What was the change in accounts receivable for Bw Premier Collection in 2023 (in thousands)?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Excess of revenues over expenses | $ 89,020 | $ 87,769 |
| Adjustments to reconcile excess of revenues over | ||
| expenses to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 18,162 | 14,748 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 794 | (1,650) |
| Net losses (gains) on Restricted Rabbi Trust investments | (996) | 1,977 |
| Net losses on available for sale debt securities | 479 | - |
| Net (gains) on equity securities | (11,629) | (761) |
| Amortization of bond premiums/(discounts) on held-to-maturity securities, net | 79 | 131 |
| Amortization/(accretion) of premiums/(discounts) | ||
| on available-for-sale debt securities, net | (1,732) | (144) |
| Change in accrued interest on held-to-maturity securites, net | 66 | - |
| Change in accrued interest on available-for-sale debt securities, net | (6) | 36 |
| Provision for deferred income taxes | 2,999 | 1,393 |
| Loss on disposition of property, equipment and computer software | 27 | 216 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | 9,528 | (7,988) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (741) | (2,473) |
| Income taxes | (1,327) | (9,710) |
| Other assets, net | (735) | 1,002 |
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred compensation plans liability | 5,239 | 2,749 |
| Deferred revenue | (2,089) | (510) |
| Frequent stay program liability | (1,094) | 15,033 |
| Deposits | (3,567) | 952 |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 102,477 | 102,770 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity debt securities | 13,000 | 16,500 |
| Proceeds from maturity of available-for-sale debt securities | 4,118 | - |
| Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale debt securities | 41,029 | 3,460 |
| Proceeds from sale of equity securities | 9,722 | 843 |
| Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities | (149,432) | (76,005) |
| Purchase of equity securities | (80,164) | (37,712) |
| Development costs of hotel investments | (820) | (11,211) |
| Fund Restricted Rabbi Trust investments | (285) | (439) |
| Purchase of property, equipment and computer software | (17,683) | (15,197) |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (180,515) | (119,761) |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the accounts receivable increased by $9,528 thousand in 2023, compared to a decrease of $7,988 thousand in 2022. This represents the change in assets and liabilities related to accounts receivable for those years.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates how the company's management of accounts receivable has changed year-over-year. An increase in accounts receivable could suggest more sales on credit or potentially slower payments from customers. Conversely, a decrease might indicate tighter credit policies or faster customer payments.
It's important to note that these figures are part of the overall cash flow statement and should be analyzed in conjunction with other financial data to gain a comprehensive understanding of Bw Premier Collection's financial health. A franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these changes to assess any potential impact on their own business operations.