Organization And Basis Of Financial Statement Presentation (Policy) |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Organization And Basis Of Financial Statement Presentation [Abstract] | |
Basis Of Financial Statement Presentation |
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the condensed consolidated financial statements of BBX Capital and its subsidiaries, including BBX Capital Real Estate, BBX Sweet Holdings, and Renin. Due to the deconsolidation of IT’SUGAR in September 2020 as a result of its bankruptcy filings and the Company’s reconsolidation of IT’SUGAR’s subsequent to its emergence from bankruptcy in June 2021 as discussed above, the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 does not include the operations of IT’SUGAR while the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes the operations of IT’SUGAR. The Company’s statements of financial condition includes IT’SUGAR assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
Financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP require the Company to make estimates based on assumptions about current and, for some estimates, future economic and market conditions which affect reported amounts and related disclosures in the Company’s financial statements. Due to, among other things, the impact and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the current inflationary economic environment, rising interest rates, labor shortages and supply chain issues and ongoing economic uncertainty, actual conditions could differ from the Company’s expectations and estimates, which could materially affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. The severity, magnitude, and duration, as well as the economic consequences, of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic trends, are uncertain, rapidly changing, and difficult to predict. As a result, the Company’s accounting estimates and assumptions may change over time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary trends and resulting economic impacts. Such changes could result in, among other adjustments, future impairments of intangibles, long-lived assets, and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and future reserves for inventory and receivables.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BBX Capital’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, other entities in which BBX Capital or its wholly-owned subsidiaries hold controlling financial interests, and any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which BBX Capital or one of its consolidated subsidiaries is deemed the primary beneficiary of the VIE. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Current Economic Issues |
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Current Economic Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented disruption in the U.S. and global economies and the industries in which the Company operates. While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses has generally subsided, it is not currently possible to accurately assess the expected duration and effects of COVID-19 and general economic conditions on our business. These include impacts on i) consumer demand, (ii) disruptions in global supply chains, iii) employee absenteeism and a general labor shortage, and (iv) increased economic uncertainty. The duration and severity of the pandemic and related disruptions, as well as the adverse impact of economic and market conditions, are uncertain, and the Company may be adversely impacted by these conditions in future periods. The overall situation is extremely fluid, and it is impossible to predict the timing of future changes in the situation and what their impact may be on our business. At this time we are also not able to predict whether the COVID-19 pandemic will result in permanent changes in our customers’ behavior, which may include continued or permanent decreases in discretionary spending and reductions in demand for retail store and confectionery products, home improvement products or real estate, each of which would have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition.
In addition, current inflationary and economic trends may adversely impact our results of operations. BBXRE has experienced a significant increase in commodity and labor prices, which has resulted in higher development and construction costs. IT’SUGAR has experienced an increase in the cost of inventory and freight, and Renin has experienced significant supply chain challenges and increases in costs related to shipping and raw materials. These trends could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition if the Company is not able to increase prices to its customers to offset the increase in its costs.
Further, downturn in the economic environment may have a significant adverse impact on the gross margins of the Company’s operating businesses, particularly if an economic downturn is prolonged in nature and impacts consumer demand, materially disrupts the supply chain for the Company’s operating businesses’ products and raw materials, delays the production and shipment of products and raw materials from foreign suppliers or increases shipping costs.
Labor is one of the primary components of our expenses. A number of factors may adversely affect the labor force available to us or increase our labor costs, including high unemployment levels, federal unemployment subsidies and other government regulations. A sustained labor shortage or increased turnover rates, whether caused by COVID-19, inflationary pressures, or as a result of general macroeconomic conditions or other factors could lead to increased costs, such as increased overtime pay to meet demand and increased wage rates to attract and retain employees, or negatively affect our operations or adversely impact our business and results. Further, any mitigation measures we take in response to a decrease in labor availability or an increase in labor costs may be unsuccessful and could have negative effects. BBX Capital and its subsidiaries sought to take steps to manage expenses through cost saving initiatives and steps intended to increase liquidity and strengthen the Company’s financial position, including delaying planned capital expenditures. As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s consolidated cash balances were $114.6 million. |