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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 1, 2021

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-35219

45-2598330

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

6649 Westwood Blvd.

Orlando

FL

32821

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (407) 206-6000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value			VAC			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 1, 2021, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the closing of its acquisition of Welk Hospitality Group, Inc.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Form 8-K constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company cautions you that these statements are not guarantees and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, such as: the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including reduced demand for vacation ownership and exchange products and services, volatility in the international and national economy and credit markets, worker absenteeism, quarantines or other travel or health-related restrictions; the length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; competitive conditions, and other matters referred to under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed with this report: 

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release issued on April 1, 2021 announcing the closing of the acquisition of Welk Hospitality Group, Inc.
101						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

			MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION
			(Registrant)
Dated: April 1, 2021			By:			/s/ John E. Geller, Jr.
			Name:			John E. Geller, Jr.
			Title:			President and Chief Financial Officer

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