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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018.

 

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________.

 

001-07395

 

Commission File Number

 

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AV HOMES, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Delaware

   

23-1739078

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

6730 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 150, Scottsdale, Arizona

   

85253

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code  )

 

(480) 214-7400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  ☒  No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  ☒  No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large Accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

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    ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes  ☐  No ☒

 

As of April 20, 2018, there were 22,348,223 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 


 

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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

INDEX

 

 

 

 

 

PART I. 

Financial Information

1

 

 

 

Item 1. 

Financial Statements:

1

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017

1

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

3

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

4

 

 

 

Item 2. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

17

 

 

 

Item 3. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

24

 

 

 

Item 4. 

Controls and Procedures

24

 

 

 

PART II. 

Other Information

25

 

 

 

Item 1. 

Legal Proceedings

25

 

 

 

Item 1A. 

Risk Factors

25

 

 

 

Item 6. 

Exhibits

25

 

 

 

Signatures 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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PART I. Financial Information

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amount)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

    

Assets

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

175,187

 

$

240,990

 

Restricted cash

 

 

1,329

 

 

1,165

 

Receivables

 

 

7,827

 

 

13,702

 

Land and other inventories

 

 

668,557

 

 

603,851

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

37,786

 

 

32,664

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

16,798

 

 

17,117

 

Deferred tax assets, net

 

 

71,116

 

 

70,365

 

Goodwill

 

 

38,903

 

 

30,290

 

Total assets

 

$

1,017,503

 

$

1,010,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

39,299

 

$

35,810

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

33,055

 

 

29,193

 

Customer deposits

 

 

12,609

 

 

9,507

 

Estimated development liability

 

 

31,446

 

 

31,556

 

Senior debt, net

 

 

472,597

 

 

472,108

 

Total liabilities

 

 

589,006

 

 

578,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $1 per share

 

 

22,459

 

 

22,475

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

405,507

 

 

404,859

 

Retained earnings

 

 

3,550

 

 

7,655

 

 

 

 

431,516

 

 

434,989

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(3,019)

 

 

(3,019)

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

428,497

 

 

431,970

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,017,503

 

$

1,010,144

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

145,145

 

$

148,660

 

Amenity and other

 

 

4,818

 

 

4,637

 

Land sales

 

 

2,045

 

 

2,251

 

Total revenues

 

 

152,008

 

 

155,548

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

120,977

 

 

122,865

 

Amenity and other

 

 

5,244

 

 

4,330

 

Land sales

 

 

231

 

 

982

 

Total real estate expenses

 

 

126,452

 

 

128,177

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

25,515

 

 

22,371

 

Interest income and other

 

 

(269)

 

 

(5)

 

Interest expense

 

 

3,391

 

 

837

 

Total expenses

 

 

155,089

 

 

151,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

(3,081)

 

 

4,168

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(738)

 

 

1,729

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.10)

 

$

0.11

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

22,570

 

 

22,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.10)

 

$

0.11

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

22,570

 

 

22,718

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

Operating Activities

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,064

 

 

1,626

 

Amortization of share-based compensation

 

 

662

 

 

626

 

Impairment charges

 

 

653

 

 

149

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

(738)

 

 

1,665

 

Other adjustments

 

 

95

 

 

366

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

5,875

 

 

4,590

 

Land and other inventories

 

 

(36,631)

 

 

(14,910)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

892

 

 

1,507

 

Accounts payable, estimated development liability, and accrued and other liabilities

 

 

3,977

 

 

(8,888)

 

Customer deposits

 

 

3,033

 

 

3,063

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(22,461)

 

 

(7,767)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in property and equipment

 

 

(925)

 

 

(736)

 

Business acquisitions

 

 

(42,199)

 

 

 —

 

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 —

 

 

(17)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(43,124)

 

 

(753)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financing activities

 

 

(54)

 

 

(362)

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(54)

 

 

(362)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(65,639)

 

 

(8,882)

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

 

242,155

 

 

69,023

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year

 

$

176,516

 

$

60,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

 

$

(2,727)

 

$

5,532

 

Supplemental non-cash investing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrual of contingent consideration as of the acquisition date

 

$

2,418

 

$

 —

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2018

 

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AV Homes, Inc. and all subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities in which AV Homes, Inc. (“AV Homes,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) has a controlling interest. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of AV Homes as of March 31, 2018 and for all periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in AV Homes’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For comparative purposes, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. We have no components of comprehensive income (loss); therefore, net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) are the same for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2018, our cash and cash equivalents were invested primarily in money market accounts. Due to the short maturity period of the cash equivalents, the carrying amounts of these instruments approximate their fair values.

 

Our cash items that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage include deposits of $1.3 million and $1.2 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Our restricted cash is comprised mainly of customer deposits held in a third-party escrow account and cash held to guarantee our performance to construct improvements in certain communities.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

175,187

 

$

58,595

 

Restricted cash

 

 

1,329

 

 

1,546

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

176,516

 

$

60,141

 

 

Receivables

 

Receivables primarily consist of amounts in transit or due from title companies for home closings and for rebates.

 

Land and Other Inventories and Homebuilding Cost of Revenue

 

Land and other inventories include expenditures for land acquisition, land development, home construction, construction costs for amenities, and direct and allocated indirect costs, including interest cost capitalized until development and construction are substantially completed. These costs are assigned to components of land and other inventories based on specific identification, relative sales value, or area allocation methods.

 

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Land and other inventories are stated at cost unless the asset is determined to be impaired, in which case the asset is written to its fair value, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”).

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue is comprised of direct and allocated costs, including estimated future costs for the limited warranty we provide on our homes. Land acquisition, land development and other common costs are generally allocated on a relative sales value or area allocation basis to the homes or lots within the applicable community or land parcel. Land acquisition and land development costs include related interest and real estate taxes during the period of time under development.

 

We evaluate our land and other inventories for impairment on a quarterly basis in accordance with ASC 360 to reflect market conditions, including a consideration of supply of new and resale homes for sale in the respective market, level of foreclosure activity and competition. For assets held and used, if indicators are present, we perform an impairment test by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If such cash flows are less than the asset’s carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value. Generally, fair value is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the asset and related estimated cash flow streams. The discount rate used in the determination of fair value would vary, depending on the state of development. Assumptions and estimates used in the determination of the estimated future cash flows are based on several factors, including expectations of future operations and economic conditions. Changes to these assumptions could significantly affect the estimates of future cash flows, which could affect the potential for future impairments. Due to the uncertainties of the estimation process, actual results could differ significantly from such estimates.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, our impairment assessments resulted in $0.7 million and $0.1 million of impairment charges, respectively, and are included in homebuilding cost of revenue in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment, net are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, and depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: land improvements 5 to 15 years; buildings and improvements 3 to 40 years; and machinery, equipment and fixtures 3 to 10 years. Maintenance and operating expenses of equipment utilized in the development of land are capitalized to land inventory. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

Property and equipment includes amenity assets such as club facilities on properties we own. The cost of amenity assets includes expenditures for land acquisition, construction, land development and direct and allocated costs. Property and equipment owned and constructed by us also includes interest cost incurred during development and construction.

 

Each reporting period, we review our property and equipment for indicators of impairment in accordance with ASC 360. For our amenities, which are located within our housing communities, indicators of impairment are similar to those of our housing communities (described above), as these factors may impact our ability to generate revenues at our amenities or cause construction costs to increase. In addition, we factor in the collectability and potential delinquency of the fees due for our amenity memberships. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, we did not identify indicators of impairment for our property and equipment.

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

 

We participate in entities in which we own less than 100% of the equity interests. One entity in which we have a 58% equity interest was formed for the purpose of acquiring and developing land in our Encore active adult community in Arizona, while the other is a mortgage joint venture in which we have a 50% equity interest and was formed in the fourth quarter of 2017 to serve as a preferred lender for homebuyers in our markets, along with other related services.

 

We determine the method for accounting for our investments at inception or upon a reconsideration event. We share in the profits and losses of unconsolidated entities generally in accordance with our ownership interests. Earnings from investments in unconsolidated entities is included within interest income and other in our consolidated statement of operations. We and our equity partners make initial and ongoing capital contributions to these unconsolidated entities on a pro-rata basis. The obligation to make capital contributions is governed by each unconsolidated entity’s respective operating agreement or

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other governing documents. The balance of our investments in unconsolidated entities was $0.2 million and $0.3 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill arises from business combinations and represents the excess of the consideration transferred for an acquired entity over the net fair value amounts that were assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. There were no indicators of impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize homebuilding, amenity and land sales revenues in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), which requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services.

 

Our homebuilding contracts require us to construct and deliver homes to our customers. The transaction price is stated in the final sales contract that is signed by the customer. Homebuilding revenue is recognized at closing when payment is due and when title to and possession of the property are transferred to the homebuyer.

 

We own and operate certain amenities pursuant to recorded mandatory club plans, which require us to provide members with access to amenity facilities in exchange for the payment of club dues. We collect club dues and other fees from our members, which are billed on a monthly basis. Our performance obligation is to make available the club amenities on an ongoing basis. Accordingly, we recognize revenue over the period for which dues have been paid. Revenue from our golf club operations is also included in amenity revenue and is recognized as the service is provided.

 

Our contracts for sales of land involve the selling of real property. The transaction price is stated in the final sales contract that is signed by the customer. Land sales revenue is recognized at closing when payment is due and when title to and possession of the real property are transferred to the buyer.

 

We report our revenue from contracts with customers by type of good or service and by geographical regions, as we believe this achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. See the accompanying consolidated statement of operations, and segment operating statement in Note 7, Segment Information, for our disaggregated revenue disclosures.

 

We have contract assets that consist of cash from home closings held in escrow for our benefit, typically for less than five days, which are considered deposits in-transit and classified as cash. Contract liabilities include earnest money deposits collected from home or land buyers pursuant to our written sales contracts. These deposits remain classified as liabilities and are recognized as revenue at the time of closing when full payment is received. If a contract is cancelled by a customer and the related deposit is non-refundable, the deposit is recognized as homebuilding or land sales revenue. See the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for our customer deposits balances as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recognized $4.2 million of homebuilding revenue that was included in our customer deposit liability balance as of December 31, 2017. See Warranty Costs within Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for information on warranties and related obligations.

 

A number of practical expedients are available in the application of the recognition and measurement principles with ASC 606. We have elected to apply the portfolio approach to our homebuilding and amenity contracts rather than evaluating individual contracts since the characteristics of each type of contract are similar. We reasonably expect that this election will not be materially different from the impact of applying ASC 606 on an individual contract basis. In addition, since our homebuilding and land sale contracts are typically completed in less than a year, we have not disclosed the transaction price for the remaining performance obligations as of the end of each reporting period or when we expect to recognize this revenue. For amenity contracts, we have elected to use the invoice practical expedient since we determined that we have a right to invoice an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date. See Recent Accounting Pronouncements within Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for further discussion.

 

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Sales Incentives

 

When sales incentives involve a discount on the selling price of the home, we record the discount as a reduction of revenue at the time of home closing. If the sales incentive requires us to provide a free product or service to the customer, the cost of the free product or service is recorded as homebuilding cost of revenue at the time of home closing. This includes the cost related to optional upgrades and seller-paid financing costs, closing costs, homeowners’ association fees, or merchandise.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, advertising costs were $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Advertising costs, sales commissions and closing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

Warranty Costs

 

Warranty reserves for homes are established to cover estimated costs for materials and labor with regard to warranty-type claims to be incurred subsequent to the closing of a home. Reserves are determined based on historical data and other relevant factors. We have, and require our subcontractors to have, general liability, property, workers’ compensation, and other business insurance. These insurance policies protect us against a portion of our risk of loss from claims, subject to certain self-insured per occurrence and aggregate retentions, deductibles, and available policy limits. We may have recourse against subcontractors for certain claims relating to workmanship and materials. Warranty reserves are included in accrued and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, changes in the warranty reserve consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

 

Accrued warranty reserve, beginning of period

 

$

4,916

 

$

4,033

 

Reserve provided

 

 

998

 

 

416

 

Payments

 

 

(1,291)

 

 

(959)

 

Accrued warranty reserve, end of period

 

$

4,623

 

$

3,490

 

 

Income Taxes

 

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was (23.9)% and 41.5%, respectively. Our effective tax rate is impacted by a number of factors, the most significant of which is the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) on December 22, 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2017, our deferred tax assets were remeasured based on the corporate income tax rate change from 35% to 21%. Effective January 1, 2018, the lower federal rate of 21% and any other changes to tax laws affect the value of our deferred tax assets and the effective tax rate going forward. Our assessment of the TCJA was based on information available at the time of this report and results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Future periods may differ from the impact disclosed herein due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions made by us, guidance that may be issued and actions we may take as a result of the TCJA. The overall impact of the TCJA is also subject to the effect of other provisions of the TCJA.

 

We evaluate our deferred tax assets each period to determine if a valuation allowance is required based on whether it is “more likely than not” that some portion of the deferred tax assets would not be realized. The ultimate realization of these deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient taxable income during future periods. We conduct our evaluation by considering all available positive and negative evidence. This evaluation considers, among other factors, historical operating results, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, and the outlooks for the U.S. housing industry and broader economy. As of March 31, 2018, we do not have a valuation allowance related to our deferred tax assets.

 

The accounting for deferred taxes is based upon estimates of future results. Differences between estimated and actual results could result in changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets that could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position. Changes in existing tax laws could also affect actual tax results and the realization of deferred tax assets over time.

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Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefits recognized for financial statement purposes. As of March 31, 2018, we had no unrecognized tax benefits.

 

Any interest or penalties assessed have been immaterial to our financial results. In the event we are assessed any interest or penalties in the future, we plan to include them in our consolidated statements of operations as income tax expense.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Amended and Restated 1997 Incentive and Capital Accumulation Plan (2011 Restatement), as amended (“Incentive Plan”), and the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2015 Plan”) provide for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, performance awards, and stock units to officers, employees and directors of AV Homes. The exercise prices of stock options granted under the Incentive Plan and the 2015 Plan may not be less than the stock exchange closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock option awards under the Incentive Plan and 2015 Plan generally expire 10 years after the date of grant.

 

As of March 31, 2018, there were an aggregate of 1.2 million shares available for grant under the 2015 Plan and 0.7 million shares reserved for future issuance relating to stock options, performance share units, and restricted stock units previously awarded and currently outstanding under the 2015 Plan. Additionally, as of March 31, 2018, an aggregate of 0.4 million shares of our common stock were reserved for future issuance in connection with options and restricted stock units previously awarded under the Incentive Plan.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of AV Homes. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 did not assume the effect of employee stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units or convertible notes because the effects were antidilutive. The computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 did not assume the effect of employee stock options or convertible notes because the effects were antidilutive.

 

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income (loss) and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

    

Numerator:

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Basic net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Diluted net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

22,570

 

 

22,471

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 —

 

 

247

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

22,570

 

 

22,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.10)

 

$

0.11

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.10)

 

$

0.11

 

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of addressing whether transactions involving in-substance nonfinancial assets, held directly or in a subsidiary, should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of nonfinancial assets or of businesses. ASU 2017-01 was effective for us for the fiscal year and interim periods beginning January 1, 2018 and applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2017-01 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 reduces the existing diversity in practice in financial reporting across all industries by clarifying certain existing principles in ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows (“ASC 230”), including providing additional guidance on how and what an entity should consider in determining the classification of certain cash flows. Additionally, in November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 clarifies certain existing principles in ASC 230, including providing additional guidance related to transfers between cash and restricted cash and how entities present, in their statement of cash flows, the cash receipts and cash payments that directly affect the restricted cash accounts. Both ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 were effective for us for the fiscal year and interim periods beginning January 1, 2018 and were applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 resulted in changes in the presentation of certain items within the consolidated statements of cash flows but did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 will require organizations that lease assets–referred to as “lessees”–to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Under ASU 2016-02, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than twelve months. Lessor accounting remains substantially similar to current GAAP. In addition, disclosures of leasing activities are to be expanded to include qualitative along with specific quantitative information. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us for fiscal years and interim periods beginning January 1, 2019. The standard mandates a modified retrospective transition method. We continue to evaluate the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also affects certain industry-specific cost guidance. The FASB has also issued several updates to this standard. The standard was effective for us for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2018.

 

We have applied the provisions of ASU 2014-09 on a modified retrospective basis to contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018 and concluded that there was no material change to the amount or timing of our homebuilding, amenity and other, and land sales revenues. Our homebuilding revenue currently includes forfeited customer deposits, and did not change under the new standard. However, the standard impacted the timing of recognition for certain selling costs related to model homes and sales offices. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, for selling communities, these costs were capitalized as land and other inventories and expensed as homes in the communities were closed in accordance with ASC 970-340. Upon adoption of ASC 2014-09, these capitalized selling costs were recorded as property and equipment in the amount of $5.3 million, while the remaining costs that would have been expensed under the new guidance are reflected as a $1.8 million reduction of retained earnings on January 1, 2018.

 

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Note 2 - Business Acquisitions

 

On January 8, 2018, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of MMLC Texas Builders, LLC (“Oakdale-Hampton Homes”) for $44.6 million, including an earn-out, which remains subject to customary post-closing adjustments. A portion of the aggregate consideration equal to $0.6 million was placed in a third-party escrow account as security for Oakdale-Hampton Homes’ indemnification and other obligations under the purchase agreement. Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquires developed land and constructs single-family homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. This acquisition marks our entry into a new key growth market. The results of Oakdale-Hampton’s operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date of January 8, 2018.

 

The Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition was accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). We recorded the acquired assets and liabilities at their estimated fair values. We determined the estimated fair values with the assistance of appraisals or valuations performed by independent third-party specialists, discounted cash flow analyses, quoted market prices where available, and estimates by management. To the extent the consideration transferred exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired in this transaction, such excess was assigned to goodwill.

 

The following table summarizes the calculation of the fair value of the total consideration transferred to Oakdale-Hampton Homes and its preliminary allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of consideration transferred:

    

 

 

 

Cash paid for net assets

 

$

42,199

 

Contingent consideration (earn-out)

 

 

2,418

 

Total consideration transferred

 

$

44,617

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

Receivables and other assets

 

$

495

 

Land and other inventories

 

 

35,053

 

Property and equipment

 

 

798

 

Trade name

 

 

560

 

Goodwill

 

 

8,613

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

45,519

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

749

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

84

 

Customer deposits

 

 

69

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

902

 

Total net assets acquired

 

$

44,617

 

 

Fair Value

 

Receivables and other assets, property and equipment, accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities were generally stated at historical carrying values given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.

 

We determined the fair value of land and other inventories on a lot-by-lot basis primarily using market comparable land and home sales transactions combined with our estimates related to expected average home selling prices and sales incentives, expected sales paces and cancellation rates, expected land development and construction timelines, and anticipated land development, construction, and overhead costs. Such estimates must be made for each individual community and may vary significantly between communities. The fair values of identified intangible assets were determined using discounted cash flow models.

 

The $0.6 million of acquired intangible assets relates to trade names that are being amortized over 2.5 years. Amortization expense for these assets totaled $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

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We estimated the preliminary fair value of acquired assets and liabilities as of the date of acquisition based on information available at that time. The valuation of these tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities is subject to further management review and may change between the preliminary allocation and the end of the purchase price allocation period.

 

Transaction and Integration Costs

 

Transaction and integration costs directly related to the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition, including legal and accounting fees, were expensed as incurred in accordance with ASC 805.

 

Goodwill

 

As of the acquisition date, goodwill included the expected economic value attributable to Oakdale-Hampton Homes’ assembled workforce. The acquisition provided increased scale and presence in an existing market with immediate revenue opportunities through an established backlog.

 

Supplemental Pro Forma Information

 

The following represents pro forma operating results as if Oakdale-Hampton Homes had been included in our consolidated statements of operations as of the beginning of the fiscal year presented (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2017

 

Revenue

    

$

162,298

    

Net income

 

 

2,971

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

0.13

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

0.13

 

 

The supplemental pro forma operating results have been determined after adjusting the operating results of Oakdale-Hampton Homes to reflect additional expense that would have been recorded assuming the fair value adjustments to inventory and intangible assets had been applied as of January 1, 2017. These results may not be indicative of future operating results.

 

Note 3 - Land and Other Inventories

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, land and other inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

Land held for future development

 

$

29,668

 

$

29,312

 

Land developed and in process of development

 

 

356,189

 

 

351,798

 

Homes completed or under construction

 

 

282,700

 

 

222,741

 

Total

 

$

668,557

 

$

603,851

 

 

We capitalize interest to inventories during the period of development in accordance with ASC 835, Interest (“ASC 835”). Homebuilding interest capitalized to inventory is included in homebuilding cost of revenue as related units or lots are closed. To the extent our homebuilding debt exceeds our qualified assets, as defined in ASC 835, we expense a portion of interest incurred. Qualified homebuilding assets consist of land, lots and homes that are under development or construction, excluding finished unsold homes or finished models.

 

The following table represents interest incurred, interest capitalized, and interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

    

Interest incurred

 

$

8,518

 

$

6,205

 

Interest capitalized

 

 

(5,127)

 

 

(5,368)

 

Interest expense

 

$

3,391

 

$

837

 

 

 

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Note 4  - Senior Debt

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, senior debt, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

6.625% Senior Notes due 2022

 

$

400,000

 

$

400,000

 

6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020

 

 

80,000

 

 

80,000

 

Senior Unsecured Credit Facility

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total senior debt

 

 

480,000

 

 

480,000

 

Deferred debt issuance costs

 

 

(7,368)

 

 

(7,853)

 

Debt discount

 

 

(35)

 

 

(39)

 

Total senior debt, net

 

$

472,597

 

$

472,108

 

 

6.625% Senior Notes due 2022

 

On May 18, 2017, we completed a private offering of $400.0 million of our 6.625% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “6.625% Notes”). The proceeds of the 6.625% Notes were used to (i) fund the repurchase and redemption of the $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our outstanding 8.50% Senior Notes due 2019 and (ii) pay amounts outstanding under our senior secured credit facility, totaling $30.0 million. We intend to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include the financing of acquisitions. The 6.625% Notes mature on May 15, 2022, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Interest on the 6.625% Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing November 15, 2017.

 

We have the option to redeem all or a portion of the 6.625% Notes at any time on or after May 15, 2019 at certain redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the date of redemption. At any time prior to May 15, 2019, we have the option to redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the 6.625% Notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings by us at a redemption price of 106.625% of the principal amount of the 6.625% Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the date of redemption, provided that at least 65% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 6.625% Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 15, 2019, we may redeem some or all of the 6.625% Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 6.625% Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the applicable redemption date plus the applicable “make-whole” premium.

 

The indenture governing the 6.625% Notes contains covenants that limit our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to (i) pay dividends, or make other distributions or redeem or repurchase our capital stock; (ii) prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt; (iii) incur additional and guarantee indebtedness; (iv) issue certain preferred stock or similar equity securities; (v) make loans and investments; (vi) incur liens; (vii) sell assets; (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates; (ix) enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; and (x) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all assets. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications.

 

6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020

 

On June 23, 2015, we completed a private offering of $80.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (the “6.00% Notes”). The proceeds of the 6.00% Notes were used to (i) repurchase 7.50% Senior Exchange Convertible Notes due 2016 and 7.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016 and (ii) pay approximately $1.5 million of accrued interest (in respect of the notes being exchanged or repurchased) and premium (in respect of the notes being repurchased). The 6.00% Notes will mature on July 1, 2020, unless earlier repurchased or converted. The 6.00% Notes are governed by the Indenture dated February 4, 2011 and the Third Supplemental Indenture dated June 23, 2015 between us and the trustee named therein. The 6.00% Notes bear regular cash interest on the principal amount of each note, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2016.

 

The 6.00% Notes were issued pursuant a series of separate, privately negotiated note purchase agreements entered into on June 17, 2015 by us and certain qualified institutional buyers. TPG Aviator, L.P. (“TPG”) purchased $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% Notes for $20.0 million in cash and waived its rights to purchase additional 6.00% Notes, resulting in a fully diluted beneficial ownership for TPG of approximately 43.8% of our common stock at the time of the transaction. Pursuant to the terms of our Related Person Transaction Policy, the audit committee of our board of directors reviewed and approved the terms of the 6.00% Notes and TPG’s purchase of 6.00% Notes.

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Senior Unsecured Credit Facility

 

On May 18, 2017, we entered into an unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Senior Unsecured Credit Facility”) with each of the financial institutions party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and Citibank, N.A., as syndication agent.

 

The Senior Unsecured Credit Facility includes a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $155.0 million, with an “accordion” feature that allows us, with the consent of the lenders, to increase the aggregate amount to $250.0 million. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility in an amount equal to 50% of total commitments then in effect. The maximum amount available under the Senior Unsecured Credit Facility is limited to the lesser of (i) $155.0 million (subject to increase pursuant to the “accordion”) and (ii) an amount equal to the borrowing base minus our consolidated senior debt.  As of March 31, 2018, we had sufficient qualified assets in the borrowing base to cover borrowings of up to $155.0 million and had no borrowings outstanding.

 

Interest will be payable on revolving credit borrowings at variable rates determined by the applicable LIBOR plus 3.25% or the prime rate plus 2.25%, at our election. We pay quarterly fees of 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the lenders’ commitments under the Senior Unsecured Credit Facility to the lenders.

 

The Senior Unsecured Credit Facility expires on July 28, 2020. Upon expiration, all borrowings become due and payable. We may prepay loans borrowed under the Senior Unsecured Credit Facility or reduce the commitments thereunder at our option, without any prepayment fee or penalty.

 

The Senior Unsecured Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and we have the option to add or remove guarantors from time to time, subject to certain limitations.

 

We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2018.

 

Note 5 - Estimated Development Liability

 

The estimated development liability consists primarily of utility completion obligations in Rio Rico, Arizona and Poinciana, Florida for more than 8,000 home sites previously sold, prior to 1980. The estimated development liability is reduced by actual expenditures and is evaluated and adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect management’s estimate of potential costs. In addition, we obtain third-party engineer evaluations on an annual basis and adjust this liability to reflect changes in the estimated completion costs. Cash expenditures associated with these obligations were $0.1 million during each of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.  Future increases or decreases of costs for construction, material and labor, as well as other land development and utilities infrastructure costs, may have a significant effect on the estimated development liability. The balance of the estimated development liability was $31.4 million and $31.6 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal

 

We are involved in litigation from time to time, primarily arising in the normal course of our business. These cases are in various procedural stages. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these legal and regulatory matters, we generally cannot predict the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing, or the eventual loss. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

 

On April 26, 2017, we received notice of a Class Action Complaint filed in the Circuit Court for the 10th Judicial Circuit, Polk County, Florida, generally alleging that the collection of club membership fees in connection with the use and enjoyment of the club facilities located within the Solivita community is illegal in that it violates, among other laws, Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (“FLHOA”) and Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”). It also generally alleges that certain other actions by us have violated FLHOA and FDUTPA. The complaint seeks relief in various forms including recovery for the prior payment of club membership fees and an injunction to prohibit the future collection of club membership fees. On June 9, 2017, we filed an amended motion to dismiss this matter, which was heard on June 13, 2017.  On August 8, 2017, the judge issued an order denying in part and granting in part the motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs were

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provided leave to amend the FDUTPA claims and filed an amended complaint on September 15, 2017. We filed our amended answer on September 29, 2017 along with certain affirmative defenses. The amended answer also contains counterclaims against the plaintiffs for breach of contract and tortious interference with contractual relations, among other claims. On October 5, 2017, we also filed a motion for summary judgment, which was heard on December 8, 2017. On January 23, 2018, the court ruled, granting our motion for summary judgment in part and denying it in part. Importantly, the court ruled that our club operations in Solivita constitute commercial property under the FLHOA, that the club facilities are not common areas of the homeowners’ association and that nothing in the FLHOA prevents a developer from owning club operations for profit, as is the case in this instance. As a result of the foregoing ruling, it is our continuing contention that every count of the plaintiffs’ class action lawsuit must ultimately fail as each is without merit and rely, directly or indirectly, on an interpretation of the FLHOA rejected by the court. On April 6, 2018, the court heard arguments relative to the plaintiffs’ amended motion for class certification pursuant to which the plaintiffs seek to certify a class of “persons who currently own, or previously owned, a home in Solivita, who have paid, or have been obligated to pay, a Club Membership Fee under the Club Plan Declaration on or after April 26, 2013.” The court has yet to rule on the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification.

 

Surety Bonds

 

Surety bonds, issued by third-party entities, are used primarily to guarantee our performance to construct improvements in our various communities. As of March 31, 2018, we had outstanding surety bonds of approximately $43.0 million. The amount of outstanding surety bonds could fluctuate depending on the level of development activity. We do not believe that it is likely any of these outstanding surety bonds will be drawn upon.

 

Note 7 - Segment Information

 

Our operating segments are defined as a component of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available and is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and make operating decisions. We have identified our chief operating decision maker as our Chief Executive Officer. Our reportable segments are as follows: Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas.

 

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The following table summarizes our information for reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

 

Operating income:

    

 

    

 

 

    

    

Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

58,103

 

$

70,487

 

Amenity and other

 

 

4,818

 

 

4,637

 

Land sales

 

 

2,045

 

 

1,469

 

Total revenues

 

 

64,966

 

 

76,593

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

45,077

 

 

55,994

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

9,102

 

 

9,298

 

Amenity and other

 

 

5,222

 

 

4,307

 

Land sales

 

 

231

 

 

196

 

Segment operating income

 

$

5,334

 

$

6,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carolinas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

53,904

 

$

46,845

 

Land sales

 

 

 —

 

 

782

 

Total revenues

 

 

53,904

 

 

47,627

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

48,163

 

 

40,133

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

6,957

 

 

5,023

 

Land sales

 

 

 —

 

 

786

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

(1,216)

 

$

1,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

25,246

 

$

31,328

 

Total revenue

 

 

25,246

 

 

31,328

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

21,134

 

 

26,738

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

3,125

 

 

3,371

 

Amenity and other

 

 

22

 

 

23

 

Segment operating income

 

$

965

 

$

1,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

7,892

 

$

 —

 

Total revenue

 

 

7,892

 

 

 —

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

6,603

 

 

 —

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

1,587

 

 

 —

 

Segment operating loss

 

$

(298)

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

4,785

 

$

9,679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other

 

 

269

 

 

 5

 

Corporate general and administrative expenses

 

 

(4,744)

 

 

(4,679)

 

Interest expense

 

 

(3,391)

 

 

(837)

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

(3,081)

 

 

4,168

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(738)

 

 

1,729

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

 

 

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Note 8 - Fair Value Disclosures

 

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

The accounting standards require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 

Level 1: Fair value determined based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

Level 2: Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3: Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as discounted cash flows, or similar techniques.

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, accounts payable, and the Senior Unsecured Credit Facility approximate the fair values due to their short-term nature.

 

Certain assets are required to be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

 

The carrying amounts and fair values of our financial liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

Carrying

 

Fair

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Senior notes:

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

 

6.625% Notes, net (1)

 

$

393,318

 

$

409,000

 

$

392,909

 

$

420,480

 

6.00% Notes, net (1)

 

 

79,279

 

 

93,800

 

 

79,199

 

 

90,240

 

Contingent consideration (earn-out)

 

 

2,418

 

 

2,418

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

The carrying amount of the debt instruments are net of unamortized debt issuance costs and certain debt discounts.

 

In estimating the fair value of financial liabilities, we used the following methods and assumptions:

 

Senior Notes

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair values of the 6.625% Notes and the 6.00% Notes are estimated, based on quoted or estimated market prices. These fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Contingent Consideration (“earn-out”)

 

This was recognized as part of the purchase price paid for the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition in 2018.  At inception, the fair value was determined through the use of valuation models that simulated earnings, applying the terms of the earn-out in each simulated path, determining the average payment in each year across all the trials of the simulation, and calculating the present values of the future payments. The primary inputs and key assumptions include estimated future earnings, probabilities of achievement, earnings volatility, and the discount rate.  These fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

 

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Executive Overview

 

We are engaged in the business of homebuilding and community development in Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas. We also engage to a limited degree in other real estate activities, such as the operation of amenities and the sale of land for third-party development. We manage our business through four reportable segments: Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we derived 43% of our revenues from Florida, 35% of our revenues from the Carolinas, 17% of our revenues from Arizona and 5% of our revenues from Texas.

 

Our primary business is the development of land and the construction and sale of homes. Our current homebuilding sales activities include locations in Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas, with additional communities in the pipeline for each region. We build both active adult communities, which are restricted to homeowners that are age 55 and older, and primary residential communities, which are open to all ages. This geographic and product segment diversification helps mitigate our overall business risks. We also opportunistically sell existing non-core commercial and industrial land positions, as well as scattered lot positions and land assets, that are in excess of our needed supply in a given market.

 

As of March 31, 2018, our selling community count included 73 locations: 21 in Florida, 34 in the Carolinas,  seven in Arizona and 11 in Texas, with additional communities in the pipeline for each region. Our count of communities with closings as of March 31, 2018 included 64 locations: 18 in Florida, 33 in the Carolinas, seven in Arizona and six in Texas.

 

Solivita and Vitalia in Central Florida; CantaMia and Encore in Arizona; and Creekside at Bethpage in Raleigh, North Carolina currently serve as our flagship communities in the active adult market. These communities broaden our geographic footprint and product offering, and should provide us with market participation in the long-term growth of demand from the wave of Baby Boomers entering their retirement years.

 

We continue to invest in new and existing markets to create a more diversified portfolio that mitigates cyclical impact over time. Through homebuilder acquisitions and purchases of new land and lot positions, we have expanded and continue to expand within our existing markets in Central Florida, Charlotte, Raleigh, Jacksonville, the greater Phoenix area, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Replacement lot positions require new acquisitions of developed lots or platted or unplatted undeveloped land, or we may decide to develop current land holdings, depending on market conditions within the submarket of these assets.

 

Our business is significantly influenced by a number of factors that affect our revenues and costs, including market demand for new homes, labor supply and wages, materials prices and availability, land availability, and mortgage rates and availability. In managing our business and the influence of these factors, we track several key operating metrics described below.

 

Key Operating Metrics

 

Contracts signed. Net contracts signed for a given period represents the number of contracts we have entered into with home buyers for the purchase and sale of homes, less the number of contracts that were cancelled in the same period. We consider a home sales contract cancelled when the customer terminates the contract or when we provide notice of termination due to a failure on the part of the customer to close on the home or meet a contingency under the contract.

 

Home starts. Home starts is the number of new homes on which we have started construction in a given period. Home starts are monitored by management in order to minimize the time between contract signing and home closing.

 

Closings. Closings represents the number of home sales closed in the period. We recognize revenue equal to the sales price of a home when the sales are closed and title passes to the purchasers.

 

Backlog. Backlog is the number of homes we are building that are under contract for sale that have not closed as of the end of the period being presented. The dollar value of backlog is the revenue anticipated to be realized at closing equal to the purchase price provided in the applicable contract. Backlog is an important indicator of home closings and homebuilding revenues in future periods.

 

Average sales price. Average sales price represents total revenue for a given period divided by the number of closings for such period.

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Seasonality

 

Our business is affected to some extent by the seasonality of home sales, which generally produce increased closings in the latter half of the year. However, periods of economic downturn in the industry can alter seasonal patterns.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table provides a comparison of certain financial data related to our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

 

Operating income:

    

 

    

 

 

    

    

Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

58,103

 

$

70,487

 

Amenity and other

 

 

4,818

 

 

4,637

 

Land sales

 

 

2,045

 

 

1,469

 

Total revenues

 

 

64,966

 

 

76,593

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

45,077

 

 

55,994

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

9,102

 

 

9,298

 

Amenity and other

 

 

5,222

 

 

4,307

 

Land sales

 

 

231

 

 

196

 

Segment operating income

 

$

5,334

 

$

6,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carolinas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

53,904

 

$

46,845

 

Land sales

 

 

 —

 

 

782

 

Total revenues

 

 

53,904

 

 

47,627

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

48,163

 

 

40,133

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

6,957

 

 

5,023

 

Land sales

 

 

 —

 

 

786

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

$

(1,216)

 

$

1,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

25,246

 

$

31,328

 

Total revenue

 

 

25,246

 

 

31,328

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

21,134

 

 

26,738

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

3,125

 

 

3,371

 

Amenity and other

 

 

22

 

 

23

 

Segment operating income

 

$

965

 

$

1,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding

 

$

7,892

 

$

 —

 

Total revenue

 

 

7,892

 

 

 —

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homebuilding cost of revenue

 

 

6,603

 

 

 —

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative

 

 

1,587

 

 

 —

 

Segment operating loss

 

$

(298)

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

4,785

 

$

9,679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other

 

 

269

 

 

 5

 

Corporate general and administrative expenses

 

 

(4,744)

 

 

(4,679)

 

Interest expense

 

 

(3,391)

 

 

(837)

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

(3,081)

 

 

4,168

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(738)

 

 

1,729

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,343)

 

$

2,439

 

 

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Data from closings for the Florida, Carolinas,  Arizona and Texas segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

 

    

Average

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

Price

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

 of Units 

 

Revenues

 

Per Unit

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

197

 

$

58,103

 

$

295

 

Carolinas

 

145

 

 

53,904

 

 

372

 

Arizona

 

70

 

 

25,246

 

 

361

 

Texas

 

26

 

 

7,892

 

 

304

 

Total

 

438

 

$

145,145

 

 

331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

247

 

$

70,487

 

$

285

 

Carolinas

 

122

 

 

46,845

 

 

384

 

Arizona

 

93

 

 

31,328

 

 

337

 

Texas

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total

 

462

 

$

148,660

 

 

322

 

 

Total revenue decreased by $3.5 million or 2.3% to $152.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. Homebuilding revenue, which is revenue from home closings, decreased $3.5 million to $145.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to  declines in volume in Florida and Arizona, partially offset by volume increases in the Carolinas and Texas attributable to the Savvy Homes and Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisitions, respectively. In the Florida segment, homebuilding revenue decreased $12.4 million or 17.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to a decrease in the number of communities in which we had closings from 26 to 18, partially offset by a 3.5% increase in the average selling price of homes closed. In the Carolinas segment, homebuilding revenue increased by $7.1 million or 15.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to an increase in the number of communities in which we had closings from 22 to 33, primarily as a result of the Savvy Homes acquisition. In the Arizona segment, homebuilding revenue decreased  $6.1 million or 19.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to a decrease in the number of communities in which we had closings from nine to seven, partially offset by a 7.1% increase in the average selling price of homes closed. In the Texas segment, the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition, which marked our entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, improved our homebuilding revenue by $7.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

Gross margin, which is homebuilding revenue less homebuilding cost of revenue, decreased by 70 basis points to 16.7% from 17.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Gross margin from the Florida segment improved by 180 basis points to 22.4% from 20.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to the mix of communities with closings and selective price increases. Gross margin from the Carolinas segment decreased by 360 basis points to 10.7% from 14.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to the closings in lower margin Savvy Homes communities and increased construction costs. Gross margin from the Arizona segment improved 160 basis points to 16.3% from 14.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to selective price increases, especially in our active adult communities.  Gross margin from the Texas segment was 16.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and included 400 basis points negative impact of the purchase accounting write-up of inventory in the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition.  Capitalized interest included in cost of sales for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments was $1.3 million, $1.5 million,  $0.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and was $1.9 million, $1.4 million and $1.2 million for the Florida, Carolinas and Arizona segments, respectively, for the same period in 2017.

 

Total selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenue increased to 17.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from 15.0% for the same period in 2017. Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenue (“Homebuilding SG&A to Revenue Ratio”) increased to 14.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from 11.9% for the same period in 2017.  The Homebuilding SG&A to Revenue Ratio for the Florida segment increased to 15.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 13.2% for the same period in 2017, primarily due to fewer communities with closings resulting in lower revenue over a fixed cost base.  The Homebuilding SG&A to Revenue Ratio for the Carolinas segment increased to 12.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 10.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, primarily due to transition costs as we integrate Savvy Homes.  The Homebuilding SG&A

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to Revenue Ratio for the Arizona segment increased to 12.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from 10.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, primarily due to fewer communities with closings resulting in lower revenue over a fixed cost base. The Homebuilding SG&A to Revenue Ratio for the Texas segment was 20.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

Corporate general and administrative expenses remained flat at  $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. As a percentage of homebuilding revenue, corporate general and administrative expenses increased to 3.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 3.1% for the same period in 2017.

 

Interest expense increased by $2.6 million to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The increase in interest expense is a result of the $200.0 million increase in debt compared to the prior year, partially offset by a 175 basis point reduction in our weighted average interest rate.

 

Income (loss) before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $(3.1)  million compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to (i) the $3.4 million of interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2017 due to the issuance of the 6.625% Notes in May 2017, (ii) the $3.1 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses compared to the same period in 2017, mainly due to additional fixed overhead costs in 2018 related to the Savvy Homes and Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisitions, and (iii) a $0.9 million non-recurring increase in amenity and other expenses compared to the same period in 2017.

 

Income tax expense (benefit) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $(0.7) million and $1.7 million, respectively.

 

Net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $(2.3) million or $(0.10) per diluted share compared to $2.4 million or $0.11 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Data from contracts signed for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Gross

    

 

    

    

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

Contracts

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

of Contracts

 

 

 

Signed, Net of 

 

Dollar

 

Price Per

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

Signed

 

Cancellations

 

Cancellations

 

Value

 

Unit

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

355

 

(31)

 

324

 

$

92,718

 

$

286

 

Carolinas

 

266

 

(34)

 

232

 

 

89,851

 

 

387

 

Arizona

 

169

 

(22)

 

147

 

 

47,712

 

 

325

 

Texas

 

59

 

(31)

 

28

 

 

11,747

 

 

420

 

Total

 

849

 

(118)

 

731

 

$

242,028

 

 

331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

402

 

(39)

 

363

 

$

105,046

 

$

289

 

Carolinas

 

205

 

(20)

 

185

 

 

70,315

 

 

380

 

Arizona

 

141

 

(25)

 

116

 

 

39,425

 

 

340

 

Texas

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total

 

748

 

(84)

 

664

 

$

214,786

 

 

323

 

 

The total number of net housing contracts signed during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 increased by 67 units or 10.1%. The dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $27.2 million or 12.7% over the same period. The increase in units was driven by the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments, partially offset by a decrease in the Florida segment. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Florida segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 decreased by 39 units or 10.7%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed decreased by $12.3 million or 11.7%, due to the decrease in selling communities from 24 to 21. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Carolinas segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased by 47 units or 25.4%, primarily as a result of the Savvy Homes acquisition, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $19.5 million or 27.8%. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Arizona segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased by 31 units or 26.7%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $8.3 million or 21.0%, driven mainly by the launch of a new community and more attractive pricing options in certain primary residential communities in 2018.  The number of net

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housing contracts signed for the Texas segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 was 28 or $11.7 million, due to the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition in January 2018.

 

The cancellation rate during the three months ended March 31, 2018 increased to 13.9% from 11.2% compared to the same period in 2017. The cancellation rate in the Florida segment improved to 8.7% from 9.7% over the same period due to certain closed out communities that had higher cancellation rates in the prior period. The cancellation rate in the Carolinas segment during three months ended March 31, 2018 increased to 12.8% from 9.8% during the three months ended March 31, 2017, attributable to newer communities focused on first-time home buyers who tend to have higher cancellation rates. The cancellation rate in the Arizona segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 improved to 13.0% from 17.7% compared to the same period in 2017, primarily due to a reduction in home buyer financing issues compared to a year ago. The cancellation rate in the Texas segment during the three months ended March 31, 2018 was 52.5%, due to a high number of foreign buyers and first-time home buyers who tend to have higher cancellation rates, and also includes eight lot transfers.

 

Backlog for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments as of March 31, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

    

Number

    

Dollar

    

 Price

 

As of March 31,

 

of Units

 

Volume

 

Per Unit

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

499

 

$

146,872

 

$

294

 

Carolinas

 

289

 

 

110,655

 

 

383

 

Arizona

 

227

 

 

74,701

 

 

329

 

Texas

 

49

 

 

18,675

 

 

381

 

Total

 

1,064

 

$

350,903

 

 

330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida

 

458

 

$

135,832

 

$

297

 

Carolinas

 

255

 

 

103,761

 

 

407

 

Arizona

 

192

 

 

65,549

 

 

341

 

Texas

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total

 

905

 

$

305,142

 

 

337

 

 

The backlog of housing contracts as of March 31, 2018 compared to March 31, 2017 increased by 159 units or 17.6%, and the dollar value of backlog increased by $45.8 million or 15.0% over the same period. The backlog of housing contracts in the Florida segment as of March 31, 2018 compared to March 31, 2017 increased by 41 units or 9.0%, and the dollar value increased by $11.0 million or 8.1% over the same period, driven by improved demand at some of our newer communities. The backlog of housing contracts in the Carolinas segment as of March 31, 2018 compared to March 31, 2017 increased by 34 units or 13.3%, and the dollar value increased by $6.9 million or 6.6% over the same period, primarily as a result of the Savvy Homes acquisition. The backlog of housing contracts in the Arizona segment as of March 31, 2018 compared to March 31, 2017 increased by 35 units or 18.2%, and the dollar value increased by $9.2 million or 14.0% over the same period, driven by improved demand in newer communities, which is more than offsetting decreases in communities that closed out in 2017. The backlog of housing contracts in the Texas segment as of March 31, 2018 was 49 units or $18.7 million due to the Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisition in January 2018.

 

As of March 31, 2018, our inventory of unsold (speculative) homes, both completed and under construction, was 479 units, as compared to 368 units as of March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, approximately 34% of unsold homes were completed compared to approximately 30% as of March 31, 2017. The increase in speculative homes is mainly due to the Savvy Homes and Oakdale-Hampton Homes acquisitions.

 

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The following is a breakdown of our owned or controlled land holdings as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

Partially

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Partially

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Developed

 

Developed

 

 

 

Remaining

 

Developed

 

Developed

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

Lots

 

Lots

 

Raw Lots

 

Lots (1)

 

Lots

 

Lots

 

Raw Lots

 

Lots (1)

 

Florida

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

Active adult

 

755

 

332

 

6,179

 

7,266

 

794

 

332

 

6,179

 

7,305

 

Primary residential

 

1,123

 

854

 

1,701

 

3,678

 

1,269

 

912

 

1,336

 

3,517

 

 

 

1,878

 

1,186

 

7,880

 

10,944

 

2,063

 

1,244

 

7,515

 

10,822

 

Carolinas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active adult

 

198

 

155

 

165

 

518

 

219

 

 —

 

234

 

453

 

Primary residential

 

1,806

 

487

 

29

 

2,322

 

1,750

 

520

 

30

 

2,300

 

 

 

2,004

 

642

 

194

 

2,840

 

1,969

 

520

 

264

 

2,753

 

Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active adult

 

542

 

561

 

452

 

1,555

 

584

 

561

 

452

 

1,597

 

Primary residential

 

337

 

 —

 

588

 

925

 

295

 

70

 

545

 

910

 

 

 

879

 

561

 

1,040

 

2,480

 

879

 

631

 

997

 

2,507

 

Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active adult

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

Primary residential

 

1,166

 

 —

 

 —

 

1,166

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 

1,166

 

 —

 

 —

 

1,166

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total principal communities

 

5,927

 

2,389

 

9,114

 

17,430

 

4,911

 

2,395

 

8,776

 

16,082

 

 

(1) Estimated lots are based on historical densities for our land. New projects may ultimately be developed into more or less than the number of lots stated.

 

In addition to the lots presented in the table above, we also have approximately 1,700 acres of commercial and industrial land and approximately 5,000 acres of unplatted scattered mixed-use land, primarily in Florida. We also have 707 platted scattered lots, primarily in Arizona.

 

Income Taxes

 

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was (23.9)% and 41.5%, respectively. Our effective tax rate is impacted by a number of factors, the most significant of which is the enactment of the TCJA on December 22, 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2017, our deferred tax assets were remeasured based on the corporate income tax rate change from 35% to 21%. Effective January 1, 2018, the lower federal rate of 21% and other changes to tax laws affect the value of our deferred tax assets and the effective tax rate going forward.

 

Certain states enacted changes to tax rates that impacted the value of our deferred tax assets in 2017. The estimated impact of such changes was recorded to income tax expense during the period of change.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary business activities are capital intensive in nature. Significant capital resources are required to finance planned residential communities, homebuilding construction in process, community infrastructure, selling expenses, new projects and working capital needs, including funding of debt service requirements, operating deficits and the carrying costs of land. We finance these activities using cash provided by operating activities, capital market financing and our Senior Unsecured Credit Facility. For more information regarding our debt, see Note 4,  Senior Debt, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

Cash Flows

 

As of March 31, 2018, our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $176.5 million compared to $242.2 million as of December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, total consolidated indebtedness was $480.0 million. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2018 is primarily due to the acquisition of Oakdale-Hampton Homes and the increase in homes completed or under construction.

 

Our operating cash flows fluctuate relative to the status of development within existing communities, expenditures for land, new developments and other real estate activities, sales of various homebuilding product lines within those communities and other developments and to fund operating deficits.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, net cash used in operating activities was $22.5 million. The operating cash outflow was primarily due to the $36.6 million increase in land and other inventories as we further developed and completed our land and lots for delivery. These outflows were partially offset by (i) the $5.9 million decrease in receivables, mainly due to the decrease in amounts due from title companies for home closings; (ii) the $4.0 million increase in accrued and other liabilities, primarily as a result of the change in the timing of our interest payments as we replaced the 8.50% Senior Notes due 2019 with the 6.625% Notes; and (iii) the $3.0 million increase in customer deposits as consistent with the increase in our net housing contracts signed compared to a year ago. Net cash used in investing activities was $43.1 million mainly due to the acquisition of Oakdale-Hampton Homes. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.1 million.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, net cash used in operating activities was $7.8 million. The operating cash outflow was primarily due to (i) the $14.9 million increase in land and other inventories as we further developed and completed our land and lots for delivery commensurate with the increase in our home closings; and (ii) the $8.9 million decrease in accrued and other liabilities, primarily as a result of our semi-annual interest payment on our senior notes. These outflows were partially offset by our net income, a $4.6 million decrease in receivables, a $3.1 million decrease in customer deposits, and a $1.7 million decrease in our net deferred tax assets. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.8 million, primarily due to the purchase of property and equipment for model center furniture and fixtures in our Florida segment. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.4 million, primarily due to the payment of withholding taxes on share-based awards.

 

Other

 

Assuming that no significant adverse changes occur in our business, we anticipate the aggregate cash on hand, cash flow generated through homebuilding and related operations, and the Senior Unsecured Credit Facility will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our business for the next twelve months.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Surety bonds, issued by third-party entities, are used primarily to guarantee our performance to construct improvements in our various communities. As of March 31, 2018, we had outstanding surety bonds of approximately $43.0 million. The amount of outstanding surety bonds could fluctuate depending on the level of development activity. We do not believe that it is likely any of these outstanding surety bonds will be drawn upon.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

There were no material changes in AV Homes’ critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2018.  However, we updated our revenue recognition policy to reflect the adoption of ASC 606, which we deemed not material to our consolidated financial statements upon adoption. For additional information regarding AV Homes’ critical accounting policies, refer to Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Special Notes Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements discussed in Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among others: the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and its dependence on broader economic conditions; availability and suitability of undeveloped land and improved lots; ability to develop communities within expected timeframes; increases in interest rates and availability of mortgage financing; elimination or reduction of tax benefits associated with home ownership; the prices and supply of building materials; the availability and skill of subcontractors; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; effect of our expansion efforts on our cash flows and profitability; competition for home buyers, properties, financing, raw materials and skilled labor; our ability to access sufficient capital; our ability to generate sufficient cash to service our indebtedness; terms of our financing documents that may restrict our operations and corporate actions; fluctuations in interest rates; our current level of indebtedness and potential need for additional financing; our ability to purchase outstanding notes upon certain fundamental changes; our ability to obtain letters of credit and surety bonds; cancellations of home sale orders; the geographic concentration of our operations; inflation affecting homebuilding costs or deflation affecting declines in spending and borrowing levels; warranty and construction defect claims; health and safety incidents in homebuilding activities; the seasonal nature of our business; impacts of weather conditions and natural disasters; resource shortages and rate fluctuations; value and costs related to our land and lot inventory; overall market supply and demand for new homes; our ability to recover our costs in the event of reduced home sales; conflicts of interest involving our largest stockholder; contractual restrictions under a stockholders agreement with our largest stockholder; dependence on our senior management; effects of government regulation of development and homebuilding projects; development liabilities that may impose payment obligations on us; our ability to utilize our deferred income tax asset; impact of environmental changes and governmental actions in response to environmental changes; dependence on digital technologies and related cyber risks; future sales or dilution of our equity; impairment of intangible assets; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There were no material changes in AV Homes’ market risk during the three months ended March 31, 2018. For additional information regarding AV Homes' market risk, refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have determined that, during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. Other Information

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Information related to pending legal proceedings is presented in Note 6, Commitments and Contingencies, in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There have not been any material changes to the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1 

*

 

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated May 28, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2 

*

 

Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated May 25, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

3.3 

*

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated March 31, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K dated March 31, 2014 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

4.1 

*

 

Indenture, dated February 4, 2011, between Avatar Holdings Inc. and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated February 4, 2011 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

4.2 

*

 

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated June 23, 2015, between AV Homes, Inc. and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee, in respect of 6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K dated June 23, 2015 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

4.3 

*

 

Senior Notes Indentures, dated May 18, 2017, among AV Homes, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 6.625% Senior Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated May 18, 2017 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1 

 

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

31.2 

 

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

32.1 

 

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) (furnished herewith).

32.2 

 

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) (furnished herewith).

101.INS

 

 

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH

 

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

101.CAL

 

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

101.DEF

 

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

101.LAB

 

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

101.PRE

 

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

 


*These exhibits are incorporated by reference and are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV HOMES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 27, 2018

 

By:

/s/ Roger A. Cregg

 

 

 

 

Roger A. Cregg

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 27, 2018

 

By:

/s/ Michael S. Burnett

 

 

 

 

Michael S. Burnett

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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