Biggest changeCurrent and future international operations expose us to a number of additional challenges and risks that may not be inherent in operating solely in the U.S., including, for example, the following: • rapid changes in governmental, economic, legislative or political policy; • political or civil unrest, acts of terrorism or the threat of international boycotts or U.S. anti-boycott legislation; • negative impact on governmental relationships between those countries in which we currently operate or have future expansion plans, on one hand, and the U.S., on the other hand, which may result in undesirable trade, travel or similar regulations, thereby negatively affecting the tourism industry generally, and the timeshare and leisure industry specifically; • increases in anti-American sentiment and the identification of the Hilton brands as American brands; • recessionary trends or economic instability in international markets; • changes in foreign currency exchange rates or currency restructurings and hyperinflation or deflation in the countries in which we operate; • the effect of disruptions caused by severe weather, natural disasters, outbreaks of disease or other events that make travel to a particular region less attractive or more difficult; • the presence and acceptance of varying levels of business corruption in international markets and the effect of various anti-corruption and other laws; • the imposition of restrictions on currency conversion or the transfer of funds; • the ability to comply with or effect of complying with complex and changing laws, regulations and policies of foreign governments that may affect investments or operations, including foreign ownership restrictions, import and export controls, tariffs, embargoes, increases in taxes paid and other changes in applicable tax laws; • uncertain, unfamiliar and/or unpredictable regulatory environment that may adversely affect the acquisition, development, management, marketing, sales, financings, and related activities that affect the lodging, real estate, and travel industries, and, more specifically, to the timeshare industry, such as zoning laws, real estate development regulations, and consumer privacy; • exposure to litigation in foreign jurisdictions, including the expense and time necessary to litigate and the potential of adverse outcomes; • uncertainties as to local laws regarding, and enforcement of, contract and intellectual property rights; • forced nationalization of resort properties by local, state or national governments; • different social or cultural norms and practices that are not customary in the U.S.; and 24 Table of Contents • the difficulties involved in managing an organization doing business in different countries.
Biggest changeCurrent and future international operations expose us to a number of additional challenges and risks are inherent in operating in countries other than the United States, such as: • compliance with laws of both United States and non-U.S. jurisdictions, including foreign ownership restrictions, import and export controls, tariffs, embargoes and changes in applicable tax law, and other laws affecting our acquisition, development, management, marketing, sales, financings, and related activities; 24 Table of Contents • political or civil unrest, acts of terrorism, the threat of international boycotts or anti-U.S. legislation or sentiment and the identification of the Hilton brands as U.S. brands; • the negative impact of relationships between governments in those countries and the United States, which may result in or from undesirable trade, tariff, travel or other policies and regulations (including pursuant to policies of the new U.S. administration); • local economic risks in such countries including, but not limited to foreign currency exchange risks and the imposition of restrictions on currency conversion or the transfer of funds; • employee matters, including laws and regulations related to employment; • exposure to litigation in foreign jurisdictions and uncertainties as to local laws regarding, and enforcement of, contract and intellectual property rights; and • other difficulties involved in managing an organization doing business internationally.
These include our Elara joint venture with Blackstone and the Bluegreen-Bass Pro joint venture that we assumed as part of the Bluegreen Acquisition.
These include our Elara joint venture with Blackstone and our joint venture with Bass Pro that we assumed as part of the Bluegreen Acquisition.
Despite our retention and recruiting efforts, key employees may be unwilling to continue their employment with us, and we may be unable to timely find suitable replacements. Ultimately, the integration process is subject to a number of uncertainties, and no assurance can be given that our integration efforts will be successful.
Despite our retention and recruiting efforts, key employees may be unwilling to continue their employment with us, and we may be unable to timely find suitable replacements. Ultimately, the completion of the integration process is subject to a number of uncertainties, and no assurance can be given that our integration efforts will be successful.
Breaches in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers or other disruptions in data services could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems or require us to consider changes to our customer data or payment systems, resulting in operational inefficiencies, additional expense and a loss of profits.
Breaches in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers or vendors or other disruptions in data services could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems or require us to consider changes to our customer data or payment systems, resulting in operational inefficiencies, additional expense and a loss of profits.
During a period of overall economic weakness, if we are unable to meaningfully decrease these costs as demand for our products and services decreases, our business operations and financial performance may be adversely affected. 18 Table of Contents We are subject to business, financial and operating risks inherent to the timeshare and hospitality industry, any of which could reduce our revenues and limit opportunities for growth.
During a period of overall economic weakness, if we are unable to meaningfully decrease these costs as demand for our products and services decreases, our business operations and financial performance may be adversely affected. 19 Table of Contents We are subject to business, financial and operating risks inherent to the timeshare and hospitality industry, any of which could reduce our revenues and limit opportunities for growth.
These and other risks are discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 17 Table of Contents Risk Factors We are subject to various risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and stock price.
These and other risks are discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 18 Table of Contents Risk Factors We are subject to various risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and stock price.
These factors include, but are not limited to: • changes in general economic conditions, including low consumer confidence, high unemployment levels and depressed real estate prices resulting from the severity and duration of any downturn in the U.S. or global economy; • war, political conditions or civil unrest, violence or terrorist activities or threats and heightened travel security measures instituted in response to these events; • the financial and general business condition of the travel industry; • statements, actions or interventions by governmental officials related to travel and the resulting negative public perception of such travel; • conditions that negatively shape public perception of travel, including travel-related accidents and outbreaks of pandemic or contagious diseases, such as COVID-19, Ebola, avian flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), H1N1 (swine flu) and the Zika virus; • cyber-attacks; • price and availability of natural resources and supplies; • natural or manmade disasters, such as earthquakes, windstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, drought, fires, oil spills and nuclear incidents, and the effects of climate change increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events; and • organized labor activities, which could cause a diversion of business from resorts involved in labor negotiations and loss of business generally for the resorts we manage as a result of certain labor tactics.
These factors include, but are not limited to: • changes in general economic conditions, including low consumer confidence, high unemployment levels, inflation, rising interest rates, and depressed real estate prices resulting from the severity and duration of any downturn in the U.S. or global economy; • war, political conditions or civil unrest, violence or terrorist activities or threats and heightened travel security measures instituted in response to these events; • the financial and general business condition of the travel industry; • statements, actions or interventions by governmental officials related to travel and the resulting negative public perception of such travel; • conditions that negatively shape public perception of travel, including travel-related accidents and outbreaks of pandemic or contagious diseases, such as coronavirus, Ebola, avian flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), H1N1 (swine flu) and the Zika virus; • cyber-attacks; • price and availability of natural resources and supplies; • natural or manmade disasters, such as earthquakes, windstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, drought, fires, oil spills and nuclear incidents, and the effects of climate change increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events; and • organized labor activities, which could cause a diversion of business from resorts involved in labor negotiations and loss of business generally for the resorts we manage as a result of certain labor tactics.
Similarly, in connection with the Bluegreen Acquisition, we issued $900 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2032 and borrowed term loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $900 million due 2031. The new term loans are subject to an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.75%.
Similarly, in connection with the Bluegreen Acquisition, we issued $900 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2032 and borrowed term loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $900 million due 2031. The new term loans are subject to an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.25%.
We are not obligated to repurchase any specific number or amount of shares of common stock pursuant to the Repurchase Program, and we may modify, suspend or terminate the Repurchase Program at any time without prior notice. Repurchases of our common stock pursuant to the Repurchase Program could impact our stock price and increase its volatility.
We are not obligated to repurchase any specific number or amount of shares of common stock pursuant to the Repurchase Program, and we may modify, suspend or terminate the Repurchase Program at any time without prior notice. The existence of the Repurchase Program and related repurchases of our common stock could impact our stock price and increase its volatility.
For more information on derivatives refer to Note 15: Debt & Non-recourse Debt of the financial statements. Servicing our indebtedness requires a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate sufficient cash depends on many factors, some of which are not within our control.
For more information on derivatives see Note 15: Debt & Non-recourse Debt of the financial statements. Servicing our indebtedness requires a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate sufficient cash depends on many factors, some of which are not within our control.
In addition, remediation plans can be costly and divert critical attention of our internal personnel and resources, which could increase our general and administrative expenses and decrease our net operating results. Our business could be adversely impacted if we have deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures, including as a result of the material weakness identified by management.
In addition, remediation plans can be costly and divert critical attention of our internal personnel and resources, which could increase our general and administrative expenses and decrease our net operating results. 26 Table of Contents Our business could be adversely impacted if we have deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures, including as a result of the material weakness identified by management.
We issued $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2029 and $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2031, and we borrowed term loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $1.3 billion under a new senior secured term loan credit facility due 34 Table of Contents 2028. to repay certain indebtedness of HGV and Diamond, as part of the Diamond Acquisition.
We issued $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2029 and $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2031, and we borrowed term loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $1.3 billion under a new senior secured term loan credit facility due 2028 to repay certain indebtedness of HGV and Diamond, as part of the Diamond Acquisition.
If these brands or program deteriorate or materially change in an adverse manner, or the reputation of these brands or program declines, our market share, reputation, business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. 21 Table of Contents We rely on several critical marketing programs and activities to generate tour flow and contract sales and increase our revenues.
If these brands or program deteriorate or materially change in an adverse manner, or the reputation of these brands or program declines, our market share, reputation, business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. We rely on several critical marketing programs and activities to generate tour flow and contract sales and increase our revenues.
We may also need to obtain approvals of developers or HOAs in various instances to include additional resorts in the multi-resort trusts marketed, sold and managed by the acquired Diamond business (the “Diamond Collections”) or increase maintenance fees or impose additional requirements in order to meet our brand and operating standards.
We may also need to obtain approvals of developers or HOAs in various instances to include additional resorts in the multi-resort trusts marketed, sold and managed by the acquired Diamond business (the “Diamond Collections”) or increase maintenance fees or impose additional requirements 38 Table of Contents in order to meet our brand and operating standards.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, depending upon many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including, but not limited to: • shifts in our investor base; • our quarterly and annual earnings, or those of comparable companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • our ability to obtain financing as needed; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant investments, acquisitions or dispositions; • the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock; • changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates; • the operating performance and stock price of comparable companies; • overall market fluctuations; • a decline in the real estate markets; and • general economic conditions and other external factors.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, depending upon many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including, but not limited to: • shifts in our investor base; • our quarterly and annual earnings, or those of comparable companies; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • our ability to obtain financing as needed; • changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant investments, acquisitions or dispositions; • the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock; • changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates; • the operating performance and stock price of comparable companies; • overall market fluctuations; • a decline in the real estate markets; and • general economic conditions and other external factors. 43 Table of Contents Future issuances of common stock by us may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Our systems and the systems operated by our service providers may be unable to satisfy changing regulatory requirements and customer and employee expectations and/or may require significant additional investments or time to do so. The steps we take to deter and mitigate risks related to cybersecurity may not provide the intended level of protection.
Our systems and the systems operated by our service providers may be unable to satisfy changing regulatory requirements and customer and employee expectations and/or may require significant additional investments or time to do so. 31 Table of Contents The steps we take to deter and mitigate risks related to cybersecurity may not provide the intended level of protection.
If bonding capacity is unavailable, or alternatively, if the terms and conditions and pricing of such bonding capacity are unacceptable to us, our business could be negatively affected. We have and will continue to enter into fee-for-service agreements with third-party developers to source inventory.
If bonding capacity is unavailable, or alternatively, if the 27 Table of Contents terms and conditions and pricing of such bonding capacity are unacceptable to us, our business could be negatively affected. We have and will continue to enter into fee-for-service agreements with third-party developers to source inventory.
Although we carry cyber/privacy liability insurance that is designed to protect us against certain losses related to 31 Table of Contents cybersecurity risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses or all types of claims that may arise in connection with cyber-attacks, security breaches, and other related breaches.
Although we carry cyber/privacy liability insurance that is designed to protect us against certain losses related to cybersecurity risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses or all types of claims that may arise in connection with cyber-attacks, security breaches, and other related breaches.
Failure to obtain required consents and comply with other provisions in these agreements could discourage, materially delay or prevent a transaction that otherwise may be in the best interests of our stockholders. 45 Table of Contents The market price and trading volume of our common stock may fluctuate widely.
Failure to obtain required consents and comply with other provisions in these agreements could discourage, materially delay or prevent a transaction that otherwise may be in the best interests of our stockholders. The market price and trading volume of our common stock may fluctuate widely.
If we are not able to use Hilton’s marketing databases and corporate-level advertising channels to reach potential members and guests, including Hilton’s internet address as a channel through which to market available inventory, our member growth would be 20 Table of Contents adversely affected and our revenue would materially decline, and it is unlikely that we would be able to replace the revenue associated with those channels.
If we are not able to use Hilton’s marketing databases and corporate-level advertising channels to reach potential members and guests, including Hilton’s internet address as a channel through which to market available inventory, our member growth would be adversely affected and our revenue would materially decline, and it is unlikely that we would be able to replace the revenue associated with those channels.
The license agreement was amended and restated in connection with the Diamond Acquisition and the Bluegreen Acquisition to facilitate our integration of the Diamond and Bluegreen businesses and create a license fee structure related to the integrations.
The license agreement was amended and restated in connection with the Diamond Acquisition and the Bluegreen Acquisition to facilitate our integration of the Diamond and Bluegreen businesses and create a license fee structure for the integrations.
If we fail to develop timeshare properties, acquire inventory or are unsuccessful in entering into new agreements with third-party developers, we may experience a decline in VOI supply, which could result in a decrease in our revenues. Approximately 47% of our contract sales were from capital-efficient sources for the year ended December 31, 2023.
If we fail to develop timeshare properties, acquire inventory or are unsuccessful in entering into new agreements with third-party developers, we may experience a decline in VOI supply, which could result in a decrease in our revenues. Approximately 37% of our contract sales were from capital-efficient sources for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Despite our efforts, it is possible that the integration process could take longer than anticipated and/or could be more difficult than anticipated due to a number of reasons, including the lack of complementary products and resort offerings, delays or other challenges in converting the Diamond resorts into resorts that are suitable for HGV as part of our overall strategy and our rebranding plan, loss of valuable employees, disruption of each company’s ongoing businesses, processes and systems, inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices, policies and compensation arrangements between the two businesses, and differences in corporate cultures and philosophies, and other challenges that are inherent in such a complex integration of businesses.
The completion of the integration process could ultimately take longer than anticipated and/or could be more difficult than anticipated due to a number of reasons, including the lack of complementary products and resort offerings, delays or other challenges in converting the Diamond resorts into resorts that are suitable for HGV as part of our overall strategy and our rebranding plan, loss of valuable employees, disruption of each company’s ongoing businesses, processes and systems, inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices, policies and compensation arrangements between the two businesses, and differences in corporate cultures and philosophies, and other challenges that are inherent in such a complex integration of businesses.
Apollo also may pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may be unavailable to us. In addition, Apollo may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that, in its judgment, could enhance its investments, even though such transactions might involve risks to you.
Apollo also may pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may 42 Table of Contents be unavailable to us. In addition, Apollo may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that, in its judgment, could enhance its investments, even though such transactions might involve risks to you.
In addition, we are in competition with national and independent timeshare resale companies and members reselling existing VOIs on the secondary market, which could reduce demand or prices for sales of new VOIs.
In addition, we are in competition with national and independent timeshare resale companies and members reselling existing VOIs on the 20 Table of Contents secondary market, which could reduce demand or prices for sales of new VOIs.
Each subsidiary is a distinct legal entity, and, under certain circumstances, legal and contractual restrictions may limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries. While limitations on our subsidiaries restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany payments to us, these 36 Table of Contents limitations are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.
Each subsidiary is a distinct legal entity, and, under certain circumstances, legal and contractual restrictions may limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries. While limitations on our subsidiaries restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany payments to us, these limitations are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.
Our license agreement with Hilton requires us to obtain Hilton’s consent prior to taking certain significant corporate actions, including engaging in a takeover transaction. There can be no assurance that any consent from Hilton to a change of control of our company could be obtained on a basis satisfactory to us or any potential acquirer.
Our license agreement with Hilton requires us to obtain Hilton’s consent prior to taking certain significant corporate actions, including change of control of our company. There can be no assurance that any consent from Hilton to a change of control of our company could be obtained on a basis satisfactory to us or any potential acquirer.
These risks include, but are not limited to, the following: • Macroeconomic and other factors beyond our control; • Contraction in the global economy or low levels of economic growth; • Risks inherent to the timeshare and hospitality industry, including reliance on tourism and travel, and competition within the industry; • Pandemics, epidemics and related events, including the various measures implemented or adopted to respond to such events; • Material harm to our business if we breach our license agreement with Hilton and Hilton exercises any of its remedies thereunder, which may include the loss of certain rights (such as exclusivity in the timeshare business) that we have or the termination of the license agreement; • Our ability to use the Hilton brands and trademarks and rebrand the acquired Diamond and Bluegreen business and properties, and any potential consequences under the license agreement if we fail to do so; • The quality and reputation of the Hilton brands and affiliation with the Hilton Honors loyalty program; • The ability of our critical marketing programs and activities to generate tour flow and contract sales and increase our revenues; • Financial and operational risks related to acquisitions and business ventures, including partnerships or joint ventures; • Our dependence on development activities and risks related to our real estate investments; • The geographic concentration of properties we manage; • Our current operations and future expansion outside of the United States; • Our ability to hire, retain and motivate key personnel and our reliance on the services of our management team and employees; • Third-party reservation channels affecting our bookings for room rental revenue; • Impairment losses that could adversely affect our results of operations; • Our insurance policies not covering all potential losses; • Our ability to remediate an identified material weakness and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; • A decline in developed or acquired VOI inventory or failure to enter into and maintain fee-for service agreements or inability to source VOI inventory or finance sales if we or third-party developers are unable to access capital; • The sales of VOIs in the secondary market; • Our limited underwriting standards and a possible decline in the default rates or other credit metrics underlying our timeshare financing receivables; • The expiration, termination or renegotiation of our management agreements; • Disagreements with VOI owners or HOAs or the failure of HOA boards to collect sufficient fees or increases in maintenance fees at our resorts; • Failure to keep pace with developments in technology; • Lack of awareness or understanding of and failure to effectively manage our social media; • Cyber-attacks or our failure to maintain the security and integrity of company, employee, customer or third-party data; 16 Table of Contents • Our ability to comply with a wide variety of laws, regulations and policies, including those applicable to our international operations; • Changes in privacy laws, environmental laws, tax laws or accounting rules or regulations; • Failure to comply with laws and regulations applicable to our international operations; • Our substantial indebtedness and other contractual obligations, restrictions imposed on us by certain of our debt agreements and instruments and our variable rate indebtedness which subjects us to interest rate risk; • Failure to comply with agreements relating to our outstanding indebtedness; • Our ability, or the ability of our subsidiaries, to generate sufficient cash to meet our needs and service our indebtedness; • Potential liabilities related to our spin-off from Hilton, including U.S. federal income tax liabilities, liabilities arising out of state and federal fraudulent conveyance laws and the possible assumption of responsibilities for obligations allocated to Hilton or Park; • The sufficiency of any indemnity Hilton or Park is required to provide us and the amount of any indemnity we may be required to provide Hilton or Park related to the period prior to the spin-off; • The ability of our board of directors to change corporate policies without stockholder approval; • Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and Delaware law and consent requirements in our license agreement with Hilton that may deter a potential business combination transaction; • Fluctuation in the market price and trading volume of our common stock; • Our ability to repurchase our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program or that our share repurchase program will enhance long-term shareholder value.
These risks include, but are not limited to, the following: • Macroeconomic and other factors beyond our control; • Contraction in the global economy or low levels of economic growth; • Risks inherent to the timeshare and hospitality industry, including reliance on tourism and travel, and competition within the industry; • Pandemics, epidemics and related events, including the various measures implemented or adopted to respond to such events; • Material harm to our business if we breach our license agreement with Hilton and Hilton exercises any of its remedies thereunder, which may include the loss of certain rights (such as exclusivity in the timeshare business) that we have or the termination of the license agreement; • Our ability to use the Hilton brands and trademarks and rebrand the Diamond and Bluegreen businesses and properties, and any potential consequences under the license agreement if we fail to do so; • The quality and reputation of the Hilton brands and affiliation with the Hilton Honors loyalty program; • The ability of our critical marketing programs and activities to generate tour flow and contract sales and increase our revenues; • Financial and operational risks related to acquisitions and business ventures, including partnerships or joint ventures; • Our dependence on development activities and risks related to our real estate investments; • Our current operations and future expansion outside of the United States; • Our ability to hire, retain and motivate key personnel and our reliance on the services of our management team and employees; • Third-party reservation channels affecting our bookings for room rental revenue; • Impairment losses that could adversely affect our results of operations; • Our insurance policies not covering all potential losses; • Our ability to remediate an identified material weakness and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; • A decline in developed or acquired VOI inventory or failure to enter into and maintain fee-for service agreements or inability to source VOI inventory or finance sales if we or third-party developers are unable to access capital; • The sales of VOIs in the secondary market; • Our limited underwriting standards and a possible decline in the default rates or other credit metrics underlying our timeshare financing receivables; • The expiration, termination or renegotiation of our management agreements; • Disagreements with VOI owners or HOAs or the failure of HOA boards to collect sufficient fees or increases in maintenance fees at our resorts; • Failure to keep pace with developments in technology; • Lack of awareness or understanding of and failure to effectively manage our social media; • Cyber-attacks or our failure to maintain the security and integrity of company, employee, customer or third-party data; • Our ability to comply with a wide variety of laws, regulations and policies, including those applicable to our international operations; • Changes in privacy laws, environmental laws, tax laws or accounting rules or regulations; 17 Table of Contents • Failure to comply with laws and regulations applicable to our international operations; • Our substantial indebtedness and other contractual obligations, restrictions imposed on us by certain of our debt agreements and instruments and our variable rate indebtedness which subjects us to interest rate risk; • Failure to comply with agreements relating to our outstanding indebtedness; • Our ability, or the ability of our subsidiaries, to generate sufficient cash to meet our needs and service our indebtedness; • The ability of our board of directors to change corporate policies without stockholder approval; • Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and Delaware law and consent requirements in our license agreement with Hilton that may deter a potential business combination transaction; • Fluctuation in the market price and trading volume of our common stock; • Our ability to repurchase our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program or that our share repurchase program will enhance long-term shareholder value.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies could also render sales contracts for our products void or voidable, subject us to fines or other sanctions, and increase our exposure to litigation. 32 Table of Contents Changes in privacy law could adversely affect our ability to market our products effectively.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies could also render sales contracts for our products void or voidable, subject us to fines or other sanctions, and increase our exposure to litigation. Changes in privacy law could adversely affect our ability to market our products effectively.
If we are unable to remediate this material weakness, experience additional material weaknesses, or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial results, in which case our business may be harmed, our stock price could be adversely affected, and we may otherwise experience other adverse consequences.
If we experience additional material weaknesses, or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial results, in which case our business may be harmed, our stock price could be adversely affected, and we may otherwise experience other adverse consequences.
Accordingly, during that period of time, Apollo may have influence with respect to our management, 44 Table of Contents business plans and policies, including the appointment and removal of our officers.
Accordingly, during that period of time, Apollo may have influence with respect to our management, business plans and policies, including the appointment and removal of our officers.
In addition, as a Delaware corporation, we are also subject to provisions of Delaware law, which may impair a takeover attempt that our stockholders may find beneficial.
In addition, as a Delaware corporation, we are also subject to provisions of Delaware law, which continue to evolve and may impair a takeover attempt that our stockholders may find beneficial.
Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we have agreed to indemnify Hilton and Park against certain tax liabilities. The Tax Matters Agreement also provides special rules for allocating tax liabilities in the event that the spin-off is not tax-free.
Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we have agreed to indemnify Hilton and Park against certain tax liabilities. The Tax Matters 45 Table of Contents Agreement also provides special rules for allocating tax liabilities in the event that the spin-off is not tax-free.
Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to manage this expanded business, including in non-US jurisdictions where we did not have operations prior to the Diamond Acquisition, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of expanded operations and associated increased costs and complexity.
The size of our business increased significantly as a result of the Diamond Acquisition. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to manage this expanded business, including in non-US jurisdictions where we did not have operations prior to the Diamond Acquisition, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of expanded operations and associated increased costs and complexity.
In 42 Table of Contents addition, various disclosures are required in connection with marketing and sale of timeshare interests or plans, which are required to be continually updated and current.
In addition, various disclosures are required in connection with marketing and sale of timeshare interests or plans, which are required to be continually updated and current.
As a result, interest rates on our revolving credit facility or other variable rate debt offerings could be higher than current levels. As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $2.2 billion of notional variable rate debt, representing 49% of our total indebtedness.
As a result, interest rates on our revolving credit facility or other variable rate debt offerings could be higher than current levels. As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $2.9 billion of notional variable rate debt, representing 41% of our total indebtedness.
Further, we could remain obligated under guarantees or other financial obligations related to the property despite the loss of product inventory, and our members could be required to contribute toward deductibles to help cover losses. We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
Further, we could remain obligated under guarantees or other financial obligations related to the property despite the loss of product inventory, and our members could be required to contribute toward deductibles to help cover losses. We previously identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the prior two fiscal years.
Instability in the financial markets could also affect the timing and volume of any 27 Table of Contents securitizations we undertake, as well as the financial terms of such securitizations.
Instability in the financial markets could also affect the timing and volume of any securitizations we undertake, as well as the financial terms of such securitizations.
We entered into a license agreement with Hilton granting us the right to use the Hilton-branded trademarks, trade names and related intellectual property in our business for the term of the agreement.
We are party to a license agreement with Hilton granting us the right to use the Hilton-branded trademarks, trade names and related intellectual property in our business for the term of the license agreement.
To the extent new debt is added to our current debt levels, the substantial leverage risks described in the preceding six risk factors would increase. Risks Related to the Integration of Diamond We may not be able to integrate the acquired Diamond business successfully. We continue to integrate the Diamond business from the August 2021 closing of the Diamond Acquisition.
To the extent new debt is added to our current debt levels, the substantial leverage risks described in the preceding six risk factors would increase. Risks Related to the Integration of Diamond We may not be able to integrate the acquired Diamond business successfully.
Bluegreen may have various potential liabilities relating to the conduct of its business prior to the Bluegreen Acquisition, including, but not limited to, existing and potential legal claims pertaining to various areas of the Bluegreen business, tax audits, regulatory violations (including environmental violations and claims), and other liabilities that are greater than we had anticipated, were not known to us, and/or were not disclosed to us.
Bluegreen may have various potential liabilities relating to the conduct of its business prior to the Bluegreen Acquisition, including, but not limited to, existing and potential legal claims or contractual disputes pertaining to various areas of the Bluegreen business, tax audits, regulatory violations (including environmental violations and claims), and other liabilities that are, individually or in the aggregate, greater than we had anticipated, more likely than we estimated were not known to us, and/or were not disclosed to us.
We compete with other timeshare companies for off-site sales centers, through which we market our products to potential members, including in locations like high-traffic shopping centers and tourist attractions in leisure destinations. We compete for property acquisitions and partnerships with entities that have similar investment objectives as we do.
We compete with other timeshare companies for off-site sales centers, through which we market our products to potential members, including in locations like high-traffic shopping centers and tourist attractions in leisure destinations. Finally, we also compete for property acquisitions (either for development or existing VOI inventory) and partnerships with entities that have similar investment objectives as we do.
We also compete with numerous other smaller owners and operators of timeshare resorts, as well as home and apartment sharing services that market available privately owned residential properties that can be rented on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis.
Our competitors include numerous other smaller owners and operators of timeshare resorts, as well as home and apartment sharing services that market available privately owned residential properties that can be rented on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis.
Providing secured financing to some purchasers of VOIs subjects us to the risk of purchaser default. As of December 31, 2023, our consumer loan portfolio had a balance of approximately $2.9 billion and experienced default rates of 8.56%, 7.92% and 8.93% for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Providing secured financing to some purchasers of VOIs subjects us to the risk of purchaser default. As of December 31, 2024, our consumer loan portfolio had a balance of approximately $4.0 billion and experienced default rates of 10.77%, 8.56% and 7.92% for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Further, the SEC has recently enacted rules requiring public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents that they experience on a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of determining that a material cybersecurity incident has occurred and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance.
Further, effective December 18, 2023, the SEC requires public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents that they experience on a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of determining that a material cybersecurity incident has occurred and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance.
Share repurchases could also increase the volatility of the price of our common stock and diminish our cash reserves. Our Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) pursuant to which we may repurchase our common stock through any combination of open market repurchases, accelerated share repurchases or privately negotiated transactions .
Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) pursuant to which we may repurchase our common stock through any combination of open market repurchases, accelerated share repurchases or privately negotiated transactions .
These restrictions limit our ability and/or the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: • incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; • pay dividends (including to us) and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; • make certain investments; • incur certain liens; • enter into transactions with affiliates; • merge or consolidate; • enter into agreements that restrict the ability of restricted subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to us; • designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and • transfer or sell assets. 35 Table of Contents In addition, our credit agreement related to our senior secured credit facilities contains affirmative covenants that will require us to be in compliance with certain leverage and financial ratios.
These restrictions limit our ability and/or the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: • incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock; • pay dividends (including to us) and make other distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock; • make certain investments; • incur certain liens; 35 Table of Contents • enter into transactions with affiliates; • merge or consolidate; • enter into agreements that restrict the ability of restricted subsidiaries to make dividends or other payments to us; • designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and • transfer or sell assets.
If we breach our obligations under the license agreement, Hilton may be entitled to terminate the license agreement or terminate our rights to use the Hilton brands and other Hilton intellectual property at properties that do not meet applicable standards and policies, or to exercise other remedies.
If we breach our obligations under the license agreement, Hilton may be entitled to terminate the license agreement, terminate our rights to use the Hilton brands and other Hilton intellectual property at properties that do not meet applicable standards and policies, terminate the noncompetition that generally prohibits Hilton from using its mark to engage in the timeshare business, or to exercise other remedies.
As of December 31, 2023, our total indebtedness was approximately $4.5 billion, of which approximately $1.5 billion was non-recourse debt. We significantly increased our level of indebtedness in connection with financing the Diamond Acquisition and the Bluegreen Acquisition.
As of December 31, 2024, our total indebtedness was approximately $6.9 billion, of which approximately $2.3 billion was non-recourse debt. We significantly increased our level of indebtedness in connection with financing the Diamond Acquisition and the Bluegreen Acquisition.
The interests of certain of our stockholders may conflict with ours or yours in the future . We have entered into a stockholder's agreement with Apollo that, among other things, provides Apollo the right, under certain circumstances, to designate a certain number of directors to our board of directors.
We have entered into a stockholder's agreement with Apollo that, among other things, provides Apollo the right, under certain circumstances, to designate a certain number of directors to our board of directors.
These new reporting requirements were effective for us as of December 18, 2023. If we fail to comply with these new requirements we could incur regulatory fines in addition to other adverse consequences to our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we fail to comply with these requirements we could incur regulatory fines in addition to other adverse consequences to our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, if the distribution of our common stock and/or the distribution of Park common stock do not qualify as tax-free under Section 355 of the Code, Hilton stockholders will be treated as having received a taxable dividend to the extent of Hilton’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, would have a tax-free basis recovery up to the amount of their tax basis in their shares, and would have taxable gain from the sale or exchange of the shares to the extent of any excess.
Additionally, if the distribution of our common stock and/or the distribution of Park common stock do not qualify as tax-free under Section 355 of the Code, Hilton stockholders will be treated as having received a taxable dividend to the extent of Hilton’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, would have a tax-free basis recovery up to the amount of their tax basis in their shares, and would have taxable gain from the sale or exchange of the shares to the extent of any excess. 44 Table of Contents The spin-off and related transactions may expose us to potential liabilities arising out of state and federal fraudulent conveyance laws and legal distribution requirements.
In addition, the transactions in which we have securitized timeshare financing receivables in the capital markets contain certain portfolio performance requirements related to default, delinquency and recovery rates, which, if not met, would result in loss or disruption of cash flow until portfolio performance sufficiently improves to satisfy the requirements. 28 Table of Contents If the default rates or other credit metrics underlying our timeshare financing receivables deteriorate, our timeshare financing receivable securitization program could be adversely affected.
In addition, the transactions in which we have securitized timeshare financing receivables in the capital markets contain certain portfolio performance requirements related to default, delinquency and recovery rates, which, if not met, would result in loss or disruption of cash flow until portfolio performance sufficiently improves to satisfy the requirements.
Failure to comply with current or future applicable laws, regulations and policies could have a material adverse effect on our business. For example, if we do not comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies, governmental authorities in the jurisdictions where the violations occurred may revoke or refuse to renew licenses or registrations necessary to operate our business.
For example, if we do not comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies, governmental authorities in the jurisdictions where the violations occurred may revoke or refuse to renew licenses or registrations 32 Table of Contents necessary to operate our business.
In addition, any event of default or declaration of acceleration under one debt instrument could also result in an event of default under one or more of our other debt instruments. Any such default could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition.
In addition, any event of default or declaration of acceleration under one debt instrument could also result in an event of default under one or more of our other debt instruments.
Similarly, increased license fees and related costs associated with the integration of the two brands and any necessary modifications to the license agreement may result in increased costs and could hinder such integration.
In addition, we may incur additional and/or unexpected costs in order to realize these cost savings. Similarly, increased license fees and related costs associated with the integration of the two brands and any necessary modifications to the license agreement may result in increased costs and could hinder such integration.
We have inherited and extended the exclusive marketing agreement with Bass Pro for a period of ten years to provide us with the right to market and sell vacation packages at kiosks in each of Bass Pro’s retail locations and through other means.
We inherited and extended the exclusive marketing agreement with Bass Pro for a period of ten years to provide us with the right to market and sell vacation packages at kiosks in each of Bass Pro’s retail locations and through other means, which arrangement have contributed significantly to Bluegreen’s historical standalone annual VOI sales volume during recent years prior to our acquisition.
Although it is expected that the elimination of certain duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the two businesses, will offset the incremental transaction related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, may be delayed, or not achieved at all for a number of reasons. 41 Table of Contents We and Bluegreen may be subject to complaints, litigation or reputational harm due to dissatisfaction with, or concerns related to, the acquisition from our current owners.
Although it is expected that the elimination of certain duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the two businesses, will offset the incremental transaction related costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term, may be delayed, or not achieved at all for a number of reasons.
In addition, as part of our business strategy, we intend to continue the expansion of our operations in Japan, including by developing property there and selling VOIs at properties located in Japan, as well as explore further expansion opportunities in other countries located in the Asia Pacific region, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean.
In addition, as part of our business strategy, we intend to continue the expansion of our operations in Japan, including by continuing to market and sell VOIs at Sesoko and Odawara resorts and continuing to opportunistically develop additional property or acquire additional inventory, as well as explore further expansion opportunities in other countries located in the Asia Pacific region, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean.
Risks Related to the Operation of Our Business We do not own the Hilton brands and our business will be materially harmed if we breach our license agreement with Hilton or it is terminated. Following the spin-off, Hilton retained ownership of the Hilton-branded trademarks, tradenames and certain related intellectual property used in the operation of our business.
Risks Related to the Operation of Our Business We do not own the Hilton brands and our business will be materially harmed if we breach our license agreement with Hilton or it is terminated.
Consequently, actions by or disputes with partners or co- 22 Table of Contents venturers might result in subjecting assets owned by the partnership or joint venture, and to the extent of any guarantee our assets, to additional risk. In addition, we may, in certain circumstances, be liable for the actions of our third-party partners or co-venturers.
Consequently, actions by or disputes with partners or co-venturers might result in subjecting assets owned by the partnership or joint venture, and to the extent of any guarantee our assets, to additional risk.
Repayment of our debt is dependent on cash flow generated by our subsidiaries, which may be subject to limitations beyond our control. Our subsidiaries own a substantial portion of our assets and conduct a substantial portion of our operations.
Any such default could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition. 36 Table of Contents Repayment of our debt is dependent on cash flow generated by our subsidiaries, which may be subject to limitations beyond our control. Our subsidiaries own a substantial portion of our assets and conduct a substantial portion of our operations.
However, when interest rates increase the cost of acquiring, developing, expanding or renovating real property increases, and real property values may decrease as the number of potential buyers decrease. Similarly, as financing becomes less available, it becomes more difficult both to acquire and develop real property.
However, when interest rates increase the cost of acquiring, developing, expanding or renovating real property increases, and real property values may decrease as the number of potential buyers decrease.
Indemnities that we may be required to provide Hilton and/or Park, or any liabilities for which we may be responsible proportionately or wholly, pursuant to these agreements may be significant and could negatively affect our business. Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock Our board of directors may change significant corporate policies without stockholder approval.
Indemnities that we may be required to provide Hilton and/or Park, or any liabilities for which we may be responsible proportionately or wholly, pursuant to these agreements may be significant and could negatively affect our business.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness Our substantial indebtedness and other contractual obligations could adversely affect our financial condition, our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, our ability to operate our business, our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry and our ability to pay our debts, and could divert our cash flow from operations for debt payments.
If we fail to comply with the requirements of the GDPR, we could face significant administrative and monetary sanctions, which could materially adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition. 34 Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Indebtedness Our substantial indebtedness and other contractual obligations could adversely affect our financial condition, our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, our ability to operate our business, our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry and our ability to pay our debts, and could divert our cash flow from operations for debt payments.
Any similarly significant but individually immaterial liabilities in the aggregate, and/or any material liability that was unknown or not estimable by us at the time of the acquisition, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results. See Part II — Item 8.
Any significant but individually immaterial liabilities in the aggregate, and/or any material liability that was unknown or not estimable by us at the time of the acquisition, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results. Our results will suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations resulting from the Diamond Acquisition.
In addition, our ability to pay dividends is limited by our credit agreement related to our senior secured credit facilities. Our ability to pay dividends may also be limited by covenants of other indebtedness that we or our subsidiaries incur in the future.
In addition, our ability to pay dividends is limited by our credit agreement related to our senior secured credit facilities and may further be limited by covenants of other indebtedness that we or our subsidiaries incur in the future. Risks Related to the Spin-Off We may be responsible for U.S. federal income tax liabilities that relate to the spin-off.
It is possible that the integration process could take longer than anticipated and could result in the loss of valuable employees, the disruption of our ongoing business, processes and systems or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices, policies and compensation arrangements, any of which could adversely affect our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Bluegreen Acquisition.
It is possible that the integration process could take longer than anticipated and could result in the loss of valuable employees, the disruption of our ongoing business, processes and systems or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices, policies and compensation arrangements, any of which could adversely affect our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Bluegreen Acquisition. 39 Table of Contents We also may not successfully fully realize the expected benefits related to various key strategic and marketing partnerships and alliances of Bluegreen or may otherwise be constrained by existing strategic and marketing partnerships.
Asset-backed securities issued in our timeshare financing receivable securitization program could be downgraded by credit agencies in the future. If a downgrade occurs, our ability to complete other securitization transactions on acceptable terms or at all could be jeopardized, and we could be forced to rely on other potentially more expensive and less attractive funding sources, to the extent available.
If a downgrade occurs, our ability to complete other securitization transactions on acceptable terms or at all could be jeopardized, and we could be 28 Table of Contents forced to rely on other potentially more expensive and less attractive funding sources, to the extent available.
If we fail to meet such minimum percentage of revenue requirement, then Hilton would have the option to terminate our exclusivity under the Hilton license agreement, which would permit Hilton to license to other parties the trademarks, other intellectual property and certain other rights that are currently exclusively licensed to us under the Hilton license agreement.
If we fail to meet such minimum percentage of revenue requirement, then Hilton would have the option to terminate our exclusivity under the Hilton license agreement, which would permit Hilton to license to other parties the trademarks, other intellectual property and certain other rights that are currently exclusively licensed to us under the Hilton license agreement. 40 Table of Contents In addition, the Hilton license agreement contains a number of prohibitions on us entering into certain agreements and arrangements, including certain enterprise-wide marketing arrangements and/or arrangements with competitors of Hilton.
As our organization grows, and we are required to implement more complex organizational management structures, we may find it increasingly difficult to maintain the beneficial aspects of our corporate culture and attract and retain employees. This could negatively affect our future success. Third-party reservation channels may negatively affect our bookings for room rental revenues.
As our organization continues to grow, including as a result of any recent acquisitions and any future strategic acquisitions, and we are required to implement more complex organizational management structures, we may find it increasingly difficult to maintain the beneficial aspects of our corporate culture and attract and retain employees. This could negatively affect our future success.
Our information systems and records, including those we maintain with our service providers, have been, and likely will continue to be, subject to such cyber-attacks, which include efforts to hack or breach security measures in order to obtain or misuse information, phishing attempts, viruses or other malicious codes, “ransomware” or other malware.
Our information systems and records, including those we maintain with our service providers and vendors, have been, and likely will continue to be, subject to such cyber-attacks and technology disruptions, which include efforts to hack or breach security measures in order to obtain or misuse information or cause business disruption, including through, for example, phishing attempts, brute force attacks, denial of service attacks, exploiting software vulnerabilities (including “zero-day attacks”), viruses or other malicious code, “ransomware” or other malware, and supply chain attacks.
Our ability to remain competitive and to attract and retain members depends on our success in distinguishing the quality and value of our products and services from those offered by others.
This competition could limit the number of, or negatively affect the cost of, suitable investment opportunities available to us. Our ability to remain competitive and to attract and retain members depends on our success in distinguishing the quality and value of our products and services from those offered by others.
In addition, the license agreement requires Hilton’s approval in connection with our anticipated rebranding of the Diamond properties into our branded HGV Max properties and/or another new brand of properties.
In addition, the license agreement requires Hilton’s approval in connection with our anticipated rebranding of the Diamond properties into our branded HGV Max properties and/or another new brand of properties. Hilton also has the right to review our sales, reservation and marketing activities related to HGV Max and review and approve our rebranded sales centers.
Moreover, there may be significant potential liabilities associated with the Legacy-Diamond business that may have been unknown to us at or prior to the closing of the Diamond Acquisition, we may uncover after the closing during the integration period, or may be more significant than we believed at such time.
Moreover, there may be significant potential liabilities associated with the Legacy-Diamond business that may have been unknown to us at or prior to the closing of the Diamond Acquisition, or that may be more significant than we initially believed at or prior to the closing. There is no assurance that our insurance policies will cover all of any such liabilities.
Although we do not expect to be liable for any obligations that were not allocated to us under the Distribution Agreement, a court could disregard the allocation agreed to among the parties, and require that we assume responsibility for obligations allocated to Hilton or Park (for example, tax and/or environmental liabilities), particularly if Hilton or Park were to refuse or were unable to pay or perform the allocated obligations. 43 Table of Contents In addition, losses in respect of certain Shared Contingent Liabilities, which generally are not specifically attributable to any of the timeshare business, the Park business or the retained business of Hilton, were determined on or prior to the date on which the Distribution Agreement was entered.
Although we do not expect to be liable for any obligations that were not allocated to us under the Distribution Agreement, a court could disregard the allocation agreed to among the parties, and require that we assume responsibility for obligations allocated to Hilton or Park (for example, tax and/or environmental liabilities), particularly if Hilton or Park were to refuse or were unable to pay or perform the allocated obligations.
There can be no assurances that we will be successful or that we will realize the expected operating efficiencies, cost savings and other benefits currently anticipated from the transaction.
There can be no assurances that we will be successful or that we will realize the expected operating efficiencies, cost savings and other benefits currently anticipated from the transaction. In addition, there will be increased compliance and regulatory risk as a result of the expanded size of our business.
Further, unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive third-party VOI resale or vacation package sales schemes could damage the reputation of the industry, our reputation and brand value, or affect our ability to collect management fees, which may adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.
Fraudulent or illegal activity related to the sale and purchase of timeshares may deter consumers from purchasing our product. Unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive third-party VOI resale or vacation package sales schemes could damage the reputation of the timeshare industry, our reputation and brand value, or affect our ability to collect management fees.
We also market our products and services in the Asia Pacific region, primarily in Japan and South Korea.
We currently have timeshare properties located internationally in Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and Asia. We also market our products and services in the Asia Pacific region, primarily in Japan and South Korea.
Hilton also has the right to review our sales, reservation and marketing activities related to HGV Max and review and approve our rebranded sales centers. 37 Table of Contents We have agreed with Hilton to operate the Diamond properties and business as a separate operation, pending the rebranding and rebranding plan, after which we expect to continue to operate certain Diamond properties that are not rebranded as a separate operation.
We have agreed with Hilton to operate the Diamond properties and business as a separate operation, pending the rebranding and rebranding plan, after which we expect to continue to operate certain Diamond properties that are not rebranded as a separate operation.