UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022.

OR

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to .

Commission file numbernumber: 001-36101

Logo, company name

Description automatically generated

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

80-0937145

Delaware

80-0937145

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

5075 South Syracuse Street
Denver, Colorado

80237

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(303) (303) 770-5531

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

RMAX

New York Stock Exchange

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes      No  

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Accelerated filerEmerging growth company

Non-accelerated filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

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

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

The number ofOn April 21, 2022, there were 19,266,266 outstanding shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock (including unvested restricted stock), $0.0001 par value $0.0001 per share, and 1 outstanding share of Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value $0.0001, as of February 28, 2018 was 17,696,991 and 1, respectively.per share.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page No.

 

 

PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

3

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets asStatements of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016Income

3

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

5

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016Stockholders’ Equity

4

6

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016Cash Flows

5

7

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

6

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016

7

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

27

22

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

45

32

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

46

32

 

 

PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

48

33

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

48

33

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

53

33

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

53

34

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

53

34

Item 5.

 

Other Information

53

34

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

54

35

SIGNATURES

55

37

2


PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

83,936

 

$

57,609

Accounts and notes receivable, current portion, less allowances of $6,247 and $5,535, respectively

 

 

19,002

 

 

19,419

Income taxes receivable

 

 

1,747

 

 

 —

Other current assets

 

 

5,357

 

 

4,186

Total current assets

 

 

110,042

 

 

81,214

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $12,865 and $12,196, respectively

 

 

2,993

 

 

2,691

Franchise agreements, net

 

 

99,634

 

 

109,140

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

9,207

 

 

9,811

Goodwill

 

 

123,013

 

 

126,633

Deferred tax assets, net

 

 

101,649

 

 

105,770

Other assets, net of current portion

 

 

1,548

 

 

1,894

Total assets

 

$

448,086

 

$

437,153

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

449

 

$

855

Accounts payable to affiliates

 

 

83

 

 

145

Accrued liabilities

 

 

15,302

 

 

13,268

Income taxes payable

 

 

401

 

 

379

Deferred revenue and deposits

 

 

17,470

 

 

16,306

Current portion of debt

 

 

2,350

 

 

2,350

Current portion of payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements

 

 

6,135

 

 

13,235

Total current liabilities

 

 

42,190

 

 

46,538

Debt, net of current portion

 

 

227,094

 

 

228,470

Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements, net of current portion

 

 

85,850

 

 

85,574

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

 

151

 

 

133

Other liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

20,064

 

 

15,729

Total liabilities

 

 

375,349

 

 

376,444

Commitments and contingencies (note 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 180,000,000 shares authorized; 17,696,991 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017; 17,652,548 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 1,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

450,317

 

 

448,713

Retained earnings

 

 

22,675

 

 

16,005

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

439

 

 

(28)

Total stockholders' equity attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

 

473,433

 

 

464,692

Non-controlling interest

 

 

(400,696)

 

 

(403,983)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

72,737

 

 

60,709

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

448,086

 

$

437,153

March 31, 

December 31, 

2022

2021

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

118,495

$

126,270

Restricted cash

���

36,889

32,129

Accounts and notes receivable, current portion, net of allowances

34,608

34,611

Income taxes receivable

1,750

1,754

Other current assets

18,873

16,010

Total current assets

210,615

210,774

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

10,482

12,686

Operating lease right of use assets

34,042

36,523

Franchise agreements, net

138,914

143,832

Other intangible assets, net

34,405

32,530

Goodwill

269,837

269,115

Deferred tax assets, net

52,025

51,314

Income taxes receivable, net of current portion

754

1,803

Other assets, net of current portion

12,609

17,556

Total assets

$

763,683

$

776,133

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

6,627

$

5,189

Accrued liabilities

86,169

96,768

Income taxes payable

2,054

2,546

Deferred revenue

24,271

27,178

Current portion of debt

4,600

4,600

Current portion of payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements

3,672

3,610

Operating lease liabilities

6,566

6,328

Total current liabilities

133,959

146,219

Debt, net of current portion

446,521

447,459

Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements, net of current portion

26,856

26,893

Deferred tax liabilities, net

14,530

14,699

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

19,300

18,929

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

44,819

45,948

Other liabilities, net of current portion

7,907

6,919

Total liabilities

693,892

707,066

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

Class A common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 180,000,000 shares authorized; 19,172,544 and 18,806,194 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

2

2

Class B common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 1,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

522,072

515,443

Accumulated deficit

(12,808)

(7,821)

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

892

650

Total stockholders' equity attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

510,158

508,274

Non-controlling interest

(440,367)

(439,207)

Total stockholders' equity

69,791

69,067

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

763,683

$

776,133

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

3


RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing franchise fees

 

$

23,049

 

$

20,938

 

$

69,298

 

$

59,691

Annual dues

 

 

8,592

 

 

8,321

 

 

25,148

 

 

24,271

Broker fees

 

 

12,125

 

 

10,517

 

 

32,914

 

 

28,102

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue

 

 

5,611

 

 

5,783

 

 

19,065

 

 

19,704

Brokerage revenue

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

112

Total revenue

 

 

49,377

 

 

45,559

 

 

146,425

 

 

131,880

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, operating and administrative expenses

 

 

31,832

 

 

20,539

 

 

79,263

 

 

62,866

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

4,286

 

 

3,889

 

 

15,678

 

 

11,482

Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net

 

 

451

 

 

(11)

 

 

426

 

 

85

Total operating expenses

 

 

36,569

 

 

24,417

 

 

95,367

 

 

74,433

Operating income

 

 

12,808

 

 

21,142

 

 

51,058

 

 

57,447

Other expenses, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(2,598)

 

 

(2,121)

 

 

(7,414)

 

 

(6,493)

Interest income

 

 

145

 

 

32

 

 

195

 

 

118

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

 

 

273

 

 

(115)

 

 

289

 

 

69

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(136)

Total other expenses, net

 

 

(2,180)

 

 

(2,204)

 

 

(6,930)

 

 

(6,442)

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

10,628

 

 

18,938

 

 

44,128

 

 

51,005

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(3,091)

 

 

(4,632)

 

 

(10,883)

 

 

(12,176)

Net income

 

$

7,537

 

$

14,306

 

$

33,245

 

$

38,829

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest (note 3)

 

 

3,702

 

 

7,520

 

 

16,968

 

 

20,290

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

$

3,835

 

$

6,786

 

$

16,277

 

$

18,539

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.92

 

$

1.05

Diluted

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.92

 

$

1.05

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,696,991

 

 

17,645,696

 

 

17,685,683

 

 

17,622,298

Diluted

 

 

17,737,786

 

 

17,691,641

 

 

17,726,447

 

 

17,666,740

Cash dividends declared per share of Class A common stock

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.54

 

$

0.45

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Revenue:

Continuing franchise fees

$

33,499

$

25,374

Annual dues

8,920

8,672

Broker fees

15,085

11,953

Marketing Funds fees

22,851

18,145

Franchise sales and other revenue

10,649

8,151

Total revenue

91,004

72,295

Operating expenses:

Selling, operating and administrative expenses

47,831

43,676

Marketing Funds expenses

22,851

18,145

Depreciation and amortization

8,985

6,808

Settlement and impairment charges

3,735

Total operating expenses

83,402

68,629

Operating income (loss)

7,602

3,666

Other expenses, net:

Interest expense

(3,651)

(2,098)

Interest income

19

163

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

180

(20)

Total other expenses, net

(3,452)

(1,955)

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

4,150

1,711

Provision for income taxes

(1,205)

52

Net income (loss)

$

2,945

$

1,763

Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

1,494

600

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

$

1,451

$

1,163

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share
of Class A common stock

Basic

$

0.08

$

0.06

Diluted

$

0.08

$

0.06

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

18,934,424

18,496,532

Diluted

19,211,603

18,866,727

Cash dividends declared per share of Class A common stock

$

0.23

$

0.23

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

4


RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Net income

 

$

7,537

 

$

14,306

 

$

33,245

 

$

38,829

 

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

 

 

536

 

 

(147)

 

 

999

 

 

417

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

536

 

 

(147)

 

 

999

 

 

417

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

8,073

 

 

14,159

 

 

34,244

 

 

39,246

 

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

3,987

 

 

7,442

 

 

17,500

 

 

20,513

 

Comprehensive income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., net of tax

 

$

4,086

 

$

6,717

 

$

16,744

 

$

18,733

 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Net income (loss)

$

2,945

$

1,763

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

482

79

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

482

79

Comprehensive income (loss)

3,427

1,842

Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

1,734

638

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., net of tax

$

1,693

$

1,204

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

5


RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

Accumulated other

    

 

    

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Additional

 

 

 

comprehensive

 

Non-

 

Total

 

 

common stock

 

common stock

 

paid-in

 

Retained

 

income (loss),

 

controlling

 

stockholders'

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

capital

 

earnings

 

net of tax

 

interest

 

equity

Balances, January 1, 2017

 

17,652,548

 

$

 2

 

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

448,713

 

$

16,005

 

$

(28)

 

$

(403,983)

 

$

60,709

Net income

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16,277

 

 

 —

 

 

16,968

 

 

33,245

Distributions to non-controlling unitholders

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(14,213)

 

 

(14,213)

Equity-based compensation expense and related dividend equivalents

 

58,426

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,161

 

 

(53)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,108

Dividends to Class A common stockholders

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,554)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,554)

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

467

 

 

532

 

 

999

Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units

 

(13,983)

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(816)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(816)

Other

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

259

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

259

Balances, September 30, 2017

 

17,696,991

 

$

 2

 

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

450,317

 

$

22,675

 

$

439

 

$

(400,696)

 

$

72,737

Retained

Accumulated other

Class A

Class B

Additional

earnings

comprehensive

Non-

Total

common stock

common stock

paid-in

(accumulated

income (loss),

controlling

stockholders'

Shares

    

Amount

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

capital

    

deficit)

    

net of tax

    

interest

    

equity

Balances, January 1, 2022

18,806,194

$

2

1

$

$

515,443

$

(7,821)

$

650

$

(439,207)

$

69,067

Net income (loss)

1,451

1,494

2,945

Distributions to non-controlling unitholders

(2,894)

(2,894)

Equity-based compensation expense and dividend equivalents

587,283

12,215

(685)

11,530

Dividends to Class A common stockholders

(4,439)

(4,439)

Repurchase and retirement of common shares

(45,885)

(1,314)

(1,314)

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

242

240

482

Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units

(175,048)

(5,586)

(5,586)

Balances, March 31, 2022

19,172,544

$

2

1

$

$

522,072

$

(12,808)

$

892

$

(440,367)

$

69,791

���

Retained

Accumulated other

Class A

Class B

Additional

earnings

comprehensive

Non-

Total

common stock

common stock

paid-in

(accumulated

income (loss),

controlling

stockholders'

Shares

    

Amount

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

capital

    

deficit)

    

net of tax

    

interest

    

equity

Balances, January 1, 2021

18,390,691

$

2

1

$

$

491,422

$

25,628

$

612

$

(416,007)

$

101,657

Net income (loss)

1,163

600

1,763

Distributions to non-controlling unitholders

(2,889)

(2,889)

Equity-based compensation expense and dividend equivalents

459,330

12,679

(472)

12,207

Dividends to Class A common stockholders

(4,326)

(4,326)

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

41

38

79

Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units

(130,773)

���

(5,291)

(5,291)

Balances, March 31, 2021

18,719,248

$

2

1

$

$

498,810

$

21,993

$

653

$

(418,258)

$

103,200

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

33,245

 

$

38,829

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

15,678

 

 

11,482

Bad debt expense

 

 

836

 

 

1,177

Loss on sale or disposition of assets and sublease, net

 

 

3,859

 

 

85

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

136

Equity-based compensation expense

 

 

2,161

 

 

1,812

Deferred income tax expense

 

 

3,919

 

 

3,244

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration

 

 

250

 

 

 —

Payments pursuant to tax receivable agreements

 

 

(7,296)

 

 

(1,344)

Other

 

 

888

 

 

802

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

(100)

 

 

(7,183)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

53,440

 

 

49,040

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, equipment and software

 

 

(1,733)

 

 

(3,229)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

12

Capitalization of trademark costs

 

 

(48)

 

 

(35)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $0 and $131, respectively

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,869)

Other investing activity, net

 

 

 —

 

 

54

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(1,781)

 

 

(21,067)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on debt

 

 

(1,763)

 

 

(14,220)

Distributions paid to non-controlling unitholders

 

 

(14,213)

 

 

(14,094)

Dividends and dividend equivalents paid to Class A common stockholders

 

 

(9,607)

 

 

(7,932)

Payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(9)

 

 

(72)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

 —

 

 

101

Payment of payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units

 

 

(816)

 

 

(360)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(26,408)

 

 

(36,577)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

1,076

 

 

373

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

26,327

 

 

(8,231)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

 

57,609

 

 

110,212

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

83,936

 

$

101,981

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

7,477

 

$

6,195

Net cash paid for income taxes

 

$

8,619

 

$

9,492

Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note receivable received as consideration for sale of brokerage operations assets

 

$

 —

 

$

150

Capital lease for property and equipment

 

$

 —

 

$

33

Increase in accounts payable for capitalization of trademark costs and purchases of property, equipment and software

 

$

310

 

$

89

Contingent consideration issued in a business acquisition

 

$

 —

 

$

6,300

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

2,945

$

1,763

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

8,985

6,808

Impairment charge - leased assets

3,735

Bad debt expense

170

287

Equity-based compensation expense

5,637

12,054

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

20

(320)

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration

285

(280)

Non-cash lease expense (benefit)

(368)

(284)

Other, net

267

87

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(5,174)

717

Net cash provided by operating activities

16,502

20,832

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, equipment and capitalization of software

(3,723)

(4,381)

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,723)

(4,381)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on debt

(1,150)

(660)

Distributions paid to non-controlling unitholders

(2,894)

(2,889)

Dividends and dividend equivalents paid to Class A common stockholders

(5,124)

(4,798)

Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation

(5,586)

(5,291)

Common shares repurchased

(1,314)

Net cash used in financing activities

(16,068)

(13,638)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

274

92

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

(3,015)

2,905

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

158,399

121,227

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

155,384

$

124,132

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

3,433

$

1,970

Net cash paid for income taxes

$

1,542

$

926

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Business and Organization

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (“RE/MAX Holdings”) was formed as a Delaware corporation on June 25, 2013. On October 7, 2013, RE/MAX Holdings completed an initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its shares of Class A common stock. RE/MAX Holdings’ only business is to act as the sole manager of RMCO, LLC (“RMCO”). As of September 30, 2017, RE/MAX Holdings owns 58.49% of the common membership units in RMCO, while RIHI, Inc. (“RIHI”) owns the remaining 41.51% of common membership units in RMCO. RE/MAX Holdings and its consolidated subsidiaries, including RMCO, LLC (“RMCO”), are referred to hereinafter as the “Company.”

The Company is a franchisorone of the world’s leading franchisors in the real estate industry, franchising real estate brokerages globally under the RE/MAX brand (“RE/MAX”) and mortgage brokerages within the United States (“U.S.”) under the Motto Mortgage brand. RE/MAX, founded in 1973, has over 115,000 agents operating in over 7,000 offices and a presence in more than 100 countries and territories. Motto Mortgagebrand (“Motto”), founded in 2016, is the first nationally franchised mortgage brokerage in the U.S. The Company sold certain operating assets and liabilities of its owned brokerage offices during 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 to existing RE/MAX franchisees (See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions). Since then, the Company is 100% franchised, no longer operates any real estate brokerage offices and no longer recognizes brokerage revenue (which consisted of fees assessed by the Company’s owned brokerages for services provided to their affiliated real estate agents). While the Company operates through both

RE/MAX and Motto due to the immateriality of revenue earned by Motto, are 100% franchised—the Company discloses only one reportable segment.does not own any of the brokerages that operate under these brands. On July 21, 2021, the Company acquired the operating companies of the North America regions of RE/MAX INTEGRA (“INTEGRA NA” or “INTEGRA”) converting INTEGRA’s formerly Independent Regions into Company-Owned Regions.

The Company’s revenue is derived as follows:

·

Continuing franchise fees which consist of fixed contractual fees paid monthly by regional franchise owners and franchisees based on the number of RE/MAX agents in the respective franchised region or office and the number of Motto offices (no significant continuing franchise fees were generated by Motto during the periods presented);

·

Annual dues from RE/MAX agents;

·

Broker fees, which consist of fees paid by regional RE/MAX franchise owners and franchisees for real estate commissions paid by customers when an agent sells a home;

·

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue which consist of fees from initial sales and renewals of RE/MAX and Motto franchises, regional franchise fees, preferred marketing arrangements, approved supplier programs and event-based revenue from training and other programs; and

·

Brokerage revenue prior to the sale of the Company’s brokerage offices in January 2016.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheetCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016,2021, which was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In compliance with those instructions, certain. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of RE/MAX Holdings and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2016, the results of its operations and comprehensive income, for the three and

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RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and changes in its stockholders’ equity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.2022 and 2021. Interim results may not be indicative of full yearfull-year performance.

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021 (“2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Please refer to that document for a fuller discussion of all significant accounting policies.

During 2016, the Company completed the acquisitions of six independent regions. Their results of operations, cash flows and financial positions are included in the consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information.

Reclassifications

Certain items in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications did not affect the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

PrinciplesSegment Reporting

The Company operates under the following 4 operating segments: Real Estate, Mortgage, Marketing Funds and Other. Due to quantitative insignificance, the “Other” operating segment is comprised of Consolidationoperations which do not meet the criteria of a reportable segment.

AsRevenue Recognition

The Company generates most of September 30, 2017, RE/MAX Holdings owns 58.49%its revenue from contracts with customers. The Company’s major streams of revenue are:

Continuing franchise fees, which are fixed contractual fees paid monthly by RE/MAX or Motto franchisees or Independent Region sub-franchisors based on the number of RE/MAX agents or Motto franchisees based on the number of open offices.
Annual dues, which are fees charged directly to RE/MAX agents.

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Broker fees, which are fees on real estate commissions when a RE/MAX agent assists a consumer with buying or selling a home.
Marketing Funds fees, which are fixed contractual fees paid monthly by franchisees based on the number of RE/MAX agents or Motto franchisees based on the number of offices.
Franchise sales and other revenue, which consists of fees from initial sales of RE/MAX and Motto franchises, renewals of RE/MAX franchises and master franchise fees, as well as data services subscription revenue, preferred marketing arrangements, technology products and subscription revenue, event-based revenue from education and other programs and mortgage loan processing revenue.

Deferred Revenue and Commissions Related to Franchise Sales

Deferred revenue is primarily driven by Franchise sales and Annual dues, as discussed above, and is included in “Deferred revenue” and “Deferred revenue, net of current portion” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other deferred revenue is primarily related to event-based revenue. The activity consists of the common membership units in RMCOfollowing (in thousands):

Balance at

Revenue

Balance at

January 1, 2022

New billings

recognized (a)

March 31, 2022

Franchise sales

$

26,043

$

2,685

$

(2,141)

$

26,587

Annual dues

15,020

10,053

(8,920)

16,153

Other

5,044

4,219

(8,432)

831

$

46,107

$

16,957

$

(19,493)

$

43,571

(a)

Revenue recognized related to the beginning balance for Franchise sales and Annual dues were $2.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Commissions paid on franchise sales are recognized as an asset and as its managing member, RE/MAX Holdings controls RMCO’s operations, management and activities. As a result, RE/MAX Holdings consolidates RMCO and records a non-controlling interestamortized over the contract life of the franchise agreement. The activity in the accompanyingCompany’s capitalized contract costs for commissions (which are included in “other current assets” and “other assets, net of current portion” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) consist of the following (in thousands):

Additions to

Balance at

contract cost

Expense

Balance at

January 1, 2022

for new activity

recognized

March 31, 2022

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

$

4,010

$

437

$

(501)

$

3,946

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Disaggregated Revenue

In the following table, segment revenue is disaggregated by Company-Owned or Independent Regions, where applicable, and by geographical area (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2022

2021

U.S. Company-Owned Regions (a)

$

39,154

$

32,546

U.S. Independent Regions (a)

1,701

3,288

Canada Company-Owned Regions (a)

10,475

3,554

Canada Independent Regions (a)

703

2,205

Global

3,092

2,641

Fee revenue (b)

55,125

44,234

Franchise sales and other revenue (c)

9,612

6,920

Total Real Estate

64,737

51,154

U.S. (a)

17,559

16,182

Canada (a)

5,013

1,737

Global

279

226

Total Marketing Funds

22,851

18,145

Mortgage (d)

3,028

2,323

Other (d)

388

673

Total

$

91,004

$

72,295

(a)In July 2021, the Company acquired the operating companies of the North America regions of RE/MAX INTEGRA (“INTEGRA”). Fee revenue from these regions were previously recognized in the U.S. and Canada Independent Regions. See Note 5, Acquisitions, for information related to this transaction.
(b)Fee revenue includes Continuing franchise fees, Annual dues and Broker fees.
(c)Franchise sales and other revenue is derived primarily within the U.S.
(d)Revenue from Mortgage and Other are derived exclusively within the U.S.

Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations

The following table includes estimated revenue by year, excluding certain other immaterial items, expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period (in thousands):

Remainder of 2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

Thereafter

Total

Annual dues

$

15,370

$

783

$

$

$

$

$

$

16,153

Franchise sales

5,510

6,183

4,994

3,737

2,331

1,184

2,648

26,587

Total

$

20,880

$

6,966

$

4,994

$

3,737

$

2,331

$

1,184

$

2,648

$

42,740

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

All cash held by the Marketing Funds is contractually restricted. The following table reconciles the amounts presented for cash, both unrestricted and restricted, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and records net income attributable to the non-controlling interest and comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interestamounts presented in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of IncomeCash Flows (in thousands):

March 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Cash and cash equivalents

$

118,495

$

126,270

Restricted cash

36,889

32,129

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

155,384

$

158,399

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Services Provided to the Marketing Funds by Real Estate

Real Estate charges the Marketing Funds for various services it performs. These services primarily comprise (a) building and Condensed Consolidated Statementsmaintaining agent marketing technology, including customer relationship management tools, the www.remax.com website, agent, office and team websites, and mobile apps, (b) dedicated employees focused on marketing campaigns, and (c) various administrative services including customer support of Comprehensive Income,technology, accounting and legal. Because these costs are ultimately paid by the Marketing Funds, they do not impact the net income (loss) of Holdings as the Marketing Funds have no reported net income (loss).

Costs charged from Real Estate to the Marketing Funds are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Technology − operating

$

4,224

$

3,600

Technology − capital

631

180

Marketing staff and administrative services

1,541

1,118

Total

$

6,396

$

4,898

Accounts and Notes Receivable

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had allowances against accounts and notes receivable of $8.9 million and $9.6 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had accumulated depreciation of $10.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively.

Leases

The Company leases corporate offices, a distribution center, billboards and certain equipment. As all franchisees are independently owned and operated; there are 0 leases recognized for any offices used by the Company’s franchisees. All the Company’s material leases are classified as operating leases. The Company acts as the lessor for sublease agreements on its corporate headquarters, consisting solely of operating leases.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company subleased a portion of its corporate headquarters. As a result, the Company performed an impairment test on the portion subleased. Based on a comparison of undiscounted cash flows to the right of use (“ROU”) asset, the Company determined that the asset was impaired, driven largely by the difference between the existing lease rate on the Company’s corporate headquarters and the sublease rates received. This resulted in an impairment charge of $3.7 million, which reflects the excess of the ROU asset carrying value over its fair value.

Foreign Currency Derivatives

The Company is exposed to foreign currency transaction gains and losses related to certain foreign currency denominated asset and liability positions, with the Canadian dollar representing the most significant exposure primarily from an intercompany Canadian loan between RMCO and the new Canadian entity for INTEGRA. The Company uses short duration foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities ranging from a few days to a few months, to minimize its exposures related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. None of these contracts are designated as accounting hedges as the underlying currency positions are revalued through Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) along with the related derivative contracts.

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had an aggregate U.S. dollar equivalent of $59.3 million notional amount of Canadian dollar forward contracts to hedge these exposures.

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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

None.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2018,March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-02, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive IncomeASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 220)848), which adjustscontains temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the classification of stranded tax effects resultingguidance in U.S. GAAP on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from accumulated other comprehensive incomeLondon Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to retained earnings. ASU 2018-02alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The new guidance is effective for fiscal years,upon issuance and interim periods within those years, beginningmay be adopted on any date on or after December 15, 2018.March 12, 2020. The standardrelief is to be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period effected by the Tax Cutstemporary and Jobs Act. The Company plans to adopt this ASU on January 1, 2019. As ofonly available until December 31, 2017,2022, when the Company completed the majority of its accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.reference rate replacement activity is expected to have completed. The Company believes the amendments of ASU 2018-022020-04 will not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual and interim impairment tests beginning January 1, 2020 fordisclosures as the Company and is requireddoes not currently engage in interest rate hedging of its LIBOR based debt, nor does it believe it has any material contracts tied to be adopted using a prospective approach. Early adoption is allowed for annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.LIBOR other than its Senior Secured Credit Facility, as discussed in Note 8, Debt. The Company does not expect the adoption ofany material adverse consequences from this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.transition.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Also in January 2017,In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which clarifies when transactions should be accounted- Accounting for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for fiscal years,Contract Assets and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning January 1, 2018 for the Company and is required to be adopted using a prospective approach. Early adoption is permitted for transactions not previously reported in issued financial statements. The Company has not yet determined the effect of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies classification for certain cash receipts and cash payments on the consolidated statement of cash flow. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning January 1, 2018 for the Company. The standard requires a retrospective transition method for each period presented. Under the new guidance, the contingent consideration payments related to the purchase of Full House Mortgage Connection, Inc. (“Full House”) will be classified as financing outflows up to the $6,300,000 acquisition date fair value and any cash payments paid in excess of the acquisition date fair value will be classified as operating outflows. (See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions). The Company expects no other material impact on its financial statements and related disclosures upon the adoption of this standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which requires lesseesentities to recognize theand measure contract assets (commissions related to franchise sales) and contract liabilities that arise from all leases on the consolidated balance sheets. ASU 2016-02 is required to be adopted by the Company on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted(deferred revenue) acquired in any interim or annual reporting period. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative periodbusiness combination in the financial statements. The Company has not yet determined the effect of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASUaccordance with ASC 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), with several subsequent amendments, which requires. The update will generally result in an entity to recognizerecognizing contract assets and contract liabilities at amounts consistent with those recorded by the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitledacquiree immediately before the acquisition date rather than at fair value. The new standard is effective on a prospective basis for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2018. The Company will use the modified retrospective transition method, which will result in restating each prior reporting period presented, fiscal years 2016 and 2017, in the year of adoption. Additionally, a cumulative effect adjustment will be recorded to the opening balance sheet as of the first day of fiscal year 2016, the earliest period presented.  Thebeginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption of the new guidance will change the timing of recognition of franchise sales and franchise renewal revenue. Currently, the Company recognizes revenue upon completion of a sale or renewal. Under the new guidance, franchise sales and renewal revenue, which are included in “Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, will be recognized over the contractual term of the franchise agreement.permitted. The impact to both “Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue” and “Operating Income” infuture acquisitions could be material depending on the Consolidated Statementssignificance of Income for 2017 from this change willfuture acquisitions. There would be a decrease of less than $2,000,000. However, the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 will be adjusted in the first quarter of 2018no impact to reflect an increase in “Deferred revenue and deposits” of approximately $26,000,000. The commissions related to franchise sales will be recorded as a contract asset and be recognized over the contractual term of the franchise agreement. Currently, the Company expenses the commissions upon franchise sale completion. The impact from this change to “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” and “Operating Income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for 2017 is immaterial and the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 will be adjusted in the first quarter of 2018 to reflect an increase in “Total assets” of approximately $4,000,000. The Company does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on other revenue streams.    cash flows.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

3. Non-controlling Interest

RE/MAX Holdings is the sole managing member of RMCO and operates and controls all of the business affairs of RMCO. The ownership of the common units in RMCO is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

December 31, 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

    

Shares

    

Ownership %

    

 

Shares

    

Ownership %

 

Non-controlling unitholders ownership of common units in RMCO

 

12,559,600

 

41.51

%

 

12,559,600

 

41.57

%

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. outstanding Class A common stock (equal to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. common units in RMCO)

 

17,696,991

 

58.49

%

 

17,652,548

 

58.43

%

Total common units in RMCO

 

30,256,591

 

100.00

%

 

30,212,148

 

100.00

%

March 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Shares

Ownership %

Shares

Ownership %

Non-controlling interest ownership of common units in RMCO

12,559,600

39.6

%

12,559,600

40.0

%

Holdings outstanding Class A common stock (equal to Holdings common units in RMCO)

19,172,544

60.4

%

18,806,194

60.0

%

Total common units in RMCO

31,732,144

100.0

%

31,365,794

100.0

%

The weighted average ownership percentages for the applicable reporting periods are used to calculate the net“Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings.Holdings, Inc.” A reconciliation of “Income (loss) before provision for income taxes” to “Net Incomeincome (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.” and “Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods indicated is detailed as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2022

2021

Non-

Non-

controlling

controlling

Holdings

    

interest

    

Total

    

Holdings

    

interest

    

Total

Weighted average ownership percentage of RMCO(a)

60.1

%

39.9

%

100.0

%

59.6

%

40.4

%

100.0

%

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(a)

$

2,485

$

1,665

$

4,150

$

1,019

$

692

$

1,711

(Provision) / benefit for income taxes(b)(c)(d)

(1,034)

(171)

(1,205)

144

(92)

52

Net income (loss)

$

1,451

$

1,494

$

2,945

$

1,163

$

600

$

1,763

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

 

Weighted average ownership percentage of RMCO (a)

 

58.49

%

 

41.51

%

 

100.00

%

 

 

58.42

%

 

41.58

%

 

100.00

%

Income before provision for income taxes

$

6,180

 

$

4,448

 

$

10,628

 

 

$

11,025

 

$

7,913

 

$

18,938

 

Provision for income taxes (b)(c)

 

(2,345)

 

 

(746)

 

 

(3,091)

 

 

 

(4,239)

 

 

(393)

 

 

(4,632)

 

Net income

$

3,835

 

$

3,702

 

$

7,537

 

 

$

6,786

 

$

7,520

 

$

14,306

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

 

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

 

Weighted average ownership percentage of RMCO (a)

 

58.47

%

 

41.53

%

 

100.00

%

 

 

58.39

%

 

41.61

%

 

100.00

%

Income before provision for income taxes

$

25,763

 

$

18,365

 

$

44,128

 

 

$

29,742

 

$

21,263

 

$

51,005

 

Provision for income taxes (b)(c)

 

(9,486)

 

 

(1,397)

 

 

(10,883)

 

 

 

(11,203)

 

 

(973)

 

 

(12,176)

 

Net income

$

16,277

 

$

16,968

 

$

33,245

 

 

$

18,539

 

$

20,290

 

$

38,829

 


(a)

(a)

The weighted average ownership percentage of RMCO differs slightly from the allocation of income (loss) before provision for income taxes between RE/MAX Holdings and the non-controlling interest as there aredue to certain relatively insignificant expensesitems recorded at RE/MAX Holdings.

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(b)

(b)

The provision for income taxes attributable to RE/MAX Holdings is primarily comprised of U.S. federal and state income taxes on its proportionate share of the pass-throughflow-through income from RMCO. However, itIt also includes itsHoldings’ share of taxes imposed directly on RE/MAX, LLCincurred by RMCO and its consolidated subsidiaries, (“RE/MAX, LLC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RMCO, related primarily to tax liabilitiesincluding taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions.

(c)

(c)

Beginning in July 2021 as a result of the acquisition of INTEGRA, RMCO now also owns 2 corporate subsidiaries, which unlike RMCO are not pass-through entities. These entities are taxed at the corporate level on 100% of their income.
(d)

The provision for income taxes attributable to the non-controlling interest represents its share of taxes imposedincurred by RMCO and its subsidiaries (both foreign taxes and taxes from non-flow through subsidiaries). Otherwise, because RMCO is a flow-through entity, there is no U.S. federal and state income tax provision recorded on RE/MAX, LLC related primarily to tax liabilities in certain foreign jurisdictions.

the non-controlling interest.

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Distributions and Other Payments to Non-controlling Unitholders

Under the terms of RMCO’s fourth amended and restated limited liability company operating agreement, (the “New RMCO, LLC Agreement”), RMCO makes cash distributions to non-controlling unitholders.unitholders on a pro-rata basis. The distributions paid or payable to or on behalf of non-controlling unitholders are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

2017

 

2016

Tax and other distributions

 

$

7,430

 

$

8,442

Dividend distributions

 

 

6,783

 

 

5,652

Total distributions to non-controlling unitholders

 

$

14,213

 

$

14,094

On November 1, 2017, the Company declared a distribution to non-controlling unitholders of $2,261,000, which was paid on November 29, 2017.  On February 21, 2018, the Company declared a distribution to non-controlling unitholders of $2,512,000, which is payable on March 21, 2018.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2022

2021

Tax and other distributions

$

5

$

Dividend distributions

2,889

2,889

Total distributions to non-controlling unitholders

$

2,894

$

2,889

Payments Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreements

As of September 30, 2017, the Company reflected a total liability of $91,985,000 representing the payments due to RIHI and Oberndorf Investments LLC (“Oberndorf”) under the terms of the tax receivable agreements (the “TRAs”) (see current and non-current portion of “Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets).

As of September 30, 2017, the Company estimates that amounts payable pursuant to the TRAs within the next 12-month period will be approximately $6,135,000, which is related to RE/MAX Holdings’ 2016 federal and state tax returns. To determine the current amount of the payments due to RIHI and Oberndorf, the Company estimated the amount of taxable income that RE/MAX Holdings generated as well as the amount of the specified deductions subject to the TRAs which were realized by RE/MAX Holdings in its federal and state tax returns. This amount was then used as a basis for determining the Company’s increase in estimated tax cash savings as a result of such deductions on which 85% is owed as a current TRA obligation (i.e. payable within 12 months of the Company’s year-end). These calculations are performed pursuant to the terms of the TRAs. The Company paid $7,296,000 and $1,344,000 pursuant to the terms of the TRAs during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. Given this date of enactment, the financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2017 do not reflect the impact of this legislation. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate tax system, including a federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21%. During the fourth quarter of 2017, the period in which the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted, the deferred tax asset was reduced for the impact of the lower rate, resulting in a charge to “Provision for income taxes” of $40,900,000. Correspondingly, the TRA liability was also reduced for the rate change, resulting in a benefit to operating income of $32,700,000. The net effect on net income was $8,200,000, with the entirety of this impact allocated to RE/MAX Holdings as U.S. federal and most state income taxes do not apply to the non-controlling interest.

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(Unaudited)

4. Earnings Per Share, Dividends and DividendsRepurchases

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted EPS measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive potential of stock options and restricted stock units.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPSearnings per share (“EPS”) calculations (in thousands, except shareshares and per share information):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

$

3,835

 

$

6,786

 

$

16,277

 

$

18,539

Denominator for basic net income per share of Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

17,696,991

 

 

17,645,696

 

 

17,685,683

 

 

17,622,298

Denominator for diluted net income per share of Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

17,696,991

 

 

17,645,696

 

 

17,685,683

 

 

17,622,298

Add dilutive effect of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,714

Restricted stock units

 

 

40,795

 

 

45,945

 

 

40,764

 

 

37,728

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, diluted

 

 

17,737,786

 

 

17,691,641

 

 

17,726,447

 

 

17,666,740

Earnings per share of Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, basic

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.92

 

$

1.05

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, diluted

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.92

 

$

1.05

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2022

2021

Numerator

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

$

1,451

$

1,163

Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share of
Class A common stock

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

18,934,424

18,496,532

Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share of
Class A common stock

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

18,934,424

18,496,532

Add dilutive effect of the following:

Restricted stock

277,179

370,195

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, diluted

19,211,603

18,866,727

Earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, basic

$

0.08

$

0.06

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock, diluted

$

0.08

$

0.06

There were no anti-dilutive shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The one share of

Outstanding Class B common stock outstanding does not share in the earnings of RE/MAX Holdings and is therefore not a participating security. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class B common stock has not been presented.

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(Unaudited)

Dividends

Dividends declared and paid quarterlyduring each quarter ended per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock were as follows (in thousands, except share and per share information):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

Date paid

 

Per share

 

Amount paid to Class A stockholders

 

Amount paid to non-controlling unitholders

 

Date paid

 

Per share

 

Amount paid to Class A stockholders

 

Amount paid to non-controlling unitholders

Dividend declared during quarter ended:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31

 

March 22, 2017

 

$

0.18

 

$

3,184

 

$

2,261

 

March 23, 2016

 

$

0.15

 

$

2,638

 

$

1,884

June 30

 

May 31, 2017

 

 

0.18

 

 

3,185

 

 

2,261

 

June 2, 2016

 

 

0.15

 

 

2,647

 

 

1,884

September 30

 

August 30, 2017

 

 

0.18

 

 

3,185

 

 

2,261

 

August 31, 2016

 

 

0.15

 

 

2,647

 

 

1,884

 

 

 

 

$

0.54

 

$

9,554

 

$

6,783

 

 

 

$

0.45

 

$

7,932

 

$

5,652

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2022

2021

Quarter end declared

    

Date paid

    

Per share

    

Amount paid to Class A
stockholders

    

Amount paid to Non-controlling
unitholders

    

Date paid

    

Per share

    

Amount paid to Class A
stockholders

    

Amount paid to Non-controlling
unitholders

March 31

March 16, 2022

$

0.23

$

4,439

$

2,889

March 17, 2021

$

0.23

$

4,326

$

2,889

$

0.23

$

4,439

$

2,889

$

0.23

$

4,326

$

2,889

On November 1, 2017,April 27, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18$0.23 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock, which was paid on November 29, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2017. On February 21, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock, which is payable on March 21, 2018May 25, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2022.

Share Repurchases and Retirement

The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program of up to $100 million. During the three months ended March 7, 2018.

5. Acquisitions31, 2022, 45,885 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock were repurchased and Dispositions

Acquisitions

RE/MAXretired for $1.3 million excluding commissions, at an average cost of Georgia, Inc., RE/MAX of Kentucky/Tennessee, Inc. and RE/MAX of Southern Ohio, Inc.

On December 15, 2016, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets of RE/MAX of Georgia, Inc. (“RE/MAX of Georgia”), RE/MAX of Kentucky/Tennessee, Inc. (“RE/MAX of Kentucky/Tennessee”), and RE/MAX of Southern Ohio, Inc. (“RE/MAX of Southern Ohio”), collectively (“RE/MAX Regional Services”) including the franchise agreements issued$28.63. These amounts represent shares authorized by the Company permittingBoard of Directors for repurchase under publicly announced authorizations. As of March 31, 2022, $98.7 million remained available under the saleshare repurchase program approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.

5. Acquisitions

RE/MAX franchises inINTEGRA North America Regions Acquisition

On July 21, 2021, the Company acquired the operating companies of the North America regions of INTEGRA whose territories cover 5 Canadian provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island) and 9 U.S. states of Georgia, Kentucky(Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Tennessee and in Southern OhioWisconsin) for cash consideration of $50,400,000. RE/MAX, LLCapproximately $235.0 million. The Company acquired these assetscompanies in order to expandconvert these formerly Independent Regions into Company-Owned Regions, advance its ownedability to scale, deliver value to its affiliates and operated regional franchising operations.recapture the value differential of more than 19,000 agents (approximately 12,000 in Canada and 7,000 in the U.S.). The Company funded the acquisition by refinancing its then outstanding credit facilitySenior Secured Credit Facility (See Note 8, Debt) and using cash from operations.

RE/MAX of New Jersey, Inc.

On December 1, 2016, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of RE/MAX of New Jersey, Inc. (“RE/MAX of New Jersey”), including the franchise agreements issued by the Company permitting the sale of RE/MAX franchises in the state of New Jersey for cash consideration of $45,000,000. RE/MAX, LLC acquired these assets and liabilities in order to expand its owned and operated regional franchising operations. The Company used cash generated from operations to fund the acquisition.

The Company finalized its accounting forallocated $40.9 million of the acquisitionspurchase price to a loss on the pre-existing master franchise agreements with INTEGRA which were effectively settled with the acquisition. The loss represents the fair value of RE/MAX Regional Servicesthe difference between the historical contractual royalty rates paid by INTEGRA and RE/MAX of New Jersey during the three months ended September 30, 2017. Adjustmentscurrent market rate. The loss is recorded during the measurement-period are calculated as if they were known at the acquisition date, but are recognizedin “Settlement and impairment charges” in the reporting periodConsolidated Statements of Income (Loss) in which they are determined. The Company does not revise or adjust any prior period information. In finalizing the accounting for these acquisitions, adjustments were made during the three months ended September 30, 2017 to the condensed consolidated balance sheet2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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(Unaudited)

to decrease “Goodwill” by $4,200,000 with a corresponding increase to “Franchise agreements, net” of $4,200,000. The Company recognized a reduction in depreciation and amortization expense of $765,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 in connection with these measurement adjustments.

Full House Mortgage Connection, Inc.

Motto Franchising, LLC (“Motto Franchising”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RE/MAX, LLC, was formed and developed to franchise mortgage brokerages. On September 12, 2016, Motto Franchising acquired certain assets of Full House, a franchisor of mortgage brokerages that created concepts used to develop Motto, for initial cash consideration of $8,000,000. Motto Franchising, as a franchisor, grants each franchisee a license to use the Motto Mortgage brand, trademark, promotional and operating materials and concepts. The Company used cash generated from operations to initially fund the acquisition. Additional cash consideration may be required based on future revenues generated. The contingent purchase consideration and its subsequent valuation is more fully described in Note 9, Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the consideration at acquisition (in thousands):

 

 

 

Cash consideration

$

8,000

Contingent purchase consideration (See note 9)

 

6,300

Total purchase price

$

14,300

RE/MAX of Alaska, Inc.

On April 1, 2016, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets of RE/MAX of Alaska, Inc. (“RE/MAX of Alaska”), including the franchise agreements issued by the Company permitting the sale of RE/MAX franchises in the state of Alaska for cash consideration of $1,500,000. RE/MAX, LLC acquired these assets in order to expand its owned and operated regional franchising operations. The Company used cash generated from operations to fund the acquisition.

RE/MAX of New York, Inc.

On February 22, 2016, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets of RE/MAX of New York, Inc. (“RE/MAX of New York”), including the franchise agreements issued by the Company permitting the sale of RE/MAX franchises in the state of New York for cash consideration of $8,500,000. RE/MAX, LLC acquired these assets in order to expand its owned and operated regional franchising operations. The Company used cash generated from operations to fund the acquisition.

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(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes thepreliminary allocation of the purchase price (net of settlement loss) to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the aforementioned acquisitionsacquisition (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

14,098

Accounts and notes receivable, net

6,610

Income taxes receivable

494

Other current assets

502

Property and equipment

63

Franchise agreements (a)

92,250

Other intangible assets, net (a)

9,200

Other assets, net of current portion

1,930

Goodwill (b)

108,909

Accounts payable

(3,461)

Accrued liabilities

(14,045)

Income taxes payable

(2,882)

Deferred revenue

(824)

Deferred tax liabilities, net

(16,544)

Other liabilities, net of current portion

(2,200)

Total purchase price allocated to assets and liabilities

194,100

Loss on contract settlement

40,900

Total consideration

$

235,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE/MAX Regional Services

 

RE/MAX of New Jersey

 

Full House

 

RE/MAX of Alaska

 

RE/MAX of New York

 

Total

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 -

 

$

335

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

 

$

131

 

$

466

Franchise agreements

 

 

30,700

 

 

29,700

 

 

 -

 

 

529

 

 

5,000

 

 

65,929

Non-compete agreement

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

2,500

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

2,500

Other assets

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

340

 

 

340

Goodwill

 

 

19,700

 

 

15,300

 

 

11,800

 

 

971

 

 

3,029

 

 

50,800

Other liabilities

 

 

 -

 

 

(335)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(335)

Total purchase price

 

$

50,400

 

$

45,000

 

$

14,300

 

$

1,500

 

$

8,500

 

$

119,700

(a)The Company expects to amortize the acquired Franchise agreements over a weighted average useful life of approximately 12 years and the non-compete agreements included in Other intangible assets, net over a useful life of 5 years using the straight-line method.
(b)The Company expects 50% of the goodwill in Canada but NaN in the U.S. to be deductible for tax purposes.

The amounts above are preliminary as the Company has not yet finalized its evaluation of tax matters including deferred taxes and uncertain tax positions.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the acquisitions of RE/MAX Regional Services, RE/MAX of New Jersey, Full House, RE/MAX of Alaska and RE/MAX of New YorkINTEGRA had occurred on January 1, 2016.2020. The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to events that are (1) directly attributed to the acquisitions, (2) factually supportable and (3) expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results, including additional amortization expense associated with the valuation of the acquired franchise agreements. This unaudited pro forma information presented below is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of the historical results that would have been obtained if the acquisitions had actually occurred on that date, nor of the results that may be obtained in the future (in thousands, except per share information)thousands).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 2016

 

September 30, 2016

Total revenue

$

48,781

 

$

141,073

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (a)

$

7,090

 

$

18,165

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.40

 

$

1.03

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.40

 

$

1.03


(a)

Nine months ended September 30, 2016 includes the net impact of $1,000,000 in professional fees and debt extinguishment costs incurred related to the amendment of the Company’s credit facility. See Note 8, Debt for a discussion of the credit facility. 

Dispositions

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2021

Total revenue

$

84,221

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

$

1,472

STC Northwest, LLC d/b/a RE/MAX Northwest Realtors

On January 20, 2016, the Company sold certain operating assets and liabilities related to three owned brokerage offices located in the U.S., of STC Northwest, LLC d/b/a RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company recognized a loss on the sale of the assets and the liabilities transferred of approximately $90,000 during the first quarter of 2016, which is reflected in “Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. In connection with this sale, the Company transferred separate office franchise agreements to the purchaser, under which the Company will receive ongoing monthly continuing franchise fees and broker fees.

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(Unaudited)

Sacagawea, LLC d/b/a RE/MAX Equity Group

On December 31, 2015, the Company sold certain operating assets and liabilities related to 12 owned brokerage offices located in the U.S., of Sacagawea, LLC d/b/a/ RE/MAX Equity Group (“RE/MAX Equity Group”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.  During the third quarter of 2017 the Company recognized a loss of approximately $463,000 as a revised estimate of the final settlement on certain provisions of the asset sale agreement which is reflected in the “Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

6. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The following table provides the components of the Company’s intangible assets other than goodwill (in thousands, except weighted average amortization period in years):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Weighted

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Average

 

As of September 30, 2017

 

As of December 31, 2016

 

 

Amortization

 

Initial

 

Accumulated

 

Net

 

Initial

 

Accumulated

 

Net

 

 

Period

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Balance

 

Cost

 

Amortization

 

Balance

Franchise agreements

 

12.1

 

$

197,977

 

$

(98,343)

 

$

99,634

 

$

224,167

 

$

(115,027)

 

$

109,140

Other intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software (a)

 

4.5

 

$

13,902

 

$

(8,177)

 

$

5,725

 

$

13,207

 

$

(7,154)

 

$

6,053

Trademarks

 

14.1

 

 

3,153

 

 

(1,921)

 

 

1,232

 

 

3,102

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

1,320

Non-compete

 

10.0

 

 

2,500

 

 

(250)

 

 

2,250

 

 

2,500

 

 

(62)

 

 

2,438

Total other intangible assets

 

7.6

 

$

19,555

 

$

(10,348)

 

$

9,207

 

$

18,809

 

$

(8,998)

 

$

9,811


Weighted

    

    

    

    

    

    

Average

As of March 31, 2022

As of December 31, 2021

Amortization

Initial

Accumulated

Net

Initial

Accumulated

Net

Period

Cost

Amortization

Balance

Cost

Amortization

Balance

Franchise agreements

13.0

$

268,473

$

(129,559)

$

138,914

$

267,770

$

(123,938)

$

143,832

Other intangible assets:

Software (a)

4.1

$

46,652

$

(25,012)

$

21,640

$

51,368

$

(29,682)

$

21,686

Trademarks

8.3

2,361

(1,601)

760

2,356

(1,533)

823

Non-compete agreements

4.3

13,274

(2,549)

10,725

13,100

(4,563)

8,537

Training materials

5.0

2,400

(1,720)

680

2,400

(1,600)

800

Other

6.6

870

(270)

600

1,670

(986)

684

Total other intangible assets

4.3

$

65,557

$

(31,152)

$

34,405

$

70,894

$

(38,364)

$

32,530

(a)

(a)

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2016,2021, capitalized software development costs of $782,000$2.8 million and $356,000,$1.9 million, respectively, were informationrelated to technology infrastructure projects not yet complete and ready for their intended use and thus were not subject to amortization.

Amortization expense was $8.4 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and 2016 was $4,066,000 and $3,666,000,2021, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $15,055,000 and $10,836,000, respectively. Amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 include the measurement period adjustment of $765,000. Refer to Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information.

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, the estimated future amortization expense for the next five years related to intangible assets is as followsincludes the estimated amortization expense associated with the Company’s intangible assets assumed with the Company’s acquisitions (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

Remainder of 2017

 

$

4,031

2018

 

 

15,685

2019

 

 

15,522

2020

 

 

15,293

2021

 

 

14,786

 

 

$

65,317

Remainder of 2022

$

25,914

2023

30,412

2024

25,398

2025

19,964

2026

14,603

Thereafter

57,028

$

173,319

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The following table presents changes to goodwill for the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017by reportable segment (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2017

    

$

126,633

Change in purchase price allocations for 2016 acquisitions

 

 

(3,865)

Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

 

 

245

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

$

123,013

Real Estate

Mortgage

Total

Balance, January 1, 2022

$

250,482

$

18,633

$

269,115

Purchase price adjustments

(29)

(29)

Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

751

751

Balance, March 31, 2022

$

251,204

$

18,633

$

269,837

7. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

March 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Marketing Funds (a)

$

62,982

$

61,997

Accrued payroll and related employee costs

12,572

22,634

Accrued taxes

1,636

2,053

Accrued professional fees

2,461

3,660

Other

6,518

6,424

$

86,169

$

96,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

 

 

2017

 

2016

Accrued payroll and related employee costs

 

$

5,205

 

$

7,035

Accrued taxes

 

 

1,219

 

 

1,554

Accrued professional fees

 

 

1,894

 

 

1,382

Other(a)

 

 

6,984

 

 

3,297

 

 

$

15,302

 

$

13,268

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(a)

(a)

Other accruedConsists primarily of liabilities include a $4,500,000 payablerecognized to reflect the contractual restriction that all funds collected in connection with the February 13, 2018 settlement resulting from the litigation matter concerning the Company’s 2013 acquisitionMarketing Funds must be spent for designated purposes. See Note 2, Summary of the net assets of Tails, Inc. (“Tails”), as discussed in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies.

Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.

8. Debt

Debt, net of current portion, consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

    

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

 

2017

 

2016

2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility

    

$

232,650

 

$

234,412

March 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Senior Secured Credit Facility

$

456,550

$

457,700

Less unamortized debt issuance costs

 

(1,854)

 

(2,076)

(4,011)

(4,168)

Less unamortized debt discount costs

 

(1,352)

 

(1,516)

(1,418)

(1,473)

Less current portion

 

 

(2,350)

 

 

(2,350)

(4,600)

(4,600)

 

$

227,094

 

$

228,470

$

446,521

$

447,459

Maturities

As of March 31, 2022, maturities of debt are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017:

 

 

Remainder of 2017

$

588

2018

 

2,350

2019

 

2,350

2020

 

2,350

2021

 

2,350

Thereafter

 

222,662

 

$

232,650

2022

$

4,600

2023

4,600

2024

4,600

2025

4,600

2026

4,600

Thereafter

433,550

$

456,550

Senior Secured Credit Facility

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

On December 15, 2016, RE/MAX, LLC, entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and various lenders party thereto (the “2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility”), whichJuly 21, 2021, the Company amended and restated a prior credit agreement (the “2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility”). The 2016its Senior Secured Credit Facility consiststo fund the acquisition of INTEGRA and refinance its existing facility. The revised facility provides for a $235,000,000seven-year $460.0 million term loan facility which matures on December 15, 2023July 21, 2028, and a $10,000,000$50.0 million revolving loan facility which if drawn, must be repaid on December 15, 2021. July 21, 2026. The Senior Secured Credit Facility requires RE/MAX, LLC to repay term loans at $1.2 million per quarter.

Borrowings under the term loans and revolving loans if any outstanding, accrue interest, at the Company’s option on (a) LIBOR, (as long asprovided LIBOR is notshall be no less than the floor of 0.75%)0.50% plus a maximuman applicable margin of 2.75%2.50% and, provided further that such rate shall be adjusted for reserve requirements for eurocurrency liabilities, if any (the “LIBOR Rate”) or (b) the greatest of (i) the prime rate as quoted by the Wall Street Journal, (ii) the NYFRB Rate (as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility) plus 0.50% and (iii) the one-month Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%, (such greatest rate, the “ABR”) plus, in each case, an applicable margin of 1.50%. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, the interest rate was 4.08%.

Mandatory principal payments of approximately $588,000 are due quarterly until the facility matures on December 15, 2023. RE/MAX, LLC may make optional prepayments on the term loan facility at any time without penalty; however, no such optional prepayments were made during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.was 3.0%.

Under the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility, RE/MAX, LLC was required to make additional principal payments out of excess cash flow. RE/MAX, LLC made an excess cash flow prepayment of $12,727,000 on March 31, 2016. RE/MAX, LLC accounted for the mandatory principal excess cash flow prepayment as an early extinguishment of debt and recorded a loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 of $136,000 related to unamortized debt discount and issuance costs.

Under the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility no additional mandatory prepayment and commitment reduction is required if the total leverage ratio as defined by the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility as of the last day of such fiscal year is less than 2.75 to 1.0. RE/MAX, LLC’s total leverage ratio was less than 2.75 to 1.0 as of September 30, 2017, and RE/MAX, LLC does not expect to make an excess cash flow principal prepayment within the next 12-month period.

As of September 30, 2017, RE/MAX, LLC had no revolving loans outstanding under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. Whenever amounts are drawn under the revolving line of credit, the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires compliance with a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum (subject to reductions) accrues on the amount of unutilized revolving line of credit. As of the date of this report, 0 amounts were drawn on the revolving line of credit.

9. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should beis determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering assumptions, the Company follows a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which is described in detail in the Company’s2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2016. 10-K.

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A summary of the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

As of March 31, 2022

As of December 31, 2021

Fair Value

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Fair Value

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Liabilities

Motto contingent consideration (a)

$

4,800

$

$

$

4,800

$

4,530

$

$

$

4,530

Gadberry contingent consideration (a)

1,265

1,265

1,250

1,250

Contingent consideration (a)

$

6,065

$

$

$

6,065

$

5,780

$

$

$

5,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017

 

As of December 31, 2016

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent consideration

 

$

6,650

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

 

$

6,650

 

$

6,400

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

 

$

6,400

(a)Recorded as a component of “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities, net of current portion” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company is required to pay additional purchase consideration totaling eight percent8% of gross revenues generatedreceipts collected by Motto each year for the ten years following the acquisition date(the “Revenue Share Year”) through September 30, 2026, with no limitation as to the maximum payout. The considerationannual payment is payable followingrequired to be made within 120 days of the end of each anniversary, beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2026.Revenue Share Year. The acquisition date fair value of the contingent purchase consideration represents the forecasted discounted cash payments that the Company expects to pay Full House with respect to the acquired business. The Company measures this liability each reporting period and recognizes changes in fair value, if any, in earnings of the Company. Any changes are included

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

in “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.pay. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent purchase consideration can result from changes in discount rates as well as the timing and amount of forecasted cash payments derived from anticipated gross revenues.

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities offorecasted revenue growth assumption that is most sensitive is the Company measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputsassumed franchise sales count for which the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

$

6,400

Fair value adjustments

 

 

250

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

6,650

The Company assesses categorization of assets and liabilities by level at each measurement date, and transfersforecast assumes between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. There were no transfers between Levels I, II and III during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

The following table summarizes the carrying value and fair value of the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

    

Carrying Amount

    

Fair Value     Level 2

    

Carrying Amount

    

Fair Value     Level 2

Senior Secured Credit Facility

    

$

229,444

 

$

233,522

 

$

230,820

 

$

233,240

10. Income Taxes

RE/MAX Holdings is subject to U.S. federal and state income taxation on its allocable portion of the income of RMCO.  The “Provision for income taxes” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 201670-80 franchises sold annually. This assumption is based on historical sales and an estimateassumption of growth over time. A 10% reduction in the Company’s annualized effective income tax rate. The Company’s effective tax rate includes a rate benefit attributablenumber of franchise sales would decrease the liability by $0.2 million. A 1% change to the fact that the Company’s subsidiaries operate as a series of limited liability companies which are not themselves subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, the portion of the Company’s subsidiaries’ earnings attributablediscount rate applied to the non-controlling interest are not subject to U.S. federal and state income tax asforecast changes the income is passed through to the non-controlling interest holders. The “Provision for income taxes” is comprised of a provision for income taxes attributable to RE/MAX Holdings and to entities other than RE/MAX Holdings. The provision for income taxes attributable to RE/MAX Holdings is primarily comprised of U.S. federal and state income taxes on its proportionate share of the pass-through income from RMCO. However, it also includes its share of taxes imposed directly on RE/MAX, LLC, related primarily to tax liabilities in certain foreign jurisdictions. The provision for income taxes attributable to the non-controlling interest represents its share of taxes imposed on RE/MAX, LLC related to tax liabilities primarily in certain foreign jurisdictions.

liability by approximately $0.1 million. The Company measures these liabilities each reporting period and recognizes the effect of income tax positions onlychanges in fair value, if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. As of September 30, 2017, the Company does not believe it has any, significant uncertain tax positions.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The Company and its subsidiaries file, or will file, income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. RMCO is not subject to federal income taxes as it is a flow-through entity, however, RMCO is required to file an annual U.S. Return of Partnership Income. 

11. Equity-Based Compensation 

The Company’s Board of Directors adopted the RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2013 Incentive Plan”), under which 3,576,466 shares are currently authorized. (See below for shares available for grant at September 30, 2017.) The 2013 Incentive Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options to the Company’s employees, and for the grant of shares of RE/MAX Holdings Class A common stock, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) which may have time-based or performance-based vesting criteria, dividend equivalent rights, cash-based awards and any combination thereof to employees, directors and consultants of the Company.

The Company recognizes equity-based compensation expense in “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Company recognizes corporate income tax benefits relating totable below presents a reconciliation of the exercisecontingent consideration (in thousands):

Total

Balance at January 1, 2022

$

5,780

Fair value adjustments

285

Balance at March 31, 2022

$

6,065

The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair value of options and vesting of restricted stock units inthe Senior Secured Credit Facility (in thousands):

March 31, 2022

December 31, 2021

Carrying
Amount

    

Fair Value
Level 2

    

Carrying
Amount

    

Fair Value
Level 2

Senior Secured Credit Facility

$

451,121

$

447,419

$

452,059

$

454,267

10. Income Taxes

The “Provision for income taxes” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is based on an estimate of the Company’s annualized effective income tax rate.

Uncertain Tax Positions

During 2021, the Company settled uncertain tax positions related to certain foreign tax matters that were accrued in prior years. The Company also recognized additional uncertain tax positions related to acquired corporations. While the Company believes the liabilities recognized for uncertain tax positions are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, there can be no assurance that an issue raised by a tax authority will be resolved at a cost that does not exceed the liability recognized. Interest and penalties are accrued on uncertain tax positions and included in the “Provision for income taxes” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

During 2021 and in connection with the INTEGRA acquisition, the Company assumed an uncertain tax position related to certain U.S. tax matters and also recorded a largely offsetting related indemnification asset. See Note 5, Acquisitions for further details.

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Uncertain tax position liabilities represent the aggregate tax effect of differences between the tax return positions and the amounts otherwise recognized in the consolidated financial statements and are recognized in “Income taxes payable” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest and penalties are accrued on the uncertain tax positions and included in the “Provision for income taxes” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount, excluding interest and penalties is as follows:

Employee stock-based

As of March 31, 

2022

2021

Balance, January 1

$

1,587

$

5,300

Increases related to prior period tax positions

0

96

Balance, March 31

$

1,587

$

5,396

A portion of the Company’s uncertain tax positions have a reasonable possibility of being settled within the next 12 months.

11. Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-based compensation expense under the Company’sRE/MAX Holdings, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan was(the “Incentive Plan”), net of the amount capitalized in internally developed software, is as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Expense from time-based awards (a)

$

3,848

$

9,821

Expense from performance-based awards (b)

90

796

Expense from bonus to be settled in shares (c)

1,699

1,437

Equity-based compensation expense

$

5,637

$

12,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

Expense from Time-based RSUs

$

750

 

$

501

 

$

1,892

 

$

1,812

Expense from Performance-based RSUs

 

118

 

 

 -

 

 

269

 

 

 -

Equity-based compensation expense

 

868

 

 

501

 

 

2,161

 

 

1,812

Tax benefit from equity-based compensation

 

(191)

 

 

(110)

 

 

(475)

 

 

(398)

Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(324)

 

 

(201)

Net compensation cost

$

677

 

$

391

 

$

1,362

 

$

1,213

(a)During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized $5.5 million of expense upon acceleration of certain grants that were issued to 2 employees of an acquired company who departed during the first quarter of 2021.
(b)Expense recognized for performance-based awards is re-assessed each quarter based on expectations of achievement against the performance conditions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had a significant amount of forfeitures related to the former CEO awards that will no longer vest.
(c)A portion of the annual corporate bonus earned that is to be settled in shares. These amounts are recognized as “Accrued liabilities” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are not included in “Additional paid-in capital” until the shares are issued.

Time-based Restricted Stock Units

Time-based RSUs granted under the 2013 Incentive Plan are valued using the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant. Grants awarded to the Company’s Board of Directors generally vest over a one year period. Grants awarded to the Company’s employees generally vest equally in annual installments over a three year period. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes equity-based compensation activity related to time-based RSUs as ofrestricted stock units and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:  restricted stock awards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Time-based restricted stock units

    

 

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

Balance, January 1, 2017

 

127,011

 

$

33.00

Granted

 

43,450

 

$

55.45

Shares vested (including tax withholding)(a)

 

(58,426)

 

$

33.03

Forfeited

 

(2,935)

 

$

40.70

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

109,100

 

$

41.71


Shares

Weighted average
grant date fair
value per share

Balance, January 1, 2022

765,813

$

36.84

Granted

362,457

$

29.64

Shares vested (including tax withholding) (a)

(290,628)

$

38.66

Forfeited

(25,788)

$

37.19

Balance, March 31, 2022

811,854

$

32.96

(a)

(a)

Pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Incentive Plan, RSUsshares withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to an RSUshares vesting are added back to the pool of shares available for future awards.

At September 30, 2017,As of March 31, 2022, there was $3,001,000$19.9 million of total unrecognized time-based RSU expense, all of which is related to unvested awards.expense. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.63 years for time-based restricted stock units.1.9 years.

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Performance-based Restricted Stock Units

Performance-based RSUs granted under the 2013 Incentive Plan are stock-based awards in which the number of shares ultimately received depends on the Company’s achievement of a specified revenue as well as the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to the TSR of all companies in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index over a three year performance period. The number of shares that could be issued range from 0% to 150% of the participant’s target award.  Performance-based RSUs are valued on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation for the TSR element of the award. The Company’s expense will be adjusted based on the estimated achievement of revenue versus target. Earned performance-based RSUs cliff-vest at the end of the three year performance period. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period based on the Company’s estimated performance. 

The following table summarizes equity-based compensation activity related to performance-based RSUs as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017: restricted stock units:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Performance-based restricted stock units

    

 

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

Balance, January 1, 2017

 

 —

 

$

 —

Granted (a)

 

33,961

 

$

57.88

Forfeited

 

(1,155)

 

$

57.88

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

32,806

 

$

57.88


Shares

Weighted average
grant date fair
value per share

Balance, January 1, 2022

241,821

$

31.02

Granted (a)

157,739

$

29.97

Shares vested (including tax withholding) (b)

(30,893)

$

29.86

Forfeited

(48,225)

$

31.67

Balance, March 31, 2022

320,442

$

30.52

(a)

(a)

Represents the total participant target award.

(b)Pursuant to the terms of the Incentive Plan, shares withheld by the Company for the payment of the employee's tax withholding related to shares vesting are added back to the pool of shares available for future awards.

At September 30, 2017,As of March 31, 2022, there was $1,060,000$7.7 million of total unrecognized performance-based RSU expense, all of which is related to unvested awards.expense. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 2.25 years for performance-based RSUs.1.9 years.

After giving effect to all outstanding awards (assuming maximum achievement12. Commitments and Contingencies

A number of performance goals for performance-based awards)putative class action complaints are pending against the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”), there were 2,396,156 additional shares availableRealogy Holdings Corp., HomeServices of America, Inc., RE/MAX, LLC and Keller Williams Realty, Inc. The first was filed on March 6, 2019, by plaintiff Christopher Moehrl in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the “Moehrl Action”). Similar actions have been filed in various federal courts. The complaints make substantially similar allegations and seek substantially similar relief. For convenience, all of these lawsuits are collectively referred to as the “Moehrl-related suits.” In the Moehrl Action, the plaintiffs allege that a NAR rule requires brokers to make a blanket, non-negotiable offer of buyer broker compensation when listing a property, resulting in inflated costs to sellers in violation of federal antitrust law. They further allege that certain defendants use their agreements with franchisees to require adherence to the NAR rule in violation of federal antitrust law. Amended complaints added allegations regarding buyer steering and non-disclosure of buyer-broker compensation to the buyer. While similar to the Moehrl Action, the Moehrl-related suits also allege: state antitrust violations; unjust enrichment; harm to home buyers rather than sellers; violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act; and claims against a multiple listing service (MLS) defendant rather than NAR. In one of the Moehrl-related suits, filed by plaintiffs Scott and Rhonda Burnett and others in the Western District of Missouri, the court on April 22, 2022 granted plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. The Company intends to grantpursue an interlocutory appeal of the decision on class certification, but there is no assurance such appeal will be granted or result in a stay of the proceedings. Among other requested relief, plaintiffs seek damages against the defendants and injunctive relief. The Company intends to vigorously defend against all claims. The Company may become involved in additional litigation or other legal proceedings concerning the same or similar claims. We are unable to predict whether resolution of these matters would have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

On April 9, 2021, a putative class action claim was filed in the Federal Court of Canada against the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (“TRREB”), The Canadian Real Estate Association (“CREA”), RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. (“RE/MAX OA”), which was acquired by the Company in July 2021 (see Note 6, Acquisitions, for additional information), Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership, Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., and many other real estate companies by the putative representative plaintiff, Mark Sunderland (the “Plaintiff”). The Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants and their co-conspirators conspired, agreed or arranged with each other to fix, maintain, increase, control, raise, or stabilize the rate of real estate buyers’ brokerages’ and salespersons’ commissions in respect of the purchase and sale of properties listed on TRREB’s multiple listing service system (the “Toronto MLS”); that the Defendants and their co-conspirators acted in furtherance of their conspiracy, agreement or arrangement to fix, maintain, increase, control, raise, or stabilize the rate of real estate buyers’ brokerages’ and salespersons’ commissions in respect of the purchase and sale of properties listed on the Toronto MLS; and violation of Part VI of the Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34 (“Competition Act”). On February 24, 2022, plaintiff filed a Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim. With respect RE/MAX OA, the amended claim alleges Franchisor Defendants aided and abetted their respective franchisee brokerages and their salespeople in violation of the section 45(1) of the Competition Act. Among other requested relief, Plaintiff seeks damages against the defendants and injunctive relief. RE/MAX OA denies the allegations in the claim and intends to vigorously defend the action.

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13. Segment Information

The Company operates under the 2013 Incentive Planfollowing 4 operating segments: Real Estate, Mortgage, Marketing Funds and Other. Mortgage does not meet the quantitative significance test; however, management has chosen to report results for the segment as it believes it will be a key driver of September 30, 2017.

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Notesits segments based upon revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, the provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization and other non-cash and non-recurring cash charges or other items (“Adjusted EBITDA”). The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

12. Leadership Changes

On January 7, 2016,similar measures used by other companies. Except for the adjustments identified below in arriving at Adjusted EBITDA, the accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer entered into a separation and transition agreement (the “Separation and Transition Agreement”) pursuant to which he separated2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table presents revenue
from the Company effective March 31, 2016. The Company incurred a total cost of $1,043,000, including $331,000 of equity-based compensation expense, which was recorded to “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. There were no such expenses incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. external customers by segment (in thousands):

On December 31, 2014, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer retired and pursuant to the terms of the Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”), the Company is required to provide severance and other related benefits over a 36-month period. The Company recorded a liability, measured at its estimated fair value, for payments that will be made under the Separation Agreement, with a corresponding charge to “Selling, general and administrative expenses.”  The Company incurred a total cost of $3,581,000, including $1,007,000 of equity-based compensation expense related to this retirement in 2014. 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Continuing franchise fees

$

31,120

$

23,609

Annual dues

8,920

8,672

Broker fees

15,085

11,953

Franchise sales and other revenue

9,612

6,920

Total Real Estate

64,737

51,154

Continuing franchise fees

2,379

1,765

Franchise sales and other revenue

649

558

Total Mortgage

3,028

2,323

Marketing Funds fees

22,851

18,145

Other

388

673

Total revenue

$

91,004

$

72,295

The following table presents a rollforwardreconciliation of the estimated fair value liabilityAdjusted EBITDA by segment to income before provision for the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 established for the aforementioned leadership changesincome taxes (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Adjusted EBITDA: Real Estate

$

30,116

$

24,420

Adjusted EBITDA: Mortgage

(2,173)

(1,150)

Adjusted EBITDA: Other

(26)

(110)

Adjusted EBITDA: Consolidated

27,917

23,160

Impairment charge - leased assets (a)

(3,735)

Equity-based compensation expense

(5,637)

(12,054)

Acquisition-related expense (b)

(1,257)

(943)

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration (c)

(285)

280

Other

(236)

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Interest income

19

163

Interest expense

(3,651)

(2,098)

Depreciation and amortization

(8,985)

(6,808)

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

$

4,150

$

1,711

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2017

    

$

964

Accretion

 

 

17

Cash payments

 

 

(783)

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

$

198

(a)Represents the impairment recognized on a portion of the Company’s corporate headquarters office building. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
(b)Acquisition-related expense includes personnel, legal, accounting, advisory and consulting fees incurred in connection with the evaluation, due diligence, execution and integration of acquisitions.
(c)Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration include amounts recognized for changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities. See Note 9, Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Company leases offices and equipment under noncancelable leases, subject to certain provisions for renewal options and escalation clauses.

On August 16, 2017, the Company entered into a sublease agreement for certain office space at its corporate headquarters where the Company’s expected costs related to the subleased space, including lease payments the Company will make to its lessor, exceed the anticipated revenue, and as a result, the Company recorded a loss of $3,725,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. On September 11, 2017, the Company amended an existing sublease agreement for certain office space at its corporate headquarters. The existing liability was reduced, resulting in a net gain of $294,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, the liability related to the aforementioned sublease agreements was included in “Other liabilities, net of current portion” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Contingencies

In connection with the purchase of Full House, as described in Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions the Company entered into an arrangement to pay additional purchase consideration based on Motto’s future gross revenues, excluding certain fees, over the next ten years. As of September 30, 2017, this liability was estimated to be $6,650,000.

In connection with the sale of the assets and liabilities related to the Company’s previously owned brokerages, the Company entered into three Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreements (the “Assignment Agreements”) pursuant to which the Company assigned its obligations under and rights, title and interest in 21 leases to the respective

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purchasers. For certain leases, the Company remains secondarily liable for future lease payments through July 2021 under the respective lease agreements and accordingly, as of September 30, 2017, the Company has outstanding lease guarantees of $4,284,000. This amount represents the maximum potential amount of future payments under the respective lease guarantees. In the event of default by the purchaser, the indemnity and default clauses in the Assignment Agreements govern the Company’s ability to pursue and recover damages incurred, if any, against the purchaser.

Litigation

The Company is subject to litigation claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that it has adequately accrued for legal matters as appropriate. The Company records litigation accruals for legal matters which are both probable and estimable and for related legal costs as incurred. The Company does not reduce these liabilities for potential insurance or third-party recoveries.

On October 7, 2013, RE/MAX Holdings acquired the net assets, excluding cash, of Tails for consideration paid of $20,175,000. Following earlier litigation that was dismissed, several shareholders of Tails filed a complaint entitled Robert B. Fisher, Carla L. Fisher, Bradley G. Rhodes and James D. Schwartz v. Gail Liniger, Dave Liniger, Bruce Benham, RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. and Tails Holdco, Inc. in Denver District Court ("Tails II"). On February 13, 2018, the parties signed a formal Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release resulting in the Company recording a charge of $2,550,000 in “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.  On February 27, 2018 the Company received $1,950,000 from its insurance carriers as reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and a portion of the settlement.  On February 28, 2018, the Company paid $4,500,000 to satisfy the terms of the Settlement Agreement. As a result of the settlement, the litigation was dismissed with prejudice on March 1, 2018. 

Management of the Company believes no other such litigation matters involving a reasonably possible chance of loss will not, individually or in the aggregate, result in a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

14. Related-Party Transactions

The majority stockholders of RIHI, including the Company’s current Chairman and Co-Founder and the Company’s Vice Chair and Co-Founder have made and continue to make a golf course they own available to the Company for business purposes. The Company used the golf course and related facilities for business purposes at minimal charge in both 2017 and 2016.  Additionally, the Company recorded expense of $502,000 and $204,000 for the value of the benefits provided to Company personnel for the complimentary use of the golf course during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $502,000 and $454,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, with an offsetting increase in additional paid in capital. See Note 15, Immaterial Corrections to Prior Period Financial Statements for further discussion regarding the amounts recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

The Company provides services, such as accounting, legal, marketing, technology, human resources and public relations services, to certain affiliated entities (primarily the advertising funds), and it allows these companies to share its leased office space. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the total amounts allocated for services rendered and rent for office space provided on behalf of affiliated entities were $930,000 and $507,000, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the total amounts allocated for services rendered and rent for office space provided on behalf of affiliated entities were $2,409,000 and $1,459,000, respectively. Amounts are generally paid within 30 days and no amounts were outstanding at September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016. 

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(Unaudited)

Related party advertising funds had current outstanding amounts due from the Company of $83,000 and $145,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Such amounts are included in “Accounts payable to affiliates” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

15. Immaterial Corrections to Prior Period Financial Statements

The Company identified certain related party transactions with its controlling stockholder that had not been recognized as expenses in previously issued financial statements, the largest being the complimentary use by Company personnel of a golf facility owned by David and Gail Liniger.  The value of these benefits is required to be reflected as an expense in the financial statements with a corresponding increase to additional paid in capital.  The Company concluded that the omission of the expense associated with these transactions from prior period financial statements was immaterial to each affected reporting period and therefore amendment of previously filed reports was not required.  However, the Company corrected this immaterial error in the prior years included herein.  These adjustments resulted in an increase in “Selling, operating, and administrative expenses” with a corresponding decrease in “Net Income” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income of $214,000 and $467,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.  In addition, these adjustments resulted in an increase to “Additional paid-in capital” of $1,712,000, a decrease to “Retained earnings” of $803,000 and a decrease to “Non-controlling interest” of $909,000 in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016.  This adjustment to “Additional paid-in capital” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets includes adjustments of $584,000, $575,000and $553,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

16. Subsequent Events

RE/MAX of Northern Illinois Acquisition

On November 15, 2017, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets of RE/MAX of Northern Illinois, Inc. (“RE/MAX of Northern Illinois”), including the franchise agreements issued by the Company permitting the sale of RE/MAX franchises in Northern Illinois. RE/MAX, LLC acquired these assets in order to expand its owned and operated regional franchising operations. The Company used $35,720,000 in cash generated from operations to fund the acquisition. The assets acquired constitute a business and were accounted for using the fair value acquisition method. The total purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.  The excess of the total purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected synergies and projected long-term revenue growth. All of the goodwill recognized is tax deductible.

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for RE/MAX of Northern Illinois (in thousands):

 

 

 

Franchise agreements

$

23,500

Goodwill

 

12,220

Total purchase price

$

35,720

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Separation Agreement

On February 9, 2018 the Company announced the retirement of the Company’s President.  The President will remain with the Company as a Senior Advisor through June 30, 2018.  The Company entered into a Separation Agreement with the President, and pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Company accrued a total cost of approximately $1,900,000 in the first quarter of 2018, which will be paid over a 39- month period.

Booj acquisition

On February 26, 2018, RE/MAX, LLC acquired certain assets of booj, a real estate technology company, for cash consideration of $26,250,000, plus up to $10,000,000 in equity-based compensation to be earned over time.  RE/MAX, LLC acquired these assets in order to deliver core technology solutions designed for and with RE/MAX affiliates.  The Company used cash generated from operations to fund the acquisition. The assets acquired constitute a business that will be accounted for using the fair value acquisition method.  The total purchase price will be allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Due to the timing of this acquisition, the Company has not completed a preliminary purchase price allocation.

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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read togetherin conjunction with theour condensed consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) and the relatedaccompanying notes of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with theour audited consolidated financial statements and the relatedaccompanying notes of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021 (“2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K”).

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or the Exchange Act.(the “Exchange Act”). These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” “project,” “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “would” and other similar words and expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements include statements related to:

·

our expectations regarding consumer trends in residential real estate transactions;

·

our expectations regarding overall economic and demographic trends, including the health of the United States (“U.S.”) and Canadian residential real estate markets, and how they affect our performance;

·

our growth strategy of increasing our agent count;

·

our ability to expand our network of franchises in both new and existing but underpenetrated markets;

·

our expectations regarding the growth of Motto Mortgage, our mortgage brokerage franchise;

·

our growth strategy of increasing our number of closed transaction sides and transaction sides per agent;

·

the continued strength of our brand both in the U.S. and Canada and in the rest of the world;

·

the pursuit of future reacquisitions of Independent Regions;

·

our intention to pay dividends;

·

our future financial performance;

·

our ability to forecast selling, operating and administrative expenses;

·

the effects of laws applying to our business;

·

our ability to retain our senior management and other key employees;

·

our intention to pursue additional intellectual property protections;

·

our future compliance with U.S. or state franchise regulations;

·

other plans and objectives for future operations, growth, initiatives, acquisitions or strategies, including investments in our information technology infrastructure;

·

the anticipated benefits of our advertising strategy;

·

our intention to repatriate cash generated by our Canadian operations to the U.S. on a regular basis in order to minimize the impact of currency gains and losses;

·

the implications of the Special Committee investigation and its impact of the findings and recommendations on us and our operations;

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Table agent count; franchise sales; our business model; cost structure; balance sheet; revenue; operating expenses; financial outlook; return of Contentscapital, including dividends and our share repurchase program; non-GAAP financial measures; housing and mortgage market condition and trends; economic and demographic trends; competition; the anticipated benefits our technology initiatives; our anticipated sources and uses of liquidity including for potential acquisitions; capital expenditures; future litigation expenses relating to the Moehrl-related suits; our strategic and operating plans and business models including our efforts to accelerate the growth of our businesses; and the expected impact of acquisitions.

·

our remedial efforts and other measures in response to the outcome, findings and recommendations of the Special Committee investigation; and

·

our Board of Directors and management structure, including the roles of Adam Contos and the senior management team, the roles of David Liniger and of Richard Covey and the independent members of the Board of Directors.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily accurately indicate the times at which such performance or results may be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materiality from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified herein, and those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors,” set forth in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A of our most recent2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we do not intend, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

The results of operations discussed in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are those of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (“RE/MAX Holdings”) and its consolidated subsidiaries, including RMCO, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (“RMCO”), collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us.”

Business Overview

We are one of the world’s leading franchisors in the real estate industry, franchisingindustry. We franchise real estate brokerages globally under the RE/MAX brand (“RE/MAX”) and mortgage brokerages withinin the U.S. under the Motto Mortgage brand (“Motto”) brand. RE/MAX, founded. We also sell ancillary products and services, primarily technology, to our franchise networks and, in 1973, has over 115,000 agents operatingcertain instances, we sell those offerings outside our franchise networks. We organize our business based on the services we provide in over 7,000 offices and a presence in more than 100 countries and territories. RE/MAX has held the number one market share in residential real estate in the U.S. and Canada since 1999 as measured by total residential transaction sides completed by our agents. The RE/MAX brand has the highest level of unaided brand awareness in real estate in the U.S. and Canada according to a 2016 consumer study conducted by MMR Strategy Group,Real Estate, Mortgage and our iconic red, whitecollective franchise marketing operations, known as the Marketing Funds. RE/MAX and blue RE/MAX hot air balloon is oneMotto are 100% franchised—we do not own any of the most recognized real estate logos inbrokerages that operate under these brands. We focus on enabling our networks’ success by providing powerful technology, quality education and training, and valuable marketing to build the world. Motto, founded in 2016, is the first nationwide mortgage brokerage franchise offering in the U.S.

Special Committee Investigation

In October 2017, our Board of Directors appointed a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) to investigate actions of certain membersstrength of the Company’s senior management including (i) a previously undisclosed loan from David L. Liniger,RE/MAX and Motto brands. We support our franchisees in growing their brokerages, although they fund the Company’s controlling stockholder, Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer to Adam M. Contos, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, (ii) certain other transactions, including cash and non-cash gifts from David and Gail Liniger to Mr. Contos and others over a periodcost of time, and (iii) wrongdoing in employment practices and workplace conduct (the “Special Committee Investigation”).  The Special Committee Investigation was performed with the assistance of independent outside advisors and was completed in February 2018.

Although the loan, gifts, and other transactions between the Linigers and Mr. Contos did not involve use of any corporate funds, the Special Committee concluded that these transactions created an actual or apparent conflict of interest. The Special Committee also concluded that Mr. Liniger and Mr. Contos violated the Company’s Supplemental Code of Ethics for CEO and Senior Financial Officers (the “Code of Ethics”) by engaging in these transactions and by failing to report them to the Company.  The Special Committee concluded that credible evidence did not substantiate that Mr. Liniger and Mr. Contos intentionally failed to disclose the loan or gifts. 

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The Special Committee also identified other instances of noncompliance by Mr. Liniger with the Code of Ethics and other Company policies related to workplace conduct, which were limited to Mr. Liniger’s actions and did not extend to other members of the Company’s leadership team.

developing their brokerages. As a result, we maintain a low fixed-cost structure which, combined with our recurring fee-based model, enables us to capitalize on the economic benefits of the Special Committee investigation, the Company’s management team is implementing, under the oversightfranchising model, yielding high margins and significant cash flow.

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Table of the independent members of the Board of Directors, remedial measures to address various findings of the Special Committee as well as to address deficiencies in our internal controls. These efforts include among other matters (i) enhanced corporate policies and practices including with respect to gifts, loans, conflicts of interest and workplace conduct, (ii) enhanced procedures and practices concerning reporting including with respect to compliance matters, (iii) enhanced training on a range of matters including the responsibilities of officers and leaders related to workplace conduct and various compliance issues, (iv) a range of other actions designed to reinforce changes to the corporate culture in key areas including compliance and workplace practices, and (v) various remedial measures in connection with the deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting including an identified material weakness.  The remedial measures referred to above are in process and not complete as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and it is expected that these remedial measures and improvements to governance and corporate policies and practices will continue in future periods over a sustained period of time. See “Item 4—Controls and Procedures—Remediation.”Contents

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company incurred $2.6 million in expenses related to the Special Committee investigation, and will continue to incur significant expenses in the first quarter of 2018 and future periods related to the Special Committee investigation and the ongoing implementation of the remedial measures adopted as a result of the findings of the Special Committee as well as the control deficiencies including the identified material weakness.

Financial and Operational Highlights – Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 March 31, 2022

(Compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2021, unless otherwise noted)

·

Total revenue of $91.0 million, an increase of 25.9% from the prior year.

Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds (a) increased to $68.2 million or 25.9%, which was comprised of 10.5% organic growth, 15.1% growth attributable to acquisitions and 0.3% growth from foreign currency movements (b).
Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. increased to $1.5 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $27.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.7% compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $23.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.0% from the prior year.
Total agent count grewincreased by 5.7%1.6% to 117,568142,405 agents.

·

U.S. and Canada combined agent count increased 2.3%0.5% to 84,70985,160 agents.

·

Total open Motto Mortgage offices increased 27.3% to 191 offices.

(a)
Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds is a non-GAAP measure of $49.4 million, up 8.4%financial performance that differs from the prior year.

U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds is calculated directly from our consolidated financial statements as Total revenue less Marketing Funds fees.

·

Net income

(b)
We define organic revenue growth as revenue growth from continuing operations excluding Marketing Funds, revenue attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.acquisitions, and foreign currency movements. We define revenue from acquisitions as the incremental revenue generated from the date of $3.8 million.

an acquisition to its first anniversary (excluding Marketing Funds revenue related to acquisitions where applicable).

·

Adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.2%.

During
We continue to evaluate the three months ended September 30, 2017,best opportunities, both organic and inorganic, to drive our revenue increased $3.8 million, or 8.4%, to $49.4 millionnear- and longer-term growth. We have two strong, industry-leading franchise brands, each with their own compelling growth opportunities. Within those brands, our focus is primarily due to contributions from the four Independent Regions that were acquired in December 2016 (New Jersey, Georgia, Kentucky/Tennesseeon identifying and Southern Ohio, collectively, the “2016 Acquired Regions”)implementing those strategic initiatives which experiencedshould help us increase our U.S. agent count growth of 3.4% fromand accelerate the prior year quarter and foreign currency movements. Organic revenue growth remained relatively flat as growth from agent count increases were offset by a decrease in revenue recognized from preferred marketing arrangements and the impact of waiving approximately $1.7 million of continuing franchise fees and broker fees during the third quarter for associates adversely impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Expenses increased primarily due to a $3.7 million loss recognized related to subleasing a portionexpansion of our corporate office building; a net charge of $2.6 million incurred in connection with a litigation settlement and additional corresponding professional fees related to our 2013 acquisition of the net assets of Tails, Inc. (“Tails”); and costs for Motto, the 2016 Acquired Regions, certain employee benefits and the refresh of the RE/MAX brand.growing Mortgage business.

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Selected Operating and Financial Highlights

For comparability purposes, theThe following tables set forthsummarize several key performance indicators and our agent count and results of operations for the periods presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The period-to-period comparisonoperations.

As of March 31, 

2022 vs. 2021

2022

2021

#

%

Agent Count:

U.S.

60,717

62,261

(1,544)

(2.5)

%

Canada

24,443

22,510

1,933

8.6

%

Subtotal

85,160

84,771

389

0.5

%

Outside U.S. and Canada

57,245

55,443

1,802

3.3

%

Total

142,405

140,214

2,191

1.6

%

Motto open offices (2)

191

150

41

27.3

%

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2022 vs. 2021

2022

2021

#

%

RE/MAX franchise sales (1)

177

166

11

6.6

%

Motto franchise sales (2)

17

9

8

88.9

%

(1)Includes franchise sales in the U.S., Canada and global regions.
(2)Excludes “virtual” offices and BranchiseSM offices.

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Change

 

 

 

As of September 30,

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

��

#

 

%

 

RE/MAX Agent Count:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

63,549

 

62,241

 

1,308

 

2.1

%

Canada

 

21,160

 

20,556

 

604

 

2.9

%

U.S. and Canada Total

 

84,709

 

82,797

 

1,912

 

2.3

%

Outside U.S. and Canada

 

32,859

 

28,391

 

4,468

 

15.7

%

Network-wide agent count

 

117,568

 

111,188

 

6,380

 

5.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

Total revenue

 

$

49,377

 

$

45,559

 

 

$

146,425

 

$

131,880

 

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses(2)

 

$

31,832

 

$

20,539

 

 

$

79,263

 

$

62,866

 

Operating Income

 

$

12,808

 

$

21,142

 

 

$

51,058

 

$

57,447

 

Net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.(2)

 

$

3,835

 

$

6,786

 

 

$

16,277

 

$

18,539

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

25,781

 

$

25,487

 

 

$

77,443

 

$

71,527

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

 

 

52.2

%

 

55.9

%

 

 

52.9

%

 

54.2

%


Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Total revenue

$

91,004

$

72,295

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses

$

47,831

$

43,676

Operating income (loss)

$

7,602

$

3,666

Net income (loss)

$

2,945

$

1,763

Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

$

1,451

$

1,163

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$

27,917

$

23,160

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1)

30.7

%  

32.0

%  

(1)

(1)

See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin and a reconciliation of the differences between Adjusted EBITDA and net income (loss), which is the most comparable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) measure for operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.

(2)

Prior period amounts reflect an immaterial correction recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. See Note 15, Immaterial Corrections to Prior Period Financial Statements for additional information.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 March 31, 2022and 20162021

Revenue

A summary of the components of our revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:follows (in thousands except percentages):

Three Months Ended

Change

March 31, 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

2022

2021

$

%

Revenue:

Continuing franchise fees

$

33,499

$

25,374

$

8,125

32.0

%

Annual dues

8,920

8,672

248

2.9

%

Broker fees

15,085

11,953

3,132

26.2

%

Marketing Funds fees

22,851

18,145

4,706

25.9

%

Franchise sales and other revenue

10,649

8,151

2,498

30.6

%

Total revenue

$

91,004

$

72,295

$

18,709

25.9

%

Three Months Ended

Change

March 31, 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

2022

2021

$

%

Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds:

Total revenue

$

91,004

$

72,295

$

18,709

25.9

%

Less: Marketing Funds fees

22,851

18,145

4,706

25.9

%

Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds

$

68,153

$

54,150

$

14,003

25.9

%

Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds increased to $68.2 million or 25.9%, which was comprised of 10.5% organic growth, 15.1% growth from acquisitions and 0.3% growth from foreign currency movements. Organic growth increased primarily due to increased event-based revenue due to higher attendance at our annual RE/MAX agent convention, increased Broker fees due to rising home prices, incremental revenue from fewer agent recruiting initiatives, a price increase in RE/MAX Continuing franchise fees, and Motto growth. Revenue growth from acquisitions was attributable to revenue from the RE/MAX INTEGRA North American regions acquisition (“INTEGRA”) completed in July 2021. Consolidated revenue increased due to the aforementioned factors plus growth in Marketing Funds fees primarily from the INTEGRA acquisition.

Continuing Franchise Fees

Revenue from Continuing franchise fees increased primarily due to contributions from the acquisition of INTEGRA, incremental revenue from fewer agent recruiting initiatives, a price increase in RE/MAX and Motto growth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing franchise fees

 

$

23,049

 

$

20,938

 

$

2,111

 

10.1

%

Annual dues

 

 

8,592

 

 

8,321

 

 

271

 

3.3

%

Broker fees

 

 

12,125

 

 

10,517

 

 

1,608

 

15.3

%

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue

 

 

5,611

 

 

5,783

 

 

(172)

 

(3.0)

%

Total revenue

 

$

49,377

 

$

45,559

 

$

3,818

 

8.4

%

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Broker Fees

Revenue from Broker fees increased primarily from the acquisition of INTEGRA and rising home prices, partially offset by lower total transactions per agent as compared to the prior year.

Marketing Funds Fees

Revenue from Marketing Funds fees increased primarily from the acquisition of INTEGRA and fewer agent recruiting initiatives in the current year.

Franchise Sales and Other Revenue

Franchise sales and other revenue increased primarily due to the acquisitions of the 2016 Acquired Regions, which added $3.5 million or 7.7%. Organic growth remained relatively flat as growth fromhigher attendance at our annual RE/MAX agent count increases were offset by a decrease in revenue recognized from preferred marketing arrangements and the impact of waiving approximately $1.7 million of continuing franchise fees and broker fees during the third quarter for hurricane-impacted associates. convention.

Continuing Franchise Fees

Revenue from continuing franchise fees increased primarily as a result of contributions from the 2016 Acquired Regions, which added $2.2 million, and agent count growth, which added $0.5 million.  Additionally, the Company waived approximately $1.1 million of continuing franchise fees during the third quarter for hurricane-impacted associates. 

Annual Dues

Revenue from annual dues increased primarily due to an increase in agent count in the U.S. and Canada. Revenue from annual dues is not affected by our acquisitions of Independent Regions because agents in the U.S. and Canadian Independent Regions already pay annual dues to us in the same amounts as agents in Company-owned regions.

Broker Fees

Revenue from broker fees increased primarily due to the acquisitions of the 2016 Acquired Regions, which contributed a $1.2 million increase, as well as organic growth of $0.4 million driven primarily by rising average home prices and agent count growth which contributed to a reduction in the mix of home sale transactions completed by agents that do not pay broker fees.  Additionally, the Company waived approximately $0.5 million of broker fees during the third quarter for hurricane-impacted associates. 

Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in revenue recognized from preferred marketing arrangements and a reduction in franchise sales.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in master franchise sales. 

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Operating Expenses

A summary of the components of our operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, operating and administrative expenses

 

$

31,832

 

$

20,539

 

$

(11,293)

 

(55.0)

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

4,286

 

 

3,889

 

 

(397)

 

(10.2)

%

Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net

 

 

451

 

 

(11)

 

 

(462)

 

n/a

 

Total operating expenses

 

$

36,569

 

$

24,417

 

$

(12,152)

 

(49.8)

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

74.1

%  

 

53.6

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, Operating and Administrative Expenses

Three Months Ended

Change

March 31, 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

2022

2021

$

%

Operating expenses:

Selling, operating and administrative expenses

$

47,831

$

43,676

$

(4,155)

(9.5)

%

Marketing Funds expenses

22,851

18,145

(4,706)

(25.9)

%

Depreciation and amortization

8,985

6,808

(2,177)

(32.0)

%

Settlement and impairment charges

3,735

(3,735)

n/m

Total operating expenses

$

83,402

$

68,629

$

(14,773)

(21.5)

%

Percent of revenue

91.6

%

94.9

%

n/m - not meaningful

Selling, operating and administrative expenses primarily consistedconsists of personnel costs, professional fee expenses, rent and related facility operations expense (including losses on subleases)lease costs and other expenses. Other expenses within Selling, operating and administrative expenses include certain marketing and production costs that are not paid by our related party advertising funds,the Marketing Funds, including travel and entertainment costs, and costs associated with our annual conventions in the U.S. and other events. events and technology services.

Three Months Ended

Change

March 31, 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

2022

2021

$

%

Selling, operating and administrative expenses:

Personnel

$

26,710

$

28,333

$

1,623

5.7

%

Professional fees

4,788

4,254

(534)

(12.6)

%

Lease costs

2,328

2,083

(245)

(11.8)

%

Other

14,005

9,006

(4,999)

(55.5)

%

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses

$

47,831

$

43,676

$

(4,155)

(9.5)

%

Percent of revenue

52.6

%

60.4

%

n/m - not meaningful

Total Selling, operating and administrative expenses increased as follows:

Personnel costs decreased primarily due to lower equity-based compensation expense, driven by $5.5 million of equity-based compensation expense due to the one-time acceleration of certain equity awards during the first quarter of 2021, see Note 11, Equity-Based Compensation. This decrease in equity-based compensation was partially offset by increased headcount, including from acquisitions, higher costs associated with acquiring and integrating new companies, and the reinstatement of the full 401(k) match.
Professional fees increased primarily due to an increase in legal fees. See section titled “Legal Proceedings,” set forth in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We expect to incur an additional $2.5 million to $3.5 million in legal expenses related to the Moehrl-related suits during the remainder of this year because of this ongoing litigation.

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Other selling, operating and administrative expenses increased primarily due higher travel and events expenses, primarily related to our annual RE/MAX agent convention, and increased investments in technology.

Marketing Funds Expenses

We recognize an equal and offsetting amount of expenses to revenue such that there is no impact to our overall profitability.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to new amortization related to our acquisitions.

Settlement and Impairment Charges

Impairment Charge - Leased Assets

During the first quarter of 2022, we subleased a portion of our corporate headquarters. As a result, we performed an impairment test on the portion subleased and recognized an impairment charge of $3.7 million. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information about our leases.

Other Expenses, Net

A summary of the components of our selling, operating and administrativeOther expenses, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016net is as follows:follows (in thousands, except percentages):  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Selling, operating and administrative expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personnel

 

$

11,981

 

$

9,729

 

$

(2,252)

 

(23.1)

%

Professional fees

 

 

3,855

 

 

2,702

 

 

(1,153)

 

(42.7)

%

Rent and related facility operations

 

 

5,877

 

 

2,139

 

 

(3,738)

 

n/a

 

Other

 

 

10,119

 

 

5,969

 

 

(4,150)

 

(69.5)

%

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses

 

$

31,832

 

$

20,539

 

$

(11,293)

 

(55.0)

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

64.5

%  

 

45.1

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

Change

March 31, 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

2022

2021

$

%

Other expenses, net:

Interest expense

$

(3,651)

$

(2,098)

$

(1,553)

(74.0)

%

Interest income

19

163

(144)

(88.3)

%

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

180

(20)

200

n/m

Total other expenses, net

$

(3,452)

$

(1,955)

$

(1,497)

(76.6)

%

Percent of revenue

3.8

%

2.7

%

n/m - not meaningful

Total selling, operating and administrativeOther expenses, increased as follows:

·

Personnel costs increased primarily due to personnel investments to support Motto and the 2016 Acquired Regions as well as an increase in charges for certain employee benefits. 

·

Professional fees increased primarily due to costs incurred in connection with litigation related to our 2013 acquisition of the net assets of Tails. 

·

Rent and related facility operations increased primarily due to a loss recognized related to subleasing a portion of our corporate office building. See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

·

Other selling, operating and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a net charge of $2.6 million incurred in connection with a litigation settlement related to our 2013 acquisition of the net assets of Tails and expenses incurred related to Motto, the 2016 Acquired Regions and the refresh of the RE/MAX brand, partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense related to the termination of a preferred marketing arrangement in 2016.

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Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to amortizationan increase in interest expense related to the franchise agreements acquired with the 2016 Acquired Regions, partially offset by certain acquired franchise agreements reaching the end of their contractual term and an adjustment recorded related to finalizing the purchase price for certain acquisitions.  See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information. 

Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net

The change in loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets, net was primarily due to the $463,000 loss recognized during the third quarter of 2017 for an estimated final settlement of certain provisionsbecause of the asset sale agreement relatedrefinance of and increase to the December 31, 2015 disposition of Sacagawea, LLC d/b/a RE/MAX Equity Group (“RE/MAX Equity Group”). See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information. 

Other Expenses, Net

A summary of the components of our other expenses, net for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, is as follows:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Other expenses, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

(2,598)

 

$

(2,121)

 

$

(477)

 

(22.5)

%

Interest income

 

 

145

 

 

32

 

 

113

 

n/a

 

Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)

 

 

273

 

 

(115)

 

 

388

 

n/a

 

Total other expenses, net

 

$

(2,180)

 

$

(2,204)

 

$

24

 

1.1

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

4.4

%  

 

4.8

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses, net remained relatively flat. Interest expense increased as a result of a higher principal balance of term loans outstanding under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility which replaced our 2013 Senior Secured Credit facility on December 15, 2016, offset by an increase(see Note 8, Debt, for more information) in foreignthe prior year. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) are primarily due to the strengtheningresult of transactions denominated in the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.Dollar.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate increased to 29.1%29.0% from 24.5%(3.0)% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and 2016, respectively. The increase2021, respectively, primarily driven by the vesting of equity based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2022 where the tax deductible expense was less than the GAAP expense, as compared to excess tax deductible expense as compared to GAAP expense related to vested equity awards in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a Canadian branch tax assessment on a significant distribution of cash from our Western Canada subsidiary to the United States which occurred during the third quarter of 2017.three months ended March 31, 2021. Our effective income tax rate depends on many factors, including a rate benefit attributable to the fact that the portion of RMCO’s earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are not subject to corporate-level taxes because RMCO is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore is treated as a “flow through“flow-through entity,” as well as annual changes in state and foreign income tax rates. See Note 3, Non-controlling Interest to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further details on the allocation of income taxes between RE/MAX Holdings and the non-controlling interest.interest and see Note 10, Income Taxes for additional information.

Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest, which represents the portion of earnings attributable to the economic interest in RMCO held by RIHI, decreased $3.8 million primarily due to a decrease in RMCO’s net income during the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016.

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Adjusted EBITDA

See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and for further discussion of our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA as well as a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), which is the most comparable GAAP measure for operating performance.

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Adjusted EBITDA was $25.8$27.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, an increase of $0.3$4.8 million from the comparable prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to $2.9 million in contributions from the 2016 Acquired RegionsINTEGRA acquisition, higher Broker fees revenue due to rising home prices, incremental revenue from fewer agent recruiting initiatives, and agent count growth,a price increase in RE/MAX Continuing franchise fees, partially offset by higher operating expenses relatedpersonnel costs due to Motto, certain employee benefitsheadcount increases and the refreshreinstatement of the RE/MAX brand. In addition, fee waivers for hurricane-impacted associates reduced Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $1.7 million.  full 401(k) match.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Revenue

A summary of the components of our revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing franchise fees

 

$

69,298

 

$

59,691

 

$

9,607

 

16.1

%

Annual dues

 

 

25,148

 

 

24,271

 

 

877

 

3.6

%

Broker fees

 

 

32,914

 

 

28,102

 

 

4,812

 

17.1

%

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue

 

 

19,065

 

 

19,704

 

 

(639)

 

(3.2)

%

Brokerage revenue

 

 

 —

 

 

112

 

 

(112)

 

n/a

 

Total revenue

 

$

146,425

 

$

131,880

 

$

14,545

 

11.0

%

Consolidated revenue increased primarily due to the acquisitions of the 2016 Acquired Regions, which added $10.2 million or 7.7%. Organic growth increased revenue $4.3 million or 3.3% primarily due to agent count increases and July 1, 2016 fee increases in our Company-owned Regions, offset by a decrease in revenue recognized from preferred marketing arrangements and the impact of waiving approximately $1.7 million of continuing franchise fees and broker fees during the third quarter for hurricane-impacted associates. 

Continuing Franchise Fees

Revenue from continuing franchise fees increased primarily as a result of contributions from the 2016 Acquired Regions, which added $6.5 million or 10.8%, an increase of $1.1 million as a result of July 1, 2016 fee increases in our Company-owned Regions and an increase of $1.8 million due to agent count growth.  Additionally, the Company waived approximately $1.1 million of continuing franchise fees for hurricane-impacted associates. 

Annual Dues

Revenue from annual dues increased primarily due to an increase in agent count in the U.S. and Canada. Revenue from annual dues is not affected by our acquisitions of Independent Regions because agents in the U.S. and Canadian Independent Regions already pay annual dues to us in the same amounts as agents in Company-owned regions.

Broker Fees

Revenue from broker fees increased primarily due to the acquisition of the 2016 Acquired Regions, which contributed a $3.2 million increase, as well as organic growth of $1.6 million driven primarily by rising average home prices and agent

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count growth which contributed to a reduction in the mix of home sale transactions completed by agents that do not pay broker fees.  Additionally, the Company waived approximately $0.5 million of broker fees for hurricane-impacted associates.

Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue

Franchise sales and other franchise revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in revenue recognized from preferred marketing arrangements and a reduction in franchise sales.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in master franchise sales and contributions from Motto and the 2016 Acquired Regions. 

Operating Expenses

A summary of the components of our operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, operating and administrative expenses

 

$

79,263

 

$

62,866

 

$

(16,397)

 

(26.1)

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

15,678

 

 

11,482

 

 

(4,196)

 

(36.5)

%

Loss on sale or disposition of assets, net

 

 

426

 

 

85

 

 

(341)

 

n/a

 

Total operating expenses

 

$

95,367

 

$

74,433

 

$

(20,934)

 

(28.1)

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

65.1

%  

 

56.4

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, Operating and Administrative Expenses

A summary of the components of our selling, operating and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Selling, operating and administrative expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personnel

 

$

33,582

 

$

31,040

 

$

(2,542)

 

(8.2)

%

Professional fees

 

 

10,354

 

 

7,269

 

 

(3,085)

 

(42.4)

%

Rent and related facility operations

 

 

10,398

 

 

6,513

 

 

(3,885)

 

(59.6)

%

Other

 

 

24,929

 

 

18,044

 

 

(6,885)

 

(38.2)

%

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses

 

$

79,263

 

$

62,866

 

$

(16,397)

 

(26.1)

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

54.1

%  

 

47.7

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Total selling, operating and administrative expenses increased as follows:

·

Personnel costs increased primarily due to personnel investments to support Motto and the 2016 Acquired Regions as well as an increase in charges for certain employee benefits, partially offset by severance and other related expenses recognized in the prior year.

·

Professional fees increased primarily due to legal fees most of which related to litigation involving our 2013 acquisition of the net assets of Tails as well as costs incurred related to the launch of Motto.

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·

Rent and related facility operations increased primarily due to a loss recognized related to subleasing a portion of our corporate office building.  See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

·

Other selling, operating and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a net charge of $2.6 million incurred in connection with a litigation settlement related to our 2013 acquisition of the net assets of Tails and expenses incurred related to the 2016 Acquired Regions, Motto, the refresh of the RE/MAX brand, the 2017 annual convention and investments to support our technology infrastructure.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense related the termination of a preferred marketing arrangement in 2016.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to amortization expense related to the franchise agreements acquired with the 2016 Acquired Regions, partially offset by certain acquired franchise agreements reaching the end of their contractual term. 

Loss on sale or disposition of assets, net

Loss on sale or disposition of assets, net increased primarily due to the $463,000 loss recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 for an estimated final settlement of certain provisions of the asset sale agreement related to the December 31, 2015 disposition of RE/MAX Equity Group. See Note 5, Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information. 

Other Expenses, Net

A summary of the components of our other expenses, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, is as follows:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Favorable/(Unfavorable)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

$

    

%

 

 

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Other expenses, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

(7,414)

 

$

(6,493)

 

$

(921)

 

(14.2)

%

Interest income

 

 

195

 

 

118

 

 

77

 

(65.3)

 

Foreign currency transaction gain

 

 

289

 

 

69

 

 

220

 

n/a

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

(136)

 

 

136

 

n/a

 

Total other expenses, net

 

$

(6,930)

 

$

(6,442)

 

$

(488)

 

(7.6)

%

Percent of revenue

 

 

4.7

%  

 

4.9

%  

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses, net increased mainly due to higher interest expense as a result of an increase in the principal balance of term debt outstanding under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility, which replaced our 2013 Senior Secured Credit facility on December 15, 2016.  

Provision for Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate increased to 24.7% from 23.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our effective income tax rate depends on many factors, including a rate benefit attributable to the fact that the portion of RMCO’s earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are not subject to corporate-level taxes because RMCO is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore is treated as a “flow through entity,” as well as annual changes in state and foreign income tax rates. See Note 3, Non-controlling Interest for further details on the allocation of income taxes between RE/MAX Holdings and the non-controlling interest.

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Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest, which represents the portion of earnings attributable to the economic interest in RMCO held by RIHI, decreased $3.3 million primarily due to a decrease in RMCO’s net income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016.

Adjusted EBITDA

See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and for further discussion of our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA as well as a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most comparable GAAP measure for operating performance. 

Adjusted EBITDA was $77.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $5.9 million from the comparable prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA primarily increased due to $8.1 million in contributions from the 2016 Acquired Regions, agent count growth, July 1, 2016 fee increases in our Company-owned Regions and an increase in master franchise sales. 

These increases are partially offset by higher operating expenses related to Motto, certain employee benefits, the refresh of the RE/MAX brand, litigation and a reduction in revenue recognized for preferred marketing arrangements. In addition, fee waivers granted for hurricane-impacted associates reduced Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $1.7 million. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has adopted rules to regulate the use in filings with the SEC and in public disclosures of financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. GAAP, such as Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds and Adjusted EBITDA and the ratios related thereto. These measures are derived on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds is a non-GAAP measure of financial performance that differs from the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Revenue excluding the Marketing Funds is calculated directly from our consolidated financial statements as Total revenue less Marketing Funds fees.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA (consolidated net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income and the provision for income taxes, each of which is presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), adjusted for the impact of the following items that are either non-cash or that we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance: lossgain or gainloss on sale or disposition of assets, settlement and sublease, loss on early extinguishment of debt,impairment charges, equity-based compensation expense, professional feesacquisition-related expense, gain or losses from changes in the tax receivable agreement liability, expense or income related to changes in the estimated fair value measurement of contingent consideration and certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of Class A common stock as a result of RIHI’s redemption of common units in RMCO and acquisition related expenses. During the first quarter of 2017, we revised our definition of Adjusted EBITDA to better reflect the performance of our business and comply with SEC guidance. We now adjust for equity-based compensation expense and no longer adjust for straight-line rent expense and severance related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA was revised in prior periods to reflect this change for consistency in presentation. other non-recurring items.

BecauseAs Adjusted EBITDA omits certain non-cash items and other non-recurring cash charges or other items, we believe that it is less susceptible to variances that affect our operating performance resulting from depreciation, amortization and other non-cash and non-recurring cash charges or other items. We present Adjusted EBITDA, and the related Adjusted EBITDA margin, because we believe they are useful as supplemental measures in evaluating the performance of our operating businesses and provides greater transparency into our results of operations. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as factors in evaluating the performance of our business.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures either in isolation or as a substitute for analyzing our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

·

these measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

·

these measures do not reflect our interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt;

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·

these measures do not reflect our income tax expense or the cash requirements to pay our taxes;

·

these measures do not reflect the cash requirements to pay dividends to stockholders of our Class A common stock and tax and other cash distributions to our non-controlling unitholders;

·

these measures do not reflect the cash requirements to pay RIHI and Oberndorf pursuant to the TRAs;

Tax Receivable Agreements (“TRAs”);

·

these measures do not reflect the cash requirements for share repurchases

although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often require replacement in the future, and these measures do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

·

although equity-based compensation is a non-cash charge, the issuance of equity-based awards may have a dilutive impact on earnings per share; and

·

other companies may calculate these measures differently, so similarly named measures may not be comparable.

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A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income for our consolidated results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016(loss) is set forth in the following table:table (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

 

(in thousands)

Net income

 

$

7,537

 

$

14,306

 

$

33,245

 

$

38,829

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

4,286

 

 

3,889

 

 

15,678

 

 

11,482

Interest expense

 

 

2,598

 

 

2,121

 

 

7,414

 

 

6,493

Interest income

 

 

(145)

 

 

(32)

 

 

(195)

 

 

(118)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

3,091

 

 

4,632

 

 

10,883

 

 

12,176

EBITDA

 

 

17,367

 

 

24,916

 

 

67,025

 

 

68,862

Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of assets and sublease, net (1)

 

 

3,980

 

 

(99)

 

 

3,859

 

 

(175)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

136

Equity-based compensation expense

 

 

868

 

 

501

 

 

2,161

 

 

1,812

Public offering related expenses

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

193

Acquisition related expenses (2)

 

 

3,566

 

 

169

 

 

4,398

 

 

699

Adjusted EBITDA (3)

 

$

25,781

 

$

25,487

 

$

77,443

 

$

71,527


Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Net income (loss)

$

2,945

$

1,763

Depreciation and amortization

8,985

6,808

Interest expense

3,651

2,098

Interest income

(19)

(163)

Provision for income taxes

1,205

(52)

EBITDA

16,767

10,454

Impairment charge - leased assets (1)

3,735

Equity-based compensation expense

5,637

12,054

Acquisition-related expense (2)

1,257

943

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration (2)

285

(280)

Other

236

(11)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

27,917

$

23,160

(1)

(1)

Represents loss (gain)the impairment recognized on the sale or disposition of assets as well as the losses (gains) on the sublease of a portion of ourthe Company’s corporate headquarters office building.

See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.

(2)

(2)

Acquisition related expenses includeAcquisition-related expense includes personnel, legal, accounting, advisory and consulting fees incurred in connection with our acquisitionthe evaluation, due diligence, execution and integration of certain assets of Tailsacquisitions.

(3)Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration include amounts recognized for changes in October 2013, the six independent regions that were acquired during 2016 (New York, Alaska, New Jersey, Georgia, Kentucky/Tennessee and Southern Ohio) and Motto. Costs include legal, accounting and advisory fees, consulting fees for integration services, and litigation settlement and fees specific to Tails.

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(3)

Below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA as previously reported to Adjusted EBITDA as currently reported:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

September 30, 2016

Adjusted EBITDA as previously reported

 

$

25,955

 

$

72,262

Equity-based compensation expense

 

 

501

 

 

1,812

Straight-line rent expense (a)

 

 

(169)

 

 

(580)

Severance related expenses (b)

 

 

(586)

 

 

(1,500)

Immaterial correction (c)

 

 

(214)

 

 

(467)

Adjusted EBITDA as currently reported

 

$

25,487

 

$

71,527


(a)

Represents the charge to appropriately record rent expense on a straight-line basis over the termestimated fair value of the lease arrangement taking intocontingent consideration escalation in monthly cash payments.

(b)

Includes severance and other related expenses due to organizational changes in our executive leadership.

(c)

Prior period amounts reflect an immaterial correction recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.liabilities. See Note 15, Immaterial Corrections9, Fair Value Measurements to Prior Period Financial Statementsthe accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview of Factors Affecting Our Liquidity

Our liquidity position has been positivelyis affected by the growth of our agent basefranchise networks and improving conditions in the real estate market. In this regard, our short-term liquidity position from time to time has been, and will continue to be, affected by the number ofseveral factors including agents in the RE/MAX network, particularly in Company-Owned Regions and open offices in the Motto network. Our cash flows are primarily related to the timing of:

(i)

cash receipt of revenues;

(ii)

payment of selling, operating and administrative expenses;

(iii)

investments in technology and the growth of our mortgage business;

(iv)

cash consideration for acquisitions and acquisition-related expenses;

(iv)

(v)

principal payments and related interest payments on our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility and 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility;

(v)

(vi)

dividend payments to stockholders of our Class A common stock;

(vi)

(vii)

distributions and other payments to non-controlling unitholders pursuant to the terms of RMCO’s fourth amended and restated limited liability company operating agreement (“the New RMCO, LLC Agreement”);

(vii)

(viii)

corporate tax payments paid by the Company; and

(viii)

(ix)

payments to the TRA Partiesparties pursuant to the TRAs.  

TRAs; and
(x)share repurchases.

We have satisfied these needs primarily through our existing cash balances, cash generated by our operations and funds available under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. We may also utilize our Senior Secured Credit Facility, and we may pursue other sources of capital that may include other forms of external financing, such as additional financing in the public capital markets, in order to increase our cash position and preserve financial flexibility as needs arise.

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Financing Resources

On December 15, 2016,RMCO and RE/MAX, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of RMCO, entered intohave a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and various lenders party thereto (the “2016 Senior“Senior Secured Credit Facility”), which. On July 21, 2021, we amended and restated the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility. The 2016our Senior Secured Credit Facility to fund the acquisition of INTEGRA and refinance our existing facility. The revised facility provides tofor a seven-year $460.0 million term loan facility and a five-year $50.0 million revolving loan facility. The revised facility also provides for incremental facilities under which RE/MAX, LLC $235.0may request to add one or more tranches of term facilities or increase any then existing credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $100 million in term loans(or a higher amount subject to the terms and a $10.0 million revolving facility. conditions of the Senior Secured Credit Facility), subject to lender participation.

The 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires RE/MAX, LLC to repay term loans at $1.2 million per quarter. We are also required to repay the term loans and reduce revolving commitments with (i) 100.0% of proceeds of any incurrence of additional debt not permitted by the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility, (ii) 100.0% of proceeds of asset sales and 100.0% of amounts recovered under insurance policies, subject to certain exceptions and a reinvestment right and (iii) 50.0%50% of excess cash flowExcess Cash Flow (or “ECF” as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility) at the end of the applicable fiscal year if

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RE/MAX, LLC’s total leverage ratioTotal Leverage Ratio (or “TLR” as defined in the 2016 Senior Secured Credit FacilityFacility) is in excess of 3.25:1.00, with such percentage decreasing4.25:1. If the TLR as RE/MAX, LLC’s leverage ratio decreases. The 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility required RE/MAX, LLC to repay term loans with 50% of excess cash flow at the end of the applicablelast day of such fiscal year is equal to or less than 4.25:1 but above 3.75:1, the repayment percentage is 25% of ECF and if its total leverage ratiothe TLR as defined therein was in excess of 2.50:1.00, withthe last day of such percentage decreasing as RE/MAX, LLC’s leverage ratio decreased.fiscal year is less than 3.75:1, no repayment from ECF is required.

The 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility is guaranteed by RMCO and RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998), LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of RE/MAX, LLC, and is secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of RMCO, RE/MAX, LLC and each guarantor.

Borrowings under the term loans and revolving loans accrue interest, at London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), provided that LIBOR shall be no less than 0.75% plus a maximum applicable margin of 2.75%.

RE/MAX, LLC entered into the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility, which was paid off when RE/MAX, LLC amended and restated the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility by entering into the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility, in July 2013 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and various lenders party thereto. Under the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility, RE/MAX, LLC borrowed $230.0 million in term loans and had a revolving line of credit available of up to $10.0 million. other operating companies.

The 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility, like the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility provides for customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness, liens, dispositions of property, dividends, transactions with affiliates and fundamental changes such as mergers, consolidations and liquidations. With certain exceptions, any default under any of our other agreements evidencing indebtedness in the amount of $15.0 million or more constitutes an event of default under the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. Certain of the restrictions under the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility are less restrictive, as compared with the comparable terms in the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility.

The 2016Borrowings under the term loans and revolving loans accrue interest, at our option on (a) LIBOR, provided LIBOR shall be no less than 0.50% plus an applicable margin of 2.50% and, provided further that such rate shall be adjusted for reserve requirements for eurocurrency liabilities, if any (the “LIBOR Rate”) or (b) the greatest of (i) the prime rate as quoted by the Wall Street Journal, (ii) the NYFRB Rate (as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility restrictsFacility) plus 0.50% and (iii) the aggregate acquisition consideration for permitted acquisitions,one-month Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%, (such greatest rate, the “ABR”) plus, in a situation in which RE/MAX, LLC would not be in pro forma compliance with a 3.5:1.0 total leverage ratio (basedeach case, an applicable margin of 1.50%. As of March 31, 2022, the interest rate on how suchthe term is defined therein),loan facility was 3.0%.

A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum (subject to $100.0 million in any fiscal year. The 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility also provides for incremental facilities, subject to lender participation, as long asreductions) accrues on the total leverage ratio (calculated as net debt to EBITDA as defined therein) remains below 4.00:1.00.  amount of unutilized revolving line of credit.

As of September 30, 2017, RE/MAX, LLCMarch 31, 2022, we had $229.4$451.1 million of term loans outstanding, net of an unamortized discount and issuance costs, and no revolving loans outstanding under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. If any loan or other amounts are outstanding under the revolving line of credit, the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires compliance with a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum accrues on the amount of unutilized revolving line of credit.

Sources and Uses of Cash

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2016,2021, we had $83.9$118.5 million and $57.6$126.3 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $1.8$16.5 million and $11.6$8.9 million, respectively, were denominated in foreign currencies, respectively. 

currencies.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities:activities (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Change

 

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

53,440

 

$

49,040

 

$

4,400

$

16,502

$

20,832

Investing activities

 

 

(1,781)

 

(21,067)

 

19,286

(3,723)

(4,381)

Financing activities

 

 

(26,408)

 

(36,577)

 

10,169

(16,068)

(13,638)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

1,076

 

 

373

 

 

703

274

92

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

26,327

 

$

(8,231)

 

$

34,558

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

(3,015)

$

2,905


Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, cashCash provided by operating activities increased primarily as a result of an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million. Also impacting cash flows from operating activities were:

·

the February 2016 payment of $3.3 million to satisfy liabilities from a litigation settlement that did not recur in the current year period;

·

an increase of $6.0 million in cash paid pursuant to the terms of the TRAs in the current period; and

·

timing differences on various other operating assets and liabilities.

Investing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, cash used in investing activities decreased primarily as a result of the acquisitions of RE/MAX of New York, RE/MAX of Alaska and Full House in 2016 and a reduction in the investments in our information technology infrastructure.

Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 cash used in financing activities decreased as a result of:

·

higher payments of certain employee related liabilities;

an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million;
a decreasedecrease due to higher interest payments of $12.7$1.5 million, due to the excess cash flow prepayment made on the 2013increase of our Senior Secured Credit Facility in March 2016 for which a similar payment was not made in 2017 pursuant to the revised terms of the 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility, partially offset by

July 2021; and

·

an increase of $1.7 million in cash paid to Class A common stockholderstiming differences on various operating assets and non-controlling unitholders due to our Board of Directors declaring a dividend of $0.18 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock in the first three quarters of 2017 compared to a dividend of $0.15 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock in the first three quarters of 2016. 

liabilities.

Cash PrioritiesInvesting Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 the change in cash (used in) provided by investing activities was primarily due to lower investments on our corporate headquarters refresh.

Financing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the change in cash provided by (used in) financing activities was primarily due to the initiation of our share repurchase program and an increase in principal payments on our Senior Secured Credit Facility.

Capital Allocation Priorities

Liquidity

Our objective is to maintain a strong liquidity position. We have existing cash balances, cash flows from operating activities, access to our revolving line of creditfacility and incremental facilities under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility available to support the needs of our business. As needs arise, we may seek additional financing in the public capital markets.

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Acquisitions

As part of our growth strategy, we may pursue reacquisitionsacquisitions of regional franchise rights in Independent Regions in the U.S. and Canada as well as additional acquisitions or investments in complementary businesses, services and technologies that would provide access to new markets, or customers,revenue streams, or otherwise complement or accelerate the growth of our existing operations. We wouldmay fund any such growth with various sources of capital including existing cash balances funds generatedand cash flow from operations, and access to our revolving line ofas well as proceeds from debt financings including under existing credit and incremental facilities under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. or new arrangements raised in the public capital markets.

Capital Expenditures

The total aggregate amount paid for purchases of property and equipment and purchased andcapitalization of developed software was $1.7$3.7 million and $3.2$4.4 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and 2016,2021, respectively. Amounts paid for purchases of property, equipmentThese amounts primarily relate to spend on our corporate headquarters refresh and software primarily related to investments in our information technology infrastructure and leasehold improvements.technology. In order to expand our technological capabilities,technology, we plan to continue to re-invest in our business in order to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the tools and services provided to the franchisees and agentsaffiliates in our network.networks. Total capital expenditures for 2017 is2022 are expected to be approximately $2.2between $10 million and $13 million.

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Return of Capital

Return of capital to shareholders is one of our primary capital allocation priorities. Our Board of Directors declared and we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.18$0.23 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock during the first second and third quarter of 2017, as disclosed in Note 4, Earnings Per Share and Dividends.2022. On November 1, 2017,April 27, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18$0.23 per share on all outstanding shares of Class A common stock, which was paidpayable on November 29, 2017May 25, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2017.  On February 21, 2018, the Company’sMay 11, 2022.

Our Board of Directors declaredhas authorized a quarterly dividendcommon stock repurchase program of $0.20 per share on all outstandingup to $100 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, 45,885 million shares of our Class A common stock which is payable onwere repurchased and retired for $1.3 million excluding commissions, at an average cost of $28.63. As of March 21, 201831, 2022, $98.7 million remained available under the share repurchase authorization.

Future capital allocation decision with respect to stockholdersreturn of record atcapital either in the close of business on March 7, 2018.  The declarationform of additional future dividends, and if declared, the amount of any such future dividend, or in the form of share repurchases, will be subject to our actual future earnings and capital requirements and any amounts authorized will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors; however, we currently intend to continue to pay a cash dividend on shares of Class A common stock on a quarterly basis. Directors.

Distributions and Other Payments to Non-controlling Unitholders (RIHI, Inc.)

Distributions to Non-Controlling Unitholders Pursuant to the New RMCO, LLC Agreement

As authorized by the New RMCO, LLC Agreement, RMCO makes cash distributions to its unitholders, RE/MAX Holdings and RIHI, also referred to as its members. In accordance with the New RMCO, LLC Agreement, distributions are required to be made by RMCO to its members on a pro-rata basis in accordance with each members’ ownership percentage in RMCO. These distributions have historically been either in the form of payments to cover its members’ estimated tax liabilities, dividend payments, or payments to ensure pro-rata distributions have occurred.

As a limited liability company (treated as a partnership for income tax purposes), RMCO does not incur significant domestic federal, state or local income taxes, as these taxes are primarily the obligations of its members. RMCO is generally required to distribute cash to its members to cover each member’s estimated tax liabilities, if any, with respect to their allocable share of RMCO earnings. Such distributions are required if any other distributions from RMCO (i.e., in the form of dividend payments) for the relevant period are otherwise insufficient to enable each member to cover its estimated tax liabilities. 

RE/MAX Holdings’ only source of cash flow from operations is in the form of distributions from RMCO. RE/MAX Holdings receives distributions from RMCO on a quarterly basis that are equal to the dividend payments RE/MAX Holdings’ make to the stockholders of its Class A common stock. As a result, absent any additional distributions, RE/MAX Holdings may have insufficient funds to cover its estimated tax and TRA liabilities. Therefore, as necessary, RMCO makes a separate distribution to RE/MAX Holdings, and because all distributions must be made on a pro-rata basis, RIHI receives a separate payment to ensure such pro-rata distributions have occurred. 

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Throughout the year until completion of its tax returns with respect to such year, RMCO may pay required or pro-rata true-up distributions to its members, if cash is available for such purposes, with respect to actual taxable income for the year. See Note 3, Non-controlling Interest for further details on distributions made by RMCO.

Payments Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreements

As of September 30, 2017, the Company reflected a total liability of $92.0 million under the terms of these TRAs.  The liability pursuant to the TRAs will increase in the future upon future exchanges by RIHI of RMCO common units, with the increase representing 85% of the estimated future tax benefits, if any, resulting from such exchanges. We receive funding from RMCO in order to fund the payment of amounts due under the TRAs.

The actual payments, and associated tax benefits, will vary depending upon a number of factors, including the timing of exchanges by RIHI, the price of our Class A common stock at the time of such exchanges, the amount and timing of the taxable income we generate in the future and the tax rate then applicable. We made additional payments of approximately $6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to the TRAs.

Distributions and other payments pursuant to the New RMCO, LLC Agreement and TRAs in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Distributions and other payments pursuant to the New RMCO, LLC Agreement:

 

 

 

 

 

Required distributions for taxes and pro rata distributions as a result of distributions to RE/MAX Holdings in order to satisfy its estimated tax liabilities

$

7,430

 

$

8,442

Three Months Ended

March 31, 

2022

2021

Distributions and other payments pursuant to the RMCO, LLC Agreement:

Pro rata distributions to RIHI as a result of distributions to RE/MAX Holdings in order to satisfy its estimated tax liabilities

$

5

$

Dividend distributions

 

6,783

 

 

5,652

2,889

2,889

Total distributions to RIHI

 

14,213

 

 

14,094

2,894

2,889

Payments pursuant to the TRAs

 

7,296

 

 

1,344

Total distributions to RIHI and TRA payments

$

21,509

 

$

15,438

$

2,894

$

2,889

Commitments and Contingencies

Except for the outstanding lease guarantees acquired in connection with the dispositions of our previously owned brokerages as disclosed inSee Note 13, 12, Commitments and Contingencies our management does not believe there are any other litigation matters involving us that could result, individually or in to the aggregate, in a material adverse effect on ouraccompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.statements for additional information.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no material off balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022.

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Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Our Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates disclosed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, for which there were no material changes, included:

·

Motto Goodwill

·

Franchise Agreements and Other Intangible Assets

·

Purchase Accounting for Acquisitions

·

Contingent Consideration

Deferred Tax Assets and TRA Liability

·

Income Tax Accounting

·

Payments Pursuant to the TRAs

·

General Litigation Matters

New Accounting Pronouncements

NewSee Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2016,Policies to the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from all leases on the consolidated balance sheets. ASU 2016-02 is required to be adopted by us on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual reporting period. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. We have not yet determined the effect of the standard on ouraccompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), with several subsequent amendments, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2018. We will use the modified retrospective transition method, which will result in restating each prior reporting period presented, fiscal years 2016 and 2017, in the year of adoption. Additionally, a cumulative effect adjustment will be recorded to the opening balance sheet as of the first day of fiscal year 2016, the earliest period presented.  The adoption of the new guidance will change the timing of recognition of franchise sales and franchise renewal revenue. Currently, we recognize revenue upon completion of a sale or renewal. Under the new guidance, franchise sales and renewal revenue, which are included in “Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, will be recognized over the contractual term of the franchise agreement. The impact to both “Franchise Sales and Other Franchise Revenue” and “Operating Income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for 2017 from this change will be a decrease of less than $2,000,000.  However, the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 will be adjusted in the first quarter of 2018 to reflect an increase in “Deferred revenue and deposits” of approximately $26,000,000.  The commissions related to franchise sales will be recorded as a contract asset and be recognized over the contractual term of the franchise agreement. Currently, we expense the commissions upon franchise sale completion. The impact from this change to “Selling, operating and administrative expenses” and “Operating Income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for 2017 is immaterial and the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 will be adjusted in the first quarter of 2018 to reflect an increase in “Total assets” of approximately $4,000,000.  We do not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on other revenue streams.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

We have operations both within the U.S. and globally and we are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business. These risks primarily include interest rate, foreign exchange and inflationcredit risks, as well as risks relating to changes in the general economic conditions in the countries where we conduct business. To reduce certain of these risks, we monitor the financial condition of our large franchisees. In addition, our investment strategy has been to invest in financial instruments that are highly liquid and mature within three months from the date of purchase. We do not currently use derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of certain of our market risk exposures norexposures. We do wenot use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Credit Risk

We are exposed to credit risk related to receivables from franchisees. We perform quarterly reviews of credit exposure above an established threshold for each franchisee and are in regular communication with those franchisees about their balance. For significant delinquencies, we will terminate the franchise. Bad debt expense is less than 1% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Interest Rate Risk

We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with borrowings under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility which bear interest at variable rates. At September 30, 2017, $232.7On March 31, 2022, $456.6 million in term loans were outstanding under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2017, the undrawn borrowing availability under the revolving line of credit under our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility was $10.0 million. We currently do not engage in any interest rate hedging activity, but given our variable rate borrowings, we monitor interest rates and if appropriate, may engage in hedging activity prospectively. The interest rate on our 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility entered into in December 2016 is currently based on LIBOR, subject to a floor of 0.75%0.50%, plus an applicable margin of 2.75%2.50%. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, the interest rate was 4.08%3.0%. If LIBOR rises such that our rate is above the floor, then each hypothetical 0.125%0.25% increase would result in additional annual interest expense of $0.3$1.1 million. To mitigate a portion of this risk, we invest our cash balances in short-term investments that earn interest at variable rates.

Currency Risk

We have a network of global franchisees in over 100110 countries and territories. Fees imposed on independent franchisees and agents in foreign countries are charged in the local currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies and cash held in foreign currencies can result, and have resulted, in fluctuations in our(a) revenue and operating income (loss) due to a portion of our revenue being denominated in foreign currencies and (b) foreign exchange transaction gains and losses due primarily to cash, accounts receivable and liability balances denominated in foreign currencies, with the Canadian dollar representing the most significant exposure. We currently do not engage in anyTo mitigate a portion of this risk related to (b), we enter into short-term foreign exchange hedging activity but may do so in the future. currency contracts, such as forwards, to minimize exposures related to foreign currency. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for more information. In addition, we actively convert cash balances into U.S. dollars to mitigate currency risk on cash positions.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, a hypothetical 5% strengthening/weakening in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar would have resulted in a decrease/increase to pre-taxoperating income (loss) of approximately $0.3$0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. related to currency risk (a) above.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that

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evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting described below.effective.

Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Management has determined that the Company did not have an effective risk assessment process to identify and assess the financial reporting risks related to benefits provided by principal stockholders.  As a consequence, the Company did not have effective controls and training of personnel over the identification and communication of related party transactions to financial reporting personnel, management and the Board, as appropriate, to identify and evaluate recognition, measurement and disclosure of such transactions. These control deficiencies resulted in misstatements in the consolidated financial statements that were corrected in current and prior periods as discussed in Note 15, Immaterial Corrections to Prior Period Financial Statements. These control deficiencies create a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement to the consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis, and, therefore, management concluded that the control deficiencies represent a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of September 30, 2017.

Notwithstanding the material weakness, management believes the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Remediation Plans

To remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, we are making several changes, including the following: 

·

adopting additional policies and procedures for reviewing and approving transactions involving our senior management and controlling stockholder

·

strengthening our process for ensuring the Company has a complete and accurate accounting of all related party transactions involving principal stockholders

·

providing additional training to all officers and directors related to reporting and review of certain transactions

·

adopting enhanced procedures for the review by our Chief Compliance Officer and Board of Directors of related party transactions. 

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Several of these changes have already been implemented and the Company continues to work on the remainder.  However, the material weakness will not be considered fully remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.  We expect the remediation will be completed in 2018, but there can be no assurance that we will meet this goal and we may also conclude that additional measures are required to remediate the material weakness which may necessitate additional implementation and evaluation time.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Except as related to the material weakness and remedial measures described above, thereThere have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during our third fiscalfirst quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved in litigation, claims and other proceedings relating to the conduct of our business.business, and the disclosures set forth in Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies relating to certain legal matters is incorporated herein by reference. Such litigation and other proceedings may include, but are not limited to, actions relating to intellectual property, commercial arrangements, franchising arrangements, brokerage disputes, vicarious liability based upon conduct of individuals or entities outside of our control including franchisees and independent agents, and employment law claims. Litigation and other disputes are inherently unpredictable and subject to substantial uncertainties and unfavorable resolutions could occur. WeOften these cases raise complex factual and legal issues, which are subject to risks and uncertainties and which could require significant time and resources from management. Although we do not believe we have any currently pending litigation of which the outcome will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operations; however,operations, there are inherent uncertainties in litigation and other claims and regulatory proceedings against usand such pending matters could result in unexpected expenses and liabilityliabilities and could alsomight materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operations, andincluding our reputation.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, please see “Risk Factors” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 Annual Report”).  In addition, the following risk factor updates and supplements the risk factors described in our 2016 Annual Report.   Except as provided below, there10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in our 20162021 Annual Report.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

Our business is dependent on key personnel including key members of our senior management team and loss of key individuals, or the inability to retain additional qualified personnel could adversely affect our operations, our brand and our financial performance.

Our senior management team has recently undergone significant changes in personnel,  including the completion of transitioning the CEO role from David Liniger, who has been serving as Co-CEO and principal executive officer, to Adam Contos, who will now serve as our sole CEO and as principal executive officer.  We also recently enhanced the role of our Lead Independent Director in order to provide additional involvement by our board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) to support the senior management team during this period of transition and to enhance our governance at the Board of Directors level in part in response to the findings of the Special Committee (as defined below).

Our future success will likely continue to depend heavily on the efforts and abilities of key personnel including our CEO, Adam Contos and other members of our senior management, other key employees and the services of our Lead Independent Director, Richard Covey. The loss of services from any of these key personnel could make it more difficult to successfully operate our business and achieve our business goals. In addition, we do not maintain key employee life insurance policies on Mr. Contos or our other key employees. As a result, we may not be able to cover the financial loss we may incur in losing the services of any of these individuals.

In the event of the loss of the services of any of such key personnel, we may be unable to implement or execute upon our corporate succession plan due to factors including the timing of the loss relative to the development of key successor employees or the loss of those successors themselves.

Our ability to retain such key personnel and other key individuals is generally subject to numerous factors, including the compensation and benefits we pay, our ability to provide pathways for professional development and overall morale. As such, we could suffer significant attrition among these key individuals unexpectedly. Competition for qualified personnel in the real estate franchising industry is intense, and we cannot assure you that we will be successful in attracting and retaining qualified employees.

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The Special Committee investigation has caused us to incur significant expenses,  and wemay continue to incur additional expenses and other adverse effects following the completion of the Special Committee investigation as we implement remedial measures in response to the findings of the Special Committee and address other consequences of the investigation.

In October 2017, our Board of Directors appointed a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) to investigate actions of certain members of our senior management. The Special Committee completed its investigation in February 2018 and identified previously undisclosed transactions involving a loan of personal funds from the Company’s then CEO and principal executive officer, David Liniger, to the Company’s then COO, Adam Contos, as well as certain other personal transactions, including cash and non-cash gifts from David and Gail Liniger to Mr. Contos and others. Although the loan, gifts, and other transactions between the Linigers and Mr. Contos did not involve use of any corporate funds, the Special Committee concluded that these transactions created an actual or apparent conflict of interest. The Special Committee also concluded that Mr. Liniger and Mr. Contos violated the Company’s Code of Ethics by engaging in certain transactions and by failing to report those transactions to the Company. The Special Committee also identified instances of noncompliance with other Company policies related to workplace conduct that were limited to actions of Mr. Liniger and did not extend to other members of the Company’s leadership team.

As a result of the Special Committee investigation, the Company’s management team is implementing, under the oversight of the Board of Directors, remedial measures to address various findings of the Special Committee as well as to address deficiencies in our internal controls. These efforts include among other matters (i) enhanced corporate policies and practices including with respect to gifts, loans, conflicts of interest and workplace conduct, (ii) enhanced procedures and practices concerning reporting including with respect to compliance matters, (iii) enhanced training on a range of matters including the responsibilities of officers and leaders related to workplace conduct and various compliance issues, (iv) a range of other actions designed to reinforce changes to the corporate culture in key areas including compliance and workplace practices, and (v) various remedial measures in connection with the deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting including an identified material weakness.  The remedial measures referred to above are in process are not complete as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and it is expected that these remedial measures and improvements to governance and corporate policies and practices will continue in future periods over a sustained period of time. See “Item 4—Controls and Procedures.”

During the fourth quarter of 2017, we incurred $2.6 million in expenses related to the Special Committee investigation, and we will continue to incur significant expenses in the first quarter of 2018 and future periods related to the Special Committee investigation and the ongoing implementation of the remedial measures adopted as a result of the findings of the Special Committee.

Some of the anticipated increase in costs will result from enhanced procedures and corrective measures that we need to take with respect to public company compliance work including with respect to our internal controls and disclosures controls and procedures in order to report our financial results and file our SEC filings in a timely manner.  In addition, our Board of Directors, senior management and other employees have spent, and will continue to spend, significant time and resources in connection with the Special Committee investigation and the response to the findings of the Special Committee including the adoption and implementation of remedial measures.  The time and attention required for these matters may divert management and our Board of Directors from other actions that would be devoted toward our operations and the implementation of our business strategy and thereby could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

As a consumer-facing company, maintaining, protecting and enhancing the “RE/MAX” brand is critical to growing our business. The findings by the Special Committee could adversely affect our reputation, our brand and our ability to obtain new business or retain existing business, attract and retain employees, access the capital markets and secure financing, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and the market price of our common stock.

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We may experience legal proceedings related to the matters underlying the Special Committee investigation and such legal proceedings may result in adverse findings, the imposition of fines or other penalties, increased costs and expenses and the diversion of management’s time and resources.

We may experience legal proceedings including investigations, securities class action claims and/or derivative litigation related to matters reviewed by the Special Committee. The Company has advised the staff of the SEC regarding the internal investigation being undertaken by the Special Committee.  The SEC is performing its own investigative review of certain matters related to the Special Committee investigation.  The Company has been, and intends to continue, cooperating fully with the SEC with respect to its review of these matters.  

Any legal proceedings related to the Special Committee investigation including any shareholder derivative litigation or governmental inquiries or investigations may divert management’s time and attention and may result in the incurrence of significant expense, including legal fees. Such legal proceedings could also have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows including as a result of such expenses or arising from any consequences of such legal proceedings including damages, monetary fines, sanctions, penalties, adverse publicity and damage to reputation. 

We have identified control deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting that constitute a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. If we are unable to remediate these control deficiencies including this material weakness, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and thereby adversely affect the market price of our common stock.  

As disclosed in Item 4 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company did not have an effective risk assessment process to identify and assess the financial reporting risks related to benefits provided by principal stockholders.  As a consequence, the Company did not have effective controls and training of personnel over the identification and communication of related party transactions to financial reporting personnel, management, and the Board, as appropriate, to identify and evaluate recognition, measurement and disclosure of such transactions.

In particular, the Company’s controls failed to timely identify, record and disclose certain transactions between the Company’s non-Executive Chairman and Co-Founder and other Company personnel. A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

As a result of this material weakness, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of September 30, 2017 and our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2017.  These control deficiencies have been in existence for a substantial period of time, but we are actively engaged in developing and implementing remedial measures designed to address these control deficiencies including the identified material weakness, but we have not remedied these matters as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and can provide no assurance that we will be successful in remediating these deficiencies or the material weakness in a timely manner, or at all, or that we will not identify additional deficiencies and material weaknesses in the future. If our remedial measures are insufficient to address these deficiencies or the material weakness, or if additional material weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting are discovered or occur in the future, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and thereby adversely affect the perception of our business and the market price of our common stock. See “Item 4—Controls and Procedures.”

We have recently experienced changes in our senior management team, our management structure and our governance, any of which changes may be disruptive to, or cause uncertainty in, our business, which may have an adverse effect on our financial performance and results of operations.

We have recently experienced significant changes in our senior management team and in our management structure. On February 14, 2018, we announced that we had completed the transition of CEO responsibilities from our Co-Founder

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David Liniger, who had previously been serving as our Co-CEO and principal executive officer, to Adam Contos, who was previously Co-CEO with Mr. Liniger. Effective February 14, 2018, Mr. Contos became our sole CEO and our principal executive officer. Mr. Liniger continues to serve on our Board of Directors as non-executive Chairman. In addition, the Board of Directors broadened the scope of authority and responsibilities of our Lead Independent Director position, in part to assist with the Company’s further response to the findings of the Special Committee and to provide enhanced Board oversight and involvement during the transition in management roles.  Richard Covey has been appointed to serve as the Lead Independent Director.

These changes in our senior management team and our governance structure and the short time period over which they occurred may be disruptive to, or cause uncertainty in, our business. In addition, our future success will depend in part on Mr. Contos’ successful transition to his role as the sole CEO and principal executive officer.  One of the findings of the Special Committee was that Mr. Contos had violated our Code of Ethics in connection with the failure to disclose the loan and certain other transactions involving Mr. Liniger. 

David Liniger transitioned to the role of non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors on February 14, 2018.  Findings of the Special Committee included that Mr. Liniger had violated our Code of Ethics in connection with the failure to disclose the loan and certain other transactions involving Mr. Contos.  The Special Committee also identified instances of noncompliance with other Company policies related to workplace conduct, which were limited to Mr. Liniger’s actions and did not extend to other members of senior management. For more information regarding the Special Committee investigation, see “Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Special Investigation.”

The Board of Directors appointed Richard Covey to serve as Lead Independent Director with enhanced authority and responsibilities in order to provide additional oversight and assistance to the senior management team from the Board of Directors during this period of transition in the management and governance structure of the Company. 

There can be no assurance that we will manage to navigate successfully the transition in our management and governance structure that we have begun to implement during the time period of the conclusion of the Special Committee investigation.  In addition, the transition structure that we are implementing may not prove to be successful in certain respects and we may experience other developments that lead us to implement further changes in governance and management structure.

Our financial condition and results of operations may suffer if we experience adverse developments our outcomes in connection with our efforts to manage the transition in our management team and governance structure.  In the event that our management team is unable to effectively manage our business, for example, during this time period, we may experience a decline in our business and results of operation.  In addition, uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of these management and governance transitions may harm our business in other ways and may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.

Risks Related to Our Organizational Structure

RIHI has substantial control over us including over decisions that require the approval of stockholders, and its interest in our business may conflict with yours.

RIHI is controlled by David Liniger, our current Chairman and Co-Founder, and Gail Liniger, our Vice Chair and Co-Founder, respectively, holds a majority of the combined voting power of our capital stock through its ownership of 100% of our outstanding Class B common stock. Although the Class B common stock has no economic rights, shares of Class B common stock entitle the holder, without regard to the number of shares of Class B common stock held, to a number of votes on matters presented to stockholders of RE/MAX Holdings that is equal to two times the aggregate number of common units of RMCO held by such holder, and unless certain events occur, may continue to do so until October 7, 2018.

Accordingly, RIHI, acting alone, has the ability to approve or disapprove substantially all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders. These rights may enable RIHI to consummate transactions that may not be in the best interests of

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holders of our Class A common stock or, conversely, prevent the consummation of transactions that may be in the best interests of holders of our Class A common stock. In addition, although RIHI has voting control of us, RIHI’s entire economic interest in us is in the form of its direct interest in RMCO through the ownership of RMCO common units, the payments it may receive from us under its tax receivable agreement and the proceeds it may receive upon any redemption of its RMCO common units, including issuance of shares of our Class A common stock upon any such redemption and any subsequent sale of such Class A common stock. As a result, RIHI’s interests may conflict with the interests of our Class A common stockholders. For example, RIHI may have a different tax position from us which could influence its decisions regarding certain transactions, especially in light of the existence of the tax receivable agreements that we entered into in connection with our IPO, and whether and when we should terminate the tax receivable agreements and accelerate our obligations thereunder. In addition, the structuring of future transactions may take into consideration the tax or other considerations of RIHI, even in situations where no similar considerations are relevant to us.

In addition, Mr. Liniger served as our Co-CEO until February 2018. As described above, in connection with its investigation, the Special Committee concluded that Mr. Liniger violated the Company’s Code of Ethics and other Company policies. Although Mr. Liniger is no longer involved in the day-to-day management of the Company, his control of RIHI and therefore his position as a controlling shareholder of the Company, as well as his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors, may allow him to exert significant influence over the decisions of management and our business, which may result in conflicts with other members of the Board of Directors.

Risks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

The dual class structure of our common stock has the effect of concentrating voting control with RIHI and David Liniger, our Chairman and Co-Founder, as well as his spouse Gail Liniger, our Vice Chair and Co-Founder.

The Class B common stock has no economic rights but entitles the holder, without regard to the number of shares of Class B common stock held, to a number of votes on matters presented to stockholders of RE/MAX Holdings that is equal to two times the aggregate number of common units of RMCO held by such holder. Our Class A common stock has one vote per share.

Based on the voting rights associated with our Class B common stock, and the number of common units of RMCO that RIHI currently owns, RIHI holds nearly 60% of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock. As a result, RIHI controls a majority of the combined voting power of our common stock and therefore is able to control all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval. This concentrated control will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters for the foreseeable future.

RIHI is a Delaware corporation that is majority owned and controlled by David Liniger, our Chairman and Co-Founder, and Gail Liniger, our Vice Chair and Co-Founder. Mr. Liniger served as our Co-CEO until February 2018. As described above, in connection with its investigation, the Special Committee concluded that Mr. Liniger violated the Company’s Code of Ethics and other Company policies. Although Mr. Liniger is no longer involved in the day-to-day management of the Company, his control of RIHI and therefore his position as a controlling shareholder of the Company gives him significant influence over the decisions of management. Any differences in the interests of Mr. Liniger and the interests of owners of our Class A common stock may have a negative impact on the market price of our Class A common stock and may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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

None.Our Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program of up to $100 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 45,885 million shares of our Class A common stock were repurchased and retired for $1.3 million excluding commissions, at an average cost of $28.63. As of March 31, 2022, $98.7 million remained available under the share repurchase authorization.

The following table sets forth stock repurchases for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

Approximate Dollar

Total Number of Shares

Value of Shares that

Purchased as part of

May Yet be Purchased

Publicly Announced

Average price

Under the Plans or

Period

Plans or Programs

Paid per share

Programs (in millions)

March 1 - 31

45,885

$

28.63

$

98,686,448

Total

45,885

$

28.63

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

On March 14, 2018, the Compensation Committee approved compensation increases for Adam Contos based on his promotion to Chief Executive Officer, including: (i) an increase in base salary to $650,000 per year, (ii) a 2018 cash incentive bonus target of 60% of base salary and (iii) a 2018 RSU equity award target of 100% of base salary.  The Company has not yet approved detailed metrics for the 2018 Performance Evaluation and Incentive Plan for cash bonus payments or the performance and vesting terms for 2018 long-term equity incentive compensation awards for officers.  The 2018 cash bonus and equity award for Adam Contos will be subject to the final terms and incentive goals approved by the Compensation Committee for such bonus program and such equity awards for 2018.

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

  

Exhibit Description

  

Form

  

File
Number

  

Date of
First Filing

  

Exhibit
Number

  

Filed
Herewith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

 

10-Q

 

001-36101

 

11/14/2013

 

3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

 

10-Q

 

001-36101

 

11/14/2013

 

3.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

Form of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.’s Class A common stock certificate.

 

S-1

 

333-190699

 

9/27/2013

 

4.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.1

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Exhibit No.

  

Exhibit Description

  

Form

  

File
Number

  

Date of
First Filing

  

Exhibit
Number

  

Filed
Herewith

2.1

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 3, 2021, by and among A La Carte U.S., LLC, A La Carte Investments Canada, Inc., RE/MAX, LLC, Brodero Holdings, Inc., and Fire-Ball Holdings Corporation, Ltd.

8-K

001-36101

6/3/2021

2.1

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

10-Q

001-36101

11/14/2013

3.1

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

8-K

001-36101

2/22/2018

3.1

4.1

Form of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.’s Class A common stock certificate.

S-1

333-190699

9/27/2013

4.1

10.1

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and among RMCO, LLC, RE/MAX, LLC, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. (Exhibits and schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant hereby undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any omitted exhibits and schedules upon request by the SEC.)

8-K

001-36101

7/21/2021

10.1

10.2

Executive Separation and General Release Agreement

8-K

001-36101

1/11/2022

10.1

10.3

Interim Executive Agreement

8-K

001-36101

1/11/2022

10.2

10.4

Form of Reward and Retention Agreement

8-K

001-36101

1/11/2022

10.3

10.5

Stock Option Grant Notice and Award Agreement

X

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

X

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

X

32.1

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

X

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Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File
Number

Date of
First Filing

Exhibit
Number

Filed
Herewith

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document – The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

X

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

X

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

X

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

X

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

X

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

X

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

X

† Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

36

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date:

March 15, 2018April 28, 2022

By:

/s/ Adam M. ContosStephen P. Joyce

Adam M. ContosStephen P. Joyce

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

March 15, 2018April 28, 2022

By:

/s/ Karri R. Callahan

Karri R. Callahan

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:

March 15, 2018April 28, 2022

By:

/s/ Brett A. Ritchie

Brett A. Ritchie

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

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