Levitt Corp - Current report filing (8-K)
22 Ottobre 2007 - 11:04PM
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 17, 2007
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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FLORIDA
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001-31931
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11-3675068
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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2200 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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33309
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(954) 958-1800
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Item 2.04. Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an
Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
As previously disclosed, Levitt Corporation’s homebuilding subsidiary, Levitt and Sons,
LLC (“Levitt and Sons”) is pursuing negotiations with its principal lenders seeking to obtain
meaningful concessions or agreements to restructure its outstanding indebtedness and has ceased
making interest payments as of October 10, 2007. Levitt Corporation has also previously indicated
that it would not make any additional material advances to Levitt and
Sons unless Levitt and Sons obtains acceptable concessions or
restructuring agreements with its principal lenders.
On October 17, 2007, Levitt and Sons received notices of default from
Wachovia Bank, N.A. (“Wachovia”) with respect to three separate loan facilities. Additionally, on
October 19, 2007, Levitt and Sons and certain of its subsidiaries received a notice of default from
KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”).
The first notice of default from Wachovia relates to a $125,000,000 loan made by Wachovia to
Levitt and Sons. The proceeds of this loan were utilized to fund land
acquisition, development and construction.
The defaults indicated in the Wachovia notice included that (1) liens have been filed upon certain
assets pledged as security for the loan, (2) Levitt and Sons is experiencing financial
difficulties, and (3) defaults have occurred under other loan facilities of Levitt and Sons and its
subsidiaries with Wachovia. As of September 30, 2007, the amount advanced under this facility was
$102,351,483. The notice states that until such events of default are cured, Wachovia will not
advance additional amounts under the facility and will not release any property from its lien.
The second Wachovia notice of default relates to a $30,000,000 construction loan made by
Wachovia to Levitt and Sons and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bellaggio by Levitt and Sons, LLC
and Levitt and Sons of Manatee County, LLC. The proceeds of this loan were utilized to fund
land acquisition, development and construction. The defaults indicated in the notice included that (1) the financial
projections provided to Wachovia indicate a general inability of Levitt and Sons and its affiliates
to pay debts as they become due and (2) defaults have occurred under other loan facilities of
Levitt and Sons and its affiliates with Wachovia as indicated in its other notices. As of
September 30, 2007, the amount advanced under this facility was $9,524,659. The notice states that
until such time as the events of default are cured, Wachovia will not advance any additional
amounts or release any property from its lien.
The third Wachovia notice of default relates to a $26,500,000 loan made by Wachovia to Levitt
and Sons and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Levitt and Sons at World Golf Village, LLC. The proceeds
of this loan were utilized to fund land
acquisition, development and construction. The notice of default asserts
that the loan matured and became due on September 29, 2007 and that the failure to pay all amounts
due by October 18, 2007 constituted an event of default under the loan. The notice states that
after October 18, interest will accrue at the default rate and that Wachovia reserves the right to
collect the amounts due together with its collection and enforcement expenses. As of September 30,
2007, the amount advanced under this facility was $8,592,737.
The notice of default from KeyBank relates to a $125,000,000 Revolving Land Acquisition,
Development and Residential Construction Borrowing Base Facility. At September 30, 2007,
$95,232,781 was outstanding under the facility. Amounts outstanding are guaranteed by certain of
Levitt and Sons’ subsidiaries. The event of default stated in the notice was the failure to pay
interest when due. KeyBank has demanded payment of all outstanding and delinquent amounts by
October 25, 2007.
Additionally, although Levitt and Sons has not received any other formal notices of default,
Levitt and Sons and its subsidiaries are not in compliance with their obligations under loan
facilities with Bank of America and Regions Bank. The proceeds of these loans
were utilized to fund land
acquisition, development and construction at various of Levitt and Sons’ projects in
Florida and Tennessee. The failures
include, among others, the failure by the respective borrowers to make required payments and/or
maintain required development activity, the existence of liens at the respective projects securing
such loans, and the existence of defaults under other loans by certain of such lenders to Levitt
and Sons and its subsidiaries.
All of the foregoing, if not addressed, would entitle the respective lenders to exercise any
and all remedies available to them under the respective loan documents, including, without
limitation, acceleration of the entire amount of the respective loans, commencement of foreclosure
proceedings against the assets securing the respective loans and other appropriate action against
the respective borrowers and guarantors. Levitt and Sons is not currently in a position to cure
any defaults which may arise.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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LEVITT CORPORATION
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Date: October 22, 2007
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By:
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/s/ George P. Scanlon
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Name:
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George P. Scanlon
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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