Timeshare Market Update - Western Reserve Partners
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Timeshare Market Update - Western Reserve Partners
Western Reserve Partners LLC 200 Public Square Suite 3750 Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: 216.589.0900 www.wesrespartners.com Market Overview Inside this issue: Timeshare Market Update Timeshare Market Update As the timeshare market continues to recover from the dramatic contraction of the tourism industry 2 and overall decline in consumer discretionary spending, Western Reserve believes a “dose of equity” is needed to aid this recovery and recapitalize this highly leveraged industry Improvement in Securitization Issuances Significant consolidation is expected among smaller private operators, which do not possess critical 2011 Brings an Increase in Activity to the Timeshare Capital Markets mass to pursue public equity and are too small and complex for most institutional investors; however, the current market environment bodes well for strategic buyers seeking to execute roll-up acquisition strategies, thereby growing their operating platform Timeshare Consumer and Operator Outlook Many timeshare operators are seeking additional capital, but most are pursuing alternatives to Larger Operators are Capitalizing on Current Capital Markets Conditions The timeshare industry is notoriously complex due to the nature of the relationships among Capital Markets Overview traditional industry-specific debt financing timeshare developers, resort managers, customers, lenders and shareholders; however, this situation represents a unique investment opportunity to those who understand such intricacies 4 Select M&A Transaction Activity Currently, there are several institutional investors working to develop an understanding of the Relevant Public Comparable Metrics Transaction In Focus industry, but there is room for only a handful of sponsors due to its size and complexity Public Market Performance 5 The timeshare industry declined precipitously during the most recent recession due to excess Company Overview leverage, collateral deterioration and a weakening in resort real estate valuations; however, the industry has recovered from its 2009 lows and is continuing its recovery in-line with the broader market Transaction Overview Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced in February 2011 that it will spin off its timeshare operations and development business to provide investors with a “pure play” timeshare firm while refocusing Marriott International’s strategy toward traditional hospitality management functions MAR’s decision to spin off its timeshare business as an independent, NYSE-listed firm will improve Western Reserve Partners delivers customized investment banking solutions for middle-market companies. The firm’s Managing Directors average more than 15 years of experience and have directly executed more than 550 transactions. Western Reserve is a member of M&A International Inc., the world’s leading alliance of investment banking firms, with 47 members and more than 500 professionals across 41 countries. investor awareness and understanding of the industry, as many analysts who currently cover MAR are expected to continue coverage of Marriott’s timeshare segment following the spin off MAR’s spin off will add transparency to an industry often overlooked by Wall Street MAR is 3.0 to 5.0 times larger than many of its smaller public counterparts and if the MAR offering performs well, this may allow for the possibility of other timeshare related equity offerings Timeshare Index[1] Performance Versus Broader Market Indices Indexed at 100 - 06/13/2006 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Jun-06 Nov-06 Apr-07 Sep-07 Feb-08 Jul-08 Dec-08 May-09 Oct-09 Mar-10 Aug-10 Jan-11 Jun-11 Timeshare Index DJIA S&P 500 Nasdaq [1] Timeshare Index includes Silverleaf, Bluegreen, Wyndham, Marriott, Starwood; Silverleaf was acquired in May 2011Source: Capital IQ Mergers & Acquisitions l Capital Raising l Real Estate l Restructuring & Bankruptcy l Valuation Services Timeshare Market Update 2 Improvement in Securitization Issuances Wyndham’s Historical Securitizations Timeshare developers typically provide financing options for their (% Yield) (% Advance Rate) customers, charging average interest rates between 12% and 16% Following sales of timeshare interests, developers often pool and securitize balances due from customers; these securities are issued to the public and typically are guaranteed by the developers. Larger, diversified developers (e.g., Wyndham) enjoy higher advance rates and lower yields Before the economic downturn, timeshare companies issued collateralized debt securities at advance rates between 80% and 90% and with yields between 6% and 8%; however, beginning in 2008 advances on customer receivables plummeted to rates below 60% with yields soaring above 10% 12% 100% 10% 90% 8% 80% 6% 70% 4% 60% 2% 50% 0% 40% In 2008, timeshare companies began collecting and publishing the credit quality of customers’ securitized accounts receivable, as measured by purchasers’ average FICO scores; as a result of this additional disclosure, the yields on many classes of timeshare ABS rose significantly Yield Advance Rate Currently, timeshare companies are completing receivable securitizations of receivables backed by customers with average FICOs between 700 and 725 and expect advance rates of approximately 75% to 90%; these receivable securitizations are yielding between 5% and 8%, many ABS classes backed by purchasers with undisclosed FICO scores typically yield 12% In the past, timeshare companies derived significant cash flow from the interest rate spread on financed purchases and ABS yields; however, due to the perilous combination of rising customer defaults, declining advance rates and escalating yields, this source of cash has been limited 2011 Brings an Increase in Activity to the Timeshare Capital Markets May-2011: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Estate of Island One Resorts, a large private operator of nine resort properties is recapitalized and reorganized by Timeshare Acquisitions LLC May-2011: Cerberus Capital Management closes its $94m acquisition of Silverleaf Resorts (announced on February 3, 2011), a 75% premium over Silverleaf’s pre-announcement market capitalization. Apr-2011: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Estate of Tempus Resorts, assets are acquired by Tempus Resort Acquisitions LLC, an affiliate of Diamond Resort Holdings and Guggenheim Partners Feb-2011: Marriott International announced the spin off of its timeshare business, Marriott Vacation Club International. Many analysts expect the offering to be priced between 7.0x – 10.0x Enterprise Value to 2012P EBITDA (“EV/EBITDA”) Recent Public Timeshare Operators’[1] Performance Indexed at 100 - 06/14/2010 Silverleaf acquisition announced at $2.50 a share 210 190 170 150 130 110 90 70 50 Jun-10 Jul-10 Aug-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Nov-10 Dec-10 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 SVLF BXG WYN MAR HOT [1] Operators: SVLF – Silverleaf Resorts, BXG – Bluegreen Corporation, WYN – Wyndham Worldwide, MAR – Marriott International, HOT – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sources: ARDA AIF Foundation; Company Filings; Capital IQ Mergers & Acquisitions l Capital Raising l Real Estate l Restructuring & Bankruptcy l Valuation Services Timeshare Market Update 3 Timeshare Consumer and Operator Outlook Buyers now perceive timeshare purchases almost solely as a lifestyle investment Timeshare owners continue to fall behind on timeshare loans; however, default rates as of December 2010 were at 8.5%, down from their peak in January 2010 when 10.0% of timeshare owners were in default Timeshare Secondary Market Sale Prices Net timeshare originations plunged 35% to $6.3 billion in 2009 and are down over 40% from the 2007 peak. Total revenues for many of the larger public operators increased in 2010 due to stabilization in receivables portfolios and stronger interest income 0% 15% 20% 25% 30% 20.0% $1,000 - $5,000 17.0% $5,000 - $10,000 14.0% Median: $9,000 $10,000 - $25,000 25.0% $25,000 - $50,000 8.0% $50,000 - $100,000 The resale market for timeshare owners has been difficult to navigate, with a 2010 median resale price of $9,000 and some resales selling as low as 10% of the original purchase price 7.0% $100,000 + 9.0% Resale Price (% of Resale Purchasers) In some instances, cash-strapped timeshare owners are trying to give their units back to developers, but most developers already have excess inventory Major Public Operators’ Timeshare Related Revenue ($ in millions) Timeshare operators have been under pressure to trim HOA fees; however, this may lessen as hotel and condominium occupancy and rental rates rise Larger Operators are Capitalizing on Current Capital Markets Conditions 10% $0 - $1,000 $7,799 $255 $8,000 $684 $6,000 5% The industry is currently in need of a “reset” period where pricing needs to adjust to reflect perceived value. This reset period has been delayed as pricing adjustments have been limited by lenders, who are unwilling to take discounts on developer debt balances Larger timeshare operators such as Marriott, Wyndham, Starwood, Hilton, Disney, Bluegreen and Silverleaf have shored up balance sheets and have effectively navigated the recent recession. These operators have been successfully issuing securitizations, with five of these major operators issuing securitizations totaling approximately $2.5b in 2010 and 2011YTD The timeshare securitization market is recovering with securitization issuance totaling $1.5b, $1.8b and over $2.5b, in 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively Note restructuring has produced credit enhancements, helping larger operators mitigate and absorb the recent increase in membership defaults. Credit enhancements including overcollateralization, additional reserves and excess spread have been implemented by larger timeshare operators There is a current dislocation in the timeshare capital markets as larger operators are able to access capital while smaller, distressed operators are in need of and currently seeking capital $7,040 $264 $595 $5,814 $1,750 $2,065 $1,153 $4,000 $2,000 $237 $367 $5,997 $226 $365 $6,099 $232 $380 $1,439 $1,546 $1,544 $674 $688 $709 $3,097 $3,172 $894 $3,643 $3,537 2007 2008 WYN $3,234 $0 HOT 2009 MAR BXG 2010 LTM 2011 SVLF Public Operators’ 2010 & 2011YTD Securitizations ($ in millions) $1,800 $1,500 $1,535 Total Securitization Issuance ~$2.5b $1,200 $900 $600 $300 $304 $300 $229 $135 $0 WYN SVLF HOT MAR BXG Sources: ARDA AIF Foundation; Company Filings; Capital IQ Mergers & Acquisitions l Capital Raising l Real Estate l Restructuring & Bankruptcy l Valuation Services Capital Markets Overview 4 Select M&A Transaction Activity Timeshare lenders are looking for long-term solutions when dealing with distressed assets. They prefer “fee for service” or other mortgage portfolio work-outs over upfront discounts on their debt Select Transactions Select distressed recapitalizations and acquisitions include: – May-2011: Island One Resorts, a large private operator of nine resort properties consisting of a customer base of over 50,000 owners is recapitalized and reorganized by Timeshare Acquisitions LLC – Apr-2011: Tempus Resorts is acquired by Tempus Resort Acquisitions LLC, an affiliate of the Diamond Resort Holdings and Guggenheim Partners – Mar-2011: Bluegreen announces that it is exploring strategic alternatives for the Company's Bluegreen Communities business segment – Sep-2010: Centerbridge Partners acquired the resort finance business from GMAC Commercial Finance, which primarily consists of a $1.0b portfolio of loans related to timeshare resorts throughout North America – Sep-2010: Diamond Resorts Corporation acquired the majority of the assets of ILX Resorts through a stalking horse bid. ILX Resorts filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2009. Diamond purchased the assets for $29.7m, which was composed of $5.9m in cash and the assumption of the debtors’ obligations under Textron Financial’s loans – Jan-2010: Shell Vacations is recapitalized by York Capital Management. York acquired an equity interest in the company and provided working capital, partially replacing its existing senior term loan Date May-11 Apr-11 May-11 Mar-11 Feb-11 Jan-11 Dec-10 Sep-10 Sep-10 Sep-10 Jul-10 Feb-10 Jan-10 Jul-08 Jun-07 Apr-07 Jul-06 Aug-06 Apr-02 Feb-02 Apr-01 Target Island One Resorts (Bankruptcy) [1] Acquiror Timeshare Acquisitions LLC EV/EBITDA ND Tempus Acquisitions LLC EV/Revenue ND NA NA Cerberus Capital Management To Be Determined Marriott Vacation Clubs [3] Smugglers Notch James Villa Holidays Resort Quest International ILX Resorts (Bankruptcy) GMAC Consolidated Resorts Hoseasons Shell Vacations Bluegreen (Cancelled) Consolidated Resorts Sunterra 11.3x NA 8.0x 2.2x NA NA Wyndham (Fee for Service) Wyndham (Fee for Service) Wyndham (Fee for Service) Diamond Resort Holdings Centerbridge Capital Partners The Arthur Spector Companies Wyndham (Fee for Service) York Capital Management Diamond Resort Holdings Whitehall - Goldman Sachs Diamond Resort Holdings Cendant - Wyndham[4] Intrawest Trendwest Equivest Fairfield NA NA NA 7.8x NA NA NA NA 10.0x NA 9.5x 11.4x NA NA NA 0.9x NA NA NA NA 1.4x NA 2.2x 2.4x Fortress Investment Group Cendant Cendant Cendant 10.4x 10.5x 8.3x 7.1x 1.6x 1.9x 2.5x 1.4x 9.4x 9.8x 1.8x 1.9x Tempus Resorts (Bankruptcy) [2] Silverleaf Bluegreen Communities Average Median [1] Bankruptcy sale confirmed May 4, 2011; Enterprise value multiples not disclosed [2] Bankruptcy confirmed April 2011 [3] Proposed spin off of Marriott Vacation Clubs; EV/EBITDA multiple is based on 2012P [4] Cendant spin off of Wyndham Worldwide Relevant Public Comparable Metrics Timeshare resort valuation multiples have recovered from the 2009 lows and are in line with 2007 valuations, signaling that future revenue and EBITDA growth may be priced into current public market valuations Analysts are currently valuing public timeshare operating assets between 7.0x – 10.0x 2011P EBITDA, while traditional hotel assets are trading at 12.0x – 14.0x 2011P EBITDA. This difference is evident in the multiples below, as larger diversified hotel operators (i.e. Marriott and Starwood) are trading at 3.0x – 6.0x EV/EBITDA premiums over other timeshare focused businesses Median Enterprise Value to Revenue EV/Revenue 3.0x Median Enterprise Value to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 15.0x Median Historical Average 2.5x 12.5x Historical Average: 1.8x 2.0x 10.0x 1.5x 7.5x 1.0x 5.0x 0.5x 2.5x 0.0x Median Historical Average Historical Average: 10.0x 0.0x Dec-06 Sep-07 Jun-08 Mar-09 Dec-09 ($ in millions, except per share data) Company Ticker Bluegreen Corporation [2] Interval Leisure Group, Inc. Marriott International, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation BXG IILG MAR HOT WYN Present Sep-10 Dec-06 Price Equity Enterprise 06/13/11 Value Value [1] $2.97 12.71 33.84 54.98 31.50 Mean Median $96.5 730.3 12,161.1 10,726.1 5,354.4 $802.3 879.6 14,874.1 13,377.1 8,987.4 $5,813.7 $5,354.4 $7,784.1 $8,987.4 Sep-07 Jun-08 Mar-09 Enterprise Value to 2011LTM Revenue 2.1x 2.1x 1.3x 2.6x 2.3x 2.1x 2.1x Dec-09 Sep-10 Present Enterprise Value to 2011P EBITDA Revenue 9.2x 6.3x 15.2x 16.7x 9.6x EBITDA NA 2.1x 1.2x 2.4x 2.1x 11.4x 9.6x NA 6.3x 12.1x 13.1x 9.2x 1.9x 2.1x 10.2x 10.7x [1] Enterprise Value equals market capitalization plus the book value of preferred stock, minority interests and long and short term debt, less cash and cash equivalents [2] Enterprise Value and corresponding EBITDA multiple have been adjusted for restricted cash, non-cash inventory write-downs and non-cash stock compensation Mergers & Acquisitions l Capital Raising l Real Estate l Restructuring & Bankruptcy l Source: Capital IQ Valuation Services Transaction In Focus The Ready-Mix Assets and Eastern Cement Corporation of The Assets of Schwab Materials, Inc. has sold its Construction and Engineering Services Division to have been acquired by Recapitalization have been acquired by Financial Advisory Services 5 a division of CRH plc Refinancing John A. Martell and Bonnie M. Martell Fairness opinion to the Board of Directors a division of has been acquired by Harpoon Joint Venture Equity Financial Advisory Services a portfolio company of Marlin Equit a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partner a portfolio company of has been acquired by has been ac quired by has been acquired by Land-O-Sun Dairies, LLC an affiliate of Dean Foods Fairness Opinion Series A Preferred Stock has been recapitalized by Series C Redeemable Convertible Participating Preferred Stock The David J. Joseph Company a wholly owned subsidiary of has sold its coupon redemption operations has been acquired by Financial Advisory Services Bankruptcy Estate of Driggs Farms of Indiana, Inc. has been acquired by has been acquired by May 2011 Financial Advisory Services Valuation Advisory Services has been reorganized by Timeshare Acquisitions LLC BC Investment Partners LLC Has acquired and merged with has been recapitalized by a portfolio company of Senior Credit Facility and Members of Management McCormack Advisors International, LLC a division of The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisors has been acquired by to Island One Resorts, Inc. in this transaction has been acquired b has been acquired by Financ ial Adv is ory Serv ic es A portfolio company of has been acquired by & has been recapitalized by has been acquired by has been acquired by has been acquired by has been acquired by has been reorganized by Timeshare Acquisitions LLC A portfolio company of Fairness Opinion Financial Advisory Services have formed an Equity Joint Venture A portfolio company of and Members of Management has been recapitalized by Partners in Plastics, Inc. has sold certain assets to has been acquired by has sold its Large Aerospace Turbine Engine Component Repair Business to has been acquired by and Members of Manageme Bill Burke has been acquired by an Affiliate of has been recapitalized a merged with SR Technics Airfoil Services Limited Financial Advisory Services Company Overview a wholly-owned subsidiary of and Valuation Advisory Services Island One, Inc., based in Orlando, Florida, is one of the largest privately‐held timeshare developers in the United States. Founded in 1981, the Company has grown from a single site to an organization that has successfully acquired, developed and re‐developed nine properties in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Island One’s affiliate, Club Navigo allows customers to gain access to a larger network of 29 affiliate resorts. Transaction Overview Western Reserve represented Island One in its reorganization by Timeshare Acquisitions LLC. Island One filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in September 2010, and its plan of reorganization was confirmed and became effective in May 2011. The reorganized company will retain operation of its eight resorts in Florida and divest of certain other inventory and assets. The Company’s executive team remains intact, with Deborah Linden, Board Co-Chair, focusing on business development and strategic planning and Sterling Stoudenmire IV assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer. “Western Reserve is happy to have helped provide a solution that has produced a stronger, more viable entity going forward. Working with Island One has been a gratifying experience, and after 20 months, it is nice to structure a transaction that keeps the organization intact and satisfies all parties involved,” said Western Reserve Managing Director, Victor F. Faris. Contacts Linden said, “Western Reserve was instrumental in finding and maintaining the interest of a capital partner that understands the industry and can integrate and implement our growth strategy. For the past 20 months, Vic and his team have provided great service and advice, helping our Company to arrive at the best possible outcome for all vested parties. We are now financially and structurally well-positioned to capitalize upon a Maindeliberate Phone: strategy for growth.” very 216.589.0900 Victor F. Faris Matthew J. Reus Main Phone: 216.589.0900 Main Phone: 216.589.0900 Managing Director Associate Direct: 216.589.9531 Direct: 216.574.2119 [email protected] Cell: 216.272.7071 [email protected] Cell: 206.465.7038 This newsletter is published solely for the general information of clients and friends of Western Reserve Partners LLC. Information contained in this publication is based on data obtained from sources we deem to be reliable; however, we do not guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. Opinions expressed are our current opinions as of the date appearing on this material only. This material should not be read as advice or recommendations, and we are not soliciting any action based upon receipt of this information. Nothing in this publication is intended to be an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any specific security or company. Mergers & Acquisitions l Capital Raising l Real Estate l Restructuring & Bankruptcy l Valuation Services