10-K 1 blueridge_10kq4.htm BLUE RIDGE FORM 10-K FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCT 31 2013 Blue Ridge Form 10-K for the period ended Oct 31 2013

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT

TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(X)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

             SECURITIES ACT OF 1934

             For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013

OR

(  )

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

             SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934     

             For the transition period from           to        


Commission File No. 0-2844 (Blue Ridge)

Commission File No. 0-2843 (Big Boulder)


BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrants as Specified in their Charters)


Pennsylvania

24-0854342 (Blue Ridge)

24-0822326 (Big Boulder)

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number:



P O Box 707

Route 940 and Moseywood Road

Blakeslee, Pennsylvania



18610

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

(Zip Code)

Registrants telephone number, including area code: (570) 443-8433

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, without par value, stated value $0.30 per combined share*

(Title of Class)




 


Indicate by check mark if the registrants are a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Yes  ¨ No  þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrants are not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  ¨ No  þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  þ No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web sites, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit and post such files).       þYES          ¨NO

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company.  See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated filer ¨                                                                           Accelerated Filer                 ¨

Non-Accelerated filer   þ (Do not check if smaller reporting company)                Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of Act).  Yes  ¨ No  þ

The aggregate market value of common stock, without par value, stated value $0.30 per combined share, held by non-affiliates at April 30, 2013 (the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was $8,142,947.  Such aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the common stock of the registrants on the OTC Markets on April 30, 2013.  There is no established public trading market for the registrants stock.

The number of shares of common stock of the registrants classes of common stock outstanding as of January 28, 2014 was 2,450,424.


*Blue Ridge Real Estate Company (Blue Ridge) was formerly party to a Security Combination Agreement with Big Boulder Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation (Big Boulder), (each referred to herein as a Company and together, the Companies), pursuant to which the shares of Big Boulder could only be transferred with an equal number of shares of Blue Ridge, and vice versa.  Effective October 31, 2013, in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 29, 2013 approved by the Boards of Directors and subsequently submitted to a vote by the shareholders of the Companies and approved at a shareholder meeting held on October 18, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge and the Security Combination Agreement was terminated.  For this reason, the financial statements set forth herein are being presented for all relevant periods as combined financial statements of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page


SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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PART I


Item 1  Business

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Item 1A  Risk Factors

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Item 2  Properties

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Item 3  Legal Proceedings

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Item 4  Mine Safety Disclosures

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PART II


Item 5  Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters

and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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Item 6  Selected Financial Data

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Item 7  Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

Results of Operations

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Item 7A  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

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Item 8  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Item 9  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting

and Financial Disclosure

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Item 9A  Controls and Procedures

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Item 9B  Other Information

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PART III


Item 10  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

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Item 11  Executive Compensation

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Item 12  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and

Related Stockholder Matters

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Item 13  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

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Item 14  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

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PART IV


Item 15  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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For convenience, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to we, us, our, the Company, or the Companies mean or relate to Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Big Boulder Corporation and their subsidiaries.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that are made based upon, among other things, our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs by management concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements where statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words believes, expects, anticipates, plans, future, potential, probably, predictions, continue or the negative of such terms or similar expressions.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue, projected costs, projected savings, prospects, plans, opportunities and objectives constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding the conducting of future construction in phases and the use of profits of such construction; the effect of accounting policies on significant judgments; the materiality of current legal proceedings with which we are involved; the current and future real estate market in the Pocono Mountains; the timing and outcome of our planned land development; contributions to our pension plan; our land development and infrastructure plans in and around Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Lake and Ski Resort; our issuance of options and recognition of compensation expense; commencement of new development projects; acquisitions of income producing properties; land tract sales that are to be treated as tax deferred exchanges; our review and update of our master development plan; our intention to deregister our common shares with the SEC and take the Company private and our anticipated cash needs.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industrys actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:

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Changes in market demand and/or economic conditions within our local region and nationally, including changes in consumer confidence, volatility of mortgage interest rates and inflation;

·

The status of the current and future real estate market in the Pocono Mountains;

·

Borrowing costs and our ability to generate cash flow to pay interest and scheduled debt payments as well as our ability to refinance such indebtedness;

·

Our ability to continue to generate sufficient working capital to meet our operating requirements;

·

Our ability to obtain and maintain approvals from local, state and federal authorities on regulatory issues;

·

Our ability to provide competitive pricing to sell homes;

·

Our ability to achieve gross profit margins to meet operating expenses;

·

Fluctuations in the price of building materials;

·

Our ability to effectively manage our business;

·

Our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel in our business;

·

Our ability to negotiate leases for the future operations of our facilities;

·

Our relations with our controlling shareholder, including its continuing willingness to provide financing and other resources;

·

Our ability to deregister the Companys common shares with the SEC and realize the cost savings related thereto.  

·

Actions by our competitors;

·

Effects of changes in accounting policies, standards, guidelines or principles; and

·

Terrorist acts, acts of war and other factors over which the Companies have little or no control.

 



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As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will prove to be accurate.  Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material.  In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, if at all.  

We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date of the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.  We qualify all the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by the cautionary statements referenced above.

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

Recent Developments

On August 29, 2013, the Companies entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) between Big Boulder Corporation and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company.  The Merger Agreement provided for the merger of Big Boulder Corporation with and into Blue Ridge Real Estate Company with Blue Ridge being the surviving corporation.

On October 18, 2013, at a special shareholder meeting, the Companies shareholders approved and adopted the Merger Agreement, by and between Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.  

On October 21, 2013, the Companies filed Articles of Merger with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to which Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge effective as of 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013, with Blue Ridge continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Big Boulder ceased.

On October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, and pursuant to the merger (i) each issued and outstanding common share of Big Boulder was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (ii) each issued and outstanding common share of Blue Ridge was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (iii) Blue Ridge adopted Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation which set forth, among other things, that (x) the number of authorized shares of common stock of Blue Ridge increased to 6,000,000, (y) the shares of Blue Ridge are uncertificated, and (z) immediately after the merger effective time, every two outstanding post-merger Blue Ridge common shares were combined into and automatically became one post-merger Blue Ridge common share.  Following the merger, on November 1, 2013, shares of Blue Ridge ceased trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BLRGZ and began trading on the OTC Markets under the temporary symbol BRRED, and on December 2, 2013 began trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BRRE.

Effective October 31, 2013, the lease with Appletree Management Group for the operation of the Lake Mountain Club was terminated.

Effective November 1, 2013, the Company entered into a concession lease with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for the operation of the Lake Mountain Club. According to the Agreement, the lease term is for a period of five years unless renewed or terminated.

On November 6, 2013, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company closed on the sale to Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., through a Cooperative Agreement with The Pennsylvania Game Commission, for approximately 2,114 acres of land in Buck and Bear Creek Townships, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for the aggregate purchase price of $5,050,000.  The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes.

             On November 25, 2013, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)  a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement and accompanying Offer to Purchase, as amended by First Amendment (the First Amendment) dated December 26, 2013, as amended by Second Amendment (the Second Amendment) dated January 6, 2014, as amended by Third Amendment (the Third Amendment) dated January 10, 2014, and as amended by the Fourth Amendment (the Fourth Amendment) dated January 17, 2014, notifying shareholders that the Company is offering to purchase for cash, all of its common shares held by holders of 99 or fewer shares of Blue Ridge as of



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November 21, 2013 at a purchase price of $11.00 per share. The Offer price represents a premium of approximately 37% to the closing price of the Companys common shares of $8.00 on the OTC Markets as of the close of business on November 20, 2013. In addition to the $11.00 per share purchase price, Blue Ridge is offering each tendering holder of 99 or fewer shares a $100 bonus upon completion of the Offer for properly executed tenders of all shares beneficially owned by such holder which are received and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time of the Offer. In connection with the Offer, if the results of the Offer allow, Blue Ridge intends to deregister its common shares with the SEC and take the Company private.  The Offer was set to expire on January 17, 2014. As disclosed in the Fourth Amendment, on January 17, 2014, the Board of Directors made the decision to extend the offer to purchase until February 7, 2014.

On November 30, 2013, BBC Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, formerly a subsidiary of Big Boulder Corporation, merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge being the surviving corporation.

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, or Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1911 and is believed to be one of the largest owners of investment property in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  At October 31, 2013, Blue Ridge owned 11,090 total acres of land, of which 11,077 is located in the Pocono Mountains, along with 13 acres of land in various other states.  Of this acreage, 7,839 acres were held for investment, 1,135 acres were held for development, 2,115 acres were held for sale and 1 acre was held for discontinued operations.  Income is derived from these lands through leases, selective timbering by third parties, sales and other dispositions. Included in the properties owned by Blue Ridge are: the Jack Frost National Golf Course on 203 acres of land; 89 acres of land in Northeast Land Company of which 3 acres are held for investment and 86 acres of land held for development; a commercial property comprised of 3 acres of vacant land; a shopping center with 9 acres of land; two residential investment properties; two retail stores which are leased to Walgreen Company on 4 acres of land.  All of these investment properties are more fully described under Item 2 below.

Jack Frost Mountain Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1980 and commenced operations on June 1, 1981. It was created to lease and operate the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and to provide certain services to other facilities, such as the Snow Ridge resort community, and to operate recreational facilities located within the Jack Frost Mountain tract. The lease between Blue Ridge and Jack Frost Mountain Company for the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area was terminated on November 30, 2005.  On December 1, 2005, Blue Ridge entered into a 28-year lease with JFBB Ski Areas Inc., an unrelated party and an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for the lease of the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area.  JFBB Ski Areas Inc. operated the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and made monthly lease payments to Blue Ridge during the ski season (January to April).  On December 15, 2011, Blue Ridge sold the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area on approximately 201 acres of land to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.  Revenue generated by the lease prior to its termination is included in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations business segment.

Northeast Land Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1967. The primary asset of this subsidiary is 89 acres of land in Northeast Pennsylvania of which 3 acres are held for investment and 86 acres are held for development.  Revenue for Northeast Land Company is derived from property leases.  Effective October 1, 2006, Mountain Resort Villas, an unrelated party and an affiliate of Appletree Management Group, Inc. purchased certain property management and rental management contracts from Northeast Land Company.  Mountain Resort Villas leased certain buildings from the Company for use in the operation and maintenance of Northeast Land Companies former rental program.  On September 30, 2012, Mountain Resort Villas ceased operations and terminated their leases with the Company.

BRRE Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Delaware in 1986.  It was established for investment purposes.

Moseywood Construction Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in May 2003 and commenced operations in November 2003.  It was primarily focused on facilitating land development and expanding our real estate sales division.  Due to the downturn in the housing market, in July 2008 we stopped accepting new construction contracts for the Stoney Run Builders and Stoney Run Realty custom home division and closed the sales office located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.  All of the signed contracts for custom built homes have been completed.



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Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge organized in Louisiana in May 2004, owns and leases the Coursey Commons Shopping Center, which is located on 9 acres of land in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC is managed by Kimco Realty Corporation.

Boulder Creek Resort Company was incorporated in Pennsylvania in December 2004.  It was created to consolidate the branding and marketing of our properties in the Pocono Mountains as a single resort destination.

Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in February 2005.  It operates the Jack Frost National Golf Course, which opened in the spring of 2007 and is managed by Billy Casper Golf, LLC, an unaffiliated third party.

Flower Fields Motel, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge organized in Pennsylvania in September 2006, owns certain commercial property, which consists of 3 acres of vacant land.  Flower Fields Motel, LLC is managed by Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was organized in New Jersey in May 2009 to own and lease a Walgreens Store in Toms River, New Jersey, which consists of 2 acres of land.  Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC is managed by Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge WMN, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was organized in Minnesota in May 2009 to own and lease a Walgreens Store in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, which consists of 2 acres of land.  Blue Ridge WMN, LLC is managed by Blue Ridge.

As of October 31, 2013, Blue Ridge employed 9 full-time and 3 part-time employees and Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc. employed 5 part-time employees.

Big Boulder Corporation

Big Boulder Corporation, or Big Boulder, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1949. Effective October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge continuing as the surviving corporation.

At October 31, 2013, Big Boulders primary asset was 748 acres of land, which included a 175 acre lake and the Boulder View Tavern. Of the 748 acres, 450 acres were held for investment and 298 acres were held for development.  The principal source of revenue for Big Boulder was the sale of residential homes and real estate in close proximity to the Big Boulder Ski Area.  On December 1, 2005, Big Boulder entered into a 28-year lease with JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an unrelated party and affiliate of Peak Resorts, for the lease of the Big Boulder Ski Area.  JFBB Ski Areas Inc. operated the Big Boulder Ski Area and made monthly lease payments to Big Boulder during the ski season (January to April).  On December 15, 2011, Big Boulder sold the Big Boulder Ski Area on approximately 110 acres of land to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.  Revenue generated by the lease prior to its termination is included in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations business segment.

Lake Mountain Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Big Boulder, now by merger a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1983 and commenced operations on June 1, 1983.  Lake Mountain Company currently leases the Lake Mountain Club which includes the recreational facility at Big Boulder Lake.  The Lake Mountain Club facility operations were leased by Appletree Management Group.  Effective October 31, 2013, the lease with Appletree Management Group was terminated.  Effective November 1, 2013, Lake Mountain Company entered into a five year lease for the operation of this facility with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., a subsidiary of Peak Resorts.  Revenue generated by this operation is included in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations business segment.

BBC Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Big Boulder, then by merger a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Delaware in 1986. It was established for investment purposes.  Effective November 30, 2013, BBC Holdings, Inc. merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge continuing as the surviving corporation.

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Strategy

Over the past 30 years, we have developed resort residential communities adjacent to the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Areas located in Lake Harmony, Kidder Township, Pennsylvania.  These communities are located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, a popular recreation destination for local and regional visitors, especially from the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.  The scenic hills and valleys of the Pocono Mountains offer many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding and other sports.

At October 31, 2013, we owned 11,825 acres of land in Northeastern Pennsylvania along with 13 acres of land in various other states.  Of these land holdings, we designated 8,289 as land held for investment, 1,433 acres as held for development, 2,115 acres as held for sale and 1 acre for discontinued operations.  It is expected that all of our planned developments will either be subdivided and sold as parcels of land, or be developed into single and multi-family housing.

The real estate industry is cyclical and is subject to numerous economic factors including general business conditions, changes in interest rates, inflation and oversupply of properties.  Any sustained period of weakening business or economic conditions will impact the demand for the type of properties we intend to develop. Management continues to monitor the progress of residential home sales within the Northeast region.

With recent changes in management and in light of the economic environment, we will continue to evaluate our strategic plan and our master development plan. We have reviewed the Companies land inventory, oil, gas and mineral rights and development portfolio with a view to maximize shareholder value. As in the past, we will continue to consider opportunistic asset sales of non-core investment properties as a means of funding future operations.

For Fiscal 2014, we intend to continue selective sales of land, some of which may be treated as Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges under the Internal Revenue Code.

We also have generated revenue through the selective timbering of our land.  We rely on the advice of our forester, who is engaged on a consulting basis and who receives a commission on each stumpage contract, for the timing and selection of certain parcels for timbering.  Our forester gives significant attention to protecting the environment and maximizing the value of these parcels for future timber harvests.  We have not entered into any new timber harvest contracts for the timbering of our lands since March 2012 in order to provide ample time for the regeneration of trees.  Our forester will monitor the growth and timbering will resume when we, in consultation with our forester, deem prudent.

The Jack Frost National Golf Course is managed by Billy Casper Golf, LLC, a nationally-recognized golf course management company.  With a continued emphasis on course maintenance, along with the natural maturation of the fairways, Jack Frost National has become one of the premier golf facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Year to year financial performance continues to improve.

Business Segments

We currently operate in two business segments, which consist of Real Estate Management/Rental Operations and Land Resource Management.  Our business segments were determined from our internal organization and management reporting, which are based primarily on differences in services we provide.  Financial information about our segments can be found in Note 15 to our audited financial statements.  

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations consists of: investment properties leased to others located in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota and Louisiana; recreational club activities and services to the trusts that operate resort residential communities; sales of investment properties; and rental of land and land improvements.

Land Resource Management

Land Resource Management consists of: land sales; land purchases; timbering operations; the Jack Frost National Golf Course, and a real estate development division.  Timbering operations consist of selective timbering on our land holdings.  Contracts are entered into for parcels that have had the timber selectively marked.  The real estate development division is responsible for the residential land development activities which include overseeing the construction of single and multi-family homes and development of infrastructure.

            Funds expended to date for real estate development have been primarily for infrastructure improvements and home construction in the Laurelwoods II and Boulder Lake Village communities.  Construction of 22 single family homes and



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four duplex homes in Laurelwoods II have been completed.  The construction of 18 condominium units within Building J at Boulder Lake Village on Big Boulder Lake have been completed as well.  Of these projects, all of the single family homes, duplex units and the 18 condominium units have been sold. Other expenditures for our development projects in the planning phases include fees for architects, engineers, consultants, studies and permits.

Competition

Our Real Estate Management/Rental Operations segment faces competition from similar retail centers that are near our retail properties with respect to the renewal of leases and re-letting of space as leases expire.  Any new competitive properties that are developed close to our existing properties may impact our ability to lease space to creditworthy tenants.  Increased competition for tenants may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise planned to make or may also have a downward impact on rental prices, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Planned Real Estate Development

We have constructed 22 of 23 planned single family homes and eight of 44 duplex units in Phase I and Phase II of the Laurelwoods II community. In addition, we have constructed 18 of 144 planned condominium units at the Boulder Lake Village on Big Boulder Lake condominium community.  Of these projects, all of the single family homes, duplex units and the 18 condominium units have been sold.

The real estate industry is cyclical and is subject to numerous economic factors including general business conditions, changes in interest rates, inflation and oversupply of properties.  Any sustained period of weakening business or economic conditions will impact the demand for the type of properties we intend to develop. Management continues to monitor the progress of residential home sales within the Northeast region.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, or Fiscal 2014, we intend to continue selective sales of land, some of which may be treated as 1031 tax deferred exchanges under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Executive Officers of the Registrants

Name and Title

Age

Office Held Since

Bruce Beaty, President and Chief Executive Officer

55

2011

Richard T. Frey, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

63

2012

Cynthia A. Van Horn, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

50

2012

Bruce Beaty has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder since his appointment on August 12, 2011.  Mr. Beaty has served as a Director of the Companies since April 2006.  In addition, Mr. Beaty has been the Managing Partner of Asterion Capital LLC, an investment management firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, since he founded that company in February 2004.

Richard T. Frey has served as the Companies Chief Operating Officer since January 1, 2012.  Since October 2001, Mr. Frey has served as Vice President.  From 1992 until October 2001, Mr. Frey was employed as our Director of Food Services at both the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Areas.

Cynthia A.  Van Horn has served as the Companies Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since January 1, 2012.  From October 1996 until December 31, 2011, Mrs. Van Horn served as Controller.  From November 1995 until October 1996, Mrs. Van Horn was employed as the Companies Accounting Manager.   

The executive officers are elected or appointed by our Boards of Directors to serve until the election or appointment and qualification of their successors or their earlier death, resignation or removal.



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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Our business faces significant risks. Some of the following risks relate principally to our business and the industry and statutory and regulatory environment in which we operate. Other risks relate principally to the securities markets and ownership of our stock. The risks described below may not be the only risks we face. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risk factors actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer, and the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry

We are exposed to risks associated with real estate development.

We have extensive real estate holdings near our mountain resorts and elsewhere in the United States.  The value of our real property and the revenue from related development activities may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including:

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unexpected construction costs or delays;

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government regulations and changes in real estate, zoning, land use, environmental or tax laws;

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attractiveness of the properties to prospective purchasers and tenants;

·

local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in an area);

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competition from other available property or space;

·

potential liabilities under environmental and other laws;

·

our ability to obtain adequate insurance;

·

interest rate levels and the availability of financing; and

·

national and local economic climate.

A downturn in the demand for residential real estate or the increase in the supply of real estate available for sale and declining prices could adversely impact our business.

The real estate development industry is cyclical in nature and is particularly vulnerable to unpredictable shifts in regional and national economic conditions.  The United States housing market suffered a dramatic downturn in July 2007.  The collapse of the housing market contributed to the recession in the national economy, which exerted further downward pressure on housing demand and resulted in an oversupply of existing homes for sale nationwide.  As a result of this downturn, our real estate sales and revenues were adversely affected.  Resort vacation unit rental and ownership is a discretionary activity entailing relatively high costs, and a further decline in the regional or national economies where we operate could adversely impact our real estate development operations.  Accordingly, if market conditions were to worsen, the demand for our real estate products could further decline, negatively impacting our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

If the market values of our home sites, our remaining inventory of completed homes and other developed real estate assets were to drop below the book value of those properties, we would be required to write-down the book value of those properties, which would have an adverse effect on our balance sheet and our earnings.

We have owned the majority of our land for many years, having acquired most of our land in the 1960s.  Consequently, we have a very low cost basis in the majority of our land holdings.  We have subdivided and developed parcels with infrastructure improvements and also constructed a golf course and clubhouse, which required significant capital expenditures.  Many of these costs are capitalized as part of the book value of the land development.  Adverse market conditions, in certain circumstances, may require the book value of the real estate assets to be decreased, often referred to as a write-down or impairment.  A write-down of an asset would decrease the value of the asset on our balance sheet and would reduce our earnings for the period in which the write-down is recorded.

            During Fiscal 2012, we recorded total asset impairment costs of $70,700 which related to the write-down of two properties in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania due to current market conditions.  During Fiscal 2013, we recorded total asset impairment costs of $3,700,000 which related to the write-down of $3,500,000 for the Boulder Lake Village 126-unbuilt condominium units and $200,000 for the Flower Fields property located in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. If market conditions were to continue to deteriorate, and the market values of our home sites, remaining homes held in inventory



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and other land developments were to fall below the book value of these assets, we could be required to take additional write-downs of the book value of those assets.

If we are not able to obtain suitable financing, our business and results of operations may decline.

Our business and earnings depend substantially on our ability to obtain financing for the development of our residential communities, whether from bank borrowings, public offerings or private placements of debt or equity.  Our $9,000,000 revolving credit facility and our $3,100,000 on demand line of credit have expired.  There was no outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility or the demand line of credit of as of October 31, 2013. Approximately $14,252,000 of our long term debt is due and payable at various times from October 2014 through August 2031.  

If we are not able to obtain suitable financing at reasonable terms or replace existing debt and credit facilities when they become due or expire, our costs for borrowings will likely increase and our revenues may decrease, or we could be precluded from continuing our operations at current levels.

Competition and market conditions relating to our real estate management operations could adversely affect our operating results.

We face competition from similar retail centers that are near our retail properties with respect to the renewal of leases and re-letting of space as leases expire. Any new competitive properties that are developed close to our existing properties also may impact our ability to lease space to creditworthy tenants. Increased competition for tenants may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise planned to make or may also have a downward impact on rental prices. Any unbudgeted capital improvements could adversely affect our results of operations. Also, to the extent we are unable to renew leases or re-let space as leases expire, it would result in decreased cash flow from tenants and could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our retail properties are subject to adverse market conditions, such as population trends and changing demographics, income, sales and property tax laws, availability and costs of financing, construction costs and weather conditions that may increase energy costs, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations. If the sales of stores operating at our properties were to decline significantly due to economic conditions, the risk that our tenants will be unable to fulfill the terms of their leases or will enter into bankruptcy may increase. Economic and market conditions have a substantial impact on the performance of our anchor and other tenants and may impact the ability of our tenants to make lease payments and to renew their leases. If, as a result of such tenant difficulties, our properties do not generate sufficient income to meet our operating expenses, including debt service, our results of operations would be adversely affected.

Our business is subject to heavy environmental and land use regulation.

We are subject to a wide variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to land use and development and to environmental compliance and permitting obligations, including those related to the use, storage, discharge, emission and disposal of hazardous materials.  Any failure to comply with these laws could result in capital or operating expenditures or the imposition of severe penalties or restrictions on our operations that could adversely affect our present and future resort operations and real estate development.  In addition, these laws and regulations could change in a manner that materially and adversely affects our ability to conduct our business or to implement desired expansions and improvements to our facilities.

We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business.

We are, from time to time, subject to various legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted. Any such claims, whether with or without merit, could be time-consuming and expensive to defend and could divert managements attention and resources. While management believes we have adequate insurance coverage and accrued loss contingencies for all known matters, we cannot assure that the outcome of all current or future litigation will not have a material adverse effect on us.

Implementation of existing and future legislation, rulings, standards and interpretations from the FASB or other regulatory bodies could affect the presentation of our financial statements and related disclosures.

Future regulatory requirements could significantly change our current accounting practices and disclosures. Such changes in the presentation of our financial statements and related disclosures could change the interpretation or perception of our financial position and results of operations.




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If we are unable to retain our key executive personnel and hire additional personnel as required, our business and prospects for growth could suffer.

We believe that our operations and future development are dependent upon the continued services of our key executive personnel.  Moreover, we believe our future success will depend in large part upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled management employees.  If one or more members of our management team or other key personnel become unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions and if additional key personnel cannot be hired as needed, our business and prospects for growth could be materially adversely affected.

The cyclical nature of the forest products industry could adversely affect our timbering operations.

Our results of operations are affected by the cyclical nature of the forest products industry.  Historical prices for logs and wood products have been volatile, and we, like other participants in the forest products industry, have limited direct influence over the time and extent of price changes for logs and wood products. The demand for logs and wood products is affected primarily by the level of new residential construction activity and, to a lesser extent, repair and remodeling activity and other industrial uses. The demand for logs is also affected by the demand for wood chips in the pulp and paper markets. These activities are, in turn, subject to fluctuations due to, among other factors:

·

changes in domestic and international economic conditions;

·

interest rates;

·

population growth and changing demographics; and

·

seasonal weather cycles (e.g., dry summers, wet winters).

Decreases in the level of residential construction activity generally reduce demand for logs and wood products. This results in lower revenues, profits and cash flows in our Land Resources Management segment. In addition, industry-wide increases in the supply of logs and wood products during favorable price environments can also lead to downward pressure on prices. Timber owners generally increase production volumes for logs and wood products during favorable price environments. Such increased production, however, when coupled with even modest declines in demand for these products in general, could lead to oversupply and lower prices.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

We do not expect to pay dividends on our common stock.

Although we have previously declared and paid dividends on our common stock in the past, we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain any future earnings to finance the continued expansion and development of our business. As a result, our dividend policy could depress the market price for our common stock.

We are effectively controlled by Kimco Realty Services, Inc., and other shareholders have little ability to influence our business.

As of January 28, 2014, Kimco Realty Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corporation, owned at least 1,425,154 shares, or approximately 58% of our outstanding voting stock. Kimco Realty Services is able to exercise significant control over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate actions, such as mergers and other business combination transactions.  This concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control over us unless it is supported by Kimco Realty Services.  Accordingly, your ability to influence us through voting your shares is very limited.

Mr. Frederick N. Kurz, Jr., the Chairman of our Boards of Directors, is also Vice President and General Manager of Kimco Realty Corporation.

Our common stock is thinly traded. Our stock price may fluctuate more than the stock market as a whole.

             As a result of the thin trading market for our stock, its market price may fluctuate significantly more than the stock market as a whole or the stock prices of similar companies.  Of the 2,450,424 shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 28, 2014, approximately 42% of such shares are beneficially owned by persons other than Kimco Realty Services, our controlling shareholder.  Without a larger float, our common stock will be less liquid than the



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stock of companies with broader public ownership, and, as a result, the trading prices for our common stock may be more volatile. Among other things, trading of a relatively small volume of our common stock may have a greater impact on the trading price for our stock than would be the case if our public float were larger.

If we go private, holders of our securities will be subject to the risks of an investment in a private rather than a public company.

On November 25, 2013, the Company filed with the SEC a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement and accompanying Offer to Purchase, as amended, notifying shareholders that the Company is offering to purchase for cash, all of its common shares held by holders of 99 or fewer shares of Blue Ridge as of November 21, 2013 at a purchase price of $11.00 per share. The Offer price represents a premium of approximately 37% to the closing price of the Companys common shares of $8.00 on the OTC Markets as of the close of business on November 20, 2013. In addition to the $11.00 per share purchase price, Blue Ridge is offering each tendering holder of 99 or fewer shares a $100 bonus upon completion of the Offer for properly executed tenders of all shares beneficially owned by such holder which are received and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time of the Offer. In connection with the Offer, if the results of the Offer allow, Blue Ridge intends to deregister its common shares with the SEC and take the Company private. The Offer presents some potential advantages as well as some potential risks and disadvantages to our continuing shareholders and to the Company, including the following:

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successful completion of the Offering could decrease our shareholder servicing costs by reducing the number of odd lot accounts;

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successful completion of the Offering could further decrease our costs if the Company ceases to be a reporting company as the Company would no longer be required to file certain reports with the SEC and would not be subject to the SECs requirements for proxy statements;

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in addition to the cost savings involved in the Companys ceasing to be a reporting company, management will be free to spend more time focused on the Companys business; and

·

continuing shareholders may benefit from any profitability, earnings or cash flow of the Company in the future.

If the Offer is completed, continuing shareholders (i.e., holders of the Companys shares who do not or cannot tender any shares in the Offer):

·

may suffer losses if the Company does not establish profitability and sustain earnings and cash flow in the future;

·

will be subject to risk of a decline in the Companys results of operations and potential adverse effects on the Company from an inability to obtain adequate working capital;

·

will likely experience a reduction in the already limited liquidity of the Companys shares, thus making a sale in the market more difficult if the Company ceases to be a reporting company;

·

will not experience a significant increase in their respective ownership percentages of the Companys shares; and

·

will, especially if an unaffiliated shareholder, likely have less access to information about Blue Ridge if the Company ceases to be a reporting company.

         After the Offer and deregistration, there may not be a sufficient number of shares outstanding and publicly traded following the Offer to ensure a continued trading market in the shares in any over-the-counter market.  The continued quotation of our common shares as well as the availability of any over-the-counter trading in our common shares will depend, in part, on the nature and extent of continued publicly available information about Blue Ridge.  Although we currently intend to continue to provide audited annual financial statements and unaudited quarterly financial statements to our shareholders, there would be no requirement that we do so.  Further, under Rule 15c2-11, brokers and dealers are prohibited from publishing any quotation for a security, directly or indirectly, or submitting any such quotation for publication, in any quotation medium unless such broker or dealer has in its records the documents and information required by the rule (Paragraph A Current Information), and, based upon a review of such information together with any other documents and information required by the rule (Paragraph B Information), has a reasonable basis under the



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circumstances for believing that the Paragraph A Information is accurate in all material respects, and that the sources of the Paragraph A information are reliable.  Market Makers may post quotations in securities of companies with limited financial information only if they can demonstrate to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that the requirements of Rule 15c2-11 are being satisfied.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company

At October 31, 2013, the properties of Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries consisted of 11,090 acres of land owned by Blue Ridge, Northeast Land Company, Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, Flower Fields Motel, LLC, Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC and Blue Ridge WMN, LLC.  These properties included the Jack Frost National Golf Course, a commercial property comprised of 3 acres of vacant land, one shopping center, two single family homes held for investment, a sewage treatment facility, a corporate headquarters building and other miscellaneous facilities.  At October 31, 2013, Blue Ridge also owned two retail stores leased to affiliates of Walgreen Company.  

At October 31, 2013, Blue Ridge owned 10,985 acres of land in the Pocono Mountain region of Northeast Pennsylvania.  The majority of this property is leased to various hunting clubs.  Blue Ridge owns and leases to Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc. an 18-hole golf facility known as Jack Frost National Golf Club, which is located on 203 acres near White Haven, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.  It is managed by Billy Casper Golf, LLC, an unaffiliated third party operator.  Blue Ridge owns two single family homes held for investment.  Blue Ridge owns a sewage treatment facility that serves the resort housing at the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area. The facility has the capacity of treating up to 400,000 gallons of wastewater per day.  Blue Ridge also owns The Stretch, an exclusive members-only fishing club located along a two mile stretch of the Tunkhannock Creek in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.  Blue Ridges corporate office building is located at the intersection of Route 940 and Mosey Wood Road in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.

During Fiscal Year 2012, Blue Ridge owned and leased to Jack in the Box Eastern Division, L.P., a retail store located in Anahuac, Texas.  The property consisted of a free standing Jack in the Box restaurant, including 1 acre of land, with approximately 4,981 square feet of leasable space. On November 30, 2011, Blue Ridge sold the Jack in the Box including 1 acre of land to Phyllis Enfield Trust and the lease was terminated.

During Fiscal Year 2012, Blue Ridge owned the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Areas properties, located on approximately 201 acres of land, which were leased under a direct financing lease to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for a 28 year period beginning December 1, 2005.  On December 15, 2011, Blue Ridge sold the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.  

Northeast Land Company owns 89 acres of land located in the Pocono Mountains.  

Coursey Commons Shopping Center, located in East Baton Rouge Parrish, Louisiana, is owned by Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge.  The center consists of 9 acres, which includes approximately 67,750 square feet of retail space.  As of October 31, 2013, there were 16 tenants leasing 62,955 square feet, which represents 93% of the total square footage.

Flower Fields Motel, LLC owns approximately 3 acres of vacant commercial property located along Route 611 in Tannersville, Pennsylvania.  The property was the former location of a motel and two cottage buildings which were demolished during the summer of 2008.

Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC owns and leases to Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc., a retail store in Toms River, New Jersey.  The property consists of a free standing Walgreens store, including 2 acres of land, with approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space.

Blue Ridge WMN, LLC owns and leases to Walgreen Co., Inc., a retail store located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The property consists of a free standing Walgreens store, including 2 acres of land, with approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space.




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Big Boulder Corporation

Effective October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge continuing as the surviving corporation.

At October 31, 2013, the properties owned by Big Boulder consisted of 748 acres located in the Pocono Mountains.  The properties included a sewage treatment facility, the Boulder View Tavern and the Big Boulder Lake Mountain Club.

During Fiscal 2012, Big Boulder owned the Big Boulder Ski Area, located on approximately 110 acres of land, which was leased under a direct financing lease to JFBB Ski Areas Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for a 28 year period beginning December 1, 2005.  On December 15, 2011, Big Boulder sold the Big Boulder Ski Area to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.  

A sewage treatment facility was constructed by Big Boulder to serve the resort housing within the Big Boulder Ski Area tract.  The facility has the capacity of treating 225,000 gallons of wastewater per day.  

Big Boulder also constructed Boulder View Tavern, which consists of 8,800 square feet and is located on the eastern shore of Big Boulder Lake, Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.  The restaurant initially commenced operations in May 1986.  Effective December 1, 2008, Management entered into a lease agreement with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, to lease the facility for a 5 year period with two 5-year renewal options.  The restaurant has dining capacity for 100 patrons.

Big Boulder, now by merger Blue Ridge, also owns the Big Boulder Lake Mountain Club, which includes a 175-acre lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, boat docks and accompanying buildings.  Big Boulder leased the facility to Appletree Management Group, Inc. to operate the Lake Mountain Club.  Effective October 31, 2013, the lease was terminated.  Effective, November 1, 2013, Management entered into a lease agreement with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, to lease the facility for a 5 year period.

ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are presently a party to certain lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of our business.  We believe that none of our current legal proceedings will be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.



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PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

STOCK AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Market Price of Common Stock

Our common stock was quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol BLRGZ until October 31, 2013.  As a result of the merger of Big Boulder with and into Blue Ridge, our common stock was quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol BRRED from November 1, 2013 until December 2, 2013, at which time the symbol changed to BRRE.  There has been a limited and sporadic trading market for our common stock.  Our management does not believe such limited activity constitutes an established public trading market.  As of January 28, 2014, we had approximately 350 holders of record of our common stock.

The following table sets forth the high asked and low bid price quotations as reported on the monthly statistical reports of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. for each quarter of Fiscal 2013 and 2012. No dividends were paid on common stock in any such period.

Fiscal Year 2013

HIGH ASKED

LOW BID

First Quarter

9.00

7.35

Second Quarter

8.78

7.75

Third Quarter

8.10

7.25

Fourth Quarter

10.25

7.70


Fiscal Year 2012

HIGH ASKED

LOW BID

First Quarter

8.00

5.30

Second Quarter

11.62

7.00

Third Quarter

10.00

8.00

Fourth Quarter

8.01

8.00


The reported quotations represent prices between dealers, do not reflect retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.

   Dividend Policy

We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance our operations and expand our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, and other factors the Board of Directors deems relevant.

STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph compares the percentage change in the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock (BRRE) during the Companies five fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 to the cumulative total return of the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and the PHLX Housing Sector (HGX) Index during such period.  

Our management has determined that it is appropriate to compare the Companies cumulative total shareholder return with the cumulative total return of the PHLX Housing Sector (HGX) Index, which is an index composed of 20 smaller companies whose primary lines of business are directly associated with the U.S. housing construction market.

The comparison assumes that $100 was invested at the beginning of such period in the Companies shares of common stock (BRRE), in the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and in the PHLX Housing Sector (HGX) Index and assumes the reinvestment of any dividends.

 

 



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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

You should read the following selected financial data together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this report and the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section and other financial data included in this report.

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries

and Big Boulder Corporation and Subsidiaries (See Note 1)

COMBINED SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

10/31/13

10/31/12

10/31/11

10/31/10

10/31/09

Revenues from continuing operations

$11,300,347 

$7,129,708 

$5,679,146 

$5,414,279 

$15,497,265 

Net loss from continuing operations

($624,561)

($1,214,912)

($2,587,540)

($3,815,759)

($250,859)

Net loss from continuing operations per combined share

($0.26)

($0.49)

($1.06)

($1.56)

($0.10)

Revenues from discontinued operations

$15,000 

$26,915 

$509,608 

$472,951 

$399,401 

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

$5,095 

($43,722)

$112,775 

$406,679 

$400,105 

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations per combined share

$0.01 

($0.02)

$0.05 

$0.17 

$0.16 

Net (loss) income

($619,466)

($1,258,634)

($2,474,765)

($3,409,080)

$149,246 

Net (loss) income per combined share

($0.25)

($0.51)

($1.01)

($1.39)

$0.06 

Cash dividends per combined share

$0 

$0 

$0 

$0 

$0 

Combined shares outstanding

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

Total assets

$46,042,000 

$50,571,492 

$65,105,709 

$70,257,390 

$72,959,381 

Debt (includes discontinued operations)

$14,251,685 

$16,880,416 

$28,123,504 

$28,947,454 

$26,294,719 

Shareholders' equity

$28,494,879 

$27,820,445 

$29,753,937 

$32,797,583 

$35,831,330 



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ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Over the past 30 years, we have developed resort residential communities adjacent to the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Areas located in Lake Harmony, Kidder Township, Pennsylvania.  These communities are located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, a popular recreation destination for local and regional visitors, especially from the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.  The scenic hills and valleys of the Pocono Mountains offer many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding and other sports.

At October 31, 2013, we owned 11,825 acres of land in Northeastern Pennsylvania along with 13 acres of land in various other states.  Of these land holdings, we designated 8,289 acres as held for investment, 1,433 acres as held for development, 2,115 acres as held for sale and 1 acre for discontinued operations.  It is expected that all of our planned developments will either be subdivided and sold as parcels of land, or be developed into single and multi-family housing.

The real estate industry is cyclical and is subject to numerous economic factors including general business conditions, changes in interest rates, inflation and oversupply of properties.  Any sustained period of weakening business or economic conditions will impact the demand for the type of properties we intend to develop. Management continues to monitor the progress of residential home sales within the Northeast.

With recent changes in management and in light of the economic environment, we will continue to evaluate our strategic plan and our master development plan. We have reviewed the Companies land inventory, oil, gas and mineral rights and development portfolio with a view to maximize shareholder value. As in the past, we will continue to consider opportunistic asset sales of non-core investment properties as a means of funding future operations.

For Fiscal 2013, we intend to continue selective sales of land, some of which may be treated as Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges under the Internal Revenue Code.

We also have generated revenue through the selective timbering of our land.  We rely on the advice of our forester, who is engaged on a consulting basis and who receives a commission on each stumpage contract, for the timing and selection of certain parcels for timbering.  Our forester gives significant attention to protecting the environment and maximizing the value of these parcels for future timber harvests.  We have not entered into any new timber harvest contracts for the timbering of our lands since March 2012 in order to provide ample time for the regeneration of trees.  Our forester will monitor the growth and timbering will resume when we, in consultation with our forester, deem prudent.

The Jack Frost National Golf Course is managed by Billy Casper Golf, LLC, a nationally-recognized golf course management company.  With a continued emphasis on course maintenance, along with the natural maturation of the fairways, Jack Frost National has become one of the premier golf facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Year to year financial performance continues to improve.

As a result of the Companies focus on real estate activities, we present our balance sheet in an unclassified presentation using the alternate format in order to reflect our assets and liabilities in order of their importance.

Recent Developments

On August 29, 2013, the Companies entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) between Big Boulder Corporation and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company.  The Merger Agreement provided for the merger of Big Boulder Corporation with and into Blue Ridge Real Estate Company with Blue Ridge being the surviving corporation.

On October 18, 2013, at a special shareholder meeting, the Companies shareholders approved and adopted the Merger Agreement, by and between Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.  

On October 21, 2013, the Companies filed Articles of Merger with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to which Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge effective as of 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013, with Blue Ridge continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Big Boulder ceased.

              On October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, and pursuant to the merger (i) each issued and outstanding common share of Big Boulder was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one



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post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (ii) each issued and outstanding common share of Blue Ridge was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (iii) Blue Ridge adopted Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation which set forth, among other things, that (x) the number of authorized shares of common stock of Blue Ridge increased to 6,000,000, (y) the shares of Blue Ridge are uncertificated, and (z) immediately after the merger effective time, every two outstanding post-merger Blue Ridge common shares were combined into and automatically became one post-merger Blue Ridge common share.  Following the merger, on November 1, 2013, shares of Blue Ridge ceased trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BLRGZ and began trading on the OTC Markets under the temporary symbol BRRED, and on December 2, 2013 began trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BRRE.

Effective October 31, 2013, the lease with Appletree Management Group for the operation of the Lake Mountain Club was terminated.

Effective November 1, 2013, Blue Ridge entered into a concession lease with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for the operation of the Lake Mountain Club. According to the Agreement, the lease term is for a period of five years unless renewed or terminated.

On November 6, 2013, Blue Ridge closed on the sale to Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., through a Cooperative Agreement with The Pennsylvania Game Commission, for approximately 2,114 acres of land in Buck and Bear Creek Townships, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for the aggregate purchase price of $5,050,000.  The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes.

On November 25, 2013, Blue Ridge filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)  a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement and accompanying Offer to Purchase, as amended by First Amendment (the First Amendment) dated December 26, 2013, as amended by Second Amendment (the Second Amendment) dated January 6, 2014, as amended by Third Amendment (the Third Amendment) dated January 10, 2014, and as amended by the Fourth Amendment (the Fourth Amendment) dated January 17, 2014, notifying shareholders that the Company is offering to purchase for cash, all of its common shares held by holders of 99 or fewer shares of Blue Ridge as of November 21, 2013 at a purchase price of $11.00 per share. The Offer price represents a premium of approximately 37% to the closing price of the Companys common shares of $8.00 on the OTC Markets as of the close of business on November 20, 2013. In addition to the $11.00 per share purchase price, Blue Ridge is offering each tendering holder of 99 or fewer shares a $100 bonus upon completion of the Offer for properly executed tenders of all shares beneficially owned by such holder which are received and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time of the Offer. In connection with the Offer, if the results of the Offer allow, Blue Ridge intends to deregister its common shares with the SEC and take the Company private.  The Offer was set to expire on January 17, 2014. As disclosed in the Fourth Amendment, on January 17, 2014, the Board of Directors made the decision to extend the offer to purchase until February 7, 2014.

On November 30, 2013, BBC Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, formerly a subsidiary of Big Boulder Corporation, merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge being the surviving corporation.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

We have identified the most critical accounting policies upon which our financial reporting depends.  The critical policies and estimates were determined by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments.  The most critical accounting policies identified relate to deferred tax liabilities, the valuation of land development costs and long-lived assets, and revenue recognition.

Revenues are derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of real estate, management of investment properties, home construction, property management services, timbering, golf activities, and leasing activities.  Revenues are recognized as services are performed, except as noted below.

We recognize income on the disposition of real estate using the full accrual method.  The full accrual method is appropriate at closing when the sales contract has been signed, the buyer has arranged permanent financing and the risks and rewards associated with ownership have been transferred to the buyer.  In the few instances that the Companies finance the sale, a minimum 20% down payment is required from the buyers.  The remaining financed purchase price is not subject to subordination.  Down payments of less than 20% are accounted for as deposits.

             The costs of developing land for resale as resort homes and the costs of constructing certain related amenities are allocated to the specific parcels to which the costs relate. Such costs, as well as the costs of construction of the resort



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homes, are charged to operations as sales occur. Land held for resale and resort homes under construction are stated at lower of cost or market.

Timbering revenues from stumpage contracts are recognized at the time a stumpage contract is signed. At the time a stumpage contract is signed, the risk of ownership is passed to the buyer at a fixed, determinable cost.  There is no transfer of title in connection with these contracts.  Reasonable assurance of collectibility is determined by the date of signing and, at that time, the obligations of the Companies are satisfied.  Therefore, full accrual recognition at the time of contract execution is appropriate.

Deferred income consists of rents, dues and deposits on land or home sales. These rents, which are not yet earned, are rents from the Companies commercial properties that have been paid in advance.  Dues are dues paid in advance related to memberships in the Companies hunting and fishing clubs and golf course memberships paid. Revenues related to the hunting and fishing clubs and golf course memberships are recognized over the seasonal period that the dues cover.  We recognize revenue related to the fishing club over a five month period from May through September, and the golf course over a seven month period, from April through October.  Deposits are required on land and home sales.

Managements estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities is primarily based on the difference between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of depreciable assets, like-kind exchanges of assets, net operating losses, stock options and accruals.  Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Real estate development projects are stated at cost unless an impairment exists, in which case the project is written down to fair value in accordance with GAAP.  We capitalize as land and land development costs, the original acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest incurred on costs related to land under development and other related costs (engineering, surveying, landscaping, etc.) until the property reaches its intended use.  Because the development projects are considered as long-lived assets under GAAP, we are required to regularly review the carrying value of each of the projects and write down the value of those projects when we believe the values are not recoverable.  The cost of sales for individual parcels of real estate or condominium units within a project is determined using the relative sales value method.  Revenue is recognized upon signing of the applicable closing documents, at which time a binding contract is in effect, the buyer has arranged for permanent financing and the Companies are assured of payment in full.  In addition, at the time of closing, the risks and rewards associated with ownership have been transferred to the buyer.  Selling expenses are recorded when incurred.

Long-lived assets, namely properties, are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is provided principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Upon sale or retirement of the asset, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in income.  We test for recoverability our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In that event, we utilize either or both a discounted cash flow method or comparable sale pricing method to determine a fair market value.  If our use of one or both of these methods indicates that the carrying value of the asset is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized in operating income. An impairment loss is the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset less cost to sell.  An impairment loss is recognized during the period in which the impairment is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable.

Management reassessed the carrying value of the Boulder Lake Village condominium project following its evaluation of trends in the local real estate market, which management, the Board of Directors and Audit Committee determined were not reflecting the recovery recently experienced nationally.  In determining the impairment, management performed a discounted cash flow analysis based on reduced estimates regarding the unit sales prices to be realized.  A commercial land lot was also determined to be impaired based on a new sales listing price, which used recent comparable sales to determine the fair market value of the lot, less selling and closing costs.  The Jack Frost National Golf Course and surrounding personal residence development also indicated possible impairment, which management, the Board of Directors and Audit Committee concluded no impairment charge was necessary, due to an appraisal obtained during the year, which indicated the fair market value was in excess of the carrying value.

Assets are classified as long lived assets held for sale when they are expected to be sold within the next year.  The amount in long lived assets held for sale at October 31, 2013 includes 2,115 acres of land which was sold to the Wildlands, Inc. (Pennsylvania Game Commission) on November 6, 2013 for $5,050,000.  The long lived asset held for sale at October 31, 2012 included 377 acres of land, which was sold to Hanson Aggregates on June 28, 2013.



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Significant judgment is applied in assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets.  In accordance with GAAP, a valuation allowance is established against a deferred tax asset if, based on the available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that such asset will not be realized.  The realization of a deferred tax asset ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income in either the carryback or carryforward periods under tax law.  We assess the need for valuation allowances for deferred tax assets based on GAAPs more-likely-than-not realization threshold criteria.  In our assessment, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets.  Forming a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed is difficult when there is significant negative evidence such as cumulative losses in recent years.  This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, consistency and magnitude of current and cumulative income and losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryback or carryforward periods, our experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards being used before expiration, and tax planning alternatives.

Our assessment of the need for a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets includes assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns.  Changes in existing tax laws or rates could affect our actual tax results and our future business results may affect the amount of our deferred tax liabilities or the valuation of our deferred tax assets over time.  Our accounting for deferred tax assets represents our best estimate of future events.

Due to uncertainties in the estimation process, particularly with respect to changes in facts and circumstances in future reporting periods (carryforward period assumptions), actual results could differ from the estimates used in our analysis.  Our assumptions require significant judgment because the residential home building industry and land sales are cyclical and highly sensitive to changes in economic conditions.  If our results of operations are less than projected and there is insufficient objectively verifiable positive evidence to support the more-likely-than-not realization of our deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance would be required to reduce or eliminate our deferred tax assets.

Our deferred tax assets consist principally of the recognition of losses primarily driven by inventory impairments.  In accordance with GAAP, we assessed whether a valuation allowance should be established based on our determination of whether it was more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets would not be realized, we recorded valuation allowances against our state net operating loss carryforwards for the amount not expected to be used.

At October 31, 2013, we expect to utilize all prior year federal tax loss carryforwards resulting from losses incurred for federal income tax purposes on our Fiscal 2014 federal income tax return, which will offset our approximately $5,000,000 gain on a land sale which occurred on November 6, 2013.

We file tax returns in the various states in which we do business.  Each state has its own statutes regarding the use of tax loss carryforwards.  Some of the states in which we do business do not allow for the carry forward of losses while others allow for carry forwards for 5 years to 20 years.

Interest, real estate taxes, and insurance costs, including those costs associated with holding unimproved land, are normally charged to expense as incurred. Interest cost incurred during construction of facilities is capitalized as part of the cost of such facilities. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, and major renewals and betterments are added to property accounts.

We sponsor a defined benefit pension plan as detailed in footnote 8 to the accompanying combined financial statements.  The accounting for pension costs is determined by specialized accounting and actuarial methods using numerous estimates, including discount rates, expected long-term investment returns on plan assets, employee turnover, mortality and retirement ages, and future salary increases.  Changes in these key assumptions can have a significant effect on the pension plans impact on the Companies financial statements.  We engage the services of an independent actuary and investment consultant to assist us in determining these assumptions and in calculating pension income.  The expected long-term rate of return on assets is 7.5%.  The pension plan is currently underfunded and, accordingly, the Companies have made contributions to the fund of $279,000 and $564,358 in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, respectively.  The Companies expect to contribute $491,350 to the pension plan in Fiscal 2014.  Future benefit accruals under the pension plan ceased as of August 31, 2010.  The Companies also have a 401(k) pension plan that is available to all full time employees.  Effective August 1, 2010, the Companies match 50% of employee salary deferral contributions up to 3% of their pay for each payroll period.



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The Companies recognize as compensation expense an amount equal to the grant date fair value of the stock options issued over the required service period.  Compensation cost was measured using the modified prospective approach.

The fair value of each option award is estimated at the date of grant using an option pricing model.  Expected volatilities are based upon historical volatilities of the Companies stock.  The Companies use historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations with the valuation model.  The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.  There were no outstanding options at October 31, 2013 and 2012.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

Results of Operations

FISCAL 2013 VERSUS FISCAL 2012

Net Income

   For Fiscal 2013, we reported a net loss of ($619,466), or ($0.25) per combined share, as compared with a net loss of ($1,258,634), or ($.51) per combined share for Fiscal 2012.

Revenues

   Combined revenue of $11,300,347 in Fiscal 2013 represents an increase of $4,170,639, or 58%, compared to $7,129,708 for Fiscal 2012. Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue decreased $14,594, or 1%, compared to Fiscal 2012.  Land Resource Management revenue increased $4,185,233, or 96%, compared to Fiscal 2012.

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   The Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue was $2,773,347 in Fiscal 2013 as compared to $2,787,941 in Fiscal 2012, which represented a decrease of $14,594, or 1%. This was primarily attributable to a decrease in rental income derived from our investment properties in our rental communities that have been sold.

Land Resource Management

   Land Resource Management revenue was $8,527,000 in Fiscal 2013 as compared to $4,341,767 for Fiscal 2012, an increase of $4,185,233, or 96%. This was the result of land sales totaling $6,632,000, three condominium sales totaling $644,500 in the Boulder Lake Village development and the sale of one investment property for $227,500. In Fiscal 2012, new homes sales consisted of nine condominiums in Boulder Lake Village development ($2,034,000) and three duplexes in the Laurelwoods II development ($667,000) totaling $2,701,000.

   Timbering revenue in Fiscal 2013 was $0 as compared to $318,817 for Fiscal 2012 for a decrease of $318,817, or 100%. Jack Frost National Golf Course revenue in Fiscal 2013 was $1,023,000 as compared to $989,902 for Fiscal 2012, an increase of $33,098, or 3% primarily driven by increased cart rentals ($58,459), range fees ($10,938) and retail sales ($5,223). These increases were offset by reduced green fees ($32,185) and membership dues ($10,201).

Operating Costs

   Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   Operating costs associated with Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations for Fiscal 2013 were $1,877,490 as compared to $1,944,426 for Fiscal 2012, which represents a decrease of $66,936, or 3%. This was primarily the due to reduced real estate taxes as a result of property sales in Fiscal 2013 ($54,048).

Land Resource Management

   Operating costs associated with Land Resource Management for Fiscal 2013 were $7,609,185 compared to $4,670,340 for Fiscal 2012, an increase of $2,938,845, or 63%.  Construction costs for Fiscal 2013 were $242,202 compared to $1,324,598 for Fiscal 2012, a decrease of $1,082,396, or 82%. Operating and sales expenses for Fiscal 2013 were $410,173 as compared to $1,551,504 for a decrease of $1,141,331, or 74%. These decreases are the result of three condominium units and three duplex units sold in Fiscal 2013 as compared to nine condominium units and three duplex



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units sold in Fiscal 2012. The cost of sales for land and buildings for Fiscal 2013 was $1,647,997 compared to $314,709 for Fiscal 2012, an increase of $1,333,278, or greater than 100%. The operating and sales expenses for land and building sales for Fiscal 2013 were $3,902,820 as compared to $349,679 for Fiscal 2012 for an increase of $3,553,141 or greater than 100%. This was primarily the result of an impairment write down of $3,700,000 on the Boulder Lake Village condominium project and a commercial lot, which was offset by decreases in supplies and services ($16,439) and commissions ($79,940).  

   General and Administration

   General and administration costs for Fiscal 2013 were $2,271,040, as compared with $1,881,691 for Fiscal 2012, which represents an increase of $389,349, or 21%. This increase was primarily the result of increased legal fees due to the merger and tender offer ($224,202), pension expense ($113,972) and director fees ($23,250).

Other Income (Expense)

   Interest and other income was $2,539 in Fiscal 2013, as compared to $3,315 in Fiscal 2012, a decrease of $776 relating to interest income.

   Interest expense for Fiscal 2013 was $997,207 as compared to $1,128,087 for Fiscal 2012, a decrease of $130,880, or 12%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest expense associated with the companies operating lines of credit related to infrastructure costs ($105,119) and general operating expenses ($25,761). There was no capitalized interest in Fiscal 2013 or 2012.

Discontinued Operations

   Due to managements decision to transfer one investment property located in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania to assets of discontinued operations, the results of operations for this property for Fiscal 2013 and 2012 is being reported as discontinued operations. Future cash flows and operating results for the Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania investment property will no longer be reported in the Real Estate Management / Rental segment.

   The net income (loss) before taxes from discontinued operations was $7,095 in Fiscal 2013 as compared to ($66,722) (including $63,700 impairment expense) in Fiscal 2012.  The increase is primarily due to the impairment expense recorded in Fiscal 2012 on the investment property in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania.

Tax Rate

   The effective tax rate for income taxes (benefit) was 34% in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012.

FISCAL 2012 VERSUS FISCAL 2011

Net Income

   For Fiscal 2012, we reported a net loss of ($1,258,634), or ($0.51) per combined share, as compared with a net loss of ($2,474,765), or ($1.01) per combined share for Fiscal 2011.

Revenues

   Combined revenue of $7,129,708 in Fiscal 2012 represents an increase of $1,450,562, or 26%, compared to $5,679,146 for Fiscal 2011. Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue decreased $18,535, or 1%, compared to Fiscal 2011.  Land Resource Management revenue increased $1,469,097, or 51%, compared to Fiscal 2011.

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   The Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue was $2,787,941 in Fiscal 2012 as compared to $2,806,476 in Fiscal 2011, which represented a decrease of $18,535, or 1%. This was primarily attributable to a decrease in water testing revenue of $18,970, or 40%.

Land Resource Management

   Land Resource Management revenue was $4,341,767 in Fiscal 2012 as compared to $2,872,670 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $1,469,097, or 51%. In Fiscal 2012, new homes sales consisted of nine condominiums in Boulder Lake Village development ($2,034,000) and three duplexes in the Laurelwoods II development ($667,000) totaling $2,701,000 as compared to four condominiums in the Boulder Lake Village development ($1,198,700) and two duplexes in the Laurelwoods II development ($631,615) totaling $1,830,615 in Fiscal 2011, for an increase of $870,385, or 47%.



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Timbering revenue in Fiscal 2012 was $318,817 as compared to $77,900 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $240,917 or greater than 100%. Jack Frost National Golf Course revenue in Fiscal 2012 was $989,902 as compared to $798,139 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $191,763, or 24% primarily driven by increased green fees ($101,676), cart rentals ($38,456), retail ($19,945), and food and beverage sales ($28,585).

Operating Costs

   Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   Operating costs associated with Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations for Fiscal 2012 were $1,944,426 as compared to $1,981,324 for Fiscal 2011, which represents a decrease of $36,898, or 2%. This was primarily the result of reclassified operating expenses related to the Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski areas and the Jack in the Box and Maple Terrace investment properties to discontinued operations. Rental revenues also decreased as the Applebee investment property was sold in September 2011.

   Land Resource Management

   Operating costs associated with Land Resource Management for Fiscal 2012 were $4,670,340 compared to $4,436,374 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $233,966, or 5%.  Construction costs for Fiscal 2012 were $1,324,598 compared to $1,092,851 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $231,747, or 21%. For Fiscal 2012, nine condominium units and three duplex units were sold as compared to four condominium units and two duplex units sold in Fiscal 2011. Operating and sales expenses decreased $138,431, or 8%. Impairments decreased $676,651, which was offset by increases in interest ($130,373), professional service fees ($121,256), commissions ($46,590), supplies and services ($105,233) and salaries with corresponding payroll taxes and benefits ($16,921).    The cost of sales for land and buildings for Fiscal 2012 was $314,709 compared to $123,004 for Fiscal 2011, an increase of $191,705, or greater than 100%.

   General and Administration

   General and administration costs for Fiscal 2012 were $1,881,691, as compared with $1,791,381 for Fiscal 2011, which represents an increase of $90,310, or less than 1%. This increase was primarily the result of increased salaries, payroll taxes and benefits ($77,830), pension expense ($104,744) and director fees ($22,750). These increases were offset by decreases in consultants ($82,752) and professional fees ($15,919).

Other Income (Expense)

   Interest and other income was $3,315 in Fiscal 2012, as compared to $11,259 in Fiscal 2011, a decrease of $7,944, or 71% relating to miscellaneous revenue administration.

   Interest expense for Fiscal 2012 was $1,128,087 as compared to $1,415,031 for Fiscal 2011, a decrease of $286,944, or 20%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest expense associated with the companies operating lines of credit related to infrastructure costs ($185,687) and general operating expenses ($73,298). There was no capitalized interest in Fiscal 2012.

Discontinued Operations

   Due to managements decision to sell the two ski areas, two commercial properties and the transfer of one investment property to assets of discontinued operations, the results of operations for these five properties for Fiscal 2012 and 2011 are being reported as discontinued operations. Future cash flows and operating results for the two ski areas, two commercial properties and one investment property will no longer be reported in the Real Estate Management / Rental segment. The loss resulting from the sale of the two ski areas (reported as a valuation allowance), impairment expense of the investment property and the gain resulting from the sale of the Jack in the Box and the Applebees are no longer reported in the Land Resource Management segment.

   The net income before taxes from the discontinued operations for the Applebees in Fiscal 2012 was $0 as compared to $84,075 (including $25,721 gain on disposal) in Fiscal 2011.  The Applebees was purchased February 25, 2010 and sold September 30, 2011.

   The net income before taxes from discontinued operations for the Jack in the Box was $12,851 (including $9,402 gain on disposal) in Fiscal 2012 versus $19,063 in Fiscal 2011.  The Jack in the Box was sold on November 30, 2011.

  The net loss before taxes from discontinued operations for the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas was $7,328 in Fiscal 2012 compared to the net income before taxes from discontinued operations of $57,669 (including



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$502,000 asset valuation) in Fiscal 2011.  The sale transaction on December 15, 2011 resulted in a loss; therefore an allowance of $502,000 was reported in Fiscal 2011.

   The net loss before taxes from discontinued operations for the Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania investment property was $72,245 (including $63,700 impairment expense) in Fiscal 2012 compared to a net income before taxes from discontinued operations of $8,968 in Fiscal 2011.

Tax Rate

   The effective tax rate for income taxes (benefit) was 34% in Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources  

As reflected in the Combined Statements of Cash Flows, net cash provided by operating activities was $5,633,707 for Fiscal 2013, $1,567,876 for Fiscal 2012 and net cash used in operating activities of $208,000 for Fiscal 2011. Material non-recurring cash items Fiscal 2013 include two land sales: one sale of approximately 376 acres of land for $1,600,000 and another sale of approximately 1,577 acres of land for $5,000,000.  For Fiscal 2012, material non-recurring cash items include the sales of Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area for $5,650,000, Big Boulder Ski Area for $3,350,000 and the Jack in the Box for $1,911,419 and for Fiscal 2011 the sale of the Applebees for $1,450,000.

The Companies had a $3,100,000 revolving line of credit with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the Bank).  During Fiscal 2013 the Companies utilized the proceeds from the sale of three Boulder Lake Village condominiums and two land parcels to repay the outstanding balance on the line of credit and the facility has expired.  The Companies are no longer required to maintain an interest reserve account as security for the payment of interest.  In August 2013, the $6,381 remaining balance of the account was transferred to the depository account and the interest reserve account was closed

The Companies had a $9,000,000 line of credit with the Bank to fund real estate development with a construction sublimit of $4,400,000 and site development sublimit of $4,600,000.  The Companies utilized a portion of the proceeds from the sale of nine Boulder Lake Village condominium units, three Laurelwoods II duplex units and the sale of the ski areas to repay $2,585,167 and $2,917,521 on the Construction and Site Development sublimits, respectively, during Fiscal 2012.  The remaining balance on the Construction sublimit $653,964 was transferred to the general line of credit in an effort to consolidate debt.  At October 31, 2012, $0 was outstanding on each of the Construction and Site Development sublimits, respectively and the $9,000,000 line of credit has expired.

As of October 31, 2013, we have no existing loan agreements with M&T Bank.  The Companies are no longer required to comply annually with consolidated debt to worth, debt service coverage and tangible net worth ratios.  The Companies had not met the required debt service coverage ratio at October 31, 2012 and had obtained a waiver from the Bank for this covenant.

On November 30, 2011, the Companies sold the Jack in the Box located in Wallisville, Texas.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale were used to pay off the Deed of Trust and Security Agreement and Real Estate Lien Note held by Barbers Hill Bank in the amount of $1,009,002, which encumbered the property.

On December 15, 2011, the Companies paid the balance outstanding on a Loan Agreement and Term Note (the Note) with the Bank in the amount of $4,600,000.  The Companies utilized a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Jack Frost Mountain and the Big Boulder ski areas to pay the balance of the Note.

The Companies have a loan with a balance of $6,608,689 which matures on October 1, 2014.  The Companies intend to refinance the loan to extend the maturity date.




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The following table sets forth the Companies significant contractual cash obligations for the items indicated as of October 31, 2013 and their expected year of payment or expiration.

Contractual Obligations:

Total 

Less than

1 year 

1-3 years 

4-5 years 

More than

  5 years 

  Lines of Credit

$0 

$0 

$0 

$0 

$0 

  Long-Term Debt-Investment Properties

14,201,702 

6,833,007 

773,449 

611,806 

5,983,440 

  Capital Leases

49,983 

49,983 

  Debt Sub-total

$14,251,685 

$6,882,990 

$773,449 

$611,806 

$5,983,440 

  Fixed Rate Interest

5,998,153 

889,474 

1,450,241 

870,654 

  2,787,784 

  Pension Contribution Obligations (1)

491,400 

491,400 




Total Contractual Cash Obligations

$20,741,238 

$8,263,864 

$2,223,690 

$1,482,460 

$8,771,224 

(1) The pension contribution obligations are for Fiscal 2014.  Estimated funding obligations beyond the current fiscal year are not presented because the requirements fluctuate based on the performance of the plan assets, discount rate assumptions and demographics.

We currently anticipate that the funds needed for future operations and to implement our land development strategy will be satisfied through operating cash, borrowed funds, public offerings or private placements of debt or equity and reinvested profits from sales. We expect that with respect to land development, future construction will be conducted in phases, with the profits from each phase used to fund additional future construction.

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

   Our exposure to market risk is limited primarily to the fluctuating interest rates associated with variable rate indebtedness.  At October 31, 2013, we had no variable rate indebtedness.  Our fixed rate debt as of October 31, 2013 is detailed as follows:

Long-term debt:

Total

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-5 years

More than 5 years







   Fixed rate

$14,251,685 

$6,882,990 

$773,449 

$611,806 

$5,983,440 

      Average interest rate


5.63%

6.90%

6.90%

6.90%

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

We have listed the combined financial statements required under this Item in Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have listed the financial statement schedule required under Regulation S-X in Part IV, Item 15(a)(2) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The financial statements and schedule appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-3.  

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a)  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 



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b)

Managements Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Companies.  Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

(i)

pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;

(ii)

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

(iii)

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2013 using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control Integrated Framework.  Based on this assessment, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of October 31, 2013.

It should be noted that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. As a result, there can be no assurance that a control system will succeed in preventing all possible instances of error and fraud.  The Companies disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving its objectives, and the conclusions of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are made at the reasonable assurance level.

The Companies independent auditors have not issued an attestation report on managements assessment of the Companies internal control over financial reporting.

c)  Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There has not been any change in the Companies' internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Bruce Beaty

Director since 2006

Bruce Beaty, age 55, has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporations since August 2011.  Mr. Beaty has served as the Managing Partner of Asterion Capital LLC, an investment management firm based in Stamford, Connecticut since he founded the company in February 2004.  Mr. Beaty was the Vice President of Hanseatic Corporation from September 2000 to June 2005, and from February 1991 to August 2000, was a Managing Director of Scudder, Stevens & Clark. The Boards have determined that Mr. Beatys experience as an investor, business manager and owner, which experience has included managing budgets, financial accounting, and conducting risk assessments, qualifies him to be a member of the Board.

Paul A. Biddelman

Director since 2012

            Paul A. Biddelman, age 68, has served as a director of Higher One Holdings, Inc. since 2002.  Mr. Biddelman has been employed by Hanseatic Corporation, a private investment company since 2002, as an investment officer.  He is also a director of SystemOne Technologies, Inc.  Mr. Biddelman served as a director of DocuSys, Inc. from 2001 to 2009 and



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Passlogix, Inc. from 2000 to 2009.  Mr. Biddelman is also currently the chairman of the Lehigh University College of Arts & Sciences Deans Advisory Board. Mr. Biddelman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University, a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. The Boards have determined that Mr. Biddelmans years of experience as an investment banker and private equity investor, combined with his service on the boards of numerous public and private companies has provided him with valuable experience and qualifies him to be a member of the Board.

Mark Dawejko

Director since 2012

Mark Dawejko, age 51, currently serves as a director of Black Cypress Land Company, LLC; Tunbridge Angel Fund I, LLC and Dawejko Family Investment Company, LLC.  He serves as a private investor who primarily focuses on real estate and venture capital opportunities since he founded his firm based in Haverford, Pennsylvania in March 2009.  Mr. Dawejko has held directorships from 2007 to 2009 with KW Residential and KWI Management, a Tokyo, Japan based owner and operator of real estate.  He served the Investment Banking Division of Wachovia Securities as Managing Director, Head of Real Estate in Japan and as Managing Director in The Structured Finance Group responsible for the eastern half of the United States from April 2002 to March 2009.  He also served as a director from 1999 to 2002 of Storage Development Portfolio, LLC and Storage Acquisition Portfolio, LLC, two joint ventures between General Electric Capital and Storage USA.  Mr. Dawejko was employed by GE Capital Real Estate from 1995 until 2002.  He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania (inactive license).   The Boards have determined that Mr. Dawjekos experience as a private investment manager, managing director of real estate, accountant and business owner has provided him with valuable experience and qualifies him to be a member of the Board.

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr.

Chairman of the Boards of Directors since 2012

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr., age 59, is Vice President and General Manager of Kimco Realty Corporation where he has held various new business and operations positions since joining the company in 2001.  Mr. Kurz helped initiate Kimcos Preferred Equity investment program and later assumed leadership of the Kimco Select investment program, where he had responsibility for developing a large investment portfolio encompassing multiple asset classes with numerous joint venture partners.  Mr. Kurzs current responsibilities include oversight of both the Structured Investments and the Risk Management/Large Transactions departments at Kimco Realty Corporation.  Mr. Kurz served as a Senior Vice President at GE Capital Real Estate in various new business development positions prior to joining Kimco in 2001.  Mr. Kurz is also a licensed professional land planner in the State of New Jersey.  Mr. Kurz holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a Master of Regional Planning degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Geography from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mansfield University.  The Boards have determined the Mr. Kurzs experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance, investment and risk management qualifies him to be a member of the Board.

Our directors are elected annually and serve until the election or appointment and qualification of their successors or their earlier death, resignation or removal.

Executive Officers

The required information regarding our executive officers is set forth in Part I hereof under the caption Executive Officers of the Registrants and is incorporated herein by reference.

THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARDS

The Boards of Directors have an Audit Committee and a Compensation Committee, but does not have an Executive Committee or Nominating Committee.  The Boards of Directors met in person or conducted telephonic meetings a total of five (5) times during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.

Executive Committee

At the present time, the Corporations do not have an executive committee.  The Boards of Directors believe that it is appropriate for the Boards of Directors not to have an executive committee because all of the matters which an executive committee would be responsible for are presently considered by all the members of the Board.  The Boards of Directors do not believe that the Corporations would derive any significant benefit from a separate executive committee.




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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee of the Corporations, composed of Paul Biddelman and Mark Dawejko, held four (4) meetings during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013. Paul A. Biddelman is the chairperson of each Corporations Audit Committee.  The purposes of each Audit Committee are:

A.

To assist the Boards in their oversight of (1) the integrity of the Corporations financial statements; (2) disclosure controls and procedures including internal control over financial reporting and its effectiveness; (3) the Corporations compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and (4) the performance of the Corporations internal audit function;

B.

To interact directly with and evaluate the performance of the independent auditors, including to determine whether to engage or dismiss the independent auditors and to monitor the independent auditors qualifications and independence; and

C.

To prepare the report required by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) to be included in the Corporations proxy statement.

Mr. Biddelman qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as such term is defined in the regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.  All of the current members of the Audit Committees are considered independent under the listing standards applicable to companies whose securities are traded on NASDAQ. While the Corporations securities are not traded on NASDAQ and, therefore, the Corporations are not required to satisfy NASDAQs listing standards, under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Corporations are required to state whether the members of their Audit Committee would be considered independent as if the Corporations securities were traded on NASDAQ.

The Corporations Audit Committee acts pursuant to the Amended and Restated Audit Committee Charter, which was adopted by the Boards of Directors on February 8, 2012.  A copy of the Amended and Restated Audit Committee Charter is available on the Corporations website at www.brreco.com/investor.asp.

Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee consists of Frederick N. Kurz, Jr., Mark Dawejko and Paul Biddelman.  This committee reviews general compensation policies and reviews and recommends salary and other compensation adjustments for employees and executive officers.  The Compensation Committee did not convene during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.  The Corporations Compensation Committee acts pursuant to the Compensation Committee Charter, which was adopted by the Boards of Directors on April 12, 2012.

Special Committees

During Fiscal 2013, the Boards approved the formation of a Special Committee of the Boards independent members, Paul Biddelman and Mark Dawejko, to investigate a going-private transaction and a merger of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.  The Boards authorized the Special Committee to engage counsel and third party consultants in connection with its investigation, and charged the Special Committee with presenting a recommendation to the Boards of Directors.  The members of the Special Committee received a retainer fee of $7,500 which was paid by the Corporations in three equal installments of $2,500.

Independence

             In Fiscal 2013, our Boards of Directors reviewed the independence of the Directors.  During this review, the Boards of Directors considered transactions and relationships between each Director or members of his family and the Companies.  The Boards of Directors also considered whether there were any transactions or relationships between Directors or members of their immediate family (or any entity of which a Director or an immediate family member is an executive officer, general partner or significant equity holder).  The purpose of this review was to determine whether any such relationships or transactions existed that were inconsistent with a determination that the Director is independent under the listing standards applicable to companies whose securities are traded on NASDAQ.  While the Corporations securities are not traded on NASDAQ and, therefore, the Corporations are not required to satisfy NASDAQs listing standards, under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Corporations are required to state whether the



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members of their Boards of Directors would be considered independent as if the Corporations securities were traded on NASDAQ.

As a result of this review, the Boards of Directors affirmatively determined that Paul A. Biddelman and Mark Dawejko, Directors, are independent of the Corporations and management.

Director Nomination Process

Neither of the Corporations have a nominating committee.  The Boards of Directors believe that it is appropriate for the Boards of Directors not to have a nominating committee because all of the matters which a nominating committee would be responsible for are presently considered by all the members of the Boards.  The Boards of Directors do not believe that the Corporations would derive any significant benefit from a separate nominating committee.

By resolution in February 2006, our Boards of Directors adopted a new policy regarding director nominations.  Under the policy, each Boards of Directors will consider any candidate recommended in good faith by a shareholder, provided that such shareholder submits the recommendation, along with the following information, to the corporate secretary at least 120 days before the anniversary of the date on which each Corporation first mailed its proxy materials for the prior years annual meeting of shareholders:

  • the name of the candidate and the information about the individual that would be required to be included in a proxy statement under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission;
  • information about the relationship between the candidate and the nominating shareholder;
  • the consent of the candidate to serve as a director; and
  • proof of the number of shares of the Corporations common stock that the nominating shareholder owns and the length of time the shares have been owned.

In considering candidates for nomination, each Boards of Directors shall seek individuals who evidence strength of character, mature judgment and the ability to work collegially with others.  Furthermore, it is the policy of each Board of Directors that it endeavor to have directors who collectively possess a broad range of skills, expertise, industry and other knowledge and business and other experience useful to the effective oversight of the Corporations business; therefore, in considering whether to nominate a person for election, the Boards of Directors will consider the contribution such person can make to the collective competencies of the Boards of Directors based on such person's background.  In determining whether to nominate a current director for re-election, each Board will take into account these same criteria as well as the directors past performance, including his or her participation in and contributions to the activities of the Boards of Directors.  Because the Corporations do not have a standing nominating committee, the four (4) nominees that are currently serving as directors were selected for re-election by our whole Boards of Directors.

While the Boards of Directors do not have a formal diversity policy, the Boards recommends candidates based upon many factors, including the diversity of their business or professional experience, the diversity of their background and their array of talents and perspectives.  We believe that the Boards existing nominations process is designed to identify the best possible nominees for the Boards, regardless of the nominees gender, racial background, religion, or ethnicity.

Attendance at Meetings

All of the current members of the Boards of Directors attended 100% of the meetings during the 2013 fiscal year.  All of the current Directors attended 100% of committee meetings during the 2013 fiscal year for the committees on which they served.

The Corporations policy encourages, but does not require, attendance by the directors at the Annual Meetings of Shareholders of the Corporations.  At the Annual Meetings of Shareholders held in 2013, one (1) director was in attendance.

Director Compensation

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the directors received a fee of $5,000 for each board meeting they attended.  In addition, the chairman of the Audit Committee received a $5,000 annual retainer fee. Directors do not receive compensation for attending Audit or Compensation committee meetings. Directors who are employees receive no additional or special compensation for serving as directors.




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Director Compensation

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation for fiscal year ending October 31, 2013 earned by the Corporations Directors:

Name

Fees earned or

paid in cash ($)

Bruce Beaty

$0 

Paul A. Biddelman

32,500 

Mark Dawejko

27,500 

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr.

$0 

The Boards of Directors met five (5) times in person or telephonically during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.  All of the members of the Boards of Directors attended 100% of the meetings held during their tenure.  Directors do not receive compensation for committee meetings.  

Bruce Beaty has served as a member of our Boards of Directors since 2006.  Mr. Beaty has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporations since his appointment on August 12, 2011 at which time he became an employee of the Corporations.  As of August 12, 2011, Mr. Beaty no longer receives a director fee for attending Board meetings. Compensation paid to Bruce Beaty as President and CEO of the Corporations upon his appointment in August 2011 is described in the Executive Compensation section of this report on Form 10-K.

Paul A. Biddelman has served as a member of our Boards of Directors since his election on April 10, 2012.  Mr. Biddelman was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee on April 12, 2012 and receives a $5,000 annual retainer fee in addition to a director fee for attending Board meetings.

Mark Dawejko has served as a member of our Boards of Directors since his election on April 10, 2012.

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr. has served as a member of our Boards of Directors since his election on April 10, 2012.  Mr. Kurz was appointed Chairman of the Boards on April 12, 2012.  Mr. Kurz has declined acceptance of a director fee for attending Board meetings. Mr. Kurz is Vice President and General Manager of Kimco Realty Corporation.

Corporate Governance Code of Ethics

The Corporations have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Corporations executive officers, senior financial employees, including specifically the controller or principal accounting officer, and any persons performing similar functions.   The Code of Ethics is available on the Corporations website at www.brreco.com/investor.asp.

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Corporations officers, directors and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Corporations equity securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  Their initial report must be filed using the SECs Form 3 and they must report subsequent stock purchase, sales, option exercises and other changes using the SECs Form 4, which must be filed within two business days of most transactions.  In some cases, such as changes in ownership arising from gifts and inheritances, the SEC allows delayed reporting at year-end on Form 5.  Executive officers, directors and persons who beneficially own greater than 10% of a registered class of the Corporations equity securities are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Corporations with copies of all reports they file pursuant to Section 16(a).

Based solely on a review of the copies of such reports received, or written representations from certain reporting persons, the Corporations believe that during the period from November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013, their directors, officers and 10% shareholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.



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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The Compensation Committee of each Corporation has responsibility for establishing and administering the Corporations executive compensation programs and determining awards of incentive bonuses and stock option grants.

Compensation Philosophy

The Compensation Committees compensation philosophy is designed to support the Corporations primary objective of creating long-term value of shareholders.  The Compensation Committee follows a three-pronged compensation strategy applicable to each Corporations executive officers and other key employees whereby such employees are compensated through three separate but related compensation arrangements:

First, each key employee receives a base salary consistent with his or her core responsibilities;

Second, incentive bonuses allow the Corporations to recognize individual performance and contributions to the Corporations on an annual basis; and

Third, stock option grants are made to provide a longer term incentive and reward longer term loyalty and performance.

This strategy is intended to (i) attract and retain talented executives; (ii) emphasize pay for performance; and (iii) encourage management devotion to the long-term valuation of the Corporations.

The following are descriptions of the Corporations compensation programs for executive officers.

Base Salary

The Corporations generally establish base salary ranges by considering compensation levels in similarly sized companies in the real estate development industry.  The base salary and performance of each executive officer is reviewed periodically (at least annually) by his or her immediate supervisor resulting in salary actions as appropriate.  An employees level of responsibility is the primary factor used in determining base salary.  Individual performance and industry information are also considered in determining any salary adjustment.  The Committee reviews and approve all executive officer salary adjustments as recommended by the CEO.

Bonus Plan

The Corporations have established an incentive compensation plan for certain of the Corporations employees, which is designed to provide rewards for shorter term productivity by key employees.  The bonus plan is generally directed at key members of the management team.  The bonus plan for the Corporations fiscal year ending October 31, 2014 remains subject to approval by the Compensation Committee.

Employee Stock Option Awards

The Corporations philosophy on stock option awards is designed to align managements interests with those of shareholders. In furtherance of this objective, the level of stock option grants for executive officers is determined by the Committee each year, typically in consultation with the CEO except with respect to the CEO himself.  Awards for all employees (including all executive officers) are determined by giving equal consideration to base salary, level of responsibility and industry long-term compensation information.  There were no stock option grants made to the Corporations named executive officers during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.

CEO Compensation

On August 8, 2011, the Boards of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Bruce Beaty as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 12, 2011.  Mr. Beaty, age 55, has served on the Companies Boards of Directors since April 2006. Mr. Beatys compensation for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 consisted of a base annual salary of $130,000 as reflected in the table entitled Summary Compensation Table.  In accordance with his employment agreement effective January 1, 2013 and extending until December 31, 2013, Mr. Beaty received an annual bonus of $175,000, paid in equal payments of $87,500 each on December 12, 2013 and January 2, 2014.

             On December 10, 2013, the Corporation entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bruce Beaty, as the Corporations President, effective January 1, 2014 and extending until December 31, 2015 unless terminated earlier pursuant to the termination provisions provided in the agreement.  In accordance with the agreement, Mr. Beaty will



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receive a $175,000 base annual salary as compensation for his services and an annual bonus paid at the discretion of the Companys Compensation Committee.

During the term of his employment agreement, Mr. Beaty is eligible to participate in the Corporations 401(k) plan as provided by the Corporations to their employees on the same terms and conditions as offered to other employees.  The Corporations have also agreed to reimburse Mr. Beaty for health care costs incurred under his existing personal health insurance policy.

Compensation of Other Executives

Richard T. Frey serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporations.  Mr. Freys compensation for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 consisted of a base annual salary of $132,304 as reflected in the table entitled Summary Compensation Table.  Mr. Frey is eligible to participate in the Corporations 401(k) plan as provided by the Corporations to their employees on the same terms and conditions as offered to other employees.

Cynthia A.  Van Horn serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Corporation.  Mrs. Van Horns compensation for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 consisted of a base annual salary of $87,791 as reflected in the table entitled Summary Compensation Table.  Mrs. Van Horn is eligible to participate in the Corporations 401(k) plan as provide by the Corporations to its employees on the same terms and conditions as offered to other employees.  

Consideration of Say-on-Pay Results

In April 2013, the Corporations held a Shareholder advisory vote on the compensation of their named executive officers, commonly referred to as a Say-on-Pay vote.  The Corporations had significant support from their Shareholders with respect to the compensation of the named executive officers, with over 99% of Shareholder votes cast (excluding broker non-votes and abstentions) in favor of the Say-on-Pay resolution.  In evaluating compensation practices and talent needs during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the Boards of Directors and the Compensation Committee were mindful of the support that the Shareholders expressed for the Corporations compensation practices.  As a result, the Compensation Committee decided to retain the Corporations general approach to executive compensation.

Summary Compensation Table

The following summary compensation table sets forth information concerning compensation for services rendered in all capacities during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 awarded to, earned by or paid to the Corporations Chief Executive Officer, the Corporations Chief Financial Officer and the Corporations other most highly compensated executive officers whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.  The Corporations refer to these persons as the Corporations named executive officers.



Annual Compensation (1)

All Other


Name and Principal Position

Year

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Compensation

($) (2)

Total ($)







Bruce Beaty (3)

2013

$130,212 

$30,000 

$2,469 

$162,681 

     Chief Executive Officer

2012

$109,231 

-- 

$1,605 

$110,836 

     and President

2011

$9,615 

-- 

-- 

$9,615 







Richard T. Frey

2013

$132,304 

-- 

$2,777 

$135,081 

     Vice-President and

2012

$130,650 

$25,000 

$2,451 

$158,101 

     Chief Operating Officer

2011

$130,650 

-- 

$2,601 

$133,251 







Cynthia A. Van Horn (4)

2013

$87,791 

-- 

$1,466 

$89,257 

     Chief Financial Officer

2012

$86,625 

$15,000 

$1,443 

$103,068 

     and Treasurer

2011

$86,625 

-- 

$1,443 

$88,068 







Eldon D. Dietterick (5)

2013

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

     Executive Vice-President

2012

$35,626 

$30,000 

$416 

$66,042 

     and Treasurer

2011

$144,300 

-- 

$3,689 

$147,989 



 



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(1)  Compensation paid to Mr. Beaty, Mr. Frey, Mrs. Van Horn and Mr. Dietterick was paid by Blue Ridge Real Estate Company.

(2)

All Other Compensation consists of Life and Disability Insurance premiums and Company matching contributions under our 401(k) plan paid by Blue Ridge Real Estate Company on behalf of each named executive officer. Effective August 1, 2010, the Corporations make matching contributions to a participants account equal to 1.5% of the first 3% of an employees wage per pay period. The amount shown for Bruce Beaty includes an insurance premium of $516, $359 and $0 and 401(k) matching contributions of $1,953, 1,246 and$ $0 in 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively.  The amount shown for Richard T. Frey includes insurance premiums of $792, $792 and $792 and 401(k) contributions of $1,985, $1,659 and $1,809 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount shown for Cynthia Van Horn includes insurance premiums of $149, $144 and $144 and 401(k) contributions of $1,317, $1,299 and $1,299 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amount shown for Eldon D. Dietterick includes insurance premiums of $0, $0 and $1,524 and 401(k) contributions of $0, $416, and $2,165 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(3)

Mr. Beaty was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporations effective August 12, 2011.  As of August 12, 2011, Mr. Beaty no longer receives a director fee for attending Board meetings.

(4)

Mrs. Van Horn was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective January 1, 2012

(5)

Mr. Dietterick retired as the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Corporations effective December 31, 2011.

Employment Agreements

On December 10, 2013, the Corporation entered into an employment agreement with Bruce Beaty, as the Corporations President, effective January 1, 2014 and extending until December 31, 2015 (the Employment Period) unless terminated earlier pursuant to termination provisions provided in the agreement.  Thereafter, the employment agreement continues in effect on at at will basis on the same economic terms unless the Corporation and Mr. Beaty agree otherwise or until either party gives notice to the other party of termination.  This employment agreement is intended to promote two objectives beneficial to the Corporation. First, the agreement provides Mr. Beaty with the financial security needed to allow him to fully focus on his leadership responsibilities. The Corporation is facing a very challenging environment, which requires full management attention. Secondly, the Boards of Directors believe that the benefits provided by this employment agreement are in line with current compensation practices of other public companies. Without this employment agreement, the Board believes they could have difficulty retaining our Chief Executive Officer.

In accordance with the agreement, Mr. Beaty will receive a $175,000 base annual salary as compensation for his services and an annual bonus paid at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.  During the Employment Period, Mr. Beaty is also eligible to participate in the Corporations 401(k) plan as provided by the Corporation to its employees on the same terms and conditions as offered to other employees.  The Corporation has agreed to reimburse Mr. Beaty for health care costs incurred under his existing personal health insurance policy (family coverage), with such reimbursement to be made on an after-tax basis during the Employment Period.

During the Employment Period, Mr. Beaty will perform such duties and fulfill such assignments as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or their designee and devote a majority of his time, energy, attention and skill to the performance of his duties and to the promotion and advancement of the Corporations business and interests.  The agreement provides that Mr. Beaty may perform substantially all of his duties from his residential office in Greenwich, Connecticut, except, where required, to attend meetings elsewhere or as otherwise directed.

Mr. Beatys employment with the Corporation may be terminated: (i) by either party at the expiration of the Employment Period unless extended by agreement of the parties upon notice; (ii) by the Corporation for Cause; (iii) upon Mr. Beatys death; or (iv) for any other reason provided that three (3) months notice is given prior to the date of termination of employment.  If Mr. Beatys employment with the Corporation is not extended beyond the Employment Period, such termination shall not constitute a termination for any other reason as set forth in the agreement.  

              In the agreement, Cause is defined as: (i) a willful and material breach of any provision of the agreement and/or the continued failure to perform substantially his employment duties (other than failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness and excluding failure after reasonable efforts to meet performance expectations) after the



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Corporation provide written notice of such failure constituting cause and such failure continues uncorrected for at least 30 days following the notice; (ii) acts involving material dishonesty, material disloyalty, fraud or material misrepresentation adversely affecting the Corporation or their affiliates; (iii) gross negligence in performance of duties; (iv) conviction of a crime involving the commission of a felony or criminal act involving moral turpitude; (v) engaging in actions involving willful misconduct that adversely affect the Corporation or any of their affiliates; and (vi) failure to follow the lawful instructions of the Board or its designees after written notice thereof.

Mr. Beaty may terminate his employment with the Corporation for Good Reason.  In the agreement, Good Reason is defined as the occurrence of any of the following events, if not cured by the Corporation within 30 days from receipt of written notice from Mr. Beaty: (i) a diminution or reduction of Mr. Beatys position or authority; (ii) a reduction in Mr. Beatys base salary in effect at that time; or (iii) a requirement to render substantially all of his services other than from his residence location.

The Corporations do not have employment agreements with any of the other named executive officers.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Corporations common stock as of January 28, 2014 by:

  • all persons known by the Corporation to beneficially own more than 5% of the Corporations common stock;
  • each of the Corporations directors;
  • the Corporations named executive officers; and
  • all of the Corporations directors and executive officers as a group.

The number of shares beneficially owned by each shareholder is determined under rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission and includes voting or investment power with respect to securities.  Under these rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual or entity has sole or shared voting power or investment power and includes any shares that an individual or entity has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of within 60 days of January 28, 2013 through the exercise of any warrant, stock option or other right.

Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all listed shareholders is c/o Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, P. O. Box 707, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania 18610.  Each of the shareholders listed has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by the shareholder unless noted otherwise, subject to community property laws where applicable.


Name and Address

Number of Shares

Beneficially Owned (1)


Percent of

Shares

Outstanding

Bruce Beaty

--


--

Paul A. Biddelman

--


--

Mark Dawejko

--


--

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr.

--


--

Cynthia A. Van Horn

--


--

Richard T. Frey

--


--

Kimco Realty Corporation

3333 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 100

New Hyde Park, NY  10042-0020

1,425,154

(2)

58.2%

All Executive Officers and Directors as a group (6 people)

--


--




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(1)  Shares are beneficially owned when a person, directly or indirectly, has or shares the voting power thereof (that is, the power to vote, or direct the voting, of such shares) and investment power thereof (that is, the power to dispose, or to direct the disposition, of such shares).

(2)  Kimco Realty Services, Inc. is the holder of record of 1,425,154 shares of the Corporations common stock.  Kimco Realty Corporation is the parent corporation of Kimco Realty Services, Inc. and has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares of common stock held by Kimco Realty Services, Inc.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

We do not have any related party transactions that are required to be disclosed under this Item 13.  

For information regarding director independence, see Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance The Boards of Directors and Committees of the Boards.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C. (Kronick) was the auditor for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the Boards of Directors, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, have selected it as auditor for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.

Audit Fees.  For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, the Corporations paid Kronick $83,000 and $93,000, respectively for audit services, including quarterly reviews of unaudited financial statements.

Audit-Related Fees.  There were no fees paid by the Corporations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 for professional services rendered by Kronick for assurance and related services that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Corporations financial statements and not included in the audit fees for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 disclosed above. There were also no fees for such services paid for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012.

Tax Fees.  For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no fees paid to Kronick by the Corporation for tax services.

All Other Fees.  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 the Corporations paid Kronick $6,000 and $0, respectively, for other services.

PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) (1) As noted below, the following financial statements of ours, supplementary data and related documents are incorporated herein by reference to other portions of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

·

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Combined Financial Statements, dated January 29, 2014 (appears in this Annual report on Form 10-K on page F-1).

·

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, dated January 29, 2014 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K on page F-2).

·

Combined Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-3).

·

Combined Statements of Operations for each of the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-4).

·

Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-5)

·

Combined Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for each of the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-6).

·

Combined Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-7).

·

Notes to Combined Financial Statements (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-8).

·

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-30).

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules



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The following is a list of financial statement schedules filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the financial statement schedule appears on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  All other schedules omitted herein are so omitted because either (1) they are not applicable, (2) the required information is shown in the financial statements or (3) conditions are present which permit their omission, as set forth in the instructions pertaining to the content of financial statements:

·

Schedules: III.  Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K beginning on page F-31)

(b)  Exhibits, Including Those Incorporated by Reference

The information required by this Item is set forth in the Exhibit Index hereto which is incorporated herein by reference.
















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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

on Financial Statement Schedule


Board of Directors and Shareholders

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company


We have audited the consolidated (Note 1) financial statements of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries (the Companies) as of October 31, 2013, and for the year ended October 31, 2013, and the combined (Note 1) financial statements of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries and Big Boulder Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Companies) as of October 31, 2012, and for the  years ended October 31, 2012 and 2011, and have issued our report thereon dated January 29, 2014; such financial statements and report are included in your October 31, 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated herein by reference.  Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedule of the Companies listed in Item 15(a)2.  This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Companies management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits.  In our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.



/s/Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C.



Kingston, Pennsylvania

January 29, 2014









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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


Board of Directors and Shareholders

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company


We have audited the accompanying consolidated (Note 1) balance sheet of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries as of October 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2013 and the combined (Note 1) balance sheet of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries and Big Boulder Corporation and Subsidiaries as of October 31, 2012, and the related combined statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders equity and cash flows for the years ended October 31, 2012 and 2011.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companies management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Companies are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companies internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries at October 31, 2013, and the results of their operations, their comprehensive income (loss) and their cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2013, and the combined financial statements referred to above presents fairly in all material respects the financial position of Blue Ridge Real Estate and Subsidiaries  and Big Boulder Corporation and Subsidiaries at October 31, 2012 and the results of their operations, their comprehensive income (loss) and their cash flows for the years ended October 31, 2012 and 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., P.C.


Kingston, Pennsylvania

January 29, 2014




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)

COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

October 31, 2013 and 2012


ASSETS

10/31/13 

10/31/12 




  Land and land development costs (1,433 and 3,012

        acres per land ledger, respectively)

$15,910,309 

$20,352,066 

  Land improvements, buildings and equipment, net

19,264,196 

21,043,068 

  Land held for investment, principally unimproved (8,289 and

        10,404 acres per land ledger, respectively)

6,399,468 

6,848,390 

  Long-lived assets held for sale (2,115 and 377 acres per land

        ledger, respectively)

248,922 

846,174 

  Cash and cash equivalents

3,416,359 

497,409 

  Cash held in escrow

97,877 

205,493 

  Prepaid expenses and other assets

428,391 

468,828 

  Accounts receivable

109,796 

143,382 

  Assets of discontinued operations (1 acre per

        land ledger)

166,682 

166,682 

  Total assets

$46,042,000 

$50,571,492 




LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

LIABILITIES:



  Debt

$14,251,685 

$16,880,416 

  Accounts payable

121,725 

140,956 

  Accrued liabilities

305,604 

311,097 

  Deferred income

104,115 

695,981 

  Accumulated deferred income taxes

500,649 

481,633 

  Accrued pension expense

2,263,343 

4,240,964 

  Total liabilities

17,547,121 

22,751,047 




COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:



  Capital stock, without par value, stated value $.30 per combined

  share, Blue Ridge and Big Boulder each authorized 3,000,000 shares,

  each issued 2,732,442


819,731 

  Capital stock, without par value, stated value $.30 per share,

  Blue Ridge authorized 6,000,000 shares, issued 2,732,442

819,731 


  Capital in excess of stated value

19,829,475 

19,829,475 

  Earnings retained in the business

11,584,359 

12,203,825 

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,653,279)

(2,947,179)

  Shareholders equity before capital stock in treasury

30,580,286 

29,905,852 

    Less cost of 282,018 combined shares of capital stock in treasury

2,085,407 

2,085,407 

  Total shareholders' equity

28,494,879 

27,820,445 

  Total liabilities and shareholders equity

$46,042,000 

$50,571,492 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.



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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

 

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Revenues:




     Real estate management revenue

$990,284 

$997,854 

$993,602 

     Land resource management revenue

8,527,000 

4,341,767 

2,872,670 

     Rental income revenue

1,783,063 

1,790,087 

1,812,874 

     Total revenues

11,300,347 

7,129,708 

5,679,146 

Costs and expenses:




     Real estate management costs

1,019,970 

1,010,413 

1,016,444 

     Land resource management costs

7,609,185 

4,670,340 

4,436,374 

     Rental income costs

857,520 

934,013 

964,880 

     General and administration expense

2,271,040 

1,881,691 

1,791,381 

     Gain on sale of assets

(3,475)

(4,609)

(19,165)

     Total costs and expenses

11,754,240 

8,491,848 

8,189,914 

        Loss from continuing operations before other income

        and (expense)

(453,893)

(1,362,140)

(2,510,768)





Other income and (expense):




     Interest and other income

2,539 

3,315 

11,259 

     Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $198,728 in 2011)

(997,207)

(1,128,087)

(1,415,031)

     Total other income and expense

(994,668)

(1,124,772)

(1,403,772)





Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

(1,448,561)

(2,486,912)

(3,914,540)





(Credit) provision for income taxes on continuing operations:




      Current income taxes on continuing operations

41,000 

67,000 

2,000 

      Deferred income taxes on continuing operations

(865,000)

(1,339,000)

(1,329,000)

      Total (credit) provision for income taxes on continuing operations

(824,000)

(1,272,000)

(1,327,000)





Net loss before discontinued operations

(624,561)

(1,214,912)

(2,587,540)





Discontinued operations (including $82 gain and $476,279 loss on disposals in 2012 and 2011, respectively)

7,095 

(66,722)

169,775 





Provision (credit) for income taxes on discontinued operations:




     Current income taxes on discontinued operations

2,000 

(1,000)

     Deferred income taxes on discontinued operations

(22,000)

57,000 

     Total  provision (credit) for income taxes on discontinued operations

2,000 

(23,000)

57,000 

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

5,095 

(43,722)

112,775 

Net loss

($619,466)

($1,258,634)

($2,474,765)





Basic (loss) earnings per weighted average combined share:




     Net loss before discontinued operations

($0.26)

($0.49)

($1.06)

     Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

$0.01 

($0.02)

$0.05 

     Total basic (loss) earnings per weighted average combined share

($0.25)

($0.51)

($1.01)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.



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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)


COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011







2013

2012

2011





Net loss

($619,466)

($1,258,634)

($2,474,765)





Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax




   Defined benefit pension




     Net gain (loss) arising during the period

$1,666,815 

($1,470,206)

($1,158,380)

     Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension cost

$511,101 

$334,273 

$200,829 

     Deferred tax benefit (expense)

($884,016)

$461,075 

$388,670 





Other comprehensive income (loss)

1,293,900 

(674,858)

(568,881)





Total comprehensive income (loss)

$674,434 

($1,933,492)

($3,043,646)


Net gain (loss) arising during the period deferred tax (expense) benefit was ($676,560), $596,756 and $470,186 for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension cost deferred tax (expense) benefit was ($207,456), ($135,681) and ($81,516) for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011


 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Capital in

Earnings

Other

Capital


 

Capital Stock (a)

Excess of

Retained in

Comprehensive

Stock in


 

Shares

Amount

Stated Value

the Business

Loss

Treasury (b)

Total

Balances, October 31, 2010

2,732,442 

$819,731 

$19,829,475 

$15,937,224 

($1,703,440)

($2,085,407)

$32,797,583 









Net loss




(2,474,765)



(2,474,765)









Other comprehensive loss





(568,881)


(568,881)

Balances, October 31, 2011

2,732,442 

$819,731 

$19,829,475 

$13,462,459 

($2,272,321)

($2,085,407)

$29,753,937 









Net loss




(1,258,634)



(1,258,634)









Other comprehensive loss





(674,858)


(674,858)

Balances, October 31, 2012

2,732,442 

$819,731 

$19,829,475 

$12,203,825 

($2,947,179)

($2,085,407)

$27,820,445 









Net loss




(619,466)



(619,466)









Other comprehensive income





1,293,900 


1,293,900 

Balances, October 31, 2013

2,732,442 

$819,731 

$19,829,475 

$11,584,359 

($1,653,279)

($2,085,407)

$28,494,879 


(a) Capital stock, at stated value of $.30 per combined share

(b) 282,018 combined shares held in treasury, at cost at October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011


 

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities:




      Net loss

($619,466)

($1,258,634)

($2,474,765)

      Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash

       provided by (used in) operating activities:




          Depreciation and amortization

1,131,855 

1,227,002 

1,354,830 

          Impairment

3,700,000 

70,700 

1,178,651 

          Deferred income taxes

(865,000)

(1,361,000)

(1,272,000)

          Gain on sale of assets

(3,475)

(14,011)

(44,886)

          Changes in operating assets and liabilities:




                    Cash held in escrow

107,616 

6,388 

393,278 

                    Accounts receivable

33,586 

16,908 

249,697 

                    Prepaid expenses and other assets

40,437 

910,484 

(105,470)

                    Land and land development costs

(15,868)

20,003 

92,460 

                    Long-lived assets held for sale

2,024,686 

2,621,531 

1,001,171 

                    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

175,571 

(633,742)

(520,456)

                    Deferred income

(76,235)

(37,753)

(60,510)

      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

5,633,707 

1,567,876 

(208,000)





Cash Flows (Used In)  Provided By Investing Activities:




       Proceeds from disposition of assets

3,475 

2,100,749 

1,440,106 

       Additions to properties

(89,501)

(93,481)

(429,557)

       Payments received under direct financing lease arrangements

7,788,195 

8,598 

       Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(86,026)

9,795,463 

1,019,147 





Cash Flows (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities:




       Proceeds from debt

2,139,425 

4,269,457 

6,474,530 

       Payment of debt

(4,768,156)

(15,512,545)

(7,298,481)

       Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(2,628,731)

(11,243,088)

(823,951)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

2,918,950 

120,251 

(12,804)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

497,409 

377,158 

389,962 

Cash and cash equivalents, ending of period

$3,416,359 

$497,409 

$377,158 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.





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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Basis of Consolidation and Combination:

   The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company (Blue Ridge) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Northeast Land Company, Jack Frost Mountain Company, Boulder Creek Resort Company, Moseywood Construction Company, Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc., BRRE Holdings, Inc., Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, Coursey Creek, LLC, Cobble Creek, LLC, Flower Fields Motel, LLC, Blue Ridge WMN, LLC and Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC) and Big Boulder Corporation (Big Boulder) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Lake Mountain Company and BBC Holdings, Inc.) (collectively, the Companies).  Blue Ridge was formerly party to a Security Combination Agreement with Big Boulder pursuant to which the shares of Big Boulder could only be transferred with an equal number of shares of Blue Ridge, and vice versa.  Effective October 31, 2013, in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 29, 2013 approved by the Boards of Directors and subsequently submitted to a vote by the shareholders of the Companies and approved at a shareholder meeting held on October 18, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge and the Security Combination Agreement was terminated.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.

Basis of Merger and Capital Stock

   On October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, and pursuant to the merger (i) each issued and outstanding common share of Big Boulder was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (ii) each issued and outstanding common share of Blue Ridge was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (iii) Blue Ridge adopted Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation which set forth, among other things, that (x) the number of authorized shares of common stock of Blue Ridge increased to 6,000,000, (y) the shares of Blue Ridge are uncertificated, and (z) immediately after the merger effective time, every two outstanding post-merger Blue Ridge common shares were combined into and automatically became one post-merger Blue Ridge common share.  The number of shares of treasury stock remain at 282,018 capital shares in treasury.  Following the merger, on November 1, 2013, shares of Blue Ridge ceased trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BLRGZ and began trading on the OTC Markets under the temporary symbol BRRED, and on December 2, 2013 began trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BRRE. The merger had no effect on the previously issued financial statement amounts. For this reason, the financial statements set forth herein are being presented for all relevant periods as combined financial statements of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.

Revenue Recognition:

   Revenues are derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of real estate, management of investment properties, home construction, property management services, golf activities, timbering and leasing activities. Generally, revenues are recognized as services are performed, except as noted below.

Land and Resort Homes:

   The Companies recognize income on the disposition of real estate using the full accrual method.  The full accrual method is appropriate at closing when the sales contract has been signed, the buyer has arranged permanent financing and the risks and rewards associated with ownership have been transferred to the buyer.  In the few instances that the Companies finance the sale, more than 20% down payment is required.  The remaining financed purchase price is not subject to subordination. Down payments of less than 20% are accounted for as deposits.

   The costs of developing land for resale as resort homes and the costs of constructing certain related amenities are allocated to the specific parcels to which the costs relate. Such costs, as well as the costs of construction of the resort homes, are charged to operations as sales occur. Land held for resale and resort homes under construction are stated at lower of cost or market.

Custom Home Construction:

   The Companies recognize revenue and costs on custom home construction using the percentage of completion method of accounting when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery, the sales proceeds are collectible and the aggregate sales proceeds and the total



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cost of the project can be reasonably estimated.  Total estimated revenues and construction costs are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the combined financial statements in the period in which the revisions are determined.

Timbering Revenues:

   Timbering revenues from stumpage contracts are recognized at the time a stumpage contract is signed, at which time the risk of ownership has been passed to the buyer at a fixed, determinable cost.  Reasonable assurance of collectibility has been determined by the date of signing, and the few obligations of the Companies have already been met.  Therefore, full accrual recognition at the time of contract execution is appropriate under SAB 104 guidance.

Land and Land Development Costs:

   The Companies capitalize as land and land development costs, the original acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest incurred on costs related to land under development and other related costs (engineering, surveying, landscaping, etc.) until the property reaches its intended use.  The cost of sales for individual parcels of real estate or condominium units within a project is determined using the relative sales value method.  Revenue is recognized upon signing closing documents.   At closing a binding contract is in effect, the buyer has arranged for permanent financing and the Companies are assured of payment in full.  Also at this time, the risks and rewards associated with ownership have been transferred to the buyer.  Selling expenses are recorded when incurred.

Land Improvements, Buildings, Equipment and Depreciation:

   Land improvements, buildings and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation, including amortization of equipment under capital lease is provided principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as set forth below:

Land improvements

 10-30 years

Buildings and improvements

   3-40 years

Equipment and furnishings

   3-20 years

   Upon sale or retirement of depreciable property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in income.

   Interest, real estate taxes, and insurance costs, including those costs associated with holding unimproved land, are charged to expense as incurred. Interest cost incurred during construction of facilities is capitalized as part of the cost of such facilities.

   Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, and major renewals and betterments are added to property accounts.

Land Held for Investment:

   Land held for investment is stated at cost and is principally unimproved.  Portions of this land are leased on an annual basis primarily to hunting and sportsman clubs.  Real estate taxes and insurance are expensed as incurred.

Long-Lived Assets Held for Sale:

   Long-lived assets held for sale primarily relate to housing units constructed in real estate developments projects and land and property under agreement of sale.  The Companies classify assets as a long-lived asset held for sale upon the completion of construction.  The carrying value of the assets held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs to sell.  The impairment loss for long-lived assets held for sale is the difference between their carrying value and their fair value less cost to sell.  Real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and any related interest are expensed upon completion of construction.  Included in long-lived assets held for sale at October 31, 2013 is 2,115 acres of land under agreement of sale to The Wildlands Conservancy, which closed on November 6, 2013 and at October 31, 2012, 377 acres of land under agreement of sale to Hanson Aggregates which closed June 28, 2013.

Investment in Direct Financing Leases:

   The Companies had capitalized as the net investment in direct financing leases, the portion of the leased premises pertaining to Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas, which meets the criteria for accounting for these lease transactions as direct financing leases.  The accounting was based on estimates and assumptions about the fair values and estimated useful lives of the leased properties, as well as the collectibility of lease payments and recoverability of the unguaranteed residual value of the leased properties.  Management had periodically reviewed the net investment in direct financing leases for events or changes in circumstances that could impact collectibility, and recoverability of the



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unguaranteed residual value of leased properties and on October 31, 2011 wrote down the net investment in direct financing lease to the amount expected to be recoverable.  On December 15, 2011 the ski areas were sold.

Accounts and Mortgages Receivable:

   Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value.  Accounts or a portion thereof are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible based upon managements assessment of individual accounts.  An allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary, is estimated based upon a review of individual accounts.  The allowance amount was $3,977 at October 31, 2013 and $40 at October 31, 2012.

   The Companies account for mortgages receivable, if applicable, on a cost basis.  Interest income is recorded on a monthly basis.  Late payment fees are charged on overdue payments.  Mortgages receivable are evaluated at origination and monitored on an ongoing basis for credit worthiness.  Mortgages receivable are considered fully collectible by management and accordingly no allowance for losses is considered necessary.  Any mortgage 90 days past due is reviewed by management for collectibility.  Mortgages receivable were $0 at October 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Impairment:

   The Companies review their long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, which is primarily due to the state of the industry and the economy.  In that event, the Companies calculate the expected future net cash flows to be generated by the asset.  If those net future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in operating (loss) profit.  The impairment loss is the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset.  The impairment loss is recognized in the period incurred.

Deferred Income:

   Deferred income includes dues, rents and deposits on land or home sales. Rents that are not yet earned relate to the Companies commercial properties that have been paid in advance, and dues are related to memberships in the Companies hunting and fishing clubs and golf club memberships paid in advance. The Companies recognize revenue related to the hunting and fishing clubs and golf course memberships over the period that the dues cover.  The Companies recognize revenue related to the fishing club over a five month period, May through September, and the golf course over a seven month period, April through October.  Deposits are required on land and home sales.

   Also included in deferred income is a reimbursement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the cost of a sewer line.  The sewer line was to service a proposed rest area.  PennDOT decided not to build the rest area, therefore, the sewer line has no present use and the deferred income was offset with the carrying cost of the sewer line.

Comprehensive Income (Loss):

   The Companies comprehensive income (loss) differs from net income (loss) due to changes in the funded status of the Companies defined benefit pension plan (see Note 8).  The Companies have elected to disclose comprehensive income and loss in its Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Income Taxes:

   The Companies account for income taxes utilizing the asset and liability method of recognizing the tax consequence of transactions that have been recognized for financial reporting or income tax purposes.  Among other things, this method requires current recognition of the effect of changes in statutory tax rates on previously provided deferred taxes.  For federal income tax purposes, Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries and Big Boulder and its subsidiaries each file as consolidated entities. State income taxes are reported on a separate company basis. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary to reduce tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

   The Companies policies for Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes in an enterprises financial statements, requires a review of all tax positions and applies a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold to determine whether any part of an individual tax position should be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon the ultimate settlement with the taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.



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Advertising Costs:

   Advertising costs are primarily related to real estate development and golf course operation.  Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and the advertising expense for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012and Fiscal 2011 was $30,068, $22,821, and $25,739, respectively.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions:

   The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the combined financial statements in the period in which the revisions are determined.

Statement of Cash Flows:

   For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Companies consider cash equivalents to be all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when acquired.

Concentration of Credit Risk:

   Financial instruments which potentially subject the Companies to concentration of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments. The Companies temporary cash investments are held by financial institutions. The Companies have not experienced any losses related to these investments.  At October 31, 2013, the Companies had $2,771,216 on deposit in excess of the FDIC insured limit of $250,000.

Earnings Per Share:

   Basic earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share include the dilutive effect of stock options, if applicable.

Business Segments:

   The Companies currently operate in two business segments, which consist of the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations and Land Resource Management segments.  Financial information about our segments can be found in Note 15.

Stock Compensation:

   The Companies recognize as compensation expense an amount equal to the grant date fair value of the stock options issued over the required service period.  Compensation cost is measured using the modified prospective approach.

   The fair value of each option award is estimated at the date of grant using an option pricing model.  Expected volatilities are based upon historical volatilities of the Companies stock.  The Companies use historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations with the valuation model.  The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Discontinued Operations:

   A component of the Companies is classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the component of the Companies can be clearly distinguished and have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the component has either been disposed of or is classified as held for sale; and (iii) we will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component of the Companies after the disposal transactions.  Significant judgments are involved in determining whether a component meets the criteria for discontinued operations reporting and the period in which these criteria are met.

   If a component of the Companies is reported as a discontinued operation, the results of operations through the date of sale, including any gain or loss recognized on the disposition, are presented on a separate line of the statements of operations.




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Reclassification:

   The Companies report the results of discontinued operations as a separate component of income on the combined statements of operations under the caption discontinued operations.  This reporting presentation resulted in certain reclassifications of the 2012 and 2011 financial statement amounts.  Accordingly, certain amounts in the Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 combined financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the Fiscal 2013 presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements:

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Statement of Comprehensive Income (ASU 2011-05), which requires entities to present net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income.  The adoption of this guidance, which relates to presentation only, is not expected to have a material impact on the Companies combined financial statements.  ASU 2011-05 is effective for the Companies fiscal year beginning November 1, 2012.  In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-12 (ASU 2011-12) which is a deferral of the effective date for the amendments to the presentation of reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 1, 2011.  The adoption of this guidance, which relates to presentation only, did not have a material impact on the Companies combined financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified  Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period.  For other amounts an entity is required to cross reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional details about these amounts.  ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012.

2.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

   On September 30, 2011, the Applebees located in Fort Collins, Colorado was sold and as a result the operating activity for the year ending October 31, 2011 is being reported as a discontinued operation.  The operating results of Applebees were previously reported in the Rental Operations of the combined statements of operations.  At October 31, 2012, there were no remaining assets or liabilities related to Applebees.

   On November 30, 2011, the Jack in the Box located in Wallisville, Texas was sold and as a result the operating activity for the years ending October 31, 2012 and 2011 is being reported as a discontinued operation.  The operating results of Jack in the Box were previously reported in the Rental Operations of the combined statements of operations.  At October 31, 2012, there were no remaining assets or liabilities related to Jack in the Box.  

   On December 15, 2011, the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas were sold and as a result the operating activity for the years ending October 31, 2012 and 2011 is being reported as a discontinued operation.  The ski areas had been leased to an operator and a portion of the leased premises had been capitalized as net investment in direct financing leases. Therefore a portion of the operating results were previously reported in the Rental Operations and a portion of the operating results were previously reported in the Interest and Other Income line of the combined statements of operations.  At October 31, 2012, there were no remaining assets or liabilities related to the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas.  

   On September 17, 2012, the Companies signed an agreement of sale on Lot 5 Maple Terrace located in Saylorsburg, PA.  A deposit was received and the transaction was expected to close October 1, 2013.  Management had become aware that settlement on the property would not occur by October 31, 2013.  On August 16, 2013, a new lease was entered into with the current lessees of the property for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 and an Addendum to the Agreement of Sale was executed extending the settlement date to September 30, 2014.   As a result operating activity for the property is continuing to be reported as discontinued operations for the years ending October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.  The net operating results were previously reported in the rental operations in the Combined Statement of Operations.  At October 31, 2013 and 2012, there were assets related to the Maple Terrace property totaling $166,682 included in assets of discontinued operations and there were no liabilities.  




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   The combined assets as of October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of operations of the properties classified as discontinued operations for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are summarized as follows:

BALANCE SHEET

10/31/13

10/31/12




ASSETS



Land improvements, buildings & equipment, net

$124,790 

$124,790 

Land held for investment, principally unimproved

41,892 

41,892 

Total assets of discontinued operations

$166,682 

$166,682 


 

Years ended October 31,

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

2013

2012

2011

Revenues:




   Applebees

$0 

$0 

$106,011 

   Jack in the Box

10,971 

133,335 

   Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

5,097 

163,143 

   Big Boulder Ski Area

5,097 

89,119 

   Maple Terrace

15,000 

5,750 

18,000 

Total Revenue

15,000 

26,915 

509,608 





Expenses (excluding interest):




   Applebees

4,665 

   Jack in the Box

136 

44,478 

   Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

7,730 

10,279 

   Big Boulder Ski Area

472 

3,983 

   Maple Terrace

7,905 

77,995 

9,032 

Total Expenses

7,905 

86,333 

72,437 





Interest and other income (interest income related to ski area net investment in direct financing lease):




   Applebees

   Jack in the Box

   Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

126,672 

   Big Boulder Ski Area

194,997 

   Maple Terrace

Total Interest and Other Income

321,669 





Interest expense(calculated on debt related to the property):




   Applebees

42,992 

   Jack in the Box

7,386 

69,794 

   Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

   Big Boulder Ski Area

   Maple Terrace

Total Interest

7,386 

112,786 





Gain (Loss) on Disposal:




   Applebees

25,721 

   Jack in the Box

9,402 

   Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

(4,803)

(387,000) 

   Big Boulder Ski Area

(4,517)

(115,000) 

   Maple Terrace

Total Gain (loss) on Disposal

82 

(476,279) 





Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

$7,095

($66,722) 

$169,775 

 



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3.  CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Condensed financial information of Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries and Big Boulder and its subsidiaries (see Note 1), at October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and for each of the years then ended is as follows:


Blue Ridge and Subsidiaries


10/31/13

10/31/12

10/31/11

FINANCIAL POSITION:




  Total assets

$39,994,117 

$40,725,247 

$51,526,111 

  Total liabilities

20,427,035 

24,077,895 

33,108,155 

  Shareholders' equity

19,567,082 

16,647,352 

18,417,956 

OPERATIONS:




  Revenues

10,237,882 

3,988,091 

3,409,638 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes

2,268,740 

(2,194,921)

(2,589,152)

Tax (credit) for income taxes from continuing operations

648,000 

(1,143,000)

(876,000)

  Net income (loss)

$1,625,835 

($1,095,751)

($1,709,510)



Big Boulder and Subsidiaries


10/31/13

10/31/12

10/31/11 

FINANCIAL POSITION:




  Total assets

$6,047,883 

$9,846,245 

$13,579,598 

  Total liabilities (includes deferred tax asset which on   combined balance sheets nets to a liability)

(2,879,914)

(1,326,848)

2,243,617 

  Shareholders' equity

8,927,797 

11,173,093 

11,335,981 

OPERATIONS:




  Revenues

1,062,465 

3,141,617 

2,269,508 

Loss from continuing operations before taxes

(3,717,301)

(291,991)

(1,325,388)

Credit for income taxes from continuing operations

(1,472,000)

(129,000)

(451,000)

  Net loss

($2,245,301)

($162,883)

($765,255)

4.  LAND AND LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS:

Land and land development costs as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following:



10/31/2013 

10/31/2012 

   Land unimproved designated for development

$9,635,834 

$10,593,519 

   Residential development

1,388,219 

5,084,262 

   Infrastructure development

4,886,256 

4,674,285 

   Total land and land development costs

$15,910,309 

$20,352,066 


     The decrease in land improvements designated for development ($957,685) was primarily due to a land sale with a basis of $927,231.  The carrying value of land improvements designated for development reflects an impairment expense of $0 in Fiscal 2013 and $7,000 in Fiscal 2012.  The decrease in residential development cost of $3,696,043 was primarily related to $3,500,000 impairment expense taken on the future condominium at Boulder Lake Village.

5.  LAND HELD FOR INVESTMENT:


10/31/2013 

10/31/2012 

Land held for investment



   Land Unimproved

$1,796,292 

$2,245,214 

   Land Commercial rental properties

4,603,176 

4,603,176 

   Total land held for investment

$6,399,468 

$6,848,390 

     The decrease in land-unimproved ($448,922) was due to a reclass of land (approximately 2,115 acres) to assets held for sale and impairment expense of $200,000 taken on a 2.9 acre parcel of land.

 



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6.  DEBT AND LETTER OF CREDIT:

Debt as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following:


10/31/13 

10/31/12 

Mortgage notes payable to bank, interest fixed at 6.90% payable in monthly installments of $61,769 including interest through Fiscal 2031, secured by certain buildings.

$7,593,013

$7,802,416 

Mortgage note payable to bank, interest fixed at 5.59% payable in monthly installments of $44,156 including interest through October 2014, secured by a certain building.

6,608,689

6,759,338 

Revolving line of credit payable to bank, interest at the greater of LIBOR plus 3.5% or 5.5% (5.5% at October 31, 2013) payable on demand.  Paid in full in Fiscal 2013.

0

2,221,237 

Capital lease obligation payable to bank, interest fixed at 5.23%, payable in 24 installments of $8,682 due April 2011 through September 2014, secured by certain equipment.

49,983

97,425 


$14,251,685

$16,880,416 

   The Companies had a $3,100,000 revolving line of credit with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the Bank).  During Fiscal 2013 the Companies utilized the proceeds from the sale of three Boulder Lake Village condominiums and two land parcels to repay the outstanding balance on the line of credit and the facility has expired.  The Companies are no longer required to maintain an interest reserve account as security for the payment of interest.  In August 2013, the $6,381 remaining balance of the account was transferred to the depository account and the interest reserve account was closed.

   At October 31, 2012, Blue Ridge had utilized $2,221,237 of its $3,100,000 general line of credit, which was an on demand, revolving line with no maturity date. The general line of credit bore interest at the greater of the overnight LIBOR plus 3.5% or the daily 30-day LIBOR plus 3.5%, with in all cases a minimum interest rate of 5.5% (such interest rate was 5.5% at October 31, 2012). The interest reserve account included in cash held in escrow, had a balance of $107,761 at October 31, 2012.

   The Companies had a $9,000,000 line of credit mortgage with a construction sublimit of $4,400,000 and a site-development sublimit of $4,600,000.  During Fiscal 2012, the Companies utilized proceeds from the sales of nine Boulder Lake Village condominium units, three Laurelwoods II duplex units and the two ski areas to repay $2,585,167 and $2,917,521 on the Construction and Site Development sublimits, respectively.  The remaining balance outstanding of $653,964 was transferred to the general line of credit in an effort to consolidate the debt.  At October 31, 2012, the Companies had $0 outstanding on the $9,000,000 line of credit and the facility has expired.  During Fiscal 2012, the line bore interest at the greater of overnight LIBOR plus 3.5% or the daily 30-day LIBOR plus 3.5%, in all cases at a minimum interest rate of 5.5%.

     The weighted average short term borrowings and interest rate for the year ended October 31, 2013 were $1,482,000 and 5.50%, respectively.  The weighted average interest rate at fiscal year ended October 31, 2013 was 5.50%.  As of October 31, 2013 the Companies have no existing loan agreements with M&T Bank and therefore are no longer required to comply annually with consolidated debt to worth, debt service coverage or tangible net worth ratios.  The Companies had not met the required debt service coverage ratio at October 31, 2012 and had obtained a waiver from the Bank for this covenant.

     The site development sublimit agreement had enabled the Companies to issue letters of credit in amounts up to $4,600,000.  During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2005, or Fiscal 2005, the Bank agreed to issue, on the Companies behalf, an irrevocable standby Letter of Credit to Kidder Township for the purpose of guaranteeing, as required by Kidder Township, completion of the infrastructure improvements to the Boulder Lake Village premises.  On September 12, 2005, the letter of credit was issued in the amount of $3,831,594.  As of October 31, 2011, the Companies have utilized $2,628,657 of the site development sublimit and the net balance of the letter of credit was $1,202,937.  On August 22, 2012, the original letter of credit was returned to the Bank and the final amount of $1,202,937 was released by Kidder Township.

     On May 22, 2009, the Companies entered into a Deed of Trust and Security Agreement and Real Estate Lien Note with Barbers Hill Bank totaling $1,050,000.  The agreement encumbered certain real property located in Chambers County,



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Texas.  The property was leased to Jack in the Box Eastern Division, L.P. during Fiscal 2011 and was subsequently sold.  The note, which had a maturity date of May 22, 2014 and bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.75%, had an outstanding balance of $1,010,384 as of October 31, 2011.  On November 30, 2011, the Companies sold the property in Chambers County, Texas and subsequently repaid in full the outstanding balance under the note of $1,009,002 to Barbers Hill Bank.

     On July 29, 2010 the Companies entered into a Loan Agreement and Term Note with the Bank in the amount of $2,600,000.  The agreement encumbered, among other things, certain real property at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and Big Boulder Ski Area and all non-real estate assets of the Companies and was secured by the guaranty of Kimco Realty Corporation, the Companies majority shareholder.  The principal amount of the Loan was to be paid in full on July 29, 2011.  Effective as of July 29, 2011, the Companies entered into the Amended and Restated Note with the Bank, which increased the loan by an aggregate of $2,000,000 to $4,600,000 and extended the maturity date of the note from July 29, 2011 to December 31, 2011.  The note bore interest at a rate of one-month LIBOR plus 3.0%. On December 15, 2011, the note was paid in full with the proceeds from the sale of the ski areas.

     The Companies have a capital lease agreement with the Bank for maintenance equipment at Jack Frost National Golf Course.  The capital lease is payable in 24 installments of $8,682 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.23%.  The capital lease is due in full in September 2014.

     The aggregate amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the next five years and thereafter ending subsequent to October 31, 2013, is as follows: 2014 - $6,882,990; 2015 - $240,295; 2016 - $257,410; 2017 - $275,744; 2018 - $295,384; thereafter $6,299,862.

7.  INCOME TAXES:

   The credit for income taxes from continuing operations is as follows:


10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Currently payable:




                Federal

$36,000 

$65,000 

$0 

                State

5,000 

2,000 

2,000 


41,000 

67,000 

2,000 

Deferred:




                Federal

(362,000)

(680,000)

(1,331,000)

                State

(503,000)

(659,000)

2,000 


(865,000)

(1,339,000)

(1,329,000)

Total

($824,000)

($1,272,000)

($1,327,000)

   A reconciliation between the amount computed using the statutory federal income tax rate of 34% and the actual credit for income taxes is as follows:


10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Computed at statutory rate

($495,000)

($845,000)

($1,330,000)

State income taxes, net of federal income tax

(411,000)

(433,000)

2,000 

Nondeductible expenses

1,000 

1,000 

1,000 

Other

81,000

5,000 

   (Credit) provision for income taxes from continuing operations

($824,000)

($1,272,000)

($1,327,000)





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   The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:


10/31/13 

10/31/12 

Deferred tax assets:



        Accrued expenses

28,000 

27,000 

        Deferred income

(74,000)

158,000 

        Defined benefit pension

1,130,000 

2,014,000 

        Asset impairment

2,688,000 

1,408,000 

        AMT credit carryforward

466,000 

424,000 

        Net operating losses

4,174,000 

4,662,000 

        Valuation allowance

(2,269,000)

(2,528,000)

        Contribution carryforward

48,000 

32,000 

        Stock options

164,000 

        Deferred tax asset

6,191,000 

6,361,000 



10/31/13 

10/31/12 

Deferred tax liability:



        Depreciation

6,694,000 

6,777,000 

        Land basis

(2,000)

66,000 


6,692,000 

6,843,000 




        Deferred income tax liability, net

$501,000 

$482,000 

   At October 31, 2013, the Companies have approximately $466,000 of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credit carryforward available to reduce future income taxes.  The AMT credit has no expiration date.

   At October 31, 2013, the Companies had available approximately $4,887,000 of federal net operating loss carryforwards which will expire from 2026 to 2033. The Companies also have state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $25,230,000 that will expire from 2021 to 2033.  The Companies have recorded a valuation allowance against a portion of the state net operating losses, which are not expected to be utilized. In Fiscal 2013, $244,000 of the state valuation allowance was reversed due to the profit expected in Fiscal 2014, primarily related to the land sale which occurred on November 6, 2013.

   The Companies recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

   At October 31, 2013, the Companies had unsettled federal tax returns for Fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012 and unsettled state tax returns for Fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012 for the states of Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Colorado.

8.  PENSION BENEFITS:

   Effective July 15, 2010 the Companies sponsored defined benefit pension plan was amended such that future benefit accruals ceased effective as of August 31, 2010.  Benefits under the plan were based on average compensation and years of service.  The Companies funding policy is to contribute annually at least the minimum amounts required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

Weighted Average Assumptions

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

 Discount Rates used to determine net periodic pension cost as of October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

3.50%

4.48%

5.26%

 Expected long-term rates of return on assets

7.50%

7.50%

7.50%

 Rates of increase in compensation levels

N/A

N/A

N/A

 




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Change in Benefit Obligation

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Benefit obligation at beginning of year

$10,201,594 

$8,765,206 

 Interest cost

350,613 

384,941 

 Curtailment

 Actuarial (gain)loss

(1,376,451)

1,396,244 

 Benefits paid

(307,815)

(344,797)

 Benefit obligation at end of year

$8,867,941 

$10,201,594 


Change in Plan Assets

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

$5,960,630 

$5,452,890 

 Actual return on plan assets

766,479 

359,371 

 Employer contributions

279,000 

564,358 

 Benefits paid

(307,815)

(344,797)

 Administrative expenses

(93,696)

(71,192)

 Fair value of plan assets at end of year

$6,604,598 

$5,960,630 


Reconciliation of Funded Status of the Plan

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Funded status at end of year

($2,263,343)

($4,240,964)

 Unrecognized transition obligation

 Unrecognized net prior service cost

 Unrecognized net actuarial loss

2,782,829 

4,960,745 

 Net amount recognized at end of year

$519,486 

$719,781 


Amounts Recognized in the Combined Balance Sheet

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Accrued pension expense

($2,263,343)

($4,240,964)

 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax)

2,782,829 

4,960,745 

 Net amount recognized

$519,486 

$719,781 


Additional Year-End Information for Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Projected benefit obligation

$8,867,941 

$10,201,594 

 Accumulated benefit obligation

$8,867,941 

$10,201,594 

 Fair value of plan assets

$6,604,598 

$5,960,630 


Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Net actuarial loss

$2,782,829 

$4,960,745 

 Prior service cost

 Unrecognized net initial obligation

 Total (before tax effects)

$2,782,829 

$4,960,745 


Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

 Service cost

$56,925 

$49,106 

$55,788 

 Interest cost

350,613 

384,941 

391,258 

 Expected return on plan assets

(439,344)

(411,247)

(369,382)

 Amortization of transition obligation

 Amortization of prior service cost

 Amortization of accumulated loss

511,101 

334,273 

200,829 

 Total net periodic benefit expense

$479,295 

$357,073 

$278,493 

 




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Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations

recognized in other comprehensive loss

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

 Net loss (gain)

($1,666,815)

$1,470,206 

 Recognized net actuarial gain

(511,101)

(334,273)

 Prior service cost (credit)

 Recognized prior service (cost) credit

 Recognized net transition (obligation) asset

 Total recognized in other comprehensive loss  (before tax effects)

($2,177,916)

$1,135,933 




 Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and

  other comprehensive income (before tax effects)

($1,698,621)

$1,493,006 


Amounts expected to be recognized into

net periodic cost in the coming year

10/31/13

10/31/12 

 Loss recognition

$249,478 

$511,101 

 Prior service cost recognition

$0 

$0 

 Net initial obligation/(asset) recognition

$0 

$0 


Estimated Future Benefits Payments

Fiscal Year

Benefits


2014

$332,691 


2015

$359,655 


2016

$449,785 


2017

$506,554 


2018

$509,336 


2019-2023

$2,805,931 

   The Companies expect to contribute $491,350 to the pension plan in Fiscal 2014.

   Measurement Date   October 31

Weighted Average Assumptions

For Determination of:


Benefit Obligations

as of October 31, 2013

Benefit Obligations as

of October 31, 2012

 Discount rate

4.45%

3.50%

 Rate of compensation increase

N/A

N/A


Weighted-Average Asset Allocations

10/31/13 

10/31/12

 Asset Category



 Equity

57.13%

49.77%

 Fixed Income

39.53%

46.93%

 Cash Equivalents

3.34%

3.30%

  Total

100.00%

100.00%

   The Companies goal is to conservatively invest the plan assets in high-grade securities with a minimum risk of market fluctuation.  Based on the allocation of our assets between equity, fixed income and money market funds, we estimate our long term rate of return to be approximately 7.5%.

   Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value.

   The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

   Level 1 Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Plan for identical assets.  These generally provide the most reliable evidence and are used to measure fair value whenever available.

   Level 2 Fair value is based on significant inputs, other than level 1 inputs, that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset through corroboration with observable market data.  Level 2 inputs



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include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets, and other observable inputs.

   Level 3 Fair value would be based on significant unobservable inputs.  Examples of valuation methodologies that would result in level 3 classification include option pricing models, discounted cash flows, and other similar techniques.

   Information about the Plans fair value levels follows as at October 31, 2013:

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Money Market Fund

$220,587 



$220,587 

Mutual Funds:





     Blackrock EAFE Equity Index Fund

361,837 



361,837 

Common Collective Trust Funds:





     Aggressive Growth Portfolio


$1,136,067 


1,136,067 

     Strategic Bond Portfolio


740,955 


740,955 

     Intermediate Fixed Income Portfolio


1,141,038 


1,141,038 

     Short Duration Portfolio


729,015 


729,015 

     Large Company Value Portfolio


556,764 


556,764 

     Fundamental Value Portfolio


548,138 


548,138 

     International Value Portfolio


356,069 


356,069 

     Small Company Growth Portfolio


174,457 


174,457 

     Small Company Value Portfolio


168,683 


168,683 

     Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio


237,373 


237,373 

     Mid-Cap Fundamental Value Portfolio


233,615 


233,615 

Total

$582,424 

$6,022,174 

$0 

$6,604,598 

Information about the Plans fair value levels follows as at October 31, 2012:

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Money Market Fund

$196,903 



$196,903 

Common Collective Trust Funds:





     Aggressive Growth Portfolio


$871,332 


871,332 

     Long Duration Portfolio


748,353 


748,353 

     Strategic Bond Portfolio


702,525 


702,525 

     Intermediate Fixed income Portfolio


677,165 


677,165 

     Short Duration Portfolio


669,261 


669,261 

     Large Company Value Portfolio


499,757 


499,757 

     Fundamental Value Portfolio


481,368 


481,368 

     International Core Portfolio


266,037 


266,037 

     International Value Portfolio


257,014 


257,014 

     Small Company Growth Portfolio


153,363 


153,363 

     Small Company Value Portfolio


147,235 


147,235 

     Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio


146,285 


146,285 

     Mid-Cap Fundamental Value Portfolio


144,032 


144,032 

Total

$196,903 

$5,763,727 

$0 

$5,960,630 


 

GIC Portfolio


Fair Value

Balance, beginning of year

$172,894 


$172,894 

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net

(172,894)


(172,894)

Balance, end of year

$0 


$0 

   The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value.  There have been no changes in the methodologies used at October 31, 2013 and 2012.

   Money market fund is valued at cost, which approximates fair value.

   Mutual funds are valued at the quoted net asset value of the shares and common collective trust funds are valued based upon the unit values of such collective trust funds held by the Plan at year end.  Unit values are based on the fair value of



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the underlying assets of the fund.  The fair value of the level 2 funds are derived from inputs principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.  Previously the Common Collective Trust Funds held a level 3 GIC Portfolio which includes both traditional and separate account guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) as well as synthetic GICs.  The traditional and separate account GICs are valued by calculating the sum of the present values of all projected future cash flows of each investment.  The synthetic GIC wrapper contracts are valued by determining the replacement cost of the wrapper contract and the present value of the contractually obligated payments in the original wrapper contract.  Debt securities underlying synthetic GICs are traded primarily in the over-the-counter (OTC) markets and are valued at the latest available price in the OTC market or on the basis of values obtained by an independent pricing service.

   The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

9.  LAND IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT, NET:

   These assets consist of the following at October 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

10/31/2013 

10/31/2012 

Land improvements

$10,755,102 

$11,210,436 

Corporate buildings

554,873 

554,873 

Buildings leased to others

22,023,962 

22,298,025 

Equipment and furnishings

1,439,564 

1,494,081 


34,773,501 

35,557,415 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

15,509,305 

14,514,347 


$19,264,196 

$21,043,068 

10.  ACCRUED LIABILITIES:

   Accrued liabilities consist of the following at October 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

10/31/2013 

10/31/2012 

    Payroll

$77,889 

$58,431 

    Security and Other Deposits

42,321 

42,322 

    Professional Fees

44,198 

58,891 

    Real Estate Taxes

70,213 

79,020 

    Other

70,983 

72,433 

    Total

$305,604 

$311,097 

11.  OPERATING LEASES:

   The Companies lease land, land improvements and investment properties each of which are accounted for as operating leases. Rents are reported as income over the terms of the leases as they are earned.  Our shopping center is leased to various tenants for renewable terms averaging 3.21 years with options for renewal.  Information concerning rental properties and minimum future rentals under current leases as of October 31, 2013 is as follows:



Properties Subject to Lease



Cost


Accumulated Depreciation

       Investment properties leased to others

$22,023,962 


$6,701,269 

       Land and land improvements

$16,117,196 


$6,065,816 

       Minimum future rentals:




           Fiscal years ending October 31:

2014

$1,586,821 




2015

1,501,821 




2016

1,454,378 




2017

1,437,398 




2018

1,387,788 




Thereafter

16,951,623 





$24,319,829 





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   Minimum future rentals subsequent to 2018 include $1,137,500 under a land lease expiring in 2072; $2,229,381 under a net lease for a store expiring in 2024; $6,231,500 and $6,955,000 under net leases for two stores expiring in December 2035 and August 2036. There were no contingent rentals included in income for Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011.  The above information includes rental escalations recognized using straight-line basis.

12.  INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES (Included in assets of discontinued operations at October 31, 2011):

   During Fiscal Year 2011, the Companies leased the Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski areas to a third party under direct financing leases that extended through 2034.

   On December 15, 2011, the Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski areas were sold to the previous third party lessee, therefore the operating activity for the fiscal years ending October 31, 2012 and 2011 is being reported as discontinued operations.  The sale transaction resulted in a loss of approximately ($502,000) primarily related to the reversal of the accrued rent receivable based on the straight line amortization of the lease.   The impairment was recorded as a portion of the loss on disposal in discontinued operations at October 31, 2011. The interest income which resulted from the direct financing lease is reported as a portion of the discontinued operations.

13.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND IMPAIRMENT:

   The Companies use ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820), to measure the fair value of certain assets and liabilities.  ASC 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements.

The fair value hierarchy is summarized below:

Level 1:

Fair value determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:

Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, generally either quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.

Level 3:

Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as pricing models, discounted cash flows, or similar techniques.

The estimated recurring fair values of the Companies' financial instruments at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 are as follows:


10/31/13

10/31/12


Carrying

Amount

Fair Value

Carrying

Amount

Fair Value

ASSETS:





Cash and cash equivalents

$3,514,236

$3,514,236

$702,902 

$702,902 

Accounts receivable

109,796

109,796

143,382 

143,382 






LIABILITIES:





Accounts payable

121,725

121,725

140,956 

140,956 

Accrued liabilities

305,604

305,604

311,097 

311,097 

Debt

$14,251,685

$14,392,436

$16,880,416 

$16,988,594 

   Fair Values were determined as follows:

   Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities:  The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

   Debt: The fair value of debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current borrowing rates available to the Companies for similar types of borrowing arrangements - Level 2 hierarchy.

   As of October 31, 2013, the carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land and land development costs is $19,410,309, less impairment expense of $3,500,000, recorded in Fiscal 2013 for a revised carrying value of $15,910,309.  A 126 unit development project had a carrying value of $4,610,965 which was written down by an impairment charge of $3,500,000.  Management reassessed the carrying value of the project following its evaluation of trends in the local real estate market, which management determined were not reflecting the recovery recently experienced nationally.  In determining the amount of the impairment, management performed a discounted cash flow analysis based on reduced



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estimates regarding the timing of unit sales and the prices to be realized.  Certain quantitative inputs utilized in the analysis for this impairment are detailed on the following page.  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land improvements, buildings and equipment is $19,264,196.  A reclassification of $515,631 was recorded to both land improvements, buildings and equipment and deferred income due to notification received from the PA Department of Transportation stating the proposed safety rest area project along Interstate 80 has been abandoned.  This reclassification had $0 impact on the Combined Statement of Operations.  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land held for investment is $6,599,468 less impairment expense of $200,000 recorded in Fiscal 2013 for a revised carrying value of $6,399,468.  A certain lot included in land held for investment had a carrying value of $500,431 which was written down by an impairment charge of $200,000.  The quoted listing price less selling and closing costs provided by the broker for this 2.9 acre parcel of land was the input used in determining the fair value of this property (Level 2).  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for long-lived assets held for sale as of October 31, 2013 was $248,822.  The assets of discontinued operations as of October 31, 2013 had a carrying value net of prior period adjustments for impairment of $166,682.  There was a total of $3,700,000 impairment expense in Fiscal 2013.

   As of October 31, 2012, the carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land and land development costs were $20,359,066 less impairment expense of $7,000 in Fiscal 2012 for a revised carrying value of $20,352,066.  A certain lot included in the land and land development costs had a carrying value of $37,394 which was written down in Fiscal 2012 by an impairment charge of $7,000 due to the sale of a similar lot in Fiscal 2012, to its fair value of $30,394.  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land improvements, buildings and equipment is $21,043,068.  There was no impairment expense for land improvements, buildings and equipment in Fiscal 2012.  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for land held for investment is $6,848,390.  There was no impairment on land held for investment in Fiscal 2012.  The carrying amount net of prior period impairments for long-lived assets held for sale as of October 31, 2012 was $846,174.  There was no impairment expense on long-lived assets held for sale in Fiscal 2012.  The assets of discontinued operations as of October 31, 2012 had a carrying value net of prior period adjustments for impairment of $230,382 less $63,700 impairment expense in Fiscal 2012, due to a sales agreement signed in September 2012 for this property, for a fair value of $166,682.  The overall total impairment in Fiscal 2012 was $70,700.  The impairment for long-lived assets held for sale, land and land development costs, land held for investment and assets of discontinued operations was determined using level 2 criteria wherein fair value is determined using significant observable inputs, generally either quoted prices in an active market for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.

   The table below summarizes the level of fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements resulting in impairment losses during the period ending October 31, 2013 are categorized:



Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using ($ in thousands)


10/31/2013

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

Total

Losses

Land and land development costs (a)

$1,111 


 

$1,111 

$3,500 

Land held for investment (b)

300 


300 


200 

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements

$1,411 

$0 

$300 

$1,111 

$3,700 

(a) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, land and land development costs with a carrying value of $4.6 million were written down to their fair value of approximately $1.1 million, resulting in impairment expense of $3.5 million, which was included in the loss for the period.

(b) In accordance with Subtopic 360-10, land held for investment with a carrying value of approximately $500,000 was written down to its fair value of approximately $300,000, resulting in impairment expense of $200,000, which was included in the loss for the period.




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   The table below summarizes, for the periods indicated, the ranges of certain quantitative unobservable inputs (Level 3) utilized in determining the fair value of the impaired land and land development costs:

Fiscal Year Ending

October 31,

Sales price per

square ft.

Sales pace per

year (in Units)

Discount

rate

2015

$147 - $152

9

10%

2016

$153 - $164

25

10%

2017

$165 - $171

34

10%

2018

$172 - $178

32

10%

2019

$179 - $185

17

10%

2020

$186 - $192

3

10%

14.  QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited):

   The results of operations for each of the quarters in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 years are presented below.  

 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/13






Operating revenues

$1,120,660 

$991,139 

$8,029,962 

$1,158,586 

$11,300,347 

Operating profit (loss)

(604,311)

(4,187,478)

4,836,505 

(498,609)

(453,893)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

(4)

1,425 

1,298 

2,376 

5,095 

Net income (loss)

(569,584)

(2,930,464)

3,181,334 

(300,752)

(619,466)

Net income (loss) before discontinued operations per weighted average combined share

($0.23)

($1.20)

$1.30 

($0.13)

($0.26)

Net income (loss) per weighted average combined share

($0.23)

($1.20)

$1.30 

($0.12)

($0.25)


 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/12






Operating revenues

$1,607,850 

$1,735,118 

$1,933,407 

$1,853,333 

$7,129,708 

Operating loss

(446,753)

(478,787)

(301,754)

(134,846)

(1,362,140)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

2,877 

(4,916)

(173)

(41,510)

(43,722)

Net income (loss)

(503,429)

(503,419)

(372,362)

120,576 

(1,258,634)

Net income (loss) before discontinued operations

per weighted average combined share

($0.21)

($0.20)

($0.15)

$0.07 

($0.49)

Net income (loss) per weighted average

combined share

($0.21)

($0.20)

($0.15)

$0.05 

($0.51)

   The quarterly results of operations for Fiscal 2013 and 2012 reflect the impact of land dispositions and other assets that occur from time to time during the period and do not follow any pattern during the fiscal year.  

15.  BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION:

   The following information is presented in accordance with the accounting pronouncement regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information".  The Companies' business segments were determined from the Companies' internal organization and management reporting, which are based primarily on differences in services.  

   Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   Real Estate Management/Rental Operations consists of: investment properties leased to others located in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, Louisiana and Colorado; recreational club activities; services to the trusts that operate resort residential communities; sales of investment properties; and rental of land and land improvements.  

   Land Resource Management

   Land Resource Management consists of: land sales; land purchases; timbering operations; the Jack Frost National Golf Course; and a real estate development division.  Timbering operations consist of selective timbering on our land holdings.  Contracts are entered into for parcels that have had the timber selectively marked.  We rely on the advice of our forester, who is engaged on a consulting basis and who receives a commission on each stumpage contract, for the timing and



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selection of certain parcels of land for timbering.  Our forester gives significant attention to protecting the environment and retaining the value of these parcels for future timber harvests.  The Jack Frost National Golf Course is managed by Billy Casper Golf, LLC, an unaffiliated third party.  The real estate development division is responsible for the residential land development activities which include overseeing the construction of single and multi-family homes and development of infrastructure.

   Funds expended to date for real estate development have been primarily for infrastructure improvements and home construction in the Laurelwoods II and Boulder Lake Village communities.  At October 31, 2012, the construction of 22 single family homes and four duplex homes in Laurelwoods II and the construction of 18 condominium units within Building J at Boulder Lake Village on Big Boulder Lake were completed.  Other expenditures for our development projects in the planning phases include fees for architects, engineers, consultants, studies and permits.

   Information by business segment is as follows:


10/31/13

10/31/12

10/31/11

Revenues from continuing operations:




Real estate management/rental operations

$2,773,347 

$2,787,941 

$2,806,476 

Land resource management

8,527,000 

4,341,767 

2,872,670 

Total revenues from operations

$11,300,347 

$7,129,708 

$5,679,146 





Operating profit (loss) from continuing operations, excluding general and administrative expenses:




Real estate management/rental operations

$895,857 

$843,515 

$825,152 

Land resource management

921,290 

(323,964)

(1,544,539)

Total operating profit, excluding general and administrative expenses

$1,817,147 

$519,551 

($719,387)

General and administrative expenses:




Real estate management/rental operations

$557,362 

$735,801 

$885,251 

Land resource management

1,713,678 

1,145,890 

906,130 

Total general and administrative expenses

$2,271,040 

$1,881,691 

$1,791,381 





Interest and other income, net:




Real estate management/rental operations

$587 

$1,216 

$5,382 

Land resource management

1,952 

2,099 

5,877 

Total interest and other income, net

$2,539 

$3,315 

$11,259 





Interest expense:




Real estate management/rental operations

$930,151 

$955,531 

$1,085,769 

Land resource management

67,056 

172,556 

329,262 

Total Interest expense

$997,207 

$1,128,087 

$1,415,031 





Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

($1,448,561)

($2,486,912)

($3,914,540)

  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, we had land sales to Hanson Aggregates for $1,600,000 and to Wildlands Conservancy for $5,000,000.  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, we sold the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas for a total of $9,000,000 and the Jack in the Box property for $1,911,419. For fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, we sold the Applebees property for $1,450,000.  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, there were no concentration of sales.




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   Identifiable assets, net of accumulated depreciation at October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 and depreciation expense and capital expenditures for the years then ended by business segment are as follows:

 


Identifiable  Assets 

Depreciation and  Amortization

 Expense 

Capital  

Expenditures 

October 31, 2013





Real estate management/rental operations


$26,077,479 

$775,693 

$5,028 

Land resource management


19,713,059 

318,699 

3,375 

Other corporate


84,780 

37,463 

81,098 

Discontinued operations


166,682 

Total Assets


$46,042,000 

$1,131,855 

$89,501 






October 31, 2012





Real estate management/rental operations


$26,125,839 

$804,900 

$24,579 

Land resource management


23,990,608 

342,580 

9,617 

Other corporate


288,363 

77,856 

59,285 

Discontinued operations


166,682 

1,666 

Total Assets


$50,571,492 

$1,227,002 

$93,481 






October 31, 2011





Real estate management/rental operations


$20,629,423 

$623,470 

$761 

Land resource management


33,251,319 

382,559 

225,105 

Other corporate


222,697 

109,991 

203,691 

Discontinued operations


11,002,270 

238,810 

Total Assets


$65,105,709 

$1,354,830 

$429,557 

   All asset impairments in Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 relate to the Land Resource Management segment.

16.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

The Companies are party to various legal proceedings incidental to its business. Certain claims, suits, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are possible of assertion against the Company.  In the opinion of management, all such matters are without merit or are of such kind, or involve such amounts, which are not expected to have a material effect on the combined financial position or results of operations of the Company.

17.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

   Kimco Realty Services, Inc., or Kimco, is our controlling shareholder and Kimco Realty Corporation, the parent company of Kimco, provides consulting services to us.  The services are focused on land development, acquisitions and disposals.  Kimco was paid $0 in consulting fees in Fiscal 2013 and 2012, and $75,000 in consulting fees in Fiscal 2011.

   Kimco Realty Corporation has served as the management company for the Coursey Commons Shopping Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana since June 2004.  A wholly owned subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corporation, KRC Property Management I, Inc., receives a fixed monthly fee of 4.5% of rental income on store leases in this shopping center.  During Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, that subsidiary received $43,393, $39,812 and $41,272, respectively for management fees earned on the shopping center.  

   Mr. Frederick N. Kurz, Jr., the Chairman of our Boards of Directors, is also Vice President and General Manager of Kimco Realty Corporation.  Mr. Michael J. Flynn, who served as Chairman of our Boards of Directors until April 2012, was also President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kimco Realty Corporation until his retirement on December 31, 2008.  In addition, Mr. Patrick M. Flynn, who served as one of our directors and was our President and Chief Executive Officer until his resignation on August 12, 2011, was also a Managing Director of Real Estate at Kimco Realty Corporation.  Finally, Mr. Milton Cooper, who served as one of our directors until April 2012, also serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kimco Realty Corporation.

   Amounts due to the above related parties total $0 at October 31, 2013, $0 at October 31, 2012 and $24,792 at October 31, 2011.



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18.  STOCK OPTIONS and CAPITAL STOCK:

During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, no stock options were issued or exercised.

Option activity during Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

10/31/13


10/31/12


10/31/11



Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

Shares

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

Outstanding at beginning of year:


14,000 

$39.00

43,000 

$38.40 

Granted






Exercised






Expired


14,000 

$39.00

29,000 

$38.11 

Outstanding at year-end



14,000 

$39.00 








Options exercisable at year-end



14,000 


Option price range

$0.00 


$0.00 


$39.00 


Weighted average fair value

   of options granted during year




Weighted average grant date

   fair value of options granted

   during year




Weighted average remaining

   contractual life (in years)



0.42 


The Companies policy regarding the exercise of options requires that optionees utilize an independent broker to manage the transaction, whereby the broker sells the exercised shares on the open market.

19.  PER SHARE DATA:

   Earnings per share (EPS) is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  The calculation of diluted EPS assumes weighted average options have been exercised to purchase shares of common stock in the relevant period, net of assumed repurchases using the treasury stock method. For Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, all outstanding unexercised stock options would be excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the exercise price of all such options exceeded the market price of the Companies common stock.  As a result, the calculation of diluted EPS has been excluded from the table below since diluted EPS for these periods is equal to EPS.

    Weighted average basic shares, taking into consideration shares issued, weighted average options used in calculating EPS and treasury shares repurchased, for Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Weighted average combined shares of common stock outstanding used to compute basic earnings per combined share

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

   Basic (loss) earnings per weighted average combined share is computed as follows:

 

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Net loss before discontinued operations

($624,561)

($1,214,912)

($2,587,540)

Weighted average combined shares of common stock outstanding

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

Basic loss per weighted average combined share

($0.26)

($0.49)

($1.06)





Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

$5,095 

($43,722)

$112,775 

Weighted average combined shares of common stock outstanding

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

Basic earnings (loss) per weighted average combined share

$0.01 

($0.02)

$0.05 





Net loss

($619,466)

($1,258,634)

($2,474,765)

Weighted average combined shares of common stock outstanding

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

2,450,424 

Basic loss per weighted average combined share

($0.25)

($0.51)

($1.01)



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20.  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE TO STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

10/31/13 

10/31/12 

10/31/11 

Cash:




           Interest paid

$1,008,983 

$1,155,460 

$1,713,780 

           Income taxes paid

$95,658 

$75,840 

$36,591 





Non cash:




Reclassification of assets from land and land development costs to long-lived assets held for sale

$957,625

$263,718 

$675,490 

Reclassification to land improvements, buildings and equipment, net due to abandonment of sewer line

($515,631)

$0 

$0 

Reclassification to deferred income due to abandonment of sewer line

$515,631 

$0 

$0 

Reclassification of assets from land held for investment to long-lived assets held for sale

$248,922 

$0 

$0 

Reclassification of assets from land improvements, buildings and equipment, net to long-lived assets held for sale

$220,887 

$262,839 

$0 

   Pension liability and accumulated other comprehensive loss was (decreased) increased by ($1,293,900) and $1,293,900 in 2013, increased (decreased) by $674,858 and ($674,858) in 2012 and by $568,881 and ($568,881) in 2011 resulting from the changes in the funded status, the prior service cost and the net actuarial loss.

21.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

The Companies have evaluated subsequent events thru the issuance of the financial statements.

Blue Ridge was formerly party to a Security Combination Agreement with Big Boulder Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation (Big Boulder), pursuant to which the shares of Big Boulder could only be transferred with an equal number of shares of Blue Ridge, and vice versa.  On October 31, 2013, Big Boulder merged with and into Blue Ridge, and pursuant to the merger (i) each issued and outstanding common share of Big Boulder was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (ii) each issued and outstanding common share of Blue Ridge was canceled and converted automatically into the right to receive one post-merger Blue Ridge common share; (iii) Blue Ridge adopted Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation which set forth, among other things, that (x) the number of authorized shares of common stock of Blue Ridge increased to 6,000,000, (y) the shares of Blue Ridge are uncertificated, and (z) immediately after the merger effective time, every two outstanding post-merger Blue Ridge common shares were combined into and automatically became one post-merger Blue Ridge common share.  Following the merger, on November 1, 2013, shares of Blue Ridge ceased trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol BLRGZ and began trading on the OTC Markets under the temporary symbol BRRED, and on December 2, 2013 began trading on the OTC Markets under the symbol BRRE.

Effective November 1, 2013, the Company entered into a concession lease with Boulder View Tavern, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for the operation of the Lake Mountain Club. According to the Agreement, the lease term is for a period of five years unless renewed or terminated.

On November 6, 2013, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company closed on the sale to Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., through a Cooperative Agreement with The Pennsylvania Game Commission, for approximately 2,282 acres of land in Buck and Bear Creek Townships, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for the aggregate purchase price of $5,050,000.  The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes.

    On November 25, 2013, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC)  a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement and accompanying Offer to Purchase, as amended by First Amendment (the First Amendment) dated December 26, 2013, as amended by Second Amendment (the Second Amendment) dated January 6, 2014, as amended by Third Amendment (the Third Amendment) dated January 10, 2014, and as amended by the Fourth Amendment (the Fourth Amendment) dated January 17, 2014, notifying shareholders that the Company is offering to purchase for cash, all of its common shares held by holders of 99 or fewer shares of Blue Ridge as of November 21, 2013 at a purchase price of $11.00 per share. The Offer price represents a premium of approximately 37% to the closing price of the Companys common shares of $8.00 on the OTC Markets as of the close of business on



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November 20, 2013. In addition to the $11.00 per share purchase price, Blue Ridge is offering each tendering holder of 99 or fewer shares a $100 bonus upon completion of the Offer for properly executed tenders of all shares beneficially owned by such holder which are received and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Time of the Offer. In connection with the Offer, if the results of the Offer allow, Blue Ridge intends to deregister its common shares with the SEC and take the Company private.  The Offer was set to expire on January 17, 2014. As disclosed in the Fourth Amendment, on January 17, 2014, the Board of Directors made the decision to extend the offer to purchase until February 7, 2014.

On November 30, 2013, BBC Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, formerly a subsidiary of Big Boulder Corporation, merged with and into Blue Ridge, with Blue Ridge being the surviving corporation.





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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited):

   The results of operations for each of the quarters in Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012 years are presented below.  

 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/13






Operating revenues

$1,120,660 

$991,139 

$8,029,962 

$1,158,586 

$11,300,347 

Operating profit (loss)

(604,311)

(4,187,478)

4,836,505 

(498,609)

(453,893)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

(4)

1,425 

1,298 

2,376 

5,095 

Net income (loss)

(569,584)

(2,930,464)

3,181,334 

(300,752)

(619,466)

Net income (loss) before discontinued operations per weighted average combined share

($0.23)

($1.20)

$1.30 

($0.13)

($0.26)

Net income (loss) per weighted average combined share

($0.23)

($1.20)

$1.30 

($0.12)

($0.25)


 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/12






Operating revenues

$1,607,850 

$1,735,118 

$1,933,407 

$1,853,333 

$7,129,708 

Operating loss

(446,753)

(478,787)

(301,754)

(134,846)

(1,362,140)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

2,877 

(4,916)

(173)

(41,510)

(43,722)

Net income (loss)

(503,429)

(503,419)

(372,362)

120,576 

(1,258,634)

Net income (loss) before discontinued operations per weighted average combined share

($0.21)

($0.20)

($0.15)

$0.07 

($0.49)

Net income (loss) per weighted average combined share

($0.21)

($0.20)

($0.15)

$0.05 

($0.51)

   The quarterly results of operations for Fiscal 2013 and 2012 reflect the impact of land dispositions and other sales that occur from time to time during the period and do not follow any pattern during the fiscal year.  





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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES (See Note 1)

SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

OCTOBER 31, 2013

 

Initial Cost






Total Cost Net





Buildings &

Subsequent


Building and


Accumulated

of  Accumulated


Date of

Description

Land

Improvements

to Acquisition

Land

Improvements

Total

Depreciation

Depreciation

Encumbrances

Acquisition












Land located in Northeast. PA

$1,869,629 


$906,342

$2,775,971 


$2,775,971 


$2,775,971 


Various

   Various  improvements











      Sewage Plants, wells and access roads at Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas


6,093,877 

566,350 


6,660,227 

6,660,227

4,687,929 

1,972,298 


Various / 1982 on

     Jack Frost National Golf Course

8,656,154 

3,048,817 

8,684 

8,656,154 

3,057,501 

11,713,655 

1,377,887 

10,335,768 


2007












Corporate Building


282,918 

271,955 


554,873 

554,873 

516,094 

38,779 


1982












Building Leased to Others











Asset-Shopping Center-Baton Rouge Louisiana

2,208,165 

8,894,908 

59,315 

2,208,165 

8,954,223

11,162,388

2,219,637 

8,942,751 

6,608,689 

2004

Asset-Walgreens-Toms River New Jersey

948,181 

4,877,731 

483,028 

948,181 

5,360,759 

6,308,940 

1,009,892 

5,299,048 

3,659,655 

2006

Asset-Walgreens-White Bear Lake-Minnesota

1,446,831 

4,615,442 

380,783 

1,446,831 

4,996,225 

6,443,056 

940,606 

5,502,450 

3,933,358 

2006

Asset-Boulder View Tavern-Eastern PA


1,072,000 

581,170 


1,653,170 

1,653,170 

1,504,814 

148,356 


1986

Asset-Company owned rental properties-Eastern PA


221,930 

77,632 


299,562 

299,562 

266,297 

33,265 



Asset-Leased Lake Club Program-Eastern PA


571,151 



571,151 

571,151 

571,151 


Various / 1980 on

Asset-Leased Villages Maintenance Building-Eastern PA


188,872 



188,872 

188,872 

188,872 


Various / 1982 on












Total

$15,128,960 

$29,867,646 

$3,335,259 

$16,035,302 

$32,296,563 

$48,331,865 

$13,283,179 

$35,048,686 

$14,201,702 



Depreciation and Amortization are provided on a straight-line half year method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Land improvements

10 to 30 years

Corporate building

10 to 30 years

Properties leased to others

10 to 30 years


The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $29,000,000 at October 31, 2013.





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The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:

 

2013 

2012 

2011 

Balance at beginning of period

50,012,530 

51,413,704 

$54,908,935 

Additions to Land

Additions to Land Improvements

Additions to Leased Buildings

5,025 

22,535 

761 

Additions to Corporate Building

Sale of Real Property

(1,685,690)

(984,830)

(3,495,992)

Transfers

(438,879)

Balance at end of year

48,331,865 

50,012,530 

$51,413,704 


The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:

 

2013 

2012 

2011 

Balance at beginning of year

12,410,178 

11,986,044 

$11,113,491 

   Addition during year: reclass

   Current year depreciation

952,003 

974,568 

1,106,816 

   Less retirements

(79,002)

(550,434) 

(234,263)

Balance at end of year

13,283,179 

12,410,178 

$11,986,044 





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION  

By:  /s/ Bruce Beaty

   Bruce Beaty  

   President and Chief Executive Officer

   Dated:  January 29, 2014

By:  /s/ Cynthia A. Van Horn

   Cynthia A. Van Horn  

   Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

   (Principal Financial Officer)

   Dated:  January 29, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrants and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ Frederick N. Kurz, Jr.


January 29, 2014

Frederick N. Kurz, Jr.

Chairman of the Board


/s/ Bruce Beaty


January 29, 2014

Bruce Beaty

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director


/s/ Paul A. Biddelman


January 29, 2014

Paul A. Biddelman

Director


/s/ Mark Dawejko


January 29, 2014

Mark Dawejko

Director





/s/ Cynthia A. Van Horn


January 29, 2014

Cynthia A. Van Horn

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)



 



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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following is a list of Exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Where so indicated by a parenthetical, Exhibits that were previously filed are incorporated by reference.  For Exhibits incorporated by reference, the location of the Exhibit in the previous filing is also indicated in parentheses.

Exhibit

Number

Description

2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 29, 2013, by and between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (filed August 30, 2013 as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company effective October 31, 2013 (filed November 19, 2013 as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company effective October 31, 2013 (filed November 19, 2013 as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

4.2

Security Combination Agreement between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (filed September 23, 1967 as Exhibit b-3 to Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.1

Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Coursey Commons Shopping Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.2

Mortgage and Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing Statement, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WMN, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.3

$4,340,000 6.90% Senior Secured Note, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WMN, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.4

Note Purchase Agreement, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WMN, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.5

Mortgage and Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing Statement, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.6

$4,038,000 6.90% Senior Secured Note, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.7

Note Purchase Agreement, dated August 28, 2009, between Blue Ridge WNJ, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. as Trustee (filed on September 3, 2009 as exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.8

Agreement of Sale, Phase 3, dated February 17, 2011between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and The Conservation Fund for the purchase of 376 acres located in Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. (filed February 18, 2011as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.) 


 

 



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Exhibit

Number

Description

10.9

First Amendment to Agreement of Sale, Phase 3, dated August 15, 2011between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and The Conservation Fund for the purchase of 376 acres located in Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. (filed August 18, 2011as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.) 

10.10

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated August 17, 2011, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Scott Family Trust and Ross Family Trust (filed August 23, 2011 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.11

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 1, 2011, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Phyllis Enfield Trust (filed on October 3, 2011 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.12

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 31, 2011, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and JFBB Ski Areas, Inc. (filed on November 4, 2011 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.13

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated October 31, 2011, between Big Boulder Corporation and JFBB Ski Areas, Inc. (filed on November 4, 2011 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.14**

Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2012 between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Bruce Beaty (filed February 14, 2012 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.15

Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale, Phase 3, dated February 20, 2012 between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and The Conservation Fund for the purchase of 376 acres located in Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (filed as exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.16

Third Amendment to Agreement of Sale, Phase 3, dated September 6, 2012 between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and The Conservation Fund for the purchase of 376 acres located in Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (filed as exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.17**

Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2013 between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Bruce Beaty (filed November 28, 2012 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

10.18

Fourth Amendment to Agreement of Sale, Phase 3, dated February 21, 2013, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Hanson Aggregated BMC, Inc., Assignee of The Conservation Fund, for the purchase of 376 acres located in Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (filed February 25, 2013 as Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.).

10.19**

Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2014 between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Bruce Beaty (filed December 11, 2013 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.)

14.1*

Restated Code of Ethics

21.1*

List of all subsidiaries of the Registrants

31.1*

Principal Executive Officers Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

31.2*

Principal Financial Officers Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

32.1*

Principal Executive Officers Section 1350 Certification

32.2*

Principal Financial Officers Section 1350 Certification


 

 



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Exhibit

Number

Description

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


* Filed herewith.

** Management or compensatory contract required to be filed pursuant to Item 15(b) of the requirements for Form 10-K reports.

Copies of Exhibits are available to Shareholders by contacting the Corporate Secretary, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Blakeslee, PA 18610. A charge of $0.25 per page to cover the Registrants expenses will be made.



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