What was the bad debt expense for Remax in 2023?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uity-based compensation | 24,761 | — | 24,761 | | Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units | (6,415) | — | (6,415) | | Member distributions | (78,393) | — | (78,393) | | Other | (146) | — | (146) | | Balances, December 31, 2022 | $ 3,685 | $ (1,609) | $ 2,076 | | Net income (loss) | (61,229) | — | (61,229) | | Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | 1,148 | 1,148 | | Member contribution of equity-based compensation | 17,018 | — | 17,018 | | Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units | (4,273) | — | (4,273) | | Member distributions | (33,565) | — | (33,565) | | Other | (240) | — | (240) | | Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ (78,604) | $ (461) | $ (79,065) | | Net income | 11,293 | — | 11,293 | | Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | (4,213) | (4,213) | | Member contribution of equity-based compensation | 15,563 | — | 15,563 | | Payroll taxes related to net settled restricted stock units | (2,988) | — | (2,988) | | Member distributions | (8,450) | — | (8,450) | | Other | 87 | — | 87 | | Balances, December 31, 2024 | $ (63,099) | $ (4,674) | $ (67,773) |
(A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of RMCO, LLC) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 11,293 | $ | (61,229) | $ 20,714 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 29,551 | 32,387 | 35,742 | ||
| Equity-based compensation expense | 17,553 | 18,106 | 20,915 | ||
| Bad debt |
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the bad debt expense for the year ending December 31, 2023, was $6,784. This figure is part of the adjustments made to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities. It represents an estimate of the uncollectible accounts receivable that Remax anticipates it will not be able to recover.
For a prospective Remax franchisee, understanding the bad debt expense can provide insight into the financial health and stability of the company. A higher bad debt expense might indicate potential issues with the creditworthiness of Remax's clients or the effectiveness of its collection efforts. Conversely, a lower bad debt expense could suggest more efficient financial management and a more reliable revenue stream.
It's important to note that bad debt expense is an accounting estimate and can be influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, industry trends, and company-specific policies. Franchisees should consider this figure in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative information to gain a comprehensive understanding of Remax's financial performance and risk profile. Comparing the bad debt expense over multiple years, as presented in the table, can also reveal trends and potential areas of concern or improvement.