MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Corp
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 4, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 4, 2026
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17. Modernization
| 17. | MODERNIZATION |
In November 2024, we announced the creation of a Strategic Business Operations office focused on accelerating our growth and driving operating efficiencies in all areas of our business while increasing organizational agility. The Strategic Business Operations office was created to modernize and optimize our processes and systems, including through advanced technology and automation; increase sales efficiency and inventory optimization; and capture significant savings from initiatives related to procurement and corporate overhead.
The following table shows the composition of our Modernization expense.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 |
| Advisory services | $— | $21 | $(1) | $52 |
| Consulting (implementation) | 5 | 11 | 18 | 18 |
| Transition costs | 1 | 14 | 6 | 15 |
| Technology | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Other | (2) | 2 | — | 5 |
| $6 | $53 | $32 | $97 | |
The following table presents the activity for liabilities on our Balance Sheet related to our Modernization efforts.
| ($ in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $26 |
| Modernization expenses | 36 |
| Cash payments | (40) |
| Other | (4) |
| Balance at September 30, 2026 | $18 |
During the third quarter of 2025, we entered into outsourced service arrangements and completed the transition of a portion of certain corporate overhead functions to outsourced service providers. The arrangements are for terms offive tosix years, and are cancellable for convenience by us subject to a termination penalty. As of September 30, 2026, our aggregate expected obligation under these arrangements is $110 million, of which $10 million, $27 million, $26 million, $26 million, $18 million, and $3 million is expected to be paid in the remainder of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, and thereafter, respectively, and the total penalties for early termination are $25 million, if cancelled.
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