Douglas Elliman Inc 10-Q for FY2023 Q1
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG)
10-Q
2023-05-15
For: 2023-03-31
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About this 10-Q
Douglas Elliman Inc filed this 10-Q on May 15, 2023, covering the quarter ended March 31, 2023 (FY2023 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended March 31, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $213.98M
- down 30.7% from $308.9M a year earlier
- Net loss
- $17.62M
- compared with net income of $6.51M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- -$0.23
- compared with $0.08 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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of the principal executive offices)
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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.
x Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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).
x Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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At May 5, 2023, Douglas Elliman Inc. had 84,416,022 shares of common stock outstanding.
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page | |||||
| PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||
| Item 1. Douglas Elliman Inc. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited): | |||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | |||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 | |||||
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |||||
| Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |||||
| Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | |||||
| Item 4. Controls and Procedures | |||||
| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
| Item 1. Legal Proceedings | |||||
| Item 1A. Risk Factors | |||||
| Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | |||||
| Item 6. Exhibits | |||||
| SIGNATURE | |||||
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
| March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS: | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Receivables | |||||||||||
| Agent receivables, net | |||||||||||
| Income taxes receivable, net | |||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
Long-term investments (includes $ | |||||||||||
| Contract assets, net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | |||||||||||
| Equity-method investments | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Current operating lease liability | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Commissions payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued salaries and benefits | |||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | |||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | |||||||||||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, par value $ | |||||||||||
Common stock, par value $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total Douglas Elliman Inc. stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commissions and other brokerage income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Property management | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other ancillary services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate agent commissions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expenses): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in (losses) earnings from equity-method investments | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment and other (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before provision for income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributed to non-controlling interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Per basic common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income applicable to common shares attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Per diluted common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income applicable to common shares attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
Unaudited
| Douglas Elliman Inc. Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Paid-In | Non- controlling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Interest | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions and dividends on common stock ($ | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock grants | ( | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Douglas Elliman Inc. Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Paid-In | Non- controlling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Interest | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions and dividends on common stock ($ | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock grants | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interest | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
Unaudited
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||
| Loss on sale of assets | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ||||||||||
| Net losses (gains) on investment securities | ( | ||||||||||
| Equity in losses (earnings) from equity-method investments | ( | ||||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | |||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | |||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | ( | ||||||||||
| Income taxes receivables, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accrued salary and benefits | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Investments in equity-method investments | ( | ||||||||||
| Distributions from equity-method investments | |||||||||||
| Purchase of debt securities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchase of equity securities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchase of long-term investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Repayment of debt | ( | ||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interest | |||||||||||
| Earn out payments | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)Basis of Presentation:
Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman” or the “Company”) is engaged in the real estate services and property technology investment business and is seeking to acquire or invest in additional real estate services and property technology, or PropTech, companies. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Douglas Elliman include the accounts of DER Holdings LLC and New Valley Ventures LLC (“New Valley Ventures”), directly and indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. DER Holdings LLC owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Douglas Elliman of California, Inc., which are engaged in the residential real estate brokerage business with their subsidiaries. The operations of New Valley Ventures consist of minority investments in innovative and cutting-edge PropTech companies.
Certain references to “Douglas Elliman Realty” refer to the Company’s residential real estate brokerage business, including the operations of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC and Douglas Elliman of California Inc., unless otherwise specified.
The unaudited, interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and, in management’s opinion, contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. References to U.S. GAAP issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, also referred to as the “Codification” or “ASC.” These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the combined consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The condensed consolidated results of operations for interim periods should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
In presenting the condensed 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.
(b) Principles of Consolidation:
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of DER Holdings LLC and New Valley Ventures as well as all other entities in which Douglas Elliman has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
When evaluating an entity for consolidation, Douglas Elliman first determines whether an entity is within the scope of the guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) and if it is deemed to be a VIE. If the entity is considered to be a VIE, Douglas Elliman determines whether it would be considered the entity’s primary beneficiary. Douglas Elliman consolidates those VIEs for which it has determined that it is the primary beneficiary. Douglas Elliman will consolidate an entity that is not deemed a VIE upon a determination that it has a controlling financial interest. For entities where Douglas Elliman does not have a controlling financial interest, the investments in such entities are classified as available-for-sale securities or accounted for using the equity or cost method, as appropriate.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
(c) Estimates and Assumptions:
(d) ( Loss) Earnings Per Share (“EPS”):
As a result, in its calculation of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company adjusted its net income for the effect of these participating securities. There were no outstanding participating securities during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to participating securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income available to common stockholders attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net (loss) income available to common stockholders attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, which will include vested restricted stock.
Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following shares of common stock for the periods presented below:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares for basic EPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incremental shares related to non-vested restricted stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(e) Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
The components of “Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash” in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows were as follows:
| March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents included in current assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents included in other assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
(f) Related Party Transactions:
Agreements with Vector Group Ltd. (“Vector Group”) The Company paid Vector Group $1,050 and $1,050 under the Transition Services Agreement and $562 and $491 under the Aircraft Lease Agreement during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Real estate commissions. Real estate commissions include commissions of approximately $842 and $900 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, from projects where the Company has been engaged by certain developers as the sole broker or the co-broker for several of the real estate development projects that Vector Group owns an interest in through its real estate venture investments.
(g) Investment and Other (Losses) Income:
Investment and other (losses) income consists of the following:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains recognized on PropTech convertible trading debt securities | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains recognized on long-term investments at fair value | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment and other (losses) income | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
(h) Restructuring:
| Employee Severance and Benefits | |||||
| Severance liability balance at January 1, 2023 | $ | ||||
| Severance expense | |||||
| Severance payments | ( | ||||
| Severance liability at March 31, 2023 | $ | ||||
(i) Other Comprehensive Income:
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
(j) Subsequent Events:
(k) New Accounting Pronouncements:
Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) to be adopted in 2023:
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. The ASU requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) adopted in 2023:
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The ASU clarifies the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security. The standard also requires certain disclosures for equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
SEC Proposed Rule Changes
On March 21, 2022, the SEC proposed rule changes that would require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The proposed rules would require information about a registrant's climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on its business, results of operations, or financial condition. The required information about climate-related risks would also include disclosure of a registrant's greenhouse gas emissions, which have become a commonly used metric to assess a registrant's exposure to such risks. In addition, under the proposed rules, certain climate-related financial metrics would be required in a registrant's audited financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the proposed rule changes.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Disaggregation of Revenue
In the following tables, revenue is disaggregated by major services line and primary geographical market:
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York City | Northeast | Southeast | West | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission and other brokerage income - existing home sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission and other brokerage income - development marketing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property management revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Escrow and title fees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York City | Northeast | Southeast | West | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission and other brokerage income - existing home sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commission and other brokerage income - development marketing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property management revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Escrow and title fees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract Balances
The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from development marketing and commercial leasing contracts with customers:
| March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| Receivables, which are included in receivables | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Contract assets, net, which are included in other current assets | |||||||||||
| Contract assets, net, which are in other assets | |||||||||||
| Payables, which are included in other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Contract liabilities, which are in current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Contract liabilities, which are in other liabilities | |||||||||||
The Company recognized revenue of $1,614 for the three months ended March 31, 2023, that were included in the contract liabilities balances at December 31, 2022. The Company recognized revenue of $8,069 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, that were included in the contract liabilities balances at December 31, 2021.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
3. CURRENT EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES
Real estate broker agent receivables: Douglas Elliman Realty is exposed to credit losses for various amounts due from real estate agents, which are included in Other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates its allowance for credit losses on receivables from agents based on an evaluation of aging, agent sales in pipeline, any security, specific exposures, historical experience of collections from the individual agents, and current and expected future market trends. The Company estimated that the credit losses for these receivables were $11,850 and $10,916 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
| January 1, 2023 | Current Period Provision | Write-offs | Recoveries | March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate broker agent receivables | $ | $ | (1) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
_____________________________
(1) The current period provision for the real estate broker agent receivables is included in “General and administrative expenses” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
| January 1, 2022 | Current Period Provision | Write-offs | Recoveries | March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate broker agent receivables | $ | $ | (1) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
_____________________________
(1) The current period provision for the real estate broker agent receivables is included in “General and administrative expenses” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
4. LEASES
Leases
The Company has operating leases for corporate and sales offices and equipment. The components of lease expense were as follows:
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease cost | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term lease cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable lease cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Sublease income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total lease cost | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | |||||||||||
| Operating leases | |||||||||||
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Weighted average remaining lease term: | |||||||||||
| Operating leases | |||||||||||
| Weighted average discount rate: | |||||||||||
| Operating leases | % | % | |||||||||
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(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
| Operating Leases | ||||||||
| Period Ending December 31: | ||||||||
| Remainder of 2023 | $ | |||||||
| 2024 | ||||||||
| 2025 | ||||||||
| 2026 | ||||||||
| 2027 | ||||||||
| 2028 | ||||||||
| Thereafter | ||||||||
| Total lease payments | ||||||||
| Less imputed interest | ( | |||||||
| Total | $ | |||||||
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $217 in undiscounted lease payments relating to an operating lease for office space that has not yet commenced. The operating lease has a lease term of five years and is expected to commence during the third quarter of 2023.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
5. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
Long-term investments consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Long-term investment securities at fair value (1) | |||||||||||
| PropTech investments at cost | |||||||||||
| PropTech investments at equity method | |||||||||||
| Total investments | |||||||||||
Less PropTech current convertible trading debt securities (2) | |||||||||||
| Less PropTech investments accounted for under the equity method | |||||||||||
| Total long-term investments | $ | $ | |||||||||
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(1) These assets are measured at net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient under ASC 820.
(2) These amounts are included in Other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Net realized and unrealized losses and gains recognized on long-term investment securities were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized (losses) gains recognized on PropTech convertible trading debt securities | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized (losses) gains recognized on long-term investments at fair value | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains recognized on long-term investment securities | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
(a) PropTech Convertible Trading Debt Securities:
These securities are classified as trading debt securities and are accounted for at fair value. The maturities of all convertible notes range from June 2023 to February 2025.
(b) Long-Term Investment Securities at Fair Value:
The following is a summary of unrealized (losses) gains recognized in net income on long-term investment securities at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized (losses) gains recognized on long-term investment securities | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Company has unfunded commitments of $1,030 related to long-term investment securities at fair value as of March 31, 2023.
(c) Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Values That Do Not Qualify for the NAV Practical Expedient
Equity securities without readily determinable fair values that do not qualify for the NAV practical expedient consisted of investments in various limited liability companies at March 31, 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, New Valley Ventures invested $250 into one additional PropTech venture. The investment is classified as an equity security without a readily determinable fair value. The total carrying value of these investments was $8,863 as of March 31, 2023. No impairment or other adjustments related to observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments were identified for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
6. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
Equity method investments consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| Ancillary services ventures | $ | $ | |||||||||
At March 31, 2023, the Company’s ownership percentages in these investments ranged from 17.0 % to 50.0 %; therefore, the Company accounts for these investments under the equity method of accounting.
VIE Consideration:
The Company has determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of any of its equity method investments because it does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of each investment. The Company determined that the entities were VIEs but the Company was not the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Company’s equity method investments have been accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Maximum Exposure to Loss:
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from its equity method investments consists of the net carrying value of the investments adjusted for any future capital commitments and/or guarantee arrangements. The maximum exposure to loss was $2,055 as of March 31, 2023.
7. CONTINGENCIES
8. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income tax (benefit) expense consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before provision for income taxes | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense using estimated annual effective income tax rate | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
9. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements were as follows:
| Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market funds (1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term investment securities at fair value (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Amounts included in Cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, except for $5,404 that is included in current restricted cash and cash equivalents and $2,538 that is included in non-current restricted assets.
(2)Amounts included in current restricted assets and non-current restricted assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(3)In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.
| Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market funds (1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term investment securities at fair value (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Amounts included in Cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, except for $4,985 that is included in current restricted assets and $2,538 that is included in non-current restricted assets.
(2)Amounts included in current restricted assets and non-current restricted assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(3)In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the Level 2 certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is the rate offered by the financial institution.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
The fair values of the Level 3 PropTech convertible trading debt securities were derived using a discounted cash flow model utilizing a probability-weighted expected return method based on the probabilities of different potential outcomes for the convertible trading debt securities.
The long-term investments are based on NAV per share provided by the partnerships based on the indicated market value of the underlying assets or investment portfolio. In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, these investments are not classified under the fair value hierarchy disclosed above because they are measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient.
The unobservable inputs related to the valuations of the Level 3 assets and liabilities were as follows at March 31, 2023:
| Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value at | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2023 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range (Actual) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | $ | Discounted cash flow | Interest rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maturity | June 2023 - Feb 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volatility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discount rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The unobservable inputs related to the valuations of the Level 3 assets and liabilities were as follows at December 31, 2022:
| Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value at | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range (Actual) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PropTech convertible trading debt securities | $ | Discounted cash flow | Interest rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maturity | Mar 2023 -Feb 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volatility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discount rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Generally, assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges. The Company had no nonrecurring nonfinancial assets subject to fair value measurements as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
10. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s business segments were Real Estate Brokerage and Corporate and Other. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
Financial information for the Company’s operations before taxes and non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
| Real Estate Brokerage | Corporate and Other | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | ( | (1) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman (2) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | |||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman (2) | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | |||||||||||||||||
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(1)Operating loss includes $1,210 of restructuring expense.
(2)The following table reconciles operating income to Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate brokerage segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Unaudited
11. ESCROW FUNDS IN HOLDING
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Notes thereto, included in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes as of and for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023.
Overview
We are a holding company and engaged principally in two business segments:
Real Estate Brokerage: the residential real estate brokerage services through our subsidiary Douglas Elliman Realty, which operates the largest residential brokerage company in the New York metropolitan area and also conducts residential real estate brokerage operations in Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Corporate and other: the operations of our holding company as well as our investment business that invests in select PropTech opportunities through our New Valley Ventures subsidiary.
Key Business Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our financial results, we use the following business metrics to evaluate our business and identify trends affecting our business. To evaluate our operating performance, we also use Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman and Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman Margin and financial measures for the last twelve months ended March 31, 2023 (“Non-GAAP Financial Measures”), which are financial measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Key Business Metrics
| Last twelve months ended | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Business Metrics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total transactions (1) | 23,988 | 4,627 | 7,212 | 26,573 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross transaction value (in billions) (2) | $ | 38.6 | $ | 7.3 | $ | 11.7 | $ | 42.9 | |||||||||||||||
Average transaction value per transaction (in thousands) (3) | $ | 1,608.2 | $ | 1,580.4 | $ | 1,620.4 | $ | 1,616.3 | |||||||||||||||
Number of Principal Agents (4) | 5,389 | 5,389 | 5,174 | 5,407 | |||||||||||||||||||
Annual Retention (5) | 86 | % | N/A | N/A | 87 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | (29,756) | $ | (17,624) | $ | 6,510 | $ | (5,622) | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income margin | (2.81) | % | (8.24) | % | 2.11 | % | (0.49) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (15,421) | $ | (17,645) | $ | 12,727 | $ | 14,951 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman margin | (1.46) | % | (8.25) | % | 4.12 | % | 1.30 | % | |||||||||||||||
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(1)We calculate total transactions by taking the sum of all transactions closed in which our agent represented the buyer or seller in the purchase or sale of a home (excluding rental transactions). We include a single transaction twice when one or more of our agents represent both the buyer and seller in any given transaction.
(2)Gross transaction value is the sum of all closing sale prices for homes transacted by our agents (excluding rental transactions). We include the value of a single transaction twice when our agents serve both the home buyer and home seller in the transaction.
(3)Average transaction value per transaction is the quotient of (x) gross transaction value divided by (y) total transactions.
(4)The number of Principal Agents is determined as of the last day of the specified period. We use the number of Principal Agents, in combination with our other key business metrics such as total transactions and gross transaction value, as a measure of agent productivity.
(5)Annual Retention is the quotient of (x) the prior year revenue generated by agents retained divided by (y) the prior year revenue generated by all agents. We use Annual Retention as a measure of agent stability.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents our net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization, investment and other income, stock-based compensation expense, benefit from income taxes, and other items. Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman Margin is the quotient of (x) Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman divided by (y) revenue. Last twelve months (“LTM”) financial measures are non-GAAP financial measures that are calculated by reference to the trailing four-quarter performance for the relevant metric.
We believe that Non-GAAP Financial Measures are important measures that supplement analysis of our results of operations and enhance an understanding of our operating performance. We believe Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide a useful measure of operating results unaffected by non-recurring items, differences in capital structures and ages of related assets among otherwise comparable companies. Management uses Non-GAAP Financial Measures as measures to review and assess operating performance of our business, and management and investors should review both the overall performance (GAAP net income) and the operating performance (Non-GAAP Financial Measures) of our business. While management considers Non-GAAP Financial Measures to be important, they should be considered in addition to, but not as substitutes for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as operating income, and net income. In addition, Non-GAAP Financial Measures are susceptible to varying calculations and our measurement of Non-GAAP Financial Measures may not be comparable to those of other companies.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures are provided in the table below.
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Computation of Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman
| Last twelve months ended | Three months ended March 31, | Year ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributed to Douglas Elliman Inc. | $ | (29,756) | $ | (17,624) | $ | 6,510 | $ | (5,622) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (2,845) | (1,105) | (39) | (1,779) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (1,804) | (5,390) | 2,917 | 6,503 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributed to non-controlling interest | (768) | (216) | (225) | (777) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,972 | 2,039 | 2,079 | 8,012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (a) | 11,309 | 2,823 | 2,652 | 11,138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in losses (earnings) from equity method investments (b) | 1,168 | 73 | (532) | 563 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net | (2,223) | 454 | (752) | (3,429) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (15,737) | (17,736) | 12,610 | 14,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest | 316 | 91 | 117 | 342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (15,421) | $ | (17,645) | $ | 12,727 | $ | 14,951 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate brokerage segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | $ | (9,891) | $ | (17,343) | $ | 14,541 | $ | 21,993 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,972 | 2,039 | 2,079 | 8,012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 4,289 | 1,019 | 925 | 4,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 3,580 | (13,075) | 17,545 | 34,200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest | 316 | 91 | 117 | 342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | 3,896 | $ | (12,984) | $ | 17,662 | $ | 34,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (26,337) | $ | (6,465) | $ | (6,662) | $ | (26,534) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 7,020 | 1,804 | 1,727 | 6,943 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (19,317) | $ | (4,661) | $ | (4,935) | $ | (19,591) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (15,421) | $ | (17,645) | $ | 12,727 | $ | 14,951 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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(a)Represents amortization of stock-based compensation. $4,289, $1,019, $925, and $4,195 are attributable to the Real estate brokerage segment for the last twelve months ended March 31, 2023, the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. $7,020, $1,804, $1,727, and $6,943 are attributable to the Corporate and other segment for the last twelve months ended March 31, 2023, the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022, and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.
(b)Represents equity in losses (earnings) recognized from the Company’s investment in an equity method investment that is accounted for under the equity method and is not consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
Results of Operations
The following discussion provides an assessment of our results of operations, capital resources and liquidity and should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
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Three months ended March 31, 2023 Compared to Three months ended March 31, 2022
The following table sets forth our revenue and operating (loss) income by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Revenues by segment: | |||||||||||
| Real estate brokerage segment | $ | 213,982 | $ | 308,900 | |||||||
| Operating (loss) income by segment: | |||||||||||
| Real estate brokerage segment | $ | (17,343) | $ | 14,541 | |||||||
| Corporate and other segment | (6,465) | (6,662) | |||||||||
| Total operating (loss) income | $ | (23,808) | $ | 7,879 | |||||||
| Real estate brokerage segment | |||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | $ | (17,343) | $ | 14,541 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,039 | 2,079 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,019 | 925 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (13,075) | 17,545 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to non-controlling interest | 91 | 117 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (12,984) | $ | 17,662 | |||||||
| Corporate and other segment | |||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (6,465) | $ | (6,662) | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,804 | 1,727 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA attributed to Douglas Elliman | $ | (4,661) | $ | (4,935) | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2023 Compared to Three months ended March 31, 2022
Revenues. Our revenues were $213,982 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $308,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The $94,918 (30.7%) decline in revenues was primarily due to a $93,073 decline in the Real Estate Brokerage segment’s commissions and other brokerage income because of lower revenues from existing home sales caused, in part, by lower listing inventory and the volatility in the financial markets as well as increases in mortgage rates.
Operating expenses. Our operating expenses were $237,790 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $301,021 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decline of $63,231 was due primarily to declines in real estate brokerage commissions of $67,320. This was offset by increases in expenses associated with our expansion into new markets and enhancements to our agent-facing technology platform.
Operating (loss) income. Operating loss was $23,808 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to operating income of $7,879 for the same three months ended March 31, 2022. The $31,687 decline in operating income was primarily due to the net impact of declines in commission and other brokerage revenues.
Other income. Other income was $578 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $1,323 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, other income primarily consisted of interest income, net of $1,105. This was offset by investment and other loss, primarily associated with our PropTech investments of $454, and equity losses from equity method investments of $73.
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes. Loss before income taxes was $23,230 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and income before income taxes was $9,202 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Income tax (benefit) expense. Income tax benefit was $5,390 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and income tax expense was $2,917 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
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We calculate our provision for income taxes based upon our estimate of the annual effective income tax rate based on full year projections and apply the annual effective income tax rate against year-to-date pretax income to record income tax expense, adjusted for discrete items, if any. We refine annual estimates as current information becomes available.
Real Estate Brokerage.
The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated statements of operations data for the Real Estate Brokerage segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022:
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| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commissions and other brokerage income | $ | 202,036 | 94.4% | $ | 295,109 | 95.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property management | 8,777 | 4.1% | 9,199 | 3.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other ancillary services | 3,169 | 1.5% | 4,592 | 1.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 213,982 | 100% | $ | 308,900 | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate agent commissions | $ | 156,102 | 73.0% | $ | 223,422 | 72.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 21,239 | 9.9% | 19,306 | 6.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 18,893 | 8.8% | 18,091 | 5.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 25,830 | 12.1% | 26,168 | 8.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 6,012 | 2.8% | 5,293 | 1.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,039 | 1.0% | 2,079 | 0.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | 1,210 | 0.6% | — | —% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | $ | (17,343) | (8.1)% | $ | 14,541 | 4.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues. Our revenues were $213,982 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $308,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decline of $94,918 (30.7%) was primarily related to a decline of $93,073 in our commission and other brokerage income because of lower revenues from existing home sales caused, in part, by lower listing inventory and the volatility in the financial markets as well as increases in mortgage rates.
Our revenues from commission and other brokerage income were $202,036 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $295,109 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, a decline of $93,073. In 2023, our commission and other brokerage income generated from the sales of existing homes declined by $34,590 in New York City, $26,370 in our Florida market and $16,974 in the Northeast region, which excludes New York City, and $13,985 in the West region. In addition, our revenues from Development Marketing declined by $1,154 in 2023 compared to 2022.
Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses were $231,325 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $294,359 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, a decline of $63,034, due primarily to declines in real estate brokerage commissions. This was offset by increases in sales and marketing, general and administrative and technology expenses. The primary components of operating expenses are described below.
Real Estate Agent Commissions. As a result of declines in commissions and other brokerage income, our real estate agent commissions expense was $156,102 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $223,422 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, a decline of $67,320 (30.1%). Real estate agent commissions expense, as a percentage of revenues, increased to 73.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to 72.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $21,239 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $19,306 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to additional promotional sponsorships and events in the 2023 period.
Operations and support. Operations and support expenses were $18,893 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $18,091 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
General and administrative. General and administrative expenses were $25,830 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $26,168 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
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Technology. Technology expenses were $6,012 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $5,293 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in the 2023 period was related to technology enhancements, incremental refinements and various implementations of cloud-based applications in brokerage and property management.
Operating (loss) income. Operating loss was $17,343 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to operating income of $14,541 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decline in operating income is primarily associated with the decline in revenues, expenses associated with non-cash stock compensation, business expansion, agent support, expansion into new markets and technology.
Corporate and Other.
Corporate and Other loss. The operating loss at the Corporate and Other segment was $6,465 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $6,662 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Summary of PropTech Investments
As of March 31, 2023, New Valley Ventures had investments (at a carrying value) of approximately $14,705 in PropTech companies. This amounts to approximately 3% of the value of Douglas Elliman’s total assets, which totaled approximately $517 million, as of March 31, 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 we made a new PropTech investment, which was a non-controlling interest investment, in Infinite Creator, a video production application that allows users to capture professional-quality videos from a smartphone in minutes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents declined by $39,778 and $15,429 during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Restricted cash, which is included in cash and cash equivalents, was $7,942, and $9,768 as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Cash used in operations was $31,575 and $6,780 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decline in the 2023 period was related to lower operating income as a result of the decline in revenues and increased expenses in our brokerage segment, along with changes in working capital due to the timing of payments. In addition, cash was negatively impacted in each of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 due to the payment of year-end incentive compensation, which is accrued in the previous year and paid in the first quarter of the succeeding year.
Cash used in investing activities was $3,982 and $1,815 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, cash used in investing activities was comprised of capital expenditures of $3,627 and the purchase of investments of $355 in our PropTech business. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, cash used in investing activities was comprised of the purchase of investments of $926 in the Company’s PropTech business, capital expenditures of $849 and investments of $100 in equity-method investments. This was offset by $60 of distributions from equity-method investments in the 2022 period.
Our investment philosophy is to maximize return on investments using a reasonable expectation for return when investing in equity-method investments and PropTech investments as well as making capital expenditures.
Cash used in financing activities was $4,221 and $6,834 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, cash used in financing activities was comprised of dividends and distributions on common stock of $4,221. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, cash used in financing activities was comprised of dividends and distributions on common stock of $4,062, repayment of debt of $3,129 and $18 of earn-out payments. These amounts were partially offset by contributions from a non-controlling interest associated with Douglas Elliman Texas of $375.
We had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $123,662 as of March 31, 2023 and, in addition to any cash provided from operations, such cash is available to be used to fund such liquidity requirements as well as other anticipated liquidity needs in the normal course of business. Management currently anticipates that these amounts, as well as expected cash flows from our operations and proceeds from any financings to the extent available, should be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs over the next twelve months. We may acquire or seek to acquire additional operating businesses through a merger, purchase of assets, stock acquisition or other means, or to make or seek to make other investments, which may limit our liquidity otherwise available.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have various agreements in which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party with respect to certain matters. Generally, these indemnification clauses are included in contracts arising in the normal course of business under which we customarily agree to hold the other party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations related to such matters as title to assets sold and licensed or certain intellectual property rights. Payment by us under such indemnification clauses is generally conditioned on the other party making a claim that is subject to challenge by us and dispute resolution procedures specified in the particular contract. Further, our obligations under these arrangements may be limited in terms of time and/or amount, and in some instances, we may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by us. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts of each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by us under these agreements have not been material. As of March 31, 2023, we were not aware of any indemnification agreements that would or are reasonably expected to have a current or future material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
As of March 31, 2023, we had outstanding approximately $3,000 of letters of credit, collateralized by certificates of deposit. The letters of credit have been issued as security deposits for leases of office space, to secure the performance of our subsidiaries under various insurance programs and to provide collateral for various subsidiary borrowing and capital lease arrangements.
As a service to its customers, Portfolio Escrow Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, administers escrow and trust deposits which represent undisbursed amounts received for the settlement of real estate transactions. Deposits at FDIC-insured institutions are insured up to $250. The escrow funds on deposit at the subsidiary were $27,505 and $33,533 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and corresponding escrow funds in holding of the same amount. While these deposits are not assets of the Company (and, therefore, are excluded from the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets), the subsidiary of the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits.
Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks principally from fluctuations in interest rates and could be exposed to market risks from foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices in the future. We seek to minimize these risks through our regular operating and financing activities and our long-term investment strategy. Our market risk management procedures cover material market risks for our market risk sensitive financial instruments.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to our financial statements for further information on New Accounting Pronouncements.
Legislation and Regulation
There are no material changes from the Legislation and Regulation section set forth in Item 7, “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities law. Forward-looking statements include information relating to our intent, belief or current expectations, primarily with respect to, but not limited to, economic outlook, capital expenditures, cost reduction, cash flows, operating performance, growth expectations, competition, legislation and regulations, litigation, and related industry developments (including trends affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations).
We identify forward-looking statements in this report by using words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may be,” “objective,” “opportunistically,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “prospects,” “seek,” and “will be” and similar words or phrases or their negatives.
Forward-looking statements involve important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from our anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
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forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following:
•general economic and market conditions and any changes therein, including due to macroeconomic conditions, interest rate fluctuations, inflation, acts of war and terrorism or otherwise,
•governmental regulations and policies, including with respect to regulation of the real estate market or monetary and fiscal policy and its effect on overall economic activity, in particular, mortgage interest rates,
•the impacts of banks not honoring the escrow and trust deposits held by our subsidiaries,
•litigation risks,
•adverse changes in global, national, regional and local economic and market conditions, including those related to pandemics and health crises (and responses to them),
•the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, including the continued impact on the markets of our business,
•effects of industry competition,
•severe weather events or natural or man-made disasters, including the increasing severity or frequency of such events due to climate change or otherwise, or other catastrophic events that may disrupt our business and have an unfavorable impact on home sale activity,
•the level of our expenses, including our corporate expenses as a standalone public company,
•the tax-free treatment of the Distribution,
•our lack of operating history as a public company and costs associated with being a standalone public company,
•the failure of Vector Group to satisfy its respective obligations under the Transition Services Agreement or other agreements entered into in connection with the Distribution, and
•the additional factors described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as updated in this report.
Further information on the risks and uncertainties to our business includes the risk factors discussed above in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is a risk that these expectations will not be attained and that any deviations will be material. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Market Risk” is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on their evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Reference is made to Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, incorporated herein by reference, which contains a general description of certain legal proceedings to which our company or its subsidiaries are a party.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
No equity securities of ours which were not registered under the Securities Act have been issued or sold by us during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
No equity securities of ours which were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 were purchased by us during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Item 6. Exhibits:
*10.1 | Letter Agreement, dated February 28, 2023, between Douglas Elliman Inc. and J. David Ballard (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Company’s Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022). | |||||||
| Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
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* Incorporated by reference
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. | ||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||
| By: /s/ J. Bryant Kirkland III | ||||||||
| J. Bryant Kirkland III | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President, Treasurer and | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| Date: | May 15, 2023 | |||||||
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EXHIBIT 31.1
RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Howard M. Lorber, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Douglas Elliman Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)[omitted]
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 15, 2023
| /s/ Howard M. Lorber | |||||
| Howard M. Lorber | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
EXHIBIT 31.2
RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, J. Bryant Kirkland III, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Douglas Elliman Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)[omitted]
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 15, 2023
| /s/ J. Bryant Kirkland III | |||||
| J. Bryant Kirkland III | |||||
| Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
EXHIBIT 32.1
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Howard M. Lorber, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
May 15, 2023
| /s/ Howard M. Lorber | |||||
| Howard M. Lorber | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Bryant Kirkland III, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
May 15, 2023
| /s/ J. Bryant Kirkland III | |||||
| J. Bryant Kirkland III | |||||
| Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |||||