Revenue from vacation package sales are netted against selling and marketing expenses. Financing Expense. Represents financing interest expense related to our receivable-backed debt, amortization of the related debt issuance costs and other expenses incurred in providing financing and servicing loans, including administrative costs associated with mortgage servicing activities for our loans and the loans of certain third-party developers. Mortgage servicing activities include, among other things, payment processing, reporting and collection services. Resort Operations and Club Management Expense. Represents costs incurred to manage resorts and the Vacation Club, including payroll and related costs and other administrative costs to the extent not reimbursed by the Vacation Club or HOAs. General and Administrative Expense. Primarily represents compensation expense for personnel supporting our business and operations, professional fees (including consulting, audit and legal fees), and administrative and related expenses. Key Business and Financial Metrics and Terms Used by Management Sales of VOIs. Represent sales of our owned VOIs, including developed VOIs and those acquired through JIT and secondary market arrangements, reduced by equity trade allowances and an estimate of uncollectible VOI notes receivable. In addition to the factors impacting system-wide sales of VOIs (described below), sales of VOIs are impacted by the proportion of system-wide sales of VOIs sold on behalf of third-parties on a commission basis, which are not included in sales of VOIs. System-wide Sales of VOIs. Represents all sales of VOIs, whether owned by us or a third party immediately prior to the sale. Sales of VOIs owned by third parties are transacted as sales of VOIs in our Vacation Club through the same selling and marketing process we use to sell our VOI inventory. We consider system-wide sales of VOIs to be an important operating measure because it reflects all sales of VOIs by our sales and marketing operations without regard to whether we or a third party owned such VOI inventory at the time of sale. System-wide sales of VOIs is not a recognized term under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to sales of VOIs or any other measure of financial performance derived in accordance with GAAP or to any other method of analyzing our results as reported under GAAP. Guest Tours. Represents the number of sales presentations given at our sales centers during the period. Sale to Tour Conversion Ratio. Represents the rate at which guest tours are converted to sales of VOIs and is calculated by dividing guest tours by number of VOI sales transactions. Average Sales Volume Per Guest (“VPG”). Represents the sales attributable to tours at our sales locations and is calculated by dividing VOI sales by guest tours. We consider VPG to be an important operating measure because it measures the effectiveness of our sales process, combining the average transaction price with the sale-to-tour conversion ratio. 52 Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA 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 debt secured by our VOI notes receivable), income and franchise taxes, loss (gain) on assets held for sale, depreciation and amortization, amounts attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations (in which we own a 51% interest), and items that we believe are not representative of ongoing operating results including charges such as severance. Accordingly, amounts paid, accrued or incurred in connection with the Bass Pro settlement in June 2019 were excluded in the computation of Adjusted EBTIDA for the year ended December 31, 2019. For purposes of the Adjusted EBITDA calculation for each period presented, no adjustments were made for interest income earned on our 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 our business. We consider our total Adjusted EBITDA and our Segment Adjusted EBITDA to be an indicator of our operating performance, and it is used by us to measure our ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand our business. Adjusted 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. Adjusted 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. Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity, including cash flow, derived in accordance with GAAP, or to any other method or analyzing our results as reported under GAAP. The limitations of using Adjusted EBITDA as an analytical tool include, without limitation, that Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect (i) changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (ii) our interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our indebtedness (other than as noted above); (iii) our tax expense or the cash requirements to pay our taxes; (iv) historical cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; or (v) the effect on earnings or changes resulting from matters that we consider not to be indicative of our future operations or performance. Further, although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements. In addition, our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to definitions of Adjusted EBITDA or other similarly titled measures used by other companies. 53 Results of Operations Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 We consider Segment Adjusted EBITDA in connection with our evaluation of the operating performance of our business segments as described in Note 17: Segment Reporting to our audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. See above for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA, how management uses it to manage our business and material limitations on its usefulness. The following tables set forth Segment Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, our most comparable GAAP financial measure: (in thousands) Adjusted EBITDA - sales of VOIs and financing Adjusted EBITDA - resort operations and club management Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA Less: Corporate and other Total Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) Net income attributable to shareholder(s) Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations Loss on assets held for sale Add: depreciation and amortization Less: interest income (other than interest earned on VOI notes receivable) Add: interest expense - corporate and other Add: franchise taxes Add: provision (benefit) for income taxes Add: severance Add: Bass Pro settlement Total Adjusted EBITDA $ $ $ $ 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 147,081 $ 173,668 $ 181,647 56,378 203,459 (81,670) 121,789 $ 50,561 224,229 (82,409) 141,820 $ 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 34,851 $ 87,962 $ 11,273 (11,670) 3,656 14,114 (7,191) 19,035 193 12,140 6,267 39,121 121,789 $ 12,390 (12,468) 3 12,392 (6,044) 15,195 199 28,541 3,650 — 141,820 $ The following tables reconciles system-wide sales of VOIs to gross sales of VOIs, the most comparable GAAP financial measure. (in thousands) Gross sales of VOIs Add: Fee-based sales System-wide sales of VOIs 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ $ 311,076 $ 308,032 619,108 $ 305,530 $ 318,540 624,070 $ 43,350 224,997 (74,717) 150,280 126,583 12,760 (12,485) 46 9,632 (6,874) 12,168 178 (2,345) 5,836 4,781 150,280 288,414 330,854 619,268 54 (in thousands, except number of resorts at period end, number of transactions and average sales volume per guest) Other Financial Data: System-wide sales of VOIs Total Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA - sales of VOIs and financing Adjusted EBITDA - resort operations and club management Number of Bluegreen Vacation Club / Vacation Club Associate resorts at period end Total number of sale transactions Average sales volume per guest $ $ $ $ $ 2019 As of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 619,108 121,789 147,081 56,378 68 40,703 2,642 $ $ $ $ $ 624,070 141,820 173,668 50,561 69 40,087 2,642 $ $ $ $ $ 619,268 150,280 181,647 43,350 67 40,705 2,479 55 For the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the year ended December 31, 2018 Sales of VOIs and Financing (dollars in thousands) Developed VOI sales (1) Secondary Market sales Fee-Based sales JIT sales Less: Equity trade allowances (6) System-wide sales of VOIs Less: Fee-Based sales Gross sales of VOIs Provision for loan losses (2) Sales of VOIs Cost of VOIs sold (3) Gross profit (3) Fee-Based sales commission revenue (4) Financing revenue, net of financing expense Other fee-based services - title operations, net Net carrying cost of VOI inventory Selling and marketing expenses General and administrative expenses - sales and marketing Other income, net Operating profit - sales of VOIs and financing Add: Depreciation and amortization Add: Severance Add: Bass Pro Settlement Add: Loss on assets held for sale Adjusted EBITDA - sales of VOIs and financing For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 % of System- wide sales of VOIs(5) % of System- wide sales of VOIs(5) Amount Amount 57% 40 50 2 (49) 100% (50) 50 (18) 41 (9) 91 67 10 1 (4) (51) (11) (1) 16% 355,353 248,780 308,032 13,346 (306,403) 619,108 (308,032) 311,076 (55,701) 255,375 (21,845) 233,530 207,832 60,454 7,274 (23,816) (317,716) (70,258) 3,068 100,368 6,118 1,416 39,121 58 147,081 $ $ 46% 37 51 9 (43) 100% (51) 49 (17) 41 (9) 91 68 10 1 (2) (49) (4) — 27% 287,292 232,562 318,540 56,450 (270,774) 624,070 (318,540) 305,530 (51,305) 254,225 (23,813) 230,412 216,422 59,609 7,614 (11,358) (307,614) (27,848) — 167,237 6,335 96 — — 173,668 $ $ (1) Developed VOI sales represent sales of VOIs acquired or developed by us under our developed VOI business. Developed VOI sales do not include Secondary Market sales, Fee-Based sales or JIT sales. (2) Percentages for provision for loan losses are calculated as a percentage of gross sales of VOIs, which excludes Fee-Based sales (and not of system-wide sales of VOIs). (3) Percentages for costs of VOIs sold and gross profit are calculated as a percentage of sales of VOIs (and not based on system-wide sales of VOIs). (4) Percentages for Fee-Based sales commission revenue are calculated as a percentage of Fee-Based sales (and not based on system-wide sales of VOIs). (5) Represents the applicable line item, calculated as a percentage of system-wide sales of VOIs, unless otherwise indicated in the above footnotes. (6) Equity trade allowances are amounts granted to customers upon trading in their existing VOIs in connection with the purchase of additional VOIs. 56 Sales of VOIs. Sales of VOIs were $255.4 million and $254.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Sales of VOIs are impacted by the factors described below in system-wide sales of VOIs. Gross sales of VOIs were reduced by $55.7 million and $51.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for the provision for loan losses. The provision for loan losses varies based on the amount of financed, non-fee based sales during the period and changes in our estimates of future notes receivable performance for existing loans. Our provision for loan losses as a percentage of gross sales of VOIs was 18% and 17% during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The percentage of our sales which were realized in cash within 30 days from sale was 42% during both the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The increase in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to an increase in the average annual default rates, which we believe is due in large part to the receipt of letters from attorneys who purport to represent certain VOI owners and who have encouraged such owners to become delinquent and ultimately default on their obligations. Defaults associated with such letters in 2019 increased 26% compared to 2018, with a significant portion of such increase attributable to default activity for our resorts and owners located in Missouri, where we believe certain attorneys are currently targeting our customers. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” for additional information regarding such letters and actions taken by us in connection therewith. While we believe our notes receivable are adequately reserved at this time, actual defaults may differ from the estimates and the reserve may not be adequate, whether due to actions by our attorneys or otherwise. In addition to the factors described below impacting system-wide sales of VOIs, sales of VOIs are impacted by the proportion of system-wide sales of VOIs sold on behalf of third parties on a commission basis, which are not included in sales of VOIs. The average annual default rates and delinquency rates (more than 30 days past due) on our VOI notes receivable were as follows: Average annual default rates Delinquency rates Year Ended December 31, 2019 8.73% 2018 8.41% As of December 31, 2019 3.62% 2018 2.91% System-wide sales of VOIs. System-wide sales of VOIs were $619.1 million and $624.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. System- wide sales decreased during 2019 due to a decrease in the number of guest tours. We believe the decrease was due in part to disruptions in staffing and operations at certain of our sales offices related to the issues with Bass Pro which were resolved when the parties entered into a settlement agreement in June 2019 (See Note 12: Commitments and Contingencies to our audited consolidated financial statements provided in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding this matter). Included in system-wide sales are Fee-Based Sales, JIT Sales, Secondary Market Sales and developed VOI sales. Sales by category are tracked based on which deeded VOI is conveyed in each transaction. We manage which VOIs are sold based on several factors, including the needs of fee-based clients, our debt service requirements and default resale requirements under term securitization and similar transactions. These factors contribute to fluctuations in the amount of sales by category from period to period. Fee- Based Sales comprised 50% and 51% of system-wide sales of VOIs during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We expect this rate to decrease in 2020 as we focus on selling Bluegreen owned inventory, however, actual results may different from this estimate in the future. 57 The following table sets forth certain information for system-wide sales of VOIs for 2019 and 2018: (dollars in thousands, except average sales volume per guest) Number of sales offices at period-end Number of active sales arrangements with third-party clients at period-end Total number of VOI sales transactions Average sales price per transaction Number of total guest tours Sale-to-tour conversion ratio– total marketing guests Number of new guest tours Sale-to-tour conversion ratio– new marketing guests Percentage of sales to existing owners Average sales volume per guest 2019 For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 % Change 26 15 40,703 15,307 $ 235,842 17.3% 142,130 14.1% 54.5% 2,642 $ 26 15 40,087 15,692 238,141 16.8% 146,623 14.3% 51.6% 2,642 $ $ — — 2 (2) (1) 3 (3) (1) 6 — Cost of VOIs Sold. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, cost of VOIs sold was $21.8 million and $23.8 million, respectively, and represented 9% of sales of VOIs during each year. Cost of VOIs sold as a percentage of sales of VOIs varies between periods based on the relative costs of the specific VOIs sold in each period and the size of the point packages of the VOIs sold (due to offered volume discounts, including consideration of cumulative sales to existing owners). Additionally, the effect of changes in estimates under the relative sales value method, including estimates of project sales, future defaults, upgrades and incremental revenue from the resale of repossessed VOI inventory, are reflected on a retrospective basis in the period the change occurs. Therefore, cost of sales will typically be favorably impacted in periods where a significant amount of Secondary Market VOI inventory is acquired or actual defaults and equity trades are higher than anticipated and the resulting change in estimate is recognized. During 2019, we acquired more Secondary Market VOI inventory compared to 2018 due to a temporary suspension of Secondary Market VOI inventory purchases in September 2018 in connection with a system conversion involving our sales and inventory process. In addition, during 2019 our cost of sales benefited from sales of relatively lower cost VOIs as compared to 2018. Further, in 2018 we increased the average selling price of VOIs by approximately 3%. As a result of this pricing change in 2018, we also increased our estimate of total gross margin on the sale of our VOI inventory under the relative sales value method. Under the relative sales value method prescribed for timeshare developers to relieve the cost of VOI inventory, changes to the estimate of gross margin expected to be generated on the sale of VOI inventory are recognized on a retrospective basis in earnings. Accordingly, during 2018, we recognized a benefit to cost of VOIs sold of $3.6 million ($2.7 million net of tax, $0.04 EPS). Fee-Based Sales Commission Revenue. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we sold $308.0 million and $318.5 million, respectively, of third-party VOI inventory under commission arrangements and earned sales and marketing commissions of $207.8 million and $216.4 million, respectively, in connection with those sales. We earned an average sales and marketing commission of 67% and 68% during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which is net of a reserve for commission refunds in connection with early defaults and cancellations pursuant to the terms of certain of our fee-based service arrangements. The decrease in sales and marketing commission as a percentage of fee-based sales for 2019 as compared to 2018 is primarily related to the mix of developer sales at higher commission rates in 2018 as well as higher reserves for early defaults in 2019, which we refund to the third-party developers in certain circumstances. Financing Revenue, Net of Financing Expense — Sales of VOIs. Interest income on VOIs notes receivable was $80.0 million and $79.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which was partially offset by interest expense on receivable backed debt of $20.5 million and $19.5 million, respectively. The increase in finance revenue net of finance expense in 2019 as compared to 2018 is a result of an increase in our notes receivable portfolio partially offset by our higher debt outstanding balances. Revenue from mortgage servicing during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 of $6.2 million and $6.0 million, respectively, are included in financing revenue, net of mortgage servicing expenses of $5.3 million and $6.2 million, respectively. 58 Other Fee-Based Services — Title Operations, net. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, revenue from our title operations was $14.2 million and $12.2 million, respectively, which was partially offset by expenses directly related to our title operations of $7.0 million and $4.6 million, respectively. Resort title fee revenue varies based on sales volumes as well as the relative title costs in the jurisdictions where the inventory being sold is located. Net Carrying Cost of VOI Inventory. The carrying cost of our inventory was $35.7 million and $27.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which was partially offset by rental and sampler revenue of $11.8 million and $16.1 million, respectively. The increase in net carrying costs of VOI inventory was primarily related to our acquisition of the Éilan Hotel and Spa during April 2018, increased maintenance fees and developer subsidies associated with our increase in VOI inventory and decreased rentals of developer inventory. In certain circumstances, the Company offsets the marketing costs by using its inventory for marketing guest stays. Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses were $317.7 million and $307.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. As a percentage of system-wide sales of VOIs, selling and marketing expenses were 51% and 49% during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of system-wide sales of VOIs is primarily attributable to higher costs per guest tour, higher fees to Bass Pro as well as a change in the timing of expense recognition under the settlement agreement with Bass Pro discussed below, additional costs related to our marketing operations in 15 new Cabela’s stores in 2019 and additional costs associated with testing new traditional and digital marketing programs. In addition, 2019 includes severance of $0.6 million pursuant to an agreement entered into with an executive during 2019 and is included in severance within the Sales of VOI and Financing segment. Our agreement with Bass Pro previously provided for the payment of a variable commission upon the sale of a VOI to a marketing prospect obtained through the Bass Pro marketing channels. As discussed herein, pursuant to the settlement agreement and amended marketing arrangement with Bass Pro, the settlement payment and a portion of the ongoing annual marketing fees are fixed costs and/or are subject to annual minimums regardless of the volume of VOI sales produced from the resulting marketing prospects generated from the amended agreement. If our amended agreement with Bass Pro does not generate a sufficient number of prospects and leads or is terminated or limited, we may not be able to successfully market and sell our products and services at current sales levels, at anticipated levels or at levels required in order to offset the costs associated with our marketing efforts. In addition, the amended arrangement with Bass Pro is expected to result in an annual 9% increase in our marketing costs as a percentage of sales from the program, based on increases in program fixed costs and anticipated VOI sales volumes from this marketing channel. Should our VOI sales volumes be below expectations, the increase in cost of this marketing program would be higher than expected and our results of operations and cash flows would be adversely impacted. General and Administrative Expenses — Sales and Marketing Operations. General and administrative expenses, representing expenses directly attributable to sales and marketing operations, were $70.3 million and $27.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. As a percentage of system-wide sales of VOIs, general and administrative expenses directly attributable to sales and marketing operations were 11% and 4% during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Included in general and administrative expenses attributable to sales and marketing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $39.1 million related to the settlement of the dispute with Bass Pro in June 2019. In addition, 2019 includes severance of $0.8 million pursuant to an agreement entered into with an executive during 2019 and is included in severance within the Sales of VOIs and Financing segment. See Note 12: Commitments and Contingencies to our audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding the Bass Pro settlement. 59 Resort Operations and Club Management (dollars in thousands) Resort operations and club management revenue Resort operations and club management expense Operating profit - resort operations and club management Add: Depreciation and amortization Add: Severance Add: Loss on assets held for sale Adjusted EBITDA - resort operations and club management For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ 174,887 (125,928) 48,959 1,294 238 5,887 56,378 $ 168,353 (119,553) 28% $ 29% 48,800 1,719 42 — 50,561 Resort Operations and Club Management Revenue. Resort operations and club management revenue increased 4% during the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Cost reimbursement revenue, which primarily consists of payroll and payroll related expenses for management of the HOAs and other services we provide where we are the employer, increased 2% during the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Net of cost reimbursement revenue, resort operations and club management revenues increased 5% during the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2018. Resort operations and club management revenues, net of cost reimbursement revenues, increased during 2019 compared to 2018 primarily as a result of the receipt of management fees for the full year in 2019 related to two managed resorts added during 2018 and higher third-party rental commissions. We managed 49 resort properties as of both December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Resort Operations and Club Management Expense. During 2019, resort operations and club management expense increased 5% compared to 2018. This increase was primarily due to increased cost reimbursement expense and the addition of new managed resorts during 2018 described above. Additionally, in December 2019 we conveyed the ski and golf operations and related property at one of our resorts to the HOA, which resulted in a non-cash loss on the disposal of approximately $5.6 million. Corporate and Other (in thousands) General and administrative expenses - corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations Other income, net Financing revenue -corporate and other Interest income (other than interest earned on VOI notes receivable) Franchise taxes (Gain) loss on assets held for sale Depreciation and amortization Severance Corporate and other For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ (81,829) $ (11,670) 1,909 7,892 (7,191) 193 (2,289) 6,702 4,613 (81,670) $ (79,687) (12,468) 1,201 6,537 (6,044) 199 3 4,338 3,512 (82,409) 60 General and Administrative Expenses — Corporate and Other. General and administrative expenses directly attributable to corporate overhead were $81.8 million and $79.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in 2019 was primarily attributable to increased severance costs pursuant to agreements entered into with certain executives during 2019 compared to 2018, partially offset by lower self-insured health care costs, lower legal expense and lower information technology costs. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for additional information. Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations. We include in our consolidated financial statements the results of operations and financial condition of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, our 51%-owned subsidiary. The non-controlling interest in Adjusted EBITDA of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations is the portion of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations’ Adjusted EBITDA that is attributable to Big Cedar LLC, which holds the remaining 49% interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations was $11.7 million and $12.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Other Income, net. Other income, net was $1.9 million and $1.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. This increase was primarily related to a land sale during June 2019 resulting in a gain of $2.0 million. Interest Expense. Interest expense not related to receivable-backed debt was $19.0 million and $15.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to a higher outstanding debt balances during the 2019 periods as compared to the 2018 periods. Additionally, in September 2019, we paid off our 2013 Notes Payable and in connection with this repayment, we wrote off unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.4 million. Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes was $12.1 million and $28.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Our effective income tax rate was approximately 26% and 25% for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Changes in Financial Condition The following table summarizes our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flows from Operating Activities For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2019 70,558 (19,595) (84,451) (33,488) $ $ 76,834 (32,539) (14,510) 29,785 $ $ Our operating cash flow decreased $6.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to 2018 due primarily to the $20.0 million payment made to Bass Pro in June 2019 pursuant to the settlement agreement described above and decreases in cash flows from changes in working capital. See Note 12: Commitments and Contingencies to our audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding the Bass Pro settlement. These decreases were partially offset by $15.9 million in decreased spending on acquisition and development of inventory and a $9.8 million reduction in income tax payments during 2019 as compared to 2018. 61 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities decreased $12.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to 2018, primarily due to lower spending on purchases of property and equipment in 2019, as well as $4.9 million in net proceeds received for the sale of land during 2019. Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash used in financing activities increased $69.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to 2018, primarily due to net repayments of lines-of-credit and notes payable and receivable-backed notes payable during 2019 compared to net borrowings on such facilities during 2018. Additionally, dividend payments increased by $2.8 million during 2019 as compared to 2018. These factors which increased cash used in financing activities during 2019 compared to 2018 were partially offset by a decrease in repurchases of our common stock of $3.2 million and a decrease in distributions paid to non-controlling interest in Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations of $2.5 million in 2019 as compared to 2018. For additional information on the availability of cash from existing credit facilities, as well as repayment obligations, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below. Seasonality We have historically experienced, and expect to continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenue and results of operations. This seasonality has resulted, and may continue to result, in fluctuations in our quarterly operating results. Due to consumer travel patterns, we typically see more tours and experience higher VOI sales during the second and third quarters. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary sources of funds from internal operations are: (i) cash sales; (ii) down payments on VOI sales which are financed; (iii) proceeds from the sale of, or borrowings collateralized by, notes receivable; (iv) cash from finance operations, including mortgage servicing fees and principal and interest payments received on the purchase money mortgage loans arising from sales of VOIs; and (v) net cash generated from sales and marketing fee-based services and other fee-based services, including resort management operations. While the vacation ownership business has historically been capital intensive and we have in the past and may in the future pursue transactions or activities which may require significant capital investment, we have sought to focus on the generation of “free cash flow” (defined as cash flow from operating activities, less capital expenditures) by: (i) incentivizing our sales associates and creating programs with third-party credit card companies to generate a higher percentage of sales in cash; (ii) maintaining sales volumes that focus on efficient marketing channels; (iii) limiting our capital and inventory expenditures; (iv) utilizing sales and marketing, mortgage servicing, resort management services, title and construction expertise to pursue fee-based-service business relationships that generally require minimal up-front capital investment and have the potential to produce incremental cash flows; and (v) more recently, by selling VOIs obtained through secondary market or JIT arrangements. We consider free cash flow to be a measure of cash generated by operating activities that can be used for future investing and financing activities, however, it is not a guarantee that we will use excess cash flows for such purposes VOI sales are generally dependent upon providing financing to buyers. The ability to sell and/or borrow against notes receivable from VOI buyers has been a critical factor in our continued liquidity. A financed VOI buyer is generally only required to provide a minimum of 10% to 20% of the purchase price in cash or equity at the time of sale; however, selling, marketing and administrative expenses attributable to the sale are primarily cash expenses that generally exceed a buyer’s minimum required down payment. Accordingly, having financing facilities available for the hypothecation, sale or transfer of our VOI notes receivable has been a critical factor in our ability to meet our short and long-term cash needs. We have attempted to maintain a number of diverse financing facilities. Historically, we have relied on our ability to sell receivables in the term securitization market in order to generate liquidity and create capacity in our receivable facilities. If there is a tightening of credit or instability or volatility in the financial markets, as a result of the coronavirus or otherwise, there is no assurance that financing or securitization of VOIs will be 62 available to us in the future at acceptable terms, or at all. Further, the recent coronavirus outbreak in the United States could impact leisure travel and the sale of vacation packages and VOIs. While it is too early to gauge the likely duration or ultimate impact, package sales have declined and trip cancelations have increased since the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. In addition, maintaining adequate VOI inventory to sell and pursue growth into new markets has historically required us to incur debt for the acquisition, construction and development of new resorts. Development expenditures during 2020 are expected to be in a range of $50.0 million to $60.0 million, which primarily relate to developments at the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations resort and refurbishments at certain of our resorts, including our Blue Ridge Village Resort in Banner Elk, North Carolina. In connection with our capital-light business activities, we have entered into agreements with third-party developers that allow us to buy VOI inventory, typically on a non- committed basis, prior to when we intend to sell such VOIs. Our capital-light business strategy also includes secondary market sales, pursuant to which we enter into secondary market arrangements with certain HOAs and others generally on a non-committed basis, which allows us to acquire VOIs generally at a significant discount, as such VOIs are typically obtained by the HOAs through foreclosure in connection with maintenance fee defaults. Acquisition of JIT and secondary market inventory in 2020 is expected to range between $10.0 million to $15.0 million. Capital expenditures in connection with sales and marketing facilities as well as information technology capital expenditures are expected to be in a range of $5.0 million to $10.0 million in 2020. Available funds may also be used to acquire or develop VOIs at other existing or new locations, acquire other businesses or assets, invest in other real estate based opportunities, or to fund loans to affiliates or others. During 2019, we paid quarterly cash dividends on our common stock of $0.17 per share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2019 and $0.13 per share during the fourth quarter of 2019, which totaled $47.6 million in the aggregate. During 2018, we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.15 per share on our common stock, which totaled $44.8 million in the aggregate. We intend to pay regular quarterly cash dividends on our common stock, subject to declaration by, and the discretion of, our board of directors and limitations contained in our credit facilities. On February 20, 2020, we paid a cash dividend of $0.13 per share on our common stock, which totaled $9.7 million in the aggregate. In April 2015, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries provided an $80.0 million loan to BBX Capital. Amounts outstanding bear interest at 6% per annum. Payments of interest are required on a quarterly basis, with all outstanding amounts being currently due and payable at the end of the five-year term of the loan. BBX Capital is permitted to prepay the loan in whole or in part at any time, and prepayments will be required, to the extent necessary, in order for us to remain in compliance with covenants under our outstanding indebtedness. During each of the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we recognized $4.8 million of interest income on the loan to BBX Capital. Our level of debt and debt service requirements have several important effects on our operations, including that: (i) significant debt service cash requirements reduce the funds available for operations and future business opportunities and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, as well as conditions in the credit markets, generally; (ii) our leverage position increases our vulnerability to economic and competitive pressures; (iii) the financial covenants and other restrictions contained in indentures, credit agreements and other agreements relating to our indebtedness require us to meet certain financial tests and may restrict our ability to, among other things, pay dividends, borrow additional funds, dispose of assets or make investments; and (iv) our leverage position may limit funds available for acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and other general corporate purposes. Certain of our competitors operate on a less leveraged basis and have greater operating and financial flexibility than we do. 63 Credit Facilities for Receivables with Future Availability We maintain various credit facilities with financial institutions which allow us to borrow against or sell our VOI notes receivable. As of December 31, 2019, we had the following credit facilities with future availability, all of which are subject to revolving availability terms during the advance period and therefore provide for additional availability as the facility is paid down, subject in each case to compliance with covenants, eligible collateral and applicable terms and conditions during the advance period (dollars in thousands): Borrowing Limit as of December 31, 2019 Outstanding Balance as of December 31, 2019 Availability as of December 31, 2019 Liberty Bank Facility $ 50,000 $ 25,860 $ 24,140 NBA Receivables Facility Pacific Western Facility KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility 70,000 40,000 80,000 32,405 30,304 31,708 Quorum Purchase Facility $ 50,000 290,000 $ 44,525 164,802 $ 37,595 9,696 48,292 5,475 125,198 Advance Period Expiration; Borrowing Maturity as of December 31, 2019 June 2020; March 2023 September 2020; March 2025 September 2021; September 2024 December 2022; December 2024 June 2020; December 2032 Borrowing Rate; Rate as of December 31, 2019 Prime Rate; floor of 4.00%; 4.75% 30 day LIBOR+2.75%; floor of 3.50%; 4.55% 30 day LIBOR+2.75% to 3.00%; 4.68% 30 day LIBOR or CP +2.25%; 3.99% (1) (2) (1) Borrowings accrue interest at a rate equal to either LIBOR, a “Cost of Funds” rate or commercial paper (“CP”) rates plus 2.25%. As described in further detail below, the interest rate will increase to the applicable rate plus 3.25% upon the expiration of the advance period. (2) Of the amounts outstanding under the Quorum Purchase Facility at December 31, 2019, $3.1 million accrues interest at a rate per annum of 4.75%, $21.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.95%, $1.6 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.00%, $17.2 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.10%, and $1.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.50%. Liberty Bank Facility. Since 2008, we have maintained a revolving VOI notes receivable hypothecation facility (the “Liberty Bank Facility”) with Liberty Bank which provides for advances on eligible receivables pledged under the Liberty Bank Facility, subject to specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period through March 2020. The Liberty Bank Facility matures in March 2023. Subject to its terms and conditions, the Liberty Bank Facility provides for advances of (i) 85% of the unpaid principal balance of Qualified Timeshare Loans assigned to agent, and (ii) 60% of the unpaid principal balance of Non-Conforming Qualified Timeshare Loans assigned to agent, during the revolving credit period of the facility. Maximum permitted outstanding borrowings under the Liberty Bank Facility are $50.0 million, subject to the terms of the facility. All borrowings outstanding under the facility bear interest at an annual rate equal to the Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) Prime Rate, subject to a 4.00% floor. Subject to the terms of the facility, principal and interest due under the Liberty Bank Facility are paid as cash is collected on the pledged receivables, with the remaining balance being due by maturity. On February 11, 2020, the Liberty Bank Facility was amended solely to extend the revolving credit period from March 12, 2020 to June 10, 2020. NBA Receivables Facility. Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations has a revolving VOI hypothecation facility (the “NBA Receivables Facility”) with National Bank of Arizona (“NBA”). The NBA Receivables Facility provides for advances at a rate of 85% on eligible receivables pledged under the facility, subject to eligible collateral and specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period expiring in September 2020 and allows for maximum borrowings of up to $70 million. The maturity date for the facility is March 2025. The interest rate applicable to future borrowings under the NBA Receivables Facility is equal to the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.75% (with an interest rate floor of 3.50%). 64 Subject to the terms of the facility, principal and interest payments received on pledged receivables are applied to principal and interest due under the facility, with the remaining outstanding balance being due by maturity. Pacific Western Facility. We have a revolving VOI notes receivable hypothecation facility (the “Pacific Western Facility”) with Pacific Western Bank, which provides for advances on eligible VOI notes receivable pledged under the facility, subject to specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period. Maximum outstanding borrowings under the Pacific Western Facility are $40.0 million, subject to eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions. The revolving advance period expires in September 2021 and the Pacific Western Facility matures in September 2024 (in each case, subject to an additional 12-month extension at the option of Pacific Western Bank). Eligible “A” VOI notes receivable that meet certain eligibility and FICO score requirements, which we believe are typically consistent with loans originated under our current credit underwriting standards, are subject to an 85% advance rate. The Pacific Western Facility also allows for certain eligible “B” VOI notes receivable (which have less stringent FICO score requirements) to be funded at a 53% advance rate. All borrowings outstanding under the Pacific Western Facility accrue interest at an annual rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus 3.00%; provided, however, that a portion of the borrowings, to the extent such borrowings are in excess of established debt minimums, will accrue interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 2.75%. Subject to the terms of the facility, principal repayments and interest on borrowings under the Pacific Western Facility are paid as cash is collected on the pledged VOI notes receivable, subject to future required decreases in the advance rates after the end of the revolving advance period, with the remaining outstanding balance being due by maturity. The facility has limited recourse not to exceed $10.0 million. KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility. We have a VOI notes receivable purchase facility (the “KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility”) with DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral- Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main (“DZ”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) which permits maximum outstanding financings of up to $80.0 million and provides for an advance rate of 80% with respect to VOI receivables securing amounts financed. On December 27, 2019, the KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility was amended to extend the advance period to December 2022 from December 2019. The KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility will mature and all outstanding amounts will become due 24 months after the revolving advance period has expired, or earlier under certain circumstances set forth in the facility. Interest on amounts outstanding under the facility is tied to an applicable index rate of the LIBOR rate, in the case of amounts funded by KeyBank, and a cost of funds rate or commercial paper rates, in the case of amounts funded by or through DZ. Pursuant to the amendment, the interest rate payable under the facility is the applicable index rate plus 2.25% until the expiration of the revolving advance period (a decrease from 2.75% prior to the amendment) and thereafter will equal the applicable index rate plus 3.25% (a decrease from 4.75% prior to the amendment). Subject to the terms of the facility, we will receive the excess cash flows generated by the VOI notes receivable sold (excess meaning after payments of customary fees, interest and principal under the facility) until the expiration of the VOI notes receivable advance period, at which point all of the excess cash flow will be paid to the note holders until the outstanding balance is reduced to zero. While ownership of the VOI notes receivable included in the facility is transferred and sold for legal purposes, the transfer of these VOI notes receivable is accounted for as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The facility is nonrecourse. 65 Quorum Purchase Facility. Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations has a VOI notes receivable purchase facility (the “Quorum Purchase Facility”) with Quorum Federal Credit Union (“Quorum”), pursuant to which Quorum has agreed to purchase eligible VOI notes receivable in an amount of up to an aggregate $50.0 million purchase price, subject to certain conditions precedent and other terms of the facility. The revolving purchase period expires on June 30, 2020. The interest rate on each advance is set at the time of funding based on rates mutually agreed upon by all parties. The loan purchase fee applicable to future advances is 0.25% and the maturity of the Quorum Purchase Facility is in December 2032. Of the amounts outstanding under the Quorum Purchase Facility at December 31, 2019, $3.1 million accrues interest at a rate per annum of 4.75%, $21.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.95%, $1.6 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.00%, $17.2 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.10%, and $1.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.50%. The Quorum Purchase Facility provides for an 85% advance rate on eligible receivables sold under the facility, however Quorum can modify this advance rate on future purchases subject to the terms and conditions of the Quorum Purchase Facility. Eligibility requirements for VOI notes receivable sold include, among others, that the obligors under the VOI notes receivable sold be members of Quorum at the time of the note sale. Subject to performance of the collateral, we or Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, as applicable, will receive any excess cash flows generated by the VOI notes receivable transferred to Quorum under the facility (excess meaning after payment of customary fees, interest and principal under the facility) on a pro-rata basis as borrowers make payments on their VOI notes receivable. While ownership of the VOI notes receivable included in the Quorum Purchase Facility is transferred and sold for legal purposes, the transfer of these VOI notes receivable is accounted for as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The facility is nonrecourse. Other Credit Facilities Fifth Third Syndicated Line-of-Credit and Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan. In December 2016, we entered into a $100.0 million syndicated credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, as administrative agent and lead arranger, and certain other bank participants as lenders. In October 2019, we amended the facility and increased the facility to $225.0 million. The amended facility includes a $100.0 million term loan (the “Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan”) with quarterly amortization requirements and a $125.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Fifth Third Syndicated Line-of-Credit”). Borrowings under the amended facility generally bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.00% - 2.50%, depending on our leverage ratio, are collateralized by certain of our VOI inventories, sales center buildings, management fees, short-term receivables and cash flows from residual interests relating to certain term securitizations, and will mature in October 2024. At closing, we borrowed the entire $100.0 million term loan and $30.0 million under the revolving line of credit. Proceeds were used to repay the outstanding balance on the existing Fifth Third Syndicated Credit Facility, repay $3.6 million on the existing Fifth Third Bank Note Payable and pay expenses and fees associated with the amendment, with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2019, outstanding borrowings under the facility totaled $128.8 million, including $98.8 million under the Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan with an interest rate of 3.71%, and $30.0 million under the Fifth Third Syndicated Line of Credit with an interest rate of 3.85%. We also have outstanding obligations under various credit facilities and securitizations that have no remaining future availability as the advance periods have expired. Commitments Our material commitments include the required payments due on our receivable-backed debt, lines-of-credit and other notes payable, junior subordinated debentures, commitments to complete certain projects based on our sales contracts with customers, subsidy advances to certain HOAs, inventory purchase commitments under JIT arrangements and commitments under non-cancelable operating leases. 66 The following table summarizes the contractual minimum principal and interest payments required on all of our outstanding debt, non-cancelable operating leases and inventory purchase commitments by period due date, as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Contractual Obligations Receivable-backed notes payable Lines-of-credit and notes payable Jr. subordinated debentures (1) Noncancelable operating leases (2) Bass Pro Settlement (3) Total contractual obligations Interest Obligations (4) Receivable-backed notes payable Lines-of-credit and notes payable Jr. subordinated debentures Total contractual interest Total contractual obligations Payments Due by Period Less than 1 year 1 – 3 Years 4 – 5 Years After 5 Years $ $ — $ 10,275 — 6,038 4,000 20,313 16,728 5,527 7,537 29,792 50,105 $ 13,124 $ 26,670 — 9,448 8,000 57,242 33,086 9,545 15,075 57,706 114,948 $ 102,381 $ 110,625 — 4,598 8,000 225,604 29,076 7,001 15,075 51,152 276,756 $ 312,435 $ — 110,827 11,608 — 434,870 85,629 83,844 169,473 604,343 $ Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (5,125) $ (1,410) — — — (6,535) — — — — (6,535) $ Total 422,815 146,160 110,827 31,692 20,000 731,494 164,519 22,073 121,531 308,123 1,039,617 (1) Amounts do not include purchase accounting adjustments for junior subordinated debentures of $38.7 million. (2) Amounts represent the cash payment for leases and includes interest of $9.6 million. (3) Amounts represent the cash settlement to Bass Pro and includes imputed interest of $2.1 million. (4) Assumes that the scheduled minimum principal payments are made in accordance with the table above and the interest rate on variable rate debt remains the same as the rate at December 31, 2019. In December 2019, our President and Chief Executive Officer resigned. In connection with his resignation, we agreed to make payments totaling $3.5 million over a period of 18 months, all of which remained payable as of December 31, 2019. Additionally, during 2019 we entered into certain agreements with executives related to their separation from Bluegreen or change in position. Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, we agreed to make payments totaling $2.5 million through November 2020. As of December 31, 2019, $2.3 million remained payable under these agreements. In lieu of paying maintenance fees for unsold VOI inventory, we may enter into subsidy agreements with certain HOAs. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we made payments related to such subsidies of $24.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively, which are included within cost of other fee-based services. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no accrued liabilities for such subsidies. We believe that our existing cash, anticipated cash generated from operations, anticipated future borrowings under existing or future credit facilities, and anticipated future sales of notes receivable under existing, future or replacement purchase facilities will be sufficient to meet our anticipated working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements, including the contractual payment of the obligations set forth above, for the foreseeable future, subject to the success of our ongoing business strategy and the availability of credit. We will continue our efforts to renew, extend or replace any credit and receivables purchase facilities that have expired or that will expire in the near term. We may, in the future, also obtain additional credit facilities and may issue corporate debt or equity securities. Any debt incurred or issued may be secured or unsecured, bear interest at fixed or variable rates and may be subject to such terms as the lender may require. In addition, our efforts to renew or replace credit facilities or receivables purchase facilities which have expired or which are scheduled to expire in the near term may not be successful, and sufficient funds may not be available from operations or under existing, proposed or future revolving credit or other borrowing arrangements or receivables purchase facilities to meet our cash needs, including debt service obligations. 67 To the extent we are unable to sell notes receivable or borrow under such facilities, our ability to satisfy our obligations would be materially adversely affected. Our receivables purchase facilities, credit facilities, indentures and other outstanding debt instruments include what we believe to be customary conditions to funding, eligibility requirements for collateral, cross-default and other acceleration provisions and certain financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends, investments in joint ventures and other restricted payments, the incurrence of liens and transactions with affiliates, as well as covenants concerning net worth, fixed charge coverage requirements, debt-to-equity ratios, portfolio performance requirements and cash balances, and events of default or termination. In the future, we may be required to seek waivers of such covenants, but may not be successful in obtaining waivers, and such covenants may limit our ability to raise funds, sell receivables or satisfy or refinance our obligations, or otherwise adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as our ability to pay dividends. In addition, our future operating performance and ability to meet our financial obligations will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which may be beyond our control. Pursuant to a settlement agreement we entered into with Bass Pro and its affiliates during June 2019, we paid Bass Pro $20.0 million and agreed to make five annual payments to Bass Pro of $4.0 million each commencing in 2020. Additionally, in lieu of the previous commission arrangement, we agreed to pay Bass Pro a fixed annual fee of $70,000 for each Bass Pro and Cabela’s retail store that we are accessing (excluding sales at retail stores which are designated to provide tours to Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, or “Bluegreen/Big Cedar feeder stores”), plus $32.00 per net vacation package sold (less cancellations or refunds within 45 days of sale). We also agreed to contribute to the Wonders of Wildlife Foundation $5.00 per net package sold (less certain cancellations and refunds within 45 days of sale), subject to an annual minimum of $700,000. The fixed annual fee was prorated for 2019. Subject to the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement, we will generally be required to pay the fixed annual fee with respect to at least 59 Bass Pro retail stores and a minimum number of Cabela’s retail stores that increases over time to a total of at least 60 Cabela’s retail stores by the end of 2021. We had marketing operations at 15 Cabela’s stores at December 31, 2019 and are required to begin marketing operations in at least 25 more stores by December 31, 2020. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum number of Bass Pro and Cabela’s retail stores for purposes of the fixed annual fee may be reduced under certain circumstances set forth in the parties’ agreement, including as a result of a reduction of traffic in the stores in excess of 25% year-over-year. Off-balance-sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we did not have any “off-balance sheet” arrangements. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based upon our 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 disclosure of commitments and contingencies. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those that relate to the estimated future sales value of inventory; the recognition of revenue; our allowance for loan losses; the recovery of the carrying value of real estate inventories; the fair value of assets measured at, or compared to, fair value on a non-recurring basis such as assets held for sale, intangible assets and other long-lived assets; the estimate of contingent liabilities related to litigation and other claims and assessments; and deferred income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which 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 materially from these estimates if different assumptions and conditions were utilized. If actual results differ significantly from our estimates, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially, adversely impacted. 68 Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized for sales of VOIs after control of the VOI is deemed transferred to the customer. Transfer of control of the VOI to the buyer is deemed to occur when the legal rescission period expires as the risk and rewards associated with VOI ownership are transferred to the buyer at that time. In cases where construction and development of our developed resorts has not been completed, we defer all of the revenue and associated expenses for the sales of VOIs until construction is complete. We generally offer qualified purchasers financing for up to 90% of the purchase price of VOIs. The typical financing provides for a term of ten years and a fixed interest rate, is fully amortizing in equal installments and may be prepaid without penalty. For sales of VOIs for which we provide financing, we have reduced the transaction price for expected loan losses, which we consider to be variable consideration. To the extent we determine that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized may occur, we record an estimate of variable consideration as a reduction to the transaction price of the sales of VOIs until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. We estimate of variable consideration is based on the results of its static pool analysis, which relies on historical payment data for similar VOI notes receivable and tracks uncollectibles for each period’s sales over the entire life of the notes. We also consider whether historical economic conditions are comparable to then current economic conditions, as well as variations in underwriting standards. Our policies regarding the estimation of variable consideration on our notes receivable are discussed in further detail under “Allowance for Loan Losses on VOI Notes Receivable” below. VOI Sales where no financing was provided do not have any material significant payment terms. Revenue in connection with our other fee-based services is recognized as services are rendered. Services provided to the HOAs are comprised of day-to-day services to operate the resort, including management services and certain accounting and administrative functions. Management services provided to the Vacation Club include managing the reservation system and providing owner, billing and collection services. Our management contracts are typically structured as cost-plus with an initial term of three years and automatic one year renewals. We believe these services to be a series of distinct goods and services to be accounted for as a single performance obligation that is satisfied over time and recognized as revenue as the customer receives the benefits of its services. Inventory and Cost of Sales We carry our completed inventory at the lower of (i) cost, including costs of improvements and amenities incurred subsequent to acquisition, capitalized interest, real estate taxes and other costs incurred during construction, or (ii) estimated fair market value, less costs to sell. We use the relative sales value method for establishing the cost of our VOI sales and relieving inventory, which requires us to make estimates subject to significant uncertainty. Under the relative sales value method required by timeshare accounting rules, cost of sales is calculated as a percentage of net sales using a cost-of-sales percentage based on the ratio of total estimated development costs to total estimated VOI revenue, including the estimated incremental revenue from the resale of VOI inventory repossessed, generally as a result of the default of the related receivable. Also, pursuant to timeshare accounting rules, we do not relieve inventory for VOI cost of sales related to anticipated loan losses. Accordingly, no adjustment is made when inventory is reacquired upon default of the related receivable. We also periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of our undeveloped or under development resort properties in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”), which provides guidance relating to the accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. No impairment charges were recorded with respect to VOI inventory during any of the years presented. Allowance for Loan Losses on VOI Notes Receivable The allowance for loan losses is related to the notes receivable generated in connection with financing our VOI sales. We hold large amounts of homogeneous VOI notes receivable and assess uncollectibility based on pools of receivables as there are no significant concentrations of credit risk with any individual counterparty or groups of counterparties. In estimating future loan losses, we do not use a single primary indicator of credit quality but instead evaluate our VOI notes receivable based upon a static pool analysis that incorporates the age of the respective receivables, default trends and prepayment rates by origination year, as well as the FICO scores of the borrowers. 69 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business. These risks primarily include interest rate risk and risks relating to inflation and changing prices. Interest Rate Risk As of December 31, 2019, we had fixed interest rate debt of approximately $334.2 million and floating interest rate debt of approximately $343.6 million, excluding purchase accounting adjustments for junior subordinated debentures of $36.8 million. In addition, our notes receivable as of December 31, 2019 were comprised of approximately $589.2 million of notes bearing interest at fixed rates and approximately $0.6 million of notes bearing interest at floating rates. The floating interest rates are subject to floors and are generally based either upon the prevailing prime or LIBOR rates. For floating rate financial instruments, interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of the debt, but do impact earnings and cash flows relating to the debt, assuming other factors are held constant. Conversely, for fixed rate financial instruments, interest rate changes affect the market value of the debt but do not impact earnings or cash flows relating to the debt, assuming other factors are held constant. To the extent inflationary trends, tightened credit markets or other factors affect interest rates, our debt service costs may increase. If interest rates increased one percentage point, the effect on interest expense related to our floating rate debt would be an annual increase of approximately $3.4 million based on December 31, 2019 balances and interest rates. Due to the interest rate floors on our floating rate debt, if interest rates decreased one percentage point, the effect on interest expense related to our floating rate debt would be an annual decrease of approximately $3.0 million based on December 31, 2019 balances and interest rates. In addition, a one percentage point increase or decrease in interest rates would affect the total fair value of our fixed rate debt by an immaterial amount. This analysis does not consider the effects of changes in the level of overall economic activity that could result due to interest rate changes. Further, in the event of a significant change in interest rates, we may pursue actions in order to mitigate any exposure to the change. However, due to the uncertainty of the specific actions that may be taken and their possible effects, the foregoing sensitivity analysis assumes no changes in our financial structure. Further, in the event of tightened credit markets, there may a significant tightening of availability under our existing lines, we may be unable to renew our lines of credit or obtain new facilities. In addition, Bluegreen’s ability to borrow against or sell its VOI notes receivable has historically been a critical factor in its liquidity. As a result, instability or volatility in the financial markets restricting the availability of credit, including any tightening of the credit markets in connection with the recent coronavirus outbreak, may adversely impact the Company’s, business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition. Risks Relating to Inflation and Changing Prices Inflation and changing prices have had and may in the future have a material impact on our revenue and results of operations. We have increased the sales prices of our VOIs periodically, including in December 2018, and have from time to time experienced increases in construction and development costs. We may not be able to increase or maintain the current level of our sales prices, and increased construction and development costs may have a material adverse impact on our gross margin. In addition, to the extent that inflation or increased prices for VOIs adversely impacts consumer demand, our results of operations could be adversely impacted. 70 Changes to and replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate could adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity. In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the regulatory authority over LIBOR) stated they will plan for a phase out of regulatory oversight of LIBOR interest rate indices after 2021 to allow for an orderly transition to an alternate reference rate. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) has proposed that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is the rate that represents best practice as the alternative to LIBOR for promissory notes or other contracts that are currently indexed to LIBOR. The ARRC has proposed a market transition plan to SOFR from LIBOR and organizations are currently working on transition plans as it relates to derivatives and cash markets exposed to LIBOR. Although our VOIs notes receivable are not indexed to LIBOR, we currently have $110.8 million of LIBOR indexed junior subordinated debentures, $78.6 million of LIBOR indexed receivable-backed notes payable and lines of credit, and $147.6 million of LIBOR indexed Lines of credit and notes payable that mature after 2021. We are evaluating the potential impact that the eventual replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate could have on our results of operations and liquidity. 71 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 73 74 75 77 78 80 72 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Board of Directors and Shareholders Bluegreen Vacations Corporation Opinion on the financial statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (a Florida corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Change in accounting principle As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases in 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases. Basis for opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015. Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 12, 2020 73 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share data) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash ($22,534 and $28,400 in VIEs at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively) Notes receivable, net ($292,590 and $341,975 in VIEs at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively) Inventory Prepaid expenses Other assets Operating lease assets - See Note 7 Intangible assets, net Loan to related party Property and equipment, net Total assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued liabilities and other Operating lease liabilities - See Note 7 Deferred income Deferred income taxes Receivable-backed notes payable - recourse Receivable-backed notes payable - non-recourse (in VIEs) Lines-of-credit and notes payable Junior subordinated debentures Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies - See Note 12 Shareholders' Equity Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 74,362,693 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 74,445,923 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Total Bluegreen Vacations Corporation shareholders' equity Non-controlling interest Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2019 2018 $ 190,009 $ 219,408 49,637 53,726 449,162 346,937 10,501 52,137 20,858 61,515 80,000 99,262 1,360,018 $ 16,653 103,948 22,124 18,074 92,504 88,569 334,246 146,160 72,081 894,359 744 269,534 145,847 416,125 49,534 465,659 1,360,018 $ $ $ $ 439,167 334,149 10,097 49,796 — 61,845 80,000 98,279 1,346,467 19,515 80,364 — 16,522 91,056 76,674 382,257 133,391 71,323 871,102 744 270,369 158,641 429,754 45,611 475,365 1,346,467 74 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In thousands, except per share data) 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 Revenue: Gross sales of VOIs Provision for loan losses Sales of VOIs Fee-based sales commission revenue Other fee-based services revenue Cost reimbursements Interest income Other income, net Total revenue Costs and expenses: Cost of VOIs sold Cost of other fee-based services Cost reimbursements Selling, general and administrative expenses Interest expense Other expense, net Total costs and expenses Income before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes Net income Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest Net income attributable to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation Shareholders Comprehensive income attributable to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation Shareholders $ 311,076 $ (55,701) 255,375 305,530 $ (51,305) 254,225 207,832 125,244 63,889 87,902 — 740,242 21,845 86,940 63,889 468,856 39,538 910 681,978 58,264 12,140 46,124 11,273 216,422 118,024 62,534 85,914 1,201 738,320 23,813 72,968 62,534 415,403 34,709 — 609,427 128,893 28,541 100,352 12,390 288,414 (46,397) 242,017 229,389 111,819 52,639 86,876 312 723,052 17,679 64,560 52,639 421,199 29,977 — 586,054 136,998 (2,345) 139,343 12,760 $ $ 34,851 $ 87,962 $ 126,583 34,851 $ 87,962 $ 126,583 75 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In thousands, except per share data) 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 Earnings per share attributable to Bluegreen Vacations Corporation shareholders - Basic and diluted (1) Weighted average number of common shares: Basic and diluted (1) 74,439 74,712 Cash dividends declared per share(1) $ 0.64 $ 0.60 $ 71,448 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 1.18 $ 1.77 (1) The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share and cash dividends declared per share were based on shares issued in connection with our initial public offering during November 2017 and give effect to the stock split effected in connection therewith as if the stock split was effected on January 1, 2017. See Note 1: Organization and Note 18: Earnings Per Share for further discussion. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 76 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (In thousands) Common Shares Issued 70,997,732 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ — Net income Member distribution to Non-controlling interest holder — — Dividends to shareholder 3,736,723 Issuance of common stock upon initial public offering, net of offering costs (1) 74,734,455 Balance at December 31, 2017 — Net income Member distribution to Non-controlling interest holder — — Dividends to shareholder (288,532) Repurchase and retirement of Common Stock 74,445,923 Balance at December 31, 2018 — Net income Member distribution to Non-controlling interest holder — — Dividends to shareholders (83,230) Repurchase and retirement of Common Stock 74,362,693 Balance at December 31, 2019 $ Equity Attributable to Bluegreen Shareholder(s) Total Common Stock Additional Paid-in- Capital Retained Earnings Equity Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest 298,312 $ 139,343 (11,270) (40,000) 47,269 433,654 100,352 (9,800) (44,841) (4,000) 475,365 46,124 (7,350) (47,645) (835) 465,659 $ 710 $ — — — 37 747 — — — (3) 744 — — — — 744 $ 227,134 $ — — — 47,232 274,366 — — — (3,997) 270,369 — — — (835) 269,534 $ 28,937 $ 126,583 — (40,000) — 115,520 87,962 — (44,841) — 158,641 34,851 — (47,645) — 145,847 $ 41,531 12,760 (11,270) — — 43,021 12,390 (9,800) — — 45,611 11,273 (7,350) — — 49,534 (1) Based on shares issued in connection with our initial public offering during November 2017 and gives effect to the stock split effected in connection therewith as if the stock split was effected on January 1, 2016. See Note 1: Organization for further discussion. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 77 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Operating activities: Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net Provision for loan losses Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Notes receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Inventory Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other, and deferred income Net cash provided by operating activities Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Net cash used in investing activities Financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings collateralized by notes receivable Payments on borrowings collateralized by notes receivable Proceeds from borrowings under line-of-credit facilities and notes payable Payments under line-of-credit facilities and notes payable Payments of debt issuance costs Gross proceeds from public offering Payments of public offering costs Repurchase and retirement of common stock Distributions to non-controlling interest Dividends paid Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ 46,124 $ 100,352 $ 139,343 18,992 3,909 55,677 1,448 (65,672) (2,920) (12,788) 25,788 70,558 (24,475) 4,880 (19,595) 99,671 (137,468) 99,292 (86,784) (3,332) — — (835) (7,350) (47,645) (84,451) (33,488) 273,134 239,646 $ 16,604 179 51,236 2,090 (63,545) 2,704 (32,022) (764) 76,834 (32,539) — (32,539) 254,494 (216,023) 51,736 (43,066) (3,010) — — (4,000) (9,800) (44,841) (14,510) 29,785 243,349 273,134 $ 14,110 524 46,412 (42,022) (47,470) (7,103) (42,757) 4,933 65,970 (14,115) — (14,115) 203,001 (195,919) 36,426 (34,851) (3,390) 48,652 (1,383) — (11,270) (40,000) 1,266 53,121 190,228 243,349 78 $ BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—(Continued) (In thousands) Supplemental schedule of operating cash flow information: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized Income taxes paid Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Acquisition of inventory, property, and equipment for notes payable $ $ $ 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 34,945 $ 15,567 $ 30,260 $ 25,156 $ 26,244 41,035 — $ 24,258 $ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. — 79 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Organization Our Business Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (“Bluegreen Vacations”, “Bluegreen”, we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a leading vacation ownership company that markets and sells vacation ownership interests (“VOIs”) and manages resorts in popular leisure and urban destinations. Our resort network includes 45 Club Resorts (resorts in which owners in the Bluegreen Vacation Club (“Vacation Club”)) have the right to use most of the units in connection with their VOI ownership) and 23 Club Associate Resorts (resorts in which owners in our Vacation Club have the right to use a limited number of units in connection with their VOI ownership). We market, sell and manage VOIs in resorts, which are generally located in high-volume, “drive-to” vacation destinations, including Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and New Orleans, among others. Through our points-based system, the approximately 220,000 owners in our Vacation Club have the flexibility to stay at units available at any of our resorts and have access to over 11,350 other hotels and resorts through partnerships and exchange networks. The resorts in which we market, sell or manage VOIs were either developed or acquired by us, or were developed and are owned by third parties. We earn fees for providing sales and marketing services to third party developers. We also earn fees for providing management services to the Vacation Club and homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”), mortgage servicing, VOI title services, reservation services, and construction design and development services. In addition, we provide financing to qualified VOI purchasers, which generates significant interest income. We derive a significant portion of our revenue from our capital-light business model, which utilizes our expertise and infrastructure to generate both VOI sales and recurring revenue from third parties without the significant capital investment generally associated with the development and acquisition of resorts. Our capital-light business activities include sales of VOIs owned by third-party developers pursuant to which we are paid a commission (“fee-based sales”) and sales of VOIs that we purchase under just-in-time (“JIT”) arrangements with third-party developers or from secondary market sources. In addition, as described above, we provide other fee-based services, including resort management, mortgage servicing, title services and construction management, and generate income through financing provided to qualified VOI purchasers in connection with VOI sales. Initial Public Offering Our initial public offering of common stock closed on November 17, 2017. In the initial public offering, we sold 3,736,723 shares of our common stock at the public offering price of $14.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In addition, BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) (“BBX Capital”), our sole shareholder prior to the initial public offering, sold, as selling shareholder, 3,736,722 shares of our common stock, including 974,797 shares sold on December 5, 2017 pursuant to the underwriters exercise of its option to purchase additional shares, at the public offering price of $14.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by BBX Capital. BBX Capital continues to own approximately 90% of our outstanding common stock through its wholly owned subsidiary. Our common stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “BXG” since our initial public offering on November 17, 2017. In connection with the initial public offering, we effected a 709,977-for-1 stock split. All share and per share amounts herein reflect, or are calculated after giving effect to, such stock split. 80 2. Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entities in which we hold a controlling financial interest, including Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC (a joint venture in which we are deemed to hold a controlling financial interest based on our 51% equity interest, our active role as the day-to-day manager of its activities, and our majority voting control of its management committee (“Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations”), and variable interest entities (sometimes referred to herein as “VIEs”) of which we are the primary beneficiary, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Consolidation (“Topic 810”). We do not consolidate the statutory business trusts formed by us to issue trust preferred securities as these entities represent VIEs in which we are not the primary beneficiary. The statutory business trusts are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. On November 16, 2009, BBX Capital acquired a controlling interest in us. In connection with the acquisition, our assets and liabilities were measured at fair value as of the date of acquisition. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates our estimates, including those that relate to the estimated future sales value of inventory; the recognition of revenue; our allowance for loan losses; the recovery of the carrying value of real estate inventories; the fair value of assets measured at, or compared to, fair value on a non-recurring basis such as intangible assets and other long-lived assets; the estimate of contingent liabilities related to litigation and other claims and assessments; and deferred income taxes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which 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 materially from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash in excess of our immediate operating requirements are generally invested in short-term time deposits and money market instruments, typically with original maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located throughout the United States and in Aruba. However, a significant portion of our unrestricted cash is maintained with a single bank and, accordingly, we are subject to credit risk. Periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of financial institutions maintaining our deposits are performed to evaluate and, if necessary, take actions in an attempt to mitigate credit risk. Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists primarily of customer deposits held in escrow accounts and cash collected on pledged/secured notes receivable not yet remitted to lenders. 81 Revenue Recognition Sales of VOIs. Revenue is recognized for sales of VOIs after control of the VOI is deemed transferred to the customer, which is when the legal rescission period has expired on a binding executed VOI sales agreement and the collectability of the note receivable from the buyer, if any, is reasonably assured. Transfer of control of the VOI to the buyer is deemed to occur when the legal rescission period expires as the risk and rewards associated with VOI ownership are transferred to the buyer at that time. We record customer deposits from contracts within the legal rescission period in restricted cash and accrued liabilities and other in our consolidated balance sheets as such amounts are refundable until the legal rescission period has expired. In cases where construction and development of our developed resorts has not been completed, we defer all of the revenue and associated expenses for the sales of VOIs until construction is complete and the resort may be occupied. We generally offer qualified purchasers financing for up to 90% of the purchase price of VOIs. The typical financing provides for a term of ten years and a fixed interest rate, is fully amortizing in equal installments and may be prepaid without penalty. For sales of VOIs for which we provide financing, we have reduced the transaction price for expected loan losses, which we consider to be variable consideration. Our estimates of the variable consideration are based on the results of our static pool analysis, which relies on historical payment data for similar VOI notes receivable. Our policies regarding the estimation of variable consideration on our notes receivable are discussed in further detail under “Notes Receivable” below. VOI Sales where no financing was provided do not have any significant payment terms. Fee-based sales commission revenue. We enter into fee-based sales arrangements with third-party developers to sell VOIs through our sales and marketing platform for which we earn a commission. We recognize commission revenue to the extent that, it is probable that a significant reversal of such revenue will not occur and the related consumer rescission period has expired. We recognize commission revenue over time as the third-party developer receives and consumes the benefits of the services. Other fee-based services revenue and cost reimbursements. Revenue in connection with our other fee-based services (which are described below) is recognized as follows: · Resort and club management revenue is recognized as services are rendered. These services provided to the resort HOAs are comprised of day-to-day services to operate the resort, including management services and certain accounting and administrative functions. Management services provided to the Vacation Club include managing the reservation system and providing owner, billing and collection services. Our management contracts are typically structured as cost-plus with an initial term of three years and automatic one year renewals. We believe these services to be a series of distinct goods and services to be accounted for as a single performance obligation over time and recognize revenue as the customer receives the benefits of our services. We allocate variable consideration to the distinct good or service within the series, such that revenue from management fees and cost reimbursements is recognized in each period as the uncertainty with respect to such variable consideration is resolved. · We receive cost reimbursements for performing day to day management services, based on agreements with the HOAs. These costs primarily consist of payroll and payroll related costs for management of the HOAs and other services we provide where we are the employer. Cost reimbursements are based upon actual expenses and are billed to the HOA on a monthly basis. We recognize cost reimbursements when we incur the related reimbursable costs as the HOA receives and consumes the benefits of the management services. · Resort title fee revenue is recognized when escrow amounts are released and title documents are completed. · Rental revenue is recognized on a daily basis which is consistent with the period for which the customer benefits from such service. · Mortgage servicing revenue is recognized as services are rendered. Fees received in advance are generally included in deferred income in our consolidated balance sheets until such time as the related service is rendered and revenue is recognized as stated above. 82 Interest Income. We provide financing for a significant portion of sales of our owned VOIs. We recognize interest income from financing VOI sales on the accrual method as earned based on the outstanding principal balance, interest rate and terms stated in each individual financing agreement. See “Notes Receivable” below for further discussion of the policies applicable to our VOI notes receivable. Under timeshare accounting rules, rental operations, including accommodations provided through the use of our sampler program, are accounted for as incidental operations whereby incremental carrying costs in excess of incremental revenue are expensed as incurred. Revenue from the sampler program is deferred and typically recognized within a year from sale as guests complete stays at the resorts. During each of the years presented, our aggregate rental revenue and sampler revenue was less than the aggregate carrying cost of our VOI inventory. Accordingly, we recorded such revenue as a reduction to the carrying cost of VOI inventory, which is included in cost of other fee-based services in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for each year. Notes Receivable Our notes receivable are carried at amortized cost less an allowance for loan losses. Interest income is suspended, and previously accrued but unpaid interest income is reversed, on all delinquent notes receivable when principal or interest payments are more than 90 days contractually past due and not resumed until such loans are less than 90 days past due. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $25.5 million and $20.4 million, respectively, of our VOI notes receivable were more than 90 days past due, and accordingly, consistent with our policy, were not accruing interest income. After approximately 127 days, our VOI notes receivable are generally written off against the allowance for loan loss. To the extent we determine that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized may occur, we record an estimate of variable consideration as a reduction to the transaction price of the sales of VOIs until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of the variable consideration are based on the results of our static pool analysis, which relies on historical payment data for similar VOI notes receivable and tracks uncollectibles for each period’s sales over the entire life of the notes. We also consider whether historical economic conditions are comparable to then current economic conditions, as well as variations in underwriting standards. We review our estimate of variable consideration on at least a quarterly basis. Loan origination costs are deferred and recognized over the life of the related notes receivable. Inventory Our inventory consists of completed VOIs, VOIs under construction and land held for future VOI development. We carry our completed inventory at the lower of (i) cost, including costs of improvements and amenities incurred subsequent to acquisition, capitalized interest, real estate taxes and other costs incurred during construction, or (ii) estimated fair market value, less costs to sell. VOI inventory and cost of sales are accounted for under timeshare accounting rules, which require the use of a specific method of the relative sales value method for relieving VOI inventory and recording cost of sales. Under the relative sales value method required by timeshare accounting rules, cost of sales is calculated as a percentage of net sales using a cost-of-sales percentage - the ratio of total estimated development costs to total estimated VOI revenue, including the estimated incremental revenue from the resale of VOI inventory repossessed, generally as a result of the default of the related receivable. Also, pursuant to timeshare accounting rules, we do not relieve inventory for VOI cost of sales related to anticipated loan losses. Accordingly, no adjustment is made when inventory is reacquired upon default of the related receivable. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs are comprised of costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing from third-party lenders and are presented in our consolidated balance sheets as other assets or as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability. These costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related financing arrangements. As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs totaled $12.3 million and $13.1 million, respectively. Interest expense from the amortization of deferred financing costs for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $4.1 million, $3.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively. 83 Property and Equipment Our property and equipment is recorded at acquisition cost. We record depreciation and amortization in a manner that recognizes the cost of its depreciable assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the underlying leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. We capitalize the costs of software developed for internal use in accordance with the guidance for accounting for costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalization of software developed for internal use commences during the development phase of the project and ends when the asset is ready for its intended use. Software developed or obtained for internal use is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over 3 to 5 years. Capitalized costs of software for internal use for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were $9.6 million and $10.0 million, respectively. Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of property management contracts with various HOAs to manage, service, staff and maintain the property. A majority of our property management contracts have indefinite useful lives and are not amortized, but instead are reviewed for impairment on at least an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We did not record any impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 or 2017. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amounts of our long-lived assets, undeveloped or under development resort properties under the guidelines of ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”), which provides guidance relating to the accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. We review the carrying amounts of our long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. We assess impairment by comparing the undiscounted cash flows of the assets to their carrying amounts. If estimated cash flows are insufficient to recover the investment, an impairment loss is recognized to write-down the carrying value of the asset to the estimated fair value less any costs of disposition. No impairment charges were recorded during any of the years presented. Income Taxes Income tax expense is recognized at applicable U.S. tax rates. Certain revenue and expense items may be recognized in one period for financial statement purposes and in a different period for income tax purposes. The tax effects of such differences are reported as deferred income taxes. Valuation allowances are recorded in periods in which it is determined that the realization of deferred tax assets does not meet the more likely than not recognition threshold. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the reporting period. There were no potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during any of the reporting periods. Advertising Expense We expense advertising costs, which are primarily marketing costs, as incurred. Advertising expense was $144.3 million, $136.9 million, and $147.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. We have entered into marketing arrangements with various third parties. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, sales of VOIs to prospects and leads generated by our marketing arrangement with Bass Pro accounted 84 for approximately 13%, 14% and 15%, respectively, of our total VOI sales volume. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to maintain this agreement in accordance with its terms or extend or renew this agreement on similar terms, or at all, nor is there any assurance that our business relationship with Bass Pro under the revised terms of our marketing agreement entered into in June 2019 will be as profitable as under the prior terms, or at all. See Note 12: Commitments and Contingencies for a description of the revised terms of our marketing agreement with Bass Pro. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” as subsequently amended by ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11 and ASU 2018-20. This standard requires the rights and obligations created by leases of assets to be recognized as assets and liabilities, respectively, on the balance sheet of a lessee. For income statement purposes, the standard retains a dual model which requires leases to be classified as either operating or finance based on criteria that are largely similar to those previously required by lease accounting standards, Topic 840, but without explicit bright lines. This standard also requires extensive quantitative and qualitative disclosures, including significant judgments made by management in applying the standard, intended to provide greater insight into the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2019 and applied the transition guidance as of the date of adoption under the current period adjustment method. As a result, we recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities associated with our leases on January 1, 2019, with no cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated earnings, while the comparable prior periods in our financial statements have been and will continue to be reported in accordance with Topic 840, including the disclosures required by Topic 840. The new standard includes a number of optional practical expedients under the transition guidance. We elected the package of practical expedients which allowed us to not reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs. We also made accounting policy elections by class of underlying asset to not apply the recognition requirements of the standard to leases with terms of 12 months or less and to not separate non-lease components from lease components. Consequently, each separate lease component and the associated non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component for lease classification, recognition, and measurement purposes. Upon adoption of the standard on January 1, 2019, we recognized an operating lease liability of $26.5 million and an operating lease asset of $25.6 million. The difference between the operating lease liability and operating lease asset primarily reflects the reclassification of accrued and prepaid straight-line rent from accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses to the operating lease assets in our consolidated balance sheet. The implementation of the standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. See Note 7: Leases for additional information regarding the accounting for lease contracts. Future Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The FASB has issued the following accounting pronouncements and guidance relevant to our operations which had not yet been adopted as of December 31, 2019: In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”), which introduces an approach of estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments based on expected losses. ASU 2016-13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan losses. Further, public entities will be required to disclose the amortized cost balance for each class of financial asset by credit quality indicator, disaggregated by the year of origination (i.e., by vintage year). This standard became effective for us on January 1, 2020. We are currently finalizing our assessment, however we do not expect the impact of the implementation to be material to our consolidated financial statements. 85 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal–Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)” (“ASU 2018-15”), which requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract (“CCA”) to follow internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. ASU 2018-15 also requires companies to present implementation costs related to a CCA in the same financial statement line items as the CCA service fees. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2020 and are applying the transition guidance as of the date of adoption prospectively, under the current period adjustment method. We expect that capitalized implementation costs related to a CCA that were in the implementation phase as of January 1, 2020, ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million, will be reclassified from property and equipment to prepaid expenses in connection with our adoption of this standard. We believe that the standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income or cash flows. 3. Revenue From Contracts with Customers We operate our business in the following two segments: (i) Sales of VOIs and financing; and (ii) Resort operations and club management. The table below sets forth our disaggregated revenue by segment from contracts with customers (in thousands). Sales of VOIs (1) Fee-based sales commission revenue (1) Resort and club management revenue (2) Cost reimbursements (2) Title fees and other (1) Other revenue (2) Revenue from customers Interest income (1) Other income, net Total revenue 2019 For the Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ $ $ 255,375 207,832 103,470 63,889 14,246 7,528 652,340 87,902 — $ 740,242 254,225 216,422 99,535 62,534 12,205 6,284 651,205 85,914 1,201 738,320 $ $ (1) Interest income of $80.0 million is included in our sales of VOIs and financing segment described in Note 17. (2) Included in our resort operations and club management segment described in Note 17. Please refer to Note 17: Segment Reporting for additional information related to our segments. 242,017 229,389 91,080 52,639 14,742 5,997 635,864 86,876 312 723,052 86 4. Notes Receivable The table below provides information relating to our notes receivable and our allowance for loan losses (dollars in thousands): Notes receivable secured by VOIs: VOI notes receivable - non-securitized VOI notes receivable - securitized Allowance for loan losses - non-securitized Allowance for loan losses - securitized VOI notes receivable, net Allowance as a % of VOI notes receivable Notes receivable secured by homesites: (1) Homesite notes receivable Allowance for loan losses Homesite notes receivable, net Allowance as a % of homesite notes receivable Total notes receivable: Gross notes receivable Allowance for loan losses Notes receivable, net Allowance as a % of gross notes receivable As of December 31, 2019 2018 203,872 $ 385,326 589,198 (47,894) (92,736) 448,568 $ 24% 659 (65) 594 $ 10% 589,857 $ (140,695) 449,162 $ 24% 124,642 447,850 572,492 (28,258) (105,875) 438,359 23% 898 (90) 808 10% 573,390 (134,223) 439,167 23% $ $ $ $ $ (1) Notes receivable secured by homesites were originated through a business, substantially all the assets of which were sold by us in 2012. The weighted-average interest rate on our notes receivable was 14.9% and 15.1% at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. All of our VOI loans bear interest at fixed rates. Our VOI notes receivable are generally secured by property located in Florida, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Future principal payments due on our notes receivable (including our homesite notes receivable) as of December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands): 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Total $ $ 62,808 62,320 67,086 70,589 72,559 254,495 589,857 87 Credit Quality for Financed Receivables and the Provision for Loan Losses The activity in our allowance for loan losses (including with respect to our homesite notes receivable) was as follows (in thousands): Balance, beginning of year Provision for loan losses Less: Write-offs of uncollectible receivables Balance, end of year For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ 134,223 $ 55,677 (49,205) 140,695 $ 123,791 51,236 (40,804) 134,223 We monitor the credit quality of our receivables on an ongoing basis. We hold large amounts of homogeneous VOI notes receivable and assess uncollectibility based on pools of receivables as we don’t believe that there are significant concentrations of credit risk with any individual counterparty or groups of counterparties. In estimating loan losses, we do not use a single primary indicator of credit quality but instead we evaluate our VOI notes receivable based upon a static pool analysis that incorporates the aging of the respective receivables, default trends and prepayment rates by origination year, as well as the FICO scores of the borrowers. The percentage of gross notes receivable outstanding by FICO score at origination were as follows: FICO Score 700+ 600-699 <600 No Score (1) Total December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 As of 59 % 37 3 1 100 % 57 % 39 3 1 100 % (1) VOI notes receivable without a FICO score are primarily related to foreign borrowers. The following table shows the delinquency status of our VOI notes receivable (in thousands): Current 31-60 days 61-90 days Over 91 days (1) Total As of December 31, 2019 2018 557,849 $ 6,794 5,288 19,267 589,198 $ 541,783 5,783 4,516 20,410 572,492 $ $ (1) Includes $10.6 million and $14.3 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to VOI notes receivable that, as of such date, had defaulted, but the related VOI note receivable balance had not yet been charged off in accordance with the provisions of certain of our receivable-backed notes payable transactions. These VOI notes receivable have been reflected in the allowance for loan losses. 5. Variable Interest Entities We sell VOI notes receivable through special purpose finance entities. These transactions are generally structured as non-recourse to us and are designed to provide liquidity for us and to transfer the economic risks and benefits of the notes receivable to third parties. In a securitization, various classes of debt securities are issued by the special purpose finance entities that are generally collateralized by a single tranche of transferred assets, which consist of VOI notes 88 receivable. We service the securitized notes receivable for a fee pursuant to servicing agreements negotiated with third parties based on market conditions at the time of the securitization. In these securitizations, we generally retain a portion of the securities and continue to service the securitized notes receivable. Under these arrangements, the cash payments received from obligors on the receivables sold are generally applied monthly to pay fees to service providers, make interest and principal payments to investors, and fund required reserves, if any, with the remaining balance of such cash retained by us; however, to the extent the portfolio of receivables fails to satisfy specified performance criteria (as may occur due to, among other things, an increase in default rates or credit loss severity) or other trigger events occur, the funds received from obligors are required to be distributed on an accelerated basis to investors. Depending on the circumstances and the transaction, the application of the accelerated payment formula may be permanent or temporary until the trigger event is cured. As of December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all material terms under our securitization transactions, and no trigger events had occurred. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance for the consolidation of VIEs, we analyze our variable interests, which may consist of loans, servicing rights, guarantees, and equity investments, to determine if an entity in which we have a variable interest is a VIE. The analysis includes a review of both quantitative and qualitative factors. We base our quantitative analysis on the forecasted cash flows of the entity, and we base our qualitative analysis on the structure of the entity, including our decision-making ability and authority with respect to the entity, and relevant financial agreements. We also use our qualitative analysis to determine if we must consolidate a VIE as the primary beneficiary. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, we have determined these securitization entities to be VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary and, therefore, we consolidate the entities into our financial statements. Under the terms of certain of our VOI notes receivable sales, we have the right to repurchase or substitute a limited amount of defaulted notes for new notes receivable at the outstanding principal balance plus accrued interest. Voluntary repurchases and substitutions by us of defaulted notes receivable during 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $11.5 million, $13.7 million and $9.5 million, respectively. Our maximum exposure to loss relating to our non-recourse securitization entities is the difference between the outstanding VOI notes receivable and the notes payable, plus cash reserves and any additional residual interest in future cash flows from collateral. The assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs are as follows (in thousands): Restricted cash Securitized notes receivable, net Receivable backed notes payable - non-recourse As of December 31, 2019 2018 $ 22,534 $ 292,590 334,246 28,400 341,975 382,257 The restricted cash and the securitized notes receivable balances disclosed in the table above are restricted to satisfy obligations of the VIEs. 6. Inventory Our VOI inventory consists of the following (in thousands): Completed VOI units Construction-in-progress Real estate held for future development As of December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ 269,847 $ 3,946 73,144 346,937 $ 237,010 26,587 70,552 334,149 89 In December 2018, we increased the average selling price of our VOIs by 3%. In June 2017, we increased the average selling price of our VOIs by 4%. As a result of these pricing changes, we also increased our estimate of total gross margin generated on the sale of our VOI inventory. Under the relative sales value method prescribed for timeshare developers to relieve the cost of VOI inventory, changes to the estimate of gross margin expected to be generated on the sale of VOI inventory are recognized on a retrospective basis in earnings. Accordingly, during 2018 and 2017, we recognized a benefit to cost of VOIs sold of $3.6 million ($2.7 million net of tax, $0.04 EPS) and $5.1 million ($3.1 million net of tax, $0.04 EPS), respectively. No such pricing change occurred in 2019. The interest expense reflected in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income is net of capitalized interest. Interest capitalized to VOI inventory was $0.5 million, $1.3 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. 7. Leases We are the lessee under various operating leases for certain sales offices, call centers, office space, equipment and vehicles. Some leases include one or more options to renew, at our discretion, for renewal terms of one year or more. Certain of our lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales generated at the location, and others include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants which we believe to be material. We recognize operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities associated with lease agreements with an initial term of 12 months or greater, while lease agreements with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in our consolidated balance sheets. We generally do not include lease payments associated with renewal options, including those that are exercisable at our discretion, in the measurement of our operating lease assets and liabilities as we are not reasonably certain that such option will be exercised. The table below sets forth information regarding our lease agreements with an initial term of greater than 12 months (dollars in thousands): Operating Lease Asset Operating Lease Liability Weighted Average Lease Term (in years) (1) Weighted Average Discount Rate (2) As of December 31, 2019 $ 20,858 22,124 3.7 5.30% (1) Our weighted average lease term excludes one real estate lease that expires in May 2056. (2) As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. To estimate incremental borrowing rates, we consider various factors, including the rates applicable to our recently issued debt and credit facilities and prevailing financial market conditions. We used the incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019 for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. We generally recognize lease costs associated with our operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate are recognized as variable lease costs in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. The table below sets forth information regarding our lease costs which are included as selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Fixed rental costs Short-term lease cost Variable lease cost Total operating lease costs For the year ended December 31, 2019 $ $ 7,460 5,113 2,490 15,063 90 The table below sets forth information regarding the maturity of our operating lease liabilities (in thousands): As of December 31, 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 After 2024 Total lease payments Less: Interest Present value of operating lease liabilities Operating Lease Liabilities 6,038 5,087 4,361 3,463 1,135 11,608 31,692 9,568 22,124 $ $ $ Upon the adoption of the new lease accounting standard on January 1, 2019 (as described in Note 2 above), we recognized an operating lease liability of $26.5 million and an operating lease asset of $25.6 million. The difference between the operating lease liability and operating lease asset primarily reflects the reclassification of accrued and prepaid straight-line rent from accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses to the operating lease assets in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019. The operating lease payments set forth in the table above exclude two leases for space for call center operations we plan to occupy in 2020 and 2021 as we had not received possession of the leased property as of December 31, 2019. Included in our statement of cash flows under operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $6.9 million of cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we obtained $1.6 million of right-of-use assets in exchange for new operating lease liabilities. 8. Property and Equipment Our property and equipment consists of the following (dollars in thousands): Land, buildings and building improvements Computer hardware and software Furniture, fixtures and equipment Leasehold improvements Transportation and equipment Accumulated depreciation and amortization Total Useful Lives 3-31 years 1-5 years 3-14 years 3-14 years 5 years As of December 31, 2019 2018 68,389 52,130 16,997 8,220 496 146,232 (46,970) $ 99,262 $ 69,835 42,980 24,652 8,444 2,390 148,301 (50,022) 98,279 Depreciation and amortization expense related to our property and equipment was $14.0 million, $12.3 million and $9.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In December 2019, we conveyed the ski and golf operations and related property at one of our resorts to the HOA, which resulted in a loss on the disposal of approximately $5.6 million. 91 9. Intangible Assets Intangible assets and related amortization expense were as follows (in thousands): Class Intangible assets: Management agreements Lease premium (1) Accumulated amortization (1) Total intangible assets As of December 31, 2019 2018 $ $ 61,708 $ — 61,708 (193) 61,515 $ 61,708 2,057 63,765 (1,920) 61,845 (1) Effective with our adoption of ASC 842 “Leases” on January 1, 2019, the lease premium reduced the operating lease assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Year 2020 2021 2022 10. Debt Future Amortization Expense $ $ 83 83 56 222 Contractual minimum principal payments required on our debt, net of unamortized discount, by type, for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2019 and thereafter are shown below (in thousands): 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Unamortized debt issuance costs Purchase accounting adjustment Total Lines-of- credit and notes payable Recourse receivable- backed notes payable Non-recourse receivable- backed notes payable Junior subordinated debentures $ $ 10,275 $ 12,200 14,470 8,125 102,500 — (1,410) — 146,160 $ — $ 4,861 8,263 34,537 36,136 4,772 — — 88,569 $ — $ — — — 31,708 307,663 (5,125) — 334,246 $ — $ — — — — 110,827 — (38,746) 72,081 $ Total 10,275 17,061 22,733 42,662 170,344 423,262 (6,535) (38,746) 641,056 The minimum contractual payments set forth in the table above may differ from actual payments due to the timing of principal payments required upon (1) the sale of real estate assets that serve as collateral on certain debt (release payments) and (2) cash collections of pledged or transferred notes receivable. 92 Lines-of-Credit and Notes Payable We have outstanding borrowings with various financial institutions and other lenders. Financial data related to our lines of credit and notes payable (other than receivable- backed notes payable) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows (dollars in thousands): 2013 Notes Payable Fifth Third Bank Note Payable NBA Éilan Loan Fifth Third Syndicated LOC Fifth Third Syndicated Term Unamortized debt issuance costs Total As of December 31, 2019 Interest Rate 4.95% 3.85% 3.71% — $ — — $ Carrying Amount of Pledged Assets — $ — 31,259 49,062 161,497 — 241,818 $ Balance 28,125 3,834 25,603 55,000 22,500 (1,671) 133,391 2018 Interest Rate 5.50% 5.34% 5.60% 5.27% 5.37% — Carrying Amount of Pledged Assets 22,878 7,892 35,615 92,415 27,724 — 186,524 $ $ Balance — — 18,820 30,000 98,750 (1,410) 146,160 $ $ 2013 Notes Payable. In March 2013, we issued $75.0 million of senior secured notes (the “2013 Notes Payable”) in a private financing transaction. In September 2019, we repaid in full the remaining senior secured notes payable and the related unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.4 million were written off. Fifth Third Bank Note Payable, Fifth Third Syndicated Line-of-Credit and Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan. In December 2016, we entered into a $100.0 million syndicated credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, as administrative agent and lead arranger, and certain other bank participants as lenders. In October 2019, we amended the facility and increased the facility to $225.0 million. The amended facility includes a $100.0 million term loan (the “Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan”) with quarterly amortization requirements and a $125.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Fifth Third Syndicated Line-of-Credit”). Amounts borrowed under the amended facility generally bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.00% - 2.50%, depending on our leverage ratio, are collateralized by certain of our VOI inventories, sales center buildings, management fees, short-term receivables and cash flows from residual interests relating to certain term securitizations and will mature in October 2024. At closing, we borrowed the entire $100.0 million term loan and $30.0 million under the revolving line of credit. Proceeds were used to repay the outstanding balance on the existing Fifth Third Syndicated Credit Facility, repay $3.6 million on the existing Fifth Third Bank Note Payable and pay expenses and fees associated with the amendment, with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2019, outstanding borrowings under the facility totaled $128.8 million, including $98.8 million under the Fifth Third Syndicated Term Loan and $30.0 million under the Fifth Third Syndicated Line of Credit. NBA Éilan Loan. In April 2018, we purchased the Éilan Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, Texas for $34.3 million. In connection with the acquisition, we entered into a non- revolving acquisition loan (the “NBA Éilan Loan”) with NBA, which provides for advances of up to $27.5 million, $24.3 million of which was used to fund the acquisition of the resort and $1.7 million of which was used to fund certain improvement costs with approximately $0.4 million drawn upon through April 2019 to fund certain other improvement costs. The ability to borrow under the NBA Éilan Loan expired in April 2019. Principal payments are effected through release payments from sales of VOIs at the Éilan Hotel & Spa that serve as collateral for the NBA Éilan Loan, subject to a minimum amortization schedule, with the remaining balance due at maturity in April 2023. Borrowings under the NBA Éilan Loan bear interest at an annual rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 3.25%, subject to a floor of 4.75%. As of December 31, 2019, there was $18.8 million outstanding on the NBA Éilan Loan. 93 Receivable-Backed Notes Payable Financial data related to our receivable-backed notes payable facilities was as follows (dollars in thousands): 2019 2018 As of December 31, Debt Balance Interest Rate Principal Balance of Pledged/ Secured Receivables Debt Balance Interest Rate Principal Balance of Pledged/ Secured Receivables $ 25,860 32,405 30,304 88,569 4.75% $ 4.55% 4.68% 31,681 $ 39,787 37,809 109,277 17,654 48,414 10,606 76,674 5.25% $ 5.27% 5.52% 22,062 57,805 13,730 93,597 $ 31,708 3.99% $ 39,448 $ — — $ — 44,525 4.75-5.50% 8,638 18,219 31,188 48,529 65,333 91,231 (5,125) 334,246 422,815 2.94% 3.20% 3.02% 3.35% 3.12% 4.02% — $ 49,981 9,878 19,995 33,765 54,067 74,219 103,974 — 385,327 494,604 $ 40,074 15,212 27,573 44,230 63,982 83,513 114,480 (6,807) 382,257 458,931 4.75-5.50% 2.94% 3.20% 3.02% 3.35% 3.12% 4.02% — $ 45,283 16,866 29,351 47,690 72,590 95,877 125,916 — 433,573 527,170 $ Receivable-backed notes payable - recourse: Liberty Bank Facility NBA Receivables Facility Pacific Western Facility Total Receivable-backed notes payable - non-recourse: KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility Quorum Purchase Facility 2012 Term Securitization 2013 Term Securitization 2015 Term Securitization 2016 Term Securitization 2017 Term Securitization 2018 Term Securitization Unamortized debt issuance costs Total Total receivable-backed debt Liberty Bank Facility. Since 2008, we have maintained a revolving VOI notes receivable hypothecation facility with Liberty Bank (the “Liberty Bank Facility”) which provides for advances on eligible receivables pledged under the Liberty Bank Facility, subject to specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period. On March 12, 2018, the Liberty Bank Facility was amended and restated to extend the revolving credit period from March 2018 to March 2020, extend the maturity date from November 2020 until March 2023, and amend the interest rate on borrowings as described below. Subject to its terms and conditions, the Liberty Bank Facility provides for advances of (i) 85% of the unpaid principal balance of Qualified Timeshare Loans assigned to agent, and (ii) 60% of the unpaid principal balance of Non-Conforming Qualified Timeshare Loans assigned to agent, during the revolving credit period of the facility. Maximum permitted outstanding borrowings under the Liberty Bank Facility are $50.0 million, subject to the terms of the facility. Through March 31, 2018, borrowings under the Liberty Bank Facility accrued interest at the Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) Prime Rate plus 0.50% per annum, subject to a 4.00% floor. Pursuant to the March 2018 amendment to the Liberty Bank Facility, effective April 1, 2018, all borrowings outstanding under the facility accrue interest at the WSJ Prime Rate subject to a 4.00% floor. Subject to the terms of the facility, principal and interest due under the Liberty Bank Facility are paid as cash is collected on the pledged receivables, with the remaining balance being due by maturity. On February 11 , 2020, the Liberty Bank Facility was amended solely to extend the revolving credit period from March 12, 2020 to June 10, 2020. 94 NBA Receivables Facility. Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations has a revolving VOI hypothecation facility (the “NBA Receivables Facility”) with National Bank of Arizona (“NBA”). The NBA Receivables Facility provides for advances at a rate of 85% on eligible receivables pledged under the facility, subject to eligible collateral and specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period expiring in September 2020 and allows for maximum borrowings of up to $70 million. The maturity date for the facility is March 2025. The interest rate applicable to future borrowings under the NBA Receivables Facility is equal to the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.75% (with an interest rate floor of 3.50%). Subject to the terms of the facility, principal and interest payments received on pledged receivables are applied to principal and interest due under the facility, with the remaining outstanding balance being due by maturity. Pacific Western Facility. We have a revolving VOI notes receivable hypothecation facility (the “Pacific Western Facility”) with Pacific Western Bank, which provides for advances on eligible VOI notes receivable pledged under the facility, subject to specified terms and conditions, during a revolving credit period. Maximum outstanding borrowings under the Pacific Western Facility are $40.0 million, subject to eligible collateral and customary terms and conditions. On August 15, 2018, the Pacific Western Facility was amended to extend the revolving advance period from September 2018 through September 2021 and the maturity date from September 2021 until September 2024 (in each case, subject to an additional 12-month extension at the option of Pacific Western Bank). Eligible “A” VOI notes receivable that meet certain eligibility and FICO score requirements, which we believe are typically consistent with loans originated under our current credit underwriting standards, are subject to an 85% advance rate. The Pacific Western Facility also allows for certain eligible “B” VOI notes receivable (which have less stringent FICO score requirements) to be funded at a 53% advance rate. In addition, pursuant to the August 2018 amendment, effective September 21, 2018, all borrowings outstanding under the Pacific Western Facility accrue interest at an annual rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus 3.00%; provided, however, that a portion of the borrowings, to the extent such borrowings are in excess of established debt minimums, will accrue interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 2.75%. Subject to the terms of the facility, principal repayments and interest on borrowings under the Pacific Western Facility are paid as cash is collected on the pledged VOI notes receivable, subject to future required decreases in the advance rates after the end of the revolving advance period, with the remaining outstanding balance being due by maturity. KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility. We have a VOI notes receivable purchase facility (the “KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility”) with DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral- Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main (“DZ”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) which permits maximum outstanding financings of $80.0 million and provides for an advance rate of 80% with respect to VOI receivables securing amounts financed. On December 27, 2019, we amended the facility to extend the advance period to December 2022 from December 2019. The amended Facility will mature and all outstanding amounts will become due 24 months after the revolving advance period has expired, or earlier under certain circumstances set forth in the facility. Interest on amounts outstanding under the facility is tied to an applicable index rate of the LIBOR rate, in the case of amounts funded by KeyBank, and a cost of funds rate or commercial paper rates, in the case of amounts funded by or through DZ. Pursuant to the amendment, the interest rate payable under the facility is the applicable index rate plus 2.25% until the expiration of the revolving advance period (a decrease from 2.75% prior to the amendment) and thereafter will be the applicable index rate plus 3.25% (a decrease from 4.75% prior to the amendment). Subject to the terms of the facility, we will receive the excess cash flows generated by the VOI notes receivable sold (excess meaning after payments of customary fees, interest and principal under the facility) until the expiration of the VOI notes receivable advance period, at which point all of the excess cash flow will be paid to the note holders until the outstanding balance is reduced to zero. While ownership of the VOI notes receivable included in the facility is transferred and sold for legal purposes, the transfer of these VOI notes receivable is accounted for as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The facility is nonrecourse and is not guaranteed by us. 95 Quorum Purchase Facility. Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations has a VOI notes receivable purchase facility (the “Quorum Purchase Facility”) with Quorum Federal Credit Union (“Quorum”), pursuant to which Quorum has agreed to purchase eligible VOI notes receivable in an amount of up to an aggregate $50.0 million purchase price, subject to certain conditions precedent and other terms of the facility. The revolving purchase period expires June 30, 2020. The interest rate on each advance is set at the time of funding based on rates mutually agreed upon by all parties. The loan purchase fee applicable to future advances is 0.25% and the maturity of the Quorum Purchase Facility is December 2032. Of the amounts outstanding under the Quorum Purchase Facility at December 31, 2019, $3.1 million accrues interest at a rate per annum of 4.75%, $21.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.95%, $1.6 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.0%, $17.2 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.1%, and $1.3 million accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5.50%. The Quorum Purchase Facility provides for an 85% advance rate on eligible receivables sold under the facility, however Quorum can modify this advance rate on future purchases subject to the terms and conditions of the Quorum Purchase Facility. Eligibility requirements for VOI notes receivable sold include, among others, that the obligors under the VOI notes receivable sold be members of Quorum at the time of the note sale. Subject to performance of the collateral, we or Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, as applicable, will receive any excess cash flows generated by the VOI notes receivable transferred to Quorum under the facility (excess meaning after payment of customary fees, interest and principal under the facility) on a pro-rata basis as borrowers make payments on their VOI notes receivable. While ownership of the VOI notes receivable included in the Quorum Purchase Facility is transferred and sold for legal purposes, the transfer of these VOI notes receivable is accounted for as a secured borrowing for financial reporting purposes. The facility is nonrecourse and is not guaranteed by us. 2018 Term Securitization. In October 2018, we completed the 2018 Term Securitization, a private offering and sale of approximately $117.7 million of investment-grade, VOI receivable-backed notes (the "Notes"), including approximately $49.8 million of Class A Notes, approximately $33.1 million of Class B Notes and approximately $34.8 million of Class C Notes with interest rates of 3.77%, 3.95% and 4.44%, respectively, which blends to an overall weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.02%. The gross advance rate for this transaction was 87.2%. The Notes mature in February 2034. The amount of the VOI notes receivables sold to BXG Receivables Note Trust 2018 (the “Trust”) was approximately $135.0 million, approximately $109.0 million of which was sold to the Trust at closing, approximately $23.9 million of which was subsequently sold to the 2018 Trust in 2018 and the reminder of which was sold to the Trust in January 2019. The gross proceeds of such sales to the Trust were approximately $117.7 million. A portion of the proceeds received at the closing was used to: repay KeyBank and DZ Bank approximately $49.2 million, representing all amounts outstanding (including accrued interest) under the KeyBank/DZ Purchase Facility at that time; repay Liberty Bank approximately $20.4 million under the Liberty Bank Facility; repay Pacific Western Bank approximately $7.1 million under the Pacific Western Bank Facility; capitalize a reserve fund; and pay fees and expenses associated with the transaction. The remainder of the proceeds from the 2018 Term Securitization were used for general corporate purposes. While ownership of the VOI receivables included in the 2018 Term Securitization is transferred and sold for legal purposes, the transfer of these VOI receivables is accounted for as a secured borrowing for financial accounting purposes. Accordingly, no gain or loss was recognized as a result of the transaction. Subject to performance of the collateral, we will receive any excess cash flows generated by the receivables transferred under the 2018 Term Securitization (meaning excess cash after payments of customary fees, interest, and principal under the 2018 Term Securitization) on a pro-rata basis as borrowers make payments on their VOI loans. Other Non-Recourse Receivable-Backed Notes Payable. In addition to the above described facilities, we have a number of other nonrecourse receivable-backed notes payable facilities, as set forth in the table above. During 2019 and 2018, we repaid $62.6 million and $51.0 million, respectively, under these additional receivable-backed notes payable facilities. 96 Junior Subordinated Debentures We have formed statutory business trusts (collectively, the "Trusts"), each of which issued trust preferred securities as part of a larger pooled trust securities offering which was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and invested the proceeds thereof in its junior subordinated debentures. The Trusts are variable interest entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary as defined by ASC 810. Accordingly, we do not consolidate the operations of the Trusts; instead, our beneficial interests in the Trusts are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the Trusts is limited to the carrying amount of our equity method investment. Distributions on the trust preferred securities are cumulative and based upon the liquidation value of the trust preferred security. The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the junior subordinated debentures at maturity or their earlier redemption. The junior subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or in part at our option at any time. In addition, we made an initial equity contribution to each Trust in exchange for its common securities, all of which are owned by us, and those proceeds were also used by the applicable Trust to purchase an identical amount of junior subordinated debentures from us. The terms of each Trust’s common securities are nearly identical to the trust preferred securities. Interest on the junior subordinated debentures and distributions on the trust preferred securities are payable quarterly in arrears at the same interest rate. We had the following junior subordinated debentures outstanding at December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands): Trust BST I BST II BST III BST IV BST V BST VI Carrying Value as of December 31, 2019 (1) Initial Equity In Trust(2) Issue Date $ $ 15,059 $ 355 3/15/2005 16,862 401 5/4/2005 6,823 164 5/10/2005 10,040 237 4/24/2006 10,040 237 7/21/2006 13,257 72,081 $ 311 1,705 2/26/2007 Interest Rate 3-month LIBOR + 4.90% 3-month LIBOR + 4.85% 3-month LIBOR + 4.85% 3-month LIBOR + 4.85% 3-month LIBOR + 4.85% 3-month LIBOR + 4.80% Interest Rate at December 31, 2019 6.86% 6.79% 6.79% 6.81% 6.81% 6.74% Maturity Date 3/30/2035 $ 7/30/2035 7/30/2035 6/30/2036 9/30/2036 4/30/2037 $ Carrying Value as of December 31, 2018 (1) 14,900 16,688 6,755 9,933 9,933 13,114 71,323 (1) Amounts include purchase accounting adjustment which reduced the total carrying value by $38.7 million and $39.5 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. (2) Initial Equity in Trust is recorded as part of other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all financial debt covenants under our debt instruments. We had availability of approximately $220.2 million under our receivable-backed purchase and credit facilities, inventory lines of credit and corporate credit line, subject to eligible collateral and the terms of the facilities, as applicable, as of December 31, 2019. 97 11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability The carrying amounts of financial instruments included in the consolidated financial statements and their estimated fair values are as follows (in thousands): Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Notes receivable, net Lines-of-credit, notes payable, and receivable-backed notes payable Junior subordinated debentures As of December 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value $ $ 190,009 49,637 449,162 568,975 72,081 190,009 49,637 $ 587,000 589,300 98,500 219,408 53,726 $ 439,167 592,322 71,323 219,408 53,726 537,000 596,900 87,000 Cash and cash equivalents. The amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value. Restricted cash. The amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for restricted cash approximate fair value. Notes receivable, net. The fair value of our notes receivable is estimated using Level 3 inputs and is based on estimated future cash flows considering contractual payments and estimates of prepayments and defaults, discounted at a market rate. Lines-of-credit, notes payable, and receivable-backed notes payable. The amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for our lines of credit, notes payable, and receivable-backed notes payable, approximate fair value for indebtedness that provides for variable interest rates. The fair value of our fixed-rate, receivable-backed notes payable was determined using Level 3 inputs by discounting the net cash outflows estimated to be used to repay the debt. These obligations are to be satisfied using the proceeds from the consumer loans that secure the obligations. Junior subordinated debentures. The fair value of our junior subordinated debentures is estimated using Level 3 inputs based on the contractual cash flows discounted at a market rate or based on market price quotes from the over-the-counter bond market. 98 12. Commitments and Contingencies Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited (“BVU”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, has an exclusive marketing agreement with Bass Pro, a nationally-recognized retailer of fishing, marine, hunting, camping and sports gear, that provides us with the right to market and sell vacation packages at kiosks in each of Bass Pro’s retail locations and through other means. Pursuant to a settlement agreement we entered into with Bass Pro and its affiliates during June 2019, we paid Bass Pro $20.0 million and agreed to, among other things, make five annual payments to Bass Pro of $4.0 million each commencing in 2020. We accrued for the net present value of the above amounts, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, totaling approximately $39.1 million, which is reflected in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, $17.9 million was accrued for the remaining payments required by the settlement agreement, which are included in accrued liabilities and other in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, Bluegreen sold vacation packages in 68 Bass Pro retail stores and 15 Cabela’s retail stores. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, VOI sales to prospects and leads generated by the agreement with Bass Pro accounted for approximately 13% and 14%, respectively, of our VOI sales volume. In December 2019, our President and Chief Executive Officer resigned. In connection with his resignation, we agreed to make payments totaling $3.5 million over a period of 18 months, all of which remained payable as of December 31, 2019. Additionally, during 2019, we entered into certain agreements with executives related to their separation from Bluegreen or change in position. Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, we agreed to make payments totaling $2.5 million through November 2020. As of December 31, 2019, $2.3 million remained payable under these agreements. As of December 31, 2018, $2.8 million remained payable in connection with other executive retirements that occurred in 2017 and 2018. In lieu of paying maintenance fees for unsold VOI inventory, we may enter into subsidy agreements with certain HOAs. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we made subsidy payments related to such subsidies of $24.9 million, $12.6 million, and $12.6 million, respectively, which are included within cost of other fee-based services. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no accrued liabilities for such subsidies. In the ordinary course of business, we become subject to claims or proceedings from time to time relating to the purchase, sale, marketing, or financing of VOIs or our other business activities. We are also subject to certain matters relating to the Bluegreen Communities’ business, substantially all of the assets of which were sold by us on May 4, 2012. Additionally, from time to time in the ordinary course of business, we become involved in disputes with existing and former employees, vendors, taxing jurisdictions and various other parties, and we also receive individual consumer complaints, as well as complaints, inquiries and orders from governmental, regulatory and consumer agencies, including Offices of State Attorneys General. We take these matters seriously and attempt to resolve any such issues as they arise. Reserves are accrued for matters in which management believes it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe that the aggregate liability relating to known contingencies in excess of the aggregate amounts accrued will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and the actual costs of resolving legal claims, including awards of damages, may be substantially higher than the amounts accrued for these claims and may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition. Management is not at this time able to estimate a range of reasonably possible losses with respect to matters in which it is reasonably possible that a loss will occur. In certain matters, management is unable to estimate the loss or reasonable range of loss until additional developments provide information sufficient to support an assessment of the loss or range of loss. Frequently in these matters, the claims are broad and the plaintiffs have not quantified or factually supported their claim. On August 24, 2016, Whitney Paxton and Jeff Reeser filed a lawsuit against Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. (“BVU”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, and certain of its employees (collectively, the “Defendants”), seeking to establish a class action of former and current employees of BVU and alleging violations of plaintiffs’ rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (the “FLSA”) and breach of contract. The lawsuit also sought damages in the amount 99 of the unpaid compensation owed to the plaintiffs. The court granted preliminary approval of class action in September 2017 to conditionally certify collective action and facilitate notice to potential class members be granted with respect to certain employees and denied as to others. In February 2019, the parties agreed to settle the matter for an immaterial amount. The court approved the settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice on May 9, 2019. On September 22, 2017, Stephen Potje, Tamela Potje, Sharon Davis, Beafus Davis, Matthew Baldwin, Tammy Baldwin, Arnor Lee, Angela Lee, Gretchen Brown, Paul Brown, Jeremy Estrada, Emily Estrada, Michael Oliver, Carrie Oliver, Russell Walters, Elaine Walters, and Mike Ericson, individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, filed a purported class action lawsuit against us which asserts claims for alleged violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Florida False Advertising Law. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged the making of false representations in connection with our sales of VOIs. The purported class action lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice after mediation. However, on or about April 24, 2018, plaintiffs re-filed their individual claims in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. Subsequently on October 15, 2019, the Court entered an order granting summary judgment in favor of Bluegreen and dismissed all claims. We have moved for our attorneys’ fees. Plaintiffs have filed a notice to appeal the summary judgment order. On February 28, 2018, Oscar Hernandez and Estella Michael filed a purported class action litigation in San Bernardino Superior Court against BVU. The central claims in the complaint, as amended during June 2018, include alleged failures to pay overtime and wages at termination and to provide meal and rest periods, as well as claims relating to non-compliant wage statements and unreimbursed business expenses; and a claim under the Private Attorney’s General Act. Plaintiffs sought to represent a class of approximately 660 hourly, non-exempt employees who worked in the state of California since March 1, 2014. In April 2019, the parties mediated and agreed to settle the matter for an immaterial amount. It is expected that the court will approve the settlement and the dismissal of the lawsuit after the settlement documents are executed. On June 28, 2018, Melissa S. Landon, Edward P. Landon, Shane Auxier and Mu Hpare, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a purported class action lawsuit against the Company and BVU asserting claims for alleged violations of the Wisconsin Timeshare Act, Wisconsin law prohibiting illegal referral selling, and Wisconsin law prohibiting illegal attorney’s fee provisions. Plaintiffs allegations include that we failed to disclose the identity of the seller of real property at the beginning of our initial contact with the purchaser; that we misrepresented who the seller of the real property was; that we misrepresented the buyer’s right to cancel; that we included an illegal attorney’s fee provision in the sales document(s); that we offered an illegal “today only” incentive to purchase; and that we utilize an illegal referral selling program to induce the sale of VOIs. Plaintiffs seek certification of a class consisting of all persons who, in Wisconsin, purchased from us one or more VOIs within six years prior to the filing of this lawsuit. Plaintiffs seek statutory damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We moved to dismiss the case, and on November 27, 2019, the Court issued a ruling granting the motion in part. We have answered the remaining claims. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. On January 7, 2019, Shehan Wijesinha filed a purported class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the “TCPA”). It is alleged that BVU called plaintiff’s cell phone for telemarketing purposes using an automated dialing system, and that plaintiff did not give BVU his express written consent to do so. Plaintiffs seek certification of a class comprised of other persons in the United States who received similar calls from or on behalf of BVU without the person’s consent. Plaintiff seeks monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. On July 15, 2019, the court entered an order staying this case pending a ruling from the Federal Communications Commission clarifying the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system under the TCPA and the decision of the Eleventh Circuit in a separate action brought against a VOI company by a plaintiff alleging violations of the TCPA. On January 7, 2019, Debbie Adair and thirty-four other timeshare purchasers filed a lawsuit against BVU and Bass Pro alleging violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, the Tennessee Time-share Act, the California Time-Share Act, fraudulent misrepresentation for failure to make certain required disclosures, fraudulent inducement for inducing purchasers to remain under contract past rescission, unauthorized practice of law, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. Plaintiffs seek rescission of their contracts, money damages, including statutory treble damages, or in the alternative, punitive damages in an amount not less than $0.5 million. We have filed a motion to dismiss which is pending. We have agreed to indemnify Bass Pro with respect to the claims brought against us in this proceeding. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. 100 On March 15, 2018, BVU entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets with T. Park Central, LLC, O. Park Central, LLC, and New York Urban Ownership Management, LLC, (collectively “New York Urban”) (“Purchase and Sale Agreement”), which provides for the purchase of The Manhattan Club inventory over a number of years and the assumption of the management contract with The Manhattan Club HOA anticipated to occur in 2021. On October 7, 2019, New York Urban initiated arbitration proceedings against BVU alleging that The Manhattan Club HOA (of which BVU is a member) was obligated to pay an increased management fee to a New York Urban affiliate and that this higher amount would be the benchmark for BVU’s purchase of the management contract under the parties’ Purchase and Sale Agreement. New York Urban also saught damages in the arbitration proceedings in excess of $10 million for promissory estoppel and tortious interference. BVU denied New York Urban’s claims and terminated the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the related Security Agreement for, among other things, prematurely initiating arbitration in violation of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. On November 25, 2019, New York Urban sent its own Notice of Termination and a separate letter containing an offer to compromise if BVU resigns its position on the Manhattan Club HOA board and permits New York Urban to enforce its rights under the Security Agreement. On November 29, 2019, BVU accepted the offer. BVU has provided New York Urban with resignations of its members on the Board of Directors consistent with the parties’ settlement agreement. BVU believes it has fulfilled all of its legal obligations under the settlement terms offered. On July 18, 2019, Eddie Boyd, et al. filed an action alleging that BVU and co-defendants violated the Missouri Merchandise Practices Act for allegedly making false statements and misrepresentations with respect to the sale of VOIs. Plaintiffs further have filed a purported class action allegation that BVU’s charging of an administrative processing fee constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. Plaintiffs seek monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and injunctive relief. We have moved to dismiss the action. We believe the lawsuit is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the action. Commencing in 2015, it came to our attention that our collection efforts with respect to our VOI notes receivable were being impacted by a then emerging, industry-wide trend involving the receipt of “cease and desist” letters from exit firms and their attorneys purporting to represent certain VOI owners. Following receipt of these letters, we are unable to contact the owners unless allowed by law. We believe these exit firms have encouraged such owners to become delinquent and ultimately default on their obligations and that such actions and our inability to contact the owners are a primary contributor to the increase in our annual default rates. Our average annual default rates have increased from 6.9% in 2015 to 8.7% in 2019. We also estimate that approximately 12.6% of the total delinquencies on our VOI notes receivable as of December 31, 2019 related to VOI notes receivable are subject to this issue. We have in a number of cases pursued, and we may in the future pursue, legal action against the VOI owners, and in certain circumstances against the exit firms. On December 21, 2018, we filed a lawsuit against timeshare exit firm Totten Franqui and certain of its affiliates (“TPEs”). In the complaint, we alleged that the TPEs, through various forms of deceptive advertising, as well as inappropriate direct contact with VOI owners, made false statements about us and provided misleading information to the VOI owners. The TPEs have encouraged nonpayment by consumers and exacted fees for doing so. We believe the consumers are paying fees to the TPEs in exchange for illusory services. We have asserted claims against the TPEs under the Lanham Act, as well as tortious interference with contractual relations, civil conspiracy to commit tortious interference and other claims. During the course of the litigation, the TPEs and Totten Franqui filed for bankruptcy, which resulted in the litigation being stayed. The bankruptcy judge has appointed an independent trustee to handle the estate of the debtors and we have been in discussions with the bankruptcy trustee about a possible settlement. We intend to assert all of our legal rights in the bankruptcy case. On November 13, 2019, we filed a lawsuit against timeshare exit firm The Montgomery Law Firm and certain of its affiliates (also included in “TPEs”). In the complaint, we alleged that the TPEs, through various forms of deceptive advertising, as well as inappropriate direct contact with VOI owners, made false statements about us and provided misleading information to the VOI owners. The TPEs have encouraged nonpayment by consumers and exacted fees for doing so. We believe the consumers are paying fees to the TPEs in exchange for illusory services. We have asserted claims against the TPEs under the Lanham Act, as well as tortious interference with contractual relations, civil conspiracy to commit tortious interference and other claims. 101 13. Income Taxes Our provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): Federal: Current Deferred State and Other: Current Deferred Total 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ $ $ $ 8,170 2,081 10,251 2,522 (633) 1,889 12,140 $ $ $ $ 21,594 927 22,521 4,857 1,163 6,020 28,541 $ $ $ $ 35,466 (42,637) (7,171) 4,209 617 4,826 (2,345) The difference between our provision for income taxes and the results of applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before provision for income taxes relates to (in thousands): Income tax expense at statutory rate Effect of state taxes, net of federal tax benefit Effect of federal rate change, net of federal tax benefit Effect of state rate changes on net deferred liabilities Change in valuation allowance Non-deductible items Tax credits Total 2019 For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ 9,868 1,992 $ — (755) 255 1,258 (478) $ 12,140 $ 24,466 3,837 (1,005) 833 (283) 1,182 (489) 28,541 $ $ 43,484 2,735 (47,722) 156 275 460 (1,733) (2,345) 102 Our deferred income taxes consist of the following components (in thousands): AND Deferred federal and state tax liabilities (assets): Installment sales treatment of VOI notes receivable Deferred federal and state loss carryforwards/AMT credits (net of valuation allowance of $2.4 million and $2.2 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) Book reserves for loan losses and inventory Tax over book depreciation Deferral of VOI sales and costs under timeshare accounting rules Real estate valuation Intangible assets Junior subordinated debentures Other Deferred income taxes Total deferred federal and state tax liabilities Total deferred federal and state tax assets Deferred income taxes As of December 31, 2019 2018 $ 105,396 $ 103,226 (7,915) (30,013) 4,786 10,398 (5,492) 14,185 9,124 (7,965) 92,504 $ 143,889 $ (51,385) 92,504 $ (7,871) (29,565) 2,343 8,654 (5,792) 14,279 9,378 (3,596) 91,056 137,880 (46,824) 91,056 $ $ $ As of December 31, 2019, we had state operating loss carryforwards of $227.7 million, which expire from 2020 through 2039. Internal Revenue Code Section 382 addresses limitations on the use of net operating loss carryforwards following a change in ownership, as defined in Section 382. We do not believe that any such ownership change occurred during 2019 or 2018. If our interpretation was found to be incorrect, there would be significant limitations placed on these carryforwards, which would result in an increase in our tax liability and negatively impact our results of operations. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With certain exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2016 for federal returns and 2015 for state returns. Our effective income tax rate was approximately 26%, 25% and (2%) during 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On December 22, 2017, H.R.1, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” was signed into law. In addition to changes or limitations to certain tax deductions, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanently lowered the corporate tax rate to 21% from the then current maximum rate of 35%, effective for tax years including or commenced on January 1, 2018. As a result of the reduction of the corporate tax rate to 21%, GAAP required companies to revalue their deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the date of enactment, with resulting tax effects accounted for in continuing operations, in the reporting period of enactment. We recorded a one-time after tax benefit of approximately $47.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2017 based on a revaluation of our net deferred tax liability. During the fourth quarter of 2018, we completed our analysis of the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and concluded there were no material adjustments to the provisional tax benefit recorded during the fourth quarter of 2017. Effective income tax rates for interim periods are based upon our current estimated annual rate. Our annual effective income tax rate varies based upon the estimate of taxable earnings as well as on the mix of taxable earnings in the various states in which we operate. 103 We evaluate our tax positions based upon guidelines of ASC 740-10, Income Tax, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. Based on an evaluation of uncertain tax provisions, we are required to measure tax benefits based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. In accordance with our accounting policy, we recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized taxes as a component of general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2019, we did not recognize any interest or penalties related to ASC 740-10. Certain of our state filings are under routine examination. While there is no assurance as to the results of these audits, we do not currently anticipate any material adjustments in connection with these examinations. We are party to an Agreement to Allocate Consolidated Income Tax Liability and Benefits with BBX Capital and its subsidiaries pursuant to which, among other customary terms and conditions, the parties agreed to file consolidated federal tax returns. Under the agreement, the parties calculate their respective income tax liabilities and attributes as if each of them was a separate filer. If any tax attributes are used by another party to the agreement to offset its tax liability, the party providing the benefit will receive an amount for the tax benefits realized. We paid BBX Capital or its affiliated entities $13.0 million, $23.1 million, and $39.3 million during 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, pursuant to the Agreement. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, $9.0 million and $5.0 million was due to us from BBX Capital for the tax sharing agreement. 14. Common Stock The initial public offering of our common stock closed on November 17, 2017. In the initial public offering, we sold 3,736,723 shares of our common stock at the public offering price of $14.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In addition, BBX Capital, our sole shareholder prior to the initial public offering, sold, as selling shareholder, 3,736,722 shares of our common stock, including 974,797 shares sold on December 5, 2017 pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares, at the public offering price of $14.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In connection with the initial public offering, we effected a 709,977-for-1 stock split. On November 26, 2018, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program which authorized the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of up to $35.0 million. The repurchase program authorizes management at its discretion, to repurchase shares from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors. As of December 31, 2019, 371,762 shares of common stock had been repurchased for $4.8 million under the repurchase plan. 15. Employee Retirement Savings Plan and Other Employee Matters Our Employee Retirement Plan (the “Retirement Plan”) is an Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Historically, all U.S.-based employees at least 21 years of age with at least three months of employment with us are eligible to participate in the Retirement Plan. The Retirement Plan provides for an annual employer matching contribution equal to 100% of each participant’s contributions not exceeding 3% of each participant’s compensation, plus 50% of the participant’s contributions in excess of 3% but not in excess of 5% of the participant’s compensation. Further, we may make additional discretionary matching contributions not to exceed 4% of each participant’s compensation. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, expenses recorded for our contributions to the Retirement Plan totaled $5.7 million, $5.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively. 16. Related Party Transactions BBX Capital may be deemed to be controlled by Alan B. Levan, Chairman of BBX Capital, and John E. Abdo, Vice Chairman of BBX Capital. Together, Messrs. Levan and Abdo may be deemed to beneficially own shares of BBX Capital’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock representing approximately 78% of BBX Capital’s total voting power. Mr. Levan and Mr. Abdo serve as our Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. Further, Mr. Levan was appointed our President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2020. During 2019, we accrued $2.0 million of compensation for Mr. Levan for the performance of certain services for us in a non-executive capacity, all of which remained payable as of December 31, 2019. 104 In April 2015, pursuant to a Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, our wholly owned subsidiary provided an $80.0 million loan to BBX Capital. Amounts outstanding on the loan bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum until July 2017 when the interest rate was reduced to 6% per annum. Payments of interest are required on a quarterly basis, with all outstanding amounts being currently due and payable at the end of the five year term. BBX Capital is permitted to prepay the loan in whole or in part at any time, and prepayments will be required, to the extent necessary, in order for us or our subsidiaries to remain in compliance with covenants under outstanding indebtedness. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we recognized $4.8 million, $4.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively, of interest income on the loan to BBX Capital. We paid or reimbursed BBX Capital or its affiliated entities $1.7 million, $1.6 million and $1.5 million during 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, for management advisory, risk management, administrative and other services. We had accrued $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the services described above as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. BBX Capital or its affiliates paid or reimbursed us $0.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.1 million for other shared services during 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. As of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, $0.1 million was due to us from BBX Capital for these services. See also the description of the Agreement to Allocate Consolidated Income Tax Liability and Benefits under Note 13: Income Taxes above. 17. Segment Reporting Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in assessing performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Reportable segments consist of one or more operating segments with similar economic characteristics, products and services, production processes, type of customer, distribution system or regulatory environment. We report our results of operations through two reportable segments: (i) sales of VOIs and financing; and (ii) resort operations and club management. Our sales of VOIs and financing segment includes our marketing and sales activities related to the VOIs that we own, including VOIs we acquire under just-in-time and secondary market inventory arrangements, sales of VOIs through fee-based-service arrangements with third-party developers, consumer financing activities in connection with sales of VOIs that we own, and our title services operations through a wholly owned subsidiary. Our resort operations and club management segment includes our provision of management services activities for our Vacation Club and for a majority of the HOAs of the resorts within our Vacation Club. In connection with those services, we also provide club reservation services, services to owners and billing and collections services to our Vacation Club and certain HOAs. Additionally, we generate revenue within our resort operations and club management segment from our Traveler Plus program, food and beverage and other retail operations, rental services activities, and management of construction activities for certain of our fee-based developer clients. The information provided for segment reporting is obtained from internal reports utilized by management. The presentation and allocation of results of operations may not reflect the actual economic costs of the segments as standalone businesses. Due to the nature of our business, assets are not allocated to a particular segment, and therefore management does not evaluate the balance sheet by segment. If a different basis of allocation were utilized, the relative contributions of the segments might differ but the relative trends in the segments’ operating results would, in management’s view, likely not be impacted. 105 The table below sets forth our segment information for the year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Revenue: Sales of VOIs Fee-based sales commission revenue Other fee-based services revenue Cost reimbursements Mortgage servicing revenue Interest income Other income, net Total revenue Costs and expenses: Cost of VOIs sold Net carrying cost of VOI inventory Cost of other fee-based services Cost reimbursements Selling, general and administrative expenses Mortgage servicing expense Interest expense Other expense, net Total costs and expenses Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Add: Depreciation and amortization Severance Bass Pro Settlement Loss on assets held for sale Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) Sales of VOIs and financing Resort operations and club management Corporate and other Elimination Total $ 255,375 $ 207,832 14,246 — 6,223 80,010 3,068 566,754 21,845 23,816 6,972 — 387,974 5,276 20,503 — 466,386 — $ — 110,998 63,889 — — — 174,887 — — 56,152 63,889 — — — 5,887 125,928 — $ — — — — 7,892 1,909 9,801 — — — — 81,829 — 19,035 — 100,864 — $ — — — (6,223) — (4,977) (11,200) — (23,816) 23,816 — (947) (5,276) — (4,977) (11,200) 255,375 207,832 125,244 63,889 — 87,902 — 740,242 21,845 — 86,940 63,889 468,856 — 39,538 910 681,978 $ 100,368 $ 48,959 $ (91,063) $ — $ 58,264 6,118 1,416 39,121 58 $ 147,081 $ 1,294 238 — 5,887 56,378 (1) See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, including how we define Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income. 106 The table below sets forth our segment information for the year ended December 31, 2018 (in thousands): Revenue: Sales of VOIs Fee-based sales commission revenue Other fee-based services revenue Cost reimbursements Mortgage servicing revenue Interest income Other income, net Total revenue Costs and expenses: Cost of VOIs sold Net carrying cost of VOI inventory Cost of other fee-based services Cost reimbursements Selling, general and administrative expenses Mortgage servicing expense Interest expense Total costs and expenses Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Add: Depreciation and amortization Severance Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) Sales of VOIs and financing Resort operations and club management Corporate and other Elimination Total $ 254,225 $ 216,422 12,205 — 5,951 79,377 — 568,180 23,813 11,358 4,591 — 335,462 6,205 19,514 400,943 — $ — 105,819 62,534 — — — 168,353 — — 57,019 62,534 — — — 119,553 — $ — — — — 6,537 1,201 7,738 — — — — 79,687 — 15,195 94,882 — $ — — — (5,951) — — (5,951) — (11,358) 11,358 — 254 (6,205) — (5,951) 254,225 216,422 118,024 62,534 — 85,914 1,201 738,320 23,813 — 72,968 62,534 415,403 — 34,709 609,427 $ 167,237 $ 48,800 $ (87,144) $ — $ 128,893 6,335 96 $ 173,668 $ 1,719 42 50,561 · See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, including how we define Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income. 107 The table below sets forth our segment information for the year ended December 31, 2017 (in thousands): Revenue: Sales of VOIs Fee-based sales commission revenue Other fee-based services revenue Cost reimbursements Mortgage servicing revenue Interest income Other income, net Total revenue Costs and expenses: Cost of VOIs sold Net carrying cost of VOI inventory Cost of other fee-based services Cost reimbursements Selling, general and administrative expenses Mortgage servicing expense Interest expense Total costs and expenses Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Add: Depreciation and amortization Severance One-time payment to Bass-Pro Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) Sales of VOIs and financing Resort operations and club management Corporate and other Elimination Total $ 242,017 $ 229,389 14,742 — 5,206 79,657 — 571,011 17,679 4,220 4,779 — 354,855 5,395 17,809 404,737 — $ — 97,077 52,639 — — — 149,716 — — 55,561 52,639 — — — 108,200 — $ — — — — 7,219 312 7,531 — — — — 66,155 — 12,168 78,323 — $ — — — (5,206) — — (5,206) — (4,220) 4,220 — 189 (5,395) — (5,206) $ 166,274 $ 41,516 $ (70,792) $ — $ 242,017 229,389 111,819 52,639 — 86,876 312 723,052 17,679 — 64,560 52,639 421,199 — 29,977 586,054 136,998 6,270 4,322 4,781 $ 181,647 $ 1,579 255 — 43,350 (1) See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, including how we define Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income. 18. Earnings Per Share The following table presents the calculation of our basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data): (in thousands, except per share data) Basic and diluted EPS: Numerator: Net Income Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding (1) Basic and diluted EPS 2019 For The Years Ended December 31, 2018 2017 $ $ 34,851 $ 87,962 $ 126,583 74,439 0.47 $ 74,712 1.18 $ 71,448 1.77 (1) Gives effect to the stock split effected in connection with our initial public offering during November 2017 as if the stock split was effected on January 1, 2017. 108 19. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) The following table sets forth the historical unaudited quarterly financial data for the periods indicated. The information for each of these periods has been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, reflects all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial results. Operating results for previous periods do not necessarily indicate results that may be achieved in any future period. (in thousands, except per share data) Total revenue (1) Total operating expenses (1) Income (loss) before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Net income (loss) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share data) Total revenue Total operating expenses Income before non-controlling interest and provision for income taxes Net income Basic and diluted earnings per share First Quarter Second Quarter 2019 Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 165,652 $ 143,480 22,172 15,153 0.21 $ 192,223 $ 202,232 (10,009) (11,183) (0.15) $ 202,649 $ 172,296 30,353 20,327 0.27 $ 179,718 $ 163,970 15,748 10,554 0.14 $ First Quarter Second Quarter 2018 Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 167,522 $ 136,739 194,937 $ 155,557 202,205 $ 169,689 173,656 $ 147,442 30,783 20,975 0.28 $ 39,380 26,710 0.36 $ 32,516 20,488 0.27 $ 26,214 19,789 0.27 $ $ $ $ $ Year 740,242 681,978 58,264 34,851 0.47 Year 738,320 609,427 128,893 87,962 1.18 (1) During the fourth quarter of 2019, the prior 2019 quarterly revenue and operating expense amounts were reclassified for consistency to conform to the fourth quarter 2019 presentation. 20. Subsequent Events Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. As of such date, other than described herein, there were no subsequent events identified that required recognition or disclosure. 109 Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of 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 December 31, 2019. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and has been accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that: pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the company; · Pertains to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the company; · provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and · provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO, in Internal Control —Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2019, our internal control over financial reporting was effective. Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting due to an exemption established by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 for "emerging growth companies" due to a transition period established by the rules of the SEC for newly public companies. 110 Item 9A. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION On March 6, 2020, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved the following compensation for Alan B. Levan, our Chief Executive Officer and President since January 1, 2020. For 2020, Mr. Alan Levan will receive a base salary of $950,000 and have an opportunity to receive an annual bonus and long term incentives of up to $4,275,000 based on criteria to be determined by the Compensation Committee. In addition, the Compensation Committee approved a one-time bonus payment of $2,000,000 to Mr. Levan for his services on our behalf for 2019, during which time he served as non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors and assisted the CEO before and after the transition of the position. Mr. Levan also serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BBX Capital. Mr. Levan’s compensation from BBX Capital will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis to reflect the 2019 bonus payment and 2020 compensation which he receives from Bluegreen. 111 Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance PART III The information required by this item will be provided by incorporating such information by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if filed with the SEC within 120 days after December 31, 2019. Item 11. Executive Compensation The information required by this item will be provided by incorporating such information by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if filed with the SEC within 120 days after December 31, 2019. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters We have no compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance. Our only outstanding equity-based awards are stock appreciation rights that may be settled in cash only. The other information required by this item will be provided by incorporating such information by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if filed with the SEC within 120 days after December 31, 2019. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence The information required by this item will be provided by incorporating such information by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if filed with the SEC within 120 days after December 31, 2019. Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services The information required by this item will be provided by incorporating such information by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders if filed with the SEC within 120 days after December 31, 2019. Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: PART IV All financial statements. See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 72 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial Statement Schedules. None required. Exhibits. The following exhibits are either filed as part of or furnished with this Annual Report on Form 10-K or are incorporated herein by reference to documents previously filed, as indicated below. 1. 2. 3. 112 Exhibit Number 3.1 3.2 4.1* 4.2 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 Exhibit Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed on March 7, 2018) Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed on March 7, 2018) Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Registrant Description of the Registrant’s Securities Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Property Trustee, Chase Bank USA, National Association as Delaware Trustee and the Administrative Trustees Named Therein as Administrative Trustees dated as of March 15, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 10, 2005) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Trustee dated as of March 15, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 10, 2005) Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Property Trustee, Wilmington Trust Company as Delaware Trustee and the Administrative Trustees Named Therein as Administrative Trustees dated as of May 4, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 10, 2005) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee dated as of May 4, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 10, 2005) Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Property Trustee, Wilmington Trust Company as Delaware Trustee and the Administrative Trustees Named Therein as Administrative Trustees, dated as of May 10, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 filed on August 9, 2005) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee dated as of May 10, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 filed on August 9, 2005) Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Property Trustee and Delaware Trustee, and various Administrative Trustees, dated as of February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2007) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee, dated as of February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2007) Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Property Trustee and Delaware Trustee and various Administrative Trustees, dated April 24, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.61 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 filed on May 10, 2006) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee dated as of April 24, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.62 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 filed on May 10, 2006) Trust Agreement of Bluegreen Statutory Trust V among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee and Property Trustee, dated as of July 19, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.63 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 filed on August 9, 2006) 113 Exhibit Number 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 Exhibit Amended and Restated Trust Agreement among Bluegreen Corporation as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company as Property Trustee and Delaware Trustee, and various Administrative Trustees, dated as of July 21, 2006 (Bluegreen Statutory Trust V) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.64 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 filed on August 9, 2006) Junior Subordinated Indenture between Bluegreen Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee, dated as of July 21, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.65 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 filed on August 9, 2006) Bluegreen Corporation’s Retirement Savings Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.81 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2002 filed on July 1, 2002) Mandatory Distribution Amendment to Bluegreen Corporation’s Retirement Savings Plan dated as of March 28, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.82 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 filed on May 10, 2006) Sale Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I as Seller and BXG Legacy 2010 LLC as Issuer dated August 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.200 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2010) BXG Receivable Note Trust 2010-A, Standard Definitions, dated as of November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010) Indenture between BXG Receivable Note Trust 2010-A as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer and U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian, dated November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.101 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010) Sale Agreement by and among BRFC 2010-A LLC as Depositor and BXG Note Trust 2010-A as Issuer dated November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.102 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010) Transfer Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I as Seller and BRFC 2010-A LLC as Depositor, dated November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.103 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010) Purchase and Contribution Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation as Seller and BRFC 2010-A LLC as Depositor, dated November 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.104 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2010). Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC dated as of December 31, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.301 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 3, 2008) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC dated as of October 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.105 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC dated as of August 31, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Amended and Restated Marketing and Promotions Agreement by and among Bass Pro and affiliates and Bluegreen Corporation and affiliates, dated as of December 31, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.302 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 3, 2008) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Marketing and Promotions Agreement by and among Bass Pro and affiliates and Bluegreen and affiliates, dated as of June 26, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.103 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Marketing and Promotions Agreement by and among Bass Pro and affiliates and Bluegreen and affiliates, dated as of October 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.104 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) 114 Exhibit Number 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 10.34 10.35 10.36 10.37 10.38 10.39 10.40 Exhibit Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 by and among Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Big Cedar LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.303 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 3, 2008) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC dated as of October 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.107 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) Amended and Restated Servicing Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 by and among Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC and Big Cedar LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.304 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 3, 2008) Contribution Agreement dated as of June 16, 2000 by and between Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Big Cedar LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.204 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2000 filed on August 16, 2000) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Servicing Agreement of Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC dated as of October 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.106 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) Lease with Option to Purchase dated as of May 9, 2017, by and between Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC and Big Cedar, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement by and among BRFC – Q 2010 LLC as Seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union as Buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association as Custodian and Paying Agent, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer and Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer, dated as of December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-Kfiled on December 29, 2010) BRFC – Q 2010 LLC, Standard Definitions, dated as of December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.101 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2010) Purchase and Contribution Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation and BRFC – Q 2010 LLC, dated December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.102 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2010) Omnibus Amendment, dated as of May 3, 2011, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) First Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of March 1, 2012, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.150 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed on March 28, 2012) Second Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of January 31, 2013, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Third Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2014, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) 115 Exhibit Number 10.41 10.42 10.43 10.44 10.45 10.46 10.47 10.48 10.49 10.50 10.51 Exhibit First General Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2014, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Fourth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of November 1, 2014, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Fifth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of December 23, 2014, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of June 30, 2015, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S.Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Sixth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of July 1, 2015, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Seventh Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of September 1, 2016, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Omnibus Amendment No. 3, dated as of June 30, 2016, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S.Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Commitment Purchase Period Terms Letter; Terms Governing Sale of Timeshare Loans, effective as of June 30, 2016, by BRFC-Q 2010 LLC as seller to Quorum Federal Credit Union as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement by and among BBCV Receivables - Q 2010 LLC as Seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union as Buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, U.S.Bank National Association as Custodian and Paying Agent, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer and Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer, dated as of December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.103 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2010) BBCV Receivables – Q 2010 LLC, Standard Definitions, dated as of December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.104 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2010) Purchase and Contribution Agreement by and among Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC and BBCV Receivables – Q 2010 LLC, dated December 22, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.105 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2010) 116 Exhibit Number 10.52 10.53 10.54 10.55 10.56 10.57 10.58 10.59 10.60 Exhibit Omnibus Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 3, 2011, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Omnibus Amendment No. 2 to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2012, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) First Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of March 1, 2012, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.148 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed on March 28, 2012) Second Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of January 31, 2013, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Third Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2014, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) First General Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2014, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Fourth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of November 1, 2014, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.58 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Fifth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of December 23, 2014, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.59 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Omnibus Amendment No. 3 to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2015, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) 117 Exhibit Number 10.62 10.63 10.64 10.65 10.66 10.67 10.68 10.69 10.70 10.71 10.72 10.73 10.74 Exhibit Seventh Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, effective as of September 1, 2016, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.62 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Omnibus Amendment No. 4 to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2016, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian and paying agent, Bluegreen Corporation, as servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation, as backup servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.63 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Commitment Purchase Period Terms Letter; Terms Governing Sale of Timeshare Loans, effective as of June 30, 2016, by BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC as seller to Quorum Federal Credit Union as buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.64 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) BXG Receivables Note Trust 2012-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2012) Indenture between BXG Receivables Note Trust 2012-A as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian, dated as of August 15, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.101 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2012) Sale Agreement by and among BRFC 2012-A LLC as Depositor and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2012-A as Issuer dated as of August 15, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.102 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2012) Transfer Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I as Seller and BRFC 2012-A LLC as Depositor, dated as of August 15, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.103 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2012) Purchase and Contribution Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Seller and BRFC 2012-A LLC as Depositor, dated as of August 15, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.104 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2012) Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2012, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, the Borrower, Liberty Bank, the Lenders, and Liberty Bank, the Administrative and Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2012) Amended and Restated Receivables Loan Note, effective as of December 11, 2012, by Bluegreen Corporation in favor of Liberty Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.71 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Receivables Loan Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2013, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, the Borrower, Liberty Bank, the Lenders, and Liberty Bank, the Administrative and Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.72 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Receivables Loan Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2015, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, the Borrower, Liberty Bank, the Lenders, and Liberty Bank, the Administrative and Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.73 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Note Purchase and Collateral Trust and Security Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., Bluegreen Resorts Managements, Inc., and TFRI 2013-1 LLC as Obligors, Bluegreen Nevada, LLC as Guarantor, and US National Bank as Collateral Agent, Note Registrar and Paying Agent, and AIG Asset Management (U.S.) LLC as Designated Representative, dated March 26, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 filed on May 15, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) 118 Exhibit Number 10.75 10.76 10.77 10.78 10.79 10.80 10.81 10.82 10.83 10.84 10.85 10.86 10.87 10.88 Exhibit First Amendment to Note Purchase and Collateral Trust and Security Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., Bluegreen Resorts Managements, Inc., and TFRI 2013-1 LLC as Obligors, Bluegreen Nevada, LLC as Guarantor, and US National Bank as Collateral Agent, Note Registrar and Paying Agent, and AIG Asset Management (U.S.) LLC as Designated Representative, and Holders referenced therein, dated as of September 27, 2016 BXG Receivables Note Trust 2013-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) Indenture between BXG Receivables Note Trust 2013-A, as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation, as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation, as Backup Servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian, dated as of September 15, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) Sale Agreement by and among BRFC 2013-A LLC, as Depositor, and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2013-A, as Issuer, dated as of September 15, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) Transfer Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, as Seller, and BRFC 2013-A LLC, as Depositor, dated as of September 15, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-Kfiled on October 2, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) Purchase and Contribution Agreement by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Seller and BRFC 2013-A LLC as Depositor, dated as of September 15, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2013 (File No. 001-09071)) Indenture, dated as of January 15, 2015, between BXG Receivables Note Trust 2015-A, as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation, as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation, as Backup Servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (File No. 001-09071) Sale Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2015, by and among BRFC 2015-A LLC, as Depositor, and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2015-A, as Issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) Transfer Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2015, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, as Seller, and BRFC 2015-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (File No. 001- 09071)) Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2015, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Seller, and BRFC 2015-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) BXG Receivables Note Trust 2015-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated July 10, 2013, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower, and CapitalSource Bank, as lender and the other lenders party thereto from time to time (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.85 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S- 1 filed on October 23, 2017) First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated December 6, 2013, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower, and CapitalSource Bank, as lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.86 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Second Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note dated June 25, 2015, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., as Borrower, and Pacific Western Bank, as successor-by-merger to CapitalSource Bank, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) 119 10.89 10.90 10.90(a) 10.90(b) 10.90(c) 10.90(d) 10.91 10.92 10.93 10.94 10.95 10.96 10.97 Exhibit Number Exhibit Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated June 25, 2015, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower, and Pacific Western Bank, as successor-by-merger to CapitalSource Bank, as lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated October 24, 2016, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower, and Pacific Western Bank, as successor-by-merger to CapitalSource Bank, as lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.89 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Full Guaranty, dated September 30, 2010, by Bluegreen Corporation as guarantor, in favor of National Bank of Arizona as lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.102 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed on November 10, 2010) Guarantor Consent and Ratification and Confirmation of and Amendment to Full Guaranty (Hypothecation Facility) dated September 28, 2017, by Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Guarantor, in favor of Z.B., National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Full Guaranty (Inventory Loan) dated December 13, 2013, by Bluegreen Corporation, as Guarantor, in favor of National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Guarantor Consent and Ratification and Confirmation of and Amendment to Full Guaranty (Inventory Loan) dated September 28, 2017, by Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Guarantor, in favor of Z.B., National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note (Hypothecation Facility) dated September 28, 2017, by and among Bluegreen / Big Cedar Vacations, LLC, as Borrower, and ZB, N.A dba National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (Hypothecation Facility) dated September 28, 2017, by and among Bluegreen / Big Cedar Vacations, LLC, as Borrower, and ZB, N.A dba National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note (Inventory Loan) dated September 28, 2017, by and among Bluegreen / Big Cedar Vacations, LLC, as Borrower, and ZB, N.A dba National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (Inventory Loan) dated September 28, 2017, by and among Bluegreen / Big Cedar Vacations, LLC, as Borrower, and ZB, N.A dba National Bank of Arizona, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, dated April 17, 2015, between BBX Capital Corporation (formerly BFC Financial Corporation) and Bluegreen Specialty Finance, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)(1) to Amendment No. 2 of the Schedule TO-T filed by BBX Capital Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2015) Letter Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2017, amending the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note between BBX Capital Corporation and Bluegreen Specialty Finance, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.96 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Agreement to Allocate Consolidated Income Tax Liabilities and Benefits dated as of May 8, 2015, by and among BFC Financial Corporation, BBX Capital and Bluegreen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of BBX Capital Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 filed on May 8, 2015 (File No. 001-09071)) 120 Exhibit Indenture dated as of March 17, 2016, between BXG Receivables Note Trust 2016-A, as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation, as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation, as Backup Servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) Sale Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2016, by and among BRFC 2016-A LLC, as Depositor, and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2016-A, as Issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) Transfer Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2016, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, as Seller, and BRFC 2016-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2016 (File No. 001- 09071)) Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2016, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Seller, and BRFC 2016-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) BXG Receivables Note Trust 2016-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 16, 2016, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower and Fifth Third Bank, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2016, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Borrower, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc. as Grantors, and Fifth Third Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to BBX Capital Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2016 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2017, between Bluegreen Corporation and Bluegreen Timeshare Finance I (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Sale Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2017, between Bluegreen Timeshare Finance I and BXG Timeshare Trust I (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Sixth Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of May 1, 2017, among BXG Timeshare Trust I, Bluegreen Corporation, Vacation Trust, Inc., Concord Servicing Corporation, U.S.Bank National Association, KeyBank National Association and DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Sixth Amended and Restated Note Funding Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2017, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, Bluegreen Timeshare Finance Corporation I, the purchasers from time to time parties thereto and KeyBank National Association and DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral- Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among Bluegreen Timeshare Finance I, GSS Holdings, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.5 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Seventh Amended and Restated Standard Definitions to the Transaction Documents (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.6 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Exhibit Number 10.98 10.99 10.100 10.101 10.102 10.103 10.104 10.105 10.106 10.107 10.108 10.109 10.110 121 Exhibit Indenture, dated as of June 6, 2017, between BXG Receivables Note Trust 2017-A, as Issuer, Bluegreen Corporation, as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation, as Backup Servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Sale Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, by and among BRFC 2017-A LLC, as Depositor, and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2017-A, as Issuer (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Transfer Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, as Seller, and BRFC 2017-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2017 (File No. 001- 09071)) Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, by and among Bluegreen Corporation, as Seller, and BRFC 2017-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) BXG Receivables Note Trust 2017-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to BBX Capital Corporation’s Exhibit 10.5 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2017 (File No. 001-09071)) Bluegreen Corporation 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.119 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on October 23, 2017) Form of Award Agreement under Bluegreen Corporation 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2011) Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated August 15, 2018, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, the Borrower, each of the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, and Pacific Western Bank, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on August 20, 2018). Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2018, among BXG Receivables Note Trust 2018-A, as Issuer, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Servicer, Vacation Trust, Inc. as Club Trustee, Concord Servicing Corporation, as Backup Servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Paying Agent and Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 29, 2018). Sale Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2018, by and between BRFC 2018-A LLC, as Depositor, and BXG Receivables Note Trust 2018-A, as Issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 29, 2018). Transfer Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2018, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, BXG Timeshare Trust I, as Seller, and BRFC 2018-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 29, 2018). Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2018, by and between Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Seller, and BRFC 2018-A LLC, as Depositor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 29, 2018). BXG Receivables Note Trust 2018-A, Standard Definitions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 29, 2018). Employment Agreement between Bluegreen Vacations Corporation and Shawn B. Pearson, dated May 9, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on May 14, 2018). Acquisition Loan Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2018, by and among BluegreenVacations Corporation and Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., jointly and severally as Borrower, and ZB, N.A, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 20, 2018). Promissory Note, dated as of April 17, 2018 by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation and Bluegreen Vacations, Inc, jointly and severally, in favor of ZB, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 20, 2018). Exhibit Number 10.111 10.112 10.113 10.114 10.115 10.116+ 10.117+ 10.118 10.119 10.120 10.121 10.122 10.123 10.124 10.125 10.126 122 Exhibit Eighth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2018, by and among BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as Seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as Buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 12, 2018). Commitment Purchase Period Terms Letter, dated as of April 6, 2018, by BBCV Receivables-Q 2010 LLC, as Seller, and Quorum Federal Credit Union, as Buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 12, 2018). Eighth Commitment Amendment to Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2018, by and among BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as Seller, Quorum Federal Credit Union, as Buyer, Vacation Trust, Inc., as Club Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Servicer, and Concord Servicing Corporation as Backup Servicer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 12, 2018). Commitment Purchase Period Terms Letter, dated as of April 6, 2018, by BRFC-Q 2010 LLC, as Seller, and Quorum Federal Credit Union, as Buyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on April 12, 2018). Second Amended and Restated Receivables Loan Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2018, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Borrower, and Liberty Bank, as Lender and Administrative and Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on March 15, 2018). Second Amended and Restated Receivables Loan Note, dated as of March 12, 2018, by Bluegreen Vacations Corporation in favor of Liberty Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on March 15, 2018). Settlement Agreement and Amendment No.3 to the Amended and Restated Marketing and Promotions Agreement dated as of June 13, 2019, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., Bass Pro, LLC and its affiliate, Big Cedar, LLC, and Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on June 18, 2019). Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 23, 2019, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Borrower, the Guarantors from time to time party, the Lenders from time to time party, and Fifth Third Bank, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 28, 2019). Second Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2019, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Borrower, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc., Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc., Bluegreen Nevada, LLC, Bluegreen Louisiana, LLC, Bluegreen New Jersey, LLC and TFRI 2013-1 LLC and each other guarantor party from time to time, as Grantors, and Fifth Third Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 28, 2019). Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2019, by and among Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, as Pledgor, in favor of Fifth Third Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-09292) filed on October 28, 2019). Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of December 27, 2019, by and among BXG Timeshare Trust I, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, Vacation Trust, Inc., Concord Servicing Corporation, U.S. Bank National Association, KeyBank National Association and DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. ) filed on January 2, 2020). Exhibit Number 10.127 10.128 10.129 10.130 10.131 10.132 10.133 10.134 10.135 10.136 10.137 123 Exhibit List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 XBRL Instance Document Exhibit Number 21.1 31.1 31.2 32.1† 32.2† 101.INS 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 101.DEF 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels LinkBase Document 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *Shares of common stock are in uncertificated form, unless otherwise required by applicable law or otherwise determined by the board of directors. Therefore, no specimen common stock certificate is being filed. † Furnished with this report. + Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. Item 16. Form 10-K Summary None 124 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. SIGNATURES March 12, 2020 BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION By: /s/ Alan B. Levan Alan B. Levan Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ Alan B. Levan Alan B. Levan /s/ Raymond S. Lopez Raymond S. Lopez /s/ Adrienne Kelley Adrienne Kelley /s/ John E. Abdo John E. Abdo /s/ James R. Allmand, III James R. Allmand, III /s/ Norman H. Becker Norman H. Becker /s/ Lawrence A. Cirillo Lawrence A. Cirillo /s/Jarett S. Levan Jarett S. Levan /s/ Mark A. Nerenhausen Mark A. Nerenhausan /s/ Arnold Sevell Arnold Sevell /s/ Orlando Sharpe Orlando Sharpe /s/ Seth M. Wise Seth M. Wise Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020 125 Exhibit 4.2 General Matters DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES The following description summarizes the material terms of the capital stock of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our") and certain provisions of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect. Because the following is only a summary, it does not contain all the information that may be important to you. For a complete description, you should refer to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, which are included as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference herein, and to the applicable provisions of Florida law. Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. We currently have one class of securities with shares outstanding and registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: our common stock. Common Stock Voting Rights The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Each of our directors and director nominees will stand for election at each annual meeting of shareholders. Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting for the election of directors. Rather, a director standing for election will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast. As a result, shareholders holding a majority of the voting power of our capital stock will be able to elect all of our directors, as well as to remove each of our directors with or without cause. Pursuant to Florida law and our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, shareholders holding at least a majority of the voting power of our capital stock may act by written consent in lieu of a meeting. Dividend Rights Subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. Liquidation Rights In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets legally available for distribution to our shareholders after payment of liabilities and the liquidation preference, if any, of any then outstanding preferred stock. No Preemptive or Similar Rights Holders of our common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights and are not subject to conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions. In addition, holders of our common stock do not have any subscription or other similar rights to purchase shares of any class of our capital stock. Fully Paid and Non-Assessable All outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Additional Shares of Common Stock We may issue additional authorized shares of our common stock as authorized by our board of directors from time to time, without shareholder approval, subject to any limitations imposed by the listing standards of the NYSE (or any other national securities exchange on which our common stock may be listed). Transfer Agent and Registrar The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC. NYSE Listing Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “BXG.” Preferred Stock Under our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, and as permitted by Florida law, our board of directors may authorize the issuance of preferred stock in one or more series, establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each series and fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each series and any of its qualifications, limitations or restrictions, in each case, without vote or action by our shareholders except to the extent required by the listing standards of the NYSE (or any other national securities exchange on which our common stock may be listed). These rights, preferences and privileges could include dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of our common stock or otherwise adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our common stock, including the likelihood that holders of our common stock would receive dividend payments and payments on liquidation, or the amounts thereof. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions, financing transactions and other corporate purposes, could also, among other things, have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control or other corporate actions, and might adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, preferred stock may be issued in connection with the adoption of a shareholder rights plan if determined to be advisable by our board of directors. Anti-Takeover Provisions Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws and Florida law contain provisions that may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control. These provisions include those which permit our board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorships and specify advance notice procedures that must be complied with by shareholders in order to make shareholder proposals or nominate directors. In addition, as previously described, the authorized but unissued shares of our common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuance without shareholder approval, subject to any limitations imposed by the listing standards of the NYSE (or any other national securities exchange on which our common stock may be listed). These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate finance transactions, acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued and unreserved common stock and preferred stock (and our board of directors’ authority to establish the rights, preferences and limitation of the preferred stock, as described above) could make more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise. As a Florida corporation, we are also subject to the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act (the “FBCA”), including those limiting the voting rights of “control shares.” Under the FBCA, subject to certain exceptions, including mergers and acquisitions effected in accordance with the FBCA, the holder of “control shares” of a Florida corporation that has (i) 100 or more shareholders, (ii) its principal place of business, its principal office or substantial assets in Florida and (iii) either more than 10% of its shareholders residing in Florida, more than 10% of its shares owned by Florida residents or 1,000 shareholders residing in Florida, will not have the right to vote those shares unless the acquisition of the shares was approved by a majority of each class of voting securities of the corporation, excluding those shares held by interested persons. “Control shares” are defined in the FBCA as shares acquired by a person, either directly or indirectly, that when added to all other shares of the issuing corporation owned by that person, would entitle that person to exercise, either directly or indirectly, voting power within any of the following ranges: (i) 20% or more but less than 33% of all voting power of the corporation’s voting securities; (ii) 33% or more but less than a majority of all voting power of the corporation’s voting securities; or (iii) a majority or more of all of the voting power of the corporation’s voting securities. Exclusive Forum Provision Our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws contain an exclusive forum provision which provides that, unless our board of directors consents to the selection of an alternative forum, the Circuit Court located in Palm Beach County, Florida (or, if such Circuit Court does not have jurisdiction, another Circuit Court located within Florida or, if no Circuit Court located within Florida has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the Southern District of Florida) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for Covered Proceedings, which include: (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers or other employees to us or our shareholders; (iii) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our directors, officers or other employees arising pursuant to any provision of the FBCA, our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws (in each case, as may be amended or amended and restated from time to time); and (iv) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our directors, officers or other employees governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the State of Florida. Further, the exclusive forum provision will provide that if any Covered Proceeding is filed in a court other than a court located within Florida in the name of any shareholder, then such shareholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Florida in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce the exclusive forum provision and (ii) having service of process made upon such shareholder in any such enforcement action by service upon such shareholder’s counsel in the action as agent for such shareholder. Unless waived, this exclusive forum provision may limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees. Alternatively, if a court were to find the exclusive forum provision to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Fee-Shifting Provision Our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws also provide us and our officers, directors and other employees with the right, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (and unless our board of directors consents to the contrary), to reimbursement of all amounts incurred by us and our officers, directors and other employees, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and other litigation expenses, from any person or entity that initiates or asserts any claim or counterclaim against us or any of our officers, directors or other employees, or joins, offers substantial assistance to or has a direct financial interest in any such claim or counterclaim, if such person or entity does not obtain a judgment on the merits that substantially achieves, in substance and amount, the full remedy sought. This fee-shifting provision is intended to eliminate or decrease nuisance and frivolous litigation. We intend to apply the fee-shifting provision broadly to all claims and counterclaims, including those relating to derivative actions and other Covered Proceedings, and claims under the federal securities laws (collectively, “Claims”). In addition, the fee-shifting provision applies to any person or entity which initiates, asserts, joins in, offers substantial assistance to, or has a direct financial interest in, any Claim, including current and prior shareholders (each, a “Claiming Party”). The court issuing a judgment on the merits of a Claim may determine whether the Claiming Party obtained a judgment on the merits that substantially achieves, in substance and amount, the full remedy sought. We intend to interpret this language as broadly as possible and believe it is a very high standard. Specifically, we believe that this standard would require, and we would argue to a court to interpret this standard to require, the Claiming Party to prevail on virtually everything sought in the Claim in order to avoid its reimbursement obligations. As a result, the fee-shifting provision may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees, including those that might otherwise benefit us or our shareholders, or increase the costs thereof to any Claiming Party. Indemnification of Directors and Officers Section 607.0850 of the FBCA, our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws provide for the indemnification of each of our directors and officers against claims, liabilities, amounts paid in settlement and expenses if such director or officer is or was a party to any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was our director or officer or is or was serving as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise at our request, which may include liabilities under the Securities Act. In addition, we carry insurance permitted by the laws of the State of Florida on behalf of directors, officers, employees or agents which covers alleged or actual error or omission, misstatement, misleading misstatement, neglect or breach of fiduciary duty while acting solely as a director or officer of our Company, which acts may also include liabilities under the Securities Act. To the extent our directors and officers are indemnified against liabilities arising under the Securities Act, whether under the provisions contained in our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or our Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws or pursuant to Florida law or other contractual arrangements providing for indemnification which we may enter into from time to time, we have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. SUBSIDIARIES OF BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CORPORATION Exhibit 21.1 Name of Subsidiary BBCV Receivables-Q 2010, LLC Bluegreen Asset Management Corporation Bluegreen Beverage, LLC Bluegreen Communities of Texas, LP Bluegreen Corporation of Tennessee Bluegreen Golf Clubs, Inc. Bluegreen HoldCo, LLC Bluegreen Holding Corporation (Texas) Bluegreen Louisiana, LLC Bluegreen Nevada, LLC Bluegreen New Jersey, LLC Bluegreen Properties N.V. Bluegreen Properties of Virginia, Inc. Bluegreen Purchasing & Design, Inc. Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation III Bluegreen Resorts International, Inc. Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc. Bluegreen Servicing LLC Bluegreen Southwest Land, Inc. Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P. Bluegreen Specialty Finance, LLC Bluegreen Timeshare Finance Corporation I Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC BRFC 2012-A LLC BRFC 2013-A LLC BRFC 2015-A LLC BRFC 2016-A LLC BRFC 2017-A LLC BRFC 2018-A LLC BRFC III Deed Corporation BRFC-Q 2010, LLC BRM Bahamas Limited BXG Construction, LLC Encore Rewards, Inc. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Jordan Lake Preserve Corporation Leisure Capital Corporation Managed Assets Corporation New England Advertising Corporation Pinnacle Vacations, Inc. Prizzma, LLC Resort Title Agency, Inc. SC Holdco, LLC Select Connections, LLC TFRI 2013-1 LLC Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Nevada Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Aruba Delaware Florida Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Florida Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware Bahamas Delaware Delaware Florida North Carolina Vermont Delaware Vermont Delaware Delaware Florida Delaware Delaware Delaware I, Alan B. Levan, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation; Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification EXHIBIT 31.1 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d- 15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 12, 2020 /s/ Alan B. Levan Alan B. Levan Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer I, Raymond S. Lopez, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation; Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification EXHIBIT 31.2 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d- 15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 12, 2020 /s/ Raymond S. Lopez Raymond S. Lopez Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Certification Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) EXHIBIT 32.1 I, Alan B. Levan, Chief Executive Officer of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), that: (1) the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “Report”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. By: /s/ Alan B. Levan Alan B. Levan Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: March 12, 2020 The foregoing certification is solely being furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate disclosure document. Certification Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) EXHIBIT 32.2 I, Raymond S. Lopez, Chief Financial Officer of Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), that: (1) the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “Report”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. By: /s/ Raymond S. Lopez Raymond S. Lopez Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: March 12, 2020 The foregoing certification is solely being furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Form 10-K or as a separate disclosure document.
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