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As of November 30, 2022, what was the balance of the Trust used by Bw Premier Collection for the NQP?

Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

of a participating employee's annual compensation.

The Company utilizes a Trust, whereby the Company makes contributions to this Trust to provide the Company a source of funds to assist in satisfying the NQP liability. It is the intention of the Company that the NQP and the Trust shall constitute an unfunded arrangement for the purpose of providing tax-deferred compensation in accordance with Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. It is also the intention of the Company to fund the Trust and have its assets invested in a manner that matches each participant's deemed investment elections under the NQP, so that the investment gains and losses of the Trust mirror the investment gains and losses credited/debited to participants' accounts. The Trust balance was $17.0 million and $19.1 million as of November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these investments were realized gains of $0.3 million and unrealized gains of $0.7 million, for the year ended November 30, 2023, and were realized gains of $0.5 million and unrealized losses of $2.5 million, for the year ended November 30, 2022, and are recognized in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, interest and dividend income, and interest expense in t

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company utilizes a Trust to provide a source of funds to assist in satisfying the NQP (Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan) liability. The NQP and the Trust are intended to be an unfunded arrangement for tax-deferred compensation. The investments within the Trust are managed to mirror the investment elections made by the participants under the NQP.

As of November 30, 2022, the balance of this Trust was $19.1 million. In comparison, the Trust balance as of November 30, 2023, was $17.0 million.

For the year ended November 30, 2022, the Trust experienced realized gains of $0.5 million and unrealized losses of $2.5 million. These gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Revenues and Expenses.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.