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HORTON D R INC /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2012 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 FORM 10-Q 
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2012
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From              To             
Commission file number 1-14122
 
D.R. Horton, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
75-2386963
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
301 Commerce Street, Suite 500,
Fort Worth, Texas
 
76102
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(817) 390-8200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
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  ý    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  ý    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  x
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer  ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
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  ý

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common stock, $.01 par value – 319,295,759 shares as of July 23, 2012

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
884.3

 
$
715.5

Marketable securities, available-for-sale
283.7

 
297.6

Restricted cash
41.5

 
49.1

Inventories:
 
 
 
Construction in progress and finished homes
1,573.2

 
1,369.2

Residential land and lots — developed and under development
1,600.0

 
1,370.7

Land held for development
688.4

 
709.8

 
3,861.6

 
3,449.7

Income taxes receivable
12.9

 
12.4

Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowance of $78.4 million and $848.5 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively
716.7

 

Property and equipment, net
66.7

 
57.6

Other assets
412.1

 
398.4

Goodwill
15.9

 
15.9

 
6,295.4

 
4,996.2

Financial Services:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
20.6

 
17.1

Mortgage loans held for sale
295.1

 
294.1

Other assets
45.9

 
51.0

 
361.6

 
362.2

Total assets
$
6,657.0

 
$
5,358.4

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
186.3

 
$
154.0

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
842.3

 
829.8

Notes payable
1,948.6

 
1,588.1

 
2,977.2

 
2,571.9

Financial Services:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
41.5

 
46.5

Mortgage repurchase facility
146.7

 
116.5

 
188.2

 
163.0

Total liabilities
3,165.4

 
2,734.9

Commitments and contingencies (Note L)


 


EQUITY
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 326,363,223 shares issued and 319,163,152 shares outstanding at
June 30, 2012 and 323,243,170 shares issued and 316,043,099 shares outstanding at September 30, 2011
3.3

 
3.2

Additional paid-in capital
1,964.7

 
1,917.0

Retained earnings
1,655.0

 
834.6

Treasury stock, 7,200,071 shares at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, at cost
(134.3
)
 
(134.3
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income

 
0.1

Total stockholders’ equity
3,488.7

 
2,620.6

Noncontrolling interests
2.9

 
2.9

Total equity
3,491.6

 
2,623.5

Total liabilities and equity
$
6,657.0

 
$
5,358.4

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales
$
1,115.2

 
$
974.5

 
$
2,930.1

 
$
2,468.6

Land/lot sales
1.0

 
0.9

 
7.3

 
6.9

 
1,116.2

 
975.4

 
2,937.4

 
2,475.5

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales
914.6

 
813.5

 
2,417.3

 
2,069.9

Land/lot sales
0.8

 
0.7

 
4.0

 
6.7

Inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs
2.5

 
9.9

 
4.7

 
32.6

 
917.9

 
824.1

 
2,426.0

 
2,109.2

Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales
200.6

 
161.0

 
512.8

 
398.7

Land/lot sales
0.2

 
0.2

 
3.3

 
0.2

Inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs
(2.5
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(4.7
)
 
(32.6
)
 
198.3

 
151.3

 
511.4

 
366.3

Selling, general and administrative expense
136.4

 
113.7

 
382.9

 
355.8

Interest expense
6.2

 
10.1

 
18.7

 
41.0

Loss (gain) on early retirement of debt, net

 
6.5

 
(0.1
)
 
10.7

Other (income)
(2.6
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(8.1
)
 
(6.8
)
 
58.3

 
22.2

 
118.0

 
(34.4
)
Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expense
33.8

 
23.8

 
80.4

 
63.0

General and administrative expense
21.5

 
19.3

 
59.9

 
56.4

Interest expense
0.6

 
0.3

 
2.4

 
0.7

Interest and other (income)
(2.2
)
 
(2.5
)
 
(7.6
)
 
(6.7
)
 
13.9

 
6.7

 
25.7

 
12.6

Income (loss) before income taxes
72.2

 
28.9

 
143.7

 
(21.8
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(715.6
)
 
0.2

 
(712.5
)
 
(57.8
)
Net income
$
787.8

 
$
28.7

 
$
856.2

 
$
36.0

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized loss related to available-for-sale securities
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.1
)
 

Comprehensive income
$
787.7

 
$
28.7

 
$
856.1

 
$
36.0

Basic net income per common share
$
2.47

 
$
0.09

 
$
2.70

 
$
0.11

Net income per common share assuming dilution
$
2.22

 
$
0.09

 
$
2.47

 
$
0.11

Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.0375

 
$
0.0375

 
$
0.1125

 
$
0.1125


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net income
$
856.2

 
$
36.0

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
14.4

 
14.9

Amortization of discounts and fees
29.9

 
27.6

Stock based compensation expense
14.3

 
9.9

Deferred income taxes
(716.7
)
 

(Gain) loss on early retirement of debt, net
(0.1
)
 
10.7

Gain on sale of marketable securities
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
Inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs
4.7

 
32.6

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Increase in construction in progress and finished homes
(204.8
)
 
(148.2
)
(Increase) decrease in residential land and lots – developed, under development, and held for development
(207.7
)
 
34.7

(Increase) decrease in other assets
(8.6
)
 
39.3

(Increase) decrease in income taxes receivable
(0.5
)
 
2.0

Increase in mortgage loans held for sale
(1.0
)
 
(32.4
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
42.9

 
(102.3
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(177.2
)
 
(75.3
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(23.8
)
 
(12.8
)
Purchases of marketable securities
(188.7
)
 
(259.7
)
Proceeds from the sale or maturity of marketable securities
196.8

 
254.7

Decrease in restricted cash
7.6

 
3.3

Net cash used in investing activities
(8.1
)
 
(14.5
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Proceeds from notes payable
377.6

 
29.8

Repayment of notes payable
(14.5
)
 
(336.5
)
Proceeds from stock associated with certain employee benefit plans
30.3

 
2.7

Cash dividends paid
(35.8
)
 
(35.9
)
Purchase of treasury stock

 
(38.6
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
357.6

 
(378.5
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
172.3

 
(468.3
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
732.6

 
1,309.3

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
904.9

 
$
841.0


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
June 30, 2012

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements include the accounts of D.R. Horton, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned, majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries (which are referred to as the Company, unless the context otherwise requires). All significant intercompany accounts, transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring accruals and the asset impairment charges, loss reserves and deferred tax asset valuation allowance discussed below) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.

Use of Estimates

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

Business

The Company is a national homebuilder that is engaged in the construction and sale of single-family housing in 25 states and 73 markets in the United States as of June 30, 2012. The Company designs, builds and sells single-family detached homes on lots it develops and on finished lots purchased ready for home construction. To a lesser extent, the Company also builds and sells attached homes, such as town homes, duplexes, triplexes and condominiums (including some mid-rise buildings), which share common walls and roofs. Periodically, the Company sells land and lots to other developers and homebuilders where it has excess land and lot positions. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title agency services, primarily to its homebuilding customers. The Company generally does not retain or service originated mortgages; rather, it seeks to sell the mortgages and related servicing rights to third-party purchasers.

Seasonality

Historically, the homebuilding industry has experienced seasonal fluctuations; therefore, the operating results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 or subsequent periods.

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) – (Continued)
June 30, 2012


NOTE B – MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The Company invests a portion of its cash on hand by purchasing marketable securities with maturities in excess of three months. These securities are held in the custody of a single financial institution. The Company considers its investment portfolio to be available-for-sale. Accordingly, these investments are recorded at fair value. The investment portfolio consisted of the following marketable securities at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011:
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
 
(In millions)
Type of security:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 
$
60.8

 
$

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
60.7

Obligations of U.S. government agencies
 
82.7

 

 

 
82.7

Corporate debt securities issued under the
FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
 
39.3

 

 

 
39.3

Corporate debt securities
 
95.9

 
0.1

 

 
96.0

Total debt securities
 
278.7

 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
 
278.7

Certificates of deposit
 
5.0

 

 

 
5.0

Total marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
$
283.7

 
$
0.1

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
283.7

 
 
 
September 30, 2011
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
 
(In millions)
Type of security:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 
$
16.3

 
$

 
$

 
$
16.3

Obligations of U.S. government agencies
 
73.7

 
0.1

 

 
73.8

Corporate debt securities issued under the
FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
 
103.7

 
0.1

 

 
103.8

Corporate debt securities
 
98.8

 

 
(0.1
)
 
98.7

Total debt securities
 
292.5

 
0.2

 
(0.1
)
 
292.6

Certificates of deposit
 
5.0

 

 

 
5.0

Total marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
$
297.5

 
$
0.2

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
297.6


Of the $283.7 million in marketable securities at June 30, 2012, $207.7 million mature in the next twelve months and $76.0 million mature in one to two years. Gains and losses realized upon the sale of marketable securities are determined by specific identification and are included in homebuilding other income. The Company’s realized gains related to these sales were $0 and $0.2 million during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $0 and $0.1 million, respectively, in the same periods of 2011.


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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) – (Continued)
June 30, 2012


NOTE C – INVENTORY IMPAIRMENTS AND LAND OPTION COST WRITE-OFFS

At June 30, 2012, the Company performed its quarterly inventory impairment analysis by reviewing the performance and outlook for all of its communities, utilizing assumptions that reflected the Company’s expectation of continued low overall new home demand and uncertainties in the homebuilding industry and in its markets. The Company evaluated communities with a combined carrying value of $367.4 million for impairment.

The analysis of the majority of these communities assumed that sales prices in future periods will be equal to or lower than current sales order prices in each community, or in comparable communities, in order to generate an acceptable absorption rate. For a minority of communities that the Company does not intend to develop or operate in current market conditions, some increases over current sales prices were assumed. While it is difficult to determine a timeframe for a given community, the remaining lives of these communities were estimated to be in a range from six months to in excess of ten years. When a discounted cash flow analysis was prepared for a community, the Company utilized a range of discount rates of 12% to 15%. Through this evaluation process, it was determined that communities with a carrying value of $8.5 million as of June 30, 2012 were impaired. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2012, impairment charges of $1.9 million were recorded to reduce the carrying value of the impaired communities to their estimated fair value, as compared to $7.8 million of impairment charges in the same period of 2011. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, impairment charges totaled $2.6 million and $27.2 million, respectively.

The Company’s estimate of undiscounted cash flows from communities analyzed may change and could result in a future need to record impairment charges to adjust the carrying value of these assets to their estimated fair value. There are several factors which could lead to changes in the estimates of undiscounted future cash flows for a given community. The most significant of these include pricing and incentive levels actually realized by the community, the rate at which the homes are sold and the costs incurred to develop the lots and construct the homes. If conditions in the broader economy, homebuilding industry or specific markets in which the Company operates worsen, and as the Company re-evaluates specific community pricing and incentives, construction and development plans, and its overall land sale strategies, it may be required to evaluate additional communities or re-evaluate previously impaired communities for potential impairment. These evaluations may result in additional impairment charges.

At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the Company had $26.0 million and $26.3 million, respectively, of land held for sale, consisting of land held for development and land under development that met the criteria of land held for sale.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company wrote off $0.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of earnest money deposits and pre-acquisition costs related to land option contracts which are not expected to be acquired. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company wrote off $2.1 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of these deposits and costs.

NOTE D – LAND AND LOT OPTION PURCHASE CONTRACTS

The Company enters into land and lot option purchase contracts to procure land or lots for the construction of homes. Under these contracts, the Company will fund a stated deposit in consideration for the right, but not the obligation, to purchase land or lots at a future point in time with predetermined terms. Under the terms of the option purchase contracts, many of the option deposits are not refundable at the Company’s discretion.

Certain option purchase contracts result in the creation of a variable interest in the entity holding the land parcel under option. The current guidance for determining which entity is the primary beneficiary is based on the ability of an entity to control both (1) the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity. There were no variable interest entities reported as land inventory not owned in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 because the Company determined it did not control the activities that most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s economic performance.

The maximum exposure to loss related to the Company’s variable interest entities is generally limited to the amounts of the Company’s option deposits. At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the amounts of option deposits related to these contracts totaled $18.1 million and $13.2 million, respectively, and are included in homebuilding other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) – (Continued)
June 30, 2012


NOTE E – NOTES PAYABLE

The Company’s notes payable at their principal amounts, net of any unamortized discounts, consist of the following:
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
Unsecured:
 
 
 
 
6.875% senior notes due 2013
 
$
171.7

 
$
171.7

6.125% senior notes due 2014, net
 
145.4

 
145.2

2% convertible senior notes due 2014, net
 
439.5

 
418.1

5.625% senior notes due 2014, net
 
137.6

 
137.5

5.25% senior notes due 2015, net
 
157.3

 
157.3

5.625% senior notes due 2016, net
 
169.6

 
169.5

6.5% senior notes due 2016, net
 
372.4

 
383.1

4.75% senior notes due 2017
 
350.0

 

Other secured
 
5.1

 
5.7

 
 
$
1,948.6

 
$
1,588.1

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
Mortgage repurchase facility, maturing 2013
 
$
146.7

 
$
116.5


Homebuilding:

On August 1, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company’s debt securities effective through July 31, 2012. At June 30, 2012, $412.1 million of the authorization was remaining, and no additional debt has been repurchased subsequent to June 30, 2012. On July 25, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's debt securities effective through July 31, 2013.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, through unsolicited transactions, the Company repurchased $10.8 million principal amount of its 6.5% senior notes due 2016 for an aggregate purchase price of $10.6 million, plus accrued interest. These transactions resulted in a gain on early retirement of debt of $0.1 million, net of unamortized discounts and fees written off.

In May 2012, the Company issued $350 million principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due May 15, 2017, with interest payable semi-annually. The notes represent unsecured obligations of the Company. The annual effective interest rate of the notes, after giving effect to the amortization of deferred financing costs is 5.0%.
 
The indentures governing the Company’s senior notes impose restrictions on the creation of secured debt and liens. At June 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of the limitations and restrictions that form a part of the public debt obligations.

Financial Services:

The Company’s mortgage subsidiary, DHI Mortgage, has a mortgage repurchase facility that is accounted for as a secured financing. The mortgage repurchase facility provides financing and liquidity to DHI Mortgage by facilitating purchase transactions in which DHI Mortgage transfers eligible loans to the counterparties against the transfer of funds by the counterparties, thereby becoming purchased loans. DHI Mortgage then has the right and obligation to repurchase the purchased loans upon their sale to third-party purchasers in the secondary market or within specified time frames from 45 to 120 days in accordance with the terms of the mortgage repurchase facility. In March 2012, the mortgage repurchase facility was renewed and amended. The committed capacity of the facility remains at $180 million; however, the capacity can be increased to $225 million. Increases in borrowing capacity in excess of $180 million are provided on an uncommitted basis and at a higher borrowing cost than committed borrowings. Additionally, the term of the facility was extended to March 3, 2013.
 

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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) – (Continued)
June 30, 2012


As of June 30, 2012, $251.7 million of mortgage loans held for sale were pledged under the mortgage repurchase facility. These mortgage loans had a collateral value of $238.0 million. DHI Mortgage has the option to fund a portion of its repurchase obligations in advance. As a result of advance paydowns totaling $91.3 million, DHI Mortgage had an obligation of $146.7 million outstanding under the mortgage repurchase facility at June 30, 2012 at a 2.8% annual interest rate.

The mortgage repurchase facility is not guaranteed by either D.R. Horton, Inc. or any of the subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s homebuilding debt. The facility contains financial covenants as to the mortgage subsidiary’s minimum required tangible net worth, its maximum allowable ratio of debt to tangible net worth and its minimum required liquidity. At June 30, 2012, DHI Mortgage was in compliance with all of the conditions and covenants of the mortgage repurchase facility.

NOTE F – HOMEBUILDING INTEREST

The Company capitalizes homebuilding interest to inventory during active development and construction. Capitalized interest is charged to cost of sales as the related inventory is delivered to the buyer. Additionally, the Company writes off a portion of the capitalized interest related to communities for which inventory impairments are recorded. The Company’s inventory under active development and construction was lower than its debt level at June 30, 2012 and 2011; therefore, a portion of the interest incurred is reflected as interest expense.

The following table summarizes the Company’s homebuilding interest costs incurred, capitalized, expensed as interest expense, charged to cost of sales and written off during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Capitalized interest, beginning of period
 
$
81.1

 
$
88.6

 
$
79.2

 
$
91.5

Interest incurred
 
31.1

 
31.4

 
87.2

 
100.5

Interest expensed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directly to interest expense
 
(6.2
)
 
(10.1
)
 
(18.7
)
 
(41.0
)
Amortized to cost of sales
 
(24.7
)
 
(25.3
)
 
(66.4
)
 
(65.7
)
Written off with inventory impairments
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.9
)
Capitalized interest, end of period
 
$
81.2

 
$
84.4

 
$
81.2

 
$
84.4


NOTE G – MORTGAGE LOANS
To manage the interest rate risk inherent in its mortgage operations, the Company hedges its risk using various derivative instruments, which include forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), Eurodollar Futures Contracts (EDFC) and put options on both MBS and EDFC. Use of the term “hedging instruments” in the following discussion refers to these securities collectively, or in any combination. The Company does not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale consist primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property. At June 30, 2012, mortgage loans held for sale had an aggregate fair value of $295.1 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $286.5 million. At September 30, 2011, mortgage loans held for sale had an aggregate fair value of $294.1 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $284.6 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had net gains on sales of loans of $20.7 million and $11.1 million, respectively, which includes the effect of recording recourse expense of $2.0 million and $3.5 million, respectively, as discussed below in “Other Mortgage Loans and Loss Reserves.” During the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had net gains on sales of loans of $45.8 million and $30.9 million, respectively, which includes the effect of recording recourse expense of $4.7 million and $7.7 million, respectively. Net gains on sales of loans is included in financial services revenues on the consolidated statement of operations.

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Approximately 73% of the mortgage loans sold by DHI Mortgage during the nine months ended June 30, 2012 were sold to one major financial institution that provided the best price and execution. On an ongoing basis, the Company is negotiating with other institutions to establish additional loan purchase options. If the Company is unable to sell mortgage loans to additional purchasers on attractive terms, the Company’s ability to originate and sell mortgage loans at competitive prices could be limited which would negatively affect profitability.

Newly originated loans that have been closed but not committed to third-party purchasers are hedged to mitigate the risk of changes in their fair value. Hedged loans are committed to third-party purchasers typically within three days after origination. The notional amounts of the hedging instruments used to hedge mortgage loans held for sale vary in relationship to the underlying loan amounts, depending on the movements in the value of each hedging instrument relative to the value of the underlying mortgage loans. The fair value change related to the hedging instruments generally offsets the fair value change in the mortgage loans held for sale, which for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was not significant, and is recognized in current earnings. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had a notional amount of $80.6 million in mortgage loans held for sale not committed to third-party purchasers and the notional amounts of the hedging instruments related to those loans totaled $81.0 million.

Other Mortgage Loans and Loss Reserves

Mortgage loans are sold with limited recourse provisions which include industry-standard representations and warranties, primarily involving the absence of misrepresentations by the borrower or other parties, insurability if applicable and, depending on the agreement, may include requiring a minimum number of payments to be made by the borrower. The Company generally does not retain any other continuing interest related to mortgage loans sold in the secondary market. Other mortgage loans generally consist of loans repurchased due to these limited recourse obligations. Typically, these loans are impaired and often become real estate owned through the foreclosure process. At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the Company’s total other mortgage loans and real estate owned, before loss reserves were as follows: 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Other mortgage loans
 
$
37.6

 
$
42.8

Real estate owned
 
1.1

 
0.9

 
 
$
38.7

 
$
43.7


Based on historical performance and current housing and credit market conditions, the Company has recorded reserves for estimated losses on other mortgage loans, real estate owned and future loan repurchase obligations due to the limited recourse provisions, all of which are recorded as reductions of financial services revenue. The reserve balances at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 were as follows:
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Loss reserves related to:
 
 
 
 
Other mortgage loans
 
$
6.9

 
$
6.2

Real estate owned
 
0.3

 
0.4

Loan repurchase and settlement obligations – known and expected
 
24.4

 
26.4

 
 
$
31.6

 
$
33.0


Other mortgage loans and real estate owned and the related loss reserves are included in financial services other assets, while loan repurchase obligations are included in financial services accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

A subsidiary of the Company reinsured a portion of the private mortgage insurance written on loans originated by DHI Mortgage in prior years. At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, reserves for expected future losses under the reinsurance program totaled $1.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and are included in financial services accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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Loan Commitments and Related Derivatives

The Company is party to interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) which are extended to borrowers who have applied for loan funding and meet defined credit and underwriting criteria. At June 30, 2012, the notional amount of IRLCs, which are accounted for as derivative instruments recorded at fair value, totaled $282.6 million.

The Company manages interest rate risk related to its IRLCs through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments and hedging instruments. These instruments are considered derivatives in an economic hedge and are accounted for at fair value with gains and losses recognized in current earnings. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had a notional amount of approximately $21.2 million of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments and a notional amount of $236.0 million of hedging instruments related to IRLCs not yet committed to purchasers.

NOTE H – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value measurements are used for the Company’s marketable securities, mortgage loans held for sale, IRLCs and other derivative instruments on a recurring basis, and are used for inventories, other mortgage loans and real estate owned on a nonrecurring basis, when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The fair value hierarchy and its application to the Company’s assets and liabilities, is as follows:

Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. The Company’s U.S. Treasury securities are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.
Level 2 – Valuation is determined from quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, or by model-based techniques in which all significant inputs are observable in the market. The Company’s assets/liabilities measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs are as follows:
government agency securities, corporate debt securities, foreign government securities and certificates of deposit;
mortgage loans held for sale;
over-the-counter derivatives such as forward sales of MBS, put options on MBS and best-efforts and mandatory commitments; and
IRLCs.
Level 3 – Valuation is derived from model-based techniques in which at least one significant input is unobservable and based on the Company’s own estimates about the assumptions that market participants would use to value the asset or liability. The Company’s assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs, which are typically reported at the lower of carrying value or fair value on a nonrecurring basis, are as follows:
inventory held and used;
certain mortgage loans; and
real estate owned.


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The following tables summarize the Company’s assets and liabilities at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value at June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Total
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
Marketable securities
 
$
60.7

 
$
223.0

 
$
283.7

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans held for sale (a)
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
 

 
295.1

 
295.1

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate lock commitments
 
Other assets
 

 
3.8

 
3.8

Forward sales of MBS
 
Other liabilities
 

 
(2.6
)
 
(2.6
)
Best-efforts and mandatory commitments
 
Other liabilities
 

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.3
)
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Total
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
Marketable securities
 
$
16.3

 
$
281.3

 
$
297.6

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans held for sale (a)
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
 

 
294.1

 
294.1

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate lock commitments
 
Other assets
 

 
3.9

 
3.9

Forward sales of MBS
 
Other liabilities
 

 
(4.0
)
 
(4.0
)
Best-efforts and mandatory commitments
 
Other liabilities
 

 
(0.9
)
 
(0.9
)
(a)
Mortgage loans held for sale are reflected at fair value. Interest income earned on mortgage loans held for sale is based on contractual interest rates and included in financial services interest and other income.
(b)
Fair value measurements of these derivatives represent changes in fair value since inception. These changes are reflected in the balance sheet and included in financial services revenues on the consolidated statement of operations.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value at
 
Fair Value at
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
September 30, 2011
 
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Level 3
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventory held and used (a)
 
Inventories
 
$
6.6

 
$
26.9

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other mortgage loans (a) (b)
 
Other assets
 
27.4

 
28.9

Real estate owned (a) (b)
 
Other assets
 
0.8

 
0.5

(a)
The fair values included in the table above represent only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value in the current quarter.
(b)
The fair values for other mortgage loans and real estate owned are determined based on the value of the underlying collateral.

 

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The fair values of cash and cash equivalents approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. The Company determines the fair values of its senior and convertible senior notes based on quoted market prices of recent transactions, which is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The aggregate fair value of these notes at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 was $2,333.2 million and $1,668.1 million, respectively, compared to an aggregate carrying value of $1,943.5 million and $1,582.4 million, respectively. The aggregate fair value of the Company’s senior notes includes fair values for the 2% convertible senior notes of $744.1 million and $511.9 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to their carrying values of $439.5 million and $418.1 million, respectively. For other secured notes and balances due under the mortgage repurchase facility, the fair values approximate their carrying amounts due to their short maturity or floating interest rate terms, as applicable.

NOTE I – INCOME TAXES

The Company’s income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 was $715.6 million and $712.5 million, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and income tax benefit of $57.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2011. The income tax benefit in the current year periods is due primarily to a $716.7 million reduction of the Company's deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the current quarter. The benefit from income taxes in the prior year nine-month period was due to the Company receiving a favorable result from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a ruling request concerning capitalization of inventory costs.

At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the Company had net deferred tax assets of $795.1 million and $848.5 million, respectively, offset by valuation allowances of $78.4 million and $848.5 million, respectively. The realization of the Company's deferred tax assets depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company evaluated both positive and negative evidence and determined it was more likely than not that the substantial majority of the Company's deferred tax assets will be realized, which resulted in the reduction of $716.7 million of the valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.

In the Company's evaluation of the need for and level of a valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets, the most significant piece of evidence considered was the objective, direct positive evidence related to its recent financial results. The Company has generated pre-tax income in each of the five immediately preceding consecutive quarters totaling $206.4 million, and it generated more pre-tax income in the current quarter than in any of the four previous quarters. The Company closed 4,957 homes and earned $72.2 million of pre-tax income during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and closed 13,315 homes and earned $143.7 million of pre-tax income during the nine months ended June 30, 2012. A significant contributor to the Company's increased profitability is its reduced debt and interest costs. The value of the Company’s net sales orders for the current quarter and the value of the sales order backlog at June 30, 2012 increased 32% and 40%, respectively, compared to the prior year. Based on a sales order backlog of 7,311 homes at June 30, 2012, the Company expects to close more homes and generate more pre-tax income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 than it did in the current quarter. Additionally, the Company believes it will increase its pre-tax income in future years, as the Company is utilizing its balance sheet and liquidity position to invest in opportunities to sustain and grow its operations. If industry conditions weaken from current levels, the Company expects to be able to adjust its operations to maintain long-term profitability. While the Company's expectations are that annual pre-tax income will grow, if annual pre-tax income in future years remains flat with the current level, the Company estimates that it will realize all of its current federal net operating losses in less than five years and will be able to absorb all federal deductible temporary differences as they reverse in future years.

In prior periods, a significant part of the negative evidence the Company considered was its three-year cumulative pre-tax loss position. At June 30, 2012 the Company had cumulative pre-tax income for the last three years of $26.1 million, so this piece of negative evidence was no longer considered to be as significant. Other negative evidence the Company considered was its previous losses incurred during the housing market decline, the current overall weakness in the economy and the housing market, the restrictive mortgage lending environment and the Company's gross margins, which are currently lower than historical levels before the housing downturn. Based on its evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, the Company concluded that the objective, direct positive evidence related to its operating results achieved during the recent challenging economic and housing market conditions and the sustainability of current pre-tax income levels outweighed the negative evidence and that it is more likely than not that the substantial majority of the Company's deferred tax assets will be realized.


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The Company has a valuation allowance of $78.4 million because it is more likely than not that a portion of its state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized due to the more limited carryforward periods that exist in certain states, and also because when a change in a valuation allowance is recognized in an interim period, a portion of the valuation allowance to be reversed is allocated to the remaining interim periods. Therefore, the Company expects a portion of the remaining $78.4 million valuation allowance to reverse in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

The Company had income taxes receivable of $12.9 million and $12.4 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, that relates to a federal tax refund the Company expects to receive. During the second quarter of 2012, after concluding its audit of the Company’s fiscal year ended 2006 and 2007 tax returns, the IRS submitted its report to the U.S. Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation (Committee). The Company expects the review and approval from the Committee will be completed during the current fiscal year at which time it will receive the $12.9 million income taxes receivable.

A reduction of $3.3 million in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest is reasonably possible within the current fiscal year, which would be reflected as a benefit from income taxes.

NOTE J – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the numerators and denominators used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase 4.0 million and 9.6 million shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 periods, respectively, because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, their effect would have been antidilutive. Additionally, the convertible senior notes were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for 2011 periods because their effect would have been antidilutive.
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
787.8

 
$
28.7

 
$
856.2

 
$
36.0

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense and amortization of issuance costs associated with convertible senior notes
 
9.5

 

 
27.1

 

Numerator for diluted earnings per share after assumed conversions
 
$
797.3

 
$
28.7

 
$
883.3

 
$
36.0

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share— weighted average common shares
 
318.8

 
318.7

 
317.6

 
319.0

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee stock awards
 
2.9

 
0.3

 
1.8

 
0.3

Convertible senior notes
 
38.3

 

 
38.3

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share— adjusted weighted average common shares
 
360.0

 
319.0

 
357.7

 
319.3


NOTE K – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company has an automatically effective universal shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in September 2009, registering debt and equity securities that it may issue from time to time in amounts to be determined. The Company anticipates filing a new universal shelf registration statement that will register debt and equity securities prior to the expiration of its current universal shelf registration statement in September 2012.

On August 1, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock effective through July 31, 2012. All of the $100 million authorization was remaining at June 30, 2012, and no common stock has been repurchased subsequent to June 30, 2012. On July 25, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company's common stock effective through July 31, 2013.

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During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per common share, which was paid on May 22, 2012 to stockholders of record on May 8, 2012. In July 2012, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per common share, payable on August 24, 2012 to stockholders of record on August 13, 2012. Quarterly cash dividends of $0.0375 per common share were declared in the comparable quarters of fiscal 2011.

NOTE L – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Warranty Claims

The Company typically provides its homebuyers with a ten-year limited warranty for major defects in structural elements such as framing components and foundation systems, a two-year limited warranty on major mechanical systems, and a one-year limited warranty on other construction components. The Company’s warranty liability is based upon historical warranty cost experience in each market in which it operates, and is adjusted as appropriate to reflect qualitative risks associated with the types of homes built and the geographic areas in which they are built.

At June 30, 2012, the Company had liabilities of $0.6 million for the remaining repair costs of homes which contain or are suspected to contain allegedly defective drywall manufactured in China (Chinese Drywall) that may be responsible for accelerated corrosion of certain metals in the home. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, the Company received a payment of $2.4 million from a third-party for the reimbursement of costs paid to repair homes with Chinese Drywall and recorded the reimbursement as a reduction of warranty expense, which is a component of home sales cost of sales. While the Company continues to seek additional reimbursements for these remediation costs from various sources, it has not recorded a receivable for potential additional recoveries as of June 30, 2012.

The Company is named as a defendant in four Chinese Drywall lawsuits filed in federal court, involving claims from fewer than ten of the Company’s homeowners. These lawsuits are purported class action complaints involving hundreds of plaintiffs who are suing the homebuilders, suppliers, installers, importers and manufacturers of the defective Chinese Drywall. The Company is also named as a defendant in a single plaintiff Chinese Drywall lawsuit pending in state court in Florida. A mediator appointed by the federal court judge overseeing the multi-district Chinese Drywall litigation is working to facilitate a global nationwide settlement that will resolve all current claims against the Company and bar any future claims against all defendants, including the Company, related to defective Chinese Drywall. If the global nationwide settlement is accepted by all parties in its current form, any amounts owed by the Company are expected to be immaterial to its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Changes in the Company’s warranty liability during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Warranty liability, beginning of period
 
$
48.9

 
$
43.8

 
$
46.2

 
$
46.2

Warranties issued
 
4.8

 
4.3

 
13.1

 
10.9

Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties
 
3.2

 
0.7

 
6.6

 
3.7

Settlements made
 
(8.1
)
 
(7.8
)
 
(17.1
)
 
(19.8
)
Warranty liability, end of period
 
$
48.8

 
$
41.0

 
$
48.8

 
$
41.0


Legal Claims and Insurance

The Company is named as a defendant in various claims, complaints and other legal actions in the ordinary course of business. At any point in time, the Company is managing several hundred individual claims related to construction defect matters, personal injury claims, employment matters, land development issues and contract disputes. The Company has established reserves for these contingencies based on the estimated costs of pending claims and the estimated costs of anticipated future claims related to previously closed homes. The estimated liabilities for these contingencies were $539.9 million and $529.6 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, and are included in homebuilding accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. At both June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, 99% of these

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reserves related to construction defect matters. Expenses related to the Company’s legal contingencies were approximately $29.5 million and $18.7 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company’s reserves for construction defect claims include the estimated costs of both known claims and anticipated future claims. As of June 30, 2012, no individual existing claim was material to the Company’s financial statements, and the majority of the Company’s total construction defect reserves consisted of the estimated exposure to future claims on previously closed homes. The Company has closed a significant number of homes during recent years, and as a result the Company may be subject to future construction defect claims on these homes. Although regulations vary from state to state, construction defect issues can generally be reported for up to ten years after the home has closed in many states in which the Company operates. Historical data and trends regarding the frequency of claims incurred and the costs to resolve claims relative to the types of products and markets where the Company operates are used to estimate the construction defect liabilities for both existing and anticipated future claims. These estimates are subject to ongoing revision as the circumstances of individual pending claims and historical data and trends change. Adjustments to estimated reserves are recorded in the accounting period in which the change in estimate occurs.

Historical trends in construction defect claims have been inconsistent, and the Company believes they may continue to fluctuate over the next several years. Housing market conditions have been volatile across most of the Company's markets over the past ten years, and the Company believes such conditions can affect the frequency and cost of construction defect claims. The Company closed a significant number of homes during its peak operating years from 2003 to 2007. If the ultimate resolution of construction defect claims resulting from closings in the Company's peak operating years varies from current expectations, it could significantly change the Company's estimates regarding the frequency and timing of claims incurred and the costs to resolve existing and anticipated future claims, which would impact the construction defect reserves in the future. If the frequency of claims incurred or costs of existing and future legal claims significantly exceed the Company's current estimates, they will have a significant negative impact on its future earnings and liquidity.

The Company's reserves for legal claims increased from $529.6 million at September 30, 2011 to $539.9 million at June 30, 2012 primarily due to an increase in the number of closed homes that are subject to possible future construction defect claims and a slight increase in the estimated frequency of claims incurred. These increases were partially offset by payments made for legal claims. Following is a rollforward of the balance of the reserves for the nine months ended June 30, 2012:
 
Nine Months Ended
 
June 30, 2012
 
(In millions)
Reserves for legal claims, beginning of period
$
529.6

Payments
(23.1
)
Increase in reserves
33.4

Reserves for legal claims, end of period
$
539.9


The Company estimates and records receivables under applicable insurance policies related to its estimated contingencies for known claims and anticipated future construction defect claims on previously closed homes and other legal claims and lawsuits incurred in the ordinary course of business when recovery is probable. Additionally, the Company may have the ability to recover a portion of its losses from its subcontractors and their insurance carriers when the Company has been named as an additional insured on their insurance policies. The Company's receivables related to its estimates of insurance recoveries from estimated losses from pending legal claims and anticipated future claims related to previously closed homes totaled $220.8 million and $218.3 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, and are included in homebuilding other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

The estimation of losses related to these reserves and the related estimates of recoveries from insurance policies are subject to a high degree of variability due to uncertainties such as trends in construction defect claims relative to the Company's markets and the types of products built, claim frequency, claim settlement costs and patterns, insurance industry practices and legal interpretations, among others. Due to the high degree of judgment required in establishing reserves for these contingencies, actual future costs and recoveries from insurance could differ significantly from current estimated amounts and it is not possible for the Company to make a reasonable estimate of the possible loss or range of loss in excess of its reserves.

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Land and Lot Option Purchase Contracts

The Company enters into land and lot option purchase contracts to acquire land or lots for the construction of homes. At June 30, 2012, the Company had total deposits of $20.4 million, consisting of cash deposits of $18.9 million and promissory notes and surety bonds of $1.5 million, to purchase land and lots with a total remaining purchase price of $1.3 billion. Within the land and lot option purchase contracts at June 30, 2012, there were a limited number of contracts, representing $9.5 million of remaining purchase price, subject to specific performance clauses which may require the Company to purchase the land or lots upon the land sellers meeting their obligations. The majority of land and lots under contract are currently expected to be purchased within three years.

Other Commitments

To secure performance under various contracts, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $39.5 million and surety bonds of $534.5 million at June 30, 2012. The Company has secured letter of credit agreements that require it to deposit cash, in an amount approximating the balance of letters of credit outstanding, as collateral with the issuing banks. At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the amount of cash restricted for this purpose totaled $39.6 million and $47.5 million, respectively, and is included in homebuilding restricted cash on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE M – OTHER ASSETS AND ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

The Company’s homebuilding other assets were as follows:
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Insurance receivables
 
$
220.8

 
$
218.3

Earnest money and refundable deposits
 
65.4

 
59.1

Accounts and notes receivable
 
19.4

 
19.1

Prepaid assets
 
22.9

 
24.7

Other assets
 
83.6

 
77.2

 
 
$
412.1

 
$
398.4


The Company’s homebuilding accrued expenses and other liabilities were as follows:
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Reserves for legal claims
 
$
539.9

 
$
529.6

Employee compensation and related liabilities
 
92.7

 
85.8

Warranty liability
 
48.8

 
46.2

Accrued interest
 
24.9

 
25.3

Federal and state income tax liabilities
 
23.3

 
22.5

Other liabilities
 
112.7

 
120.4

 
 
$
842.3

 
$
829.8


NOTE N – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities,” which requires entities to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements of financial instruments and derivative instruments. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2013 and is to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of this guidance, which is related to disclosure only, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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NOTE O – SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s 30 homebuilding operating divisions and its financial services operation are its operating segments. The homebuilding operating segments are aggregated into six reporting segments and the financial services operating segment is its own reporting segment. The Company’s reportable homebuilding segments are: East, Midwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest and West. These reporting segments have homebuilding operations located in the following states:
 
East:
 
Delaware, Georgia (Savannah only), Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia
 
Midwest:
 
Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota
 
Southeast:
 
Alabama, Florida and Georgia
 
South Central:
 
Louisiana, New Mexico (Las Cruces only), Oklahoma and Texas
 
Southwest:
 
Arizona and New Mexico
 
West:
 
California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington

Homebuilding is the Company’s core business, generating 97% and 98% of consolidated revenues during the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company’s homebuilding segments are primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of land and the construction and sale of residential homes on the land, in 25 states and 73 markets in the United States. The homebuilding segments generate most of their revenues from the sale of completed homes, and to a lesser extent from the sale of land and lots.

The Company’s financial services segment provides mortgage financing and title agency services primarily to the Company’s homebuilding customers. The Company generally does not retain or service originated mortgages; rather, it seeks to sell the mortgages and related servicing rights to third-party purchasers. The financial services segment generates its revenues from originating and selling mortgages and collecting fees for title insurance agency and closing services.


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The accounting policies of the reporting segments are described throughout Note A included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
 
$
140.6

 
$
114.7

 
$
393.0

 
$
308.9

Midwest
 
88.5

 
74.0

 
217.9

 
186.7

Southeast
 
241.4

 
194.2

 
651.5

 
484.8

South Central
 
306.7

 
294.6

 
833.2

 
752.6

Southwest
 
71.3

 
56.0

 
180.9

 
164.1

West
 
267.7

 
241.9

 
660.9

 
578.4

Total homebuilding revenues
 
1,116.2

 
975.4

 
2,937.4

 
2,475.5

Financial services revenues
 
33.8

 
23.8

 
80.4

 
63.0

Consolidated revenues
 
$
1,150.0

 
$
999.2

 
$
3,017.8

 
$
2,538.5

Inventory Impairments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
 
$
0.9

 
$
0.1

 
$
1.0

 
$
2.1

Midwest
 

 
0.1

 

 
0.1

Southeast
 
1.0

 
5.1

 
1.6

 
9.8

South Central
 

 

 

 
0.2

Southwest
 

 
0.1

 

 
2.2

West
 

 
2.4

 

 
12.8

Total inventory impairments
 
$
1.9

 
$
7.8

 
$
2.6

 
$
27.2

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding income (loss) before income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
 
$
3.0

 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
9.2

 
$
(13.6
)
Midwest
 
0.7

 
0.1

 
(7.4
)
 
(13.1
)
Southeast
 
11.4

 
(3.0
)
 
26.9

 
(16.8
)
South Central
 
23.7

 
19.0

 
52.1

 
30.1

Southwest
 
4.9

 
(0.5
)
 
9.6

 
(2.5
)
West
 
14.6

 
7.6

 
27.6

 
(18.5
)
Total homebuilding income (loss) before income taxes
 
58.3

 
22.2

 
118.0

 
(34.4
)
Financial services income before income taxes
 
13.9

 
6.7

 
25.7

 
12.6

Consolidated income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
72.2

 
$
28.9

 
$
143.7

 
$
(21.8
)
 
(1)
Expenses maintained at the corporate level consist primarily of interest and property taxes, which are capitalized and amortized to cost of sales or expensed directly, and the expenses related to operating the Company’s corporate office. The amortization of capitalized interest and property taxes is allocated to each segment based on the segment’s revenue, while interest expense and those expenses associated with the corporate office are allocated to each segment based on the segment’s inventory balances.


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June 30, 2012


 
 
 
June 30,
2012
 
September 30,
2011
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding Inventories (1)
 
 
 
 
East
 
$
544.2

 
$
497.3

Midwest
 
306.3

 
268.5

Southeast
 
797.5

 
692.9

South Central
 
856.8

 
768.5

Southwest
 
186.6

 
193.6

West
 
1,077.8

 
938.4

Corporate and unallocated (2)
 
92.4

 
90.5

Total homebuilding inventory
 
$
3,861.6

 
$
3,449.7

 
(1)
Homebuilding inventories are the only assets included in the measure of segment assets used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker, its CEO.
(2)
Corporate and unallocated consists primarily of capitalized interest and property taxes.


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June 30, 2012


NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

All of the Company’s senior and convertible senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by all of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, Guarantor Subsidiaries), other than financial services subsidiaries and certain insignificant subsidiaries (collectively, Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). Each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries is wholly-owned. In lieu of providing separate financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries, consolidating condensed financial statements are presented below. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because management has determined that they are not material to investors.
 
Consolidating Balance Sheet
June 30, 2012

 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
831.8


$
47.6


$
25.5


$

 
$
904.9

Marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
283.7

 

 

 

 
283.7

Restricted cash
 
40.9

 
0.5

 
0.1

 

 
41.5

Investments in subsidiaries
 
2,044.7

 

 

 
(2,044.7
)
 

Inventories
 
1,243.8

 
2,598.4

 
19.4

 

 
3,861.6

Income taxes receivable
 
12.9

 

 

 

 
12.9

Deferred income taxes
 
235.5

 
481.2

 

 

 
716.7

Property and equipment, net
 
15.7

 
19.8

 
31.2

 

 
66.7

Other assets
 
107.2

 
262.9

 
87.9

 

 
458.0

Mortgage loans held for sale
 

 

 
295.1

 

 
295.1

Goodwill
 

 
15.9

 

 

 
15.9

Intercompany receivables
 
900.2

 

 

 
(900.2
)
 

Total Assets
 
$
5,716.4

 
$
3,426.3

 
$
459.2

 
$
(2,944.9
)
 
$
6,657.0

LIABILITIES & EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
 
$
283.2

 
$
671.5

 
$
115.4

 
$

 
$
1,070.1

Intercompany payables
 

 
875.9

 
24.3

 
(900.2
)
 

Notes payable
 
1,944.5

 
4.0

 
146.8

 

 
2,095.3

Total Liabilities
 
2,227.7

 
1,551.4

 
286.5

 
(900.2
)
 
3,165.4

Total stockholders’ equity
 
3,488.7

 
1,874.9

 
169.8

 
(2,044.7
)
 
3,488.7

Noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
2.9

 

 
2.9

Total Equity
 
3,488.7

 
1,874.9

 
172.7

 
(2,044.7
)
 
3,491.6

Total Liabilities & Equity
 
$
5,716.4

 
$
3,426.3

 
$
459.2

 
$
(2,944.9
)
 
$
6,657.0


 

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June 30, 2012


NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2011
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
681.3

 
$
31.3

 
$
20.0

 
$

 
$
732.6

Marketable securities, available-for-sale
 
297.6

 

 

 

 
297.6

Restricted cash
 
48.7

 
0.4

 

 

 
49.1

Investments in subsidiaries
 
1,452.3

 

 

 
(1,452.3
)
 

Inventories
 
1,100.6

 
2,329.6

 
19.5

 

 
3,449.7

Income taxes receivable
 
12.4

 

 

 

 
12.4

Property and equipment, net
 
18.0

 
21.7

 
17.9

 

 
57.6

Other assets
 
98.7

 
259.2

 
91.5

 

 
449.4

Mortgage loans held for sale
 

 

 
294.1

 

 
294.1

Goodwill
 

 
15.9

 

 

 
15.9

Intercompany receivables
 
748.3

 

 

 
(748.3
)
 

Total Assets
 
$
4,457.9

 
$
2,658.1

 
$
443.0

 
$
(2,200.6
)
 
$
5,358.4

LIABILITIES & EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
 
$
252.3

 
$
662.7

 
$
115.3

 
$

 
$
1,030.3

Intercompany payables
 

 
717.6

 
30.7

 
(748.3
)
 

Notes payable
 
1,585.0

 
3.1

 
116.5

 

 
1,704.6

Total Liabilities
 
1,837.3

 
1,383.4

 
262.5

 
(748.3
)
 
2,734.9

Total stockholders’ equity
 
2,620.6

 
1,274.7

 
177.6

 
(1,452.3
)
 
2,620.6

Noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
2.9

 

 
2.9

Total Equity
 
2,620.6

 
1,274.7

 
180.5

 
(1,452.3
)
 
2,623.5

Total Liabilities & Equity
 
$
4,457.9

 
$
2,658.1

 
$
443.0

 
$
(2,200.6
)
 
$
5,358.4


 

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June 30, 2012


NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
363.8

 
$
750.6

 
$
1.8

 
$

 
$
1,116.2

Cost of sales
 
293.3

 
620.4

 
4.2

 

 
917.9

Gross profit (loss)
 
70.5

 
130.2

 
(2.4
)
 

 
198.3

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
63.5

 
71.2

 
1.7

 

 
136.4

Equity in (income) of subsidiaries
 
(70.7
)
 

 

 
70.7

 

Interest expense
 
6.2

 

 

 

 
6.2

Other (income)
 
(0.7
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(0.7
)
 

 
(2.6
)
 
 
72.2

 
60.2

 
(3.4
)
 
(70.7
)
 
58.3

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expense
 

 

 
33.8

 

 
33.8

General and administrative expense
 

 

 
21.5

 

 
21.5

Interest expense
 

 

 
0.6

 

 
0.6

Interest and other (income)
 

 

 
(2.2
)
 

 
(2.2
)
 
 

 

 
13.9

 

 
13.9

Income before income taxes
 
72.2

 
60.2

 
10.5

 
(70.7
)
 
72.2

Income tax benefit
 
(715.6
)
 
(464.0
)
 
(20.7
)
 
484.7

 
(715.6
)
Net income
 
$
787.8

 
$
524.2

 
$
31.2

 
$
(555.4
)
 
$
787.8

Comprehensive income
 
$
787.7

 
$
524.2

 
$
31.2

 
$
(555.4
)
 
$
787.7



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NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
973.9

 
$
1,957.3

 
$
6.2

 
$

 
$
2,937.4

Cost of sales
 
791.2

 
1,623.0

 
11.8

 

 
2,426.0

Gross profit (loss)
 
182.7

 
334.3

 
(5.6
)
 

 
511.4

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
178.0

 
199.7

 
5.2

 

 
382.9

Equity in (income) of subsidiaries
 
(155.0
)
 

 

 
155.0

 

Interest expense
 
18.7

 

 

 

 
18.7

Gain on early retirement of debt, net
 
(0.1
)
 

 

 

 
(0.1
)
Other (income)
 
(2.6
)
 
(3.4
)
 
(2.1
)
 

 
(8.1
)
 
 
143.7

 
138.0

 
(8.7
)
 
(155.0
)
 
118.0

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expense
 

 

 
80.4

 

 
80.4

General and administrative expense
 

 

 
59.9

 

 
59.9

Interest expense
 

 

 
2.4

 

 
2.4

Interest and other (income)
 

 

 
(7.6
)
 

 
(7.6
)
 
 

 

 
25.7

 

 
25.7

Income before income taxes
 
143.7

 
138.0

 
17.0

 
(155.0
)
 
143.7

Income tax benefit
 
(712.5
)
 
(462.0
)
 
(20.5
)
 
482.5

 
(712.5
)
Net income
 
$
856.2

 
$
600.0

 
$
37.5

 
$
(637.5
)
 
$
856.2

Comprehensive income
 
$
856.1

 
$
600.0

 
$
37.5

 
$
(637.5
)
 
$
856.1



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NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
283.5

 
$
687.4

 
$
4.5

 
$

 
$
975.4

Cost of sales
 
235.6

 
583.7

 
4.8

 

 
824.1

Gross profit (loss)
 
47.9

 
103.7

 
(0.3
)
 

 
151.3

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
50.5

 
61.5

 
1.7

 

 
113.7

Equity in (income) of subsidiaries
 
(47.7
)
 

 

 
47.7

 

Interest expense
 
10.1

 

 

 

 
10.1

Loss on early retirement of debt, net
 
6.5

 

 

 

 
6.5

Other (income)
 
(0.4
)
 
0.2

 
(1.0
)
 

 
(1.2
)
 
 
28.9

 
42.0

 
(1.0
)
 
(47.7
)
 
22.2

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expense
 

 

 
23.8

 

 
23.8

General and administrative expense
 

 

 
19.3

 

 
19.3

Interest expense
 

 

 
0.3

 

 
0.3

Interest and other (income)
 

 

 
(2.5
)
 

 
(2.5
)
 
 

 

 
6.7

 

 
6.7

Income before income taxes
 
28.9

 
42.0

 
5.7

 
(47.7
)
 
28.9

Income tax expense
 
0.2

 
0.5

 
0.1

 
(0.6
)
 
0.2

Net income
 
$
28.7

 
$
41.5

 
$
5.6

 
$
(47.1
)
 
$
28.7

Comprehensive income
 
$
28.7

 
$
41.5

 
$
5.6

 
$
(47.1
)
 
$
28.7



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NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
693.2

 
$
1,773.3

 
$
9.0

 
$

 
$
2,475.5

Cost of sales
 
561.0

 
1,534.2

 
14.0

 

 
2,109.2

Gross profit (loss)
 
132.2

 
239.1

 
(5.0
)
 

 
366.3

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
159.7

 
197.4

 
(1.3
)
 

 
355.8

Equity in (income) of subsidiaries
 
(54.9
)
 

 

 
54.9

 

Interest expense
 
41.0

 

 

 

 
41.0

Loss on early retirement of debt, net
 
10.7

 

 

 

 
10.7

Other (income)
 
(2.5
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(3.1
)
 

 
(6.8
)
 
 
(21.8
)
 
42.9

 
(0.6
)
 
(54.9
)
 
(34.4
)
Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expense
 

 

 
63.0

 

 
63.0

General and administrative expense
 

 

 
56.4

 

 
56.4

Interest expense
 

 

 
0.7

 

 
0.7

Interest and other (income)
 

 

 
(6.7
)
 

 
(6.7
)
 
 

 

 
12.6

 

 
12.6

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
(21.8
)
 
42.9

 
12.0

 
(54.9
)
 
(21.8
)
Income tax benefit
 
(57.8
)
 
(40.5
)
 
(1.5
)
 
42.0

 
(57.8
)
Net income
 
$
36.0

 
$
83.4

 
$
13.5

 
$
(96.9
)
 
$
36.0

Comprehensive income
 
$
36.0

 
$
83.4

 
$
13.5

 
$
(96.9
)
 
$
36.0



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June 30, 2012


NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
$
(85.3
)
 
$
(133.5
)
 
$
41.6

 
$

 
$
(177.2
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(3.4
)
 
(5.7
)
 
(14.7
)
 

 
(23.8
)
Purchases of marketable securities
 
(188.7
)
 

 

 

 
(188.7
)
Proceeds from the sale or maturity of marketable securities
 
196.8

 

 

 

 
196.8

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
 
7.8

 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 

 
7.6

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
12.5

 
(5.8
)
 
(14.8
)
 

 
(8.1
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in notes payable
 
335.7

 
(2.8
)
 
30.2

 

 
363.1

Net change in intercompany receivables/payables
 
(106.9
)
 
158.4

 
(51.5
)
 

 

Proceeds from stock associated with certain employee benefit plans
 
30.3

 

 

 

 
30.3

Cash dividends paid
 
(35.8
)
 

 

 

 
(35.8
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
223.3

 
155.6

 
(21.3
)
 

 
357.6

Increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
150.5

 
16.3

 
5.5

 

 
172.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
681.3

 
31.3

 
20.0

 

 
732.6

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
831.8

 
$
47.6

 
$
25.5

 
$

 
$
904.9


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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) – (Continued)
June 30, 2012


NOTE P – SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - (Continued)


Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
 
 
D.R.
Horton, Inc.
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
$
(104.1
)
 
$
67.6

 
$
(38.8
)
 
$

 
$
(75.3
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(6.0
)
 
(6.8
)
 

 

 
(12.8
)
Purchases of marketable securities
 
(259.7
)
 

 

 

 
(259.7
)
Proceeds from the sale or maturity of marketable securities
 
254.7

 

 

 

 
254.7

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
 
3.7

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 

 
3.3

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(7.3
)
 
(7.0
)
 
(0.2
)
 

 
(14.5
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in notes payable
 
(336.5
)
 

 
29.8

 

 
(306.7
)
Net change in intercompany receivables/payables
 
78.4

 
(78.3
)
 
(0.1
)
 

 

Proceeds from stock associated with certain employee benefit plans
 
2.7

 

 

 

 
2.7

Cash dividends paid
 
(35.9
)
 

 

 

 
(35.9
)
       Purchase of treasury stock
 
(38.6
)
 

 

 

 
(38.6
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(329.9
)
 
(78.3
)
 
29.7

 

 
(378.5
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(441.3
)
 
(17.7
)
 
(9.3
)
 

 
(468.3
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
1,234.9

 
45.3

 
29.1

 

 
1,309.3

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
793.6

 
$
27.6

 
$
19.8

 
$

 
$
841.0


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

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this quarterly report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis constitutes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those described in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section following this discussion.

BUSINESS

We are one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States, constructing and selling homes through our operating divisions in 25 states and 73 markets as of June 30, 2012, primarily under the name of D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. Our homebuilding operations primarily include the construction and sale of single-family homes with sales prices generally ranging from $90,000 to $600,000, with an average closing price of $220,100 during the nine months ended June 30, 2012. Approximately 90% and 88% of home sales revenues were generated from the sale of single-family detached homes in the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The remainder of home sales revenues were generated from the sale of attached homes, such as town homes, duplexes, triplexes and condominiums (including some mid-rise buildings), which share common walls and roofs.

Through our financial services operations, we provide mortgage financing and title agency services to homebuyers in many of our homebuilding markets. DHI Mortgage, our wholly-owned subsidiary, provides mortgage financing services primarily to our homebuilding customers. We generally do not retain or service originated mortgages; rather, we seek to sell the mortgages and related servicing rights to third-party purchasers. DHI Mortgage originates loans in accordance with purchaser guidelines and historically has sold most of its mortgage production within 30 days of origination. Our subsidiary title companies serve as title insurance agents by providing title insurance policies, examination and closing services, primarily to our homebuilding customers.

We conduct our homebuilding operations in the geographic regions, states and markets listed below, and we conduct our mortgage and title operations in many of these markets. Our homebuilding operating divisions are aggregated into six reporting segments, also referred to as reporting regions, which comprise the markets below. Our financial statements contain additional information regarding segment performance.
 

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State
 
Reporting Region/Market 
 
State
 
Reporting Region/Market
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East Region
 
 
 
South Central Region
Delaware
 
Central Delaware
 
Louisiana
 
Baton Rouge
Georgia
 
Savannah
 
 
 
Lafayette
Maryland
 
Baltimore
 
New Mexico
 
Las Cruces
 
 
Suburban Washington, D.C.
 
Oklahoma
 
Oklahoma City
New Jersey
 
North New Jersey
 
Texas
 
Austin
 
 
South New Jersey
 
 
 
Dallas
North Carolina
 
Charlotte
 
 
 
El Paso
 
 
Fayetteville
 
 
 
Fort Worth
 
 
Greensboro/Winston-Salem
 
 
 
Houston
 
 
Jacksonville
 
 
 
Killeen/Temple/Waco
 
 
Raleigh/Durham
 
 
 
Rio Grande Valley
 
 
Wilmington
 
 
 
San Antonio
Pennsylvania
 
Lancaster
 
 
 
 
 
 
Philadelphia
 
 
 
Southwest Region
South Carolina
 
Charleston
 
Arizona
 
Phoenix
 
 
Columbia
 
 
 
Tucson
 
 
Greenville
 
New Mexico
 
Albuquerque
 
 
Hilton Head
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myrtle Beach
 
 
 
West Region
Virginia
 
Northern Virginia
 
California
 
Bay Area
 
 
 
 
 
 
Central Valley
 
 
Midwest Region
 
 
 
Imperial Valley
Colorado
 
Colorado Springs
 
 
 
Los Angeles County
 
 
Denver
 
 
 
Riverside County
 
 
Fort Collins
 
 
 
Sacramento
Illinois
 
Chicago
 
 
 
San Bernardino County
Minnesota
 
Minneapolis/St. Paul
 
 
 
San Diego County
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ventura County
 
 
Southeast Region
 
Hawaii
 
Hawaii
Alabama
 
Birmingham
 
 
 
Maui
 
 
Mobile
 
 
 
Oahu
 
 
Montgomery
 
Idaho
 
Boise
 
 
Tuscaloosa
 
Nevada
 
Las Vegas
Florida
 
Daytona Beach
 
 
 
Reno
 
 
Fort Myers/Naples
 
Oregon
 
Portland
 
 
Jacksonville
 
Utah
 
Salt Lake City
 
 
Melbourne/Vero Beach
 
Washington
 
Seattle/Tacoma
 
 
Miami/West Palm Beach
 
 
 
Vancouver
 
 
Orlando
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pensacola/Panama City
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tampa/Sarasota
 
 
 
 
Georgia
 
Atlanta
 
 
 
 
 
 
Middle Georgia
 
 
 
 


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OVERVIEW

In our third quarter of fiscal 2012, our improving sales trend continued as the number and value of our net sales orders increased 25% and 32% compared to the same period of fiscal 2011. Our net sales patterns during both fiscal 2011 and 2012 have been similar to the demand pattern we traditionally saw prior to the housing downturn, with the lowest net sales orders in our first fiscal quarter, a sequential increase from the first quarter to the second quarter, a consistent level in the third quarter and then slowing net sales orders in the fourth quarter. The number and value of our net sales orders for the current quarter increased 3% and 7% from the previous quarter, reflecting the expected consistent sales pace during the spring and early summer selling season of our second and third quarters. The average selling prices of our homes closed have increased by 4% and our gross margins on homes closed have increased by 130 basis points in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2011. Our recent results and other national housing data indicate that the overall demand for new homes is improving, which is beginning to positively impact our profitability. However, current national new home sales remain at very low historical levels, and we expect demand to remain at low levels in the near term, with uneven improvement across our operating markets, due to the current weak U.S. economic conditions, restrictive mortgage lending environment and variations in local housing market conditions across the U.S.

In the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, revenues from home sales increased 14% and 19% from the prior year periods and pre-tax income was $72.2 million and $143.7 million compared to pre-tax income of $28.9 million and a pre-tax loss of $21.8 million in the respective prior year periods. Based on our sales order backlog of 7,311 homes at June 30, 2012 and our current sales pace, we expect to close more homes and generate more pre-tax income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 than we did in the current quarter. These results reflect our ability to operate profitably through our strategy of investing capital to expand our operations, managing inventory levels efficiently, improving gross margins, and controlling SG&A and interest costs effectively.

We believe our business is well-positioned to benefit from a housing recovery due to our strong balance sheet and liquidity, which have allowed us to profitably grow our business recently despite the low overall level of new home demand. We are identifying and investing in an increasing number of housing and land inventory opportunities, and we will continue to adjust our business strategies based on housing demand in each of our markets. Nevertheless, our future results could be negatively impacted by weakening economic conditions, decreases in the level of employment, a significant increase in mortgage interest rates or further tightening of mortgage lending standards.

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STRATEGY

While we are encouraged by the recent improvement in new home demand, it remains uncertain whether homebuilding industry conditions will continue to improve, remain stable or deteriorate from current levels. We expect that any improvement in conditions will be uneven across our markets in the near term. During the industry downturn, we generated significant cash flow from operations which we primarily used to increase our cash balances and reduce our outstanding debt. Our liquidity and reduced leverage provide us flexibility to determine the appropriate operating strategy for each of our markets and increase our investments in housing and land inventory to expand our operations. Our operating strategy includes the following initiatives:

Maintaining a strong cash balance and overall liquidity position.

Managing the sales prices and level of sales incentives on our homes to optimize the balance of sales volumes, profits, returns on inventory investments and cash flows.

Entering into lot option contracts to purchase finished lots to increase sales volumes and profitability.

Renegotiating existing lot option contracts where necessary to reduce lot costs and to better match the scheduled lot purchases with new home demand in each community.

Selectively investing in land acquisition, land development and housing inventory opportunities to meet housing demand and expand our operations in desirable markets.

Managing our inventory of homes under construction relative to demand in each of our markets, including selectively starting construction on unsold homes to capture new home demand, monitoring the number and aging of unsold homes and aggressively marketing unsold, completed homes in inventory.

Controlling the cost of goods purchased from both vendors and subcontractors.

Modifying product offerings and pricing to meet consumer demand in each of our markets.

Controlling our SG&A infrastructure to match production levels.

Our operating strategy has produced positive results in recent quarters. However, we cannot provide any assurances that the initiatives listed above will continue to be successful, and we may need to adjust components of our strategy to meet future market conditions. If market conditions do not deteriorate from current levels, we expect that our operating strategy will allow us to grow our profitability while maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity position for the remainder of fiscal 2012 and into fiscal 2013.

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KEY RESULTS

Key financial results as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period of 2011, were as follows:

Homebuilding Operations:
Homebuilding revenues increased 14% to $1.1 billion.
Homes closed increased 9% to 4,957 homes, and the average closing price of those homes increased 5% to $225,000.
Net sales orders increased 25% to 6,079 homes, and the value of net sales orders increased 32% to $1.4 billion.
Sales order backlog increased 40% to $1.7 billion.
Home sales gross margins increased 150 basis points to 18.0%.
Inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs were $2.5 million, compared to $9.9 million.
Homebuilding SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of homebuilding revenues by 50 basis points to 12.2%. 
Interest expensed directly decreased 39%, to $6.2 million.
Interest amortized to cost of sales declined to 2.7% of total home and land/lot cost of sales, from 3.1%.
Homebuilding pre-tax income increased 163% to $58.3 million.
Homes in inventory were 12,200, compared to 10,500 and 11,400 at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
Owned and optioned lots totaled 130,600, compared to 112,700 and 115,000 at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
Homebuilding debt was $1.9 billion, compared to $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
Net homebuilding debt to total capital was 18.3%, an increase of 30 basis points and a reduction of 160 basis points from the ratios at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. Gross homebuilding debt to total capital was 35.8%, a reduction of 190 basis points and 470 basis points from the ratios at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
Homebuilding cash and marketable securities totaled $1.2 billion, compared to $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.

Financial Services Operations:
Total financial services revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expenses, increased 42% to $33.8 million.
Financial services pre-tax income increased 107% to $13.9 million.

Consolidated Results:
• 
Consolidated pre-tax income increased 150% to $72.2 million.
• 
Income tax benefit was $715.6 million, due to the reduction of $716.7 million of the valuation allowance on our deferred tax asset.
Net income was $787.8 million, compared to $28.7 million.
Diluted earnings per share was $2.22, compared to $0.09.
Total equity was $3.5 billion, compared to $2.6 billion at both September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
Net cash used in operations was $94.6 million, compared to $54.2 million.

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Key financial results for the nine months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period of 2011, were as follows:

Homebuilding Operations:
Homebuilding revenues increased 19% to $2.9 billion.
Homes closed increased 14% to 13,315 homes, and the average closing price of those homes increased 4% to $220,100.
Net sales orders increased 20% to 15,772 homes, and the value of net sales orders increased 27% to $3.5 billion.
Home sales gross margins increased 130 basis points to 17.5%.
Inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs were $4.7 million, compared to $32.6 million.
Homebuilding SG&A expenses decreased as a percentage of homebuilding revenues by 140 basis points to 13.0%.
Interest expensed directly decreased 54%, to $18.7 million.
Interest amortized to cost of sales declined to 2.7% of total home and land/lot cost of sales, from 3.2%.
Homebuilding pre-tax income was $118.0 million, compared to a pre-tax loss of $34.4 million.

Financial Services Operations:
Total financial services revenues, net of recourse and reinsurance expenses, increased 28% to $80.4 million.
Financial services pre-tax income increased 104% to $25.7 million.

Consolidated Results:
Consolidated pre-tax income was $143.7 million, compared to a pre-tax loss of $21.8 million.
Income tax benefit was $712.5 million, due to the reduction of $716.7 million of the valuation allowance on our deferred tax asset.
Net income was $856.2 million, compared to $36.0 million.
Diluted earnings per share was $2.47, compared to $0.11.
Net cash used in operations was $177.2 million, compared to $75.3 million.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - HOMEBUILDING

The following tables and related discussion set forth key operating and financial data for our homebuilding operations by reporting segment as of and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
 
 
Net Sales Orders (1)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Net Homes Sold
 
Value (In millions)
 
Average Selling Price
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
East
 
566
 
554
 
2
%
 
$
151.9

 
$
133.0

 
14
%
 
$
268,400

 
$
240,100

 
12
 %
Midwest
 
356
 
303
 
17
%
 
111.1

 
83.0

 
34
%
 
312,100

 
273,900

 
14
 %
Southeast
 
1,487
 
1,109
 
34
%
 
305.7

 
215.9

 
42
%
 
205,600

 
194,700

 
6
 %
South Central
 
1,932
 
1,666
 
16
%
 
370.2

 
298.8

 
24
%
 
191,600

 
179,400

 
7
 %
Southwest
 
568
 
328
 
73
%
 
107.4

 
61.7

 
74
%
 
189,100

 
188,100

 
1
 %
West
 
1,170
 
914
 
28
%
 
365.7

 
275.0

 
33
%
 
312,600

 
300,900

 
4
 %
 
 
6,079
 
4,874
 
25
%
 
$
1,412.0

 
$
1,067.4

 
32
%
 
$
232,300

 
$
219,000

 
6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Net Homes Sold
 
Value (In millions)
 
Average Selling Price
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
East
 
1,686
 
1,557
 
8
%
 
$
421.0

 
$
356.4

 
18
%
 
$
249,700

 
$
228,900

 
9
 %
Midwest
 
971
 
758
 
28
%
 
286.7

 
202.2

 
42
%
 
295,300

 
266,800

 
11
 %
Southeast
 
3,881
 
3,021
 
28
%
 
786.8

 
580.9

 
35
%
 
202,700

 
192,300

 
5
 %
South Central
 
5,248
 
4,671
 
12
%
 
974.1

 
821.7

 
19
%
 
185,600

 
175,900

 
6
 %
Southwest
 
1,344
 
932
 
44
%
 
250.1

 
173.5

 
44
%
 
186,100

 
186,200

 
 %
West
 
2,642
 
2,241
 
18
%
 
830.0

 
665.3

 
25
%
 
314,200

 
296,900

 
6
 %
 
 
15,772
 
13,180
 
20
%
 
$
3,548.7

 
$
2,800.0

 
27
%
 
$
225,000

 
$
212,400

 
6
 %
 
 
Sales Order Cancellations
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Cancelled Sales Orders 
 
Value (In millions)
 
Cancellation Rate (2)
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
East
 
165
 
192
 
$
36.9

 
$
40.7

 
23
%
 
26
%
Midwest
 
53
 
58
 
14.4

 
14.5

 
13
%
 
16
%
Southeast
 
505
 
438
 
99.6

 
77.0

 
25
%
 
28
%
South Central
 
624
 
750
 
115.1

 
127.8

 
24
%
 
31
%
Southwest
 
190
 
162
 
33.2

 
27.3

 
25
%
 
33
%
West
 
228
 
231
 
67.7

 
72.0

 
16
%
 
20
%
 
 
1,765
 
1,831
 
$
366.9

 
$
359.3

 
23
%
 
27
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Cancelled Sales Orders
 
Value (In millions)
 
Cancellation Rate (2)
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
East
 
492
 
496
 
$
108.2

 
$
105.4

 
23
%
 
24
%
Midwest
 
147
 
138
 
40.7

 
35.1

 
13
%
 
15
%
Southeast
 
1,306
 
1,122
 
245.9

 
201.5

 
25
%
 
27
%
South Central
 
1,686
 
2,021
 
301.2

 
343.7

 
24
%
 
30
%
Southwest
 
520
 
464
 
87.5

 
78.9

 
28
%
 
33
%
West
 
570
 
580
 
175.6

 
175.0

 
18
%
 
21
%
 
 
4,721
 
4,821
 
$
959.1

 
$
939.6

 
23
%
 
27
%
 
(1)
Net sales orders represent the number and dollar value of new sales contracts executed with customers (gross sales orders), net of cancelled sales orders.
(2)
Cancellation rate represents the number of cancelled sales orders divided by gross sales orders.

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Net Sales Orders

The value of net sales orders increased 32%, to $1,412.0 million (6,079 homes) for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $1,067.4 million (4,874 homes) for the same period of 2011. The value of net sales orders increased 27%, to $3,548.7 million (15,772 homes) for the nine months ended June 30, 2012, from $2,800.0 million (13,180 homes) for the same period of 2011. The number of net sales orders increased 25% and 20% during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, reflecting an increase in sales demand for our homes. While we believe the improvement in our sales as compared to the prior year reflects some modest improvement in new home demand and further stabilization of market conditions, overall demand for new homes remains at a low level.

In comparing the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 to the same periods of 2011, the volume of net sales orders increased in all six of our market regions. The largest percentage increase occurred in our Southwest region as a result of improved market conditions in our Arizona markets. Changes in the value of net sales orders were generally due to the change in the number of homes sold in each respective region and, to a lesser extent, to increases in the average selling price of those homes, reflective of improving market conditions. In our East region, the increase in average selling price had a greater effect on the value of net sales than the change in the number of homes sold. Our future sales volumes will depend on the strength of the overall economy, employment levels and our ability to successfully implement our operating strategies in each of our markets.

The average price of our net sales orders increased 6% in both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 to $232,300 and $225,000, respectively, from $219,000 and $212,400 in the comparable periods of 2011. These increases reflect slight increases in the average size and amenity levels of our homes sold, as well as a combination of small price increases we have been able to implement recently in some of our communities as demand for new homes has improved.

Our sales order cancellation rate (cancelled sales orders divided by gross sales orders for the period) during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 was 23%, compared to 27% during the same periods of 2011. While our cancellation rates have improved recently, they remain slightly higher than they were prior to the current housing downturn, and are mainly reflective of tight mortgage lending standards.
 
 
Sales Order Backlog
 
 
As of June 30,
 
 
Homes in Backlog
 
Value (In millions)
 
Average Selling Price
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
East
 
677
 
654
 
4
%
 
$
175.6

 
$
150.9

 
16
%
 
$
259,400

 
$
230,700

 
12
 %
Midwest
 
491
 
305
 
61
%
 
149.4

 
85.7

 
74
%
 
304,300

 
281,000

 
8
 %
Southeast
 
1,853
 
1,376
 
35
%
 
383.6

 
263.6

 
46
%
 
207,000

 
191,600

 
8
 %
South Central
 
2,394
 
2,074
 
15
%
 
450.5

 
367.5

 
23
%
 
188,200

 
177,200

 
6
 %
Southwest
 
792
 
440
 
80
%
 
145.8

 
81.2

 
80
%
 
184,100

 
184,500

 
 %
West
 
1,104
 
751
 
47
%
 
349.9

 
233.3

 
50
%
 
316,900

 
310,700

 
2
 %
 
 
7,311
 
5,600
 
31
%
 
$
1,654.8

 
$
1,182.2

 
40
%
 
$
226,300

 
$
211,100

 
7
 %

Sales Order Backlog

Sales order backlog represents homes under contract but not yet closed at the end of the period. Many of the contracts in our sales order backlog are subject to contingencies, including mortgage loan approval and buyers selling their existing homes, which can result in cancellations. A portion of the contracts in backlog will not result in closings due to cancellations. Our homes in backlog increased 31% at June 30, 2012 from the prior year, with significant increases in most regions, particularly in our Southwest region, due to increases in net sales orders as compared with the same periods of the prior year.


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Homes Closed and Home Sales Revenue
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Homes Closed
 
Value (In millions)
 
Average Selling Price
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
East
 
569
 
508
 
12
 %
 
$
140.6

 
$
114.7

 
23
%
 
$
247,100

 
$
225,800

 
9
%
Midwest
 
308
 
276
 
12
 %
 
88.5

 
74.0

 
20
%
 
287,300

 
268,100

 
7
%
Southeast
 
1,204
 
996
 
21
 %
 
241.4

 
194.2

 
24
%
 
200,500

 
195,000

 
3
%
South Central
 
1,655
 
1,662
 
 %
 
306.7

 
294.5

 
4
%
 
185,300

 
177,200

 
5
%
Southwest
 
392
 
311
 
26
 %
 
71.3

 
56.0

 
27
%
 
181,900

 
180,100

 
1
%
West
 
829
 
802
 
3
 %
 
266.7

 
241.1

 
11
%
 
321,700

 
300,600

 
7
%
 
 
4,957
 
4,555
 
9
 %
 
$
1,115.2

 
$
974.5

 
14
%
 
$
225,000

 
$
213,900

 
5
%
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Homes Closed
 
Value (In millions)
 
Average Selling Price
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
%
Change
East
 
1,615
 
1,375
 
17
%
 
$
392.9

 
$
308.9

 
27
%
 
$
243,300

 
$
224,700

 
8
%
Midwest
 
768
 
700
 
10
%
 
217.9

 
186.7

 
17
%
 
283,700

 
266,700

 
6
%
Southeast
 
3,313
 
2,457
 
35
%
 
650.1

 
479.8

 
35
%
 
196,200

 
195,300

 
%
South Central
 
4,564
 
4,288
 
6
%
 
833.2

 
751.5

 
11
%
 
182,600

 
175,300

 
4
%
Southwest
 
978
 
897
 
9
%
 
180.9

 
164.1

 
10
%
 
185,000

 
182,900

 
1
%
West
 
2,077
 
1,991
 
4
%
 
655.1

 
577.6

 
13
%
 
315,400

 
290,100

 
9
%
 
 
13,315
 
11,708
 
14
%
 
$
2,930.1

 
$
2,468.6

 
19
%
 
$
220,100

 
$
210,800

 
4
%

Home Sales Revenue

Revenues from home sales increased 14%, to $1,115.2 million (4,957 homes closed) for the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $974.5 million (4,555 homes closed) for the comparable period of 2011. Revenues from home sales increased 19%, to $2,930.1 million (13,315 homes closed) for the nine months ended June 30, 2012, from $2,468.6 million (11,708 homes closed) for the comparable period of 2011. The average selling price of homes closed during the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $225,000, up 5% from the $213,900 average for the same period of 2011, reflecting slight increases in the average size and amenity levels of our homes closed, as well as a combination of small price increases we have been able to implement recently in some of our communities as demand for new homes has improved. The average selling price of homes closed during the nine months ended June 30, 2012 was $220,100, up 4% from the $210,800 average for the same period of 2011. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, home sales revenues increased in all of our market regions, resulting from increases in the number of homes closed and increases in average selling prices.

The number of homes closed in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 increased 9% and 14%, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, due to increases in most of our market regions. The most significant percentage increases in the current quarter occurred in our Southwest and Southeast regions with the Arizona and Florida markets contributing the most to the increase. As conditions change in the housing markets in which we operate, our ongoing level of net sales orders will determine the number of home closings and amount of revenue we will generate.


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Homebuilding Operating Margin Analysis
 
 
Percentages of Related Revenues
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Gross profit – Home sales
 
18.0
 %
 
16.5
 %
 
17.5
 %
 
16.2
 %
Gross profit – Land/lot sales
 
20.0
 %
 
22.2
 %
 
45.2
 %
 
2.9
 %
Effect of inventory impairments and land option cost write-offs on total homebuilding gross profit
 
(0.2
)%
 
(1.0
)%
 
(0.2
)%
 
(1.3
)%
Gross profit – Total homebuilding
 
17.8
 %
 
15.5
 %
 
17.4
 %
 
14.8
 %
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
12.2
 %
 
11.7
 %
 
13.0
 %
 
14.4
 %
Interest expense
 
0.6
 %
 
1.0
 %
 
0.6
 %
 
1.7
 %
Loss on early retirement of debt, net
 
 %
 
0.7
 %
 
 %
 
0.4
 %
Other (income)
 
(0.2
)%
 
(0.1
)%
 
(0.3
)%
 
(0.3
)%
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
5.2
 %
 
2.3
 %
 
4.0
 %
 
(1.4
)%

Home Sales Gross Profit

Gross profit from home sales increased by 25%, to $200.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2012, from $161.0 million in the comparable period of 2011, and, as a percentage of home sales revenues, increased 150 basis points, to 18.0%. Approximately 130 basis points of the increase in the home sales gross profit percentage was a result of the average selling price of our homes increasing by more than the average cost, reflecting improved market conditions from the prior year. Approximately 50 basis points of the increase was due to a decrease in the amortization of capitalized interest and property taxes as a percentage of homes sales revenues, resulting from reductions in our interest and property taxes incurred and capitalized, more closings occurring on recently acquired finished lots and decreases in construction times over the past year. These increases were partially offset by a 30 basis point decrease due to higher estimated costs of warranty and construction defect claims as a percentage of home sales revenue.

Gross profit from home sales increased by 29%, to $512.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2012, from $398.7 million for the comparable period of 2011. As a percentage of home sales revenues, gross profit from home sales increased 130 basis points, to 17.5%. Generally, the significant factors impacting gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2012 were similar to those discussed for the three-month period. Specifically, 110 basis points of the increase was a result of the average selling price of our homes increasing by more than the average cost and 50 basis points was due to a decrease in the amortization of capitalized interest and property taxes as a percentage of homes sales revenues. These increases were partially offset by a 20 basis point decrease because of a $5.3 million out-of-period adjustment in the prior year period related to an error in recording the loss reserves of our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary that increased gross profit in 2011 and by a 10 basis point decrease due to higher estimated costs of warranty and construction defect claims as a percentage of home sales revenue.

Land Sales Revenue

Land sales revenues increased to $1.0 million and $7.3 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, from $0.9 million and $6.9 million in the comparable periods of 2011. Fluctuations in revenues from land sales are a function of how we manage our inventory levels in various markets. We generally purchase land and lots with the intent to build and sell homes on them; however, we occasionally purchase land that includes commercially zoned parcels which we typically sell to commercial developers, and we also sell residential lots or land parcels to manage our land and lot supply. Land and lot sales occur at unpredictable intervals and varying degrees of profitability. Therefore, the revenues and gross profit from land sales fluctuate from period to period. As of June 30, 2012, we had $26.0 million of land held for sale that we expect to sell in the next twelve months.


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Inventory Impairments and Land Option Cost Write-offs

At June 30, 2012, we performed our quarterly inventory impairment analysis by reviewing the performance and outlook for all of our communities, utilizing assumptions that reflected our expectation of continued low overall new home demand and uncertainties in the homebuilding industry and in our markets. The strength of the economy (measured largely in terms of job growth) and the level of underlying demand for new homes impact our operating performance and impairments. We evaluated communities with a combined carrying value of $367.4 million for impairment. The analysis of the majority of these communities assumed that sales prices in future periods will be equal to or lower than current sales order prices in each community, or in comparable communities, in order to generate an acceptable absorption rate. For a minority of communities that we do not intend to develop or operate in current market conditions, some increases over current sales prices were assumed. While it is difficult to determine a timeframe for a given community, we estimated the remaining lives of these communities to range from six months to in excess of ten years. When a discounted cash flow analysis was prepared for a community, we utilized a range of discount rates of 12% to 15%. Through this evaluation process, we determined that communities with a carrying value of $8.5 million as of June 30, 2012, were impaired. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded impairment charges of $1.9 million to reduce the carrying value of the impaired communities to their estimated fair value, as compared to $7.8 million of impairment charges in the same period of 2011. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, impairment charges totaled $2.6 million and $27.2 million, respectively. The decrease in the amount of impairment charges in fiscal 2012 reflects stabilization and, in some cases, improvement of housing industry conditions and our improved operating position in most of our markets.

Of the remaining $358.9 million carrying value of communities which were evaluated for impairment but determined not to be impaired at June 30, 2012, the largest concentrations were in Illinois (20%), California (19%), Florida (10%) and Arizona (10%). It is possible that our estimate of undiscounted cash flows from these communities may change and could result in a future need to record impairment charges to adjust the carrying value of these assets to their estimated fair value. There are several factors which could lead to changes in the estimates of undiscounted future cash flows for a given community. The most significant of these include pricing and incentive levels actually realized by the community, the rate at which the homes are sold and the costs incurred to develop the lots and construct the homes. If conditions in the broader economy, homebuilding industry or specific markets in which we operate worsen, and as we re-evaluate specific community pricing and incentives, construction and development plans, and our overall land sale strategies, we may be required to evaluate additional communities or re-evaluate previously impaired communities for potential impairment. These evaluations may result in additional impairment charges.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we wrote off $0.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of earnest money deposits and pre-acquisition costs related to land option contracts which are not expected to be acquired. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we wrote off $2.1 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of these deposits and costs. At June 30, 2012, outstanding earnest money deposits associated with our portfolio of land and lot option purchase contracts totaled $20.4 million.

In the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, inventory impairment charges and write-offs of earnest money deposits and pre-acquisition costs reduced total homebuilding gross profit as a percentage of homebuilding revenues by approximately 20 basis points, compared to 100 basis points and 130 basis points in the respective periods of 2011.

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Inventory Impairments and Land Option Cost Write-offs
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
Inventory
Impairments
 
Land Option
 Cost Write-offs 
 
Total
 
Inventory
Impairments
 
Land Option
 Cost Write-offs 
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
East
 
$
0.9

 
$
0.1

 
$
1.0

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.6

 
$
0.7

Midwest
 

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.2

Southeast
 
1.0

 
0.1

 
1.1

 
5.1

 
0.4

 
5.5

South Central
 

 

 

 

 

 

Southwest
 

 

 

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.2

West
 

 
0.3

 
0.3

 
2.4

 
0.9

 
3.3

 
 
$
1.9

 
$
0.6

 
$
2.5

 
$
7.8

 
$
2.1

 
$
9.9

 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
Inventory
Impairments
 
Land Option
Cost Write-offs
(Recoveries)
 
Total
 
Inventory
Impairments
 
Land Option
 Cost Write-offs 
 
Total
 
 
(In millions)
East
 
$
1.0

 
$
0.7

 
$
1.7

 
$
2.1

 
$
0.8

 
$
2.9

Midwest
 

 
0.3

 
0.3

 
0.1

 
0.6

 
0.7

Southeast
 
1.6

 
0.1

 
1.7

 
9.8

 
1.0

 
10.8

South Central
 

 
0.3

 
0.3

 
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.4

Southwest
 

 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
2.2

 
0.2

 
2.4

West
 

 
0.8

 
0.8

 
12.8

 
2.6

 
15.4

 
 
$
2.6

 
$
2.1

 
$
4.7

 
$
27.2

 
$
5.4

 
$
32.6


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Carrying Values of Communities Evaluated for Impairment
at June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
Communities Evaluated
for Impairment
 
Analysis of Communities with Impairment Charges
Recorded at June 30, 2012
 
 
Total
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Carrying
Value
 
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Inventory
 Carrying Value 
Prior to
Impairment
 
Fair Value
 
 
(Values in millions)
East
 
224

 
15

 
$
66.6

 
2

 
$
4.2

 
$
3.3

Midwest
 
61

 
5

 
90.7

 

 

 

Southeast
 
385

 
19

 
57.3

 
2

 
4.3

 
3.3

South Central
 
344

 
7

 
15.9

 

 

 

Southwest
 
67

 
5

 
40.0

 

 

 

West
 
195

 
12

 
96.9

 

 

 

 
 
1,276

 
63

 
$
367.4

 
4

 
$
8.5

 
$
6.6

 
 
 
Carrying Values of Communities Evaluated for Impairment
at September 30, 2011
 
 
 
 
Communities Evaluated
for Impairment
 
Analysis of Communities with Impairment Charges
Recorded at September 30, 2011
 
 
Total
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Carrying
Value
 
Number of
Communities (1)
 
Inventory
 Carrying Value 
Prior to
Impairment
 
Fair Value
 
 
(Values in millions)
East
 
214

 
13

 
$
65.1

 
3

 
$
6.7

 
$
5.3

Midwest
 
62

 
7

 
70.6

 

 

 

Southeast
 
344

 
18

 
59.7

 
4

 
17.1

 
11.1

South Central
 
309

 
9

 
30.6

 

 

 

Southwest
 
71

 
13

 
48.3

 
4

 
8.5

 
6.3

West
 
181

 
19

 
117.2

 
2

 
4.8

 
4.2

 
 
1,181

 
79

 
$
391.5

 
13

 
$
37.1

 
$
26.9

 
(1)
A community may consist of land held for development, residential land and lots developed and under development, and construction in progress and finished homes. A particular community often includes inventory in more than one category. Further, a community may contain multiple parcels with varying product types (e.g. entry level and move-up single family detached, as well as attached product types). Some communities have no homes under construction, finished homes, or current home sales efforts or activity.


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Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expense

SG&A expense from homebuilding activities increased 20% to $136.4 million and 8% to $382.9 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the same periods of 2011, while the number of homes closed increased 9% and 14%, respectively. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expense increased 50 basis points to 12.2% and decreased 140 basis points to 13.0% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from 11.7% and 14.4% in the comparable periods of 2011. The largest component of our homebuilding SG&A expense is employee compensation and related costs, which represented 64% of SG&A costs in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 63% and 59% in the respective periods of fiscal 2011. These costs increased by 22% to $87.4 million and by 15% to $243.9 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the level of incentive compensation related to the significant increases in revenues, profitability and the price of our common stock in the current periods as compared to the prior year periods. Our homebuilding operations employed approximately 2,565 and 2,475 employees at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Our homebuilding SG&A expense as a percentage of revenues can vary significantly between quarters, depending largely on the fluctuations in quarterly revenue and profit levels. We attempt to adjust our SG&A infrastructure to support our expected closings volume; however, we cannot make assurances that our actions will permit us to maintain or improve upon the current SG&A expense as a percentage of revenues.

Interest Incurred

Homebuilding interest costs are incurred on our homebuilding debt outstanding during the period. Interest incurred related to homebuilding debt for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $31.1 million, compared to $31.4 million in the prior year period as our average homebuilding debt remained flat. During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, interest incurred related to homebuilding debt decreased 13% to $87.2 million, corresponding to a 15% decrease in our average homebuilding debt.

We capitalize homebuilding interest to inventory during active development and construction. Our inventory under active development and construction is currently lower than our debt level; therefore, a portion of our interest incurred is expensed. We expensed $6.2 million and $18.7 million of homebuilding interest during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $10.1 million and $41.0 million of interest in the same periods of 2011. The reduction in interest expensed in the three-month period is a result of the increase in our inventory under active development and construction. The reduction in interest expensed during the nine-month period is a result of the decline in interest incurred as well as an increase in our inventory under active development and construction. Interest amortized to cost of sales, excluding interest written off with inventory impairment charges, declined to 2.7% of total home and land/lot cost of sales in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from 3.1% and 3.2% in the same periods of 2011 as a result of reductions in interest incurred and capitalized, more home closings on recently acquired finished lots and decreases in construction times over the past year.

Gain/Loss on Early Retirement of Debt

We retired no senior notes during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and retired $10.8 million principal amount of our senior notes prior to their maturity during the nine months ended June 30, 2012. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2011, in addition to repaying $70.1 million principal amount of maturing senior notes, we retired $114.9 million and $242.1 million principal amount of our senior notes prior to their maturity, respectively. As a result of the early retirement of these notes, we recognized a net gain of $0.1 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and a net loss of $6.5 million and $10.7 million in three and nine months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. These amounts represent the difference between the principal amount of the notes and the aggregate purchase price, after the write-off of any unamortized discounts and fees. The net loss in the prior year periods included a loss of $6.3 million for the call premium and write-off of unamortized fees related to the early redemption of the 5.375% senior notes due 2012.

Other Income

Other income, net of other expenses, associated with homebuilding activities was $2.6 million and $8.1 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $1.2 million and $6.8 million in the same periods of 2011. The largest component of other income in all four periods was interest income.


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Homebuilding Results by Reporting Region
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
Homebuilding
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Income (Loss)
Before
Income Taxes (1)
 
% of
Region
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Income (Loss)
Before
Income Taxes (1)
 
% of
Region
Revenues
 
 
(In millions)
East
 
$
140.6

 
$
3.0

 
2.1
%
 
$
114.7

 
$
(1.0
)
 
(0.9
)%
Midwest
 
88.5

 
0.7

 
0.8
%
 
74.0

 
0.1

 
0.1
 %
Southeast
 
241.4

 
11.4

 
4.7
%
 
194.2

 
(3.0
)
 
(1.5
)%
South Central
 
306.7

 
23.7

 
7.7
%
 
294.6

 
19.0

 
6.4
 %
Southwest
 
71.3

 
4.9

 
6.9
%
 
56.0

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.9
)%
West
 
267.7

 
14.6

 
5.5
%
 
241.9

 
7.6

 
3.1
 %
 
 
$
1,116.2

 
$
58.3

 
5.2
%
 
$
975.4

 
$
22.2

 
2.3
 %
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
Homebuilding
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Income (Loss)
Before
Income Taxes (1)
 
% of
Region
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Revenues
 
Homebuilding
Income (Loss)
Before
Income Taxes (1)
 
% of
Region
Revenues
 
 
(In millions)
East
 
$
393.0

 
$
9.2

 
2.3
 %
 
$
308.9

 
$
(13.6
)
 
(4.4
)%
Midwest
 
217.9

 
(7.4
)
 
(3.4
)%
 
186.7

 
(13.1
)
 
(7.0
)%
Southeast
 
651.5

 
26.9

 
4.1
 %
 
484.8

 
(16.8
)
 
(3.5
)%
South Central
 
833.2

 
52.1

 
6.3
 %
 
752.6

 
30.1

 
4.0
 %
Southwest
 
180.9

 
9.6

 
5.3
 %
 
164.1

 
(2.5
)
 
(1.5
)%
West
 
660.9

 
27.6

 
4.2
 %
 
578.4

 
(18.5
)
 
(3.2
)%
 
 
$
2,937.4

 
$
118.0

 
4.0
 %
 
$
2,475.5

 
$
(34.4
)
 
(1.4
)%
 

(1)
Expenses maintained at the corporate level consist primarily of interest and property taxes, which are capitalized and amortized to cost of sales or expensed directly, and the expenses related to operating our corporate office. The amortization of capitalized interest and property taxes is allocated to each segment based on the segment’s revenue, while interest expense and those expenses associated with the corporate office are allocated to each segment based on the segment’s inventory balances.


East Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 23% and 27% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, due to an increase in the number of homes closed as well as an increase in the average selling price in the majority of the region’s markets. The largest increases in closings volume occurred in our Greenville, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham markets. The region reported pre-tax income of $3.0 million and $9.2 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax losses of $1.0 million and $13.6 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. Gross profit from home sales as a percentage of home sales revenue (home sales gross profit percentage) increased 200 and 240 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses increased by 40 basis points in the three-month period as a result of higher employee incentive compensation costs, and decreased by 230 basis points in the nine-month period due to the increase in revenues.


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Midwest Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 20% and 17% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, due to an increase in the number of homes closed as well as an increase in the average selling price in the majority of the region’s markets. The largest increases in closings volume occurred in our Colorado and Chicago markets. The region reported pre-tax income of $0.7 million and a pre-tax loss of $7.4 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax income of $0.1 million and a pre-tax loss of $13.1 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. Home sales gross profit percentage decreased 100 basis points and increased 50 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011. The decrease in the three months ended June 30, 2012 was largely due to an increase in litigation costs that reduced home sales gross profit. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses decreased by 30 and 120 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, due to the increases in revenues.

Southeast Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 24% and 34% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, primarily due to an increase in the number of homes closed in the majority of the region’s markets. The largest increases in closings volume occurred in our Birmingham and the majority of our Florida markets. The region reported pre-tax income of $11.4 million and $26.9 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax losses of $3.0 million and $16.8 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. Home sales gross profit percentage increased 250 and 130 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011. Total gross profit in the prior year periods was reduced by inventory impairment charges and earnest money and pre-acquisition cost write-offs totaling $5.5 million and $10.8 million in the three and nine-month periods, respectively. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2012 were consistent with the prior year period, but decreased by 250 basis points in the nine-month period due to the increase in revenues.

South Central Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 4% and 11% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, due to an increase in the average selling price in the majority of the region’s markets. The region reported pre-tax income of $23.7 million and $52.1 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax income of $19.0 million and $30.1 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. Home sales gross profit percentage increased 140 basis points in both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, compared to the same periods of 2011. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses increased by 100 and 20 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, as a result of higher employee incentive compensation costs.

Southwest Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 27% and 10% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, primarily due to an increase in the number of homes closed in the Phoenix market. The region reported pre-tax income of $4.9 million and $9.6 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax losses of $0.5 million and $2.5 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. Home sales gross profit percentage increased 350 and 170 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011. Also, in the nine-month period, there was a reduction in inventory impairment charges and earnest money and pre-acquisition cost write-offs. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses decreased by 240 and 210 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, due to the increases in revenues in both the three and nine-month periods and the reduction in total SG&A expenses in the nine-month period.

West Region — Homebuilding revenues increased 11% and 14% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011, due to an increase in the number of homes closed as well as an increase in the average selling price in the majority of the region's markets. The largest increases in closings volume occurred in our Seattle and Portland markets. The region reported pre-tax income of $14.6 million and $27.6 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to pre-tax income of $7.6 million and a pre-tax loss of $18.5 million for the same periods of 2011, primarily as a result of increases in revenues and gross profit. The improvement in gross profit was the result of fewer inventory impairment charges and earnest money and pre-acquisition cost write-offs, and increases in the home sales gross profit percentage of 100 and 130 basis points in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011. As a percentage of homebuilding revenues, SG&A expenses increased by 150 basis points in the three months ended June 30, 2012 due to higher employee incentive compensation costs. For the nine-month period, they decreased by 160 basis points due to increases in revenues from the prior year.


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LAND AND LOT POSITION AND HOMES IN INVENTORY

Our inventory investment strategy includes entering into new lot option contracts to purchase finished lots in our operating markets to increase sales volumes and profitability. We attempt to renegotiate existing lot option contracts when necessary to reduce our lot costs and better match the scheduled lot purchases with new home demand in each community. We are also selectively increasing our investments in land acquisition, land development and housing inventory to meet housing demand and expand our operations in desirable markets. We also manage our inventory of homes under construction relative to demand in each of our markets, including selectively starting construction on unsold homes to capture new home demand, monitoring the number and aging of unsold homes and aggressively marketing our unsold, completed homes in inventory.

The following is a summary of our land and lot position and homes in inventory at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011:
 
As of June 30, 2012
 
As of September 30, 2011
 
Land/Lots
Owned
 
Lots
Controlled
Under Lot
Option and
Similar
Contracts (1)
 
Total
Land/Lots
Owned and
Controlled
 
Homes
in
Inventory
 
Land/Lots
Owned
 
Lots
Controlled
Under Lot
Option and
Similar
Contracts (1)
 
Total
Land/Lots
Owned and
Controlled
 
Homes
in
Inventory
East
11,300

 
5,500

 
16,800

 
1,400
 
9,900

 
4,700

 
14,600

 
1,300
Midwest
4,800

 
1,200

 
6,000

 
800
 
5,300

 
500

 
5,800

 
600
Southeast
24,000

 
12,100

 
36,100

 
2,900
 
22,500

 
9,200

 
31,700

 
2,600
South Central
23,000

 
17,900

 
40,900

 
4,000
 
21,700

 
9,700

 
31,400

 
3,500
Southwest
5,000

 
2,100

 
7,100

 
1,000
 
5,300

 
1,100

 
6,400

 
900
West
21,700

 
2,000

 
23,700

 
2,100
 
21,100

 
1,700

 
22,800

 
1,600
 
89,800

 
40,800

 
130,600

 
12,200
 
85,800

 
26,900

 
112,700

 
10,500
 
69
%
 
31
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
76
%
 
24
%
 
100
%
 
 


(1)
Excludes approximately 3,900 and 8,000 lots at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, representing lots controlled under lot option contracts for which we do not expect to exercise our option to purchase the land or lots, but the underlying contracts have yet to be terminated. We have reserved the deposits related to these contracts.

At June 30, 2012, we owned or controlled approximately 130,600 lots, compared to approximately 112,700 lots at September 30, 2011. Of the 130,600 total lots, we controlled approximately 40,800 lots (31%), with a total remaining purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion, through land and lot option purchase contracts with a total of $20.4 million in earnest money deposits. At June 30, 2012, approximately 23,300 of our owned lots were finished.

We had a total of approximately 12,200 homes in inventory, including approximately 1,100 model homes at June 30, 2012, compared to approximately 10,500 homes in inventory, including approximately 1,100 model homes at September 30, 2011. Of our total homes in inventory, approximately 5,600 were unsold at both June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011. At June 30, 2012, approximately 2,100 of our unsold homes were completed, of which approximately 400 homes had been completed for more than six months. At September 30, 2011, approximately 2,800 of our unsold homes were completed, of which approximately 600 homes had been completed for more than six months.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – FINANCIAL SERVICES

The following tables set forth key operating and financial data for our financial services operations, comprising DHI Mortgage and our subsidiary title companies, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
Number of first-lien loans originated or brokered by DHI Mortgage for D.R. Horton homebuyers
 
2,952

 
2,788

 
6
%
 
7,942

 
7,198

 
10
%
Number of homes closed by D.R. Horton
 
4,957

 
4,555

 
9
%
 
13,315

 
11,708

 
14
%
DHI Mortgage capture rate
 
60
%
 
61
%
 
 
 
60
%
 
61
%
 
 
Number of total loans originated or brokered by DHI Mortgage for D.R. Horton homebuyers
 
2,963

 
2,809

 
5
%
 
7,974

 
7,259

 
10
%
Total number of loans originated or brokered by DHI Mortgage
 
3,516

 
3,257

 
8
%
 
9,580

 
8,526

 
12
%
Captive business percentage
 
84
%
 
86
%
 
 
 
83
%
 
85
%
 
 
Loans sold by DHI Mortgage to third parties
 
3,602

 
2,890

 
25
%
 
9,648

 
8,294

 
16
%
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
 
 
(In millions)
Loan origination fees
 
$
4.8

 
$
4.9

 
(2
)%
 
$
13.6

 
$
12.7

 
7
 %
Sale of servicing rights and gains from sale of mortgages
 
22.7

 
14.6

 
55
 %
 
50.5

 
38.6

 
31
 %
Recourse expense
 
(2.0
)
 
(3.5
)
 
(43
)%
 
(4.7
)
 
(7.7
)
 
(39
)%
Sale of servicing rights and gains from sale of mortgages, net
 
20.7

 
11.1

 
86
 %
 
45.8

 
30.9

 
48
 %
Other revenues
 
1.9

 
2.9

 
(34
)%
 
5.2

 
7.1

 
(27
)%
Reinsurance expense
 

 
(0.4
)
 
(100
)%
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.6
)
 
(25
)%
Other revenues, net
 
1.9

 
2.5

 
(24
)%
 
4.0

 
5.5

 
(27
)%
Total mortgage operations revenues
 
27.4

 
18.5

 
48
 %
 
63.4

 
49.1

 
29
 %
Title policy premiums, net
 
6.4

 
5.3

 
21
 %
 
17.0

 
13.9

 
22
 %
Total revenues
 
33.8

 
23.8

 
42
 %
 
80.4

 
63.0

 
28
 %
General and administrative expense
 
21.5

 
19.3

 
11
 %
 
59.9

 
56.4

 
6
 %
Interest expense
 
0.6

 
0.3

 
100
 %
 
2.4

 
0.7

 
243
 %
Interest and other (income)
 
(2.2
)
 
(2.5
)
 
(12
)%
 
(7.6
)
 
(6.7
)
 
13
 %
Income before income taxes
 
$
13.9

 
$
6.7

 
107
 %
 
$
25.7

 
$
12.6

 
104
 %

Financial Services Operating Margin Analysis 
 
 
Percentages of Financial Services Revenues (1)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Recourse and reinsurance expense
 
5.6
 %
 
14.1
 %
 
6.8
 %
 
12.9
 %
General and administrative expense
 
60.1
 %
 
69.7
 %
 
69.4
 %
 
78.0
 %
Interest expense
 
1.7
 %
 
1.1
 %
 
2.8
 %
 
1.0
 %
Interest and other (income)
 
(6.1
)%
 
(9.0
)%
 
(8.8
)%
 
(9.3
)%
Income before income taxes
 
38.8
 %
 
24.2
 %
 
29.8
 %
 
17.4
 %
 
(1)
Excludes the effects of recourse and reinsurance charges on financial services revenues

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Mortgage Loan Activity

The volume of loans originated and brokered by our mortgage operations is directly related to the number of homes closed by our homebuilding operations. In the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, total first-lien loans originated or brokered by DHI Mortgage for our homebuyers increased by 6% and 10%, respectively, reflecting increases of 9% and 14% in the number of homes closed by our homebuilding operations. The percentage increases in loans originated were lower than the percentage increases in the number of homes closed due to a slight decrease in our mortgage capture rate (the percentage of total home closings by our homebuilding operations for which DHI Mortgage handled the homebuyers’ financing) to 60% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, from 61%, in the comparable prior year periods.

Home closings from our homebuilding operations constituted 84% and 83% of DHI Mortgage loan originations in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to 86% and 85% in the comparable periods of 2011. These rates reflect DHI Mortgage’s continued focus on supporting the captive business provided by our homebuilding operations.

The number of loans sold to third-party purchasers increased by 25% and 16% in the three and nine months ended 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011. Virtually all of the mortgage loans originated during the nine months ended 2012 and mortgage loans held for sale on June 30, 2012 were eligible for sale to the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). Approximately 73% of the mortgage loans sold by DHI Mortgage during the nine months ended June 30, 2012 were sold to one major financial institution that provided the best price and execution. On an ongoing basis, we are negotiating with other institutions to establish additional loan purchase options. If we are unable to sell mortgage loans to additional purchasers on attractive terms, our ability to originate and sell mortgage loans at competitive prices could be limited, which would negatively affect profitability.

Financial Services Revenues and Expenses

Revenues from the financial services segment increased 42% and 28%, to $33.8 million and $80.4 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from $23.8 million and $63.0 million in the comparable periods of 2011. The volume of loans sold increased 25% and 16% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and revenues from the sale of servicing rights and gains from sale of mortgages increased 55% and 31%, respectively. Loan sale revenue increased at a higher rate than loan sale volume primarily due to improved loan sale execution in the secondary market. Loan origination fees decreased 2% and increased 7%, compared to increases in the number of loans originated of 8% and 12% during the same periods. Loan origination fees decreased primarily due to pricing decreases in some of our markets.

Charges related to recourse obligations were $2.0 million and $4.7 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $3.5 million and $7.7 million in the same periods of 2011. The calculation of our required repurchase loss reserve is based upon an analysis of repurchase requests received, our actual repurchases and losses through the disposition of such loans or requests, discussions with our mortgage purchasers and analysis of the mortgages we originated. While we believe that we have adequately reserved for losses on known and projected repurchase requests, if either actual repurchases or the losses incurred resolving those repurchases exceed our expectations, additional recourse expense may be incurred. Additionally, a subsidiary of ours reinsured a portion of the private mortgage insurance written on loans originated by DHI Mortgage in prior years. Charges to increase reserves for expected losses on the reinsured loans were $0 and $1.2 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to $0.4 million and $1.6 million in the same periods of 2011.

Financial services general and administrative (G&A) expense increased 11% and 6%, to $21.5 million and $59.9 million in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from the comparable periods of 2011. As a percentage of financial services revenues (excluding the effects of recourse and reinsurance expense), G&A expense was 60.1% and 69.4% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, decreasing from 69.7% and 78.0% in the comparable periods of 2011. Fluctuations in financial services G&A expense as a percentage of revenues can be expected to occur as some expenses are not directly related to mortgage loan volume or to changes in the amount of revenue earned.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONSOLIDATED

Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

Income before income taxes for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 was $72.2 million and $143.7 million, respectively, compared to income before income taxes of $28.9 million and a loss before income taxes of $21.8 million for the same periods of 2011. The difference in our operating results for the current year periods compared to a year ago is primarily due to a higher volume of homes closed which resulted in higher revenues, a higher gross profit margin and lower interest expense.

Income Taxes

Our income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 was $715.6 million and $712.5 million, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and income tax benefit of $57.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2011. The income tax benefit in the current year periods is due primarily to a $716.7 million reduction of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the current quarter. The benefit from income taxes in the prior year nine-month period was due to us receiving a favorable result from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a ruling request concerning capitalization of inventory costs.

At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, we had net deferred tax assets of $795.1 million and $848.5 million, respectively, offset by valuation allowances of $78.4 million and $848.5 million, respectively. The realization of our deferred tax assets depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we evaluated both positive and negative evidence and determined it was more likely than not that the substantial majority of our deferred tax assets will be realized, which resulted in the reduction of $716.7 million of the valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets.

In our evaluation of the need for and level of a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets, the most significant piece of evidence considered was the objective, direct positive evidence related to our recent financial results. We have generated pre-tax income in each of the five immediately preceding consecutive quarters totaling $206.4 million, and we generated more pre-tax income in the current quarter than in any of the four previous quarters. We closed 4,957 homes and earned $72.2 million of pre-tax income during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and closed 13,315 homes and earned $143.7 million of pre-tax income during the nine months ended June 30, 2012. A significant contributor to our increased profitability is our reduced debt and interest costs. The value of our net sales orders for the current quarter and the value of our sales order backlog at June 30, 2012 increased 32% and 40%, respectively, compared to the prior year. Based on our sales order backlog of 7,311 homes at June 30, 2012, we expect to close more homes and generate more pre-tax income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 than we did in the current quarter. Additionally, we believe we will increase our pre-tax income in future years, as we are utilizing our balance sheet and liquidity position to invest in opportunities to sustain and grow our operations. If industry conditions weaken from current levels, we expect to be able to adjust our operations to maintain long-term profitability. While our expectations are that annual pre-tax income will grow, if annual pre-tax income in future years remains flat with the current level, we estimate that we will realize all of our current federal net operating losses in less than five years and will be able to absorb all federal deductible temporary differences as they reverse in future years.

In prior periods, a significant part of the negative evidence we considered was our three-year cumulative pre-tax loss position. At June 30, 2012 we had cumulative pre-tax income for the last three years of $26.1 million, so this piece of negative evidence was no longer considered to be as significant. Other negative evidence we considered was our previous losses incurred during the housing market decline, the current overall weakness in the economy and the housing market, the restrictive mortgage lending environment and our gross margins, which are currently lower than historical levels before the housing downturn. Based on our evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, we concluded that the objective, direct positive evidence related to our operating results achieved during the recent challenging economic and housing market conditions and the sustainability of current pre-tax income levels outweighed the negative evidence and that it is more likely than not that the substantial majority of our deferred tax assets will be realized.

We have a valuation allowance of $78.4 million because it is more likely than not that a portion of our state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized due to the more limited carryforward periods that exist in certain states, and also because when a change in a valuation allowance is recognized in an interim period, a portion of the valuation allowance to be reversed is allocated to the remaining interim periods. Therefore, we expect a portion of the remaining $78.4 million valuation allowance to reverse in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.


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We had income taxes receivable of $12.9 million and $12.4 million at June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, that relates to a federal tax refund we expect to receive. During the second quarter of 2012, after concluding its audit of our fiscal year ended 2006 and 2007 tax returns, the IRS submitted its report to the U.S. Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation (Committee). We expect the review and approval from the Committee will be completed during the current fiscal year at which time we will receive the $12.9 million income taxes receivable.

A reduction of $3.3 million in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest is reasonably possible within the current fiscal year, which would be reflected as a benefit from income taxes.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

We have historically funded our homebuilding and financial services operations with cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under bank credit facilities and the issuance of new debt securities. During the past few years, we generated cash flows through reductions in assets, income tax refunds and profitable operations. These cash flows allowed us to increase our liquidity and strengthen our balance sheet, providing us with the operational flexibility to invest in market opportunities and adjust to changing homebuilding market conditions. We intend to maintain adequate liquidity and balance sheet strength, and we regularly evaluate opportunities to access the capital markets as they become available.

At June 30, 2012, our ratio of net homebuilding debt to total capital was 18.3%, compared to 19.9% at June 30, 2011 and 18.0% at September 30, 2011. Net homebuilding debt to total capital consists of homebuilding notes payable net of cash and marketable securities divided by total capital net of cash and marketable securities (homebuilding notes payable net of cash and marketable securities plus total equity). In the near term, we intend to maintain a ratio of net homebuilding debt to total capital below our historic target operating range of 45%. However, future period-end net homebuilding debt to total capital ratios may be higher than the 18.3% ratio achieved at June 30, 2012.

We believe that the ratio of net homebuilding debt to total capital is useful in understanding the leverage employed in our homebuilding operations and comparing us with other homebuilders. We exclude the debt of our financial services business because it is separately capitalized and its obligation under its repurchase agreement is substantially collateralized and not guaranteed by our parent company or any of our homebuilding entities. Because of its capital function, we include our homebuilding cash and marketable securities as a reduction of our homebuilding debt and total capital. For comparison to our ratios of net homebuilding debt to capital above, at June 30, 2012 and 2011, and at September 30, 2011, our ratios of homebuilding debt to total capital, without netting cash and marketable securities balances, were 35.8%, 40.5% and 37.7%, respectively.

We believe that our existing cash resources and our mortgage repurchase facility provide sufficient liquidity to fund our near-term working capital needs and debt obligations. We regularly assess our projected capital requirements to fund future growth in our business, repay our longer-term debt obligations, and support our other general corporate and operational needs, and we regularly evaluate our opportunities to raise additional capital. As market conditions permit, we may issue new debt or equity securities through the public capital markets or obtain additional bank financing to fund our projected capital requirements or provide additional liquidity.

Homebuilding Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Equivalents — At June 30, 2012, we had available homebuilding cash and cash equivalents of $884.3 million.

Marketable Securities — At June 30, 2012, we had marketable securities of $283.7 million. Our marketable securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities, government agency securities, corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit.

Secured Letter of Credit Agreements — We have secured letter of credit agreements which require us to deposit cash, in an amount approximating the balance of letters of credit outstanding, as collateral with the issuing banks. At June 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, the amount of cash restricted for this purpose totaled $39.6 million and $47.5 million, respectively, and is included in homebuilding restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets.

Public Unsecured Debt - In May 2012, we issued $350 million principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due May 15, 2017, with interest payable semi-annually. The annual effective interest rate of the notes, after giving effect to the amortization of deferred financing costs is 5.0%.


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The indentures governing our senior notes impose restrictions on the creation of secured debt and liens. At June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all of the limitations and restrictions that form a part of the public debt obligations.

Shelf Registration Statement — We have an automatically effective universal shelf registration statement filed with the SEC in September 2009, registering debt and equity securities which we may issue from time to time in amounts to be determined. We anticipate filing a new universal shelf registration statement that will register debt and equity securities prior to the expiration of our current universal shelf registration statement in September 2012.

Financial Services Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Equivalents — At June 30, 2012, the amount of financial services cash and cash equivalents was $20.6 million.

Mortgage Repurchase Facility — Our mortgage subsidiary, DHI Mortgage, has a mortgage repurchase facility that is accounted for as a secured financing. The mortgage repurchase facility provides financing and liquidity to DHI Mortgage by facilitating purchase transactions in which DHI Mortgage transfers eligible loans to the counterparties against the transfer of funds by the counterparties, thereby becoming purchased loans. DHI Mortgage then has the right and obligation to repurchase the purchased loans upon their sale to third-party purchasers in the secondary market or within specified time frames from 45 to 120 days in accordance with the terms of the mortgage repurchase facility. In March 2012, the mortgage repurchase facility was renewed and amended. The committed capacity of the facility remains at $180 million; however, the capacity can be increased to $225 million. Increases in borrowing capacity in excess of $180 million are provided on an uncommitted basis and at a higher borrowing cost than committed borrowings. Additionally, the term of the facility was extended to March 3, 2013.

As of June 30, 2012, $251.7 million of mortgage loans held for sale were pledged under the mortgage repurchase facility. These mortgage loans had a collateral value of $238.0 million. DHI Mortgage has the option to fund a portion of its repurchase obligations in advance. As a result of advance paydowns totaling $91.3 million, DHI Mortgage had an obligation of $146.7 million outstanding under the mortgage repurchase facility at June 30, 2012 at a 2.8% annual interest rate.

The mortgage repurchase facility is not guaranteed by either D.R. Horton, Inc. or any of the subsidiaries that guarantee our homebuilding debt. The facility contains financial covenants as to the mortgage subsidiary’s minimum required tangible net worth, its maximum allowable ratio of debt to tangible net worth and its minimum required liquidity. These covenants are measured and reported monthly. At June 30, 2012, DHI Mortgage was in compliance with all of the conditions and covenants of the mortgage repurchase facility.

In the past, our mortgage subsidiary has been able to renew or extend its mortgage credit facility on satisfactory terms prior to its maturity, and obtain temporary additional commitments through amendments to the credit agreement during periods of higher than normal volumes of mortgages held for sale. The liquidity of our financial services business depends upon its continued ability to renew and extend the mortgage repurchase facility or to obtain other additional financing in sufficient capacities.

Operating Cash Flow Activities

In the nine months ended June 30, 2012, we used $177.2 million of cash in our operating activities, compared to $75.3 million in the prior year period, which reflects cash used to invest in additional land and lot inventory, as well as to increase homes under construction to support the seasonal increase in our sales during the spring and early summer.

We have a substantial amount of liquidity resulting from the net cash provided by our operating activities during the past few years. This liquidity gives us the flexibility to determine the appropriate operating strategy for each of our communities and to take advantage of opportunities in the market. Over the past several years, we have purchased or contracted to purchase finished lots in most of our markets to increase sales and home closing volumes, while we have generally limited our purchases of undeveloped land and our development spending on land we own to smaller projects or phases which yield finished lot quantities in line with expected near-term home production. As our sales demand and profitability has improved, we have chosen to use cash from operations to increase our homes in inventory, and we are increasing our use of cash from operations to selectively invest in land acquisition, land development and housing inventory opportunities to meet housing demand and expand our operations in desirable markets.


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Investing Cash Flow Activities

In the nine months ended June 30, 2012, net cash used in our investing activities was $8.1 million, compared to $14.5 million in the prior year period. During the current year period, $188.7 million was used to purchase marketable securities, and proceeds from the sale or maturity of securities during the period totaled $196.8 million. In the prior year period, $259.7 million was used to purchase marketable securities, and proceeds from the sale or maturity of securities totaled $254.7 million. Additionally, in the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we used $23.8 million and $12.8 million, respectively, to purchase property and equipment, including model home furniture, office and technology equipment and office buildings to support our operations. Also affecting our investing cash flows are changes in restricted cash, which decreased $7.6 million and $3.3 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Changes in restricted cash are primarily due to fluctuations in the balance of our outstanding letters of credit.

Financing Cash Flow Activities

During the last three years, most of our short-term financing needs have been funded with cash generated from operations and borrowings available under our financial services credit facility. Long-term financing needs of our homebuilding operations have historically been funded with the issuance of senior unsecured debt securities through the public capital markets.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, we issued $350 million principal amount of 4.75% senior notes, and we repurchased $10.8 million principal amount of our 6.5% senior notes due 2016 for an aggregate purchase price of $10.6 million, plus accrued interest. During the nine months ended June 30, 2011, we repaid, through maturities, redemptions and repurchases, a total of $312.2 million principal amount of various issues of senior notes for an aggregate purchase price of $322.4 million, plus accrued interest.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per common share, which was paid on May 22, 2012 to stockholders of record on May 8, 2012. In July 2012, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per common share, payable on August 24, 2012 to stockholders of record on August 13, 2012. Quarterly cash dividends of $0.0375 per common share were declared in the comparable quarters of fiscal 2011. The declaration of future cash dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, cash flows, capital requirements, our financial condition and general business conditions.

Changes in Capital Structure

On August 1, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of debt securities and $100 million of our common stock effective through July 31, 2012. At June 30, 2012, $412.1 million of the debt authorization was remaining and all of the common stock authorization was remaining. On July 25, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of debt securities and $100 million of our common stock effective through July 31, 2013.

In May 2012, we issued $350 million principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due May 15, 2017, with interest payable semi-annually.

In recent years, our primary non-operating use of available capital has been to repay debt, and in fiscal 2011 we also made limited stock repurchases. We regularly evaluate our alternatives for future non-operating uses of our available capital, including debt repayments, dividend payments or common stock repurchases, while considering the overall level of our cash balances needed to support our operations and our balance sheet leverage and liquidity targets. As our sales demand and profitability has improved, our operating uses of capital have increased and our debt repayments have decreased as compared to the past several years.

We also regularly assess our projected capital requirements to fund future growth in our business, repay our longer-term debt obligations, and support our other general corporate and operational needs, and we regularly evaluate our opportunities to raise additional capital. As market conditions permit, we may issue new debt or equity securities through the public capital markets or obtain additional bank financing to fund our projected capital requirements or provide additional liquidity.


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CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS, COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Our primary contractual cash obligations for our homebuilding and financial services segments are payments under our debt agreements and lease payments under operating leases. We expect to fund our contractual obligations in the ordinary course of business through a combination of our existing cash resources, cash flows generated from profits, renewed, amended or new mortgage repurchase facilities or other bank financing, and the issuance of new debt or equity securities through the public capital markets as market conditions may permit.

At June 30, 2012, our homebuilding operations had outstanding letters of credit of $39.5 million, all of which were cash collateralized, and surety bonds of $534.5 million, issued by third parties, to secure performance under various contracts. We expect that our performance obligations secured by these letters of credit and bonds will generally be completed in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the applicable contractual terms. When we complete our performance obligations, the related letters of credit and bonds are generally released shortly thereafter, leaving us with no continuing obligations. We have no material third-party guarantees.

Our mortgage subsidiary enters into various commitments related to the lending activities of our mortgage operations. Further discussion of these commitments is provided in Item 3 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” under Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

We enter into land and lot option purchase contracts to acquire land or lots for the construction of homes. Lot option contracts enable us to control significant lot positions with limited capital investment and substantially reduce the risks associated with land ownership and development. Within the land and lot option purchase contracts at June 30, 2012, there were a limited number of contracts, representing $9.5 million of remaining purchase price, subject to specific performance clauses which may require us to purchase the land or lots upon the land sellers meeting their obligations. Further discussion of our land option contracts is provided in the “Land and Lot Position and Homes in Inventory” section included herein.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

As disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, our most critical accounting policies relate to revenue recognition, inventories and cost of sales, land and lot option purchase contracts, goodwill, warranty, legal claims and insurance, income taxes and stock-based compensation. Since September 30, 2011, there have been no significant changes to those critical accounting policies.

SEASONALITY

Prior to the recent downturn in the homebuilding industry which began to affect our seasonal patterns in fiscal 2007, we experienced relatively predictable seasonal variations in our quarterly operating results and capital requirements. We began to experience our normal seasonality pattern again in both fiscal 2011 and 2012. We generally have more homes under construction, close more homes and have greater revenues and operating income in the third and fourth quarters of our fiscal year. The seasonal activity increases our working capital requirements for our homebuilding operations during the third and fourth fiscal quarters and increases our funding requirements for the mortgages we originate in our financial services segment at the end of these quarters. As a result of seasonal activity, our quarterly results of operations and financial position at the end of a particular fiscal quarter are not necessarily representative of the balance of our fiscal year.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements contained in this report, as well as in other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, statements made by us in periodic press releases and oral statements we make to analysts, stockholders and the press in the course of presentations about us, may be construed as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. These forward-looking statements typically include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “strategy,” “target,” “will” or other words of similar meaning. Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in this report and in any other of our reports or public statements may not approximate actual experience, and the expectations derived from them may not be realized, due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. As a result, actual results may differ materially from the expectations or results we discuss in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to:
a downturn in the homebuilding industry, including deterioration in industry or broader economic conditions;
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constriction of the credit markets, which could limit our ability to access capital and increase our costs of capital;
the reduction in availability of mortgage financing, increases in mortgage interest rates and the effects of government programs;
the level of success of our strategies in responding to conditions in the industry;
the impact of an inflationary or deflationary environment;
changes in general economic, real estate and other business conditions;
the risks associated with our inventory ownership position in changing market conditions;
supply risks for land, materials and labor;
changes in the costs of owning a home;
the effects of governmental regulations and environmental matters on our homebuilding operations;
the effects of governmental regulation on our financial services operations;
the uncertainties inherent in home warranty and construction defect claims matters;
our substantial debt and our ability to comply with related debt covenants, restrictions and limitations;
competitive conditions within our industry;
our ability to effect any future growth strategies successfully;
our ability to realize the full amount of our deferred income tax asset;
our ability to utilize the full amount of our tax losses, which could be substantially limited if we experience an ownership change as defined in the Internal Revenue Code; and
information technology failures and data security breaches.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K should be consulted. Additional information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance and risk factors that have the potential to affect us is contained in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" under Part II of this report and our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, including the section entitled “Risk Factors,” which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to interest rate risk on our long-term debt. We monitor our exposure to changes in interest rates and utilize both fixed and variable rate debt. For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the value of the debt instrument, but not our earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate debt, changes in interest rates generally do not impact the fair value of the debt instrument, but may affect our future earnings and cash flows. Except in very limited circumstances, we do not have an obligation to prepay fixed-rate debt prior to maturity and, as a result, interest rate risk and changes in fair value would not have a significant impact on our cash flows related to our fixed-rate debt until such time as we are required to refinance, repurchase or repay such debt.

We are exposed to interest rate risk associated with our mortgage loan origination services. We manage interest rate risk through the use of forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), Eurodollar Futures Contracts (EDFC) and put options on MBS and EDFC. Use of the term “hedging instruments” in the following discussion refers to these securities collectively, or in any combination. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) are extended to borrowers who have applied for loan funding and who meet defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs have a duration of less than six months. Some IRLCs are committed immediately to a specific purchaser through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments, while other IRLCs are funded prior to being committed to third-party purchasers. The hedging instruments related to IRLCs are classified and accounted for as derivative instruments in an economic hedge, with gains and losses recognized in current earnings. Hedging instruments related to funded, uncommitted loans are accounted for at fair value, with changes recognized in current earnings, along with changes in the fair value of the funded, uncommitted loans. The fair value change related to the hedging instruments generally offsets the fair value change in the uncommitted loans and the fair value change, which for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was not significant, is recognized in current earnings. At June 30, 2012, hedging instruments used to mitigate interest rate risk related to uncommitted mortgage loans held for sale and uncommitted IRLCs totaled a notional amount of $317.0 million. Uncommitted IRLCs totaled a notional amount of approximately $261.4 million and uncommitted mortgage loans held for sale totaled a notional amount of approximately $80.6 million at June 30, 2012.

The following table sets forth principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, effective weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value of our debt obligations as of June 30, 2012. The interest rate for our variable rate debt represents the interest rate on our mortgage repurchase facility. Because the mortgage repurchase facility is effectively secured by certain mortgage loans held for sale which are typically sold within 60 days, its outstanding balance is included as a variable rate maturity in the most current period presented. 
 
 
Three Months Ending September 30, 2012
 
Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
 
Fair Value at June 30, 2012
 
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
 
 
($ in millions)
Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
 
$
5.1

 
$
171.7

 
$
783.8

 
$
157.7

 
$
542.9

 
$
350.0

 
$

 
$
2,011.2

 
$
2,338.3

Average interest rate
 
8.5
%
 
7.0
%
 
8.3
%
 
5.4
%
 
6.4
%
 
5.0
%
 

 
6.8
%
 
 
Variable rate
 
$
146.7

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
146.7

 
$
146.7

Average interest rate
 
2.8
%
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2.8
%
 
 

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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files, furnishes, submits or otherwise provides the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by the Company under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, in such a manner as to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in lawsuits and other contingencies in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the liabilities arising from these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds our estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.

In August 2011, the Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) of the U.S. Department of Labor notified the Company that it was initiating an investigation to determine the Company's compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and, to the extent applicable, other laws enforced by WHD. The Company believes that its business practices are in compliance with the FLSA and other applicable laws enforced by WHD. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this investigation, nor can it reasonably estimate the potential costs that may be associated with its eventual resolution. Consequently, the Company has not recorded any associated liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

In addition to the risk factors previously identified in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011, we add the following risk factor related to information technology.

Information technology failures and data security breaches could harm our business.

We use information technology and other computer resources to carry out important operational and marketing activities and to maintain our business records. These information technology systems are dependent upon global communications providers, web browsers, telephone systems and other aspects of the Internet infrastructure that have experienced security breaches, cyber-attacks, significant systems failures and electrical outages in the past. A material network breach in the security of our information technology systems could include the theft of customer, employee or company data. In February 2012, we experienced a software security breach by unknown external sources in our Internet Loan Prequalification System, which could have resulted in some of our customers’ personal data being compromised. We investigated the breach with the assistance of information technology security experts, and we are working with local and federal law enforcement to aid in their investigation of the breach. Our investigations produced no evidence that any of our customers’ data was actually accessed or exported from our systems. A security breach such as the one we recently experienced or a significant and extended disruption in the functioning of our information technology systems could damage our reputation and cause us to lose customers, adversely impact our sales and revenue and require us to incur significant expense to address and remediate or otherwise resolve these kinds of issues. The release of confidential information as a result of a security breach may also lead to litigation or other proceedings against us by affected individuals or business partners, or by regulators, and the outcome of such proceedings, which could include penalties or fines, could have a material and adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial position. We may also be required to incur significant costs to protect against damages caused by these information technology failures or security breaches in the future.

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
 
(a)
 
Exhibits.
 
 
3.1

 
Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company dated January 31, 2006, and the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company dated March 18, 1992. (1)
 
 
3.2

 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company. (2)

 
 
4.1

 
Senior Debt Securities Indenture, dated as of May 1, 2012, between Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as trustee. (3)
 
 
4.2

 
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 1, 2012, among Company, the Guarantors named therein and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as trustee, relating to the 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2017 of Company. (4)
 
 
12.1

 
Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. (*)
 
 
31.1

 
Certificate of Chief Executive Officer provided pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (*)
 
 
31.2

 
Certificate of Chief Financial Officer provided pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (*)
 
 
32.1

 
Certificate provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. (*)
 
 
32.2

 
Certificate provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. (*)
 
 
101

 
The following financial statements from D.R. Horton, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, filed on July 27, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
*
Filed herewith.
 
(1)
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, filed with the SEC on February 2, 2006.
(2)
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2009, filed with the SEC on August 5, 2009.
(3)
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2012, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012.
(4)
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2012, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012.



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SIGNATURE

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.
 
 
 
 
 
D.R. HORTON, INC.
 
 
Date:
July 27, 2012
 
 
 
By: /s/ Bill W. Wheat
 
 
 
Bill W. Wheat, on behalf of D.R. Horton, Inc.,
 
 
 
as Executive Vice President and
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
 
 
 
Principal Accounting Officer)

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