AV Homes Reports Results for Second Quarter 2018


Second Quarter 2018 Highlights - as compared to the prior year second quarter (unless otherwise noted)

  • Total revenue increased 1.2% to $203.6 million
  • Homebuilding revenue increased 0.9% to $198.7 million
  • Average selling price for homes delivered increased 1.5% to $336,000 per home
  • Backlog increased 2.1% to 1,092 units

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AV Homes, Inc. (Nasdaq:AVHI), a developer and builder of residential communities in Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018.  Total revenue for the second quarter of 2018 increased 1.2% to $203.6 million from $201.2 million in the second quarter of 2017.  Net income and diluted earnings per share increased to $3.0 million and $0.13 per share, respectively, compared to net income of $0.6 million and $0.03 per share in the second quarter of 2017.  The second quarter of 2017 results included a $2.9 million pre-tax charge for debt extinguishment costs for the partial tender of the Company’s 8.50% Senior Notes.

The increase in total revenue for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the prior year period included a 0.9% increase in homebuilding revenue to $198.7 million.  The increase in homebuilding revenue was primarily driven by increases in average selling prices.  During the second quarter of 2018, the Company delivered 592 homes, comparable to the 595 homes delivered during the second quarter of 2017, and the average unit price per closing improved 1.5% to approximately $336,000 from approximately $331,000 in the second quarter of 2017 due to price increases and improvements in the mix of homes sold.

Homebuilding gross margin was 17.4% in the second quarter of 2018, comparable to the 17.4% in the second quarter of 2017 with margin improvement in Florida and Arizona being offset by lower margins in the Carolinas and the 10 basis point negative impact from the purchase accounting for Oakdale-Hampton Homes in Dallas.  Homebuilding gross margin is inclusive of the impact associated with the expensing of previously capitalized interest of 2.5% and 2.8% in the 2018 and 2017 periods, respectively.

Total SG&A expense as a percent of homebuilding revenue increased to 14.5% in the second quarter of 2018 from 13.7% in the second quarter of 2017.  Homebuilding SG&A expense as a percentage of homebuilding revenue increased to 11.9% in the second quarter of 2018 from 11.2% in the second quarter of 2017.  The increase was primarily due to the initial SG&A investment in Dallas as we increase the communities with deliveries from six at the beginning of the year to an estimated 16 communities by the end of the year.  Corporate general and administrative expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenue remained flat at 2.5% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period a year ago.

The number of new housing contracts signed, net of cancellations, during the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased 10.3% to 620 units, compared to 691 units during the same period in 2017.  The average sales price on contracts signed in the second quarter of 2018 increased 5.6% to approximately $342,000 from approximately $324,000 in the second quarter of 2017.  The aggregate dollar value of the contracts signed during the second quarter decreased 5.3% to $211.8 million, compared to $223.7 million during the same period one year ago.  The backlog value of homes under contract but not yet closed as of June 30, 2018 increased 3.4% to $365.3 million on 1,092 units, compared to $353.4 million on 1,070 units as of June 30, 2017.

Definitive Merger Agreement with Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

On June 7, 2018, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, (“Taylor Morrison”).  Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of AV Homes will be converted into the right to receive (A) 0.9793 shares of Taylor Morrison Class A common stock (“Taylor Morrison Shares”); (B) $21.50 in cash; or (C) $12.64 in cash, and 0.4034 Taylor Morrison Shares.   The cash election and stock election are subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement such that the aggregate consideration will consist of approximately 58.8% cash and approximately 41.2% Taylor Morrison Shares.  The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

As a result of the Company’s entry into the Merger Agreement with Taylor Morrison, the Company will not be hosting a conference call or webcast to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

About AV Homes, Inc.

AV Homes, Inc. is engaged in homebuilding and community development in Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona and Texas. Its principal operations are conducted in the greater Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte and Raleigh, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort-Worth markets. The Company builds communities that serve both active adults (55 years and older) as well as people of all ages. AV Homes common shares trade on NASDAQ under the symbol AVHI. For more information, visit www.avhomesinc.com.

This news release and the Investor Presentation posted to our website contain “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; the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on homebuyer demand; 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 most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available on www.sec.gov. In addition, material risks that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements include: the integration of Taylor Morrison and AV Homes and the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits from the combination of Taylor Morrison and AV Homes; the risk associated with AV Homes’ ability to obtain the shareholder approval required to consummate the merger and the timing of the closing of the merger, including the risk that the conditions to the transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all and the failure of the transaction to close for any other reason; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the merger agreement; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the transaction, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the transaction; risks relating to the value of the Taylor Morrison common stock to be issued in connection with the transaction; the anticipated size of the markets and continued demand for Taylor Morrison’s and AV Homes’ homes and the impact of competitive responses to the announcement of the transaction; access to available financing on a timely basis and on reasonable terms.  Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations, estimates, or projections of management as of the date of this news release and the Investor Presentation. AV Homes disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events and circumstances, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It:

This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. In connection with the proposed transaction between Taylor Morrison and AV Homes, Taylor Morrison has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a preliminary Proxy Statement of AV Homes that also constitutes a preliminary Prospectus of Taylor Morrison (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). AV Homes plans to mail to its shareholders the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus in connection with the transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF AV HOMES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TAYLOR MORRISON, AV HOMES, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents (when available) filed with the SEC by Taylor Morrison and AV Homes through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Taylor Morrison in the Investor Relations section of Taylor Morrison’s website at http://investors.taylormorrison.com or by contacting Taylor Morrison’s Investor Relations at investor@taylormorrison.com or by calling (480) 734-2060, and will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by AV Homes in the Investor Relations section of AV Homes’ website at http://investors.avhomesinc.com or by contacting AV Homes’ Investor Relations at m.burnett@avhomesinc.com or by calling (480) 214-7408.

Participants in the Merger Solicitation

Taylor Morrison, AV Homes and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of AV Homes in connection with the transaction, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus described above filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding Taylor Morrison’s directors and executive officers is also included in Taylor Morrison’s proxy statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2018, or its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC on February 21, 2018, and information regarding AV Homes’ directors and executive officers is also included in AV Homes’ proxy statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 18, 2018, or its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2018. These documents are available free of charge as described above.

Investor Contact:        

Mike Burnett
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
480-214-7408
m.burnett@avhomesinc.com 

                   
AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
      
           
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended       
  June 30,  June 30,       
  2018  2017  2018  2017       
Revenues                  
Homebuilding $198,656  $196,884  $343,801  $345,544       
Amenity and other  4,289   4,125   9,107   8,762       
Land sales  615   185   2,660   2,436       
Total revenues  203,560   201,194   355,568   356,742       
                   
Expenses                  
Homebuilding cost of revenue  164,055   162,600   285,032   285,465       
Amenity and other  4,106   3,566   9,350   7,896       
Land sales  207   180   438   1,162       
Total real estate expenses  168,368   166,346   294,820   294,523       
Selling, general and administrative expenses  28,718   27,014   54,233   49,385       
Interest income and other  (581)  (253)  (850)  (258)      
Interest expense  3,012   3,685   6,403   4,522       
Loss on extinguishment of debt     2,933      2,933       
Total expenses  199,517   199,725   354,606   351,105       
                   
Income before income taxes  4,043   1,469   962   5,637       
Income tax expense  1,044   822   306   2,551       
Net income  $2,999  $647  $656  $3,086       
                   
Basic earnings per share $0.13  $0.03  $0.03  $0.14       
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  22,584   22,487   22,577   22,479       
                   
Diluted earnings per share $0.13  $0.03  $0.03  $0.14       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  22,925   22,800   22,908   22,785       

 

           
AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
    
           
  June 30,  December 31,     
  2018  2017     
Assets (unaudited)       
Cash and cash equivalents $ 115,978  $ 240,990     
Restricted cash   1,794    1,165     
Receivables   4,366    13,702     
Land and other inventories   731,552    603,851     
Property and equipment, net   39,948    32,664     
Prepaid expenses and other assets   21,693    17,117     
Deferred tax assets, net   70,079    70,365     
Goodwill   39,023    30,290     
Total assets $ 1,024,433  $ 1,010,144     
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Liabilities          
Accounts payable $ 40,542  $ 35,810     
Accrued and other liabilities   33,418    29,193     
Customer deposits   13,730    9,507     
Estimated development liability   31,363    31,556     
Senior debt, net   473,086    472,108     
Total liabilities   592,139    578,174     
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Common stock, par value $1 per share   22,472    22,475     
Additional paid-in capital   406,292    404,859     
Retained earnings   6,549    7,655     
    435,313    434,989     
Treasury stock   (3,019)   (3,019)    
Total stockholders’ equity   432,294    431,970     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,024,433  $ 1,010,144     
             

 

                
AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Supplemental Information
(in thousands)
                
The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
                
                
                
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   
  June 30, June 30,   
  2018 2017 2018 2017   
Numerator:               
Basic net income $2,999 $647 $656 $3,086   
Effect of dilutive securities           
Diluted net income $2,999 $647 $656 $3,086   
                
Denominator:               
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  22,584  22,487  22,577  22,479   
Effect of dilutive securities  341  313  331  306   
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  22,925  22,800  22,908  22,785   
                
Basic earnings per share $0.13 $0.03 $0.03 $0.14   
Diluted earnings per share $0.13 $0.03 $0.03 $0.14   
                

The following table represents interest incurred, interest capitalized, and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

              
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  June 30, June 30, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017  
Interest incurred $ 8,518  $ 9,318  $ 17,036  $ 15,523  
Interest capitalized   (5,506)   (5,633)   (10,633)   (11,001) 
Interest expense $ 3,012  $ 3,685  $ 6,403  $ 4,522  
                  

The following table represents depreciation and amortization expense and the amortization of previously capitalized interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017: 

              
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  June 30, June 30, 
  2018 2017 2018 2017 
Depreciation and amortization (1) $ 1,509 $ 1,035 $ 2,884 $ 1,916 
Amortization of previously capitalized interest   5,019   5,445   8,820   9,930 
              
(1) Depreciation and amortization does not include the amortization of debt issuance costs, which is recorded in interest expense.
 

The following table provides a comparison of certain financial data related to our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): 

                 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended     
  June 30,  June 30,     
  2018  2017  2018  2017     
Operating income:                
Florida                
Revenues:                
Homebuilding $ 74,140  $ 79,112  $ 132,243  $ 149,599     
Amenity and other   4,289    4,125    9,107    8,762     
Land sales   615    —    2,660    1,469     
Total revenues   79,044    83,237    144,010    159,830     
Expenses:                
Homebuilding cost of revenue   58,540    62,640    103,617    118,634     
Homebuilding selling, general and administrative   9,313    9,106    18,415    18,404     
Amenity and other   4,088    3,548    9,310    7,855     
Land sales   207    —    438    196     
Segment operating income $ 6,896  $ 7,943  $ 12,230  $ 14,741     
                 
Carolinas                
Revenues:                
Homebuilding $ 76,119  $ 82,517  $ 130,023  $ 129,362     
Land sales   —    —    —    782     
Total revenues   76,119    82,517    130,023    130,144     
Expenses:                
Homebuilding cost of revenue   65,470    70,048    113,633    110,181     
Homebuilding selling, general and administrative   8,173    9,140    15,130    14,163     
Land sales   —    —    —    786     
Segment operating income $ 2,476  $ 3,329  $ 1,260  $ 5,014     
                 
Arizona                
Revenues:                
Homebuilding $ 39,736  $ 35,255  $ 64,982  $ 66,583     
Land sales   —    185    —    185     
Total revenue   39,736    35,440    64,982    66,768     
Expenses:                
Homebuilding cost of revenue   32,698    29,912    53,832    56,650     
Homebuilding selling, general and administrative   4,269    3,782    7,394    7,153     
Amenity and other   18    18    40    41     
Land sales   —    180    —    180     
Segment operating income $ 2,751  $ 1,548  $ 3,716  $ 2,744     
                 
Texas                
Revenues:                
Homebuilding $ 8,661  $ —  $ 16,553  $ —     
Total revenue   8,661    —    16,553    —     
Expenses:                
Homebuilding cost of revenue   7,347    —    13,950    —     
Homebuilding selling, general and administrative   1,954    —    3,541    —     
Segment operating loss $ (640) $ —  $ (938) $ —     
                 
Operating income $ 11,483  $ 12,820  $ 16,268  $ 22,499     
                 
Unallocated income (expenses):                
Interest income and other   581    253    850    258     
Corporate general and administrative expenses   (5,009)   (4,986)   (9,753)   (9,665)    
Loss on extinguishment of debt   —    (2,933)   —    (2,933)    
Interest expense   (3,012)   (3,685)   (6,403)   (4,522)    
Income before income taxes   4,043    1,469    962    5,637     
Income tax expense   1,044    822    306    2,551     
Net income $ 2,999  $ 647  $ 656  $ 3,086     
                     

Data from closings for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): 

          
       Average 
  Number    Price 
For the three months ended June 30,  of Units Revenues Per Unit 
2018         
Florida 248 $74,140 $299 
Carolinas 200  76,119  381 
Arizona 117  39,736  340 
Texas 27  8,661  321 
Total 592 $198,656  336 
          
2017         
Florida 268 $79,112 $295 
Carolinas 220  82,517  375 
Arizona 107  35,255  329 
Texas      
Total 595 $196,884  331 
          

 

       Average 
  Number    Price 
For the six months ended June 30,   of Units  Revenues Per Unit 
2018         
Florida  445 $ 132,243 $ 297 
Carolinas  345   130,023   377 
Arizona  187   64,982   347 
Texas  53   16,553   312 
Total  1,030 $ 343,801   334 
          
2017         
Florida  515 $ 149,599 $ 290 
Carolinas  342   129,362   378 
Arizona  200   66,583   333 
Texas  —   —   — 
Total  1,057 $ 345,544   327 
          

Data from contracts signed for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 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 June 30,  Signed Cancellations Cancellations Value Unit 
2018             
Florida  259  (28)  231 $ 70,843 $ 307 
Carolinas  215  (15)  200   76,082   380 
Arizona  177  (28)  149   50,306   338 
Texas  65  (25)  40   14,573   364 
Total  716  (96)  620 $ 211,804   342 
              
2017             
Florida  405  (36)  369 $ 108,789 $ 295 
Carolinas  236  (29)  207   76,768   371 
Arizona  141  (26)  115   38,141   332 
Texas  —  —  —   —   — 
Total  782  (91)  691 $ 223,698   324 
              

 

              
  Gross          
  Number   Contracts    Average 
  of Contracts   Signed, Net of  Dollar Price Per 
For the six months ended June 30,  Signed Cancellations Cancellations Value Unit 
2018             
Florida  614  (59)  555 $ 163,561 $ 295 
Carolinas  481  (49)  432   165,933   384 
Arizona  346  (50)  296   98,018   331 
Texas  124  (56)  68   26,320   387 
Total  1,565  (214)  1,351 $ 453,832   336 
              
2017             
Florida  807  (75)  732 $ 213,835 $ 292 
Carolinas  441  (49)  392   147,083   375 
Arizona  282  (51)  231   77,566   336 
Texas  —  —  —   —   — 
Total  1,530  (175)  1,355 $ 438,484   324 
              

Backlog for the Florida, Carolinas, Arizona and Texas segments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

          
       Average 
  Number Dollar  Price 
As of June 30,  of Units Volume Per Unit 
2018         
Florida  482 $ 143,788 $ 298 
Carolinas  289   110,769   383 
Arizona  259   85,308   329 
Texas  62   25,406   410 
Total  1,092 $ 365,271   334 
          
2017         
Florida  559 $ 165,721 $ 296 
Carolinas  311   119,262   383 
Arizona  200   68,381   342 
Texas  —   —   — 
Total  1,070 $ 353,364   330