ST JOE Co

(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

1. Nature of Operations

The St. Joe Company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a Florida real estate development, asset management and operating company with all of its real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. Approximately 87% of the Company’s real estate is located in Florida’s Bay, Gulf, and Walton counties. Approximately 90% of the Company’s real estate land holdings are located within fifteen miles of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Company conducts primarily all of its business in the following three reportable segments: 1) residential, 2) hospitality and 3) commercial. See Note 19.Segment Information.

References to the number of acres, hotel rooms and suites, multi-family units, senior living units and homesites and any amounts derived from these values in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries, voting interest entities where the Company has a majority voting interest or control and variable interest entities where the Company deems itself the primary beneficiary. Investments in JVs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or a voting interest entity where the Company does not have a majority voting interest or control, but has significant influence are unconsolidated and accounted for by the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2023, due to timber revenue representing less than 2% of total consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, revenue previously reported as “Timber revenue” has been reclassified to “Real estate revenue” on the consolidated statements of income. The reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s previously reported total assets and liabilities, stockholders’ equity or net income.

A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is an entity in which a controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. A VIE is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary, which is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to the VIE. The Company consolidates VIEs when it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company continues to evaluate whether it is the primary beneficiary as needed when assessing reconsideration events. See Note 4.Joint Ventures.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions including investment in real estate, real estate impairment assessments, investments, accruals, deferred income taxes, allowance for credit losses and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investment in Real Estate, Net

The Company capitalizes costs directly associated with development and construction of identified real estate projects. These costs include land and common development costs (such as roads, structures, utilities and amenities).

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The Company may also capitalize indirect costs that relate to specific projects under development or construction. These indirect costs include construction and development administration, legal fees, project administration, interest (up to total interest expense) and real estate taxes.

A portion of real estate development costs and estimates for costs to complete are allocated to each unit based on the relative sales value of each unit as compared to the estimated sales value of the total project. These estimates are reevaluated at least annually, and more frequently if warranted by market conditions, changes in the project’s scope or other factors, with any adjustments being allocated prospectively to the remaining property or units.

The capitalization period relating to direct and indirect project costs is the period in which activities necessary to ready a property for its intended use are in progress. The period begins when such activities commence, typically when the Company begins site work or construction on land already owned, and ends when the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. In the event that the activities to ready the asset for its intended use are suspended, the capitalization period will cease until such activities are resumed. If the Company determines a project will not be completed, any previously capitalized costs that are not recoverable are expensed in the period in which the determination is made and recovery is not deemed probable.

Investment in real estate, net is carried at cost, net of depreciation and timber depletion, unless circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If the Company determines that an impairment exists due to the inability to recover an asset’s carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value. If such assets were held for sale, the provision for loss would be recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value less costs to sell.

Depreciation for operating property is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the assets, as follows:

Building improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the minimum lease term or the estimated economic life of the assets.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets include the Company’s investments in land holdings, operating and development properties and property and equipment, which are carried at cost, net of depreciation and timber depletion. The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment quarterly to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. As part of the Company’s review for impairment of its long-lived assets, the Company reviews the long-lived asset’s carrying value, current period actual financial results as compared to prior period and forecasted results contained in the Company’s business plan and any other events or changes in circumstances to identify whether an indicator of potential impairment may exist. Some of the events or changes in circumstances that are considered by the Company as indicators of potential impairment include:

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The Company uses varying methods to determine if an impairment exists, such as (i) considering indicators of potential impairment, (ii) analyzing expected future cash flows and comparing the expected future undiscounted cash flows of the property to its carrying value or (iii) determining market resale values.

For projects under development or construction, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows is performed using estimated future expenditures necessary to develop and maintain the existing project and using management’s best estimates about future sales prices and holding periods. The projection of undiscounted cash flows requires that management develop various assumptions including:

For operating properties, an estimate of undiscounted cash flows also requires management to make assumptions about the use and disposition of such properties. These assumptions include:

Homesites substantially completed and ready for sale are measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Management identifies homesites as being substantially completed and ready for sale when the properties are being actively marketed with intent to sell such properties in the near term and under current market conditions. Other homesites, which management does not intend to sell in the near term under current market conditions, are evaluated for impairment based on management’s best estimate of the long-term use and eventual disposition of such property.

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Other properties that management does not intend to sell in the near term under current market conditions and has the ability to hold are evaluated for impairment based on management’s best estimate of the long-term use and eventual disposition of the property. The results of impairment analyses for development and operating properties are particularly dependent on the estimated holding and selling period for each asset group.

If a property is considered impaired, the impairment charge is determined by the amount the property’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. The Company uses varying methods to determine fair value, such as (i) analyzing expected future cash flows, (ii) determining resale values in a given market (iii) applying a capitalization rate to net operating income using prevailing rates in a given market or (iv) applying a multiplier to revenue using prevailing rates in a given market. The fair value of a property may be derived either from discounting projected cash flows at an appropriate discount rate, through appraisals of the underlying property, or a combination thereof.

The Company classifies the assets and liabilities of a long-lived asset as held-for-sale when management approves and commits to a formal plan of sale and it is probable that a sale will be completed. The carrying value of the assets held-for-sale are then recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Timber Inventory

The Company estimates its standing timber inventory on an annual basis utilizing a process referred to as a “timber cruise.” Specifically, the Company conducts field measurements of the number of trees, tree height and tree diameter on a sample area equal to approximately 20% of the Company’s timber holdings each year. Inventory data is used to calculate volumes and products along with growth projections to maintain accurate data. Industry practices are used for modeling, including growth projections, volume and product classifications. A depletion rate is established annually by dividing merchantable inventory cost by standing merchantable inventory volume.

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The Company has entered into JVs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary or does not have a majority voting interest or control. The Company’s investment in these JVs is accounted for by the equity method. The Company evaluates its investment in unconsolidated JVs for impairment during each reporting period. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in the value of the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated JV has occurred. The amount of impairment recognized is the excess of the investment’s carrying value over its estimated fair value.

Distributions from equity method investments are classified in the statements of cash flows using the cumulative earnings approach. Under the cumulative earnings approach, cumulative distributions received that do not exceed cumulative equity in earnings are classified as cash inflows from operating activities and cumulative distributions received in excess of cumulative equity in earnings are classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Some of the Company’s unconsolidated JVs have entered into financing agreements, where the Company or its JV partners have provided guarantees. See Note 4.Joint Ventures and Note 20.Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents can include cash on hand, bank demand accounts, money market instruments and U.S. Treasury Bills having original maturities at acquisition date, of ninety days or less.

Investments

Investments – debt securities consist of available-for-sale securities recorded at fair value, which is established through external pricing services that use quoted market prices and pricing data from recently executed market transactions. Unrealized gains and losses on investments, net of tax, are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined using the specific identification method. The amortized cost of

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debt securities are adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity computed under the effective interest method. Such amortization and accretion are included in investment income, net.

For available-for-sale securities where fair value is less than cost, credit related impairment, if any, will be recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit risk. If the Company intends to sell the security, or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, any allowance for credit losses will be written off and the amortized cost basis will be written down to the security's fair value at the reporting date with any incremental impairment reported in earnings.

Investments - equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recorded at fair value, which is established through external pricing services that use quoted market prices and pricing data from recently executed market transactions. Unrealized holding gains and losses are recognized in investment income, net in the consolidated statements of income.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received by selling an asset or paying to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is established as a basis for considering such assumptions and for inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2. Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3. Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, such as internally-developed valuation models, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Comprehensive Income

The Company’s comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities. Comprehensive income also includes changes in the fair value of effective cash flow hedges, which are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.

Derivatives and Hedging

The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges to manage the interest rate risk associated with variable rate debt. For cash flow hedges that are effective, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive (loss) income and is reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from derivatives are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same category as the item being hedged. The Company accounts for the changes in fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment directly in earnings.

Receivables

The Company’s receivables primarily include homesite sales receivable, a revolving promissory note with an unconsolidated JV, leasing receivables, membership fees, hospitality receivables and other receivables. At each reporting period, receivables in the scope ofFinancial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) are pooled by type and judgements are made based on historical losses and expected credit losses based on economic trends to determine the allowance for credit losses primarily using the aging method. Actual losses could differ from those estimates. Write-offs are recorded when the Company concludes that all or a portion of the receivable is no longer collectible. The Company does not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivables and will write off uncollectible balances in a timely manner, which is within 90 days from when it is determined uncollectible.

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Inventory

Inventory primarily consists of retail products, operating supplies and beverages which are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using weighted-average cost basis or specific identification.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Major improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are expensed in the period the cost is incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of various assets, as follows:

Leases - The Company as Lessee

Finance lease right-of-use assets are included within property and equipment, net and operating lease right-of-use assets are included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, which represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during a lease term for leases in excess of one year. Corresponding finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities are included within accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and are related to the Company’s obligation to make lease payments for leases in excess of one year. Right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at lease commencement date based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments since the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable. The Company does not separate lease components from non-lease components, which are presented as a single component when allocating contract consideration. The Company recognizes short-term (twelve months or less) lease payments in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and variable lease payments in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue consists of amounts received related to incomplete performance obligations. Deferred revenue primarily includes club initiation fees, which are recognized as revenue over the estimated average duration of membership, which is evaluated periodically. Deferred revenue also includes land sales that are recognized as revenue once the Company has transferred control to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria are met.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as services are incurred. Advertising costs of $3.8 million, $2.4 million and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, are included within cost of revenue and corporate and other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes includes the current tax owed on the current period earnings, as well as deferred income taxes, which reflects the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Changes in existing tax laws and rates, their related

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interpretations, as well as the uncertainty generated by the prospect of tax legislation in the future may affect the amounts of deferred tax liabilities or the realizability of deferred tax assets.

For tax positions taken or expected to take in the tax returns, the Company applies a more likely than not assessment (i.e., there is a greater than 50 percent chance) about whether the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate tax authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. Amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions are periodically assessed, including the evaluation of new facts and circumstances, to ensure sustainability of the position. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, in interest expense and penalties in other income, net. The Company applies the aggregate portfolio method to account for income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income with respect to available-for-sale debt securities.

Concentration of Risks and Uncertainties

All of the Company’s real estate assets are concentrated in Northwest Florida. Uncertain economic conditions could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and asset values.

Throughout 2023, the Company continued to generate positive financial results. While macroeconomic factors such as inflation, elevated interest rates, higher insurance costs, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, financial institution disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, among other things, continued to produce economic headwinds and impacted buyer sentiment, demand across the Company’s segments remains strong. The Company believes this is primarily the result of the continued growth of Northwest Florida, which the Company attributes to the region’s high quality of life, natural beauty and outstanding amenities, as well as the evolving flexibility in the workplace.

Despite the strong demand across the Company’s segments, the Company also continues to feel the impact from the aforementioned macroeconomic factors, including supply chain disruptions which have extended the time to complete residential, hospitality and commercial projects. In addition, inflation, higher insurance costs and elevated interest rates, have increased operating costs and loan rates, as compared to prior years. While elevated interest rates have negatively impacted buyers’ ability to obtain financing and the housing market generally, the impact has been offset by the net migration into the Company’s markets, limited housing supply relative to demand and the number of cash buyers. Market conditions have not caused an increase in cancellation rates as homebuilders have continued to perform on their contractual obligations with the Company.

Given the Company’s diverse portfolio of residential holdings, the mix of sales and pricing from different communities may impact revenue and margins period over period.

Further discussion of the potential impacts on the Company’s business from the current macroeconomic environment are discussed in Part I. Item 1A.Risk Factors.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, investments, other receivables and investments held by special purpose entity or entities (“SPE”). The Company deposits and invests cash with local, regional and national financial institutions and as of December 31, 2023 these balances exceed the amount of FDIC insurance provided on such deposits by $18.7 million. In addition, as of December 31, 2023, the Company had $59.8 million invested in short-term U.S. Treasury Bills and $1.4 million invested in U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds classified as cash and cash equivalents.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, including potential dilutive common shares. The treasury stock method is used to determine the effect on diluted earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had 57,923 and 29,955, respectively, unvested shares of restricted stock. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,46,547 and 27,577, respectively, potentially

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dilutive restricted stock units were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share, since the effect would have been anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method. For the year ended December 31, 2021, there wereno outstanding common stock equivalents or potential dilutive instruments, therefore, basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were equal. See Note 15.Stockholders’ Equity for additional information related to the issuance of common stock for employee compensation.

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

Revenue and Revenue Recognition

Revenue consists primarily of real estate sales, hospitality operations and leasing operations. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities (e.g., sales tax) are excluded from revenue, costs and expenses.

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”), revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services by applying the following steps; (i) identifying the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognizing revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation. Lease related revenue is excluded from Topic 606. The following summary details the Company’s revenue and the related timing of revenue recognition.

Real Estate Revenue

Revenue from real estate sales, including homesites, homes, commercial properties, operating properties, parcels of entitled or undeveloped land and rural land, is recognized at the point in time when a sale is closed and title and control has been transferred to the buyer.

Residential real estate revenue includes (i) the sale of developed homesites; (ii) the sale of completed homes (iii) the sale of parcels of entitled or undeveloped land or homesites; (iv) a homesite residual on homebuilder sales that provides the Company a percentage of the sale price of the completed home if the home price exceeds a negotiated threshold; (v) the sale of tap and impact fee credits; (vi) marketing fees; and (vii) other fees on certain transactions.

Estimated homesite residuals and certain estimated fees are recognized as revenue at the time of sale to homebuilders, subject to constraints. Any change in material circumstances from the estimated amounts will be updated at each reporting period. The variable consideration for homesite residuals and certain estimated fees are based on historical experience and are recognized as revenue when it can be reasonably estimated and only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the estimated amount of cumulative revenue will not occur when uncertainties are

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resolved. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, real estate revenue includes $24.0 million, $5.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of estimated homesite residuals and $5.0 million, $1.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, of estimated fees related to homebuilder homesite sales.

Timber revenue from the sale of the Company’s forestry products is primarily from open market sales of timber on site without the associated delivery costs and is derived from either pay-as-cut sales contracts or timber bid sales.

Under a pay-as-cut sales contract, the risk of loss and title to the specified timber transfers to the buyer when cut by the buyer, and the buyer or some other third party is responsible for all logging and hauling costs, if any. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when risk of loss and title to the specified timber are transferred.

Timber bid sales are agreements in which the buyer agrees to purchase and harvest specified timber (i.e., mature pulpwood and/or sawlogs) on a tract of land over the term of the contract. Unlike a pay-as-cut sales contract, risk of loss and title to the trees transfer to the buyer when the contract is signed and revenue is recognized at that point in time accordingly. The buyer pays the full purchase price when the contract is signed and the Company does not have any additional performance obligations.

Other real estate revenue includes title insurance business revenue which is recognized at the point in time services are provided and represents a single performance obligation with a fixed transaction price. Other real estate revenue also includes the sale of mitigation bank credits, which is recognized at a point in time.

Hospitality Revenue

The Company’s hospitality segment features the Watersound Club, hotel operations, food and beverage operations, golf courses, beach clubs, retail outlets, gulf-front vacation rentals, management services, marinas and other entertainment assets. The Company’s hospitality operations generate revenue from membership sales, golf courses, lodging at the Company’s hotels, short-term vacation rentals, management of The Pearl Hotel (prior to acquisition in December 2022), food and beverage operations, merchandise sales, marina operations that includes fuel sales, charter flights, other resort and entertainment activities and beach clubs, which includes operation of the WaterColor Beach Club.

Hospitality revenue is generally recognized at the point in time services are provided and represent a single performance obligation with a fixed transaction price. Lodging at the Company’s hotels, short-term vacation rentals owned by the Company and operation of the WaterColor Beach Club generate revenue from service and/or daily rental fees, recognized at the point in time services are provided. Daily play at the golf courses, food and beverage operations, merchandise sales, marina storage and fuel sales, charter flights, other resort and entertainment activities, and other service fees are recognized at the point of sale.

Hospitality revenue recognized over time includes non-refundable club membership initiation fees, club membership dues, management fees and other membership fees. Non-refundable initiation fees are deferred and recognized ratably over time, which is the estimated membership period. Club membership revenue consists of monthly dues, which are recognized monthly over time as access is provided for the period. Revenue generated from the Company’s management services is recognized over time as time elapses and the Company’s performance obligations are met.

Leasing Revenue

Leasing revenue is excluded from Topic 606 and consists of rental revenue from multi-family, senior living, self-storage, retail, office and commercial property; rural land and other assets; as well as boat slip rentals and boat storage fees at the marinas, which is recognized as earned, using the straight-line method over the life of each lease. Certain leases provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is due or where minimum rent payments change during the lease term. Accordingly, a receivable or liability is recorded representing the difference between the straight-line rent and the rent that is contractually due from the tenant. The Company does not separate non-lease components from lease components and, instead, accounts for each separate lease component and the non-lease components

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associated with that lease as a single component if the non-lease components otherwise would be accounted for under Topic 606. Non-lease components primarily include common area maintenance and senior living services provided related to the Watercrest JV. Leasing revenue includes properties located in the Company’s Watersound Town Center, Beckrich Office Park, North Bay Landing apartment community, consolidated Pier Park North JV, Pier Park Crossings JV, Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV, Watersound Origins Crossings JV, Mexico Beach Crossings JV and Watercrest JV, as well as the Company’s industrial parks and other properties. See Note 7.Leases for additional information related to leases.

The following represents revenue disaggregated by segment, good or service and timing:

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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, that provided temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for or recognizing the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting. This guidance provided expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria were met. The amendments applied only to contracts and hedging relationships that referenced LIBOR or another reference rate that was expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, which clarified the original guidance that certain optional expedients and exceptions in contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06 that extended the temporary reference rate reform guidance under Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. This new guidance was effective upon issuance and could be applied prospectively through December 31, 2024, as reference rate activities occurred. In 2022 and the first half of 2023, some of the Company’s debt agreements that referenced LIBOR were amended to an alternative rate and on July 1, 2023, the remainder of the Company’s debt agreements that referenced a benchmark interest rate index based on LIBOR automatically transitioned to SOFR. Topic 848 was applied at the time of these modifications and there was no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Leases Common Control Arrangements

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-01, that improved accounting guidance for arrangements between entities under common control. The new guidance required that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements to the common control group, as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset through a lease. When the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset, the leasehold improvements are accounted for as a transfer between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity. The Company adopted this guidance as of December 31, 2023 and will apply the guidance prospectively to all new leasehold improvements recognized on or after adoption. As of December 31, 2023, there were no leasehold improvements associated with common control leases. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Business Combinations – Joint Venture Formations

In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-05, that requires a JV to apply a new basis of accounting upon formation by recognizing and initially measuring its assets and liabilities at fair value. This guidance will be effective prospectively for all JVs with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. A JV formed before January 1, 2025 may elect to apply the guidance retrospectively if sufficient information is available. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.

Segment Reporting

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, that requires an entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. This guidance also requires that an entity disclose an amount and description of other segment items, provide all annual disclosures currently required by Topic 280 in interim periods and disclose the title and position of the CODM and how the CODM uses the reported measure of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The Company is currently

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evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.

Income Taxes

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, that increases transparency about income tax information by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid, disaggregated by jurisdiction. This guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.

3. Investment in Real Estate, Net

Investment in real estate, net, excluding unconsolidated JVs, by property type and segment includes the following:

Investment in real estate, net is carried at cost, net of depreciation and timber depletion, unless circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.

Development property consists of land the Company is developing or intends to develop for sale, lease or future operations and includes direct costs associated with the land, as well as development, construction and indirect costs. Residential development property includes existing and planned residential homesites and related infrastructure. Hospitality development property consists of land, as well as development costs related to additional club amenities and improvements to existing properties. Commercial development property primarily consists of land and construction and development costs for planned commercial, multi-family and industrial uses. Development property in the hospitality and commercial segments will be reclassified as operating property as it is placed into service.

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Operating property includes the following components:

Operating property includes property that the Company uses for operations and activities. Residential operating property consists primarily of residential utility assets and certain rental properties. Hospitality operating property primarily consists of existing hotels, resorts, clubs, vacation rental homes, marinas and other operations. Commercial operating property includes property used for retail, office, self-storage, light industrial, multi-family, senior living, commercial rental and timber purposes. Operating property may be sold in the future as part of the Company’s principal real estate business. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, operating property, net related to operating leases was $367.3 million and $285.1 million, respectively.

In December 2022, the Company acquired The Pearl Hotel property for a purchase price of $52.0 million. The Pearl Hotel acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASC Topic 805Business Combinations. The Company allocated the purchase price based on the relative fair value of each acquired component. Costs related to the acquisition were capitalized and included in the cost basis of the asset. The allocation of the purchase price and costs primarily consisted of $49.3 million for the building and land included within operating property, net and $3.0 million included within property and equipment, net. There were no in-place leases at the acquisition date. See Note 10.Debt, Netfor additional information regarding financing related to the asset acquisition.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense related to real estate investments was $23.0 million, $14.3 million and $12.0 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

4. Joint Ventures

The Company enters into JVs, from time to time, for the purpose of developing real estate and other business activities in which the Company may or may not have a controlling financial interest. GAAP requires consolidation of voting interest entities where the Company has a majority voting interest or control and VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest and is the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the VIE activities that most significantly impact economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company examines specific criteria and uses judgment when determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and must consolidate a VIE. The Company continues to evaluate whether it is the primary beneficiary as needed when assessing reconsideration events. Investments in JVs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or a voting interest entity where the Company does not have a majority voting interest or control, but has significant influence are unconsolidated and accounted for by the equity method.

The timing of cash flows for additional required capital contributions related to the Company’s JVs varies by agreement. Some of the Company’s consolidated and unconsolidated JVs have entered into financing agreements where the Company or its JV partners have provided guarantees. See Note 10.Debt, Net and Note 20.Commitments and Contingencies for additional information. The Company provides mitigation bank credits, impact fees and services to certain unconsolidated JVs and incurs expense for leasing management services from the Watersound Management JV, see Note 21.Related Party Transactions for additional information.

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Consolidated Joint Ventures

Mexico Beach Crossings JV

The Mexico Beach Crossings JV was formed in January 2022, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 216-unit apartment community in Mexico Beach, Florida. Construction of the community was completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. The community is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Mexico Beach Crossings JV is a voting interest entity and that the Company has a majority voting interest as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

The Lodge 30A JV

The Lodge 30A JV was formed in 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a boutique hotel on Scenic County Highway 30A in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Construction of the 85-room hotel was completed in the first quarter of 2023. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 52.8% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company manages the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined The Lodge 30A JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Pier Park Resort Hotel JV

The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV was formed in 2020, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. Construction of the 255-room hotel was completed in the second quarter of 2023. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 70.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company manages the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The Company has significant involvement in the project design and development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Resort Hotel JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV

The Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 120-unit apartment community in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Watersound Closings JV

Watersound Closings JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to own, operate and manage a real estate title insurance agency business. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 58.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is the managing member of Watersound Closings JV and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business. As the manager of the JV, as well as the majority member, the Company has the power to direct all of the activities of the JV that most significantly impact economic performance. The Company determined Watersound Closings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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Watercrest JV

The Watercrest JV was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 107-unit senior living community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned an 87.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s JV partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. However, the Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Watercrest JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Watersound Origins Crossings JV

The Watersound Origins Crossings JVwas formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 217-unit apartment community near the entrance to the Watersound Origins residential community. Construction of the community was completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Watersound Origins Crossings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Pier Park Crossings JV

The Pier Park Crossing JV was formed in 2017, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, manage and lease a 240-unit apartment community in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 75.0% interest in the consolidated JV. The Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Management JV is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the community. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined Pier Park Crossings JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Pier Park North JV

During 2012, the Company entered into a JV agreement with a partner to develop a retail center at Pier Park North. In November 2022, the Company purchased an additional 30% ownership interest for $7.7 million. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 90.0% interest in the consolidated JV. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s JV s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the retail center. The Company approves all major decisions, including project development, annual budgets and financing. The Company determined the Pier Park North JV is a VIE and that the Company is the VIE’s primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures includes the Company’s investment accounted for using the equity method. The following table presents detail of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and total outstanding debt of unconsolidated JVs:

The Company had approximately $16.0 million in cumulative undistributed earnings from its unconsolidated JVs included within investment in unconsolidated joint ventures as of December 31, 2023. During 2023 and 2022, the Company received distributions from unconsolidated JVs totaling $12.1 million and $36.1 million, respectively, which included a distribution from the Sea Sound JV related to the sale of its assets during 2022. The Company's maximum exposure to loss due to involvement with the unconsolidated JVs as of December 31, 2023, was $122.4 million, which includes the carrying amounts of the investments, guarantees, promissory note receivable, other receivables and derivative instruments.

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The following table presents detail of the Company’s equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated JVs:

Summarized balance sheets for the Company’s unconsolidated JVs are as follows:

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Summarized statements of operations for unconsolidated JVs are as follows:

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV

LMWS, LLC was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop a 55+ active adult residential community in Bay County, Florida. Construction is underway on customer homes. The town center amenities opened in June 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV had 609 homes under contract and has completed 1,004 home sale transactions of the total estimated 3,500 homes planned in the community. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV was $49.0 million and $33.2 million, respectively, which includes the net present value of the land contribution, cash contributions, additional completed infrastructure improvements and equity in income, less the pro-rata return of land contribution and other distributions. During 2023 and 2022, the Company received $11.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively, of cash distributions from the JV. As of December 31, 2023, the Company completed $8.3 million of the $9.2 million total agreed upon infrastructure improvements. The transaction price was allocated based on the stand-alone selling prices of the land and agreed upon improvements. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% voting interest in the JV. The Company’s unimproved land contribution and agreed upon infrastructure improvements are being returned at an average of $10,000 per home, as each home is sold by the JV.

The Company’s Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV has met the conditions of a significant subsidiary under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X for the year ended December 31, 2023, but not the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Therefore, separate financial statements of the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as required pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, are filed as Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 10-K. The basis difference of $18.3 million and $24.6 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is due to the Company maintaining the land and additional completed infrastructure improvements contributed to the JV at its historical cost basis, while the JV recorded these contributions at market value. The basis difference is being reduced with the pro-rata return of land contribution as each home is sold by the JV. The amounts returned totaled $6.4 million, $3.1 million and $0.4 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Per the JV agreement, the Company, as lender, has provided interest-bearing financing in the form of a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as borrower, to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, there wasno balance outstanding on the Latitude JV Note. Future advances, if any, will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold. The day-to-day activities of the JV are being managed through a board of managers, with each JV partner having equal voting rights. The Company has determined that Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 20.Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to the revolving promissory note and guaranty by the Company.

Sea Sound JV

FDSJ Eventide, LLC was formed in 2020. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct and manage a 300-unit apartment community near the Breakfast Point residential community in Panama City Beach, Florida. Construction of the community was completed in the first quarter of 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 60.0% interest in the JV. In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to a third party for$92.5 million, resulting in a total gain on sale of$36.1 million. The Company’s proportionate share of the gain on sale of$21.7 million is included within equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures on the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2022. During 2022, the Company also received a cash distribution of$31.6 million from the JV. As a result of the sale, the Sea Sound JV no longer has activity from operations. The Sea Sound JV had a contingent gain related to the sale for a$0.5 million indemnity holdback liability, which was received in October 2023. The Company has determined that Sea Sound JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Sea Sound JV was accounted for using the equity method.

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Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV

WOSL, LLC was formed in 2021. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct and manage a 148-unit independent senior living community located near the Watersound Origins residential community. Thethree JV parties are working together to develop and construct the project. The community is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company in 2021, with a fair value of $3.2 million. In addition, during 2021, the Company contributed cash of $4.3 million and the JV partners contributed $6.4 million. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 53.8% interest in the JV. The Company’s partners are responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 20.Commitments and Contingenciesfor additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Pier Park TPS JV

Pier Park TPS, LLC was formed in 2018. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 124-room hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Pier Park TPS JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Pier Park TPS JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 20.Commitments and Contingencies for additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Pier Park RI JV

Pier Park RI, LLC was formed in May 2022. The Company entered into a JV agreement to develop and operate a 121-room hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida. The JV parties are working together to develop and construct the project. The hotel is located on land that was contributed to the JV by the Company in 2022, with a fair value of$1.8 million. In addition, as of December 31, 2023, the Company contributed cash and impact fees of$4.4 million, and the JV partner contributed cash of$6.2 million. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Pier Park RI JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Pier Park RI JV is accounted for using the equity method. In September 2022, the JV entered into a$25.0 million loan (the “Pier Park RI JV Loan”). The Pier Park RI JV Loan bears interest at SOFR plus 2.5% and matures in August 2025. The Pier Park RI JV Loan includes an option for a fixed rate conversion andtwo options to extend the maturity date bytwenty-four months each, upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions. The loan is secured by real property and certain other security interests. The Company’s JV partner is the sole guarantor and receives a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on the Company’s ownership percentage. As of December 31, 2023,$16.0 million was outstanding on the Pier Park RI JV Loan. As of December 31, 2022, there wasno principal balance outstanding on the Pier Park RI JV Loan.

Busy Bee JV

SJBB, LLC was formed in 2019, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to construct, own and manage a Busy Bee branded fuel station and convenience store, which includes a Starbucks, in Panama City Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The Company’s partner is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the JV. The Company has determined that Busy Bee JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in the Busy Bee JV is accounted for using the equity method. In 2019, the JV entered into a $5.4 million construction loan (the “Busy Bee JV Construction Loan”) and a $1.2 million equipment loan (the “Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan”). The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee

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JV Equipment Loan bear interest at SOFR plus 1.6%. The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2035. The Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in November 2027. The loans are secured by real and personal property and certain other security interests. The Company’s JV partner is the sole guarantor and receives a fee related to the guarantee from the Company based on the Company’s ownership percentage. The Busy Bee JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to SOFR for the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan and the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan. The Busy Bee JV Construction Loan interest rate swap matures in November 2035 and fixed the variable rate debt, initially at $5.4 million amortizing to $2.8 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 2.7%. The Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan interest rate swap matures in November 2027 and fixed the variable rate debt, initially at $1.2 million to maturity, to a rate of 2.1%. Effective July 1, 2023, the benchmark interest rate index based on LIBOR transitioned to SOFR. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $5.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Construction Loan. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $0.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Busy Bee JV Equipment Loan.

Electric Cart Watersound JV

SJECC, LLC was formed in February 2022, when the Company entered into a JV agreement to develop, construct, lease, manage and operate a golf cart and low speed vehicle “LSV” business at the new Watersound West Bay Center adjacent to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound residential community in Bay County, Florida. The land was contributed to the JV by the Company in 2022, with a fair value of $0.5 million. In addition, during 2022 the Company contributed cash of $0.2 million and the JV partner contributed cash of $0.6 million. The JV operated out of a temporary facility while its permanent Watersound West Bay Center location was being constructed. The Watersound West Bay Center Facility opened in October 2023 and provides sales and service. An additional sales showroom will be located at the Watersound Town Center near the Watersound Origins residential community on property leased to the JV by the Company. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 51% interest in the JV. The Company’s JV partner manages the day-to-day operations of the business. The Company has determined that Electric Cart Watersound JV is a VIE, but that the Company is not the primary beneficiary since it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the JV. The Company’s investment in Electric Cart Watersound JV is accounted for using the equity method. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Electric Cart Watersound JV had $2.4 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of floorplan line of credit facilities to finance its golf cart and LSV inventory, which are secured by the JV. Borrowings under the line of credit facility bear interest at various rates based on the number of days outstanding after an interest free period ranging from three tosix months. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the JV had an outstanding principal balance of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, on these line of credit facilities. See Note 20.Commitments and Contingenciesfor additional information related to debt guaranteed by the Company.

Watersound Management JV

Watersound Management, LLC was formed in 2021. During 2021, the Company purchased an interest in Watersound Management, LLC for $0.5 million to form a JV to lease, manage and operate multi-family housing developments for which the JV is the exclusive renting and management agent. All activity of Watersound Management JV is related to multi-family housing developments owned by the Company or by consolidated JVs of the Company. During 2021 the Company and its JV partner each contributed cash of less than $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned a 50.0% interest in the JV. The day-to-day activities of the JV are being managed through a board of managers, with each JV partner having equal voting rights. The Company has determined that Watersound Management JV is a voting interest entity, but that the Company does not have a majority voting interest. The Company’s investment in Watersound Management JV is accounted for using the equity method. See Note 21.Related Party Transactions for additional information.

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5. Investments

Available-For-Sale Investments

Investments classified as available-for-sale securities were as follows:

During 2023 and 2022, the Company didnot have any realized gains or losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities. During 2023, there wereno proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities. During 2023, maturities of available-for-sale securities were $79.0 million and purchases of available-for-sale securities were $37.4 million. During 2022, proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $53.9 million, maturities of available-for-sale securities were $92.0 million and purchases of available-for-sale securities were $97.1 million.

The following table provides the available-for-sale investments with an unrealized loss position and their related fair values:

As of December 31, 2023, the Company didnot have any unrealized losses. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $0.2 million unrealized losses related to U.S. Treasury Bills. As of December 31, 2022, the Company determined the unrealized losses related to U.S. Treasury Bills were not due to credit impairment and did not record an allowance for credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities.

Investment Management Agreement

Mr. Bruce R. Berkowitz is the Chairman of the Company’s Board. He is the Manager of, and controls entities that own and control, Fairholme Holdings, LLC, which wholly owns FCM. Mr. Berkowitz is the Chief Investment Officer of FCM, which has provided investment advisory services to the Company since April 2013. FCM does not receive any compensation for services as the Company’s investment advisor. As of December 31, 2023, clients of FCM, including Mr. Berkowitz, beneficially owned approximately 38.9% of the Company’s common stock. FCM and its client, The Fairholme Fund, a series of investments originating from the Fairholme Funds, Inc., may be deemed affiliates of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, with the Company, FCM agreed to supervise and direct the Company’s investment accounts in accordance with the investment guidelines and restrictions approved by the Company. The investment guidelines are set forth in the Investment Management Agreement and require that any new securities for purchase must be issues of the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds.

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6. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Money market funds and U.S. Treasury Bills are measured based on quoted market prices in an active market and categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Money market funds and short-term U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity date of 90 days or less from the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis related to interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are as follows:

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The following is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the Company’s consolidated statements of income and consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

As of December 31, 2023, based on current value, the Company expects to reclassify $1.6 million of derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months. See Note 14.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Incomefor additional information.

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The fair value of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures is determined primarily using a discounted cash flow model to value the underlying net assets or cash flows of the respective JV. The fair value of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures required to be assessed for impairment is determined using Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. No impairment for unconsolidated JVs was recorded during 2023, 2022 or 2021. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

Long-lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The fair value of long-lived assets required to be assessed for impairment is determined using Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. During 2023, 2022 and 2021 the Company didnot record any impairment charges related to long-lived assets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair value for financial instruments:

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The carrying amount and estimated fair value, measured on a nonrecurring basis, of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

Investments and Senior Notes Held by Special Purpose Entities

In connection with a real estate sale in 2014, the Company received consideration including a $200.0 million fifteen-year installment note (the “Timber Note”) issued by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC. The Company contributed the Timber Note and assigned its rights as a beneficiary under a letter of credit to Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC. Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC monetized the Timber Note by issuing $180.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.8% Senior Secured Notes due in 2029 at an issue price of 98.5% of face value to third party investors. The investments held by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC as of December 31, 2023, consist of a $200.0 million time deposit that, subsequent to April 2, 2014, pays interest at 4.0% and matures in March 2029, U.S. Treasuries of $3.8 million and cash of $0.4 million. The Senior Notes held by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC as of December 31, 2023, consist of $178.2 million, net of the $1.8 million discount and debt issuance costs. Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC and Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC are VIEs, which the Company consolidates as the primary beneficiary of each entity.

7. Leases

The Company as Lessor

Leasing revenue consists of rental revenue from multi-family, senior living, self-storage, retail, office and commercial property, marinas, cell towers and other assets, which is recognized as earned, using the straight-line method over the life of each lease. Variable lease payments primarily include property taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance or payments based on a percent of sales over specified levels and senior living services. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms up to the year 2072, some of which include options to terminate or extend.

The components of leasing revenue are as follows:

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Minimum future base rental revenue on non-cancelable leases subsequent to December 31, 2023, for the years ending December 31 are:

The Company as Lessee

As of December 31, 2023, the Company leased certain office and other equipment under finance leases and had operating leases for property and equipment used in corporate, hospitality and commercial operations with remaining lease terms up to the year 2081. Certain leases include options to purchase, terminate or renew for one or more years, which are included in the lease term used to establish right-of-use assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

The aggregate payments of finance and operating lease liabilities subsequent to December 31, 2023, for the years ending December 31 are:

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8. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following:

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable, net primarily includes leasing receivables, membership fees, hospitality receivables and other receivables. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, accounts receivable includes $12.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of club membership initiation fee installments receivable. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, accounts receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, accounts receivable were presented net of allowance for lease related receivables of less than $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2022, there wasno allowance for lease related receivables. During both 2023 and 2022, allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable, net decreased $0.1 million.

Homesite Sales Receivable

Homesite sales receivable from contracts with customers include estimated homesite residuals and certain estimated fees that are recognized as revenue at the time of sale to homebuilders, subject to constraints. Any change in circumstances from the estimated amounts will be updated at each reporting period. The receivable will be collected as the homebuilders build the homes and sell to retail consumers, which can occur over multiple years. See Note 2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policiesfor additional information*.*

The following table presents the changes in homesite sales receivable:

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Notes Receivable, Net

Notes receivable, net consist of the following:

The Company may allow homebuilders to pay for homesites during the home construction period in the form of homebuilder notes. The Company evaluates the carrying value of all notes receivable and the need for an allowance for credit losses at each reporting period. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, notes receivable were presented net of allowance for credit losses of less than $0.1 million. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, accrued interest receivable related to notes receivable was$0.1 million, which is included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, include $4.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively, related to prepaid insurance.

Other Assets

Other assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, include $4.7 million and $7.6 million, respectively, of restricted cash and escrow deposits primarily related to requirements for financing and development, or advance draws on construction loans for certain of the Company’s projects. Other assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, also include $3.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for the fair value of derivative assets. See Note 6.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurementsfor additional information.

Retained Interest Investments

The Company had a beneficial interest in a bankruptcy-remote qualified SPE used in the installment sale monetization of certain sales of timberlands in 2008. During 2023, the installment notes were prepaid, in full, and the Company received $10.6 million of remaining principal. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had beneficial or retained interest investment related to the SPEs of $8.2 million recorded in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

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9. Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net consists of the following:

Depreciation expense on property and equipment was $15.7 million, $8.5 million and $6.1 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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10. Debt, Net

Debt consists of the following:

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The Company’s indebtedness consists of various loans on real and leasehold property. These loans are typically secured by various interests in the property such as assignment of rents, leases, deposits, permits, plans, specifications, fees, agreements, approvals, contracts, licenses, construction contracts, development contracts, service contracts, franchise agreements, the borrower’s assets, improvements, and security interests in the rents, personal property, management agreements, construction agreements, improvements, accounts, profits, leases and fixtures. The specific Security Interests vary from loan to loan. As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average effective interest rate of outstanding debt was 5.3%, of which 66.2% of the debt outstanding includes fixed or swapped interest rates, and the average remaining life of debt outstanding was 17.2 years.

In 2019, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV entered into a $44.0 million loan, as amended, to finance the construction of apartments located near the entrance to the Watersound Origins residential community. In March 2023, the Watersound Origins Crossings JV refinanced the Watersound Origins Crossings JV Loan that increased the principal amount of the loan, which had a balance of $44.0 million at the time of the refinance, to $52.9 million, fixed the interest rate to 5.0% and provides for monthly payments of principal and interest through maturity in April 2058. The refinanced loan terms include a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% -10% for any principal that is prepaid through April 2033. The refinanced loan is insured by HUD and is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. During 2023, the Company incurred $0.9 million of additional loan cost due to the refinance. As a result of the refinance, 2023 includes a $0.1 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to unamortized debt issuance costs, included within other income, net on the consolidated statements of income.

In 2020, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into a loan with an initial amount of $52.5 million up to a maximum of $60.0 million through additional earn-out requests. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan was entered into to finance the construction of an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in April 2027. In December 2022, the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan was amended, effective February 2023, to bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.1%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, as guarantors, the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a guarantee based on each partner’s ownership interest in favor of the lender, to guarantee the payment and performance of the borrower. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the Pier Park Resort Hotel JV Loan will be released upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage fortwelve months. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of the failure of the guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants or warranties to be performed on the part of such guarantor. The Pier Park Resort Hotel JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to LIBOR, which was amended to SOFR in February 2023. The interest rate swap matures in April 2027 and fixed the variable rate on the notional amount of related debt, initially at $42.0 million, amortizing to $38.7 million at swap maturity, to a rate of 3.2%. See Note 6.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

In January 2022, the Mexico Beach Crossings JV entered into a $43.5 million loan, insured by HUD, to finance the construction of apartments in Mexico Beach, Florida. The Mexico Beach Crossings JV Loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-seven months and principal and interest payments thereafter through maturity in March 2064. The loan may not be prepaid prior to April 2024 and if any additional principal is prepaid from April 2024 through March 2034 a premium is due to the lender of 1% -10%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2015, the Pier Park North JV entered into a $48.2 million loan, secured by a first lien on, and Security Interest in, a majority of the Pier Park North JV’s property. The PPN JV Loan provides for principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2025. In connection with the loan, the Company entered into a limited guarantee in favor of the lender, based on its percentage ownership of the JV. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation by the Pier Park North JV; any voluntary transfer or encumbrance of the property in violation of the due-on-sale clause in the security instrument; upon commencement of voluntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and upon breach of covenants in the security instrument.

In December 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $37.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the acquisition of a hotel located on Scenic Highway 30A. The Pearl Hotel Loan

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provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in December 2032. The loan includes a prepayment fee due to the lender of 1% -4% of the outstanding principal balance if the loan is refinanced with another financial institution through December 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2018, the Pier Park Crossings JV entered into a $36.6 million loan, insured by HUD, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. The PPC JV Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in June 2060. The loan includes a prepayment provision due to the lender of 2% -9% for any additional principal that is prepaid through August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In June 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $28.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of Watersound Camp Creek, which includes an inn and amenity center near the Watersound Camp Creek residential community. The Watersound Camp Creek Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in December 2047. In February 2023, the Watersound Camp Creek Loan was amended, which modified the interest rate to SOFR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 2.6%. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon the project reaching and maintaining a trailingsix months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio and reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a trailing twelve months of operations with a certain debt service coverage ratio. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of the failure of the guarantor to abide by or perform any of the covenants, warranties or other certain obligations to be performed on the part of such guarantor.

In March 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $26.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City, Florida. The North Bay Landing Loan provides for interest only payments and a principal balloon payment at maturity in September 2024. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date byeighteen months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for principal and interest payments commencing on the original maturity date with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan has been reduced to 50% of the principal amount upon satisfaction of final advance conditions and will be further reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching and maintaining a certain debt service coverage ratio. In addition, the guarantee can become full recourse in the case of any fraud or intentional misrepresentation or failure to abide by other certain obligations on the part of such guarantor. In May 2023, the Company began the process to make available the option to refinance the North Bay Landing Loan by seeking a loan commitment to be insured by HUD.

In 2019, the Pier Park Crossings Phase II JV entered into a $22.9 million loan, insured by HUD, as amended, to finance the construction of apartments in Panama City Beach, Florida. The PPC II JV Loan provides for monthly payments of principal and interest through maturity in May 2057. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% -9% for any additional principal that is prepaid through May 2032. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In October 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $21.2 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a hotel in Panama City, Florida. The Hotel Indigo Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in October 2028. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date bysixty months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for continued principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the leasehold property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2019, the Watercrest JV entered into a $22.5 million loan to finance the construction of a senior living facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The Watercrest JV Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in June 2047. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the payment and performance of the

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borrower under the Watercrest JV Loan. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $16.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel in the Breakfast Point area of Panama City Beach, Florida. The Breakfast Point Hotel Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments through maturity in November 2042. The loan includes a prepayment premium due to the lender of 1% -2% of the outstanding principal balance for any additional principal that is prepaid through November 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In January 2021, The Lodge 30A JV entered into a $15.0 million loan to finance the construction of a boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, Florida. The Lodge 30A JV Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in January 2028. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. Upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio for a minimum oftwenty-four months, the Company’s liability as guarantor will be reduced to 75% of the outstanding principal amount for atwelve-month period. The debt service coverage ratio will be tested annually thereafter and the Company’s liability will be reduced to 50% in year four and 25% in year five. The Company receives a monthly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $15.3 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance construction of the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport. The Airport Hotel Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in March 2025. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In July 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $13.7 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The Topsail Hotel Loan provides for interest only payments for the first thirty-six months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in July 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In August 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $12.0 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a building in the Watersound Town Center near the Watersound Origins residential community. The Watersound Town Center Grocery Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in August 2031. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. As guarantor, the Company’s liability under the loan has been reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount and will be further reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal amount upon reaching a certain debt service coverage ratio and the project maintaining 93% occupancy forninety consecutive days.

In 2019, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $5.5 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of an office building in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Beckrich Building III Loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in August 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2020, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $5.8 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a self-storage facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The Self-Storage Facility Loan provides for interest only payments for the first forty-eight months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in November 2025. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan shall not exceed $2.9 million, plus any additional fees, with the project maintaining a certain debt service coverage.

CDD bonds financed the construction of infrastructure improvements at some of the Company’s projects. The principal and interest payments on the bonds are paid by assessments on the properties benefited by the improvements financed by the bonds. CDD debt is secured by certain real estate or other collateral. The Company has recorded a

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liability for CDD debt that is associated with platted property, which is the point at which it becomes fixed and determinable. Additionally, the Company has recorded a liability for the portion of the CDD debt that is associated with unplatted property if it is probable and reasonably estimable that the Company will ultimately be responsible for repayment. The Company’s total CDD debt assigned to property it owns was $10.7 million and $12.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company pays interest on this total outstanding CDD debt.

In 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.7 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction oftwo beach homes located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Beach Homes Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in May 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.6 million loan to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Panama City Beach, Florida (the “Pier Park Outparcel Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in March 2027. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

In 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a $1.9 million loan, which is guaranteed by the Company, to finance the construction of a commercial leasing property located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (the “WaterColor Crossings Loan”). The loan provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in February 2029. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests.

The Company’s financing agreements are subject to various customary debt covenants and as both of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company was in compliance with the financial debt covenants.

As of December 31, 2023, property, receivables and inventory that were pledged as collateral related to the Company’sdebt agreements, including unfunded commitments, had an approximate carrying amount of $580.3 million. These assets are included within investment in real estate, net and property and equipment, net and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

The aggregate maturities of debt subsequent to December 31, 2023 are:

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11. Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Accounts payable and other liabilities consist of the following:

Accounts payable as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, primarily includes payables and retainage related to the Company’s development and construction projects.

Advance deposits consist of deposits received on hotel rooms and related hospitality activities. Advance deposits are recorded as accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets without regard to whether they are refundable and are recognized as income at the time the service is provided for the related deposit.

12. Deferred Revenue

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, deferred revenue includes club initiation fees of $48.7 million and $25.1 million, respectively, and other deferred revenue of $14.1 million and $13.8 million, respectively.

Club initiation fees are recognized as revenue over the estimated average duration of membership, which is evaluated periodically. The following table presents the changes in club initiation fees related to contracts with customers:

Remaining performance obligations represent contracted revenue that has not been recognized related to club initiation fees. As of December 31, 2023, remaining performance obligations were $48.7 million, of which the Company expects to recognize as revenue $10.9 million in 2024, $20.5 million in 2025 through 2026, $14.2 million in 2027 through 2028 and $3.1 million thereafter.

Other deferred revenue as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, includes $10.9 million related to a 2006 agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell land to the Florida Department of Transportation. Revenue is recognized when title to a specific parcel is legally transferred.

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13. Income Taxes

Income tax expense consist of the following:

Total income tax expense (benefit) was allocated in the consolidated financial statements as follows:

Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to income from operations differed from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 to pre-tax income as a result of the following:

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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below:

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $11.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively, of federal NOLs. The federal NOLs are specific to the Company’s QOF entity and do not expire. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had state NOLs of $12.9 million and $121.1 million, respectively. The majority of these state NOLs are available to offset future taxable income through 2042 and will begin expiring in 2025. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s valuation allowance was $0.3 million against approximately $7.2 million of certain state NOLs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had income tax payable of $9.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively, included within accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Income tax payments, net of refunds, by jurisdiction are presented below:

The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law in August 2022. The IRA extended the Internal Revenue Code Section 45L credit, a credit for the installation of energy efficient appliances and equipment in both single family and multi-family homes, to tax year 2032.

In general, a valuation allowance is recorded if, based on all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company generating sufficient taxable income in future years in the appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain a benefit from the reversal of deductible temporary differences and from loss carryforwards.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company's uncertain tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from potential examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes and applies a “more-likely-than-not” in

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determining the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in the tax returns. The Company has not identified any material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023 or 2022. There wereno penalties required to be accrued as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, in interest expense and penalties in other income, net.

The Company is currently open to examination by taxing authorities for the tax years 2020 through 2022.

14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Following is a summary of the changes in the balances of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, which is presented net of tax:

Following is a summary of the tax effects allocated to other comprehensive (loss) income:

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15. Stockholders’ Equity

Dividends

During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.44, $0.40 and $0.32, respectively, per share on the Company’s common stock for a total of $25.7 million, $23.5 million and $18.8 million, respectively.

Stock Repurchase Program

The Company’s Board approved the Stock Repurchase Program pursuant to which the Company is authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock. The program has no expiration date.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company didnot repurchase shares of its common stock outstanding. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 576,963 shares of its common stock outstanding at an average purchase price of $34.81, per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $20.0 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a total authority of $80.0 million available for purchase of shares of its common stock. The Company may repurchase its common stock in open market purchases from time to time, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. The timing and amount of any additional shares to be repurchased will depend upon a variety of factors. Repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice. The Stock Repurchase Program will continue until otherwise modified or terminated by the Company’s Board at any time in its sole discretion. In December 2022, the Company retired 576,963 shares of treasury stock at a value of $20.0 million.

Issuance of Common Stock for Employee Compensation

On March 24, 2023, the Company granted 12,796 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s 2015 Performance and Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $39.42 per share.

On February 21, 2023, the Company granted 17,943 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. On February 21, 2023, the Company also granted 5,760 restricted stock awards to an employee pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in January 2030, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $44.30 per share.

On April 8, 2022, the Company granted 4,361 restricted stock awards to an employee pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in January 2030, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $55.73 per share.

On February 22, 2022, the Company granted 25,594 restricted stock awards to certain employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan. The restricted shares vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment through and on the applicable vesting date. During 2023,8,531 of the restricted shares vested on the first annual anniversary. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares was $46.73 per share.

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Following is a summary of non-vested restricted share activity:

During 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded expense of $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, related to restricted stock awards for employee compensation. During 2021, the Company did not have expense related to restricted stock awards.

16. Stock Based Compensation

The Company’s 2015 Plan offers a stock incentive plan whereby awards can be granted to certain employees and non-employee directors of the Company in various forms including restricted shares of Company common stock and options to purchase Company common stock. Awards are discretionary and determined by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board. Stock based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is typically recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. As of December 31, 2023,1,397,089 shares were available for awards under the 2015 Plan.

Total stock-based compensation recorded in corporate and other operating expenses on the consolidated statements of income is as follows:

In 2023, the Company granted 36,499 shares of restricted stock awards to certain of the Company’s employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan, of which none vested during 2023. The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units during 2023 was $42.59 per share.

In 2022, the Company granted 29,955 shares of restricted stock awards to certain of the Company’s employees pursuant to the 2015 Plan, of which 8,531 vested during 2023. The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units during 2022 was $48.04 per share. The total fair value of restricted stock units that vested during 2023 was $0.4 million.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were 57,923 and 29,955, respectively, unvested restricted stock units outstanding. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there was $1.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation cost, related to non-vested restricted shares. As of December 31, 2023, unrecognized compensation costs will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years.

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17. Employee Benefit Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) retirement plan covering substantially all officers and employees of the Company, which permits participants to defer up to the maximum allowable amount determined by the IRS of their eligible compensation.

In 2021, the 401(k) retirement plan was amended to include a matching contribution. The plan provides for employer matching contributions of 100% up to the first 3% of eligible compensation. For contributions in excess of 3%, the plan provides for employer matching contributions of 50% up to the next 2%, but not more than 5%, of eligible compensation. The Company’s matching contributions expensed under the plan were $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.1 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As part of the Pension Plan termination in 2014, the Company also recorded an expense of $1.2 million during 2021, related to the final allocation of the Pension Plan’s surplus assets to 401(k) plan participants.

18. Other Income, Net

Other income (expense) consists of the following:

Investment Income, Net

Interest, dividend and accretion income includes interest income accrued or received on the Company’s cash equivalents and investments and amortization of the premium or accretion of discount related to the Company’s available-for-sale securities, which is amortized based on an effective interest rate method over the term of the available-for-sale securities. Net realized gain on the sale of investments includes the gains or losses recognized on the sale of available-for-sale and equity securities prior to maturity. Unrealized loss on investments, net includes unrealized gains or losses on investments – equity securities.

Interest income from investments in SPEs primarily includes interest earned on the investments held by Panama City Timber Finance Company, LLC, which is used to pay the interest expense for Senior Notes held by Northwest

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Florida Timber Finance, LLC. See Note 6.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

Interest earned on the Company’s notes receivable and other interest includes interest earned on notes receivable and on the Company’s unimproved land contribution to the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV as home sales are transacted in the community. See Note 4.Joint Venturesand Note 8.Other Assetsfor additional information.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest incurred related to the Company’s project financing, Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, CDD debt and finance leases. Interest expense also includes amortization of debt discount and premium and debt issuance costs. Discount and issuance costs for the Senior Notes issued by Northwest Florida Timber Finance, LLC, are amortized based on the effective interest method at an effective rate of 4.9%. See Note 6.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

During 2023, 2022 and 2021 the Company capitalized $2.7 million, $3.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in interest related to projects under development or construction. These amounts are included within investment in real estate, net on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Gain on Contributions to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures during 2023, 2022 and 2021, include a gain of $0.7 million, $0.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, on additional infrastructure improvements contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures during 2022, also include a gain of $1.4 million on land and impact fees contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Pier Park RI JV and a gain of $0.4 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV. Gain on contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures during 2021, also include a gain of $3.1 million on land contributed to the Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

Equity in Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes the Company’s proportionate share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated JVs accounted for by the equity method. Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes $23.6 million and $3.9 million of income during 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $1.9 million of loss during 2021, related to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV. The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV began completing home sale transactions in the fourth quarter of 2021. In November 2022, the Sea Sound JV sold its assets to an unrelated third party for $92.5 million, resulting in a total gain on sale of $36.1 million. Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures includes $21.7 million during 2022 related to the Company’s proportionate share of the gain on sale. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net primarily includes income from the Company’s retained interest investments, gain on insurance recoveries, loss from hurricane damage and other income and expense items. Prior to optional prepayment, in full, of the installment notes in August 2023, the Company recorded the accretion of investment income from its retained interest investment over the life of the retained interest using the effective yield method. See Note 8.Other Assetsfor additional information. During 2022 and 2021, the Company had a gain on insurance recovery of $9.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively, and incurred loss from hurricane damage of less than $0.1 million, during each period, related to Hurricane Michael. In November 2022, the Company closed out the insurance claim related to Hurricane Michael.

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Miscellaneous income, net during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2021, includes $1.1 million and $3.6 million, respectively, the Company received from the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s TRBG program for recovery of lost income related to timber crop that was destroyed as a result of Hurricane Michael. The Company didnot receive income related to the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s TRBG program during 2022. The Company has met all requirements related to the TRBG program as of December 31, 2023. Miscellaneous income, net during 2023 and 2022, also includes income of $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, related to a gain on retained interest investment. Miscellaneous income, net during 2023, also includes $0.6 million of expense for cleanup of damaged timber as a result of Hurricane Michael. Miscellaneous income, net also includes $2.6 million and $0.9 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively, received from the Pier Park CDD for repayment of subordinated notes, which have been fully repaid. Miscellaneous income, net during 2022, also includes expenses of $1.1 million for design costs no longer pursued and $0.6 million for a homeowner’s association special assessment.

19. Segment Information

The Company conducts primarily all of its business in the following three reportable segments: 1) residential, 2) hospitality and 3) commercial. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are each managed separately and decisions about allocations of resources are determined by management based on these strategic business units. The Company uses income before income taxes and non-controlling interest and other qualitative measures for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to each segment and assessing each segment’s performance, which the Company believes represents current performance measures.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described herein. Total revenue represents sales to unaffiliated customers, as reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The captions entitled “Other” consists of mitigation credit, title and insurance business revenue and cost of revenue; corporate operating expenses; corporate depreciation and amortization and corporate other income and expense items.

Information by business segment is as follows:

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20. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company establishes an accrued liability when it is both probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company will evaluate the range of reasonably estimated losses and record an accrued liability based on what it believes to be the minimum amount in the range, unless it believes an amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of the amounts accrued. The Company evaluates quarterly whether further developments could affect the amount of the accrued liability previously established or would make a loss contingency both probable and reasonably estimable.

The Company also provides disclosure when it believes it is reasonably possible that a material loss will be incurred or when it believes it is reasonably possible that the amount of a loss will exceed the recorded liability. The Company reviews loss contingencies at least quarterly to determine whether the likelihood of loss has changed and to assess whether a reasonable estimate of the loss or range of loss can be made. This estimated range of possible losses is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, as well as

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known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimated range will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate.

The Company is subject to a variety of litigation, claims, other disputes and governmental proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including litigation related to its prior homebuilding and development activities. The Company cannot make assurances that it will be successful in defending these matters. Based on current knowledge, the Company does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending litigation, claims, other disputes and governmental proceedings, including those described herein, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or liquidity of the Company. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties involved in these matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period.

The Company is subject to costs arising out of environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or limit the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain wastes or substances at various sites, including sites which have been previously sold. It is the Company’s policy to accrue and charge against earnings environmental cleanup costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a range of loss can be reasonably estimated. As assessments and cleanups proceed, these accruals are reviewed and adjusted, if necessary, as additional information becomes available. The Company is in the process of assessing certain properties in regard to the effects, if any, on the environment from the disposal or release of wastes or substances. Management is unable to quantify future rehabilitation costs above present accruals at this time or provide a reasonably estimated range of loss.

Other litigation, claims and disputes, including environmental matters, are pending against the Company. Accrued aggregate liabilities related to the matters described above and other litigation matters were $0.4 million as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and whether the amount of an exposure is reasonably estimable. Due to uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the information available at that time. As additional information becomes available, management reassesses potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise its previous estimates, which could materially affect the Company’s results of operations for any particular reporting period.

The Company has retained certain self-insurance risks with respect to losses for third party liability and property damage, including its timber assets.

In 2020, the Company, as lender, entered into a $10.0 million secured revolving promissory note with the unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, as borrower. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, there wasno balance outstanding on the Latitude JV Note. The Latitude JV Note was provided by the Company to finance the development of the pod-level, non-spine infrastructure. Future advances, if any, will be repaid by the JV as each home is sold by the JV, with the aggregate unpaid principal and all accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity in June 2025. The note is secured by a mortgage and security interest in and on the real property and improvements located on the real property of the JV. See Note 4.Joint Venturesfor additional information.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company was required to provide surety bonds that guarantee completion and maintenance of certain infrastructure in certain development projects and mitigation banks, as well as other financial guarantees of $40.0 million and $38.1 million, respectively, as well as standby letters of credit in the amount of $0.2 million and $17.3 million, respectively, which may potentially result in liability to the Company if certain obligations of the Company are not met.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a total of $48.6 million primarily in construction and development related contractual obligations.

In 2019, the Company’s unconsolidated Pier Park TPS JV, entered into a $14.4 million loan (the “Pier Park TPS JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 2.6% and provides for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in January 2026. The loan is secured by the real and personal property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. The

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Company’s liability as guarantor under the Pier Park TPS JV Loan has been reduced to 25% of the outstanding principal balance, which requires maintaining a certain debt service coverage. The guarantee contains customary provisions providing for full recourse upon the occurrence of certain events. The Pier Park TPS JV entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows tied to changes in the underlying floating interest rate tied to SOFR. The interest rate swap matures in January 2026 and fixed the variable rate on the related debt, initially at$14.4 million, to a rate of 5.2%. Effective July 2023, the benchmark interest rate index based on LIBOR transitioned to SOFR. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022,$13.5 million and$13.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Pier Park TPS JV Loan. See Note 4.Joint Ventures and Note 6.Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

In 2020, the Company’s unconsolidated Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV, entered into a $45.0 million loan, as amended (the “Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 2.5%, with a floor of 3.0%. The loan provides for monthly interest payments with a final balloon payment at maturity in December 2025, with an option to extend the maturity date byone year, subject to bank approval. The loan is secured by the real and personal property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company and the Company’s JV partner entered into an unconditional guaranty of completion of certain homes and related improvements in favor of the lender. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $37.4 million and $30.0 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound JV Loan. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

In April 2021, the Company’s unconsolidated Watersound Fountains Independent Living JV, entered into a $41.9 million loan (the “Watersound Fountains JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 2.1%, with a floor of 2.6%. Effective July 2023, the benchmark interest rate index based on LIBOR transitioned to SOFR. The loan provides for interest only payments for the first forty-eight months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in April 2026. The loan includes an option for an extension of the maturity date bytwelve months, subject to certain conditions, which would provide for continued monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment at the extended maturity date. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company executed a guarantee in favor of the lender to guarantee the completion of the project and payment and performance of the borrower under the Watersound Fountains JV Loan. The Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal amount upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy and other required permits and reduced to 25% and a further 0% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching and maintaining certain debt service coverage. The guarantee contains customary provisions providing for full recourse upon the occurrence of certain events. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partners based on the JV partners’ ownership percentage. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $38.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Watersound Fountains JV Loan. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

In September 2022, the Company’s unconsolidated Electric Cart Watersound JV, entered into a $5.4 million loan (the “Electric Cart Watersound JV Loan”). The loan bears interest at SOFR plus 1.8%, with a floor of 2.1%. The loan provides for interest only payments for the first twenty-four months and principal and interest payments thereafter with a final balloon payment at maturity in September 2032. The loan is secured by the real property and certain other Security Interests. In connection with the loan, the Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the Electric Cart Watersound JV entered into a joint and several payment and performance guarantee in favor of the lender. After the initial forty-eight months of the loan, the Company’s liability as guarantor under the loan will be reduced to 50% of the outstanding principal balance upon reaching a certain debt service coverage and other conditions. The Company is the sole guarantor and receives a quarterly fee related to the guarantee from its JV partner based on the JV partner’s ownership percentage. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $4.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, was outstanding on the Electric Cart Watersound JV Loan. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

The Company has assessed the need to record a liability for the guarantees related to the Company’s unconsolidated JVs and did not record an obligation as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, allowance for credit losses related to the contingent aspect of these guarantees, based on historical experience and economic trends, was$0.1 million and is included within accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

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As part of a certain sale of timberlands in 2014, the Company generated significant tax gains. The installment note’s structure allowed the Company to defer the resulting federal and state tax liability of $45.6 million until 2029, the maturity date for the installment note. The Company has a deferred tax liability related to the gain in connection with the sale.

21. Related Party Transactions

The Company provides mitigation bank credits, impact fees and services to certain unconsolidated JVs. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $1.0 million, $1.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to revenues from these transactions. There wereno receivables with these unconsolidated JVs as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Watersound Management JV provides leasing management services for most of the Company’s multi-family communities. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred $2.0 million, $1.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to expense from these transactions. See Note 4.Joint Ventures for additional information.

22. Subsequent Events

On February 21, 2024, the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on March 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 4, 2024.

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