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BFC Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results

For the Second Quarter, 2016



FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – August 10, 2016 -- BFC Financial Corporation ("BFC" or the "Company") (OTCQB: BFCF; BFCFB) reported financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016.



Overview and Highlights:



BFC Selected Financial Data (Consolidated)

Second Quarter 2016 Compared to Second Quarter 2015:





BFC Selected Financial Data (Consolidated)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2015:





(1) Net income attributable to BFC for the three and six month ended June 30, 2015 included a benefit for income taxes of $92.3 million due to the release of a portion of BFC’s valuation allowance on its net deferred tax asset.



As of June 30, 2016, BFC had total consolidated assets of $1.4 billion, shareholders' equity attributable to BFC of $385.0 million, and total consolidated equity of $495.9 million.  At  June 30, 2016, BFC’s book value per share was $4.61 compared to $4.08 at June 30, 2015.

“BFC and BBX Capital Corporation (“BBX Capital” or “BBX”) (NYSE: BBX) recently announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement between the companies. As

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discussed in more detail below, BFC has held a meaningful stake in BBX since 1987, and if the proposed merger is consummated, BBX will be a wholly owned subsidiary of BFC. The proposed merger of BFC and BBX is anticipated to simplify our corporate structure and intended to consolidate and streamline the combined companies. Also discussed in more detail below, BFC announced that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend on BFC’s Common Stock during the quarter and, subject to declaration by the Board each quarter, anticipates paying regular quarterly dividends in the future,”  commented Jarett S. Levan, Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BFC Financial.

On July 27, 2016,  BFC and BBX Capital entered into a definitive merger agreement between the companies. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by a special committee comprised of BBX’s independent directors as well as the boards of directors of both companies, BBX’s shareholders other than BFC will be entitled to receive, at their election, 5.4 shares of BFC’s Class A Common Stock or $20.00 in cash for each share of BBX’s Class A Common Stock held by them. BBX Capital’s shareholders will have the right to elect to make different elections with respect to different shares held by them so they may elect to receive all cash, all stock, or a combination of cash and stock in exchange for their shares. If the merger is consummated, BBX will be a wholly owned subsidiary of BFC.

On June 8, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a cash dividend payment of $0.005 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend was paid on July 20, 2016, to all shareholders of record at the close of trading on June 20, 2016. BFC has indicated its intention to, subject to declaration by its Board, pay regular quarterly dividends of $0.005 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock (an aggregate of $0.02 per share annually).

The results of operations and financial condition of the companies in which BFC holds a controlling financial interest, including BBX Capital Corporation and Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (“Woodbridge”), the parent company of Bluegreen, are consolidated in BFC’s financial statements. BFC currently holds an approximate 81% ownership interest in BBX Capital. Woodbridge is owned 54% by BFC and 46% by BBX Capital. Woodbridge’s principal asset is its 100% ownership interest in Bluegreen.

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The following selected information relates to the operating activities of Bluegreen and BBX Capital. See the supplemental tables below for the consolidating statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.



Bluegreen Corporation



Bluegreen is a sales, marketing, and management company focused on the vacation ownership industry. Bluegreen markets, sells and manages vacation ownership interests (“VOIs)” in resorts,

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which are generally located in popular, high-volume, “drive-to” vacation destinations. The resorts in which Bluegreen markets, sells or manages VOIs were either developed or acquired by Bluegreen, or were developed and are owned by third parties. Bluegreen earns fees for providing sales and marketing services to these third party developers. Bluegreen also earns fees by providing management services to the Bluegreen Vacation Club and property owners associations (“POAs”), mortgage servicing, VOI title services, reservation services, and construction design and development services. In addition, Bluegreen provides financing to individual purchasers of VOIs.



During the three month period ended June 30, 2016, Bluegreen paid cash dividends of $15.0 million to Woodbridge, Bluegreen’s parent company, and Woodbridge in turn paid $7.6 million of cash dividends to BFC and $6.5 million of cash dividends to BBX Capital. During the six month period ended June 30, 2016, Bluegreen paid cash dividends of $25.0 million to Woodbridge, and Woodbridge in turn paid $12.6 million of cash dividends to BFC and $10.7 million of cash dividends to BBX Capital.  



Bluegreen Selected Financial Data

Second Quarter 2016 Compared to Second Quarter 2015:



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Bluegreen Selected Financial Data

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2015:







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Bluegreen Summary for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016



System-wide sales of VOIs were $159.7 million and $286.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, and $139.9 million and $249.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The growth in system-wide sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 is primarily attributable to an increase of 19% and 21%, respectively, in the number of total prospect tours, which included an increase of 27% and 29%, respectively, in the number of new prospect tours, and an increase of 8% and 7%, respectively, in the average sales price per transaction. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of 11% and 10%, respectively, in the sale to tour conversion ratio for total prospects and a decrease of 11% and 9%, respectively, in the sale to tour conversion ratio for new prospects.



Fee-based sales commission revenue was $54.2 million and $48.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $94.3 million and $80.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The increase in the sales of third-party developer inventory during the 2016 periods were due primarily to the factors described above related to the increase in system-wide sales of VOIs. In addition, Bluegreen earned an average sales and marketing commission of 70% and 69% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, as compared to 68% and 67% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The increase in the second quarter of 2016 included an incentive commission of $1.7 million earned as a result of the achievement of certain sales thresholds pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable contractual arrangement.



Other fee-based services revenue increased 4% to $26.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 6% to $51.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Fee-based management services revenues increased during the 2016 periods compared to the 2015 periods primarily as a result of cumulative increases in the number of owners in the Bluegreen Vacation Club.



Net interest spread was $13.9 million and $12.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $28.2 million and $22.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in net interest spread during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 is primarily due to additional interest income of $0.4 million and $2.4 million recognized by Bluegreen during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to an $80.0 million loan made to BFC during April 2015. 



Bluegreen generated “free cash flow” (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) of $60.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $30.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase for the 2016 period is primarily due to decreased spending on the acquisition and development of inventory. During the first six months of 2016, Bluegreen paid $5.2 million for development expenditures primarily related to the Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations Joint Venture, as compared to $19.7 million in the 2015 period. Additionally, Bluegreen paid $2.7 million for Just-in-Time inventory purchases during the first six months of 2016 as compared to $9.9 million during the same 2015 period. This increase was partially offset by the impact of a decrease in cash realized within 30 days of sale to

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41% during the six months ended June 30, 2016 from 47% during the six months ended June 30, 2015.  

 

BBX Capital Corporation



BBX Capital is involved in the acquisition, ownership and management of joint ventures and investments in real estate and real estate development projects, as well as investments in and management of middle market operating businesses, in each case directly or indirectly through subsidiaries or joint ventures. 



BBX Selected Financial Data

Second Quarter 2016 Compared to Second Quarter 2015:





BBX Selected Financial Data

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2015:



As of June 30, 2016, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $390.5 million, shareholders' equity attributable to BBX Capital of $335.5 million, and total consolidated equity of $337.4 million. At June 30, 2016,  BBX Capital’s book value per share was $20.47 vs. $19.63 at June 30, 2015.

For more detailed information regarding BBX Capital and its financial results, business, operations and risks, please see BBX Capital’s financial results press release for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, BBX Capital’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, and BBX Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are available to view on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov,  and on BBX Capital’s website, www.BBXCapital.com.

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For more complete and detailed information regarding BFC and its financial results, business, operations and risks, and Bluegreen Corporation, please see BFC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016,  and BFC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on BFC’s website, www.BFCFinancial.com.



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About BFC Financial Corporation: 

BFC (OTCQB: BFCF; BFCFB) is a holding company whose principal holdings include an 81% ownership interest in BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) and its indirect ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. BFC owns a 54% equity interest in Woodbridge, the parent company of Bluegreen. BBX Capital owns the remaining 46% equity interest in Woodbridge. As of June 30, 2016, BFC had total consolidated assets of $1.4 billion, shareholders' equity attributable to BFC of $385.0 million, and total consolidated equity of $495.9 million. BFC’s book value per share at June 30, 2016 was $4.61.    



About Bluegreen Corporation:

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen is a sales, marketing and resort management company, focused on the vacation ownership industry and pursuing a capital-light business strategy. Bluegreen manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 200,000 owners, 66 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,500 resorts worldwide. Bluegreen also offers a portfolio of comprehensive, turnkey, fee-based services, including resort management services, financial services, and sales and marketing services, to or on behalf of third parties.



About BBX Capital Corporation:

BBX Capital (NYSE: BBX) is involved in the acquisition, ownership and management of joint ventures and investments in real estate and real estate development projects, as well as acquisitions, investments and management of middle market operating businesses. In addition, BBX Capital and its controlling shareholder, BFC Financial Corporation, have a 46% and 54% respective ownership interest in Bluegreen Corporation. As a result of their ownership interests, BBX Capital and BFC together own 100% of Bluegreen. As of June 30, 2016, BBX Capital had total consolidated assets of $390.5 million, shareholders' equity attributable to BBX Capital of $335.5 million, and total consolidated equity of $337.4 million. BBX Capital’s book value per share at June 30, 2016 was $20.47.



For further information, please visit our family of companies:

BFC Financial Corporation: www.BFCFinancial.com

Bluegreen Corporation: www.BluegreenVacations.com

BBX Capital: www.BBXCapital.com



BFC Financial Contact Info:

Investor Relations: Leo Hinkley, Managing Director, 954-940-4994

Email: LHinkley@BFCFinancial.com



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Media Contact: Kip Hunter Marketing, 954-765-1329

Aimee Adler/ Jodi Goldstein

Email: aimee@kiphuntermarketing.com,  jodi@kiphuntermarketing.com   

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Additional Information and Where to Find it:

BFC will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a prospectus of BFC and a proxy statement of BBX Capital relating to the proposed merger between the companies discussed in this press release. The proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the shareholders of BBX. Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC containing information about BFC and BBX Capital free-of-charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by BFC will be made available free-of-charge on BFC’s website at www.bfcfinancial.com,  under the “Investor Relations” tab, or by written request to BFC Financial Corporation, 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 800, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, Attention: Investor Relations, or by phone at 954-940-4900. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by BBX Capital will be made available free-of-charge on BBX Capital’s website at www.bbxcapital.com,  under the “Investor Relations” tab, or by written request to BBX Capital Corporation, 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 800, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, Attention: Investor Relations, or by phone at 954-940-4000. Investors and shareholders are advised to read the proxy statement/prospectus when it is available because it will contain important information.

BFC, BBX and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be “participants” in the solicitation of proxies from BBX’s shareholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of BFC is set forth in BFC’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 28, 2016. Information about the directors and executive officers of BBX Capital is set forth in BBX Capital’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2016. These documents can be obtained free-of-charge from the sources indicated above.  Information concerning the interests of the persons who may be considered “participants” in the solicitation will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the merger when it becomes available.



This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation is unlawful. Any such offer will be made only by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).



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This press release contains forward-looking statements based largely on current expectations of BFC or its subsidiaries that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All opinions, forecasts, projections, future plans or other statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “plans,” “believes,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,”

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“our view,” “we see,” “would” and words and phrases of similar import. The forward looking statements in this press release are also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. We can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which include the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its investments and assets, and are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond our control. When considering forward-looking statements, the reader should keep in mind the risks, uncertainties and other cautionary statements made herein, including, but not limited to: those relating to the proposed merger described in this press release, the potential benefits of the merger, including, without limitation, that the simplification of BFC’s corporate structure and/or the efficiencies expected to result from the merger may not be realized, the ability of the parties to satisfy all of the conditions to closing the merger, and the risk that the proposed transaction may not otherwise be consummated in accordance with the contemplated terms, or at all; and uncertainties related to BFC’s expectancy of paying regular quarterly cash dividends on its Common Stock, including that any such dividends are subject to declaration by BFC’s board of directors and may not be paid in the amount anticipated, when anticipated, or at all. In addition, some factors which may affect the accuracy of the forward-looking statements apply generally to the industries in which our subsidiaries operate, including the vacation ownership industry in which Bluegreen operates, and the investment, development, and asset management and real estate-related industries in which BBX Capital operates, while other factors apply more specifically to BFC. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties affecting BFC and its subsidiaries, and their respective results, operations, markets, products, services and business strategies, including risks associated with the ability to successfully implement currently anticipated plans and generate earnings, or long term growth, or for operations or investments to result in increased value; the performance of entities in which BFC and BBX Capital have made investments may not be profitable or their results as anticipated; BFC is dependent upon dividends from its subsidiaries to fund its operations; BFC’s subsidiaries may not be in a position to pay dividends or otherwise make a determination to pay dividends to its shareholders; dividend payments may be subject to certain restrictions, including restrictions contained in debt instruments; any payment of dividends by a subsidiary of BFC is subject to declaration by such subsidiary’s board of directors or managers (which, in the case of BBX Capital, is comprised of a majority of independent directors under the listing standards of the NYSE) as well as the boards of directors of both BBX Capital and BFC in the case of dividend payments by Woodbridge; and dividend decisions may not be made in BFC’s interests; the risks relating to BFC’s goal of transitioning into a business platform with diverse activities, including that such goal may not be achieved when anticipated or at all; the risk that BFC may not achieve growth through its operating businesses or real estate opportunities to the extent anticipated or at all; risks relating to the monetization of BBX Capital’s legacy portfolio; risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings involving BFC and its subsidiaries, including the legal and other professional fees and other costs and expenses of such proceedings, as well as the impact of any finding of liability or damages on the financial condition and operating results of BFC or its subsidiaries, and with respect to the adverse judgment in the action brought

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by the SEC against BBX Capital and its former Chairman, who also was BFC’s Chairman, risks relating to claims for reimbursement by insurers, and reputational risks and risks relating to the loss of the services of BFC’s Chairman.  The Company’s investment in Woodbridge, which owns Bluegreen Corporation, exposes the Company to risks of Bluegreen’s business and its ability to pay dividends to Woodbridge, and risks inherent in the vacation ownership industry, including the risk that Bluegreen’s marketing expenses will continue to increase; and the risk that Bluegreen may not be successful in increasing or expanding its capital-light business activities because of changes in economic conditions or otherwise, and such fee-based service activities may not be profitable, which would have an adverse impact on its results of operations and financial condition. In addition, with respect to BBX Capital, the risks and uncertainties include risks relating to the real estate market and real estate development, the risk that joint venture partners may not fulfill their obligations and the projects may not be developed as anticipated or be profitable, and contracts may not be completed on the terms provided in the contract or at all; risks relating to acquisitions of operating businesses, including integration risks, risks regarding achieving profitability, that new personnel will not be successful, foreign currency transaction risk, and the other risks and uncertainties described in BBX Capital’s financial results press release for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, BBX Capital’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and BBX Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are available to view on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on BBX Capital's website, www.BBXCapital.com. Reference is also made to the risks and uncertainties detailed in reports filed by BFC with the SEC, including BFC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, and the “Risk Factors” section of BFC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,  which may be viewed on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on BFC’s website at www.BFCFinancial.com.  The reader should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, which speaks only as of the date made. Further, this press release also contains information regarding the past performance of investments and operations, and the reader should note that prior or current performance is not a guarantee or indication of future performance. BFC cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of changes in circumstances, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.



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The following supplemental table represents BFC’s Consolidating Statement of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2016.









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The following supplemental table represents BFC’s Consolidating Statement of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2015.













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The following supplemental table represents BFC’s Consolidating Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016.



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The following supplemental table represents BFC’s Consolidating Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015.



The following tables present Bluegreen’s EBITDA, defined below, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, as well as a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (in thousands):





EBITDA is defined as earnings, or net income, before taking into account interest income (excluding interest earned on VOI notes receivable), interest expense (excluding interest expense incurred on financings related to Bluegreen’s receivable-backed notes payable), provision for income taxes and franchise taxes, depreciation and amortization.  For purposes of the EBITDA calculation, no adjustments were made for interest income earned on Bluegreen’s VOI notes receivable or the interest expense incurred on debt that is secured by such notes receivable because they are both considered to be part of the operations of Bluegreen’s business.

The Company considers Bluegreen’s EBITDA to be an indicator of Bluegreen’s operating performance, and it is used to measure Bluegreen’s ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand its business. EBITDA is also used by companies, lenders, investors and others because it excludes certain items that can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. For example, interest expense can be dependent on a company’s capital structure, debt levels and credit ratings. Accordingly, the impact of interest expense on earnings can vary significantly among companies. The tax positions of companies can also vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the jurisdictions in which they operate. As a result, effective tax rates and provision for income taxes can vary considerably among companies. EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization because companies utilize productive assets of different ages and use different methods of both acquiring and depreciating productive assets. These differences can result in considerable variability in the relative costs of productive assets and the depreciation and amortization expense among companies.





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Woodbridge Holdings, LLC

Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition- Unaudited

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