If any of these risks are realized, our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the value of the Company’s common stock could decline, and stockholders may lose all or part of their investment.
If any of these risks are realized, our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the value of our common stock could decline, and stockholders may lose all or part of their investment.
We have several trademarks that we have registered in the United States and in several foreign countries. To the extent that our exclusive use of these trademarks is challenged, we intend to vigorously defend our rights. If we are not successful in defending our rights, our businesses could be adversely impacted.
We have several trademarks that we have been registered in the United States and in several foreign countries. To the extent that our exclusive use of these trademarks is challenged, we intend to vigorously defend our rights. If we are not successful in defending our rights, our businesses could be adversely impacted.
Factors such as worldwide economic uncertainty and weakness, the level of unemployment in Hawaii and the mainland United States, natural disasters, substantial increases in the cost of energy, including fuel costs, and events in the airline industry that may reduce passenger capacity or increase traveling costs could reduce the number of visitors to the Kapalua Resort and negatively affect a potential buyer’s demand for our future property developments, each of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Factors such as worldwide economic uncertainty and weakness, the level of unemployment in Hawai‘i and the mainland United States, natural disasters, substantial increases in the cost of energy, including fuel costs, and events in the airline industry that may reduce passenger capacity or increase traveling costs could reduce the number of visitors to the Kapalua Resort and negatively affect a potential buyer’s demand for our future property developments, each of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
New project developments have a number of risks, including risks associated with: • construction delays or cost overruns that may increase project costs; • receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations; • development costs incurred for projects that are not pursued to completion; • earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, fires or other natural disasters that could adversely impact a project; • defects in design or construction that may result in additional costs to remedy or require all or a portion of a property to be closed during the period required to rectify the situation; • ability to raise capital; • impact of governmental fines and assessments such as park fees or affordable housing requirements; • governmental restrictions on the nature or size of a project or timing of completion; and • the potential lack of adequate building/construction capacity for large development projects.
New project developments have a number of risks, including risks associated with: • construction delays or cost overruns that may increase project costs; • receipt of zoning, subdivision, water availability, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations; • development costs incurred for projects that are not pursued to completion; • earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, fires or other natural disasters that could adversely impact a project; • defects in design or construction that may result in additional costs to remedy or require all or a portion of a property to be closed during the period required to rectify the situation; • ability to raise capital; • impact of governmental fines and assessments such as park fees or affordable housing requirements; • governmental restrictions on the nature or size of a project or timing of completion; and • the potential lack of adequate building/construction capacity for large development projects.
Among others, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in this Annual Report, the following factors, some of which are out of our control, may cause the market price of our common stock to continue to be volatile: • our quarterly or annual earnings or those of other companies in our industry; • actual or unanticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • the relatively low volume of trading in our stock; and • the lack of significant securities analysts coverage of our stock.
Among others, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in this Annual Report, the following factors, some of which are out of our control, may cause the market price of our common stock to continue to be volatile: • our quarterly or annual earnings or those of other companies in our industry; • actual or unanticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • the relatively low volume of trading in our stock; and • the lack of significant securities analysts’ coverage of our stock.
A joint venture involves certain risks such as: • our actual or potential lack of voting control over the joint venture; • our ability to maintain good relationships with our joint venture partners; 5 Table of Contents • a venture partner at any time may have economic or business interests that are inconsistent with ours, especially in light of economic uncertainty and weakness; • a venture partner may fail to fund its share of operations and development activities, or to fulfill its other commitments, including providing accurate and timely accounting and financial information to us; and • a joint venture or venture partner could lose key personnel.
A joint venture involves certain risks such as: • our actual or potential lack of voting control over the joint venture; • our ability to maintain good relationships with our joint venture partners; • a venture partner at any time may have economic or business interests that are inconsistent with ours, especially in light of economic uncertainty and weakness; • a venture partner may fail to fund its share of operations and development activities, or to fulfill its other commitments, including providing accurate and timely accounting and financial information to us; and • a joint venture or venture partner could lose key personnel.
If any development project is not completed on time or within budget, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. If we are unable to obtain required land use entitlements at reasonable costs, or at all, our operating results would be adversely affected.
If any development project is not completed on time or within budget, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. If we are unable to obtain required land use approvals at reasonable costs, or at all, our operating results would be adversely affected.
If we are unable to successfully compete with other developers of real estate in Maui, our financial results could be materially adversely affected. Our real estate products face significant competition from other luxury resort real estate properties on Maui, and from other residential property in Hawaii and the mainland United States.
If we are unable to successfully compete with other developers of real estate in Maui, our financial results could be materially adversely affected. Our real estate products face significant competition from other luxury resort real estate properties on Maui, and from other residential property in Hawai‘i and the mainland United States.
We intend to develop resort and other properties as suitable opportunities arise, taking into consideration the general economic climate.
We intend to develop subdivisions, resort and other properties as suitable opportunities arise, taking into consideration the general economic climate.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS Our short and long-term success is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors that are difficult to predict or beyond our control. As a result, investing in the Company’s common stock involves substantial risk.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS Our short and long-term success is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors that are difficult to predict or beyond our control. As a result, investing in our common stock involves substantial risk.
The market for real estate on Maui and in Hawaii generally tends to be highly cyclical and is typically affected by numerous changes in local, national, and worldwide conditions, especially economic conditions, many of which are beyond our control, including the following: • periods of economic uncertainty and weakness in Hawaii and in the United States generally; • uncertainties and changes in U.S. social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions or laws and policies, and concerns surrounding ongoing developments in the European Union, the Middle East and Asia; • high unemployment rates and low consumer confidence; • the general availability of mortgage financing, including the effect of more stringent lending standards for mortgages and perceived or actual changes in interest rates; • energy costs, including fuel costs, which could impact the cost and desirability of traveling to Hawaii; • local, state, and federal government regulation, including eminent domain laws, which may result in a taking for less compensation than what we believe our property is worth; 4 Table of Contents • the popularity of the Kapalua Resort area, the island of Maui, and the State of Hawaii as a vacation destination or second home market; • the relationship of the dollar to foreign currencies; • tax law changes, including limits or potential elimination of the deductibility of certain mortgage interest expenses, real property taxes and employee relocation expenses; and/or • acts of God, such as tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants.
The market for real estate on Maui and in Hawai‘i generally tends to be highly cyclical and is typically affected by numerous changes in local, national, and worldwide conditions, especially economic conditions, many of which are beyond our control, including the following: • periods of economic uncertainty and weakness in Hawai‘i and in the United States generally; • uncertainties and changes in U.S. social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions or laws and policies, and concerns surrounding ongoing developments in the European Union, the Middle East and Asia; • high unemployment rates and low consumer confidence; • the general availability of mortgage financing, including the effect of more stringent lending standards for mortgages and perceived or actual changes in interest rates; • energy costs, including fuel costs, which could impact the cost and desirability of traveling to Hawai‘i; • local, state, and federal government regulation, including eminent domain laws, which may result in a taking for less compensation than what we believe our property is worth; • the popularity of the Kapalua Resort area, the island of Maui, and the State of Hawai‘i as a vacation destination or second home market; • the relationship of the dollar to foreign currencies; • tax law changes, including limits or potential elimination of the deductibility of certain mortgage interest expenses, real property taxes and employee relocation expenses; and/or • acts of God, such as wildfires as recently experienced on Maui, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants.
Our businesses are dependent on attracting visitors to the Kapalua Resort, to the island of Maui, and to the State of Hawaii as a whole. Economic factors that affect the number of visitors, their length of stay or expenditure levels will affect our financial performance.
Our businesses are dependent on attracting visitors to the Kapalua Resort, to the island of Maui, and to the State of Hawai‘i as a whole. Economic factors that affect the number of visitors, their length of stay or expenditure levels will affect our financial performance.
In some situations, we may be unable to obtain the necessary entitlements to proceed with a real estate development or may be required to alter our plans for the development. Delays or failures to obtain these entitlements may have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
In some situations, we may be unable to obtain the necessary approvals to proceed with a real estate development or may be required to alter our plans for the development. Delays or failures to obtain these approvals may have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
If we were to become obligated under such arrangements or become subject to the risks associated with joint venture relationships, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. If we are unable to complete land development projects within forecasted time and budget expectations, if at all, our financial results may be negatively affected.
If we were to become obligated under such arrangements or become subject to the risks associated with joint venture relationships, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. 5 Table of Contents If we are unable to complete land development projects within forecasted time and budget expectations, if at all, our financial results may be negatively affected.
Trading in our stock over the last twelve months has been limited, so investors may not be able to sell as much stock as they want at prevailing prices. The average daily trading volume in our common stock for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately 8,000 shares.
Trading in our stock over the last twelve months has been limited, so investors may not be able to sell as much stock as they want at prevailing prices. The average daily trading volume in our common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately 26,000 shares.
For additional information, refer to the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” within this Annual Report. Risks Related to our Business Unstable macroeconomic market conditions could materially and adversely affect our operating results. Our operations and performance depend on worldwide economic conditions.
For additional information, refer to the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” within this Annual Report. 3 Table of Contents Risks Related to our Business Unstable macroeconomic market conditions could materially and adversely affect our operating results. Our operations and performance depend on worldwide economic conditions.
Delisting could negatively impact us by, among other things, reducing the liquidity and market price of our common stock, reducing the number of investors willing to hold or acquire our common stock, and limiting our ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future, and might negatively impact our reputation and, as a consequence, our business.
Delisting could negatively impact us by, among other things, reducing the liquidity and market price of our common stock, reducing the number of investors willing to hold or acquire our common stock, and limiting our ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future, and might negatively impact our reputation and, consequently, our business.
Affiliates of our company owned, in the aggregate, a majority of our outstanding shares at December 31, 2022.
Affiliates of our company owned, in the aggregate, a majority of our outstanding shares at December 31, 2023.
Natural disasters could damage our resort and real estate holdings, resulting in substantial repair or replacement costs to the extent not covered by insurance, a reduction in property values, or a loss of revenue, each of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Natural disasters, including wildfires, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and others, could damage our resort and real estate holdings, resulting in substantial repair or replacement costs to the extent not covered by insurance, a reduction in property values, or a loss of revenue, each of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business initiatives for the next twelve months include investing in our operating infrastructure and continued planning and entitlement efforts on our development projects.
Our business initiatives for the next twelve months include investing in our operating infrastructure and continued planning and pre-development efforts on our land development and sales projects.
The Company’s stockholders should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, in addition to the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report, as well as the other information we file with the SEC from time to time.
Our stockholders should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, in addition to the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report, as well as the other information we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time.
The financial performance of our Real Estate segment is dependent upon our success in obtaining land use entitlements for proposed development projects. Obtaining all of the necessary entitlements to develop a parcel of land is often difficult, costly and may take several years, or longer, to complete.
The financial performance of our Land Development and Sales segment is dependent upon our success in obtaining discretionary and ministerial approvals for proposed development projects. Obtaining all the necessary approvals to develop a parcel of land is often difficult, costly and may take several years, or longer, to complete.
Risks Relating to our Stock Our stock price has been subject to significant volatility. In 2022, the low and high share prices of our common stock ranged from $8.27 to $12.36. Our stock price has been, and may continue to be, subject to significant volatility.
Risks Relating to our Stock Our stock price has been subject to significant volatility. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the low and high share prices of our common stock ranged from $8.66 to $16.09. Our stock price has been, and may continue to be, subject to significant volatility.
Because we are located in Hawaii and therefore apart from the mainland United States, our financial results are more sensitive to certain economic factors, such as spending on tourism and increased fuel and travel costs, which may adversely impact and materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, in the current economic environment, equity real estate investments may be difficult to sell quickly and we may not be able to adjust our portfolio of properties quickly in response to economic or other conditions. 4 Table of Contents Because we are located in Hawai ‘ i and therefore apart from the mainland United States, our financial results are more sensitive to certain economic factors, such as spending on tourism and increased fuel and travel costs, which may adversely impact and materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our competitors may be affected differently by such changes in weather conditions or natural disasters depending on the location of their assets or operations. Our insurance coverages may be inadequate to cover any losses we incur. We maintain various insurance coverages for our business.
Our competitors may be affected differently by such changes in weather conditions or natural disasters depending on the location of their assets or operations. The wildfires in August 2023 devasted the town of Lahaina, Maui and negatively impacted tourism to the area and the local economy.