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Financial Year FY2014 Q1
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended
March 31, 2014
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 1-12434
M/I HOMES, INC
.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in it charter)
Ohio
31-1210837
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3 Easton Oval, Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 418-8000
(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
X
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
X
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
X
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
No
X
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common shares, par value $.01 per share:
24,466,921
shares outstanding as of
April 23, 2014
.
M/I HOMES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
M/I Homes, Inc. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
6
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
46
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
48
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
48
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
48
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
48
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
48
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
48
Item 5.
Other Information
48
Item 6.
Exhibits
49
Signatures
50
Exhibit Index
51
2
M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except par values)
March 31,
2014
December 31,
2013
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
89,360
$
128,725
Restricted cash
11,551
13,902
Mortgage loans held for sale
55,750
81,810
Inventory
723,627
690,934
Property and equipment - net
10,506
10,536
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
44,847
35,266
Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowance of $4.0 million and $9.3 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
111,214
110,911
Other assets
38,048
38,092
TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,084,903
$
1,110,176
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
$
71,376
$
70,226
Customer deposits
12,984
11,262
Other liabilities
59,057
71,341
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations
2,060
3,130
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
1,627
1,775
Notes payable bank - financial services operations
51,532
80,029
Notes payable - other
7,757
7,790
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
57,500
57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250
86,250
Senior notes
228,169
228,070
TOTAL LIABILITIES
578,312
617,373
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
—
—
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred shares - $.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; 2,000 shares issued at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013; 2,000 shares outstanding at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
48,163
48,163
Common shares - $.01 par value; authorized 38,000,000 shares; issued 27,092,723 shares at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
271
271
Additional paid-in capital
236,270
236,060
Retained earnings
274,038
262,625
Treasury shares - at cost - 2,625,802 and 2,734,780 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
(52,151
)
(54,316
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
506,591
492,803
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
1,084,903
$
1,110,176
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2014
2013
Revenue
$
234,841
$
190,727
Costs and expenses:
Land and housing
183,964
151,513
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
—
900
General and administrative
18,315
15,979
Selling
15,969
13,109
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(62
)
—
Interest
4,170
4,340
Total costs and expenses
222,356
185,841
Income before income taxes
12,485
4,886
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(147
)
299
Net income
12,632
4,587
Preferred dividends
1,219
—
Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed
—
2,190
Net income to common shareholders
$
11,413
$
2,397
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
0.47
$
0.11
Diluted
$
0.41
$
0.11
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
24,417
22,273
Diluted
29,870
22,688
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
4
M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Preferred Shares
Common Shares
Shares Outstanding
Shares Outstanding
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Shares
Total Shareholders' Equity
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2013
2,000
$
48,163
24,357,943
$
271
$
236,060
$
262,625
$
(54,316
)
$
492,803
Net income
—
—
—
—
—
12,632
—
12,632
Dividends to shareholders, $609.375 per preferred share
—
—
—
—
—
(1,219
)
—
(1,219
)
Stock options exercised
—
—
101,630
—
(653
)
—
2,019
1,366
Stock-based compensation expense
—
—
—
—
710
—
—
710
Deferral of executive and director compensation
—
—
—
—
299
—
—
299
Executive and director deferred compensation distributions
—
—
7,348
—
(146
)
—
146
—
Balance at March 31, 2014
2,000
$
48,163
24,466,921
$
271
$
236,270
$
274,038
$
(52,151
)
$
506,591
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$
12,632
$
4,587
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Inventory valuation adjustments and abandoned land transaction write-offs
—
900
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(62
)
—
Mortgage loan originations
(124,362
)
(121,244
)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans
153,210
135,568
Fair value adjustment of mortgage loans held for sale
(2,788
)
(924
)
Depreciation
1,126
1,317
Amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs
786
821
Stock-based compensation expense
710
519
Deferred income tax expense
5,024
1,788
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances
(5,327
)
(1,788
)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Cash held in escrow
(44
)
(193
)
Inventory
(33,250
)
(23,567
)
Other assets
(645
)
1,397
Accounts payable
1,150
9,380
Customer deposits
1,722
2,007
Accrued compensation
(13,034
)
(5,959
)
Other liabilities
1,049
3,949
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(2,103
)
8,558
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Change in restricted cash
2,395
(621
)
Purchase of property and equipment
(400
)
(229
)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
(10,874
)
(11,852
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(8,879
)
(12,702
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
—
86,250
Repayments of bank borrowings - net
(28,497
)
(14,831
)
Principal repayments of notes payable-other and CDD bond obligations
(33
)
(789
)
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(1,219
)
—
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
—
54,617
Debt issue costs
—
(3,544
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
1,366
—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(28,383
)
121,703
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(39,365
)
117,559
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period
128,725
145,498
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$
89,360
$
263,057
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest — net of amount capitalized
$
(209
)
$
(1,112
)
Income taxes
$
765
$
73
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD:
Community development district infrastructure
$
(1,070
)
$
(368
)
Consolidated inventory not owned
$
(148
)
$
(2,111
)
Distribution of single-family lots from unconsolidated joint ventures
$
1,355
$
1,303
Reclassification of preferred shares subject to redemption
$
—
$
50,352
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
6
M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “financial statements”) of M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. The financial statements include the accounts of M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2013
(the “
2013
Form 10-K”).
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during that period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and have a significant impact on the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. With regard to the Company, estimates and assumptions are inherent in calculations relating to valuation of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures, property and equipment depreciation, valuation of derivative financial instruments, accounts payable on inventory, accruals for costs to complete inventory, accruals for warranty claims, accruals for self-insured general liability claims, litigation, accruals for health care and workers' compensation, accruals for guaranteed or indemnified loans, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, and contingencies. Items that could have a significant impact on these estimates and assumptions include the risks and uncertainties listed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our
2013
Form 10-K, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the SEC.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were adjusted to conform to our 2014 presentation. The Company also reclassified certain amounts presented in the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
included in Note 11. The Company believes these reclassifications are immaterial to the supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements which are presented as supplemental information. These reclassifications do not affect the Company's consolidated financial statements for either period.
Impact of New Accounting Standards
In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-04:
Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (“ASU 2014-04”),
which clarifies when an in substance repossession or foreclosure of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan has occurred. This guidance helps determine when the creditor should derecognize the loan receivable and recognize the real estate property. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
NOTE 2. Fair Value Measurements
There are three measurement input levels for determining fair value: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
7
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
The Company measures both mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) at fair value. Fair value measurement results in a better presentation of the changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them.
In the normal course of business, our financial services segment enters into contractual commitments to extend credit to buyers of single-family homes with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within established time frames. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the “lock-in” of rates by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to an investor. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, the Company enters into optional or mandatory delivery forward sale contracts to sell whole loans and mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers. The forward sale contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments. The Company does not engage in speculative trading or derivative activities. Both the rate lock commitments to borrowers and the forward sale contracts to broker/dealers or investors are undesignated derivatives, and accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings. Changes in fair value measurements are included in earnings in the accompanying statements of operations.
The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated based primarily on published prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics. To calculate the effects of interest rate movements, the Company utilizes applicable published mortgage-backed security prices, and multiplies the price movement between the rate lock date and the balance sheet date by the notional loan commitment amount. The Company generally sells loans on a servicing released basis, and receives a servicing release premium upon sale. Thus, the value of the servicing rights included in the fair value measurement is based upon contractual terms with investors and depends on the loan type. The Company applies a fallout rate to IRLCs when measuring the fair value of rate lock commitments. Fallout is defined as locked loan commitments for which the Company does not close a mortgage loan and is based on management’s judgment and company experience.
The fair value of the Company’s forward sales contracts to broker/dealers solely considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date. The market price changes are multiplied by the notional amount of the forward sales contracts to measure the fair value.
Interest Rate Lock Commitments.
IRLCs are extended to certain home-buying customers who have applied for a mortgage loan and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs will have a duration of less than six months; however, in certain markets, the duration could extend to twelve months.
Some IRLCs are committed to a specific third party investor through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments matching the exact terms of the IRLC loan. Uncommitted IRLCs are considered derivative instruments and are fair value adjusted, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in current earnings.
Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“FMBSs”) are used to protect uncommitted IRLC loans against the risk of changes in interest rates between the lock date and the funding date. FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments and are recorded at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale.
Mortgage loans held for sale consists primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property. Generally, all of the mortgage loans and related servicing rights are sold to third-party investors shortly after origination. During the intervening period between when a loan is closed and when it is sold to an investor, the interest rate risk is covered through the use of a best-efforts contract or by FMBSs. The FMBSs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.
The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
Description of financial instrument (in thousands)
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs
$
3,104
$
2,494
Uncommitted IRLCs
58,687
49,710
FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs
64,000
48,000
Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale
36,072
63,386
FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale
19,000
20,000
Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs
18,737
19,884
8
The table below shows the level and measurement of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements
March 31, 2014
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
55,750
$
—
$
55,750
$
—
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
180
—
180
—
Interest rate lock commitments
402
—
402
—
Best-efforts contracts
66
—
66
—
Total
$
56,398
$
—
$
56,398
$
—
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2013
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
81,810
$
—
$
81,810
$
—
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
745
—
745
—
Interest rate lock commitments
(319
)
—
(319
)
—
Best-efforts contracts
479
—
479
—
Total
$
82,715
$
—
$
82,715
$
—
The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Description (in thousands)
2014
2013
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
2,788
$
924
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
(565
)
(330
)
Interest rate lock commitments
721
193
Best-efforts contracts
(413
)
(123
)
Total gain recognized
$
2,531
$
664
The following tables set forth the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments and their location within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods indicated (except for mortgage loans held for sale which is disclosed as a separate line item):
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014
Description of Derivatives
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
Other assets
$
180
Other liabilities
$
—
Interest rate lock commitments
Other assets
402
Other liabilities
—
Best-efforts contracts
Other assets
66
Other liabilities
—
Total fair value measurements
$
648
$
—
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Description of Derivatives
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
Other assets
$
745
Other liabilities
$
—
Interest rate lock commitments
Other assets
—
Other liabilities
319
Best-efforts contracts
Other assets
479
Other liabilities
—
Total fair value measurements
$
1,224
$
319
Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis if events or changes in local or national economic conditions indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In conducting our quarterly review for indicators of impairment on a community level, we evaluate, among other things, margins on sales contracts in backlog, the margins on homes that have
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been delivered, expected changes in margins with regard to future home sales over the life of the community, expected changes in margins with regard to future land sales, the value of the land itself as well as any results from third party appraisals. We pay particular attention to communities in which inventory is moving at a slower than anticipated absorption pace, and communities whose average sales price and/or margins are trending downward and are anticipated to continue to trend downward. We also evaluate communities where management intends to lower the sales price or offer incentives in order to improve absorptions even if the community's historical results do not indicate a potential for impairment. From the review of all of these factors, we identify communities whose carrying values may exceed their estimated undiscounted future cash flows and run a test for recoverability. For those communities whose carrying values exceed the estimated undiscounted future cash flows and which are deemed to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the communities exceeds the estimated fair value. Due to the fact that the Company's cash flow models and estimates of fair values are based upon management estimates and assumptions, unexpected changes in market conditions and/or changes in management's intentions with respect to the inventory may lead the Company to incur additional impairment charges in the future.
Our determination of fair value is based on projections and estimates, which are Level 3 measurement inputs. Our analysis is completed at a phase level within each community; therefore, changes in local conditions may affect one or several of our communities. For all of the categories listed below, the key assumptions relating to the valuations are dependent on project-specific local market and/or community conditions and are inherently uncertain. Because each inventory asset is unique, there are numerous inputs and assumptions used in our valuation techniques. Market factors that may impact these assumptions include:
•
historical project results such as average sales price and sales pace, if closings have occurred in the project;
•
competitors' market and/or community presence and their competitive actions;
•
project specific attributes such as location desirability and uniqueness of product offering;
•
potential for alternative product offerings to respond to local market conditions; and
•
current economic and demographic conditions and related trends and forecasts.
These and other market factors that may impact project assumptions are considered by personnel in our homebuilding divisions as they prepare or update the forecasts for each community. Quantitative and qualitative factors other than home sales prices could significantly impact the potential for future impairments. The sales objectives can differ between communities, even within a given sub-market. For example, facts and circumstances in a given community may lead us to price our homes with the objective of yielding a higher sales absorption pace, while facts and circumstances in another community may lead us to price our homes to minimize deterioration in our gross margins, although it may result in a slower sales absorption pace. Furthermore, the key assumptions included in our estimated future undiscounted cash flows may be interrelated. For example, a decrease in estimated base sales price or an increase in home sales incentives may result in a corresponding increase in sales absorption pace or a reduction in base house costs. Changes in our key assumptions, including estimated average selling price, construction and development costs, absorption pace (reflecting any product mix change strategies implemented or to be implemented), selling strategies, alternative land uses (including disposition of all or a portion of the land owned), or discount rates, could materially impact future cash flow and fair value estimates.
As of
March 31, 2014
, our projections generally assume a gradual improvement in market conditions over time. If communities are not recoverable based on estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The fair value of a community is estimated by discounting management's cash flow projections using an appropriate risk-adjusted interest rate. As of
March 31, 2014
, we utilized discount rates ranging from
13%
to
16%
in our valuations. The discount rate used in determining each asset's estimated fair value reflects the inherent risks associated with the related estimated cash flow stream, as well as current risk-free rates available in the market and estimated market risk premiums. For example, construction in progress inventory, which is closer to completion, will generally require a lower discount rate than land under development in communities consisting of multiple phases spanning several years of development.
Operating Communities.
If an indicator for impairment exists for existing operating communities, the recoverability of assets is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets based on home sales. These estimated cash flows are developed based primarily on management's assumptions relating to the specific community. The significant assumptions used to evaluate the recoverability of assets include: the timing of development and/or marketing phases; projected sales price and sales pace of each existing or planned community; the estimated land development, home construction, and selling costs of the community; overall market supply and demand; the local market; and competitive conditions. Management reviews these assumptions on a quarterly basis. While we consider available information to determine what we believe to be our best estimates as of the end of a reporting period, these estimates are subject to change in future reporting periods as facts and circumstances change. We believe the most critical assumptions in the Company's cash flow
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models are projected absorption pace for home sales, sales prices, and costs to build and deliver homes on a community by community basis.
In order to estimate the assumed absorption pace for home sales included in the Company's cash flow models, the Company analyzes the historical absorption pace in the community as well as other communities in the geographic area. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which may include, but are not limited to, statistics on population demographics, unemployment rates, foreclosure sales, and availability of competing products in the geographic area where a community is located. When analyzing the Company's historical absorption pace for home sales and corresponding internal and external market studies, the Company places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as the absorption pace realized in its most recent quarters and management's most current assessment of sales pace.
In order to estimate the sales prices included in its cash flow models, the Company considers the historical sales prices realized on homes it delivered in the community and other communities in the geographic area, as well as the sales prices included in its current backlog for such communities. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which may include, but are not limited to, statistics on sales prices in neighboring communities, which include the impact of short sales, if any, and sales prices on similar products in non-neighboring communities in the geographic area where the community is located. When analyzing its historical sales prices and corresponding market studies, the Company places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as the sales prices realized in its most recent quarters and the sales prices in current backlog. Based upon this analysis, the Company sets a sales price for each house type in the community which it believes will achieve an acceptable gross margin and sales pace in the community. This price becomes the price published to the sales force for use in its sales efforts. The Company then considers the average of these published sales prices when estimating the future sales prices in its cash flow models, assuming
no
increase in weighted average sales price in 2014, a
4%
increase in 2015 and 2016, and a
2%
increase in 2017 and beyond.
In order to arrive at the Company's assumed costs to build and deliver homes, the Company generally assumes a cost structure reflecting contracts currently in place with its vendors and subcontractors, adjusted for any anticipated cost reduction initiatives or increases in cost structure. With respect to overhead included in the cash flow models, the Company uses forecasted rates included in the Company's annual budget adjusted for actual experience that is materially different than budgeted rates. The Company anticipates
no
increase in assumed weighted average costs in 2014, a
4%
increase in 2015 and 2016, and a
2%
increase in 2017 and beyond.
Future communities.
If an indicator of impairment exists for raw land, land under development, or lots that management anticipates will be utilized for future homebuilding activities, the recoverability of assets is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets based on home sales, consistent with the evaluations performed for operating communities discussed above.
For raw land, land under development, or lots that management intends to market for sale to a third party, but that do not meet all of the criteria to be classified as land held for sale as discussed below, the estimated fair values of the assets are determined based on either the estimated net sales proceeds expected to be realized on the sale of the assets or the estimated fair value determined using cash flow valuation techniques.
If the Company has not yet determined whether raw land, land under development, or lots will be utilized for future homebuilding activities or marketed for sale to a third party, the Company assesses the recoverability of the inventory using a probability-weighted approach.
Land held for sale.
Land held for sale includes land that meets all of the following six criteria: (1) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset; (2) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated; (4) the sale of the asset is probable, and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year; (5) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (6) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company records land held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell. In performing the impairment evaluation for land held for sale, management considers, among other things, prices for land in recent comparable sales transactions, market analysis and recent bona fide offers received from outside third parties, as well as actual contracts. If the estimated fair value less the costs to sell an asset is less than the asset's current carrying value, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value less costs to sell.
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Our quarterly assessments reflect management's best estimates. Due to the inherent uncertainties in management's estimates and uncertainties related to our operations and our industry as a whole, we are unable to determine at this time if and to what extent continuing future impairments will occur. Additionally, due to the volume of possible outcomes that can be generated from changes in the various model inputs for each community, we do not believe it is possible to create a sensitivity analysis that can provide meaningful information for the users of our financial statements.
Variable Interest Entities.
In order to minimize our investment and risk of land exposure in a single location, we have periodically partnered with other land developers or homebuilders to share in the land investment and development of a property through joint ownership and development agreements, joint ventures, and other similar arrangements. During the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
, we increased our total investment in such joint venture arrangements from
December 31, 2013
by
$9.6 million
primarily due to a joint investment with another builder in a land development in our Southern region.
For joint venture arrangements where a special purpose entity is established to own the property, we generally enter into limited liability company or similar arrangements (“LLCs”) with the other partners. The Company's ownership interest in these LLCs as of
March 31, 2014
ranged from
25%
to
61%
. These entities typically engage in land development activities for the purpose of distributing or selling developed lots to the Company and its partners in the LLC. With respect to our investments in these LLCs, we are required, under ASC 810-10,
Consolidation
(“ASC 810-10”), to evaluate whether or not such entities should be consolidated into our financial statements. We initially perform these evaluations when each new entity is created and upon any events that require reconsideration of the entity. In order to determine if we should consolidate an LLC, we determine (1) if the LLC is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and (2) if we are the primary beneficiary of the entity. To determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of an entity, we consider whether we have the ability to control the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance. This analysis considers, among other things, whether we have the ability to determine the budget and scope of land development work, if any; the ability to control financing decisions for the VIE; the ability to acquire additional land into the VIE or dispose of land in the VIE not under contract with M/I Homes; and the ability to change or amend the existing option contract with the VIE. If we determine that we are not able to control such activities, we are not considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
As of
March 31, 2014
, we have determined that one of the LLCs in which we have an interest meets the requirements of a VIE due to a lack of equity at risk in the entity. However, we have determined that we do not have substantive control over any of these LLCs, including our VIE, as we do not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance. As a result, we are not required to consolidate any of the LLCs into our financial statements and we instead recorded the LLCs in Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We enter into option or purchase agreements to acquire land or lots, for which we generally pay non-refundable deposits. We also analyze these agreements under ASC 810-10 to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, if applicable, using an analysis similar to that described above. If we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we will consolidate the VIE in our consolidated financial statements. In cases where we are the primary beneficiary, even though we do not have title to such land, we are required to consolidate these purchase/option agreements and reflect such assets and liabilities as Consolidated Inventory not Owned in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At both
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, we were not required to consolidate any of our option or purchase agreements.
Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.
We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated joint ventures over which we exercise significant influence but do not have a controlling interest. Under the equity method, our share of the unconsolidated joint ventures' earnings or loss, if any, is included in our statement of operations. We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for impairment at least quarterly as described below.
If the fair value of the investment is less than the investment's carrying value and the Company has determined that the decline in value is other than temporary, the Company would write down the value of the investment to fair value. The determination of whether an investment's fair value is less than the carrying value requires management to make certain assumptions regarding the amount and timing of future contributions to the unconsolidated joint venture, the timing of distribution of lots to the Company from the unconsolidated joint venture, the projected fair value of the lots at the time of distribution to the Company, and the estimated proceeds from, and timing of, the sale of land or lots to third parties. In determining the fair value of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, the Company evaluates the projected cash flows associated with each unconsolidated joint venture. As of
March 31, 2014
, the Company used a discount rate of
16%
in determining the fair value of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition to the assumptions management must make to determine if the investment's fair value is less than the carrying value, management must also use judgment in determining whether the impairment is other than temporary. The factors management considers are: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost; (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the company; and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the
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unconsolidated joint venture for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. We believe that the Company's maximum exposure related to its investment in these unconsolidated joint ventures as of
March 31, 2014
is the amount invested of
$44.8 million
, which is reported as Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, in addition to a
$2.5 million
note due to the Company from one of the unconsolidated joint ventures (reported in Other Assets), although we expect to invest further amounts in these unconsolidated joint ventures as development of the properties progresses. Included in the Company's investment in unconsolidated joint ventures at both
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
were
$0.8 million
of capitalized interest and other costs.
Because of the high degree of judgment involved in developing these assumptions, it is possible that the Company may determine the investment is not impaired in the current period; however, due to the passage of time, change in market conditions, and/or changes in management's intentions with respect to the inventory, a change in assumptions could result and impairment could occur.
The table below shows the level and measurement of the Company's assets measured on a non-recurring basis as of and for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Description (in thousands)
Hierarchy
2014
2013 (2)
Adjusted basis of inventory (1)
Level 3
$
—
$
2,015
Total losses
—
900
Initial basis of inventory
$
—
$
2,915
(1)
The fair values in the table above represent only assets whose carrying values were adjusted in the respective period.
(2)
The carrying values for these assets may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reported due to activities that have occurred since the measurement date.
Financial Instruments
Counterparty Credit Risk.
To reduce the risk associated with losses that would be recognized if counterparties failed to perform as contracted, the Company limits the entities with whom management can enter into commitments. This risk of accounting loss is the difference between the market rate at the time of non-performance by the counterparty and the rate to which the Company committed.
The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price).
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
100,911
$
100,911
$
142,627
$
142,627
Mortgage loans held for sale
55,750
55,750
81,810
81,810
Split dollar life insurance policies
185
185
171
171
Notes receivable
4,692
3,780
3,151
2,784
Commitments to extend real estate loans
402
402
—
—
Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale
66
66
479
479
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
180
180
745
745
Liabilities:
Notes payable - banks
51,532
51,532
80,029
80,029
Notes payable - other
7,757
7,651
7,790
7,452
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
57,500
69,431
57,500
74,391
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250
91,748
86,250
95,845
Senior notes due 2018
228,169
248,113
228,070
248,975
Commitments to extend real estate loans
—
—
319
319
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments:
Letters of credit
—
356
—
413
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The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures of financial instruments at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash.
The carrying amounts of these items approximate fair value because they are short-term by nature.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities, Commitments to Extend Real Estate Loans, Best-Efforts Contracts for Committed IRLCs and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and 2018 Senior Notes.
The fair value of these financial instruments was determined based upon market quotes at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
. The market quotes used were quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities along with inputs taken from observable market data by correlation. The inputs were adjusted to account for the condition of the asset or liability.
Split Dollar Life Insurance Policies and Notes Receivable.
The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the amounts based on the estimated timing of receipts using discount rates that incorporate management's estimate of risk associated with the corresponding note receivable.
Notes Payable - Banks.
The Company is a party to three primary credit agreements: (1) a
$200 million
unsecured revolving credit facility dated July 18, 2013, with M/I Homes, Inc. as borrower and guaranteed by the Company's wholly owned homebuilding subsidiaries (the “Credit Facility”); (2) a
$110 million
secured mortgage warehousing agreement, with M/I Financial as borrower, amended on March 28, 2014 (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”); and (3) a
$15 million
mortgage repurchase agreement, with M/I Financial as borrower, amended on November 6, 2013 (the “MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility”). For each of these credit facilities, the interest rate is based on a variable rate index, and thus their carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The interest rate available to the Company during the
first quarter of 2014
fluctuated with the Alternate Base Rate or the Eurodollar Rate (for the Credit Facility) or LIBOR (for the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility).
Notes Payable - Other.
The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the future cash flows using the Company's current incremental borrowing rate.
Letters of Credit.
Letters of credit of
$25.7 million
and
$25.8 million
represent potential commitments at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, respectively. The letters of credit generally expire within one or two years. The estimated fair value of letters of credit was determined using fees currently charged for similar agreements.
NOTE 3. Inventory
A summary of the Company's inventory as of
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
is as follows:
(In thousands)
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Single-family lots, land and land development costs
$
337,137
$
323,673
Land held for sale
3,623
8,059
Homes under construction
325,439
305,499
Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: March 31, 2014 - $5,642;
December 31, 2013 - $5,173)
36,831
34,433
Community development district infrastructure
2,060
3,130
Land purchase deposits
16,910
14,365
Consolidated inventory not owned
1,627
1,775
Total inventory
$
723,627
$
690,934
Single-family lots, land and land development costs include raw land that the Company has purchased to develop into lots, costs incurred to develop the raw land into lots, and lots for which development has been completed, but which have not yet been used to start construction of a home.
Homes under construction include homes that are in various stages of construction. As of
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, we had
782
homes (with a carrying value of
$119.0 million
) and
798
homes (with a carrying value of
$123.3 million
), respectively, included in homes under construction that were not subject to a sales contract.
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Model homes and furnishings include homes that are under construction or have been completed and are being used as sales models. The amount also includes the net book value of furnishings included in our model homes. Depreciation on model home furnishings is recorded using an accelerated method over the estimated useful life of the assets, typically three years.
The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis. Refer to Note 2 of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details relating to our procedures for evaluating our inventories for impairment.
Land purchase deposits include both refundable and non-refundable amounts paid to third party sellers relating to the purchase of land. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the land option agreements relating to the land purchase deposits. In the period during which the Company makes the decision not to proceed with the purchase of land under an agreement, the Company writes off any deposits and accumulated pre-acquisition costs relating to such agreement.
NOTE 4. Capitalized Interest
The Company capitalizes interest during land development and home construction. Capitalized interest is charged to land and housing costs and expenses as the related inventory is delivered to a third party. The summary of capitalized interest for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
is as follows
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2014
2013
Capitalized interest, beginning of period
$
13,802
$
15,376
Interest capitalized to inventory
3,250
2,777
Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses
(3,108
)
(3,528
)
Capitalized interest, end of period
$
13,944
$
14,625
Interest incurred
$
7,420
$
7,117
NOTE 5. Guarantees and Indemnifications
Warranty
Warranty reserves are recorded for warranties under our Home Builder’s Limited Warranty (“HBLW”) and our 10-year (Texas markets only) and 30-year (all markets excluding Texas) transferable structural warranty in Other Liabilities on the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The warranty reserves for the HBLW are established as a percentage of average sales price and adjusted based on historical payment patterns determined, generally, by geographic area and recent trends. Factors that are given consideration in determining the HBLW reserves include: (1) the historical range of amounts paid per average sales price on a home; (2) type and mix of amenity packages added to the home; (3) any warranty expenditures not considered to be normal and recurring; (4) timing of payments; (5) improvements in quality of construction expected to impact future warranty expenditures; and (6) conditions that may affect certain projects and require a different percentage of average sales price for those specific projects. Changes in estimates for warranties occur due to changes in the historical payment experience and differences between the actual payment pattern experienced during the period and the historical payment pattern used in our evaluation of the warranty reserve balance at the end of each quarter. Actual future warranty costs could differ from our current estimated amount.
Our warranty reserves for our transferable structural warranty programs are established on a per-unit basis. While the structural warranty reserve is recorded as each house closes, the sufficiency of the structural warranty per unit charge and total reserve is re-evaluated on an annual basis, with the assistance of an actuary, using our own historical data and trends, industry-wide historical data and trends, and other project specific factors. The reserves are also evaluated quarterly and adjusted if we encounter activity that is inconsistent with the historical experience used in the annual analysis. These reserves are subject to variability due to uncertainties regarding structural defect claims for products we build, the markets in which we build, claim settlement history, insurance and legal interpretations, among other factors.
While we believe that our warranty reserves are sufficient to cover our projected costs, there can be no assurances that historical data and trends will accurately predict our actual warranty costs.
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A summary of warranty activity for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2014
2013
Warranty reserves, beginning of period
$
12,291
$
10,438
Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period
1,359
1,338
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties
238
—
Settlements made during the period
(2,119
)
(1,376
)
Warranty reserves, end of period
$
11,769
$
10,400
Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, M/I Financial, LLC (“M/I Financial”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc., enters into agreements that guarantee certain purchasers of its mortgage loans that M/I Financial will repurchase a loan if certain conditions occur, primarily if the mortgagor does not meet those terms of the loan within the first six months after the sale of the loan. Loans totaling approximately
$6.5 million
and
$5.2 million
were covered under the above guarantees as of
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, respectively. A portion of the revenue paid to M/I Financial for providing the guarantees on the above loans was deferred at
March 31, 2014
, and will be recognized in income as M/I Financial is released from its obligation under the guarantees. M/I Financial did not repurchase any loans under the above agreements during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets.
M/I Financial has received inquiries concerning underwriting matters from purchasers of its loans regarding certain loans totaling approximately
$7.9 million
and
$8.2 million
at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, respectively. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets.
M/I Financial has also guaranteed the collectability of certain loans to third party insurers (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Veterans Administration) of those loans for periods ranging from five to thirty years. As of
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, the total of all loans indemnified to third party insurers relating to the above agreements was
$1.6 million
and
$1.5 million
, respectively. The maximum potential amount of future payments is equal to the outstanding loan value less the value of the underlying asset plus administrative costs incurred related to foreclosure on the loans, should this event occur.
The Company has recorded a liability relating to the guarantees described above totaling
$2.8 million
and
$3.1 million
at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, respectively, which is management's best estimate of the Company's liability.
At
March 31, 2014
, the Company had outstanding
$230.0 million
aggregate principal amount of
8.625%
Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Senior Notes”),
$57.5 million
aggregate principal amount of
3.25%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”) and
$86.3 million
aggregate principal amount of
3.0%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”). The Company's obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes and the Credit Facility are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 11), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the Indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. The Company's obligations under the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors for the 2018 Senior Notes and the Credit Facility (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”).
NOTE 6. Commitments and Contingencies
At
March 31, 2014
, the Company had outstanding approximately
$96.0 million
of completion bonds and standby letters of credit, some of which were issued to various local governmental entities that expire at various times through
October 2018
. Included in this total are: (1)
$66.0 million
of performance and maintenance bonds and
$14.0 million
of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2)
$11.7 million
of financial letters of credit, of which
$6.2 million
represent deposits on land and lot purchase agreements; and (3)
$4.3 million
of financial bonds.
At
March 31, 2014
, the Company also had options and contingent purchase agreements to acquire land and developed lots with an aggregate purchase price of approximately
$445.3 million
. Purchase of properties under these agreements is contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the Company and the sellers.
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The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain claims, complaints and legal actions that are incidental to our business. Certain of the liabilities resulting from these matters are covered by insurance. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these matters. However, it is possible that the costs to resolve these matters could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company's net income for the periods in which the matters are resolved. At
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, we had
$0.1 million
and
$0.3 million
reserved for legal expenses, respectively.
NOTE 7. Debt
Notes Payable - Homebuilding
The Credit Facility matures on July 18, 2016, and provides revolving credit financing for the Company with a maximum borrowing availability of
$200 million
and a sub-limit of
$100 million
for the issuance of letters of credit. The Credit Facility contains an uncommitted
$25 million
accordion feature under which its aggregate principal amount can be increased to up to
$225 million
, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders. Interest on amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility is payable at a rate based on either the Alternate Base Rate plus
2.25%
or at the Eurodollar Rate plus
3.25%
. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are unsecured and availability is subject to, among other things, a borrowing base. The Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants. At
March 31, 2014
, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
At
March 31, 2014
, borrowing availability under the Credit Facility in accordance with the borrowing base calculation was
$320.5 million
, so the full amount of the
$200 million
facility was available. There were
no
borrowings outstanding and
$14.6 million
of letters of credit outstanding, leaving net remaining borrowing availability of
$185.4 million
as of
March 31, 2014
.
The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of the Company's subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 11 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. The guarantors for the Credit Facility are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. Our obligations under the Credit Facility are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness.
The Company is party to
three
secured credit agreements for the issuance of letters of credit outside of the Credit Facility (collectively, the “Letter of Credit Facilities”), with maturities ranging from June 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014. The agreements governing the Letter of Credit Facilities contain limits for the issuance of letters of credit ranging from
$5.0 million
to
$10.0 million
, for a combined letter of credit capacity of
$20.0 million
, of which
$1.3 million
was uncommitted at
March 31, 2014
and could be withdrawn at any time. At
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, there was
$11.0 million
and
$13.4 million
of outstanding letters of credit in aggregate under the Company's three Letter of Credit Facilities, respectively, which were collateralized with
$11.3 million
and
$13.7 million
of the Company's cash, respectively.
Notes Payable — Financial Services
In March 2014, M/I Financial entered into an amendment to the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, which, among other things, increased the maximum borrowing availability to
$110.0 million
from
$100.0 million
and included an accordion feature which allows for an increase of the maximum borrowing availability of up to an additional
$20.0 million
(subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders), extended the expiration date to
March 27, 2015
, increased the maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines to
$150.0 million
from
$125.0 million
, and, effective with the quarter ending September 30, 2014, increased M/I Financial's minimum required tangible net worth requirement from
$10.0 million
to
$11.0 million
and the minimum required liquidity requirement from
$5.0 million
to
$5.5 million
. The interest rate was also adjusted to a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus
275
basis points and (2)
3.0%
.
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In November 2012, M/I Financial entered into the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, an additional mortgage financing agreement structured as a mortgage repurchase facility with a maximum borrowing availability of
$15.0 million
, to provide the Company with additional financing capacity. The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, as amended on November 6, 2013, has an expiration date of November 5, 2014 and is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial. M/I Financial pays interest on each advance under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility at a per annum rate equal to the floating LIBOR rate plus
275
or
300
basis points depending on the loan type.
At
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, M/I Financial's total combined maximum borrowing availability under the two credit facilities was
$125.0 million
and
$115.0 million
, respectively. At
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, M/I Financial had
$51.5 million
and
$80.0 million
outstanding on a combined basis under its credit facilities, respectively, and was in compliance with all financial covenants of those agreements for both periods.
Senior Notes
In November 2010, the Company issued
$200 million
aggregate principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes. In May 2012, we issued an additional
$30 million
of 2018 Senior Notes under our 2018 Senior Notes indenture for a total outstanding balance of
$230 million
. As of both
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, we had
$230.0 million
of our 2018 Senior Notes outstanding. The 2018 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of
8.625%
per year, payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and mature on November 15, 2018. The 2018 Senior Notes are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. The 2018 Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The 2018 Senior Notes contain certain covenants, as more fully described and defined in the indenture, which limit the ability of the Company and the restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; make certain payments, including dividends, or repurchase any shares, in an aggregate amount exceeding our “restricted payments basket”; make certain investments; and create or incur certain liens, consolidate or merge with or into other companies, or liquidate or sell or transfer all or substantially all of our assets. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications as described in the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes. As of
March 31, 2014
, the Company was in compliance with all terms, conditions, and financial covenants under the indenture.
The 2018 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of our subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 11 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. As of
March 31, 2014
, the guarantors for the 2018 Senior Notes are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
The Company may redeem all or any portion of the 2018 Senior Notes on or after November 15, 2014 at a stated redemption price, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The redemption price will initially be
104.313%
of the principal amount outstanding, but will decline to
102.156%
of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on November 15, 2015, and will further decline to
100.000%
of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed on or after November 15, 2016, but prior to maturity.
The indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes limits our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and our
9.75%
Series A Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture. The “restricted payments basket” is equal to $40 million (1) plus 50% of our aggregate consolidated net income (or minus 100% of our aggregate consolidated net loss) since October 1, 2010, excluding the income or loss from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, plus (2) 100% of the net cash proceeds from the sale of qualified equity interests, plus other items and subject to other exceptions. The restricted payments basket was
$136.4 million
at
March 31, 2014
. We are permitted to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the extent of the positive balance in our restricted payments basket. The determination to pay future dividends on, or make future repurchases of, our common shares or Series A Preferred Shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and compliance with debt covenants and the terms of our Series A Preferred Shares, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.
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Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
In March 2013, the Company issued
$86.3 million
aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of
3.0%
per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on March 1, 2018. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals
30.9478
shares per
$1,000
of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately
$32.31
per common share, which equates to approximately
2.7 million
common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that the Company may not redeem the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes prior to March 6, 2016, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).
On or after March 6, 2016, the Company may redeem for cash any or all of the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (except for any 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes that the Company is required to repurchase in connection with a fundamental change), but only if the last reported sale price of the Company's common shares exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price for the notes on each of at least 20 applicable trading days. The 20 trading days do not need to be consecutive, but must occur during a period of 30 consecutive trading days that ends within 10 trading days immediately prior to the date the Company provides the notice of redemption. The redemption price for the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes to be redeemed will equal 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
In September 2012, the Company issued
$57.5 million
aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of
3.25%
per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on September 15, 2017. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals
42.0159
shares per
$1,000
of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately
$23.80
per common share, which equates to approximately
2.4 million
common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that we may not redeem the notes prior to their stated maturity date, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).
Notes Payable - Other
The Company had other borrowings, which are reported in Notes Payable - Other in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaling
$7.8 million
as of both
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
. The balance consists primarily of a mortgage note payable with a
$4.7 million
principal balance outstanding at
March 31, 2014
(and
$4.8 million
outstanding at
December 31, 2013
), which is secured by an office building, matures in 2017 and carries an interest rate of
8.1%
. The remaining balance is made up of other notes payable acquired through normal course of business.
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NOTE 8. Earnings Per Share
The table below presents a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, net income available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income per share for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2014
2013
NUMERATOR
Net income
$
12,632
$
4,587
Preferred stock dividends
(1,219
)
—
Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed
—
(2,190
)
Net income to common shareholders
11,413
2,397
Interest on 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
358
—
Interest on 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
482
—
Diluted income available to common shareholders
$
12,253
$
2,397
DENOMINATOR
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
24,417
22,273
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock option awards
239
296
Deferred compensation awards
129
119
3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
2,416
—
3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
2,669
—
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions
29,870
22,688
Earnings per common share
Basic
$
0.47
$
0.11
Diluted
$
0.41
$
0.11
Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share
1,154
856
During the
first quarter of 2014
, the Company declared a cash dividend of
$609.375
per preferred share on its
2,000
outstanding Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend was paid on March 17, 2014 to holders of record as of March 1, 2014 for
$1.2 million
in cash. This charge reduced net income to common shareholders in the earnings per share calculation above for the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
.
In March 2013, the Company announced its intention to redeem
2,000
of its outstanding Series A Preferred Shares and recognized a
$2.2 million
non-cash equity charge in the first quarter of 2013 related to the excess of fair value over carrying value relating primarily to the original issuance costs that were paid in 2007. This charge reduced net income to common shareholders in the earnings per share calculation above for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
. On April 10, 2013, the Company redeemed the
2,000
Series A Preferred Shares for
$50.4 million
in cash.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company also issued
2.461 million
common shares in a public offering at a price of
$23.50
per share (for net proceeds of
$54.6 million
), which shares are included above in our total basic weighted average shares outstanding for both periods presented.
For the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, the effect of convertible debt was included in the diluted earnings per share calculations. For the
three months ended March 31, 2013
, the effect of convertible debt was not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations as it would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE 9. Income Taxes
The Company records income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to (1) temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and (2) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when the changes are enacted.
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In accordance with ASC 740-10,
Income Taxes,
we evaluate our deferred tax assets, including the benefit from net operating losses (“NOLs”) and tax credit carryforwards, to determine if a valuation allowance is required. Companies must assess, using significant judgments, whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. This assessment gives appropriate consideration to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets and considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the length of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with operating losses and our experience of utilizing tax credit carryforwards and tax planning alternatives. Based upon a review of all available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets during 2008 due to economic conditions and the weight of negative evidence at the time.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company concluded based on its analysis of positive and negative evidence, that the objective positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence and that the Company will more likely than not realize a majority of its deferred tax assets. As a result of such determination, the Company reversed a majority of its deferred tax asset in 2013.
On February 1, 2014, M/I Financial Corp. was converted from a wholly-owned Ohio C corporation to a wholly-owned Ohio limited liability company, and its name was changed to M/I Financial, LLC. M/I Financial, LLC will be disregarded for state and federal income tax purposes as an entity separate from its owner and will report its income and deductions on M/I Homes, Inc.’s federal and state tax returns. As a result, we estimate that we will utilize more of our state tax NOLs than previously estimated, and recognized a tax benefit of approximately
$5.3 million
during the
first quarter of 2014
. Of that amount, approximately
$3.0 million
is attributable to the conversion of M/I Financial and the remainder was attributable to better than anticipated operating results during the
first quarter of 2014
. These reversals were partially offset by income tax expense incurred of
$5.2 million
. At
March 31, 2014
, the Company's total deferred tax assets were
$116.0 million
, which, inclusive of our remaining valuation allowance, results in a deferred tax asset of
$112.1 million
. The
$112.1 million
total deferred tax asset after valuation allowance is offset by
$0.8 million
of total deferred tax liabilities for a
$111.2 million
net deferred tax asset. The
$111.2 million
net deferred tax asset is reported on the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of a
$4.0 million
valuation allowance.
The tax effects of the significant temporary differences that comprise the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
(In thousands)
March 31,
2014
December 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Warranty, insurance and other accruals
$
11,373
12,003
Inventory
14,892
16,657
State taxes
109
106
Net operating loss carryforward
88,699
91,659
Deferred charges
944
897
Total deferred tax assets
$
116,017
$
121,322
Less valuation allowance
$
(3,964
)
$
(9,291
)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
$
112,053
$
112,031
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation
(497
)
774
Prepaid expenses
(342
)
346
Total deferred tax liabilities
(839
)
1,120
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
111,214
110,911
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The provision (benefit) from income taxes consists of the following:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2014
2013
Current:
Federal
$
—
$
—
State
$
155
$
299
$
155
$
299
(In thousands)
Deferred:
Federal
$
(205
)
$
—
State
$
(97
)
$
—
(302
)
—
Total
$
(147
)
$
299
At
March 31, 2014
, the Company had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately
$69.4 million
and federal credit carryforwards of
$4.4 million
. Federal NOL carryforwards may be carried forward up to 20 years to offset future taxable income. Our federal carryforward benefits begin to expire in 2028. The Company had
$15.0 million
of state NOL carryforwards at
March 31, 2014
. State NOLs may be carried forward from 5 to 20 years, depending on the tax jurisdiction, with
$8.3 million
expiring between 2014 and 2027 and
$6.7 million
expiring between 2028 and 2032, absent sufficient state taxable income.
NOTE 10. Business Segments
The Company’s segment information is presented on the basis that the chief operating decision makers use in evaluating segment performance. The Company’s chief operating decision makers evaluate the Company’s performance in various ways, including: (1) the results of our 13 individual homebuilding operating segments and the results of our financial services operations; (2) the results of our three homebuilding regions; and (3) our consolidated financial results. We have determined our reportable segments as follows: Midwest homebuilding, Southern homebuilding, Mid-Atlantic homebuilding and financial services operations. The homebuilding operating segments that are included within each reportable segment have similar operations and exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics. Our homebuilding operations include the acquisition and development of land, the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached homes, and the occasional sale of lots to third parties. The homebuilding operating segments that comprise each of our reportable segments are as follows:
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Columbus, Ohio
Tampa, Florida
Washington, D.C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Orlando, Florida
Charlotte, North Carolina
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
San Antonio, Texas
Austin, Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Our financial services operations include the origination, sale and servicing of mortgage loans and title services primarily for purchasers of the Company's homes.
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The following table shows, by segment, revenue; operating income; interest expense; and income before income taxes for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2014
2013
Revenue:
Midwest homebuilding
$
79,604
$
60,702
Southern homebuilding
80,200
50,961
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
67,172
70,654
Financial services (a)
7,865
8,410
Total revenue
$
234,841
$
190,727
Operating income:
Midwest homebuilding (b)
$
7,243
$
2,201
Southern homebuilding (b)
5,877
3,091
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding (b)
4,793
4,345
Financial services (a)
5,026
5,455
Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense
(6,346
)
(5,866
)
Total operating income
$
16,593
$
9,226
Interest expense:
Midwest homebuilding
$
1,269
$
1,474
Southern homebuilding
1,591
1,304
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
995
1,244
Financial services (a)
315
318
Total interest expense
$
4,170
$
4,340
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(62
)
—
Income before income taxes
$
12,485
$
4,886
(a)
Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage re-financing.
(b)
For the
three months ended March 31, 2013
, the impact of charges relating to the impairment of future communities and land held for sale in the Midwest region reduced operating income by
$0.3 million
and
$0.6 million
, respectively. There were no charges relating to the impairment of inventory for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
and no charges in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
.
The following tables show total assets by segment at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
March 31, 2014
(In thousands)
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,040
$
9,353
$
5,517
$
—
$
16,910
Inventory (a)
240,696
256,348
209,673
—
706,717
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
4,361
40,486
—
—
44,847
Other assets
11,115
16,268
8,121
280,925
316,429
Total assets
$
258,212
$
322,455
$
223,311
$
280,925
$
1,084,903
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,003
$
7,107
$
5,255
$
—
$
14,365
Inventory (a)
248,218
236,505
191,847
—
676,570
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
5,331
29,935
—
—
35,266
Other assets
10,571
982
11,050
361,372
383,975
Total assets
$
266,123
$
274,529
$
208,152
$
361,372
$
1,110,176
(a)
Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.
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NOTE 11. Supplemental Guarantor Information
The Company's obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are not guaranteed by all of the Company's subsidiaries and therefore, the Company has disclosed condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10,
Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered.
The subsidiary guarantors of the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are the same.
The following condensed consolidating financial information includes balance sheets, statements of operations and cash flow information for M/I Homes, Inc. (the parent company and the issuer of the aforementioned guaranteed notes), the Guarantor Subsidiaries, collectively, and for all other subsidiaries and joint ventures of the Company (the “Unrestricted Subsidiaries”), collectively. Each Guarantor Subsidiary is a direct or indirect 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc. and has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the (a) 2018 Senior Notes, on a joint and several senior unsecured basis, (b) the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis and (c) the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis.
There are no significant restrictions on the parent company's ability to obtain funds from its Guarantor Subsidiaries in the form of a dividend, loan, or other means.
As of
March 31, 2014
, each of the Company's subsidiaries is a Guarantor Subsidiary, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes.
In the condensed financial tables presented below, the parent company presents all of its 100%-owned subsidiaries as if they were accounted for under the equity method. All applicable corporate expenses have been allocated appropriately among the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
226,976
$
7,865
$
—
$
234,841
Costs and expenses:
Land and housing
—
183,964
—
—
183,964
General and administrative
—
15,291
3,024
—
18,315
Selling
—
15,969
—
—
15,969
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
—
—
(62
)
—
(62
)
Interest
—
3,854
316
—
4,170
Total costs and expenses
—
219,078
3,278
—
222,356
Income before income taxes
—
7,898
4,587
—
12,485
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
—
(1,781
)
1,634
—
(147
)
Equity in subsidiaries
12,632
—
—
(12,632
)
—
Net income (loss)
12,632
9,679
2,953
(12,632
)
12,632
Preferred dividends
1,219
—
—
—
1,219
Net income (loss) to common shareholders
$
11,413
$
9,679
$
2,953
$
(12,632
)
$
11,413
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
182,317
$
8,410
$
—
$
190,727
Costs and expenses:
Land and housing
—
151,513
—
—
151,513
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
—
900
—
—
900
General and administrative
—
12,842
3,137
—
15,979
Selling
—
13,092
17
—
13,109
Interest
—
4,022
318
—
4,340
Total costs and expenses
—
182,369
3,472
—
185,841
Income before income taxes
—
(52
)
4,938
—
4,886
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
—
(1,415
)
1,714
—
299
Equity in subsidiaries
4,587
—
—
(4,587
)
—
Net income (loss)
4,587
1,363
3,224
(4,587
)
4,587
Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed
2,190
—
—
—
2,190
Net income (loss) to common shareholders
$
2,397
$
1,363
$
3,224
$
(4,587
)
$
2,397
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2014
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
—
$
75,221
$
14,139
$
—
$
89,360
Restricted cash
—
11,551
—
—
11,551
Mortgage loans held for sale
—
—
55,750
—
55,750
Inventory
—
723,627
—
—
723,627
Property and equipment - net
—
10,226
280
—
10,506
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
—
22,814
22,033
—
44,847
Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances
—
110,241
973
—
111,214
Investment in subsidiaries
545,511
—
—
(545,511
)
—
Intercompany assets
323,761
—
—
(323,761
)
—
Other assets
9,238
18,698
10,112
—
38,048
TOTAL ASSETS
$
878,510
$
972,378
$
103,287
$
(869,272
)
$
1,084,903
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
$
—
$
71,043
$
333
$
—
$
71,376
Customer deposits
—
12,984
—
—
12,984
Intercompany liabilities
—
299,016
24,745
(323,761
)
—
Other liabilities
—
53,720
5,337
—
59,057
Community development district obligations
—
2,060
—
—
2,060
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
—
1,627
—
—
1,627
Notes payable bank - financial services operations
—
—
51,532
—
51,532
Notes payable - other
—
7,757
—
—
7,757
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
57,500
—
—
—
57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250
—
—
—
86,250
Senior notes
228,169
—
—
—
228,169
TOTAL LIABILITIES
371,919
448,207
81,947
(323,761
)
578,312
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
506,591
524,171
21,340
(545,511
)
506,591
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
878,510
$
972,378
$
103,287
$
(869,272
)
$
1,084,903
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
—
$
113,407
$
15,318
$
—
$
128,725
Restricted cash
—
13,902
—
—
13,902
Mortgage loans held for sale
—
—
81,810
—
81,810
Inventory
—
690,934
—
—
690,934
Property and equipment - net
—
10,267
269
—
10,536
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
—
13,525
21,741
—
35,266
Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances
—
109,763
1,148
—
110,911
Investment in subsidiaries
535,879
—
—
(535,879
)
—
Intercompany assets
318,852
—
—
(318,852
)
—
Other assets
9,892
17,180
11,020
—
38,092
TOTAL ASSETS
$
864,623
$
968,978
$
131,306
$
(854,731
)
$
1,110,176
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
$
—
$
69,887
$
339
$
—
$
70,226
Customer deposits
—
11,262
—
—
11,262
Intercompany liabilities
—
296,229
22,623
(318,852
)
—
Other liabilities
—
64,413
6,928
—
71,341
Community development district obligations
—
3,130
—
—
3,130
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
—
1,775
—
—
1,775
Notes payable bank - financial services operations
—
—
80,029
—
80,029
Notes payable - other
—
7,790
—
—
7,790
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
57,500
—
—
—
57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250
—
—
—
86,250
Senior notes
228,070
—
—
—
228,070
TOTAL LIABILITIES
371,820
454,486
109,919
(318,852
)
617,373
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
492,803
514,492
21,387
(535,879
)
492,803
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
864,623
$
968,978
$
131,306
$
(854,731
)
$
1,110,176
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
3,000
$
(31,968
)
$
29,865
$
(3,000
)
$
(2,103
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Restricted cash
—
2,395
—
2,395
Purchase of property and equipment
—
(363
)
(37
)
(400
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures
—
(9,289
)
(1,585
)
—
(10,874
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—
(7,257
)
(1,622
)
—
(8,879
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of bank borrowings - net
—
—
(28,497
)
—
(28,497
)
Principal repayments of note payable - other and community development district bond obligations
—
(33
)
—
—
(33
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
1,366
—
—
—
1,366
Intercompany financing
(3,147
)
1,072
2,075
—
—
Dividends paid
(1,219
)
—
(3,000
)
3,000
(1,219
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(3,000
)
1,039
(29,422
)
3,000
(28,383
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
—
(38,186
)
(1,179
)
—
(39,365
)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period
—
113,407
15,318
—
128,725
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$
—
$
75,221
$
14,139
$
—
$
89,360
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided (used in) by operating activities
$
2,600
$
(9,997
)
$
18,555
$
(2,600
)
$
8,558
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Restricted cash
—
(621
)
—
—
(621
)
Purchase of property and equipment
—
(192
)
(37
)
—
(229
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures
—
—
(11,852
)
—
(11,852
)
Net cash used in investing activities
—
(813
)
(11,889
)
—
(12,702
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from bank borrowings - net
—
—
(14,831
)
—
(14,831
)
Principal proceeds from note payable - other and community development district bond obligations
—
(789
)
—
—
(789
)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
86,250
—
—
—
86,250
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
54,617
—
—
—
54,617
Intercompany financing
(143,467
)
133,958
9,509
—
—
Dividends paid
—
—
(2,600
)
2,600
—
Debt issue costs
—
(3,544
)
—
(3,544
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(2,600
)
129,625
(7,922
)
2,600
121,703
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
—
118,815
(1,256
)
—
117,559
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period
—
126,334
19,164
—
145,498
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$
—
$
245,149
$
17,908
$
—
$
263,057
(a)
Certain amounts above have been reclassified from intercompany financing to dividends paid and cash flows from operating activities for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
. These reclassifications relate solely to transactions between M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries and are immaterial to the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These reclassifications do not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 12. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has an equity compensation plan, the 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which has been amended from time to time. The Plan was approved by our shareholders and is administered by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. Under the Plan, the Company is permitted to grant (1) nonqualified stock options to purchase common shares, (2) incentive stock options to purchase common shares, (3) stock appreciation rights, (4) restricted common shares, (5) other stock-based awards - awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, the fair market value of the common shares, and (6) cash-based awards to its officers, employees, non-employee directors and other eligible participants. Subject to certain adjustments, the plan authorizes awards to officers, employees, non-employee directors and other eligible participants for up to
1,600,000
common shares, of which
185,670
remain available for grant at
March 31, 2014
.
On
February 18, 2014
, the Company awarded
397,500
annual service-based nonqualified stock options at an exercise price of
$23.79
(the closing price of our common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) and related fair value of
$12.64
that vest ratably over a five-year period. On
February 18, 2014
, the Company also awarded its executive officers (in the aggregate) a target number of performance share units (“PSU's”) equal to
50,439
PSU's. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share of the Company if vesting is satisfied at the end of a three-year performance period (the “Performance Period”). The ultimate number of PSU's that will vest and be earned, if any, after the completion of the Performance Period, is based on (1) (a) the Company’s cumulative pre-tax income from operations, excluding extraordinary items, over the Performance Period (weighted
80%
) (the “Performance Condition Awards”), and (b) the Company’s total relative shareholder return over the Performance Period compared to the total shareholder return of a peer group of other publicly-traded homebuilders (weighted
20%
) (the “Market Condition Awards”) and (2) the participant’s continued employment through the end of the Performance Period, except in the case of termination due to death, disability or retirement or involuntary termination without cause by the Company. The grant date fair value of the Performance Condition Awards and Market Condition Awards was
$23.79
and
$21.00
, respectively. The number of PSU's that vest may increase by up to 50% from the target number based on levels of achievement of the above criteria as set forth in the applicable award agreements and decrease to zero if the Company fails to meet the minimum performance levels for both of the above criteria. If the Company achieves the minimum performance levels for both of the above criteria, 50% of the target number of PSU's will vest and be earned. Any portion of PSU's that do not vest at the end of the Performance Period will be forfeited.
In accordance with ASC 718-10-25-20,
Compensation-Stock Compensation
, compensation expense related to the awards under the Plan is determined as follows:
Type of Award
Method of Determination of Fair Value
Timing of Recording of Compensation Costs
Stock-Based Service Awards
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Ratably over vesting period
Performance Condition Awards
Closing price of Company's Stock on date of grant
Ratably over the Performance Period (1)
Market Condition Awards
Monte Carlo Simulation Model
Ratably over the Performance Period
(1) ASC 718 -
Compensation - Stock Compensation
requires that we assess the probability of the attainment of the performance target. Once the Company determines that the target is probable of achievement, the life-to-date expense is recorded immediately and the remaining expense is recorded on a straight-line basis through the end of the Performance Period.
Total recorded compensation expense relating to equity awards granted under the Plan was approximately
$0.7 million
and
$0.5 million
for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
, respectively.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
M/I Homes, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) is one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes, having delivered more than
87,000
homes since we commenced homebuilding activities in 1976. The Company's homes are marketed and sold under the M/I Homes brand (M/I Homes and Showcase Collection (exclusively by M/I)). We also operate under the name Triumph Homes in certain communities in our Houston, Texas market. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Tampa and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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Included in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are the following topics relevant to the Company's performance and financial condition:
•
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements;
•
Our Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies;
•
Our Results of Operations;
•
Discussion of Our Liquidity and Capital Resources;
•
Summary of Our Contractual Obligations;
•
Discussion of Our Utilization of Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements; and
•
Impact of Interest Rates and Inflation.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information included in this report or in other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us) contains or may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our future financial performance and financial condition. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” and “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements that we make herein and in future reports and statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors. Please see
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2013
for more information regarding those risk factors.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date made. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K should be consulted. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and all of our forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referenced in this section.
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates such estimates and judgments and makes adjustments as deemed necessary. Actual results could differ from these estimates using different estimates and assumptions, or if conditions are significantly different in the future. See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2013
for additional information about our accounting policies.
We believe that there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
as compared to those disclosed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2013
.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company’s segment information is presented on the basis that its chief operating decision makers use in evaluating segment performance. The Company’s chief operating decision makers evaluate the Company’s performance in various ways, including: (1) the results of our 13 individual homebuilding operating segments and the results of our financial services operations; (2) the results of our three homebuilding regions; and (3) our consolidated financial results. We have determined our reportable segments as follows: Midwest homebuilding, Southern homebuilding, Mid-Atlantic homebuilding and financial services operations. The homebuilding operating segments that are included within each reportable segment have similar operations and exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics. Our homebuilding operations include the acquisition and development of land, the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached homes, and the occasional sale of lots and land to third parties. The homebuilding operating segments that comprise each of our reportable segments are as follows:
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Columbus, Ohio
Tampa, Florida
Washington, D.C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Orlando, Florida
Charlotte, North Carolina
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
San Antonio, Texas
Austin, Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Our financial services operations include the origination, sale and servicing of mortgage loans and title services primarily for purchasers of the Company's homes.
Overview
We believe the housing market in general moderated in 2014's first quarter compared to
2013's first quarter
, which we believe was due to a number of factors, including (1) the increase in mortgage rates since May 2013, (2) reduced affordability in certain markets as a result of increasing average sales prices as well as the higher mortgage rates, (3) the tepid pace of the economic recovery and uneven job creation, and (4) the imposition of lower loan limits on government-sponsored mortgages beginning in January 2014. We believe our first quarter results were also negatively impacted, comparatively, by the harsh weather conditions in many of our markets which kept potential homebuyers at home, delayed the opening of certain of our new communities and their contribution to our new contract results, and delayed the completion of construction of homes. Despite this moderation in the housing market and the unfavorable weather conditions, we experienced improvements in most of our financial and operating metrics, with the exception of our new contracts, which declined by
6%
during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
compared to a year ago.
During the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, the Company reported a
23.1%
increase
in revenue compared to the same period in 2013 and achieved net income of
$12.6 million
, of which
$7.3 million
(
$0.23
per diluted share) related to our core profitability and
$5.3 million
(
$0.18
per diluted share) related to the accounting benefit from income taxes associated with the reversal of a portion of our remaining state deferred tax asset valuation allowance (see Note 9 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information). We also achieved our highest gross and operating margins in any quarter since 2006, with gross margin reaching
21.7%
and operating margin reaching
7.1%
. We believe our improved results of operations are attributable to (1) our strategic growth and investment in new communities, along with a shift in our mix of communities towards better performing locations within each of our markets; (2) our continued progress in shifting our investment to housing markets with stronger economic growth, including expansion into new markets; and (3) the strong contribution from our financial services operations. Please see further discussion of our financial and operating metrics below in the “Summary of Company Results” and our “Year Over Year Comparison” section.
Summary of Financial Results
For the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, we achieved net
income
to common shareholders of
$11.4 million
, or
$0.41
per diluted share, which included a
$5.3 million
accounting benefit from income taxes associated with the reversal of a portion of the remaining valuation allowance against our state deferred tax assets and
$1.2 million
of dividend payments made to holders of our Series A Preferred Shares. This compares to net
income
to common shareholders of
$2.4 million
, or
$0.11
per diluted share, for the
first quarter of 2013
, which included
$0.9 million
of pre-tax impairment charges and a
$2.2 million
non-cash equity adjustment resulting from the excess of fair value over carrying value of our Series A Preferred Shares that were called for redemption in the first quarter of 2013.
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During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we recorded total revenue of
$234.8 million
of which
$220.7 million
was from homes delivered,
$6.3 million
was from land sales and
$7.9 million
was from our financial services operations. Revenue from homes delivered
increased
24%
driven primarily by the
110
additional homes delivered in
2014's first quarter
compared to the
same period in 2013
and a
5%
increase
in the average sales price of homes delivered (
$15,000
per home delivered). In addition revenue from land sales increased
$1.7 million
during the
first quarter of 2014
primarily due to two large land sales in our Midwest region offset partially by a slight decline in revenue from land sales in our Mid-Atlantic region compared to prior year. Revenue in our financial services segment
decreased
6%
to
$7.9 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
primarily due to the factors discussed below in our “Year Over Year Comparison” section.
Total gross margin
increased
$12.6 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
compared to the
first quarter of 2013
primarily as a result of a
$12.5 million
improvement in the gross margin of our homebuilding operations. The
increase
in homebuilding gross margin for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
resulted primarily from the
5%
increase
in the average sales price of homes delivered (
$15,000
per home delivered) and the
110
unit
increase
in the number of homes delivered. The
increased
sales prices for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
were driven primarily by the performance of our newer communities, the strategic shift in our geographic footprint, which resulted in more homes delivered in our better performing markets, a shift in the mix of homes delivered to higher priced and larger homes and improving market conditions. We also experienced better pricing leverage in select locations and submarkets. The pricing and unit improvements were partially offset by higher average lot and construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases associated with homebuilding industry conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics. In the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
, we were able to pass a majority of the higher costs to our homebuyers in the form of higher sales prices and lower incentives. However, recent moderation in the sales price appreciation trends we experienced in the first half of 2013 may make it more difficult to continue to fully offset any additional increases in lot, material, labor and land costs that we may experience going forward.
Selling, general and administrative expense
increased
$5.2 million
for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, which partially offset the
increase
in our gross margins discussed above, but
declined
as a percentage of revenue to
14.6%
compared to
15.3%
for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
. Selling expense
increased
$2.9 million
during the
first quarter of 2014
from the prior year's
first quarter
but
declined
slightly as a percentage of revenue to
6.8%
compared to
6.9%
in the
first quarter of 2013
. Variable selling expense for sales commissions contributed
$1.6 million
to the
increase
due to the
increase
in the number of homes delivered and the higher average sales price. The increase in selling expense was also attributable to a
$1.3 million
increase
in non-variable selling expense primarily related to an increase in expenses associated with our sales offices and models resulting from the increase in our number of communities. General and administrative expense
increased
$2.3 million
during the
first quarter of 2014
but
declined
as a percentage of revenue to
7.8%
compared to
8.4%
for the
first quarter of 2013
. This increase was primarily due to a
$0.7 million
increase in incentive compensation expense and a
$1.5 million
increase in payroll-related expense, resulting primarily from a
29%
increase in our employee count related to our community count and backlog growth.
Summary of Operational Results
In addition to the improving financial results noted above, certain of our operational metrics also improved. For the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, we achieved an
18%
increase
in the number of homes delivered and a
5%
increase in the average sales price of homes delivered compared to the same period a year ago. We also experienced a
10%
increase
in the number of homes in our backlog, a
12%
increase
in the average sales price of homes in backlog, and a
24%
increase
in the overall sales value of our backlog at
March 31, 2014
compared to
March 31, 2013
. We continue to invest in communities and markets that we believe will help us attain improved profitability as housing markets improve and enhance our ability to establish market share and create a platform for future growth in our current markets. During the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
, we opened
13
communities and closed
12
communities. However, new contracts declined by
6%
during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
compared to a year ago, and our absorption rates per community
declined
from
2.6
for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
to
2.1
for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
. We believe this decline in new contracts and absorption rates from
2013's first quarter
was the result of a more cautious homebuyer in
2014
as described above and harsh winter weather conditions that kept potential homebuyers at home and delayed our new community openings to late in the quarter. Additionally, the comparison of new contracts in the first quarter of 2014 with the prior year's first quarter was challenging as a result of our strong level of new contracts in the first quarter of 2013, which represented a 37% increase compared to the first quarter of 2012.
Outlook
Looking ahead, we continue to believe that the long-term fundamentals supporting a sustained multi-year housing recovery remain in place, despite recent softening in the demand for new homes. Taking into account normal seasonality, we believe an improving economy and job market should lead to a healthy level of demand for housing through the remainder of 2014, although likely at a more moderate and uneven pace. We expect that the level of demand will remain largely dependent on the extent of job growth and consumer confidence, along with stability in mortgage loan underwriting standards and interest rates. Furthermore, despite
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increased home prices and higher mortgage rates (which remain at historically low levels), we believe that the average cost of new home ownership currently provides value compared to the average cost of renting in most markets, and the current limited availability of housing inventory should increase the need for construction of new homes. We believe these conditions in the housing market, combined with our investments in land for new communities in desirable locations, should lead to continued positive comparisons in the Company's financial performance through the remainder of
2014
.
Given our expectations with respect to homebuilding market conditions, and consistent with our focus on improving long-term returns, we will continue to emphasize the following strategic business objectives during the remainder of
2014
:
•
profitably growing our presence in our existing markets;
•
strategically investing in new markets;
•
maintain a strong balance sheet; and
•
emphasizing customer service, product quality and design, and premier locations.
With these objectives in mind and given our belief that we remain in the early stages of a broad, sustainable recovery in the U.S. new home market, we took a number of steps during the
first three months of 2014
to position the Company for the remainder of
2014
and beyond, including investing
$53.0 million
in land acquisitions and
$17.5 million
in land development to help grow our presence in our existing markets. We currently estimate that we will spend approximately
$400 million
to
$500 million
in
2014
on land purchases and land development. However, given varying results in each of our local markets, we will continue to adjust our strategies and investments based on housing demand and our performance in each of our markets.
Despite our positive expectations, it is unclear whether our financial results will continue to improve at the rate they did in
2013
and the
first quarter of 2014
or whether our financial services operations will experience the same favorable operating results as in
2013
. Going forward, we believe our abilities to leverage our fixed costs, obtain land at desired rates of return, and grow our active communities provide our best opportunities to continue improving our financial results. However, we can provide no assurance that the rate of positive annual trends and/or sequential trends experienced in our financial and operating metrics in
2013
and the
first quarter of 2014
will continue throughout the remainder of
2014
.
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The following table shows, by segment, revenue; gross margin; selling, general and administrative expense; operating income (loss); interest expense; and income before income taxes for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2014
2013
Revenue:
Midwest homebuilding
$
79,604
$
60,702
Southern homebuilding
80,200
50,961
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
67,172
70,654
Financial services (a)
7,865
8,410
Total revenue
$
234,841
$
190,727
Gross margin:
Midwest homebuilding
$
15,397
$
9,189
Southern homebuilding
15,216
9,786
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
12,399
10,929
Financial services (a)
7,865
8,410
Total gross margin
$
50,877
$
38,314
Selling, general and administrative expense:
Midwest homebuilding
$
8,154
$
6,988
Southern homebuilding
9,339
6,695
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
7,606
6,584
Financial services (a)
2,839
2,955
Corporate
6,346
5,866
Total selling, general and administrative expense
$
34,284
$
29,088
Operating income (loss):
Midwest homebuilding
$
7,243
$
2,201
Southern homebuilding
5,877
3,091
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
4,793
4,345
Financial services (a)
5,026
5,455
Corporate
(6,346
)
(5,866
)
Total operating income
$
16,593
$
9,226
Interest expense:
Midwest homebuilding
$
1,269
$
1,474
Southern homebuilding
1,591
1,304
Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
995
1,244
Financial services (a)
315
318
Total interest expense
$
4,170
$
4,340
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(62
)
—
Income before income taxes
$
12,485
$
4,886
(a)
Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage refinancing.
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The following tables show total assets by segment at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
At March 31, 2014
(In thousands)
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,040
$
9,353
$
5,517
$
—
$
16,910
Inventory (a)
240,696
256,348
209,673
—
706,717
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
4,361
40,486
—
—
44,847
Other assets
11,115
16,268
8,121
280,925
316,429
Total assets
$
258,212
$
322,455
$
223,311
$
280,925
$
1,084,903
At December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,003
$
7,107
$
5,255
$
—
$
14,365
Inventory (a)
248,218
236,505
191,847
—
676,570
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
5,331
29,935
—
—
35,266
Other assets
10,571
982
11,050
361,372
383,975
Total assets
$
266,123
$
274,529
$
208,152
$
361,372
$
1,110,176
(a)
Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.
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Reportable Segments
The following table presents, by reportable segment, selected operating and financial information as of and for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
Midwest Region
Homes delivered
259
232
New contracts, net
374
349
Backlog at end of period
660
535
Average sales price per home delivered
$
296
$
262
Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
317
$
270
Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
209,311
$
144,480
Revenue homes
$
76,656
$
60,702
Revenue third party land sales
$
2,948
$
—
Operating income homes
$
6,336
$
2,849
Operating income (loss) land
$
907
$
(648
)
Number of active communities
67
61
Southern Region
Homes delivered
275
191
New contracts, net
336
378
Backlog at end of period
510
528
Average sales price per home delivered
$
284
$
258
Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
331
$
280
Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
168,607
$
147,679
Revenue homes
$
78,146
$
49,258
Revenue third party land sales
$
2,054
$
1,703
Operating income homes
$
5,756
$
2,061
Operating income land
$
121
$
1,030
Number of active communities
52
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Mid-Atlantic Region
Homes delivered
203
204
New contracts, net
272
320
Backlog at end of period
355
322
Average sales price per home delivered
$
325
$
332
Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
334
$
339
Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
118,510
$
109,026
Revenue homes
$
65,908
$
67,830
Revenue third party land sales
$
1,264
$
2,824
Operating income homes
$
4,500
$
3,736
Operating income land
$
293
$
609
Number of active communities
39
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Total Homebuilding Regions
Homes delivered
737
627
New contracts, net
982
1,047
Backlog at end of period
1,525
1,385
Average sales price per home delivered
$
299
$
284
Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
326
$
290
Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
496,428
$
401,186
Revenue homes
$
220,710
$
177,790
Revenue third party land sales
$
6,266
$
4,527
Operating income homes
$
16,592
$
8,646
Operating income land
$
1,321
$
991
Number of active communities
158
135
Financial Services
Number of loans originated
493
497
Value of loans originated
$
124,362
$
121,244
Revenue
$
7,865
$
8,410
Less: Selling, general and administrative expense
2,839
2,955
Interest expense
315
318
Income before income taxes
$
4,711
$
5,137
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A home is included in “new contracts” when our standard sales contract is executed. “Homes delivered” represents homes for which the closing of the sale has occurred. “Backlog” represents homes for which the standard sales contract has been executed, but which are not included in homes delivered because closings for these homes have not yet occurred as of the end of the period specified.
The composition of our homes delivered, new contracts, net and backlog is constantly changing and may be based on a dissimilar mix of communities between periods as new communities open and existing communities wind down. Further, home types and individual homes within a community can range significantly in price due to differing square footage, option selections, lot sizes and quality and location of lots. These variations may result in a lack of meaningful comparability between homes delivered, new contracts, net and backlog due to the changing mix between periods.
Cancellation Rates
The following table sets forth the cancellation rates for each of our homebuilding segments for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2014
2013
Midwest
17.1
%
19.0
%
Southern
20.0
%
14.3
%
Mid-Atlantic
8.7
%
9.9
%
Total cancellation rate
16.0
%
14.7
%
Seasonality
Typically, our homebuilding operations experience significant seasonality and quarter-to-quarter variability in homebuilding activity levels. In general, homes delivered increase substantially in the second half of the year compared to the first half of the year. We believe that this seasonality reflects the tendency of homebuyers to shop for a new home in the spring with the goal of closing in the fall or winter, as well as the scheduling of construction to accommodate seasonal weather conditions. Our financial services operations also experience seasonality because loan originations correspond with the delivery of homes in our homebuilding operations.
Year Over Year Comparison
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Compared to
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Midwest Region.
Our Midwest region had operating
income
of
$7.2 million
for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, a
$5.0 million
increase
from our operating
income
of
$2.2 million
for the
three months ended March 31, 2013
. The
increase
in operating income was primarily the result of an
$18.9 million
improvement in our homebuilding revenue, offset, in part, by a
$1.2 million
increase in selling, general, and administrative expense.
For the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, homebuilding revenue in our Midwest region
increased
$18.9 million
, from
$60.7 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$79.6 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
. This
31%
increase
in homebuilding revenue was the result of a
13%
increase
in the average sales price of homes delivered (
$34,000
per home delivered), a
12%
increase in the number of homes delivered (
27
units) and a
$2.9 million
increase
in land sale revenue. Our homebuilding gross margin increased
$6.2 million
and yielded a gross margin percentage of
19.3%
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, a
420
basis point
improvement
when compared to the
same period in 2013
. This gross margin percentage
improvement
resulted from the
increase
in our average sales price described above and the
$0.9 million
decrease
in asset impairment charges taken in the
first quarter of 2014
compared to the
same period in 2013
, partially offset by higher lot and construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered and cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.
Selling, general and administrative expense
increased
$1.2 million
from
$7.0 million
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2013
to
$8.2 million
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
but
declined
as a percentage of revenue to
10.2%
compared to
12.0%
for the
same period in 2013
. The
increase
in selling, general and administrative expense was attributable, in part, to a
$1.1 million
increase
in selling expense, which was primarily due to (1) a
$0.6 million
increase
in variable selling expenses resulting from increases in sales commissions produced by the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered and (2) a
$0.5 million
increase
in expenses related to our design centers and sales offices related to our increased community count. The
increase
in selling, general and administrative expense was also attributable to an
increase
in general and administrative expense,
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which was primarily due to a
$0.4 million
increase
in compensation expense resulting primarily from the increase in employee count related to our community count and backlog growth, partially offset by a decrease in other land related expenses and professional fees.
During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we experienced a
7%
increase
in new contracts in our Midwest region, from
349
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
374
in the
first quarter of 2014
. Backlog
increased
23%
from
535
homes at
March 31, 2013
to
660
homes at
March 31, 2014
, with an average sales price in backlog of
$317,000
at
March 31, 2014
compared to
$270,000
at
March 31, 2013
. Despite the impact of harsh winter weather conditions, we were able to achieve positive operating results in our Midwest region compared to prior year's first quarter due to higher-end product offerings, improving sub-market conditions, an increased number of active communities, and more attractive community locations. During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we opened
three
communities in our Midwest region compared to
four
during
2013's first quarter
. Our monthly absorption rate in our Midwest region
declined
slightly to
1.8
per community in the
first quarter of 2014
compared to
1.9
per community in
2013's first quarter
.
Southern Region.
Our Southern region had operating
income
of
$5.9 million
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, a
$2.8 million
increase
from our operating
income
of
$3.1 million
for the
first quarter of 2013
. The
increase
in operating income was primarily the result of a
$29.2 million
improvement
in our homebuilding revenue offset partially by a
$0.9 million
decrease
in profit relating to the sale of land to third parties and a
$2.6 million
increase
in selling, general and administrative expense.
During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, homebuilding revenue in our Southern region
increased
$29.2 million
, from
$51.0 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$80.2 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
. This
57%
increase
in homebuilding revenue was the result of a
44%
increase
in the number of homes delivered (
84
units), a
10%
increase
in the average sales price of homes delivered (
$26,000
per home delivered), and a
$0.4 million
increase
in land sale revenue. Our homebuilding gross margin increased
$5.4 million
and yielded a gross margin percentage of
19.0%
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
compared to
19.2%
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2013
. The slight
decline
in our gross margin percentage is primarily reflective of a
$0.9 million
decrease in profit from the sale of land coupled with higher construction and lot costs related to both the mix of homes delivered and cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics which offset the improvements described above.
Selling, general and administrative expense
increased
$2.6 million
from
$6.7 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$9.3 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
but
declined
as a percentage of revenue to
11.6%
for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
compared to
13.0%
for the
first quarter of 2013
. The
increase
in selling, general and administrative expense was attributable, in part, to a
$1.9 million
increase
in selling expense, which was due to (1) a
$1.2 million
increase
in variable selling expenses resulting from increases in sales commissions from the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered, and (2) a
$0.7 million
increase
in expenses related to our design centers and sales offices related to our increased community count. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was also attributable to a
$0.7 million
increase
in general and administrative expense, which was primarily due to a
$0.5 million
increase
in compensation expenses resulting primarily from the increase in employee count related to our community count and backlog growth.
Average sales price in backlog increased to
$331,000
at
March 31, 2014
from
$280,000
at
March 31, 2013
due to product and market mix. However, during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we experienced an
11%
decrease
in new contracts in our Southern region, from
378
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
336
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
. Backlog also
decreased
3%
from
528
homes at
March 31, 2013
to
510
homes at
March 31, 2014
. We believe the declines in new contracts and backlog were attributable to increased competition, certain of our new communities opening later in the quarter than anticipated as well as softer demand in the
first quarter of 2014
when compared to the prior year due to increasingly cautious homebuyers in this region. During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we opened
five
new communities in our Southern region compared to
six
during
2013's first quarter
. Our monthly absorption rate in our Southern region
declined
from
3.3
per community in the
first quarter of 2013
to
2.2
per community in the
first quarter of 2014
.
Mid-Atlantic Region.
Our Mid-Atlantic region had operating
income
of
$4.8 million
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
, a
$0.5 million
increase
from our operating
income
of
$4.3 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
.
For the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
, homebuilding revenue in our Mid-Atlantic region
decreased
$3.5 million
from
$70.7 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$67.2 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
. This
5%
decrease
in revenue was attributable to (1) a
decrease
in land sale revenue of
$1.6 million
and (2) a
2%
decline in the average sales price of homes delivered related to a change in product and market mix. The market mix change was primarily the result of construction delays due to harsh winter weather conditions which impacted the timing of deliveries in the region. Homebuilding gross margin increased
$1.5 million
compared to the
first quarter of 2013
and yielded a gross margin percentage of
18.5%
, which represents a
300
basis point
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improvement when compared to the
quarter ended March 31, 2013
. This
improvement
in gross margin percentage resulted from gains due to a shift in product and market mix partially offset by higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered and cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.
Selling, general and administrative expense
increased
$1.0 million
from
$6.6 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$7.6 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
and increased as a percentage of revenue from
9.0%
to
11.3%
. The
increase
in selling, general and administrative expense was attributable, in part, to an
increase
in general and administrative expense, which was primarily due to a
$0.6 million
increase in compensation expenses resulting primarily from the increase in employee count related to our community count and backlog growth as well as other miscellaneous increases.
During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we experienced a
15%
decrease
in new contracts in our Mid-Atlantic region, from
320
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
272
in the
first quarter of 2014
, as well as a decrease in our average sales price of homes in backlog from
$339,000
at
March 31, 2013
to
$334,000
at
March 31, 2014
. These declines in operating metrics were primarily a result of delayed openings of certain new communities resulting from harsh weather conditions in the first quarter that impacted our new contract results and also a change in product mix with a higher percentage of our backlog units being townhomes in 2014 which have a lower average sales price. The number of homes in backlog
increased
10%
, however, from
322
homes at
March 31, 2013
to
355
homes at
March 31, 2014
. We opened
five
communities in our Mid-Atlantic region during both the
first quarter of 2014
and 2013. Our monthly absorption rate in our Mid-Atlantic region
declined
to
2.4
per community in the
first quarter of 2014
from
3.1
per community in the
first quarter of 2013
.
Financial Services.
Revenue from our mortgage and title operations
decreased
$0.5 million
(
6%
) from
$8.4 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$7.9 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
as a result of a
1%
decrease
in the number of loan originations, from
497
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
493
in the
first quarter of 2014
, and lower margins on the loans sold and a continued shift in product mix from government to conventional financing, where margins on sale are generally lower. We experienced a
$0.4 million
decrease
in operating income in the
first quarter of 2014
in our mortgage and title operations compared to
2013's first quarter
, which was due to the
decrease
in revenue discussed above. Our mortgage and title operations experienced a slight
decrease
in selling, general, and administrative expenses due to a
$0.8 million
decrease
in expenses related to mortgage loans sold, partially offset by a
$0.6 million
increase
in payroll related expenses resulting from the increase in employee count related to our unit growth and new markets. However, we experienced a
3%
increase
in the average loan amount from
$244,000
in the
quarter ended March 31, 2013
to
$252,000
in the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
. During the first half of 2013, we experienced higher profit margins on our loan sales and servicing retained transactions as supply and demand factors were favorable during that time, and we benefited from a strong refinance market. The impact of both of these market factors on our operating results declined in the second half of 2013 and into 2014's first quarter, and we do not expect to benefit as greatly from these factors throughout the remainder of 2014 as we did in 2013. In addition, competition in the industry has recently increased, partially as the result of the mortgage industry's lower refinancing volume. We expect this increased level of competition, and a more challenging pricing environment, to continue for the foreseeable future.
At
March 31, 2014
, M/I Financial provided financing services in all of our markets. Approximately
76%
of our homes delivered during the
first quarter of 2014
were financed through M/I Financial compared to
77%
in the
first quarter of 2013
. The decrease in our overall capture rate was due to a higher percentage of our homes delivered being in Texas where our financial services operations are not fully in place, as is typical in newer markets. Capture rate is influenced by financing availability and can fluctuate from quarter to quarter.
Corporate Selling, General and Administrative Expense.
Corporate selling, general and administrative expense
increased
$0.4 million
, from
$5.9 million
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
$6.3 million
in the
first quarter of 2014
. The
increase
was primarily due to a
$0.2 million
increase in equity compensation expense and a
$0.2 million
increase in professional fees incurred during the quarter.
Interest Expense - Net.
Interest expense for the Company
decreased
slightly by
$0.1 million
, from
$4.3 million
in the
three months ended March 31, 2013
to
$4.2 million
in the
three months ended March 31, 2014
. This
decrease
was primarily the result of a
decline
in our weighted average borrowing rate from
8.16%
in the
first quarter of 2013
to
7.39%
for
first quarter of 2014
, related to the addition of our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes at the end of the first quarter of 2013 , as well as increased capitalized interest related to our increased land development during the
first quarter of 2014
compared to prior year. Partially offsetting these decreases was an
increase
in our weighted average borrowings from
$348.4 million
in
2013's first quarter
to
$401.1 million
in
2014's first quarter
related to the issuance of our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
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Income Taxes.
Our overall effective tax rate was
(1.2)%
for the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
and
6.1%
for the same period in 2013. Our 2014 effective tax rate primarily reflects tax expense of
$5.2 million
offset by the reversal of
$5.3 million
of our beginning of the year state deferred tax asset valuation allowance as we now estimate that we will utilize more of our state tax NOLs than previously estimated due to the conversion of M/I Financial Corp. from a wholly-owned Ohio C corporation to a wholly-owned Ohio limited liability company and a change in estimate due to our current pre-tax operating results. The effective rate is not reflective of our historical tax rate or our effective tax rate in future periods due to our state deferred tax asset valuation allowance. We expect our effective combined federal and state tax rate for the remainder of 2014 will be approximately 38% (before the impact of any deferred tax asset valuation allowance reversal) barring any changes in tax status and change in ability to recover remaining state tax loss carryforwards that did not meet the “more likely than not criteria”.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview of Capital Resources and Liquidity.
At
March 31, 2014
, we had
$100.9 million
of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, with
$89.4 million
of this amount comprised of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, a
$39.4 million
decrease from
December 31, 2013
, primarily as a result of our increased investment in inventory during the
first quarter of 2014
. Our principal uses of cash for the
three months ended March 31, 2014
were investment in land and land development, construction of homes, investment in joint ventures, operating expenses, and short-term working capital and debt service requirements, including the repayment of amounts outstanding under our credit lines. In order to fund these uses of cash, we used proceeds from home deliveries and the sale of mortgage loans, as well as excess cash balances and other sources of liquidity.
We are actively acquiring and developing lots in our markets to maintain and grow our lot supply and active community count. We expect to continue to expand our business, based on demand for new homes improving further or remaining at current levels, and thus we expect cash outlays for land purchases, land development, home construction and operating expenses to continue to exceed our cash generated by operations in 2014.
During the
first quarter of 2014
, we delivered
737
homes, started
888
homes, and spent
$53.0 million
on land purchases and
$17.5 million
on land development. Based upon our business activity levels, liquidity, leverage, market conditions, and opportunities for land in our markets, we currently estimate that we will spend approximately
$400 million
to
$500 million
on land purchases and land development during 2014, including the
$70.5 million
spent during the
first three months of 2014
. We also continue to enter into land option agreements, taking into consideration current and projected market conditions, to secure land for the construction of homes in the future. Pursuant to these land option agreements, we have right to purchase
$445.3 million
of land and lots during 2014 through 2019.
However, land transactions are subject to a number of factors, including our financial condition and market conditions, as well as satisfaction of various conditions related to specific properties. We will continue to monitor market conditions and our ongoing pace of home deliveries and adjust our land spending accordingly. The planned increase in our land spending in 2014 compared to 2013 is driven primarily by our growth objectives as we expand our business. In addition, we expect a larger portion of our land investment will continue to shift from developed lot purchases to land acquisition and development, which will result in increased inventory levels.
Operating Cash Flow Activities
.
During the
three month period ended March 31, 2014
, we
used
$2.1 million
of cash in our operating activities, compared to
generating
$8.6 million
of cash from our operating activities during the
three months ended March 31, 2013
. The increase in cash
used in
operating activities was primarily due to a
$9.7 million
increase
in the change in inventory compared with the
three months ended March 31, 2013
, and an
$18.2 million
increase in the net reduction of accounts payable and accrued liabilities compared with the
three months ended March 31, 2013
, offset partially by a
$7.6 million
improvement in pre-tax income for the three month period and a
$14.5 million
net
increase
related to proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans net of the amount of mortgage loan originations.
Investing Cash Flow Activities.
During the
first three months of 2014
, we
used
$8.9 million
of cash in investing activities, compared to
using
$12.7 million
of cash in investing activities during the
three months ended March 31, 2013
.
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Financing Cash Flow Activities.
During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, we
used
$28.4 million
of cash from our financing activities, compared to
generating
$121.7 million
of cash during the
first three months of 2013
. The change in cash from financing activities was primarily due to the absence of any debt and equity capital financing transactions in 2014, both of which occurred in the first quarter of 2013. In addition, we increased our repayments of bank borrowings within our financial services segment during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
compared with the
first three months of 2013
.
At both
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
, our ratio of net debt to net capital was
39%
, calculated as total debt minus total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, divided by the sum of total debt minus total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash plus shareholders' equity. We believe that this ratio provides useful information regarding our financial position and in understanding the leverage employed in our operations and comparing us with other homebuilders.
We fund our operations with cash flows from operating activities, including proceeds from home closings and the sale of mortgage loans. We believe that these sources of cash, along with our balance of unrestricted cash and borrowing available under our credit facilities, will be sufficient to fund our currently anticipated working capital needs, investment in land and land development, construction of homes, operating expenses, planned capital spending, and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months. However, we routinely monitor current operational requirements, financial market conditions, and credit relationships and we may choose to seek additional capital by issuing new debt and/or equity securities to strengthen our liquidity or our long-term capital structure as management deems necessary. The financing needs of our homebuilding and financial services operations depend on anticipated sales volume in the current year as well as future years, inventory levels and related turnover, forecasted land and lot purchases, debt maturity dates, and other factors. If we seek such additional capital, there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain such additional capital on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and such additional equity or debt financing could dilute the interests of our existing shareholders and/or increase our interest costs.
The Company is a party to three primary credit agreements: (1) a
$200 million
unsecured revolving credit facility dated July 18, 2013, with M/I Homes, Inc. as borrower and guaranteed by the Company's wholly owned homebuilding subsidiaries (the “Credit Facility”); (2) a
$110 million
secured mortgage warehousing agreement, with M/I Financial as borrower, amended on March 28, 2014 (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”); and (3) a
$15 million
mortgage repurchase agreement, with M/I Financial as borrower, amended on November 6, 2013 (the “MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility”). Included in the table below is a summary of our available sources of cash from these financing sources as of
March 31, 2014
:
(In thousands)
Expiration
Date
Outstanding
Balance
Available
Amount
Notes payable – homebuilding (a)
7/18/2016
$
—
$
185,375
Notes payable – financial services (b)
(b)
$
51,532
$
481
(a)
The available amount under the Credit Facility is computed in accordance with the borrowing base calculation, which totaled
$320.5 million
of availability at
March 31, 2014
, such that the full
$200 million
commitment amount of the facility was available, less any borrowings and letters of credit outstanding. There were no borrowings and
$14.6 million
of letters of credit outstanding at
March 31, 2014
, leaving
$185.4 million
available.
(b)
The available amount is computed in accordance with the borrowing base calculations under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, each of which may be increased by pledging additional mortgage collateral. The maximum aggregate commitment amount of M/I Financial's warehousing agreements is
$125 million
. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement has an expiration date of March 27, 2015 and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility has an expiration date of November 5, 2014.
Notes Payable - Homebuilding.
Homebuilding Credit Facility
.
On July 18, 2013, the Company entered into the Credit Facility which provides for an aggregate commitment amount of
$200 million
, including a
$100 million
sub-facility for letters of credit. In addition, the Credit Facility has an accordion feature under which the Company may increase the aggregate commitment amount of the Credit Facility up to
$225 million
, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders. The Credit Facility matures on
July 18, 2016
. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are at the Alternate Base Rate plus
2.25%
or at the Eurodollar Rate plus
3.25%
.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility are unsecured and availability is subject to, among other things, a borrowing base calculated using various advance rates for different categories of inventory. As of
March 31, 2014
, borrowing availability under the Credit Facility is shown in the table above. The Credit Facility contains various representations, warranties and affirmative, negative and financial covenants which require, among other things, that the Company maintain (1) a minimum level of Consolidated Tangible Net Worth, (2) a leverage ratio not in excess of 60%, and (3) either a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.5 to 1.0 or a minimum liquidity amount. In addition, the Credit Facility contains covenants that limit the amount of the Company's unsold owned land, secured indebtedness, and the number of unsold housing units and model homes, as well as the amount of Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures. As of
March 31, 2014
, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the
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Credit Facility. The following table summarizes the most significant restrictive covenant thresholds under the Credit Facility and our compliance with such covenants as of
March 31, 2014
:
Financial Covenant
Covenant Requirement
Actual
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated Tangible Net Worth
≥
$
310.2
$
476.0
Leverage Ratio
≤
60
%
40
%
Interest Coverage Ratio
≥
1.5 to 1.0
3.5 to 1.0
Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures
≤
$
142.8
$
24.9
Unsold Housing Units and Model Homes
≤
1,300
686
Homebuilding Letter of Credit Facilities.
The Company is party to
three
secured credit agreements for the issuance of letters of credit outside of the Credit Facility (collectively, the “Letter of Credit Facilities”), with maturity dates ranging from
June 1, 2014
to
September 30, 2014
. Under the terms of the Letter of Credit Facilities, letters of credit can be issued for maximum terms ranging from one year up to three years. The Letter of Credit Facilities contain cash collateral requirements ranging from
101%
to
105%
. Upon maturity or the earlier termination of the Letter of Credit Facilities, letters of credit that have been issued under the Letter of Credit Facilities remain outstanding with cash collateral in place through the respective expiration dates.
The agreements governing the Letter of Credit Facilities contain limits for the issuance of letters of credit ranging from
$5.0 million
to
$10.0 million
, for a combined letter of credit capacity of
$20.0 million
, of which
$1.3 million
was uncommitted at
March 31, 2014
and could be withdrawn at any time. As of
March 31, 2014
, there was a total of
$11.0 million
of letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facilities, which was collateralized with
$11.3 million
of restricted cash.
Notes Payable - Financial Services.
MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement.
The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial. In March 2014, M/I Financial entered into an amendment to the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement which, among other things, increased the maximum borrowing availability to
$110.0 million
from
$100.0 million
and included an accordion feature which allows for an increase of the maximum borrowing availability of up to an additional
$20.0 million
(subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders), extended the expiration date to
March 27, 2015
, increased the maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines to
$150.0 million
from
$125.0 million
and, effective with the quarter ending September 30, 2014, increased the minimum required tangible net worth from
$10.0 million
to
$11.0 million
, and the minimum required liquidity from
$5.0 million
to
$5.5 million
. The interest rate was also adjusted to a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus
275
basis points and (2)
3.0%
.
The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is secured by certain mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial and that are being “warehoused” prior to their sale to investors. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement provides for limits with respect to certain loan types that can secure outstanding borrowings. There are currently no guarantors of the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, although M/I Financial may, at its election, designate from time to time any one or more of its subsidiaries as guarantors.
As of
March 31, 2014
, there was
$40.8 million
outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and M/I Financial was in compliance with all covenants. The financial covenants, as more fully described and defined in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, are summarized in the following table, which also sets forth M/I Financial's compliance with such covenants as of
March 31, 2014
:
Financial Covenant
Covenant Requirement
Actual
(Dollars in millions)
Leverage Ratio
≤
10.0 to 1.0
4.6 to 1.0
Liquidity
≥
$
5.0
$
11.7
Adjusted Net Income
>
$
0.0
$
6.7
Tangible Net Worth
≥
$
10.0
$
13.4
MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility.
In November 2012, M/I Financial entered into the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, an additional mortgage financing agreement structured as a mortgage repurchase facility with a maximum borrowing availability of
$15.0 million
, to provide the Company with additional financing capacity.
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The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, as amended on November 6, 2013, has an expiration date of November 5, 2014 and is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial. M/I Financial pays interest on each advance under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility at a per annum rate equal to the floating LIBOR rate plus 275 or 300 basis points depending on the loan type. The covenants in the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility are substantially similar to the covenants in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility provides for limits with respect to certain loan types that can secure outstanding borrowings, which are similar to the restrictions in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. There are currently no guarantors of the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. As of
March 31, 2014
, there was
$10.7 million
outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. M/I Financial was in compliance with all covenants as of
March 31, 2014
.
Senior Notes and Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
8.625% Senior Notes.
In November 2010, the Company issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due 2018. In May 2012, we issued an additional $30 million of 2018 Senior Notes under our 2018 Senior Notes indenture for a total outstanding balance of $230 million. The Company may redeem all or any portion of the 2018 Senior Notes on or after November 15, 2014 at a stated redemption price, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The redemption price will initially be
104.313%
of the principal amount outstanding, but will decline to
102.156%
of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on November 15, 2015, and will further decline to
100.000%
of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed on or after November 15, 2016, but prior to maturity. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the 2018 Senior Notes.
3.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
In March 2013, the Company issued $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018. The conversion rate initially equals 30.9478 shares per $1,000 of their principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $32.31 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.7 million common shares. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
3.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
In September 2012, the Company issued $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017. The conversion rate initially equals 42.0159 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.80 per common share which equates to approximately 2.4 million common shares. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.
Weighted Average Borrowings.
For the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
, our weighted average borrowings outstanding were
$401.1 million
and
$348.4 million
, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of
7.39%
and
8.16%
, respectively. The
decline
in our weighted average borrowing rate related to the addition of our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes at the end of the first quarter of 2013 which was at a lower rate. The
increase
in our weighted average borrowings related to the issuance of $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the first quarter of 2013.
At
March 31, 2014
, we had
no
outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility nor did we borrow under the Credit Facility during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
. Based on our current anticipated spending on land acquisition and development in 2014, and associated increases in our investment in inventory, including land and houses under construction, we expect to borrow under the Credit Facility during 2014, with the estimated peak amount outstanding anticipated to be approximately
$75 million
. The actual amount borrowed in 2014 (and the estimated peak amount outstanding) and related timing are subject to numerous factors, including the timing and amount of land and house construction expenditures, payroll and other general and administrative expenses, cash receipts from home closings, other cash receipts and payments, any capital markets transactions or other additional financings by the Company and any repayments or redemptions of outstanding debt. The Company may experience significant variation in cash and Credit Facility balances from week to week due to the timing of such receipts and payments.
There were
$14.6 million
of letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Credit Facility at
March 31, 2014
. During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, the average daily amount of letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility was
$14.0 million
and the maximum amount of letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility was
$14.6 million
.
At
March 31, 2014
, M/I Financial had
$40.8 million
outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, the average daily amount outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement was
$17.5 million
and the maximum amount outstanding was
$68.2 million
.
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At
March 31, 2014
, M/I Financial had
$10.7 million
outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. During the
three months ended March 31, 2014
, the average daily amount outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility was
$3.0 million
and the maximum amount outstanding was
$11.9 million
.
Preferred Shares.
On March 15, 2007, we issued 4,000,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/1000
th
of a Series A Preferred Share, or 4,000 Series A Preferred Shares in the aggregate, for net proceeds of $96.3 million. The Series A Preferred Shares have a liquidation preference equal to $25 per depositary share (plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not earned or declared) for the then current quarterly dividend period accrued to but excluding the date of final distribution). Dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares are non-cumulative and, if declared by us, are paid at an annual rate of 9.75%. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears, if declared by us, on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. If there is a change of control of the Company and if the Company's corporate credit rating is withdrawn or downgraded to a certain level (together constituting a “change of control event”), the dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares will increase to 10.75% per year. We may redeem the Series A Preferred Shares in whole or in part (provided, that any redemption that would reduce the aggregate liquidation preference of the Series A Preferred Shares below $25 million in the aggregate would be restricted to a redemption in whole only) at any time or from time to time at a cash redemption price equal to $25 per depositary share (plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not earned or declared) for the then current quarterly dividend period accrued to but excluding the redemption date). Holders of the Series A Preferred Shares have no right to require redemption of the Series A Preferred Shares. The Series A Preferred Shares have no stated maturity, are not subject to any sinking fund provisions, are not convertible into any other securities, and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by us. Holders of the Series A Preferred Shares have no voting rights, except with respect to those specified matters set forth in the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise required by applicable Ohio law, and no preemptive rights. The outstanding depositary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “MHO-PrA”. There is no separate public trading market for the Series A Preferred Shares except as represented by the depositary shares.
The indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes limits our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture. The restricted payments basket was
$136.4 million
at
March 31, 2014
. We are permitted by the indenture to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the extent of such positive balance in our restricted payments basket. We declared and paid a quarterly dividend of $609.375 per share on our Series A Preferred Shares in
first quarter of 2014
for
$1.2 million
. The determination to pay future dividends on, and make future repurchases of, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and compliance with debt covenants and the terms of our Series A Preferred Shares, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.
Universal Shelf Registration.
In October 2013, the Company filed a
$400 million
universal shelf registration statement with the SEC, which registration statement became effective on December 20, 2013. Pursuant to the registration statement, the Company may, from time to time, offer debt securities, common shares, preferred shares, depositary shares, warrants to purchase debt securities, common shares, preferred shares, depositary shares or units of two or more of those securities, rights to purchase debt securities, common shares, preferred shares or depositary shares, stock purchase contracts and units. The timing and amount of offerings, if any, will depend on market and general business conditions.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations appearing in the Contractual Obligations section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2013
.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Reference is made to Notes 2, 3, 5, and 6 in the accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q. These Notes discuss our off-balance sheet arrangements with respect to land acquisition contracts and option agreements, and land development joint ventures, including the nature and amounts of financial obligations relating to these items. In addition, these Notes discuss the nature and amounts of certain types of commitments that arise in the ordinary course of our land development and homebuilding operations, including commitments of land development joint ventures for which we might be obligated.
Our off-balance sheet arrangements relating to our homebuilding operations include unconsolidated joint ventures, land option agreements, guarantees and indemnifications associated with acquiring and developing land, and the issuance of letters of credit and completion bonds. Our use of these arrangements is for the purpose of securing the most desirable lots on which to build
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homes for our homebuyers in a manner that we believe reduces the overall risk to the Company. Additionally, in the ordinary course of its business, our financial services operations issue guarantees and indemnities relating to the sale of loans to third parties.
Land Option Agreements.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into land option agreements in order to secure land for the construction of homes in the future. Pursuant to these land option agreements, the Company typically provides a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices. Because the entities holding the land under the option agreement may meet the criteria for VIEs, the Company evaluates all land option agreements to determine if it is necessary to consolidate any of these entities.
At
March 31, 2014
, “Consolidated Inventory Not Owned” was
$1.6 million
, all of which related to specific performance obligations. At
March 31, 2014
, the corresponding liability of
$1.6 million
has been classified as Obligation for Consolidated Inventory Not Owned on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Other than the Consolidated Inventory Not Owned balance, the Company currently believes that its maximum exposure as of
March 31, 2014
related to its land
option agreements is equal to the amount of the Company's outstanding deposits and prepaid acquisition costs, which totaled
$27.6 million
, including cash deposits of
$16.9 million
, prepaid acquisition costs of
$4.5 million
and letters of credit of
$6.2 million
.
Letters of Credit and Completion Bonds.
The Company provides standby letters of credit and completion bonds for development work in progress, deposits on land and lot purchase agreements and miscellaneous deposits. As of
March 31, 2014
, the Company had outstanding
$96.0 million
of completion bonds and standby letters of credit, some of which were issued to various local governmental entities, that expire at various times through
October 2018
. Included in this total are: (1)
$66.0 million
of performance bonds and
$14.0 million
of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2)
$11.7 million
of financial letters of credit; and (3)
$4.3 million
of financial bonds. The development agreements under which we are required to provide completion bonds or letters of credit are generally not subject to a required completion date and only require that the improvements are in place in phases as houses are built and sold. In locations where development has progressed, the amount of development work remaining to be completed is typically less than the remaining amount of bonds or letters of credit due to timing delays in obtaining release of the bonds or letters of credit.
Guarantees and Indemnities
.
In the ordinary course of business, M/I Financial enters into agreements that guarantee purchasers of its mortgage loans that M/I Financial will repurchase a loan if certain conditions occur. The risks associated with these guarantees are offset by the value of the underlying assets, and the Company accrues its best estimate of the probable loss on these loans. Additionally, the Company has provided certain other guarantees and indemnities in connection with the acquisition and development of land by our homebuilding operations. Refer to Note 5 of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details relating to our guarantees and indemnities.
INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION
Our business is significantly affected by general economic conditions within the United States and, particularly, by the impact of interest rates and inflation. Inflation can have a long-term impact on us because increasing costs of land, materials and labor can result in a need to increase the sales prices of homes. In addition, inflation is often accompanied by higher interest rates, which can have a negative impact on housing demand and the costs of financing land development activities and housing construction. Higher interest rates also may decrease our potential market by making it more difficult for homebuyers to qualify for mortgages or to obtain mortgages at interest rates that are acceptable to them. The impact of increased rates can be offset, in part, by offering variable rate loans with lower interest rates. In conjunction with our mortgage financing services, hedging methods are used to reduce our exposure to interest rate fluctuations between the commitment date of the loan and the time the loan closes. Rising interest rates, as well as increased materials and labor costs, may reduce gross margins. An increase in material and labor costs is particularly a problem during a period of declining home prices. Conversely, deflation can impact the value of real estate and make it difficult for us to recover our land costs. Therefore, either inflation or deflation could adversely impact our future results of operations.
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ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our primary market risk results from fluctuations in interest rates. We are exposed to interest rate risk through borrowings under our revolving credit and mortgage repurchase facilities, consisting of the Credit Facility, the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility which permit borrowings of up to
$325 million
, subject to availability constraints. Additionally, M/I Financial is exposed to interest rate risk associated with its mortgage loan origination services.
Interest Rate Lock Commitments:
Interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) are extended to certain home-buying customers who have applied for a mortgage loan and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs will have a duration of less than six months; however, in certain markets, the duration could extend to twelve months.
Some IRLCs are committed to a specific third party investor through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments matching the exact terms of the IRLC loan. Uncommitted IRLCs are considered derivative instruments and are fair value adjusted, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in current earnings.
Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities:
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“FMBSs”) are used to protect uncommitted IRLC loans against the risk of changes in interest rates between the lock date and the funding date. FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments and are recorded at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
:
Mortgage loans held for sale consist primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property. During the intervening period between when a loan is closed and when it is sold to an investor, the interest rate risk is covered through the use of a best-efforts contract or by FMBSs. The FMBSs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.
The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
March 31,
December 31,
Description of financial instrument (in thousands)
2014
2013
Best-effort contracts and related committed IRLCs
$
3,104
$
2,494
Uncommitted IRLCs
58,687
49,710
FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs
64,000
48,000
Best-effort contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale
36,072
63,386
FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale
19,000
20,000
Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs
18,737
19,884
The table below shows the measurement of assets and liabilities at
March 31, 2014
and
December 31, 2013
:
March 31,
December 31,
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
2014
2013
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
55,750
$
81,810
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
180
745
Interest rate lock commitments
402
(319
)
Best-efforts contracts
66
479
Total
$
56,398
$
82,715
The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized on assets and liabilities for the
three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Description (in thousands)
2014
2013
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
2,788
$
924
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
(565
)
(330
)
Interest rate lock commitments
721
193
Best-efforts contracts
(413
)
(123
)
Total gain recognized
$
2,531
$
664
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The following table provides the expected future cash flows and current fair values of borrowings under our credit facilities and mortgage loan origination services that are subject to market risk as interest rates fluctuate, as of
March 31, 2014
:
Expected Cash Flows by Period
Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total
3/31/2014
ASSETS:
Mortgage loans held for sale:
Fixed rate
$
54,225
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
54,225
$
53,475
Weighted average interest rate
4.19
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
4.19
%
Variable rate
$
2,319
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
2,319
$
2,275
Weighted average interest rate
3.35
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
3.35
%
LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt — fixed rate
$
152
$
182
$
242
$
57,803
$
316,614
$
887
$
375,880
$
411,130
Weighted average interest rate
3.37
%
3.37
%
3.37
%
3.25
%
7.07
%
3.37
%
6.48
%
Short-term debt — variable rate
$
51,532
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
51,532
$
51,532
Weighted average interest rate
2.98
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
2.98
%
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ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) was performed by the Company's management, with the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based on that evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the
quarter ended March 31, 2014
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
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain claims, complaints and legal actions which are incidental to our business. Certain of the liabilities resulting from these matters are covered by insurance. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these matters. However, there exists the possibility that the costs to resolve these could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company's net income for the periods in which the matters are resolved.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2013
.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities — None.
(b) Use of Proceeds — Not Applicable.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities
There were no purchases made by, or on behalf of, the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of the Company's common shares or Series A Preferred Shares during the
three months ended March 31, 2014
.
See Note 7 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section above for more information regarding the limit imposed by the indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes on our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
- None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
- None.
Item 5. Other Information
- None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits required to be filed herewith are set forth below.
Exhibit Number
Description
10.1
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Mortgage Warehousing Agreement dated as of March 28, 2014 by and among M/I Financial, LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Comerica Bank, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 28, 2014).
31.1
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
31.2
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
32.1
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
32.2
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
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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.
M/I Homes, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date:
April 25, 2014
By:
/s/ Robert H. Schottenstein
Robert H. Schottenstein
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
April 25, 2014
By:
/s/ Ann Marie W. Hunker
Ann Marie W. Hunker
Vice President, Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
10.1
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Mortgage Warehousing Agreement dated as of March 28, 2014 by and among M/I Financial, LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Comerica Bank, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 28, 2014).
31.1
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
31.2
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
32.1
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
32.2
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
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