MARCUS & MILLICHAP, INC.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-36155
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) | |
(818 ) 212-2250
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation Yes ☒ No ☐
S-T
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter time period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated
filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act. | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||
Non-accelerated filer |
☐ | Smaller reporting company | ||||
| Emerging growth company | ||||||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule ☒
12b-2
of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No Number of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the registrant issued and outstanding as of May 38,889,501 shares.
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, 2022 was MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for shares and par value)
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except for shares)
(Unaudited)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Description of Business
Marcus Millichap, Inc. (the “Company,” “Marcus Millichap,” or “MMI”), a Delaware corporation, is a brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. As of March 31, 2022, MMI operates 81 offices in the United States and Canada through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the operations of Marcus Millichap Capital Corporation.
Reorganization and Initial Public Offering
MMI was formed in June 2013 in preparation for Marcus Millichap Company (“MMC”) to 80.0 % of the shares of MMI common stock to MMC’s shareholders and exchanged the remaining portion of its shares of MMI common stock for cancellation of indebtedness of MMC. MMI completed its IPO in .
spin-off
its majority-owned subsidiary, Marcus Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Inc. (“MMREIS”). Prior to the initial public offering (“IPO”) of MMI, all of the preferred and common stockholders of MMREIS (including MMC and employees of MMREIS) contributed all of their outstanding shares to MMI, in exchange for new MMI common stock. As a result, MMREIS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMI. Thereafter, MMC distributed Basis of Presentation
The financial information presented in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, has been prepared in accordance with rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form
10-Q
and Article 10-01
of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, including the Company’s accounting policies for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed on March 1, 2022 with the SEC. The results of the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022, for other interim periods or for future years. Considerations Related to the
COVID-19
Pandemic The Company may continue to experience operational and financial impacts due to the ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic and actual results may differ from the Company’s current estimates and historical trends because of that uncertainty. Notwithstanding the potential continuing impact of the COVID-19
pandemic and changes in interest rates on the current macroeconomic environment, the Company believes it is well positioned to achieve long-term growth. See Note 5 – “Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and Note 8 – “Fair Value Measurements” for further discussions on the potential impacts of
COVID-19.
Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosures at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable debt securities, security deposits (included under other assets, are limited by the approved investment policy.
available-for-sale,
non-current)
and commissions receivable, net. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with high-credit quality financial institutions and invested in high-credit quality money market funds and commercial paper. Concentrations and ratings of marketable debt securities, available-for-sale
To reduce its credit risk, the Company monitors the credit standing of the financial institutions money market funds that represent amounts recorded as cash and cash equivalents. The Company historically has not experienced any significant losses related to cash and cash equivalents.
In September 2021, the Company entered into a Strategic Alliance (“Strategic Alliance”) with MT Reality Capital Corporation (“MTRCC”) pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide loan opportunities that may be funded through MTRCC’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Agreement (“DUS Agreement”) with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and which requires MTRCC to guarantee a portion of each loan funded. On a basis, the Company, at its option, can indemnify a portion of MTRCC’s guarantee obligation of loan opportunities presented to and closed by MTRCC though the DUS Agreement. The Company manages and limits the concentration of risk related to the guarantees assumed by monitoring the underlying property type, geographic location, credit of the borrowers, underlying debt service coverage, and loan to value ratios.
loan-by-loan
The Company derives its revenues from a broad range of real estate investors, owners, and users in the United States and Canada, none of which individually represents a significant concentration of credit risk. The Company maintains allowances, as needed, for estimated credit losses based on management’s assessment of the likelihood of collection. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, no 10 10 10 days of settlement and, therefore, do not expose the Company to significant credit risk.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company’s Canadian operations represented 2.3 % of total revenues. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s Canadian operations represented less than 2 % of total revenues.
During each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, no 10
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates real estate brokerage commissions by acting as a broker for real estate owners or investors seeking to buy or sell commercial properties and generates financing fees from securing financing on purchase transactions, from refinancing its clients’ existing mortgage debt and other ancillary fees associated with financing activities, including, but not limited to, mortgage servicing, debt and equity advisory services, loan sales, due diligence services, guarantee fees, loan performance fees and other consulting. The Company’s contracts, except as noted below, do not contain multiple-element arrangements, variable consideration, financing components, significant noncash consideration, licenses, long-term contracts with customers or other items affecting the transaction price.
Real Estate Brokerage Commissions
Contracts for representing buyers and sellers of real estate are usually negotiated on a basis. The consideration associated with the successful outcome remains constrained until the completion of a transaction which, in almost all cases, is at the close of escrow. At that time, the Company recognizes revenue related to the transaction. The Company’s fee agreements do not include terms or conditions that require the Company to perform any service or fulfill any obligation once the transaction closes.
transaction-by-transaction
Financing Fees
Contracts for representing potential borrowers are usually negotiated on a basis. The consideration associated with the successful outcome remains constrained until the completion of a transaction which, in almost all cases, is at the time the loan closes. At that time, the Company recognizes revenue related to the transaction. The Company’s fee arrangements, with certain exceptions, do not include terms or conditions that require the Company to perform any service or fulfill any obligation once the loan closes.
transaction-by-transaction
Loan Performance Fees
- For loans originated through the Strategic Alliance with MTRCC, the Company receives variable consideration in the form of loan performance fees based on a portion of the servicing fees expected to be received under the servicing contract for servicing the loan. As the Company is not obligated to perform any servicing functions and has no further obligations related to the transaction giving rise to the loan performance fees, the estimated value of the loan performance fees to be received is recorded at the time the loan closes and are collected over the estimated term of the related loan. Any changes in the estimate of loan performance fees to be received are recorded in revenue in the period the estimate changes. 8
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Guarantee Obligations
Mortgage Servicing
Other Revenues
Other revenues include fees generated from consulting and advisory services, as well as referral fees from other real estate brokers, and are recognized when services are provided, or upon closing of the transaction.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Pending Adoption
In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“ASU no t require contract remeasurement at the modification date or reassessment of a previous accounting determination. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has not drawn funds from the credit facility. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of this new standard but does not expect ASU
No. 2020-04,
Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting
2020-04”).
ASU 2020-04
provides temporary optional exceptions to the guidance in U.S. GAAP on contract modifications to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). ASU 2020-04
is effective for all entities upon issuance and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications through December 31, 2022. The guidance applies to the Company’s Credit Agreement (see Note 13 – “Commitments and Contingencies”), which references LIBOR, and will generally allow it to account for and present a modification as an event that does 2020-04
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Property and Equipment, Net |
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
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approximately $As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, property and equipment additions incurred but not yet paid included in accounts payable and other liabilities were $406,000 and $275,000 , respectively.
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Operating Leases |
The Company has operating leases for all of its facilities and autos. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, operating lease (“ROU”) assets, net were $77.9 million and $81.5 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The operating lease cost, included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statement
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Investments in Marketable Debt Securities, Available for Sale |
Amortized cost, allowance for credit losses, gross unrealized gains/losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and fair value of marketable debt securities, by type of security consisted of the following (in thousands):
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Gross realized gains and losses from the sales of the Company’s marketable debt securities, consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Recorded in other income, net in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income. The cost basis of securities sold were determined based on the specific identification method. |
The Company invests its excess cash in a diversified portfolio of fixed and variable rate debt securities to meet current and future cash flow needs. All investments are made in accordance with the Company’s approved investment policy. As of March 31, 2022, the portfolio had an average credit rating of AA and a weighted term to contractual maturity of 1.4 years, with 161 securities in the portfolio representing an unrealized aggregate loss2.7 million or 1 % of amortized cost, and a weighted average credit rating of AA+.
of
$As of March 31, 2022, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined an allowance for credit losses was not required. The Company determined that it did not have an intent to sell and it was not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell any security based on its current liquidity position, or to maintain compliance with its investment policy, specifically as it relates to minimum credit ratings. The Company evaluated the securities with an unrealized loss considering severity of loss, credit ratings, specific credit events during the period since acquisition, overall likelihood of default, market sector, potential impact from the current economic environment, geopolitical unrest and a review of an issuer’s and securities’ liquidity and financial strength, as needed. The Company concluded that it would receive all scheduled interest and principal payments. The Company, therefore, determined qualitatively that the unrealized loss was related to changes in interest rates and other market factors and therefore no allowance for credit losses was required.
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable debt securities, by contractual maturity consisted of the following (in thousands, except weighted average data):
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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to prepay certain obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
5. |
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company expanded its network of financing professionals and provided further diversification to its financing services.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company completed an acquisition of a business that was accounted for as a business combination and the results have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date. Terms of the acquisition principally included cash paid at closing.
The goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition primarily arose from the acquired assembled workforce and brokerage and financing sales platforms. The Company expects all of the goodwill to be tax deductible, with the one reporting unit.
tax-deductible
amount of goodwill related to the contingent and deferred consideration to be determined once the cash payments are made to settle any contingent and deferred consideration. The goodwill resulting from acquisitions is allocated to the Company’s Goodwill and intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Amortization expense for the intangible assets was $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets by year for the next five years and thereafter consisted of the following (in thousands):
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The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter. In addition to the annual impairment evaluation, the Company evaluates at least quarterly whether events or circumstances have occurred in the period subsequent to the annual impairment testing, which indicate that it is more likely than not an impairment loss has occurred. The Company evaluates its intangible assets that have finite useful lives whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of March 31, 2022, the Company considered the impact of the continuing
COVID-19
pandemic and geopolitical unrest and evaluated its goodwill and intangible assets for impairment testing. The Company estimated the recoverability of the intangible assets by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows that the Company expects the asset to generate. The sum of the undiscounted expected future cash flows was greater than the carrying amount of the intangible assets. The Company concluded that as of March 31, 2022, there was no impairment of its goodwill and intangible assets. 6. |
Selected Balance Sheet Data |
Allowances on Advances and Loans, and Commissions Receivable
Allowance for credit losses for advances and loans and commissions receivable as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $667,000 and $794,000 , respectively.
Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Reduction of accrued bonuses and other employee related expenses in settlement of employee notes receivable were $ |
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MSRs
The net change in the carrying value of MSRs consisted of the following (in thousands):
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The portfolio of loans serviced by the Company aggregated $1.7
In connection with MSR activities, the Company holds funds in escrow for the benefit of the lenders. These funds, which totaled $2.6 million and $4.1 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and the offsetting obligations are not presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as they do not represent assets and liabilities of the Company.
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Deferred Compensation and Commissions
Deferred compensation and commissions consisted of the following (in thousands):
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The SARs and deferred compensation liability become subject to payout as a result of a participant no longer being considered a service provider. As a result of the retirement of certain participants, estimated amounts to be paid to the participants within the next twelve months have been classified as current. |
SARs Liability
Prior to the IPO, certain employees of the Company were granted SARs under a stock-based compensation program assumed by MMC. In connection with the IPO, the SARs agreements were revised, the MMC liability of $20.0 million for the SARs was frozen as of March 31, 2013 and was transferred to MMI through a capital distribution. The SARs liability will be settled with each participant in ten annual installments in January of each year upon retirement or termination from service, or in full upon consummation of a change in control of the Company.
Under the revised agreements, MMI is required to accrue interest on the outstanding balance beginning on January 1, 2014 at a rate based on the 10 -year treasury note, plus 2 %. The rate resets annually. The rates at January 1, 2022 and 2021 were 3.63 % and 2.93 %, respectively. MMI recorded interest expense related to this liability of $135,000 and $122,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Commissions Payable
Certain investment sales professionals can earn additional commissions after meeting certain annual revenue thresholds. These commissions are recognized as cost of services in the period in which they are earned as they relate to specific transactions closed. The Company may defer payment of certain commissions, at its election, for up to three years . Commissions payable that are not expected to be paid within twelve months are classified as long-term .
Deferred Compensation Liability
A select group of management is eligible to participate in the Marcus Millichap Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”). The Deferred Compensation Plan is a fifteen-year period. The Company elected to fund the Deferred Compensation Plan through company owned variable life insurance policies. The Deferred Compensation Plan is managed by a third-party institutional fund manager, and the deferred compensation and investment earnings are held as a Company asset in a rabbi trust, which is recorded in assets held in rabbi trust in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The assets in the trust are restricted unless the Company becomes insolvent, in which case the trust assets are subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors. The Company may also, in its sole and absolute discretion, elect to withdraw at any time a portion of the trust assets by an amount by which the fair market value of the trust assets exceeds 110 % of the aggregate deferred compensation liability represented by the participants’ accounts. Estimated payouts within the next twelve months for participants that have separated from service or elected in service payout have been classified as current . During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company made total payments to participants of $365,000 and $371,000 , respectively.
non-qualified
deferred compensation plan that is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and permits participants to defer compensation up to the limits set forth in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Amounts are paid out generally when the participant is no longer a service provider; however, an in-service
payout election is available to participants. Participants may elect to receive payouts as a lump sum or quarterly over a to 15
MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The assets held in the rabbi trust are carried at the cash surrender value of the variable life insurance policies, which represents its fair value. The net change in the carrying value of the assets held in the rabbi trust and the net change in the carrying value of the deferred compensation liability, each exclusive of additional contributions, distributions and trust expenses, consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Recorded in other income, net in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income. |
(2) |
Recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income. |
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Includes a measurement period adjustment in 2021 and a settlement of deferred consideration made during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, which represents a noncash investing activity. See Note 5 – “Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for additional information. |
| 7 . |
Related-Party Transactions |
Shared and Transition Services
Certain services are provided to the Company under a Transition Services Agreement (“TSA”) between MMC and the Company. The TSA is intended to provide certain services until the Company acquires these services separately. Under the TSA, the Company incurred net costs (charge-back) during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 of $12,000 and $19,000 , respectively. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income.
Brokerage and Financing Services with the Subsidiaries of MMC
MMC has wholly or majority owned subsidiaries that buy and sell commercial real estate properties. The Company performs certain brokerage and financing services related to transactions of the subsidiaries of MMC. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company earned real estate brokerage commissions and financing fees of $1,598,000 and $457,000 , respectively, from transactions with subsidiaries of MMC related to these services. The Company incurred cost of services of $954,000 and $274,000 , respectively, related to these revenues.
Operating Lease with MMC
The Company has an operating lease with MMC for a single-story office building located in Palo Alto, California, which expires on May 31, 2022 . The related operating lease cost was $333,000
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MARCUS MILLICHAP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities with MMC
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accounts payable and other liabilities with MMC totaling $101,000 and $93,000 , respectively, remain unpaid and are included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Other
The Company makes advances to At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the aggregate principal amount for employee notes receivable was $67,000 and $40,000 , respectively, which is included in other assets (current and
non-executive
employees from time-to-time.
non-current)
in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6 – “Selected Balance Sheet Data” for additional information. As of March 31, 2022, George M. Marcus, the Company’s founder and Chairman, beneficially owned approximately 38 % of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, including shares owned by Phoenix Investments Holdings, LLC and the Marcus Family Foundation II.
8. |
Fair Value Measurements |
U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company is responsible for the determination of fair value and the supporting methodologies and assumptions. The Company uses various pricing sources and third parties to provide and validate the values utilized.
The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments is generally inversely correlated with the level of observable valuation inputs. Financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets generally have more pricing observability and less judgment is used in measuring fair value. Financial instruments for which no quoted prices are available have less observability and are measured at fair value using valuation models or other pricing techniques that require more judgment.
Assets recorded at fair value are measured and classified in accordance with a fair value hierarchy consisting of the three “levels” based on the observability of inputs available in the marketplace used to measure the fair values as discussed below:
| • | Level 1: |
| • | Level 2: |
| • | Level 3: |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company values its investments including commercial paper and floating NAV money market funds recorded in cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable debt securities, assets held in the rabbi trust, deferred compensation liability and contingent and deferred consideration at fair value on a recurring basis.
available-for-sale,
Fair values for investments included in cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio and all these securities are Level 1 or 2 measurements as appropriate.
available-for-sale
Fair values for assets held in the rabbi trust and related deferred compensation liability were determined based on the cash surrender value of the company owned variable life insurance policies and underlying investments in the trust, and are Level 2 and Level 1 measurements, respectively.
Contingent consideration in connection with acquisitions, is carried at fair value and determined on a basis, calculated using unobservable inputs based on a probability of achieving EBITDA and other performance requirements, and is a Level 3 measurement. Deferred consideration in connection with acquisitions is carried at fair value and calculated using a discounted cash flow estimate with the only remaining condition on such payments being the passage of time, and is a Level 2 measurement.
contract-by-contract
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (in thousands):
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During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company considered current and future interest rates on the probability of achieving EBITDA and other performance targets in its determination of fair value for the contingent consideration. The Company is uncertain as to the extent of the volatility in the unobservable inputs in the foreseeable future. Deferred consideration in connection with acquisitions is carried at fair value and calculated using a discounted cash flow estimate with the only remaining condition on such payments being the passage of time.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, contingent and deferred consideration had a maximum undiscounted payment to be settled in cash or stock of $27.2 million and $28.6 million, respectively. Assuming the achievement of the applicable performance criteria and/or service and time requirements, the Company anticipates these payments will be made over the next to five-year period. Changes in fair value are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income.
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Quantitative information about the valuation technique and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, from time to time, the Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company reviews the carrying value of MSRs, intangibles, goodwill and other assets for indications of impairment at least annually. When indications of potential impairment are identified, the Company may be required to determine the fair value of those assets and record an adjustment for the carrying amount in excess of the fair value determined. Any fair value determination would be based on valuation approaches, which are appropriate under the circumstances and utilize Level 2 and Level 3 measurements as required.
MSRs are recorded at fair value upon acquisition of a servicing contract. The Company has elected the amortization method for the subsequent measurement of MSRs. MSRs are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. MSRs are a Level 3 measurement. The Company’s MSRs do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. The estimated fair value of the Company’s MSRs were developed using a discounted cash flow model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model considers contractual provisions and assumptions of market participants including specified servicing fees, prepayment assumptions, delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenue, costs to service and other economic factors. The Company periodically reassesses and adjusts, when necessary, the underlying inputs and assumptions used to reflect observable market conditions and assumptions that a market participant would consider in valuing an MSR asset. Management uses assumptions in the determination of fair value for MSRs after considering default, severity, prepayment and discount rates related to the specific types and underlying collateral of the various serviced loans, interest rates, refinance rates, and current government and private sector responses on the economic impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic. In the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company received cancellation notices on certain servicing contracts. Amortization of those contracts was adjusted to reflect the cancellations. The fair value of the MSRs exceeded the carrying value at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 after consideration of the revisions to the various assumptions. See Note 6 – “Selected Balance Sheet Data” for additional information. 19
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Quantitative information about the valuation technique and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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9. |
Stockholders’ Equity |
Common Stock
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 39,795,399 39,692,373 0.0001
non-employee
directors, respectively. See Note 12 – “Earnings per Share” for additional information. On February 16, 2022, The Board of Directors declared a semi-annual regular dividend of $0.25 per share and a special dividend of $1.00 per share, payable on April 4, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2022. The Company accrued a dividend payable of $52.1 million, including dividend equivalents aggregating $2.5 million to be paid upon vesting for on unvested restricted stock and deferred stock units granted under the 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The accrual of the dividend was a
non-cash
activity. Accrued and unpaid dividends as of March 31, 2022 aggregated $52.1 million, and are recorded in dividends payable ($50.7 million) and other liabilities ($1.4 million) in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Preferred Stock
The Company has 25,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock with a par value $0.0001 per share. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) include marketable debt securities, available for sale are included as a component of other income, net or selling, general and administrative expense, as applicable, in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income. The reclassifications were determined on a specific identification basis.
The Company has not provided for U.S. taxes on unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiary as it is operating at a loss and has no
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
10. |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans |
2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
The Company’s board of directors adopted the 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”), which became effective upon the Company’s IPO. In February 2017 , the board of directors amended and restated the 2013 Plan, which was approved by the Company’s stockholders in May 2017 . Grants are made from time to time by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors at its discretion, subject to certain restrictions as to the number and value of shares that may be granted to any individual. In addition, 3,963,923 shares available for future grants under the 2013 Plan.
non-employee
directors receive annual grants under a director compensation policy. The compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors has the option to grant dividend equivalents to unvested grants. Any dividend equivalents granted to unvested awards are paid to the participant at the time the related grants vest. As of March 31, 2022, there were On February 16, 2022 , the Board of Directors declared a semi-annual regular dividend of $0.25 per share and a special dividend of $1.00 per share payable on April 4, 2022 , to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2022 . The Compensation Committee granted dividend equivalents to all unvested grants as of the record date. As of March 31, 2022, $2.5 million was accrued for dividend equivalents on unvested grants outstanding as of the record date.
Awards Granted and Settled
Under the 2013 Plan, the Company has issued RSAs to one-year period from the date of grant, subject to service requirements. RSUs generally vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period from the date of grant or earlier as approved by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors. Dividend equivalents granted for unvested stock awards are paid at the time the stock awards vest. Any unvested awards and dividend equivalents are canceled upon termination as a service provider. As of March 31, 2022, there were no
non-employee
directors and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to employees and independent contractors. RSAs vest over a During the three months ended March 31, 2022, 176,227 shares of RSUs vested and 68,445 shares of common stock were withheld to pay applicable required employee statutory withholding taxes based on the market value of the shares on the vesting date. The shares withheld for taxes were returned to the share reserve and are available for future issuance in accordance with provisions of the 2013 Plan. Unvested RSUs will be settled through the issuance of new shares of common stock.
Outstanding Awards
Activity under the 2013 Plan consisted of the following (dollars in thousands, except weighted average per share data):
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In 2013, the Company adopted the 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP is intended to qualify under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code and provides for consecutive, 6 -month offering periods. The offering periods generally start on the first trading day on or after May 15 and November 15 of each year. Qualifying employees may purchase shares of the Company stock at a 10 % discount based on the lower of the market price at the beginning or end of the offering period, subject to IRS limitations. The Company determined that the ESPP was a compensatory plan and is required to expense the fair value of the awards over each
non-overlapping
6-month
offering period. The ESPP initially had 366,667 shares of common stock reserved, and 156,725 shares of common stock remain available for issuance as of March 31, 2022. The ESPP provides for annual increases in the number of shares available for issuance under the ESPP, equal to the least of (i) 366,667 shares, (ii) 1 % of the outstanding shares on such date, or (iii) an amount determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors. Pursuant to the provisions of the ESPP, the board of directors has determined to not provide for any annual increases to date. At March 31, 2022, total unrecognized compensation cost related to the ESPP was $27,000 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.12 years.
SARs and DSUs
Prior to the IPO, certain employees were granted SARs. As of March 31, 2013 , the outstanding SARs were frozen at the liability amount, and will be paid out to each participant in installments upon retirement or departure under the terms of the revised SARs agreements. To replace beneficial ownership in the SARs, the difference between the book value liability and the fair value of the awards was granted to plan participants in the form of deferred stock units (“DSUs”), which were fully vested upon receipt and will be settled in actual stock at a rate of 20 % per year if the participant remains employed by the Company during that period (otherwise all unsettled shares of stock upon termination from service will be settled five years from the termination date, unless otherwise agreed to by the Company). In the event of death or termination of service after reaching the age of 67 , 100 % of the DSUs will be settled. As of March 31, 2022, 281,193 shares of fully vested DSUs remained to be settled in 2022.
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation
Components of stock-based compensation are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income and consisted of the following (in thousands):
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The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was 26.4 %, compared to 28.8 % for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company provides for the effects of income taxes in interim financial statements based on the Company’s estimate of its annual effective tax rate for the full year, which is based on forecasted income by jurisdiction where the Company operates, adjusted for any tax effects of items that relate discretely to the period, if any.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate to income before provision for income taxes and consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
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12. |
Earnings per Share |
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively consisted of the following (in thousands, except per share data):
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Commitments and Contingencies |
Credit Agreement
On June 18, 2014 , the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Bank”), as amended and restated on May 28, 2019 , and further, amended on November 27, 2019 and on February 9, 2021 (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $60.0 million principal amount senior secured revolving credit facility that is guaranteed by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (the “Credit Facility”) and matures on June 1, 2022 . The Company may borrow, repay and reborrow amounts under the Credit Facility until its maturity date, at which time all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility must be repaid in full. Upon the expiration of the use of the LIBOR as a benchmark, the benchmark will be replaced with the SOFR plus a spread adjustment.
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Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are available for general corporate purposes and working capital. The Credit Facility includes a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit of which $533,000 was utilized at March 31, 2022. Borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (i) a fluctuating rate per annum 2.00 % below the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Bank’s prime rate, 1.50 %, and (c) the federal funds rate plus 1.50 %), or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be between 0.875 % to 1.125 % above LIBOR. In connection with the amendments of the Credit Agreement, the Company paid bank fees and other expenses, which are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. The Company pays a commitment fee of up to 0.1 % per annum, payable quarterly, based on the amount of unutilized commitments under the Credit Facility. The amortization and commitment fee is included in interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of net and comprehensive income and was $25,000 and $24,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of March 31, 2022, there were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement.
(b) one-month
LIBOR plus The Credit Facility contains customary covenants, including financial and other covenant reporting requirements and events of default. Financial covenants require the Company, on a combined basis with its guarantors, to maintain (i) an EBITDAR Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.25 :1.0 as of each quarter end, determined on a rolling four-quarter basis, and (ii) total funded debt to EBITDA not greater than 1.5 :1.0 as of each quarter end, determined on a rolling four-quarter basis, and also limits investments in foreign entities and certain other loans. The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all assets of the Company, including pledges of 100 % of the stock or other equity interest of each subsidiary except for the capital stock of a controlled foreign corporation (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), in which case no such pledge is required. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all financial and
non-financial
covenants and has not experienced any limitation in its operations as a result of the covenants.Strategic Alliance
The Company, in connection with the Strategic Alliance with MTRCC, has agreed to provide loan opportunities that may be funded through MTRCC’s agreement with Fannie Mae and which requires MTRCC to guarantee a portion of each funded loan. On the Company, at its option, can indemnify a portion of MTRCC’s guarantee obligation of loan opportunities presented to and closed by MTRCC. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has agreed to a maximum aggregate guarantee obligation of $4.0 million relating to loans with an unpaid balance of $24.0 million. The maximum guarantee obligation is no t representative of the actual loss the Company would incur. The Company would be liable for this amount only if all of the loans for which it is providing a guarantee to MTRCC were to default and all of the collateral underlying these loans was determined to be without value at the time of settlement.
a loan-by-loan basis,
Other
In connection with certain agreements with investment sales and financing professionals, the Company may agree to advance amounts to such professionals upon reaching certain time and performance goals. Such commitments as of March 31, 2022 aggregated to $25.0 million.
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Subsequent Events |
Subsequent to March 31, 2022, the Company paid $50.0 million in accrued dividends including $0.4 million in dividend equivalents for shares that vested under the 2013 Plan subsequent to the record date of March 8, 2022.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Unless the context requires otherwise, the words “Marcus Millichap,” “MMI,” “we,” the “Company,” “us” and “our” refer to Marcus Millichap, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to any continuing impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic and anticipated interest rate changes. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022, or for any other future period. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q
and in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022, including the “Risk Factors” section and the consolidated financial statements and notes included therein. Overview
We are a leading national brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. We have been the top commercial real estate investment broker in the United States based on the number of investment transactions for more than 15 years. As of March 31, 2022, we had 1,931 investment sales and financing professionals that are primarily exclusive independent contractors operating in 81 offices, who provide real estate brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we closed 2,904 investment sales, financing and other transactions with total sales volume of approximately $21.0 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we closed 13,255 investment sales, financing and other transactions with total sales volume of approximately $84.4 billion.
We generate revenues by collecting real estate brokerage commissions upon the sale, and fees upon the financing, of commercial properties, and by providing equity advisory services, loan sales and consulting and advisory services. Real estate brokerage commissions are typically based upon the value of the property and financing fees are typically based upon the size of the loan. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, approximately 90% of our revenues were generated from real estate brokerage commissions, 8% from financing fees and 2% from other real estate related services. During the year ended December 31, 2021, approximately 90% of our revenues were generated from real estate brokerage commissions, 9% from financing fees and 1% from other real estate related services.
We divide commercial real estate into four major market segments, characterized by price:
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We are the industry leader in serving private clients in the
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Factors Affecting Our Business
Our business and our operating results, financial condition and liquidity are significantly affected by the number and size of commercial real estate investment sales and financing transactions that we close in any period. The number and size of these transactions are affected by our ability to recruit and retain investment sales and financing professionals, identify and contract properties for sale, and identify those that need financing and refinancing. We principally monitor the commercial real estate market through four factors, which generally drive our business. The factors are the economy, commercial real estate supply and demand, capital markets, and investor sentiment and investment activity.
The Economy
Our business is dependent on economic conditions within the markets in which we operate. Changes in the economy on a global, national, regional or local basis can have a positive or negative impact on our business. Economic indicators and projections related to job growth, unemployment, interest rates, retail spending and confidence trends can have a positive or negative impact on our business. Overall market conditions, including global trade, interest rate changes, inflation, and job creation, can affect investor sentiment and, ultimately, the demand for our services from investors in real estate.
Last year’s economic bounce supported 5.7% GDP growth and the recovery of more than 6.7 million jobs, but in conjunction with other forces, the rapid gains pushed inflation to 8.5% year-over-year through March 2022 — the highest level in 40 years. Supply chain disruptions, surging housing costs, significant wage pressure and a variety of other factors were exacerbated by the energy cost surge sparked by the war in Ukraine. The conflict will remain a significant variable going forward, generating both energy and food inflation, as well as increased uncertainty. The Federal Reserve had already begun to address inflation in late 2021 by phasing out quantitative easing, then they followed that with interest rate increases beginning in March 2022. In total, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise their overnight rate by 175 to 250 basis points in 2022, pushing up the cost of debt for investors. Economic momentum remained strong in the first quarter with job additions totaling 1.7 million, unemployment declining to 3.6% and core retail sales continuing to rise to a record $468 billion in the month of March. In addition, reductions of
COVID-19
safety protocols have begun to take hold in even the most cautious states, supporting consumption gains as people return to restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. This should bode well for all types of commercial real estate as reduced COVID-19
restrictions facilitate at least a partial return to the office and increased hotel demand from business travelers and rising consumption. Commercial Real Estate Supply and Demand
Our business is dependent on the willingness of investors to invest in or sell commercial real estate, which is affected by many factors beyond our control. These factors include the supply of commercial real estate, coupled with user demand for these properties, and the performance of real estate assets, when compared with other investment alternatives, such as stocks and bonds.
Space demand for virtually every commercial property type gained momentum over the last year through the first quarter 2022. Industrial and multifamily space absorption reached record levels, retail has now sustained positive momentum for six quarters and office properties have sustained positive demand for four consecutive quarters. Limited-service hotel demand has nearly fully recovered to
pre-pandemic
levels, and the end of COVID-19
restrictions bodes well for the return of business travel, supporting the full-service hotel segment. This positive demand momentum, in conjunction with curtailed real estate development due to shortages of construction labor and building materials, has contributed to falling vacancy rates for most property types. Suburban areas nationwide and Sun Belt markets in general have outperformed over the last year, but the reduction of COVID-19
restrictions could boost commercial real estate space demand in urban areas and in metros that had more restrictive COVID-19
policies. Positive absorption, vacancy rate and rent growth metrics have helped support aggressive investor underwriting, and we believe the supply and demand outlook, barring a significant geopolitical, financial market or economic setback, remains positive. Capital Markets
Credit and liquidity issues in the financial markets have a direct impact on the flow of capital to the commercial real estate market. Real estate purchases are often financed with debt, and as a result, credit and liquidity impact transaction activity and prices. Changes in interest rates, as well as steady and protracted movements of interest rates in one direction, whether increasing or decreasing, could adversely or positively affect the operations and income potential of commercial real estate properties, as well as lender and equity underwriting for real estate investments. These changes generally influence the demand of investors for commercial real estate investments.
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Both equity and debt capital remain very liquid, supporting record commercial real estate sales dollar volume in the first quarter; however, we believe that if interest rates increase significantly in a short period of time, they could begin to restrain transaction activity as the higher cost of capital widens the expectation gap between buyers and sellers. Lenders have remained aggressive in both the placement and pricing of capital, but some caution has begun to enter the marketplace as the movement relationship and can even move contrary to each other on occasion. Should there be a significant financial market or geopolitical disruption, an investor flight to safety could act as a meaningful counterbalance to upward pressure from the benchmark rate.
10-year
Treasury rate climbed quickly in recent weeks. Borrowers have shifted their preference from adjustable-rate loans to fixed rates when possible, and there is increased urgency to lock rates on in-process
transactions and refinancing. The strategic shift in borrower activity reflects Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s comments that the Federal Reserve expects to raise rates seven times this year, which many believe will translate to a 175 to 250 basis point increase in rates. Many investors believe the Fed rate increases will translate to higher commercial real estate mortgage rates, but other factors could come into play. Fed action and long-term interest rates tend to not have a one-to-one
Investor Sentiment and Investment Activity
We rely on investors to buy and sell properties in order to generate commissions. Investors’ desires to engage in real estate transactions are dependent on many factors that are beyond our control. The economy, supply and demand for properly positioned properties, available credit and market events impact investor sentiment and, therefore, transaction velocity. In addition, our private clients, who make up the largest source of revenue, are often motivated to buy, sell and/or refinance properties due to personal circumstances, such as death, divorce, partnership breakups and estate planning.
Commercial real estate sales dollar volume set a record high in 2021, and the momentum has carried into 2022, delivering the strongest first quarter on record. Activity was broad-based, led by apartment and industrial properties. Only office properties and seniors housing sales remain soft by historical standards as investors consider the impact of
COVID-19
on the two property segments. The demand for commercial real estate is especially acute in markets with strong growth trends. Elevated inflation could form a tailwind for commercial real estate as many believe the sector offers increased inflation resistance. This may at least partially offset the headwind posed by rising interest rates. Key Financial Measures and Indicators
Revenues
Our revenues are primarily generated from our real estate investment sales business. In addition to real estate brokerage commissions, we generate revenues from financing fees and from other revenues, which are primarily comprised of consulting and advisory fees.
Because our business is transaction oriented, we rely on investment sales and financing professionals to continually develop leads, identify properties to sell and finance, market those properties and close the sale timely to generate a consistent flow of revenue. While our sales volume is impacted by seasonality factors, the timing of closings is also dependent on many market and personal factors unique to a particular client or transaction, particularly clients transacting in the as a result of changes in the relative mix of the number and volume of investment sales transactions closed in the middle and larger transaction market segments as compared to the variations in our revenues that differ from historical patterns.
$1-$10 million
private client market segment. These factors can cause transactions to be accelerated or delayed beyond our control. Further, commission rates earned are generally inversely related to the value of the property sold. As a result of our expansion into the middle and larger transaction market segments, we have seen our overall commission rates fluctuate from period-to-period
$1-$10 million
private client market segment. These factors may result in period-to-period
A small percentage of our transactions include retainer fees and/or breakage fees. Retainer fees are credited against a success-based fee paid upon the closing of a transaction or a breakage fee. Transactions that are terminated before completion will sometimes generate breakage fees, which are usually calculated as a set amount or a percentage of the fee we would have received had the transaction closed.
Real Estate Brokerage Commissions
We earn real estate brokerage commissions by acting as a broker for commercial real estate owners seeking to sell or investors seeking to buy properties. Revenues from real estate brokerage commissions are typically recognized at the close of escrow.
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Financing Fees
We earn financing fees by securing financing on purchase transactions or by securing refinancing of our clients’ existing mortgage debt. We recognize financing fee revenues at the time the loan closes, and we have no remaining significant obligations for performance in connection with the transaction.
To a lesser extent, we also earn fees on mortgage servicing, loan performance, equity advisory services, loan sales, loan guarantees and ancillary services associated with financing activities. We generate mortgage servicing fees through the provision of collection, remittance, recordkeeping, reporting and other related mortgage servicing functions, activities and services. We recognize mortgage servicing revenues upon the acquisition of a servicing obligation. We recognize guarantee fees over the term of the guarantee and other fees when we have no further obligations, generally upon the closing of a transaction.
Other Revenues
Other revenues include fees generated from consulting, advisory and other real estate services performed by our investment sales professionals, as well as referral fees from other real estate brokers. Revenues from these services are recognized as they are performed and completed.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consist of cost of services, selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization. The significant components of our expenses are further described below.
Cost of Services
The majority of our cost of services expense is variable commissions paid to our investment sales professionals and compensation-related costs related to our financing activities. Commission expenses are directly attributable to providing services to our clients for investment sales and financing services. Most of our investment sales and financing professionals are independent contractors and are paid commissions; however, because there are some who are initially paid a salary and certain of our financing professionals are employees, costs of services also include employee-related compensation, employer taxes and benefits for those employees. The commission rates we pay to our investment sales and financing professionals vary based on individual contracts negotiated and are generally higher for the more experienced professionals. Some of our most senior investment sales and financing professionals can also earn additional commissions after meeting certain annual financial thresholds. These additional commissions are recognized as cost of services in the period in which they are earned. Payment of a portion of these additional commissions are generally deferred for a period of one or three years, at our election, and paid at the beginning of the second or fourth calendar year. Cost of services also includes referral fees paid to other real estate brokers where we are the principal service provider. Cost of services, therefore, can vary based on the commission structure of the independent contractors that closed transactions in any particular period.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The largest expense component within selling, general and administrative expenses is personnel expenses for our management team and sales and support staff. In addition, these costs include facilities costs (excluding depreciation and amortization), staff related expenses, sales, marketing, legal, telecommunication, network, data sources, transaction costs related to acquisitions, changes in fair value for contingent and deferred consideration and other administrative expenses. Also included in selling, general and administrative are expenses for stock-based compensation to
non-employee
directors, employees and independent contractors (i.e. investment sales and financing professionals) under the Amended and Restated 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (“2013 Plan”) and the 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Depreciation expense consists of depreciation recorded on our computer software and hardware and furniture, fixture and equipment. Depreciation is provided over estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years for assets. Amortization expense consists of (i) amortization recorded on our mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) using the interest method over the period that servicing income is expected to be received and (ii) amortization recorded on intangible assets amortized on a straight-line basis using a useful life between one and seven years.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net primarily consists of interest income, net gains or losses on our deferred compensation plan assets, realized gains and losses on our marketable debt securities, foreign currency gains and losses and other
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Interest Expense
Interest expense primarily consists of interest expense associated with the stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) liability, notes payable to former stockholders, and our credit agreement.
Provision for Income Taxes
We are subject to U.S. and Canadian federal taxes and individual state and local taxes based on the income generated in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our effective tax rate fluctuates as a result of the change in the mix of our activities in the jurisdictions we operate due to differing tax rates in those jurisdictions and the impact of permanent items, including compensation charges, qualified transportation fringe benefits, uncertain tax positions, meals and entertainment and
tax-exempt
deferred compensation plan assets. Our provision for income taxes includes the windfall tax benefits and shortfall expenses, net, from shares issued in connection with our 2013 Plan and ESPP. We record deferred taxes, net based on the tax rate expected to be in effect at the time those items are expected to be recognized for tax purposes.
Results of Operations
Following is a discussion of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. The tables included in the period comparisons below provide summaries of our results of operations. The comparisons of financial results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
period-to-period
Key Operating Metrics
We regularly review a number of key metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions. We also believe these metrics are relevant to investors’ and others’ assessment of our financial condition and results of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we closed more than 2,900 and 2,300 investment sales, financing and other transactions, respectively, with total sales volume of approximately $21 billion and $12 billion, respectively. Such key metrics for real estate brokerage and financing activities (excluding other transactions) are as follows:
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| Average Number of Investment Sales Professionals |
1,856 | 1,959 | ||||||
| Average Number of Transactions per Investment Sales Professional |
1.15 | 0.81 | ||||||
| Average Commission per Transaction |
$ | 134,258 | $ | 102,517 | ||||
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1.67 | % | 1.84 | % | ||||
| Average Transaction Size (in thousands) |
$ | 8,051 | $ | 5,582 | ||||
| Total Number of Transactions |
2,137 | 1,588 | ||||||
| Total Sales Volume (in millions) |
$ | 17,205 | $ | 8,864 | ||||
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| Average Number of Financing Professionals |
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| Average Number of Transactions per Financing Professional |
6.19 | 5.74 | ||||||
| Average Fee per Transaction |
$ | 43,144 | $ | 30,464 | ||||
| Average Fee Rate |
0.84 | % | 0.93 | % | ||||
| Average Transaction Size (in thousands) |
$ | 5,115 | $ | 3,263 | ||||
| Total Number of Transactions |
520 | 494 | ||||||
| Total Financing Volume (in millions) |
$ | 2,660 | $ | 1,612 | ||||
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Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Below are key operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
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$ | 286,909 | 89.8 | % | $ | 162,796 | 88.5 | % | $ | 124,113 | 76.2 | % | ||||||||||||
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26,453 | 8.3 | 17,843 | 9.7 | 8,610 | 48.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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6,102 | 1.9 | 3,338 | 1.8 | 2,764 | 82.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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319,464 | 100.0 | 183,977 | 100.0 | 135,487 | 73.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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196,768 | 61.6 | 109,103 | 59.3 | 87,665 | 80.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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74,535 | 23.3 | 51,677 | 28.1 | 22,858 | 44.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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3,911 | 1.2 | 2,997 | 1.6 | 914 | 30.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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275,214 | 86.1 | 163,777 | 89.0 | 111,437 | 68.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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44,250 | 13.8 | 20,200 | 11.0 | 24,050 | 119.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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450 | 0.1 | 1,044 | 0.6 | (594 | ) | (56.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
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(160 | ) | 0.0 | (146 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (14 | ) | 9.6 | % | |||||||||||||
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44,540 | 13.9 | 21,098 | 11.5 | 23,442 | 111.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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11,757 | 3.7 | 6,086 | 3.3 | 5,671 | 93.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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$ | 32,783 | 10.3 | % | $ | 15,012 | 8.2 | % | $ | 17,771 | 118.4 | % | ||||||||||||
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$ | 51,852 | 16.2 | % | $ | 25,695 | 14.0 | % | $ | 26,157 | 101.8 | % | ||||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measure.” |
Revenues
Our total revenues were $319.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $184.0 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $135.5 million, or 73.6%. Total revenues increased as a result of increases in real estate brokerage commissions, financing fees and other revenues, as described below.
Real estate brokerage commissions.
Financing fees.
Other revenues.
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Total Operating Expenses
Our total operating expenses were $275.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $163.8 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $111.4 million, or 68.0%. The increase was due to increases in cost of services, which are variable commissions paid to our investment sales professionals and compensation-related costs in connection with our financing activities, selling, general and administrative costs and depreciation and amortization expense, as described below.
Cost of services.
Selling, general, and administrative expense.
in-person
agent and client business events, conferences, and meetings; and (iv) expenses related to our recent acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization expense.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net decreased to $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $1.0 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by (i) an unfavorable change in the value of our deferred compensation plan assets that are held in a rabbi trust and (ii) a reduction in interest income on our investments in marketable debt securities, due to an overall change in interest rates.
available-for-sale
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $0.1 million for the same period in 2021. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily due to an increase in interest expense on SARs liability.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $6.1 million in the same period in 2021, an increase of $5.7 million. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was 26.4% compared to 28.8% for the same period in 2021. The effective income tax rate decreased primarily due to the change in the relationship of permanent nondeductible items to income before provision for income taxes, an increase in windfall tax benefits, net related to the settlement of stock-based awards, adjustments to the valuation allowance related to Canadian income and a reduction in the average state rate due to a change in apportionment factors.
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure In this quarterly report on Form and cash and cash equivalents, (ii) interest expense, (iii) provision for income taxes, (iv) depreciation and amortization, (v) stock-based compensation, and
10-Q,
we include a non-GAAP
financial measure, adjusted earnings before interest income/expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other non-cash
items, or Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before (i) interest income and other, including net realized gains (losses) on marketable debt securities, available-for-sale
(vi) non-cash
MSR activity. We use Adjusted EBITDA in our business operations to evaluate the performance of our business, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets, among other things. We also believe that analysts and investors use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate our overall operating performance. However, Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as a supplemental metric and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. We find Adjusted EBITDA to be a useful management metric to assist in evaluating performance, because Adjusted EBITDA eliminates items related to capital structure, taxes and non-cash
items. In light of the foregoing limitations, we do not rely solely on Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure and also consider our U.S. GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, net income, to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in thousands): | Three Months Ended March 31, |
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160 | 146 | ||||||
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11,757 | 6,086 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
3,911 | 2,997 | ||||||
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3,856 | 2,288 | ||||||
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The increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 is primarily due to a lower proportion of operating expenses compared to total revenues. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, marketable debt securities, and, if necessary, borrowings under our credit agreement. In order to enhance yield to us, we have invested a portion of our cash in money market funds and fixed and variable income debt securities, in accordance with our investment policy approved by the board of directors. Certain of our investments in money market funds may not maintain a stable net asset value and may impose fees on redemptions and/or gating fees. To date, the Company has not experienced any restrictions or gating fees on its ability to redeem funds from money market funds. Although we have historically funded our operations through operating cash flows, there can be no assurance that we can continue to meet our cash requirements entirely through our operations, cash and cash equivalents, proceeds from the sale of marketable debt securities, or availability under our credit agreement.
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Cash Flows
Our total cash and cash equivalents balance decreased by $66.4 million to $315.7 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $382.1 million at December 31, 2021. The following table sets forth our summary cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
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$ | (67,535 | ) | $ | (20,102) | |||
| Net cash flows from investing activities |
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(5,943 | ) | (4,516 | ) | ||||
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Cash flows used in operating activities were $(67.5) million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to cash flows used in operating activities of $(20.1) million for the same period in 2021. Net cash used in operating activities is driven by our net income, adjusted for
non-cash
items and changes in operating assets and liabilities. The $(47.4) million decrease in operating cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to an increase in advances to our investment sales and financing professionals, higher amount of deferred discretionary commissions paid, and higher bonus payments, partially offset by increased cash flow from operating activity from increased sales and financing volume. Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by investing activities were $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to cash flows provided by investing activities of $3.1 million for the same period in 2021. The $3.9 million increase in cash flow from investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to a $17.6 million increase in net maturities of marketable debt securities, partially offset by a $12.7 million increase in cash used in acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
Financing Activities
Cash flows used in financing activities were $(6.0) million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $(4.5) million for the same period in 2021. The $(1.5) million additional cash flow used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock-based awards.
Liquidity
We believe that our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents, cash flows expected to be generated from our operations, proceeds from the sale of marketable debt securities, and borrowings available under the Credit Agreement (defined below) will be sufficient to satisfy our operating requirements for at least the next 12 months. If we need to raise additional capital through public or private debt or equity financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements, this capital might not be available to us in a timely manner, on acceptable terms, or at all. Our failure to raise sufficient capital when needed could prevent us from funding acquisitions or otherwise financing our growth or operations. As of March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, aggregated $587.7 million, and we had $59.5 million of borrowing capacity under our credit agreement.
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Credit Agreement
We have a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association for a $60.0 million principal amount senior secured revolving credit facility that is guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries and matures on June 1, 2022 (the “Credit Agreement”). See Note 13 – “Commitments and Contingencies” of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Credit Agreement.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company, in connection with the Strategic Alliance with MTRCC , has agreed to provide loan opportunities that may be funded through MTRCC’s agreement with Fannie Mae requires MTRCC to guarantee a portion of each funded loan. On the Company, at its option, can assume a portion of MTRCC’s guarantee obligation of loan opportunities presented to and closed by MTRCC. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has agreed to a maximum aggregate guarantee obligation of $4.0 million relating to loans with an unpaid balance of $24.0 million. The maximum guarantee obligation is not representative of the actual loss we would incur. The Company would be liable for this amount only if all of the loans for which it is providing a guarantee to MTRCC were to default and all of the collateral underlying these loans was determined to be without value at the time of settlement.
a loan-by-loan basis,
Material Cash Requirements
There have been no material changes in our commitments under contractual obligations, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021 through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, other than for the payment of dividends and dividend equivalents declared by our board of directors aggregating $52.1 million. Inflation
Our commissions and other variable costs related to revenue are primarily affected by real estate market supply and demand, which may be affected by uncertain or changing economic and market conditions, including inflation/deflation arising in connection with and in response to various macroeconomic factors, including the effects of the
COVID-19
pandemic on the broader economy. The Federal Reserve has signaled its plans to combat inflation through monetary policy including the wind-down of quantitative easing and by raising the Federal Funds Rate. While commercial real estate investment is relatively inflation resistant, the upward pressure on interest rates has the potential to affect investor activity and therefore transactional activity from which we generate revenues. The investor activity will depend on the magnitude of changes in interest rates relative to the elevated level of capital liquidity targeting commercial real estate. The actual economic impact from inflation to our business remains unknown at this time.
Critical Accounting Policies; Use of Estimates
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In applying many of these accounting principles, we make assumptions, estimates and/or judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. These assumptions, estimates and/or judgments, however, are often subjective and our actual results may change based on changing circumstances or changes in our analyses. If actual amounts are ultimately different from our estimates, the revisions are included in our results of operations for the period in which the actual amounts become known. There were no significant changes in our critical accounting policies, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 – “Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements” of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Although we do not believe any of the other accounting pronouncements listed in that note will have a significant impact on our business, we are still in the process of determining the impact of the new pronouncements may have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We maintain a portfolio of investments in a variety of fixed and variable debt rate securities, including U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government sponsored entities, corporate debt, asset-backed securities and other. As of March 31, 2022, the fair value of investments in marketable debt securities, was $272 million. The primary objective of our investment activity is to maintain the safety of principal and to provide for future liquidity requirements while maximizing yields without significantly increasing risk. While some investments may be securities of companies in foreign countries, all investments are denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. While our intent is not to sell these investment securities prior to their stated maturities, we may choose to sell any of the securities for strategic reasons including, but not limited to, anticipated capital requirements, anticipation of credit deterioration, duration management and because a security no longer meets the criteria of our investment policy. We do not use derivatives or similar instruments to manage our interest rate risk. We seek to invest in high quality investments. The weighted average rating (exclusive of cash and cash equivalents) was AA+ as of March 31, 2022. Maturities are maintained consistent with our short-, medium- and long-term liquidity objectives.
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Currently, our portfolio of investments predominantly consists of fixed interest rate debt securities; however, a portion of our investment portfolio may consist of variable interest rate debt securities. Our investments in fixed interest rate debt securities are subject to various market risks. Changes in prevailing interest rates may adversely or positively impact their fair market value should interest rates generally rise or fall. Accordingly, we also may have interest rate risk with variable interest rate debt securities as the income produced may decrease if interest rates fall. Contraction in market liquidity may adversely affect the value of portions of our portfolio and affect our ability to sell securities in the time frames required and at acceptable prices. Uncertainty in future market conditions may raise market participant’s expectations of returns, thus impacting the value of securities in our portfolio as well. The following table sets forth the impact on the fair value of our investments as of March 31, 2022 from changes in interest rates based on the weighted average duration of the debt securities in our portfolio (in thousands):
Change in Interest Rates |
Approximate Change in Fair Value of Investments Increase (Decrease) |
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2% Decrease |
$ | 4,585 | ||
1% Decrease |
$ | 2,574 | ||
1% Increase |
$ | (2,615) | ||
2% Increase |
$ | (5,229) | ||
Due to the nature of our business and the manner in which we conduct our operations, we believe we do not face any material interest rate risk with respect to other assets and liabilities, equity price risk or other market risks. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the Canadian dollar. We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk for the settlement of transactions of the Canadian operations as well as unrealized translation adjustments. To date, realized foreign currency exchange rate gains and losses have not been material.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f),
including maintenance of (i) records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets, and (ii) policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance that (a) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, (b) our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our board of directors and (c) we will prevent or timely detect unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Our management, with the supervision and participation of our chief executive officer (“CEO”) and chief financial officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-
15(e) and 15d-
15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q,
based on the criteria established under the Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Based on such evaluation, our management has concluded that as of March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a reasonable assurance level and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules
13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f)
under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any significant impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that a significant number of our employees and independent contractors are still working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The design of our processes and controls allow for remote execution with accessibility to secure data. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are involved in claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business, some of which involve claims for damages that are substantial in amount. Most of these litigation matters are covered by our insurance policies, which contain deductibles, exclusions, claim limits and aggregate policy limits. Such litigation and other proceedings may include, but are not limited to, actions relating to commercial relationships, standard brokerage disputes like the alleged failure to disclose physical or environmental defects or property expenses or contracts, the alleged inadequate disclosure of matters relating to the transaction like the relationships among the parties to the transaction, potential claims or losses pertaining to the asset, vicarious liability based upon conduct of individuals or entities outside of our control, general fraud claims, conflicts of interest claims, employment law claims, including claims challenging the classification of our sales professionals as independent contractors, claims alleging violations of state consumer fraud statutes and intellectual property. While the ultimate liability for these legal proceedings cannot be determined, we review the need for an accrual for loss contingencies quarterly and record an accrual for litigation related losses where the likelihood of loss is both probable and estimable. We do not believe, based on information currently available to us, that the final outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors described in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2021. Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
| 31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
| 32.1** | Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
| 101* | The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags. | |
| 104* | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | |
* |
Filed herewith. |
** |
Furnished, not filed. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Marcus Millichap, Inc | ||||||||
| Date: | May 6, 2022 |
By: | /s/ Hessam Nadji | |||||
Hessam Nadji President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||||
| Date: | May 6, 2022 |
By: | /s/ Steven F. DeGennaro | |||||
Steven F. DeGennaro Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I. Financial InformationItem 1. Financial StatementsItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart II. Other InformationItem 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 5. Other InformationItem 6. Exhibits