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What is the significance of Note 4 in relation to The Standardx's Bahia Principe Transaction?

The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ahia Principe Transaction (see Note 4) for €419 million of base consideration, subject to customary adjustments related to working capital, cash, and indebtedness, and including €60 million of deferred consideration payable at future dates. We may pay additional variable contingent consideration through 2034 primarily related to the achievement of certain milestones for the development of additional hotels to be managed by the joint venture. The contingent consideration is payable at each hotel opening and is based on a multiple of stabilized base and incentive management fee revenues, and therefore, we are unable to reasonably estimate our maximum potential future consideration.

We closed on the transaction on December 27, 2024, paid cash of €359 million (approximately $374 million) and accounted for the transaction as a business combination as we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE (see Note 4). Upon acquisition, we recorded a $58 million deferred consideration liability at fair value, of which $20 million is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $38 million is recorded in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. The fair value was estimated using a discounted future cash flow model and includes assumptions and judgments regarding the discount rate, which is primarily a Level Three assumption. We also recorded a $33 million contingent consideration liability at fair value in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. The fair value was estimated using a discounted future cash flow model and includes assumptions and judgments regarding the discount rate, estimated probability of achieving the hotel development milestones, and expected amount and timing of payments, which are primarily Level Three assumptions. Total purchase consideration was determined as follows:

| Management and hotel services agreement and franchise agreement intangibles | $ 906 $ (248) $ 658 | |---|---| | Brand and other indefinite-lived intangibles 608 — 608 | | | Customer relationships intangibles | 620 (243) 377 | | Other intangibles 33 (6) 27 | | | Total $ 2,167 $ (497) $ 1,670 | | The acquisition includes management and hotel services agreements for operating hotels and the Bahia Principe trade name. In addition, the acquisition contemplates the future management of undeveloped Bahia Principe Hotels & Resortsbranded properties. For the period from the acquisition date through December 31, 2024, total revenues and net income attributable to Bahia Principe were insignificant.

Our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2024 reflects preliminary estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest in the entity based on available information as of the acquisition date. The fair values of intangible assets acquired were estimated using either discounted future cash flow models or the relief from royalty method, both of which include revenue projections based on the expected contract terms and long-term growth rates, which are primarily Level Three assumptions. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest related to the equity interests in the VIE held by our venture partner was estimated based on 50% of enterprise value of the entity. The remaining assets and liabilities were recorded at their carrying values, which approximate their fair values.

We will continue to evaluate the contracts acquired and the underlying inputs and assumptions used in our valuation of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and the noncontrolling interest in the entity. Accordingly, these estimates, along with any related tax impacts, are subject to change during the measurement period, which is up to one year from the date of acquisition.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 85–132)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Note 4 is referenced in the context of the Bahia Principe Transaction. The Standardx completed the Bahia Principe Transaction during the year ended December 31, 2024, for €419 million of base consideration. This amount was subject to adjustments and included €60 million of deferred consideration payable at future dates. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination because The Standardx is the primary beneficiary of the VIE (Variable Interest Entity). Upon acquisition, The Standardx recorded a $58 million deferred consideration liability and a $33 million contingent consideration liability.

Note 4 is also related to the amortization of intangible assets acquired in the Bahia Principe transaction. These assets are amortized over useful lives of approximately 25 to 31 years, with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 28 years.

Furthermore, Note 7 indicates that The Standardx has not completed the assignment of goodwill attributed to the Bahia Principe Transaction to reporting units as of December 31, 2024. This is due to the close proximity of the closing date and the year-end. The joint venture formed through this transaction increases The Standardx's all-inclusive portfolio, offering more opportunities for guests and loyalty program members. The Standardx also entered into agreements to provide commercial and management support services to the joint venture to support the growth of the Bahia Principe brand.

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.