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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 OR
For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-32876 Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(973) 753-6000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) None (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 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 þ 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 þ No ¨ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 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 þ The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock was 145,907,691 shares as of March 31, 2012.
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Table of ContentsPART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited). REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Parsippany, New Jersey We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. These interim consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 17, 2012, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Parsippany, New Jersey April 25, 2012
Table of ContentsCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (“Wyndham” or the “Company”) is a global provider of hospitality services and products. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and transactions of Wyndham, as well as the entities in which Wyndham directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. In presenting the Consolidated Financial Statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and related disclosures. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. In management’s opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of interim results reported. The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year or any subsequent interim period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements included in its Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 17, 2012. Business Description The Company operates in the following business segments:
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Fair Value Measurement. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which generally provides a consistent definition of fair value and ensures that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The guidance changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2012, as required. There was no material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements resulting from the adoption. Testing Goodwill for Impairment. In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance on testing goodwill for impairment, which amends existing guidance by giving an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not, that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying
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The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on net income available to Wyndham Worldwide stockholders divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares and diluted weighted average number of common shares, respectively. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in millions, except per share data):
The computations of diluted EPS do not include 120,000 and 3 million stock options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SSARs”) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, as the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive to EPS. In addition, the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 exclude 609,000 and 350,000 performance vested restricted stock units (“PSUs”), respectively, as the Company had not met the required performance metrics (see Note 12 – Stock-Based Compensation for further details). Dividend Payments During the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.23 and $0.15 per share, respectively ($37 million and $27 million, respectively, in the aggregate). Stock Repurchase Program The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity under the current stock repurchase program:
The Company had $229 million remaining availability in its program as of March 31, 2012. The total capacity of this program is increased by proceeds received from stock option exercises.
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The Company generates vacation ownership contract receivables by extending financing to the purchasers of its VOIs. Current and long-term vacation ownership contract receivables, net consisted of:
During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s securitized vacation ownership contract receivables generated interest income of $76 million and $83 million, respectively. Principal payments that are contractually due on the Company’s vacation ownership contract receivables during the next twelve months are classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company originated vacation ownership contract receivables of $240 million and $198 million, respectively, and received principal collections of $192 million and $199 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding vacation ownership contract receivables was 13.3% at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The activity in the allowance for loan losses on vacation ownership contract receivables was as follows:
In accordance with the guidance for accounting for real estate timesharing transactions, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $96 million and $79 million as a reduction of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Credit Quality for Financed Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses The basis of the differentiation within the identified class of financed VOI contract receivable is the consumer’s FICO score. A FICO score is a branded version of a consumer credit score widely used within the U.S. by the largest banks and lending institutions. FICO scores range from 300 – 850 and are calculated
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The Company ceases to accrue interest on VOI contract receivables once the contract has remained delinquent for greater than 90 days. At greater than 120 days, the VOI contract receivable is written off to the allowance for loan losses. In accordance with its policy, the Company assesses the allowance for loan losses using a static pool methodology and thus does not assess individual loans for impairment separate from the pool.
Inventory consisted of:
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The Company’s indebtedness consisted of:
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2012 Debt Issuances 2.95% Senior Unsecured Notes. During March 2012, the Company issued senior unsecured notes, with face value of $300 million and bearing interest at a rate of 2.95%, for net proceeds of $298 million. Interest began accruing on March 7, 2012 and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2012. The notes will mature on March 1, 2017 and are redeemable at the Company’s option at any time, in whole or in part, at the stated redemption prices plus accrued interest through the redemption date. These notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s other senior unsecured indebtedness. 4.25% Senior Unsecured Notes. During March 2012, the Company issued senior unsecured notes, with face value of $650 million and bearing interest at a rate of 4.25%, for net proceeds of $643 million. Interest began accruing on March 7, 2012 and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2012. The notes will mature on March 1, 2022 and are redeemable at the Company’s option at any time, in whole or in part, at the stated redemption prices plus accrued interest through the redemption date. These notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s other senior unsecured indebtedness. Sierra Timeshare 2012-1 Receivables Funding, LLC. During March 2012, the Company closed a series of term notes payable, Sierra Timeshare 2012-1 Receivables Funding LLC, in the initial principal amount of $450 million at an advance rate of 87.5%. These borrowings bear interest at a weighted average coupon rate of 3.01% and are secured by vacation ownership contract receivables. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had $450 million of outstanding borrowings under these term notes. Early Extinguishment of Debt During the first quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased a portion of its 9.875% senior unsecured notes and 6.00% senior unsecured notes through tender offers totaling $650 million. In connection with these tender offers, the Company incurred a loss of $106 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012, which is included within early extinguishment of debt on the Consolidated Statement of Income. During the first quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased a portion of its convertible notes and settled a portion of the related call options. In connection with these transactions, the Company incurred a loss of $12 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011, which is included within early extinguishment of debt on the Consolidated Statement of Income. Maturities and Capacity The Company’s outstanding debt as of March 31, 2012 matures as follows:
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Table of ContentsDebt maturities of the securitized vacation ownership debt are based on the contractual payment terms of the underlying vacation ownership contract receivables. As such, actual maturities may differ as a result of prepayments by the vacation ownership contract receivable obligors. As of March 31, 2012, available capacity under the Company’s borrowing arrangements was as follows:
Interest Expense During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $33 million and $32 million, respectively, of interest expense as a result of long-term debt borrowings and capitalized interest. Such amounts are recorded within interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash paid related to such interest expense was $44 million and $24 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, excluding cash payments related to early extinguishment of debt costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred interest expense of $34 million and $35 million, respectively, primarily in connection with its long-term debt borrowings, partially offset by capitalized interest of $1 million and $3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Interest expense incurred in connection with the Company’s securitized vacation ownership debt was $23 million during both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 and is recorded within consumer financing interest on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash paid related to such interest was $18 million and $19 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company pools qualifying vacation ownership contract receivables and sells them to bankruptcy-remote entities. Vacation ownership contract receivables qualify for securitization based primarily on the credit strength of the VOI purchaser to whom financing has been extended. Vacation ownership contract receivables are securitized through bankruptcy-remote SPEs that are consolidated within the Consolidated Financial Statements. As a result, the Company does not recognize gains or losses resulting from these securitizations at the time of sale to the SPEs. Interest income is recognized when earned over the contractual life of the vacation ownership contract receivables. The Company services the securitized vacation ownership contract receivables pursuant to servicing agreements negotiated on an arms-length basis based on market conditions. The activities of these SPEs are limited to (i) purchasing vacation ownership contract receivables from the Company’s vacation ownership subsidiaries; (ii) issuing debt securities and/or borrowing under a conduit facility to fund such purchases; and (iii) entering into derivatives to hedge interest rate exposure. The bankruptcy-remote SPEs are legally separate from the Company. The receivables held by the bankruptcy-remote SPEs are not available to creditors of the Company and legally are not assets of the Company. Additionally, the creditors of these SPEs have no recourse to the Company for principal and interest.
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In addition, the Company has vacation ownership contract receivables that have not been securitized through bankruptcy-remote SPEs. Such gross receivables were $773 million and $757 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. A summary of total vacation ownership receivables and other securitized assets, net of securitized liabilities and the allowance for loan losses, is as follows:
Restricted Cash In addition to restricted cash related to securitizations, the Company also had $61 million and $53 million of restricted cash related to escrow deposits as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, which was recorded within other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The guidance for fair value measurements requires disclosures about assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value driver is observable. Level 3: Unobservable inputs used when little or no market data is available. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input (closest to Level 3) that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The following table summarizes information regarding assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
The Company’s derivative instruments primarily consist of call options and a bifurcated conversion feature related to its convertible notes, pay-fixed/receive-variable interest rate swaps, pay-variable/receive-fixed
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Table of ContentsThe fair value of financial instruments is generally determined by reference to market values resulting from trading on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, as appropriate. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of all other financial instruments are as follows:
The Company estimates the fair value of its vacation ownership contract receivables using a discounted cash flow model which it believes is comparable to the model that an independent third party would use in the current market. The model uses default rates, prepayment rates, coupon rates and loan terms for the contract receivables portfolio as key drivers of risk and relative value that, when applied in combination with pricing parameters, determines the fair value of the underlying contract receivables. The Company estimates the fair value of its securitized vacation ownership debt by obtaining indicative bids from investment banks that actively issue and facilitate the secondary market for timeshare securities. The Company estimates the fair value of its other long-term debt using indicative bids from investment banks and determines the fair value of its senior notes using quoted market prices. In accordance with the guidance for equity method investments, during the first quarter of 2011, an investment in an international joint venture in the Company’s lodging business with a carrying amount of $13 million was written down due to the impairment of cash flows resulting from the Company’s partner having an indirect relationship with the Libyan government. Such write-down resulted in a $13 million charge, which is included within asset impairment on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
Foreign Currency Risk The Company uses freestanding foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to manage its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its foreign currency denominated receivables, forecasted earnings of foreign subsidiaries and forecasted foreign currency denominated vendor payments. The amount of gains or losses the Company expects to reclassify from other comprehensive income to earnings over the next 12 months is not material. Interest Rate Risk A portion of the debt used to finance the Company’s operations is exposed to interest rate fluctuations. The Company uses various hedging strategies and derivative financial instruments to create a desired mix of fixed and floating rate assets and liabilities. Derivative instruments currently used in these hedging
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Table of Contentsstrategies include swaps and interest rate caps. The derivatives used to manage the risk associated with the Company’s floating rate debt include freestanding derivatives and derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The Company also uses swaps to convert specific fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt (i.e., fair value hedges) to manage the overall interest cost. For relationships designated as fair value hedges, changes in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in income with offsetting adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged debt. The amount of losses that the Company expects to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) to earnings during the next 12 months is not material. The following table summarizes information regarding the gain amounts recognized in AOCI:
The following table summarizes information regarding the gain/(loss) recognized in income on the Company’s freestanding derivatives:
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The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years prior to 2008. In addition, with few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for years prior to 2004. The Company’s effective tax rate was 29.5% and 37.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The effective tax rate decreased compared to the prior year primarily due to the tax benefit derived from the loss on the early extinguishment of debt. The Company made cash income tax payments, net of refunds, of $18 million and $10 million during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company is involved in claims, legal proceedings and governmental inquiries related to the Company’s business. Wyndham Worldwide Litigation The Company is involved in claims, legal and regulatory proceedings and governmental inquiries arising in the ordinary course of its business including but not limited to: for its lodging business—breach of contract, fraud and bad faith claims between franchisors and franchisees in connection with franchise agreements and with owners in connection with management contracts, negligence, breach of contract, fraud, employment,
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The components of AOCI are as follows:
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The Company has a stock-based compensation plan available to grant RSUs, SSARs, PSUs and other stock or cash-based awards to key employees, non-employee directors, advisors and consultants. Under the Wyndham Worldwide Corporation 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan, as amended, a maximum of 36.7 million shares of common stock may be awarded. As of March 31, 2012, 16.2 million shares remained available. Incentive Equity Awards Granted by the Company The activity related to incentive equity awards granted by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
On March 1, 2012, the Company approved grants of incentive equity awards totaling $51 million to key employees and senior officers of Wyndham in the form of RSUs and SSARs. These awards will vest ratably over a period of four years. In addition, on March 1, 2012, the Company approved a grant of incentive equity awards totaling $12 million to key employees and senior officers of Wyndham in the form of PSUs. These awards cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, contingent upon the Company achieving certain performance metrics. As of March 31, 2012, there were approximately 609,000 PSUs outstanding with an aggregate unrecognized compensation expense of $18 million.
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Stock-Based Compensation Expense The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $10 million and $9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the incentive equity awards granted by the Company. The Company recognized a net tax benefit of $4 million during both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 for stock-based compensation arrangements on the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company increased its pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies (“APIC Pool”) by $25 million due to the vesting of RSUs and exercise of stock options. As of March 31, 2012, the Company’s APIC Pool balance was $54 million. The Company paid $41 million and $27 million of taxes for the net share settlement of incentive equity awards during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Such amount is included in other, net within financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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The reportable segments presented below represent the Company’s operating segments for which separate financial information is available and which is utilized on a regular basis by its chief operating decision maker to assess performance and to allocate resources. In identifying its reportable segments, the Company also considers the nature of services provided by its operating segments. Management evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon net revenues and “EBITDA”, which is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense (excluding consumer financing interest), interest income (excluding consumer financing interest) and income taxes, each of which is presented on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
2010 Restructuring Plan During 2010, the Company committed to a strategic realignment initiative at its vacation exchange and rentals business targeted at reducing costs, primarily impacting the operations at certain vacation exchange call centers. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reduced its liability with $1 million of cash payments. The remaining liability of $6 million is expected to be paid in cash; $5 million of facility-related by the first quarter of 2020 and $1 million of personnel-related by the fourth quarter of 2012. As of March 31, 2012, the Company has incurred $16 million of expenses related to the 2010 restructuring plan. 2008 Restructuring Plan During 2008, the Company committed to various strategic realignment initiatives targeted principally at reducing costs, enhancing organizational efficiency and consolidating and rationalizing existing processes
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Transfer of Cendant Corporate Liabilities and Issuance of Guarantees to Cendant and Affiliates Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, upon the distribution of the Company’s common stock to Cendant shareholders, the Company entered into certain guarantee commitments with Cendant (pursuant to the assumption of certain liabilities and the obligation to indemnify Cendant and Realogy and travel distribution services (“Travelport”) for such liabilities) and guarantee commitments related to deferred compensation arrangements with each of Cendant and Realogy. These guarantee arrangements primarily relate to certain contingent litigation liabilities, contingent tax liabilities, and Cendant contingent and other corporate liabilities, of which the Company assumed and is responsible for 37.5% while Realogy is responsible for the remaining 62.5%. The remaining amount of liabilities which were assumed by the Company in connection with the Separation was $44 million and $49 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These amounts were comprised of certain Cendant corporate liabilities which were recorded on the books of Cendant as well as additional liabilities which were established for guarantees issued at the date of Separation, related to certain unresolved contingent matters and certain others that could arise during the guarantee period. Regarding the guarantees, if any of the companies responsible for all or a portion of such liabilities were to default in its payment of costs or expenses related to any such liability, the Company would be responsible for a portion of the defaulting party or parties’ obligation(s). The Company also provided a default guarantee related to certain deferred compensation arrangements related to certain current and former senior officers and directors of Cendant, Realogy and Travelport. These arrangements were valued upon the Separation in accordance with the guidance for guarantees and recorded as liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. To the extent such recorded liabilities are not adequate to cover the ultimate payment amounts, such excess will be reflected as an expense to the results of operations in future periods. As a result of the sale of Realogy on April 10, 2007, Realogy was required to post a letter of credit in an amount acceptable to the Company and Avis Budget Group (formally known as Cendant) to satisfy its obligations for the Cendant legacy contingent liabilities. As of March 31, 2012, the letter of credit was $70 million. As of March 31, 2012, the $44 million of Separation related liabilities is comprised of $37 million for tax liabilities, $3 million for liabilities of previously sold businesses of Cendant, $2 million for other contingent and corporate liabilities and $2 million of liabilities where the calculated guarantee amount exceeded the contingent liability assumed at the Separation Date. In connection with these liabilities, $13 million is recorded in current due to former Parent and subsidiaries and $29 million is recorded in long-term due to former Parent and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2012 on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company will indemnify Cendant for these contingent liabilities and therefore any payments made to the third party would be through the former Parent. The $2 million relating to guarantees is recorded in other current liabilities as of March 31, 2012 on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The actual timing of payments relating to these
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Increased Stock Repurchase Program On April 18, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the authorization for the Company’s stock repurchase program by $750 million.
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Table of ContentsItem 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. This report includes “forward-looking” statements, as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in its rules, regulations and releases. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “expects,” “should,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, our financial and business prospects, our capital requirements, our financing prospects, our relationships with associates, and those disclosed as risks under “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this report. We caution readers that any such statements are based on currently available operational, financial and competitive information, and they should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinion only as of the date on which they were made. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to review or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances as they occur. BUSINESS AND OVERVIEW We are a global provider of hospitality services and products and operate our business in the following three segments:
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Discussed below are our key operating statistics, consolidated results of operations and the results of operations for each of our reportable segments. The reportable segments presented below represent our operating segments for which discrete financial information is available and which is utilized on a regular basis by our chief operating decision maker to assess performance and to allocate resources. In identifying our reportable segments, we also consider the nature of services provided by our operating segments. Management evaluates the operating results of each of our reportable segments based upon net revenues and EBITDA. Our presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
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Table of ContentsOPERATING STATISTICS The following table presents our operating statistics for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. See Results of Operations section for a discussion as to how these operating statistics affected our business for the periods presented.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 Our consolidated results are as follows:
Net revenues increased $84 million (8.8%) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared with the same period last year primarily resulting from:
Such revenue increases were partially offset by a $6 million unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. Total expenses increased $58 million (7.3%) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared with the same period last year principally reflecting (i) $67 million of higher expenses from our operations resulting from the revenue increases and (ii) $7 million of incremental expenses associated with acquisitions, partially offset by the absence of a $13 million non-cash impairment charge in our lodging business recorded during the first quarter of 2011. Other income, net decreased by $3 million primarily due to the absence of a gain recorded in the first quarter of 2011 resulting from the redemption of a preferred stock investment allocated to us in connection with our separation from Cendant (“Separation”). Early extinguishment of debt increased $94 million due to $106 million of costs associated with the early repurchase of a portion of our 9.875% senior unsecured notes and 6.00% senior unsecured notes during the first quarter of 2012 compared with $12 million of costs incurred during the first quarter of 2011 for the early repurchase of a portion of our convertible notes.
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Table of ContentsOur effective tax rate declined from 37.9% during the first quarter of 2011 to 29.5% during the first quarter of 2012 primarily due to the tax benefit derived from the loss on the early extinguishment of debt. As a result of these items, net income attributable to Wyndham Worldwide decreased $40 million (55.6%) as compared to the first quarter 2011. During 2012, we expect:
Following is a discussion of the results of each of our segments and Corporate and Other for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to March 31, 2011:
Lodging Net revenues increased $36 million (24.2%) and EBITDA increased $22 million (81.5%) during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year. Excluding the impact of a $13 million non-cash impairment charge during the first quarter of 2011, EBITDA increased $9 million (22.5%) compared to the same period last year. Royalty, marketing and reservation fees (inclusive of Wyndham Rewards) increased $12 million primarily due to a (i) 7.3% increase in RevPAR resulting primarily from stronger occupancy. Net revenues were favorably impacted by (i) $8 million from the Wyndham Grand hotel in Orlando, which opened in the fourth quarter of 2011, and (ii) $4 million due to a higher licensing fee charged primarily to our vacation ownership business for the use of the Wyndham trademark. Net revenues also reflects a $10 million increase due to a change in classification to revenues from operating expenses, which were primarily related to third-party reservation fees. This change in classification had no impact on EBITDA.
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Table of ContentsIn addition, EBITDA was also unfavorably impacted by (i) $11 million of higher marketing and reservation expenses (inclusive of Wyndham Rewards) resulting primarily from higher revenues, and (ii) $6 million of costs associated with the Wyndham Grand hotel in Orlando. As of March 31, 2012, we had approximately 7,150 properties and 609,300 rooms in our system. Additionally, our hotel development pipeline included approximately 840 hotels and 108,200 rooms, of which 55% were international and 56% were new construction as of March 31, 2012. We expect net revenues of approximately $835 million to $875 million during 2012. In addition, as compared to 2011, we expect our operating statistics during 2012 to perform as follows:
Vacation Exchange and Rentals Net revenues and EBITDA increased $5 million (1.4%) and $2 million (2.2%), respectively, during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2011. A stronger U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies unfavorably impacted net revenues and EBITDA by $6 million and $1 million, respectively. Acquisitions completed during the third quarter of 2011 contributed $12 million of incremental net revenues (inclusive of $3 million of ancillary revenues) and $5 million of incremental EBITDA. Excluding the impact of $9 million of incremental vacation rental revenues from acquisitions and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange movements of $4 million, net revenues generated from rental transactions and related services increased $4 million primarily due to a 2.4% increase in rental transaction volume. The increase in rental transaction volume resulted from growth at our Novasol, Landal GreenParks and ResortQuest businesses, partially offset by a decline in volume at our Hoseasons Group business in the U.K. Average net price per vacation rental remained flat. Exchange and related service revenues, which primarily consist of fees generated from memberships, exchange transactions, member-related rentals and other member servicing, decreased $6 million. Excluding $2 million of an unfavorable impact from foreign exchange movements, exchange and related service revenues declined $4 million primarily reflecting the impact of a 2.2% decline in average number of members due to the non-renewal of an affiliation agreement. Exchange revenue per member remained flat. EBITDA further reflects (i) a favorable impact from value-added taxes of $4 million and (ii) a $2 million benefit related to the reversal of an allowance associated with a previously divested asset. Such favorability was partially offset by (i) $3 million of higher marketing costs and (ii) the unfavorable impact of $2 million from foreign exchange transactions and foreign exchange hedging contracts. We expect net revenues of approximately $1.44 billion to $1.51 billion during 2012. In addition, as compared to 2011, we expect our operating statistics during 2012 to perform as follows:
Vacation Ownership Net revenues and EBITDA increased $51 million (11.3%) and $6 million (6.2%), respectively, during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2011.
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Table of ContentsGross sales of VOIs, net of WAAM sales increased $66 million (21.7%) driven principally by a 10.1% increase in VPG and an 8.0% increase in tour flow. The increase in VPG is attributable to higher pricing and improved close rates resulting from our credit pre-screening program, while the change in tour flow reflects our focus on marketing programs directed towards new owner generation. Our provision for loan losses increased $17 million primarily as a result of higher gross VOI sales and limited improvement in our portfolio performance. Net revenues and EBITDA generated by WAAM increased by $2 million and $1 million, respectively, due to increased commissions resulting from a shift in the mix of sales to new WAAM deals. Net revenues and EBITDA from consumer financing were flat compared to the same period in the prior year. Net interest income margin remained flat versus the first quarter of 2011 due to (i) a reduction in our weighted average interest rate on our securitized debt to 5.0% from 6.0% and (ii) higher weighted average interest rates earned on our contract receivable portfolio, offset by $135 million of increased average borrowings on our securitized debt facilities. In addition to the items discussed above, EBITDA was unfavorably impacted by increased expenses primarily resulting from:
We expect net revenues of approximately $2.15 billion to $2.23 billion during 2012. In addition, as compared to 2011, we expect our operating statistics during 2012 to perform as follows:
Corporate and Other Corporate and Other revenues decreased $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period last year resulting from the elimination of intersegment revenues primarily due to the license fee charged between the Lodging and Vacation Ownership segments for use of the Wyndham trademark. Corporate EBITDA decreased $7 million for the three months ended March 31, 3012 compared to the same period last year. Corporate EBITDA included $4 million and $11 million of a net benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the resolution of and adjustment to certain contingent liabilities and assets. Excluding the impact of these net benefits, corporate EBITDA was flat. We expect corporate expenses of approximately $93 million to $100 million during 2012, consistent with 2011. RESTRUCTURING PLANS 2010 Restructuring Plan During 2010, we committed to a strategic realignment initiative at our vacation exchange and rentals business targeted at reducing costs, primarily impacting the operations at certain vacation exchange call centers. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we reduced our liability with $1 million of cash payments. The remaining liability of $6 million is expected to be paid in cash; $5 million of facility-related over the remaining lease term which expires in the first quarter of 2020 and $1 million of personnel-related by the fourth quarter of 2012. We anticipate annual net savings from such initiative of $8 million.
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Total assets increased $349 million from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 primarily due to:
Such increases were partially offset by a $46 million decrease in vacation ownership contract receivables, net primarily due to principal collections exceeding net loan originations and a $23 million decrease in inventory primarily due to VOI sales. Total liabilities increased $457 million from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 primarily due to:
Such increases were partially offset by a $70 million decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities primarily due to the payment of accrued employee incentive costs. Total equity decreased $108 million from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 primarily due to:
Such decreases were partially offset by:
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Currently, our financing needs are supported by cash generated from operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. In addition, certain funding requirements of our vacation ownership business are met through the utilization of our bank conduit facility and the issuance of securitized debt to finance vacation ownership contract receivables. We believe that our net cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents, access to our revolving credit facility and continued access to the securitization and debt markets provide us with sufficient liquidity to meet our ongoing needs. We may, from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors, repurchase our outstanding indebtedness, whether or not such indebtedness trades above or below its face amount, for cash and/or in exchange for other securities or other consideration, in each case in open market purchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. CASH FLOW During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we had a net change in cash and cash equivalents of $97 million and $18 million, respectively. The following table summarizes such changes:
Operating Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities decreased $1 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011, which principally reflects $44 million of higher cash utilized for working capital (net change in assets and liabilities), offset by an increase in cash income (net income plus non-cash adjustments excluding changes in working capital) of $43 million resulting from stronger operating performance. Cash utilized for working capital resulted primarily from:
Such utilization was partially offset by $22 million of lower cash used for inventory purchases and separation liabilities.
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Table of ContentsInvesting Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash used in investing activities increased $19 million as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011, principally reflecting the absence of $18 million in proceeds from asset sales primarily related to the redemption of a preferred stock investment during 2011 allocated to us in connection with the Separation. Financing Activities During the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash used in financing activities decreased $99 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011, which principally reflects $696 million of higher proceeds from issuance of notes, partially offset by:
Senior Unsecured Notes. During the first quarter of 2012, we issued senior unsecured debt for net proceeds of $941 million. We utilized the proceeds from these debt issuances to repurchase a portion of our outstanding 9.875% senior unsecured notes and 6.00% senior unsecured notes, to repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes. For further detailed information about such borrowings, see Note 5 – Long-Term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements. Capital Deployment We are focusing on optimizing cash flow and seeking to deploy capital for the highest possible returns. Ultimately, our business objective is to grow our business while transforming our cash and earnings profile by rebalancing our cash streams to achieve a greater proportion of EBITDA from our fee-for-service businesses. We intend to continue to invest in select capital and technological improvements across our business. In addition, we may seek to acquire additional franchise agreements, hotel/property management contracts and exclusive agreements for vacation rental properties on a strategic and selective basis, either directly or through investments in joint ventures. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we spent $35 million on capital expenditures, equity investments and development advances primarily on information technology enhancement projects and renovations of bungalows at our Landal GreenParks business. During 2012, we anticipate spending approximately $195 million to $210 million on capital expenditures, equity investments and development advances. Additionally, in an effort to support growth in the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand, we plan on investing in mezzanine financing and providing other financial support over the next several years. In addition, we spent $7 million relating to vacation ownership development projects (inventory) during the three months ended March 31, 2012. We anticipate spending on average approximately $150 million annually from 2011 through 2015 on vacation ownership development projects (approximately $110 million to $120 million during 2012), including projects currently under development. We believe that our vacation ownership business currently has adequate finished inventory on our balance sheet to support vacation ownership sales. After factoring in the anticipated additional average spending of approximately $150 million annually from 2011 through 2015, we expect to have adequate inventory through at least the next 4 to 5 years. We expect that the majority of the expenditures that will be required to pursue our capital spending programs, strategic investments and vacation ownership development projects will be financed with cash flow generated through operations. Additional expenditures are financed with general unsecured corporate borrowings, including through the use of available capacity under our revolving credit facility.
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Table of ContentsShare Repurchase Program We expect to generate annual net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, equity investments and development advances in the range of approximately $600 million to $700 million in 2012. A portion of this cash flow is expected to be returned to our shareholders in the form of share repurchases. On August 20, 2007, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a stock repurchase program that enabled us to purchase our common stock. The Board has since authorized four increases to the repurchase program, most recently on April 18, 2012 for $750 million, bringing the total authorization under our current program to $2.25 billion. During the first quarter of 2012, we repurchased 3.6 million shares at an average price of $42.05 for a cost of $150 million and repurchase capacity increased $12 million from proceeds received from stock option exercises. Such repurchase capacity will continue to be increased by proceeds received from future stock option exercises. From August 20, 2007 through March 31, 2012, we repurchased 43.7 million shares at an average price of $30.83 for a cost of $1.3 billion and repurchase capacity increased $76 million from proceeds received from stock option exercises. During the period April 1, 2012 through April 24, 2012, we repurchased an additional 850,000 shares at an average price of $46.85 for a cost of $40 million. We currently have $940 million remaining availability in our program. The amount and timing of specific repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. Repurchases may be conducted in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Dividend Policy During the first quarter of 2012, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share of common stock issued and outstanding on the record date for the applicable dividend. Our dividend payout ratio is now approximately 32% of the midpoint of our estimated 2012 net income after certain adjustments. Our dividend policy for the future is to grow our dividend at least at the rate of growth of our earnings. The declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our common stock are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our business, covenants associated with certain debt obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and other factors that our Board deems relevant. There is no assurance that a payment of a dividend will occur in the future. Financial Obligations 3.50% Convertible Notes During May 2009, we issued convertible notes (“Convertible Notes”) with face value of $230 million and bearing interest at a rate of 3.50%. The remaining face value of the Convertible Notes was $12 million as of March 31, 2012. Concurrent with such issuance, we purchased cash-settled call options (“Call Options”) and entered into warrant transactions (“Warrants”). The agreements for such transactions contain anti-dilution provisions that require certain adjustments to be made as a result of all quarterly cash dividend increases above $0.04 per share that occur prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Notes, Call Options and Warrants. We have increased our quarterly dividend three times, most recently to $0.23 per share during March 2012. As a result of the dividend increases and required adjustments, as of March 31, 2012, the Convertible Notes had a conversion reference rate of 81.0414 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to a conversion price of $12.34 per share of our common stock), the conversion price of the Call Options was $12.34 and the exercise price of the Warrants was $19.54. The number of shares related to the remaining Warrants was approximately 1 million as of March 31, 2012.
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Table of ContentsLong-Term Debt Covenants The revolving credit facility is subject to covenants including the maintenance of specific financial ratios. The financial ratio covenants consist of a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 as of the measurement date and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio not to exceed 3.75 to 1.0 as of the measurement date. The consolidated interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreement) by consolidated interest expense (as defined in the credit agreement), both as measured on a trailing 12 month basis preceding the measurement date. As of March 31, 2012, our consolidated interest coverage ratio was 8.4 times. Consolidated interest expense excludes, among other things, interest expense on any securitization indebtedness (as defined in the credit agreement). The consolidated leverage ratio is calculated by dividing consolidated total indebtedness (as defined in the credit agreement and which excludes, among other things, securitization indebtedness) as of the measurement date by consolidated EBITDA as measured on a trailing 12 month basis preceding the measurement date. As of March 31, 2012, our consolidated leverage ratio was 2.3 times. Covenants in this credit facility also include limitations on indebtedness of material subsidiaries; liens; mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sale of all or substantially all assets; and sale and leaseback transactions. Events of default in this credit facility include failure to pay interest, principal and fees when due; breach of a covenant or warranty; acceleration of or failure to pay other debt in excess of $50 million (excluding securitization indebtedness); insolvency matters; and a change of control. All of our senior unsecured notes contain various covenants including limitations on liens, limitations on potential sale and leaseback transactions and change of control restrictions. In addition, there are limitations on mergers, consolidations and potential sale of all or substantially all of our assets. Events of default in the notes include failure to pay interest and principal when due, breach of a covenant or warranty, acceleration of other debt in excess of $50 million and insolvency matters. The convertible notes do not contain affirmative or negative covenants, however, the limitations on mergers, consolidations and potential sale of all or substantially all of our assets and the events of default for our senior unsecured notes are applicable to such notes. Holders of the convertible notes have the right to require us to repurchase the convertible notes at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest in the event of a fundamental change, defined to include, among other things, a change of control, certain recapitalizations and if our common stock is no longer listed on a national securities exchange. As of March 31, 2012, we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants described above. Each of our non-recourse, securitized term notes and the bank conduit facility contain various triggers relating to the performance of the applicable loan pools. If the vacation ownership contract receivables pool that collateralizes one of our securitization notes fails to perform within the parameters established by the contractual triggers (such as higher default or delinquency rates), there are provisions pursuant to which the cash flows for that pool will be maintained in the securitization as extra collateral for the note holders or applied to accelerate the repayment of outstanding principal to the note holders. As of March 31, 2012, all of our securitized loan pools were in compliance with applicable contractual triggers. LIQUIDITY RISK Our vacation ownership business finances certain of its receivables through (i) an asset-backed bank conduit facility and (ii) periodically accessing the capital markets by issuing asset-backed securities. None of the currently outstanding asset-backed securities contains any recourse provisions to us other than interest rate risk related to swap counterparties (solely to the extent that the amount outstanding on our notes differs from the forecasted amortization schedule at the time of issuance). We believe that our bank conduit facility, with a term through June 2013 and capacity of $600 million, combined with our ability to issue term asset-backed securities, should provide sufficient liquidity for our expected sales pace and we expect to have available liquidity to finance the sale of VOIs.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES In presenting our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Several of the estimates and assumptions we are required to make relate to matters that are inherently uncertain as they pertain to future events. However, events that are outside of our control cannot be predicted and, as such, they cannot be contemplated in evaluating such estimates and assumptions. If there is a significant unfavorable change to current conditions, it could result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position and liquidity. We believe that the estimates and assumptions we used when preparing our financial statements were the most appropriate at that time. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the SEC on February 17, 2012, which includes a description of our critical accounting policies that involve subjective and complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results. While there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies as to the methodologies or assumptions we apply under them, we continue to monitor such methodologies and assumptions. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks. We assess our market risk based on changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis that measures the potential impact in earnings, fair values and cash flows based on a hypothetical 10% change (increase and decrease) in interest and foreign currency rates. We used March 31, 2012 market rates to perform a sensitivity analysis separately for each of our market risk exposures. The estimates assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rate yield curves and exchange rates. We have determined, through such analyses, that the impact of a 10% change in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and prices on our earnings, fair values and cash flows would not be material.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION We are involved in various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. Before you invest in our securities you should carefully consider each of the following risk factors and all of the other information provided in this report. We believe that the following information identifies the most significant risks that may impact us. However, the risks and uncertainties we face are not limited to those set forth in the risk factors described below. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business. In addition, past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into an actual event, the event could have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In such case, the market price of our common stock could decline. The hospitality industry is highly competitive and we are subject to risks relating to competition that may adversely affect our performance. We will be adversely impacted if we cannot compete effectively in the highly competitive hospitality industry. Our continued success depends upon our ability to compete effectively in markets that contain numerous competitors, some of which may have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have. Competition may reduce fee structures, potentially causing us to lower our fees or prices, which may adversely impact our profits. New competition or existing competition that uses a business model that is different from our business model may put pressure on us to change our model so that we can remain competitive. Our revenues are highly dependent on the travel industry and declines in or disruptions to the travel industry, such as those caused by economic slowdown, terrorism, political strife, acts of God and war may adversely affect us. Declines in or disruptions to the travel industry may adversely impact us. Risks affecting the travel industry include: economic slowdown and recession; economic factors, such as increased costs of living and reduced discretionary income, adversely impacting consumers’ and businesses’ decisions to use and consume travel
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We may not be able to achieve our growth objectives. We may not be able to achieve our growth objectives for increasing our cash flows, the number of franchised and/or managed properties in our lodging business, the number of vacation exchange members in our vacation exchange business, the number of rental weeks sold by our vacation rentals business and the number of tours generated and vacation ownership interests sold by our vacation ownership business. We may be unable to identify acquisition targets that complement our businesses, and if we are able to identify suitable acquisition targets, we may not be able to complete acquisitions on commercially reasonable terms. Our ability to complete acquisitions depends on a variety of factors, including our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms and requisite government approvals. If we are able to complete acquisitions, there is no assurance that we will be able to achieve the revenue and cost benefits that we expected in connection with such acquisitions or to successfully integrate the acquired businesses into our existing operations. Our international operations are subject to risks not generally applicable to our domestic operations. Our international operations are subject to numerous risks including exposure to local economic conditions; potential adverse changes in the diplomatic relations of foreign countries with the U.S.; hostility from local
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Economic conditions affecting the hospitality industry, the global economy and credit markets generally may adversely affect our business and results of operations, our ability to obtain financing and/or securitize our receivables on reasonable and acceptable terms, the performance of our loan portfolio and the market price of our common stock. The future economic environment for the hospitality industry and the global economy may continue to be challenged. The hospitality industry has experienced and may continue to experience significant downturns in connection with, or in anticipation of, declines in general economic conditions. The current economy has been characterized by higher unemployment, lower family income, lower business investment and lower consumer spending, leading to lower demand for hospitality services and products. Declines in consumer and commercial spending may adversely affect our revenues and profits. Uncertainty in the equity and credit markets may negatively affect our ability to access short-term and long-term financing on reasonable terms or at all, which would negatively impact our liquidity and financial condition. In addition, if one or more of the financial institutions that support our existing credit facilities fails, we may not be able to find a replacement, which would negatively impact our ability to borrow under the credit facilities. Disruptions in the financial markets may adversely affect our credit rating and the market value of our common stock. If we are unable to refinance, if necessary, our outstanding debt when due, our results of operations and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected. While we believe we have adequate sources of liquidity to meet our anticipated requirements for working capital, debt service and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future, if our cash flow or capital resources prove inadequate we could face liquidity problems that could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Our liquidity as it relates to our vacation ownership contract receivables securitization program could be adversely affected if we were to fail to renew or replace our securitization warehouse conduit facility on its renewal date or if a particular receivables pool were to fail to meet certain ratios, which could occur in certain instances if the default rates or other credit metrics of the underlying vacation ownership contract receivables deteriorate. Our ability to sell securities backed by our vacation ownership contract receivables depends on the continued ability and willingness of capital market participants to invest in such securities. It is possible that asset-backed securities issued pursuant to our securitization programs could in the future be downgraded by
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Table of ContentsWe cannot provide assurance that we will continue to pay dividends. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient surplus under Delaware law to be able to continue to pay dividends. This may result from extraordinary cash expenses, actual expenses exceeding contemplated costs, funding of capital expenditures, increases in reserves or lack of available capital. Our Board of Directors may also suspend the payment of dividends if the Board deems such action to be in the best interests of the Company or stockholders. If we do not pay dividends, the price of our common stock must appreciate for you to realize a gain on your investment in Wyndham Worldwide. This appreciation may not occur and our stock may in fact depreciate in value. We are responsible for certain of Cendant’s contingent and other corporate liabilities. Under the separation agreement and the tax sharing agreement that we executed with Cendant (now Avis Budget Group) and former Cendant units, Realogy and Travelport, we and Realogy generally are responsible for 37.5% and 62.5%, respectively, of certain of Cendant’s contingent and other corporate liabilities and associated costs, including certain contingent and other corporate liabilities of Cendant and/or its subsidiaries to the extent incurred on or prior to August 23, 2006, including liabilities relating to certain of Cendant’s terminated or divested businesses, the Travelport sale, the Cendant litigation described in this report, actions with respect to the separation plan and payments under certain contracts that were not allocated to any specific party in connection with the separation. If any party responsible for the liabilities described above were to default on its obligations, each non-defaulting party (including Avis Budget) would be required to pay an equal portion of the amounts in default. Accordingly, we could, under certain circumstances, be obligated to pay amounts in excess of our share of the assumed obligations related to such liabilities including associated costs. On or about April 10, 2007, Realogy Corporation was acquired by affiliates of Apollo Management VI, L.P. and its stock is no longer publicly traded. The acquisition does not negate Realogy’s obligation to satisfy 62.5% of such contingent and other corporate liabilities of Cendant or its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of the separation agreement. As a result of the acquisition, however, Realogy has greater debt obligations and its ability to satisfy its portion of these liabilities may be adversely impacted. In accordance with the terms of the separation agreement, Realogy posted a letter of credit in April 2007 for our and Cendant’s benefit to cover its estimated share of the assumed liabilities discussed above, although there can be no assurance that such letter of credit will be sufficient to cover Realogy’s actual obligations if and when they arise. We may be required to write-off all or a portion of the remaining value of our goodwill or other intangibles of companies we have acquired. Under generally accepted accounting principles, we review our intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment at least annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstances, indicating that the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets may not be recoverable, include a sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization, reduced future cash flow estimates and slower growth rates in our industry. We may be required to record a significant non-cash impairment charge in our financial statements during the period in which any impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets is determined, negatively impacting our results of operations and stockholders’ equity. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. None.
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
We expect to generate annual net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, equity investments and development advances of approximately $600 million to $700 million in 2012. A portion of this cash flow is expected to be returned to our shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends. On August 20, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program that enabled us to purchase our common stock. The Board has since increased the program four times, most recently on April 18, 2012 for $750 million, bringing the total authorization under the program to $2.25 billion as of March 31, 2012. During the first quarter of 2012, repurchase capacity increased $12 million from proceeds received from stock option exercises. Such repurchase capacity will continue to be increased by proceeds received from future stock option exercises. During the period April 1, 2012 through April 24, 2012, we repurchased an additional 850,000 shares at an average price of $46.85. We currently have $940 million remaining availability in our program. The amount and timing of specific repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. Repurchases may be conducted in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. None. The exhibit index appears on the page immediately following the signature page of this report. The agreements included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this report contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties were made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and:
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We acknowledge that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the foregoing cautionary statements, we are responsible for considering whether additional specific disclosures of material information regarding material contractual provisions are required to make the statements in this report not misleading.
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