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LENNAR CORP /NEW/ - Quarter Report: 2013 August (Form 10-Q)




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2013
Commission File Number: 1-11749
 
Lennar Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
95-4337490
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
700 Northwest 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(305) 559-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  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
ý
 
Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
 
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
Common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2013:
Class A 163,111,599
Class B   31,303,195






Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
August 31,
 
November 30,
 
2013 (1)
 
2012 (1)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
433,943

 
1,146,867

Restricted cash
17,845

 
8,096

Receivables, net
58,609

 
53,745

Inventories:
 
 
 
Finished homes and construction in progress
2,321,797

 
1,625,048

Land and land under development
3,734,380

 
3,119,804

Consolidated inventory not owned
472,754

 
326,861

Total inventories
6,528,931

 
5,071,713

Investments in unconsolidated entities
755,253

 
565,360

Other assets
957,848

 
956,070

 
8,752,429

 
7,801,851

Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
72,024

 
105,310

Defeasance cash to retire notes payable
78,032

 
223,813

Loans receivable, net
328,667

 
436,535

Loans held-for-sale
244,666

 

Real estate owned, held-for-sale
198,609

 
134,161

Real estate owned, held-and-used, net
440,656

 
601,022

Investments in unconsolidated entities
125,263

 
108,140

Other assets
66,223

 
38,379

 
1,554,140

 
1,647,360

Lennar Financial Services
709,024

 
912,995

Total assets
$
11,015,593

 
10,362,206

(1)
Under certain provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidations, (“ASC 810”) the Company is required to separately disclose on its condensed consolidated balance sheets the assets owned by consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and liabilities of consolidated VIEs as to which neither Lennar Corporation, or any of its subsidiaries, has any obligations.
As of August 31, 2013, total assets include $1,466.5 million related to consolidated VIEs of which $12.7 million is included in Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents, $2.3 million in Lennar Homebuilding receivables, net, $1.8 million in Lennar Homebuilding finished homes and construction in progress, $95.0 million in Lennar Homebuilding land and land under development, $244.0 million in Lennar Homebuilding consolidated inventory not owned, $15.8 million in Lennar Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities, $214.9 million in Lennar Homebuilding other assets, $46.9 million in Rialto Investments cash and cash equivalents, $78.0 million in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to retire notes payable, $268.4 million in Rialto Investments loans receivable, net, $122.7 million in Rialto Investments real estate owned, held-for-sale, $359.0 million in Rialto Investments real estate owned, held-and-used, net $0.7 million in Rialto Investments in unconsolidated entities and $4.3 million in Rialto Investments other assets.
As of November 30, 2012, total assets include $2,128.6 million related to consolidated VIEs of which $13.2 million is included in Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents, $6.0 million in Lennar Homebuilding receivables, net, $57.4 million in Lennar Homebuilding finished homes and construction in progress, $482.6 million in Lennar Homebuilding land and land under development, $65.2 million in Lennar Homebuilding consolidated inventory not owned, $43.7 million in Lennar Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities, $224.1 million in Lennar Homebuilding other assets, $104.8 million in Rialto Investments cash and cash equivalents, $223.8 million in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to retire notes payable, $350.2 million in Rialto Investments loans receivable, net, $94.2 million in Rialto Investments real estate owned, held-for-sale, $454.9 million in Rialto Investments real estate owned, held-and-used, net, $0.7 million in Rialto Investments in unconsolidated entities and $7.8 million in Rialto Investments other assets.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
August 31,
 
November 30,
 
2013 (2)
 
2012 (2)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
270,401

 
220,690

Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned
398,077

 
268,159

Senior notes and other debts payable
4,624,614

 
4,005,051

Other liabilities
707,633

 
635,524

 
6,000,725

 
5,129,424

Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
Notes payable and other liabilities
391,071

 
600,602

Lennar Financial Services
453,111

 
630,972

Total liabilities
6,844,907

 
6,360,998

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock

 

Class A common stock of $0.10 par value; Authorized: August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012
     - 300,000,000 shares; Issued: August 31, 2013 - 174,827,991 shares and November 30, 2012
     -172,397,149 shares
17,483

 
17,240

Class B common stock of $0.10 par value; Authorized: August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012
     - 90,000,000 shares; Issued: August 31, 2013 - 32,982,815 shares and November 30, 2012
     - 32,982,815 shares
3,298

 
3,298

Additional paid-in capital
2,411,675

 
2,421,941

Retained earnings
1,897,579

 
1,605,131

Treasury stock, at cost; August 31, 2013 - 11,708,564 Class A common stock and 1,679,620
     Class B common stock; November 30, 2012 - 12,152,816 Class A common stock and
     1,679,620 Class B common stock
(615,889
)
 
(632,846
)
Total stockholders’ equity
3,714,146

 
3,414,764

Noncontrolling interests
456,540

 
586,444

Total equity
4,170,686

 
4,001,208

Total liabilities and equity
$
11,015,593

 
10,362,206

(2)
As of August 31, 2013, total liabilities include $499.6 million related to consolidated VIEs as to which there was no recourse against the Company, of which $3.2 million is included in Lennar Homebuilding accounts payable, $193.1 million in Lennar Homebuilding liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned, $164.7 million in Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable, $5.4 million in Lennar Homebuilding other liabilities and $133.2 million in Rialto Investments notes payable and other liabilities.
As of November 30, 2012, total liabilities include $737.2 million related to consolidated VIEs as to which there was no recourse against the Company, of which $10.6 million is included in Lennar Homebuilding accounts payable, $35.9 million in Lennar Homebuilding liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned, $181.6 million in Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable, $15.7 million in Lennar Homebuilding other liabilities and $493.4 million in Rialto Investments notes payable and other liabilities.


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$
1,461,626

 
955,800

 
3,611,414

 
2,388,321

Lennar Financial Services
112,638

 
106,764

 
327,614

 
263,574

Rialto Investments
27,808

 
37,194

 
79,114

 
102,874

Total revenues
1,602,072

 
1,099,758

 
4,018,142

 
2,754,769

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
1,245,638

 
850,432

 
3,132,882

 
2,167,019

Lennar Financial Services
89,146

 
81,441

 
258,848

 
212,021

Rialto Investments
34,167

 
46,396

 
94,243

 
109,964

Corporate general and administrative
37,619

 
32,286

 
102,742

 
88,296

Total costs and expenses
1,406,570

 
1,010,555

 
3,588,715

 
2,577,300

Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) unconsolidated entities
10,345

 
(5,991
)
 
22,939

 
(14,289
)
Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net
(1,294
)
 
(5,406
)
 
286

 
11,419

Other interest expense
(22,230
)
 
(22,659
)
 
(73,370
)
 
(71,311
)
Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Earnings before income taxes
189,359

 
58,635

 
404,969

 
117,191

(Provision) benefit for income taxes
(67,205
)
 
12,776

 
(83,059
)
 
416,621

Net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests)
$
122,154

 
71,411

 
321,910

 
533,812

Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1)
1,492

 
(15,698
)
 
6,320

 
(20,968
)
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
120,662

 
87,109

 
315,590

 
554,780

Basic earnings per share
$
0.62

 
0.46

 
1.64

 
2.93

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.54

 
0.40

 
1.42

 
2.56

Cash dividends per each Class A and Class B common share
$
0.04

 
0.04

 
0.12

 
0.12

Comprehensive earnings attributable to Lennar
$
120,662

 
87,109

 
315,590

 
554,780

Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
1,492

 
(15,698
)
 
6,320

 
(20,968
)

(1)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 includes ($0.8) million and $4.6 million, respectively, of net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests related to the FDIC’s interest in the portfolio of real estate loans that the Company acquired in partnership with the FDIC. Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012 includes ($13.4) million and ($14.6) million, respectively, of net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests related to the FDIC’s interest in the portfolio of real estate loans that the Company acquired in partnership with the FDIC.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)


 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests)
$
321,910

 
533,812

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests) to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
21,683

 
20,368

Amortization of discount/premium on debt, net
17,641

 
16,107

Lennar Homebuilding equity in (earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities
(22,939
)
 
14,289

Distributions of earnings from Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities
718

 
1,005

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
(15,877
)
 
(37,578
)
Distributions of earnings from Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities
648

 
6,324

Share based compensation expense
23,527

 
24,181

Tax benefit from share-based awards
11,053

 
2,479

Excess tax benefits from share-based awards
(10,148
)
 
(1,572
)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
67,938

 
(422,418
)
Gains on retirement of Lennar Homebuilding other debts payable
(1,000
)
 
(988
)
Loss on partial redemption of Lennar Homebuilding senior notes

 
6,510

Unrealized and realized gains on Rialto Investments real estate owned
(38,056
)
 
(12,519
)
Impairments of Rialto Investments loans receivable and REO
23,970

 
30,156

Valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs
6,086

 
12,671

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
(7,476
)
 
5,626

Decrease in receivables
31,815

 
48,949

Increase in inventories, excluding valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs
(1,469,381
)
 
(554,873
)
Increase in other assets
(17,616
)
 
(25,422
)
Increase in Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale
(244,137
)
 

Decrease (increase) in Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale
156,799

 
(119,929
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
125,103

 
(37,685
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(1,017,739
)
 
(490,507
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Net additions of operating properties and equipment
(4,931
)
 
(3,201
)
Investments in and contributions to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities
(60,353
)
 
(55,687
)
Distributions of capital from Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities
155,011

 
26,538

Investments in and contributions to Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities
(41,483
)
 
(28,722
)
Distributions of capital from Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities
39,837

 
83,368

Decrease in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to retire notes payable
145,781

 
33,411

Receipts of principal payments on Rialto Investments loans receivable
49,560

 
52,913

Proceeds from sales of Rialto Investments real estate owned
182,220

 
121,848

Improvements to Rialto Investments real estate owned
(7,862
)
 
(10,288
)
Purchases of loans receivables
(5,450
)
 

Purchases of Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale
(28,708
)
 
(7,224
)
Proceeds from sales of Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale
2,486

 
10,853

(Increase) decrease in Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-investment, net
(706
)
 
3,114

Purchases of Lennar Financial Services investment securities
(21,504
)
 
(5,205
)
Proceeds from maturities of Lennar Financial Services investment securities
30,146

 
19,232

Net cash provided by investing activities
$
434,044

 
240,950


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)


 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net borrowings under unsecured revolving credit facility
$
100,000

 

Net repayments under Lennar Financial Services debt
(167,710
)
 
(52,420
)
Borrowings under Rialto Investments warehouse repurchase facility
133,103

 

Proceeds from senior notes
500,000

 
400,000

Proceeds from convertible senior notes

 
50,000

Redemption of senior notes
(63,001
)
 
(210,862
)
Debt issuance costs
(5,189
)
 
(4,814
)
Principal repayments on Rialto Investments notes payable
(360,956
)
 
(170,889
)
Proceeds from other borrowings
76,966

 
31,561

Principal payments on other borrowings
(187,648
)
 
(58,929
)
Exercise of land option contracts from an unconsolidated land investment venture
(27,329
)
 
(48,242
)
Receipts related to noncontrolling interests
579

 
1,046

Payments related to noncontrolling interests
(174,853
)
 
(480
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based awards
10,148

 
1,572

Common stock:
 
 
 
Issuances
33,945

 
16,323

Repurchases
(191
)
 

Dividends
(23,142
)
 
(22,755
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(155,278
)
 
(68,889
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(738,973
)
 
(318,446
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,310,743

 
1,163,604

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
571,770

 
845,158

Summary of cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$
433,943

 
692,004

Lennar Financial Services
65,803

 
80,475

Rialto Investments
72,024

 
72,679

 
$
571,770

 
845,158

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
Non-cash contributions to unconsolidated entities
$
254,317

 
7,612

Inventory acquired in satisfaction of other assets including investments available-for-sale
$

 
91,554

Non-cash purchases of investments available-for-sale
$

 
12,520

Purchases of inventories and other assets financed by sellers
$
126,148

 
53,159

Non-cash reduction of equity due to purchase of noncontrolling interest
$
103,391

 

Non-cash purchase of noncontrolling interests
$
63,500

 

Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
Real estate owned acquired in satisfaction/partial satisfaction of loans receivable
$
53,849

 
160,754


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
(1)
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lennar Corporation and all subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities in which Lennar Corporation has a controlling interest and VIEs (see Note 15) in which Lennar Corporation is deemed to be the primary beneficiary (the “Company”). The Company’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in VIEs in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, are accounted for by the equity method. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended November 30, 2012. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been made.
The Company has historically experienced, and expects to continue to experience, variability in quarterly results. The condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Rialto Management Fees Revenue
The Rialto Investments segment provides services to a variety of legal entities and investment vehicles such as funds, joint ventures, co-invests, and other private equity structures to manage their respective investments. As a result, Rialto earns and receives management fees, underwriting fees and due diligence fees. These fees related to the Rialto Investments segment are included in Rialto Investments revenue and are recorded over the period in which the services are performed, fees are determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Rialto receives investment management fees from investment vehicles based on 1) a percentage of committed capital during the commitment period and after the commitment period ends and 2) a percentage of drawn commitments less the portion of such drawn commitments utilized to acquire investments that have been sold (in whole or in part) or liquidated (except to the extent such drawn commitments are subsequently reinvested in other investments) or completely written off. Fees earned for underwriting and due diligence services are based on actual costs incurred. In certain situations, Rialto may earn additional fees when the return on assets managed exceeds contractually established thresholds. Such revenue is only booked when the contract terms are met, the contract is at, or near, completion and the amounts are known and collectability is reasonably assured. Since such revenue is recognized at the end of the life of the investment vehicle, after substantially all of the assets have been sold and investment gains and losses realized, the possibility of claw backs is limited. The Company believes the way it records Rialto Investments' management fees revenue is a significant accounting policy because it represents a significant portion of the Rialto Investments segment's revenues and is expected to continue to grow in the future as the segment manages more assets.
Rialto Mortgage Finance
Loans held-for-sale and Derivative Instruments – The originated mortgage loans are classified as Loans held-for-sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and are recorded at fair value. The Company elected the fair value option for its loans held-for-sale in accordance with ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, which permits entities to measure various financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on a contract-by-contract basis. Management believes that carrying loans held-for-sale at fair value improves financial reporting by mitigating volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring the fair value of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments are reflected in Rialto Investments' revenues in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Interest income on these loans is calculated based on the interest rate of the loan and is recorded within Rialto Investments' revenues in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Substantially all of the mortgage loans originated are sold within a short period of time in a securitization on a servicing released, non-recourse basis; although, the Company remains liable for certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties related to loan sales.
In the normal course of business, the Company uses derivative financial instruments as a hedge to these loans during the period from when the Company has originated the loan until the time in which the loan is sold. These derivatives are used for risk management purposes to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in mortgage-related interest rates as well as lessen its credit

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risk. The Company hedges its interest rate exposure by entering into interest rate swap futures which had a notional outstanding balance of $195.7 million as of August 31, 2013. Credit exposure is managed at a portfolio level by entering into credit default swaps. As of August 31, 2013, Rialto had a notional outstanding balance of $170.0 million, consisting of both single “A”, “AAA” and “BBB” rated CMBX swaps. The Company does not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. The Company believes the way it records Rialto Investments' revenues related to its loans held-for-sale is a significant accounting policy because while it currently represents a small portion of the Rialto Investments' revenues, it is expected to continue to grow in the future as the segment grows its mortgage finance business.
Reclassifications/Revisions
Subsequent to the issuance of the November 30, 2012 consolidated financial statements, the Company determined it needed to revise its disclosures and presentations with respect to the supplemental financial information included in Note 17 and filed an amended Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2012 and Form 10-Q for the three months ended February 28, 2013. These revisions did not affect the Company's consolidated financial statements and relate solely to transactions between Lennar Corporation and its subsidiaries and only impact the Supplemental Consolidating Financial Statements that are presented as supplemental information. As such, the supplemental financial information included in Note 17 has been revised for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012.
Certain prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2013 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the Company's results of operations.
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 condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(2)
Operating and Reporting Segments
The Company’s operating segments are aggregated into reportable segments, based primarily upon similar economic characteristics, geography and product type. The Company’s reportable segments consist of:
(1) Homebuilding East
(2) Homebuilding Central
(3) Homebuilding West
(4) Homebuilding Southeast Florida
(5) Homebuilding Houston
(6) Lennar Financial Services
(7) Rialto Investments
Information about homebuilding activities in states which are not economically similar to other states in the same geographic area is grouped under “Homebuilding Other,” which is not considered a reportable segment.
Evaluation of segment performance is based primarily on operating earnings (loss) before income taxes. Operations of the Company’s homebuilding segments primarily include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development and sale of residential land directly and through the Company’s unconsolidated entities. Operating earnings (loss) for the homebuilding segments consist of revenues generated from the sales of homes and land, equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities and other income (expense), net, less the cost of homes sold and land sold, selling, general and administrative expenses and other interest expense of the segment.
The Company’s reportable homebuilding segments and all other homebuilding operations not required to be reported separately have operations located in:
East: Florida(1), Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Central: Arizona, Colorado and Texas(2) 
West: California and Nevada
Southeast Florida: Southeast Florida
Houston: Houston, Texas
Other: Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington

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(1)Florida in the East reportable segment excludes Southeast Florida, which is its own reportable segment.
(2)Texas in the Central reportable segment excludes Houston, Texas, which is its own reportable segment.
Operations of the Lennar Financial Services segment include mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of the Company’s homes and others. The Lennar Financial Services segment sells substantially all of the loans it originates within a short period in the secondary mortgage market, the majority of which are sold on a servicing released, non-recourse basis. After the loans are sold, the Company retains potential liability for possible claims by purchasers that it breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreements. Lennar Financial Services’ operating earnings consist of revenues generated primarily from mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services, less the cost of such services and certain selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by the segment. The Lennar Financial Services segment operates generally in the same states as the Company’s homebuilding operations, as well as in other states.
Operations of the Rialto Investments (“Rialto”) segment include sourcing, underwriting, pricing, managing and ultimately monetizing real estate and real estate related assets, as well as providing similar services to others in markets across the country. Rialto’s operating earnings consists of revenues generated primarily from accretable interest income associated with portfolios of real estate loans acquired in partnership with the FDIC and other portfolios of real estate loans and assets acquired, asset management, due diligence and underwriting fees derived from the segment's Real Estate Funds, fees for sub-advisory services, revenues generated by the new Rialto Mortgage Finance ("RMF") business, which was formed to originate and securitize five, seven and ten year commercial first mortgage loans, other income (expense), net, consisting primarily of net gains upon foreclosure of real estate owned (“REO”) and net gains on sale of REO, and equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities, less the costs incurred by the segment for managing portfolios, REO expenses and other general administrative expenses.
Each reportable segment follows the same accounting policies described in Note 1 – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended November 30, 2012, as well as the Rialto management fees revenue and Rialto Mortgage Finance ("RMF") loans held-for sale significant accounting policies described in Note 1 of this Form 10-Q. Operational results of each segment are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred had the segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
Financial information relating to the Company’s operations was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Homebuilding East
$
1,826,636

 
1,565,439

Homebuilding Central
940,764

 
729,300

Homebuilding West
3,151,425

 
2,396,515

Homebuilding Southeast Florida
739,809

 
603,360

Homebuilding Houston
328,000

 
273,605

Homebuilding Other (1)
943,672

 
724,461

Rialto Investments (2)
1,554,140

 
1,647,360

Lennar Financial Services
709,024

 
912,995

Corporate and unallocated
822,123

 
1,509,171

Total assets
$
11,015,593

 
10,362,206

(1)
Includes assets related to the Company's Multifamily business of $155.5 million and $29.1 million as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively. The Company's net investment in the multifamily business as of August 31, 2013 was $120.1 million.
(2)
Consists primarily of assets of consolidated VIEs (see Note 8).

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding East
$
510,787

 
328,983

 
1,233,008

 
883,965

Homebuilding Central
205,523

 
138,728

 
536,329

 
339,005

Homebuilding West
303,952

 
179,114

 
747,592

 
459,909

Homebuilding Southeast Florida
119,849

 
106,876

 
315,583

 
227,543

Homebuilding Houston
192,962

 
136,075

 
446,874

 
323,364

Homebuilding Other
128,553

 
66,024

 
332,028

 
154,535

Lennar Financial Services
112,638

 
106,764

 
327,614

 
263,574

Rialto Investments
27,808

 
37,194

 
79,114

 
102,874

Total revenues (1)
$
1,602,072

 
1,099,758

 
4,018,142

 
2,754,769

Operating earnings (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding East
$
78,523

 
26,230

 
154,208

 
66,468

Homebuilding Central
11,102

 
10,012

 
37,895

 
15,394

Homebuilding West
58,253

 
(266
)
 
116,554

 
(17,244
)
Homebuilding Southeast Florida (2)
25,367

 
14,882

 
63,539

 
45,692

Homebuilding Houston
27,893

 
15,746

 
52,425

 
30,524

Homebuilding Other
1,671

 
4,708

 
3,766

 
6,287

Lennar Financial Services
23,492

 
25,323

 
68,766

 
51,553

Rialto Investments
677

 
(5,714
)
 
10,558

 
6,813

Total operating earnings
226,978

 
90,921

 
507,711

 
205,487

Corporate general and administrative expenses
37,619

 
32,286

 
102,742

 
88,296

Earnings before income taxes
$
189,359

 
58,635

 
404,969

 
117,191

(1)
Total revenues are net of sales incentives of $92.8 million ($18,700 per home delivered) and $256.7 million ($20,400 per home delivered) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, respectively, compared to $94.3 million ($26,100 per home delivered) and $274.0 million ($29,500 per home delivered) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, respectively.
(2)
For the nine months ended August 31, 2012, operating earnings include a $15.0 million gain on the sale of an operating property.


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Valuation adjustments and write-offs relating to the Company’s homebuilding operations were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Valuation adjustments to finished homes, CIP and land on which the Company intends to build homes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
$
14

 
79

 
93

 
864

Central
2

 
6

 
44

 
214

West

 
2,346

 
254

 
4,317

Southeast Florida
2

 
2,139

 
3,790

 
2,775

Houston

 
41

 

 
130

Other

 
40

 
26

 
780

Total
18

 
4,651

 
4,207

 
9,080

Valuation adjustments to land the Company intends to sell or has sold to third parties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
27

 
107

 
270

 
122

Central

 
15

 
2

 
15

West

 

 
158

 
1

Southeast Florida

 
22

 

 
354

Total
27

 
144

 
430

 
492

Write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
46

 
1,303

 
459

 
1,632

Central

 
7

 
27

 
61

West
16

 

 
66

 
232

Other

 

 

 
156

Total
62

 
1,310

 
552

 
2,081

Company’s share of valuation adjustments related to assets of unconsolidated entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East

 
61

 

 
61

West

 
27

 

 
5,464

Total

 
88

 

 
5,525

Valuation adjustments to investments of unconsolidated entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East

 

 
36

 
18

Central
861

 

 
861

 

Total
861

 

 
897

 
18

Write-offs of other receivables and other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East

 

 

 
1,000

Total

 

 

 
1,000

Total valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs, other receivables and other assets
$
968

 
6,193

 
6,086

 
18,196

Changes in market conditions and other specific developments may cause the Company to re-evaluate its strategy regarding certain assets that could result in further valuation adjustments and/or additional write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs due to abandonment of those options contracts.


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(3)
Lennar Homebuilding Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Summarized condensed financial information on a combined 100% basis related to Lennar Homebuilding’s unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method was as follows:
Statements of Operations
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
240,642

 
110,823

 
501,656

 
264,336

Costs and expenses
163,237

 
126,007

 
372,859

 
303,717

Other income
1,241

 
10,515

 
14,602

 
10,515

Net earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities
$
78,646

 
(4,669
)
 
143,399

 
(28,866
)
Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities (1)
$
10,345

 
(5,991
)
 
22,939

 
(14,289
)
(1)
For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities includes $8.6 million and $21.6 million, respectively, of equity in earnings primarily as a result of sales of homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the three months ended August 31, 2013. For the nine months ended August 31, 2012, Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) includes $5.5 million of valuation adjustments related to strategic asset sales at Lennar Homebuilding's unconsolidated entities.
Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
183,877

 
157,340

Inventories
3,039,135

 
2,792,064

Other assets
310,459

 
250,940

 
$
3,533,471

 
3,200,344

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
274,131

 
310,496

Debt
454,456

 
759,803

Equity
2,804,884

 
2,130,045

 
$
3,533,471

 
3,200,344

As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company’s recorded investments in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities were $755.3 million and $565.4 million, respectively, while the underlying equity in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities partners’ net assets as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012 was $1.0 billion and $681.6 million, respectively, primarily as a result of the Company buying the interest in a partner's equity in a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity at a discount to book value and contributing non-monetary assets to an unconsolidated entity with a higher fair value than book value.
In fiscal 2007, the Company sold a portfolio of land to a strategic land investment venture with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., in which the Company has approximately a 20% ownership interest and 50% voting rights. Due to the nature of the Company’s continuing involvement, the transaction did not qualify as a sale by the Company under GAAP; thus, the inventory has remained on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet in consolidated inventory not owned. As of both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the portfolio of land (including land development costs) of $238.3 million and $264.9 million, respectively, is also reflected as inventory in the summarized condensed financial information related to Lennar Homebuilding’s unconsolidated entities.
The Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which the Company has investments usually finance their activities with a combination of partner equity and debt financing. In some instances, the Company and its partners have guaranteed debt of certain unconsolidated entities.

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The summary of the Company’s net recourse exposure related to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which the Company has investments was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Several recourse debt - repayment
$
26,126

 
48,020

Joint and several recourse debt - repayment
15,000

 
18,695

The Company’s maximum recourse exposure
41,126

 
66,715

Less: joint and several reimbursement agreements with the Company’s partners
(13,500
)
 
(16,826
)
The Company’s net recourse exposure
$
27,626

 
49,889

During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company’s maximum recourse exposure related to indebtedness of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities decreased by $25.6 million, as a result of $5.9 million paid by the Company primarily through capital contributions to unconsolidated entities and $19.7 million primarily related to the joint ventures selling assets and other transactions.
The recourse debt exposure in the previous table represents the Company’s maximum recourse exposure to loss from guarantees and does not take into account the underlying value of the collateral or the other assets of the borrowers that are available to repay the debt or to reimburse the Company for any payments on its guarantees. The Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities that have recourse debt have a significant amount of assets and equity. The summarized balance sheets of Lennar Homebuilding’s unconsolidated entities with recourse debt were as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets
$
1,639,382

 
1,843,163

Liabilities
$
449,454

 
765,295

Equity
$
1,189,928

 
1,077,868

In addition, in most instances in which the Company has guaranteed debt of a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity, the Company’s partners have also guaranteed that debt and are required to contribute their share of the guarantee payments. Historically, the Company has had repayment guarantees and/or maintenance guarantees. In a repayment guarantee, the Company and its venture partners guarantee repayment of a portion or all of the debt in the event of default before the lender would have to exercise its rights against the collateral. In the event of default, if the Company’s venture partner does not have adequate financial resources to meet its obligations under the reimbursement agreement, the Company may be liable for more than its proportionate share, up to its maximum recourse exposure, which is the full amount covered by the joint and several guarantee. The maintenance guarantees only apply if the value of the collateral (generally land and improvements) is less than a specified percentage of the loan balance. If the Company is required to make a payment under a maintenance guarantee to bring the value of the collateral above the specified percentage of the loan balance, the payment would constitute a capital contribution or loan to the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity and increase the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated entity and its share of any funds the unconsolidated entity distributes. As of both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company does not have any maintenance guarantees related to its Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities.
In connection with many of the loans to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, the Company and its joint venture partners (or entities related to them) have been required to give guarantees of completion to the lenders. Those completion guarantees may require that the guarantors complete the construction of the improvements for which the financing was obtained. If the construction is to be done in phases, the guarantee generally is limited to completing only the phases as to which construction has already commenced and for which loan proceeds were used.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were $5.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of loan paydowns by Lennar relating to recourse debt. During both the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no payments under completion guarantees.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were $6.0 million and $5.2 million, respectively, of loan paydowns by Lennar relating to recourse debt. During both the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no payments under completion guarantees.
As of August 31, 2013, the fair values of the repayment guarantees and completion guarantees were not material. The Company believes that as of August 31, 2013, in the event it becomes legally obligated to perform under a guarantee of the obligation of a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity due to a triggering event under a guarantee, most of the time the

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collateral should be sufficient to repay at least a significant portion of the obligation or the Company and its partners would contribute additional capital into the venture. In certain instances, the Company has placed performance letters of credit and surety bonds with municipalities for its joint ventures (see Note 11).
The total debt of the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which the Company has investments was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
The Company’s net recourse exposure
$
27,626

 
49,889

Reimbursement agreements from partners
13,500

 
16,826

The Company’s maximum recourse exposure
$
41,126

 
66,715

Non-recourse bank debt and other debt (partner’s share of several recourse)
$
61,258

 
114,900

Non-recourse land seller debt or other debt
20,454

 
26,340

Non-recourse debt with completion guarantees
250,934

 
458,418

Non-recourse debt without completion guarantees
80,684

 
93,430

Non-recourse debt to the Company
413,330

 
693,088

Total debt
$
454,456

 
759,803

The Company’s maximum recourse exposure as a % of total JV debt
9
%
 
9
%

(4)
Stockholders' Equity
The following table reflects the changes in equity attributable to both Lennar Corporation and the noncontrolling interests of its consolidated subsidiaries in which it has less than a 100% ownership interest for both the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
(In thousands)
Total
Equity
 
Class A
Common Stock
 
Class B
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-
in Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
Balance at November 30, 2012
$
4,001,208

 
17,240

 
3,298

 
2,421,941

 
(632,846
)
 
1,605,131

 
586,444

Net earnings (including net loss
   attributable to noncontrolling
   interests)
321,910

 

 

 

 

 
315,590

 
6,320

Employee stock and directors
   plans
34,396

 
243

 

 
17,196

 
16,957

 

 

Tax benefit from employee stock
   plans and vesting of restricted
   stock
11,053

 

 

 
11,053

 

 

 

Amortization of restricted stock
23,430

 

 

 
23,430

 

 

 

Cash dividends
(23,142
)
 

 

 

 

 
(23,142
)
 

Equity adjustment related to purchase of noncontrolling interests
39,605

 

 

 
(61,945
)
 

 

 
101,550

Receipts related to
   noncontrolling interests
579

 

 

 

 

 

 
579

Payments related to
   noncontrolling interests
(174,853
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(174,853
)
Non-cash purchase of noncontrolling interests
(63,500
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(63,500
)
Balance at August 31, 2013
$
4,170,686

 
17,483

 
3,298

 
2,411,675

 
(615,889
)
 
1,897,579

 
456,540


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Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
(In thousands)
Total
Equity
 
Class A
Common Stock
 
Class B
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-
in Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
Balance at November 30, 2011
$
3,303,525

 
16,910

 
3,298

 
2,341,079

 
(621,220
)
 
956,401

 
607,057

Net earnings (including net
   loss attributable to
   noncontrolling interests)
533,812

 

 

 

 

 
554,780

 
(20,968
)
Employee stock and directors
   plans
18,949

 
212

 

 
13,215

 
5,522

 

 

Tax benefit from employee stock
   plans and vesting of restricted
   stock
2,479

 

 

 
2,479

 

 

 

Amortization of restricted stock
21,801

 

 

 
21,801

 

 

 

Cash dividends
(22,755
)
 

 

 

 

 
(22,755
)
 

Receipts related to
   noncontrolling interests
1,046

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,046

Payments related to noncontrolling interests
(480
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(480
)
Balance at August 31, 2012
$
3,858,377

 
17,122

 
3,298

 
2,378,574

 
(615,698
)
 
1,488,426

 
586,655

The Company has a stock repurchase program which permits the purchase of up to 20 million shares of its outstanding common stock. During both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012, there were no repurchases of common stock under the stock repurchase program. As of August 31, 2013, 6.2 million shares of common stock could be repurchased in the future under the program.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013, treasury stock increased by an immaterial amount of shares of Class A common stock. During the three months ended August 31, 2012, treasury stock had no changes in the amount of shares of Class A Common stock. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, treasury stock decreased by approximately 0.4 million and 0.3 million, respectively, of shares of Class A common stock due to activity related to the Company's equity compensation plan.
(5)
Income Taxes
A reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance is required, if based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed each reporting period by the Company based on the more-likely-than-not realization threshold criterion. In the assessment of the need for a valuation allowance, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, actual earnings, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, the Company’s experience with loss carryforwards not expiring unused and tax planning alternatives.
During the year ended November 30, 2012, the Company concluded that it was more likely than not that the majority of its deferred tax assets would be utilized. This conclusion was based on a detailed evaluation of all relevant evidence, both positive and negative as detailed in the Company's Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended November 30, 2012. Accordingly, the Company reversed a majority of its valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. As of November 30, 2012, the Company had a valuation allowance of $88.8 million, primarily related to state net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company concluded that it was more likely than not that a portion of its deferred tax assets would be utilized. This conclusion was based on additional positive evidence including actual and forecasted profitability, as well as the Company generating cumulative pre-tax earnings over a rolling four year period including the pre-tax earnings achieved during the second quarter of 2013. Accordingly, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company reversed $0.7 million and $67.1 million, respectively, of its valuation allowance primarily against its state deferred tax assets. This reversal was partially offset by a tax provision of $67.9 million and $150.2 million, respectively, primarily related to pre-tax earnings during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, resulting in a $67.2 million and $83.1 million provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, respectively. As of August 31, 2013, the Company's remaining valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets was $20.4 million, which is primarily related to state net operating loss carryforwards that may expire due to short carryforward periods. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company reversed $44.0 million and $447.0 million, respectively, of its valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $12.8 million and $416.6 million, respectively, primarily related to the reversal of the Company's valuation

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allowance. As a result of the partial reversal of the valuation allowance against the Company's deferred tax assets in 2012 and 2013, the Company's effective tax rate is not reflective of its historical tax rate.
As of August 31, 2013, the Company's deferred tax assets, net, were $439.2 million, of which $458.3 million were deferred tax assets included in Lennar Homebuilding's other assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets, $4.7 million were deferred tax liabilities included in Lennar Financial Services segment's liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets and $14.4 million were deferred tax liabilities included in Rialto Investments segment's notes payable and other liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.
At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company had federal tax effected NOL carryforwards totaling $182.6 million and $278.8 million, respectively, that may be carried forward up to 20 years to offset future taxable income and begin to expire in 2025. As of August 31, 2013, the Company needs to generate $809.7 million of pre-tax earnings in future periods to realize all of its federal NOL carryforwards and federal deductible temporary tax differences. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company had state tax effected NOL carryforwards totaling $162.6 million and $173.6 million, respectively, that may be carried forward from 5 to 20 years, depending on the tax jurisdiction, with losses expiring between 2013 and 2032. As of August 31, 2013, state tax effected NOL carryforwards totaling $7.9 million may expire over the next twelve months, if sufficient taxable income is not generated to utilize the net operating losses. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company had a valuation allowance of $18.3 million and $84.6 million, respectively, against its state NOL carryforwards because the Company believes it is more likely than not that a portion of its state NOL carryforwards will not be realized due to the limited carryforward periods in certain states.
At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company had $10.5 million and $12.3 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If the Company were to recognize its gross unrecognized tax benefits as of August 31, 2013, $6.8 million would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company expects the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to decrease by $1.6 million within twelve months as a result of anticipated settlements with various taxing authorities.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $1.8 million primarily as a result of state tax payments resulting from a previously settled IRS examination, partially offset by an increase due to a state tax allocation. The increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits related to a state tax allocation increased the Company's effective tax rate from 20.43% to 20.84%.
At August 31, 2013, the Company had $16.3 million accrued for interest and penalties, of which $1.0 million was recorded during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the accrual for interest and penalties was reduced by $2.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively, primarily as a result of the payment of interest related to state tax payments resulting from a previously settled IRS examination. At November 30, 2012, the Company had $20.5 million accrued for interest and penalties.
The IRS is currently examining the Company’s federal income tax return for fiscal year 2011 and 2012 and certain state taxing authorities are examining various fiscal years. The final outcome of these examinations is not yet determinable. The statute of limitations for the Company’s major tax jurisdictions remains open for examination for fiscal year 2005 and subsequent years. The Company participates in the Compliance Assurance Process, "CAP," an IRS examination program. This program operates as a contemporaneous exam throughout the year in order to keep exam cycles current and achieve a higher level of compliance.


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(6)
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company.
All outstanding nonvested shares that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents that participate in undistributed earnings with common stock are considered participating securities and are included in computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends or dividend equivalents and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company’s restricted common stock (“nonvested shares”) are considered participating securities.
Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
120,662

 
87,109

 
315,590

 
554,780

Less: distributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares
122

 
151

 
326

 
378

Less: undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares
1,712

 
1,378

 
4,090

 
8,411

Numerator for basic earnings per share
118,828

 
85,580

 
311,174

 
545,991

Plus: interest on 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020 and
    3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021
2,826

 
2,710

 
8,477

 
8,504

Plus: undistributed earnings allocated to convertible shares
1,712

 
1,378

 
4,090

 
8,411

Less: undistributed earnings reallocated to convertible shares
1,489

 
1,215

 
3,549

 
7,352

Numerator for diluted earnings per share
$
121,877

 
88,453

 
320,192

 
555,554

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average
    common shares outstanding
190,799

 
186,761

 
190,119

 
186,397

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shared based payments
90

 
1,087

 
334

 
1,015

Convertible senior notes
34,446

 
31,732

 
35,549

 
29,723

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average
    common shares outstanding
225,335

 
219,580

 
226,002

 
217,135

Basic earnings per share
$
0.62

 
0.46

 
1.64

 
2.93

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.54

 
0.40

 
1.42

 
2.56

For both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, there were no options to purchase shares of Class A common stock that were outstanding and anti-dilutive. For the three months ended August 31, 2012, there were no options to purchase shares of Class A common stock that were outstanding and anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended August 31, 2012, there were 0.3 million options to purchase shares of Class A common stock that were outstanding and anti-dilutive.


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(7)
Lennar Financial Services Segment
The assets and liabilities related to the Lennar Financial Services segment were as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
65,803

 
58,566

Restricted cash
10,699

 
12,972

Receivables, net (1)
123,699

 
172,230

Loans held-for-sale (2)
344,607

 
502,318

Loans held-for-investment, net
25,264

 
23,982

Investments held-to-maturity
54,019

 
63,924

Goodwill
34,046

 
34,046

Other (3)
50,887

 
44,957

 
$
709,024

 
912,995

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Notes and other debts payable
$
290,283

 
457,994

Other (4)
162,828

 
172,978

 
$
453,111

 
630,972

(1)
Receivables, net primarily relate to loans sold to investors for which the Company had not yet been paid as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.
(2)
Loans held-for-sale relate to unsold loans carried at fair value.
(3)
Other assets include mortgage loan commitments carried at fair value of $10.8 million and $12.7 million as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively. In addition, other assets also includes forward contracts carried at fair value of $1.8 million as of August 31, 2013.
(4)
Other liabilities include $73.9 million and $76.1 million as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively, of certain of the Company’s self-insurance reserves related to general liability and workers’ compensation. Other liabilities also include forward contracts carried at fair value of $2.6 million as of November 30, 2012.
At August 31, 2013, the Lennar Financial Services segment had a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $100 million and an additional uncommitted amount of $100 million that matures in February 2014, a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $250 million that matures in July 2014, a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $150 million that matures in May 2014 (plus a $100 million accordion feature that is usable from 10 days prior to quarter-end through 20 days after quarter-end) and a 364-day warehouse facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $60 million, that matures in November 2013. As of August 31, 2013, the maximum aggregate commitment and uncommitted amount under these facilities totaled $660 million and $100 million, respectively.
The Lennar Financial Services segment uses these facilities to finance its lending activities until the mortgage loans are sold to investors and expects the facilities to be renewed or replaced with other facilities when they mature. Borrowings under the facilities were $290.3 million and $458.0 million at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively, and were collateralized by mortgage loans and receivables on loans sold to investors but not yet paid for with outstanding principal balances of $395.9 million and $509.1 million at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively. If the facilities are not renewed, the borrowings under the lines of credit will be paid off by selling the mortgage loans held-for-sale to investors and by collecting on receivables on loans sold but not yet paid. Without the facilities, the Lennar Financial Services segment would have to use cash from operations and other funding sources to finance its lending activities.
The Lennar Financial Services segment sells substantially all of the loans it originates within a short period in the secondary mortgage market, the majority of which are sold on a servicing released, non-recourse basis. After the loans are sold, the Company retains potential liability for possible claims by purchasers that it breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreement. Since 2009, there has been an increased industry-wide effort by purchasers to defray their losses during unfavorable economic environments by purporting to have found inaccuracies related to sellers’ representations and warranties in particular loan sale agreements. The Company’s mortgage operations have established reserves for possible losses associated with mortgage loans previously originated and sold to investors. The Company establishes reserves for such possible losses based upon, among other things, an analysis of repurchase requests received, an estimate of potential repurchase claims not yet received and actual past repurchases and losses through the disposition of

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affected loans, as well as previous settlements. While the Company believes that it has adequately reserved for known losses and projected repurchase requests, given the volatility in the mortgage industry and the uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of these claims, if either actual repurchases or the losses incurred resolving those repurchases exceed the Company’s expectations, additional recourse expense may be incurred. Loan origination liabilities are included in Lennar Financial Services’ liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity in the Company’s loan origination liabilities was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Loan origination liabilities, beginning of period
$
8,257

 
6,198

 
7,250

 
6,050

Provision for losses during the period
569

 
165

 
1,342

 
380

Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates
(176
)
 

 
348

 
253

Payments/settlements
(16
)
 
(209
)
 
(306
)
 
(529
)
Loan origination liabilities, end of period
$
8,634

 
6,154

 
8,634

 
6,154

For Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-investment, net, a loan is deemed impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Interest income is not accrued or recognized on impaired loans unless payment is received. Impaired loans are written-off if and when the loan is no longer secured by collateral. The total unpaid principal balance of the impaired loans as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012 was $8.2 million and $7.3 million, respectively. At August 31, 2013, the recorded investment in the impaired loans with a valuation allowance was $4.1 million, net of an allowance of $4.1 million. At November 30, 2012, the recorded investment in the impaired loans with a valuation allowance was $2.9 million, net of an allowance of $4.4 million. The average recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $3.9 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, respectively. The average recorded investment in impaired loans totaled $3.0 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, respectively.

(8)
Rialto Investments Segment
The assets and liabilities related to the Rialto segment were as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
72,024

 
105,310

Defeasance cash to retire notes payable
78,032

 
223,813

Loans receivable, net
328,667

 
436,535

Loans held-for-sale (1)
244,666

 

Real estate owned - held-for-sale
198,609

 
134,161

Real estate owned - held-and-used, net
440,656

 
601,022

Investments in unconsolidated entities
125,263

 
108,140

Investments held-to-maturity
15,791

 
15,012

Other (2)
50,432

 
23,367

 
$
1,554,140

 
1,647,360

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Notes and other debts payable (3)
$
346,627

 
574,480

Other (4)
44,444

 
26,122

 
$
391,071

 
600,602

(1)
Loans held-for-sale relate to unsold loans originated by Rialto Mortgage Finance carried at fair value.
(2)
Other assets include interest rate swap futures and credit default swaps carried at fair value of $0.6 million and $9.1 million, respectively, as of August 31, 2013.
(3)
As of August 31, 2013 notes and other debts payable includes $110.0 million of notes payable related to the FDIC portfolios and $133.1 million related to the RMF warehouse repurchase financing agreement. As of November 30, 2012, notes and other debts payable includes $470.0 million of notes payable related to the FDIC portfolios.
(4)
Other liabilities include interest rate swap futures carried at fair value of $0.7 million as of August 31, 2013.

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Rialto’s operating earnings were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
27,808

 
37,194

 
79,114

 
102,874

Costs and expenses
34,167

 
46,396

 
94,243

 
109,964

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Operating earnings (loss) (1)
$
677

 
(5,714
)
 
10,558

 
6,813

(1)
Operating earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 include net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of ($0.8) million and $4.6 million, respectively. Operating earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012 include net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of ($13.4) million and ($14.6) million, respectively.
The following is a detail of Rialto Investments other income (expense), net for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Realized gains on REO sales, net
$
9,651

 
2,418

 
36,857

 
10,857

Unrealized loss on transfer of loans receivable to REO, net
(2,373
)
 
(4,690
)
 
(8,683
)
 
(5,923
)
REO expenses
(10,267
)
 
(12,035
)
 
(33,171
)
 
(40,758
)
Rental income
4,826

 
4,244

 
14,807

 
12,149

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
$
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Loans Receivable
In February 2010, the Rialto segment acquired indirectly 40% managing member equity interests in two limited liability companies (“LLCs”), in partnership with the FDIC. The LLCs hold performing and non-performing loans formerly owned by 22 failed financial institutions and when the Rialto segment acquired its interests in the LLCs, the two portfolios consisted of approximately 5,500 distressed residential and commercial real estate loans (“FDIC Portfolios”). The FDIC retained 60% equity interests in the LLCs and provided $626.9 million of financing with 0% interest, which is non-recourse to the Company and the LLCs. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the notes payable balance was $110.0 million and $470.0 million, respectively; however, as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, $78.0 million and $223.8 million, respectively, of cash collections on loans in excess of expenses were deposited in a defeasance account, established for the repayment of the notes payable, under the agreement with the FDIC. The funds in the defeasance account are being and will be used to retire the notes payable upon their maturity. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the LLCs retired $360.0 million principal amount of the notes payable under the agreement with the FDIC through the defeasance account.
The LLCs met the accounting definition of VIEs and since the Company was determined to be the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidated the LLCs. At August 31, 2013, these consolidated LLCs had total combined assets and liabilities of $880.0 million and $133.2 million, respectively. At November 30, 2012, these consolidated LLCs had total combined assets and liabilities of $1,236.4 million and $493.4 million, respectively.
In September 2010, the Rialto segment acquired approximately 400 distressed residential and commercial real estate loans (“Bank Portfolios”) and over 300 REO properties from three financial institutions. The Company paid $310 million for the distressed real estate and real estate related assets of which $124 million was financed through a 5-year senior unsecured note provided by one of the selling institutions of which $33.0 million of principal amount was retired in 2012. As of both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, there was $90.9 million outstanding.

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The following table displays the loans receivable by aggregate collateral type:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Land
$
181,755

 
216,095

Single family homes
65,765

 
93,207

Commercial properties
62,798

 
96,226

Multi-family homes
5,000

 
12,776

Other
13,349

 
18,231

Loans receivable, net
$
328,667

 
436,535


With regard to loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, (“ASC 310-30”), the Rialto segment estimated the cash flows, at acquisition, it expected to collect on the FDIC Portfolios and Bank Portfolios. In accordance with ASC 310-30, the difference between the contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. This difference is neither accreted into income nor recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the cost of the loans acquired is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized in interest income over the remaining life of the loans using the effective yield method.
The Rialto segment periodically evaluates its estimate of cash flows expected to be collected on its FDIC Portfolios and Bank Portfolios. These evaluations require the continued use of key assumptions and estimates, similar to those used in the initial estimate of fair value of the loans to allocate purchase price. Subsequent changes in the estimated cash flows expected to be collected may result in changes in the accretable yield and nonaccretable difference or reclassifications from nonaccretable yield to accretable yield. Increases in the cash flows expected to be collected will generally result in an increase in interest income over the remaining life of the loan or pool of loans. Decreases in expected cash flows due to further credit deterioration will generally result in an impairment charge recognized as a provision for loan losses, resulting in an increase to the allowance for loan losses.
The outstanding balance and carrying value of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Outstanding principal balance
$
659,638

 
812,187

Carrying value
$
311,655

 
396,200

The activity in the accretable yield for the FDIC Portfolios and Bank Portfolios during the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
August 31,
2012
Accretable yield, beginning of period
$
112,899

 
209,480

Additions
53,652

 
43,306

Deletions
(38,263
)
 
(71,830
)
Accretions
(38,455
)
 
(58,108
)
Accretable yield, end of period
$
89,833

 
122,848

Additions primarily represent reclasses from nonaccretable yield to accretable yield on the portfolios. Deletions represent loan impairments and disposal of loans, which includes foreclosure of underlying collateral and result in the removal of the loans from the accretable yield portfolios.
When forecasted principal and interest cannot be reasonably estimated at the loan acquisition date, management classifies the loan as nonaccrual and accounts for these assets in accordance with ASC 310-10, Receivables (“ASC 310-10”). When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, any subsequent cash receipt is accounted for using the cost recovery method. In accordance with ASC 310-10, a loan is considered impaired when based on current information and events it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. Although these loans met the definition of ASC 310-10, these loans were not considered impaired relative to the Company’s recorded investment at the time of acquisition since they were acquired at a substantial discount to their unpaid principal balance. A provision for loan losses is recognized when the recorded investment in the loan is in excess of its fair value. The fair value of the loan is determined by using either

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the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell.
The following tables represent nonaccrual loans in the FDIC Portfolios and Bank Portfolios accounted for under ASC 310-10 aggregated by collateral type:
August 31, 2013
 
 
 
Recorded Investment
 
 
(In thousands)
Unpaid
Principal Balance
 
With
Allowance
 
Without
Allowance
 
Total  Recorded
Investment
Land
$
7,486

 
221

 
2,903

 
3,124

Single family homes
16,615

 
1,716

 
3,815

 
5,531

Commercial properties
14,694

 
554

 
7,803

 
8,357

Loans receivable
$
38,795

 
2,491

 
14,521

 
17,012

November 30, 2012
 
 
 
Recorded Investment
 
 
(In thousands)
Unpaid
Principal  Balance
 
With
Allowance
 
Without
Allowance
 
Total  Recorded
Investment
Land
$
23,163

 
4,983

 
2,844

 
7,827

Single family homes
18,966

 
8,311

 
2,244

 
10,555

Commercial properties
35,996

 
1,006

 
20,947

 
21,953

Loans receivable
$
78,125

 
14,300

 
26,035

 
40,335

The average recorded investment in impaired loans totaled approximately $29 million and $62 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The loans receivable portfolios consist of loans acquired at a discount. Based on the nature of these loans, the portfolios are managed by assessing the risks related to the likelihood of collection of payments from borrowers and guarantors, as well as monitoring the value of the underlying collateral. The following are the risk categories for the loans receivable portfolios:
Accrual — Loans in which forecasted cash flows under the loan agreement, as it might be modified from time to time, can be reasonably estimated at the date of acquisition. The risk associated with loans in this category relates to the possible default by the borrower with respect to principal and interest payments and the possible decline in value of the underlying collateral and thus, both could cause a decline in the forecasted cash flows used to determine accretable yield income and the recognition of an impairment through an allowance for loan losses. As of August 31, 2013, the Company had an allowance on these loans of $20.1 million. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company recorded $3.3 million and $12.8 million, respectively, of provision for loan losses offset by charge-offs of $1.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively, upon resolution of the loans. During both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded $17.1 million of provision for loan losses offset by charge-offs of $3.0 million upon foreclosure of these loans. As of November 30, 2012, the Company had an allowance on these loans of $12.2 million.
Nonaccrual — Loans in which forecasted principal and interest could not be reasonably estimated at the date of acquisition. Although the Company believes the recorded investment balance will ultimately be realized, the risk of nonaccrual loans relates to a decline in the value of the collateral securing the outstanding obligation and the recognition of an impairment through an allowance for loan losses if the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company had an allowance on these loans of $0.9 million and $3.7 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company recorded $0.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of provision for loan losses offset by charge-offs of $1.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively, upon foreclosure of the loans. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded $3.2 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of provision for loan losses offset by charge-offs of $0.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, upon foreclosure of the loans.

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Accrual and nonaccrual loans receivable by risk categories were as follows:
August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Accrual
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total
Land
$
178,631

 
3,124

 
181,755

Single family homes
60,234

 
5,531

 
65,765

Commercial properties
54,441

 
8,357

 
62,798

Multi-family homes
5,000

 

 
5,000

Other
13,349

 

 
13,349

Loans receivable
$
311,655

 
17,012

 
328,667

November 30, 2012
(In thousands)
Accrual
 
Nonaccrual
 
Total
Land
$
208,268

 
7,827

 
216,095

Single family homes
82,652

 
10,555

 
93,207

Commercial properties
74,273

 
21,953

 
96,226

Multi-family homes
12,776

 

 
12,776

Other
18,231

 

 
18,231

Loans receivable
$
396,200

 
40,335

 
436,535

In order to assess the risk associated with each risk category, the Rialto segment evaluates the forecasted cash flows and the value of the underlying collateral securing loans receivable on a quarterly basis or when an event occurs that suggests a decline in the collateral’s fair value.
Real Estate Owned
The acquisition of properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as REO held-and-used, net and REO held-for-sale. When a property is determined to be held-and-used, net, the asset is recorded at fair value and depreciated over its useful life using the straight line method. When certain criteria set forth in ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, are met, the property is classified as held-for-sale. When a real estate asset is classified as held-for-sale, the property is recorded at the lower of its cost basis or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The fair value of REO held-for-sale are determined in part by placing reliance on third party appraisals of the properties and/or internally prepared analyses of recent offers or prices on comparable properties in the proximate vicinity.
Upon the acquisition of REO through loan foreclosure, gains and losses are recorded in Rialto Investments other income (expense), net. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan is less than the REO’s fair value (net of estimated cost to sell if held-for-sale), is recorded as an unrealized gain upon foreclosure. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan is greater than the REO’s fair value (net of estimated cost to sell if held-for-sale) is generally recorded as a provision for loan losses.
At times, the Company may foreclose on a loan from an accrual loan pool in which the removal of the loan does not cause an overall decrease in the expected cash flows of the loan pool, and as such, no provision for loan losses is required to be recorded. However, the amount by which the recorded investment in the loan is greater than the REO’s fair value (net of estimated cost to sell if held-for-sale) is recorded as an unrealized loss upon foreclosure.

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The following tables present the activity in REO
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
REO - held-for-sale, beginning of period
$
204,385

 
113,115

 
134,161

 
143,677

Additions
14,833

 
6,428

 
16,166

 
7,783

Improvements
1,949

 
1,439

 
4,466

 
7,438

Sales
(68,087
)
 
(27,956
)
 
(145,363
)
 
(110,010
)
Impairments
(169
)
 
(810
)
 
(4,353
)
 
(2,432
)
Transfers to Lennar Homebuilding
(430
)
 
(7,431
)
 
(430
)
 
(11,335
)
Transfers from held-and-used, net (1)
46,128

 
30,933

 
193,962

 
80,597

REO - held-for-sale, end of period
$
198,609

 
115,718

 
198,609

 
115,718

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
REO - held-and-used, net, beginning of period
$
478,314

 
634,401

 
601,022

 
582,111

Additions
14,154

 
44,958

 
38,882

 
154,633

Improvements
517

 
2,070

 
3,396

 
2,850

Sales

 

 

 
(981
)
Impairments
(5,126
)
 
(1,880
)
 
(5,529
)
 
(5,153
)
Depreciation
(1,075
)
 
(1,389
)
 
(3,153
)
 
(5,636
)
Transfers to held-for-sale (1)
(46,128
)
 
(30,933
)
 
(193,962
)
 
(80,597
)
REO - held-and-used, net, end of period
$
440,656

 
647,227

 
440,656

 
647,227

(1)
During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, the Rialto segment transferred certain properties from REO held-and-used, net to REO held-for-sale as a result of changes in the disposition strategy of the real estate assets.
For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company recorded $9.7 million and $36.9 million, respectively, of net gains from sales of REO. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded $2.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively, of net gains from sales of REO. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company recorded net gains of $2.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, from acquisitions of REO through foreclosure. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded net gains (losses) of ($2.0) million and $1.7 million, respectively, from acquisitions of REO through foreclosure. These net gains (losses) are recorded in Rialto Investments other income (expense), net.
Rialto Mortgage Finance
During the third quarter of 2013, Rialto Mortgage Finance (“RMF”) was formed to originate and securitize five, seven and ten year commercial first mortgage loans, generally with principal amounts between $2 million and $75 million, which will be secured by income producing properties. As of August 31, 2013, RMF has originated loans with a total principal balance of $245.2 million. In September 2013, RMF sold $198 million of these loans in a securitization. As of August 31, 2013, RMF had a $250 million warehouse repurchase financing agreement of which $133.1 million was outstanding.
Investments
In 2010, the Rialto segment invested in approximately $43 million of non-investment grade commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) for $19.4 million, representing a 55% discount to par value. The CMBS have a stated and assumed final distribution date of November 2020 and a stated maturity date of October 2057. The Rialto segment reviews changes in estimated cash flows periodically, to determine if other-than-temporary impairment has occurred on its investment securities. Based on the Rialto segment’s assessment, no impairment charges were recorded during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012. The carrying value of the investment securities at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, was $15.8 million and $15.0 million, respectively. The Rialto segment classified these securities as held-to-maturity based on its intent and ability to hold the securities until maturity.

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In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Rialto segment obtained investors in Fund I who made equity commitments of $700 million (including $75 million committed by the Company). All capital commitments have been called and funded, and Fund I is closed to additional commitments. Fund I was determined to have the attributes of an investment company in accordance with ASC 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, the attributes of which are different from the attributes that would cause a company to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940. As a result, Fund I’s assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value with increases/decreases in fair value recorded in the statement of operations of Fund I, the Company’s share of which are recorded in the Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities financial statement line item.
During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company received distributions of $2.7 million and $39.8 million, respectively, as a return of capital from Fund I. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company contributed $8.8 million and $26.8 million to Fund I. Of these amounts contributed, $13.9 million was distributed back to the Company during the nine months ended August 31, 2012 as a return of capital contributions due to a securitization within Fund I. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in Fund I was $73.9 million and $98.9 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company’s share of earnings from Fund I was $3.7 million and $14.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company’s share of earnings from Fund I was $6.2 million and $16.8 million, respectively.
In December 2012, the Rialto segment completed the first closing of the Real Estate Fund II, LP ("Fund II") with initial equity commitments of approximately $260 million, including $100 million committed by the Company. No cash was funded at the time of the closing. Fund II's objective during its three-year investment period is to invest in distressed real estate assets and other related investments that fit Fund II's investment parameters. As of August 31, 2013, the equity commitments of Fund II were $643 million. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, $240 million of the $643 million in equity commitments was called, of which, the Company contributed its portion of $37.4 million. As of August 31, 2013, the carrying value of the Company's investment in Fund II was $38.3 million. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company’s share of earnings from Fund II was $1.4 million and 0.9 million, respectively.
In the third quarter of 2013, the Rialto segment started raising capital and investing in mezzanine commercial loans creating the Rialto Mezzanine Partners Fund (the “Mezzanine Fund”) with a target of raising $300 million in capital to invest in performing mezzanine commercial loans. These loans have expected durations of one to two years and are secured by equity interests in the borrowing entity owning the real estate. As of August 31, 2013, the Mezzanine Fund had total equity commitments of $82 million, including $25 million committed by the Company. As of August 31, 2013, total invested capital was $13.5 million, including $4.1 million invested by the Company.
Additionally, another subsidiary in the Rialto segment has approximately a 5% investment in a service and infrastructure provider to the residential home loan market (the “Servicer Provider”), which provides services to the consolidated LLCs, among others. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in the Servicer Provider was $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively.


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Summarized condensed financial information on a combined 100% basis related to Rialto’s investments in unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method was as follows:
Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
107,918

 
299,172

Loans receivable
406,473

 
361,286

Real estate owned
247,389

 
161,964

Investment securities
352,237

 
182,399

Investments in real estate partnerships
114,258

 
72,903

Other assets
186,760

 
199,839

 
$
1,415,035

 
1,277,563

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
167,813

 
155,928

Notes payable
231,960

 
120,431

Partner loans
163,940

 
163,516

Equity
851,322

 
837,688

 
$
1,415,035

 
1,277,563

Statements of Operations
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
69,856

 
115,800

 
189,155

 
357,328

Costs and expenses
65,357

 
75,233

 
190,066

 
178,414

Other income, net (1)
34,186

 
366,696

 
128,973

 
670,471

Net earnings of unconsolidated entities
$
38,685

 
407,263

 
128,062

 
849,385

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
$
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

(1)
Other income, net, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012 includes the AB PPIP Fund's mark-to-market unrealized gains and unrealized losses, of which the Company’s portion was a small percentage.

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(9)
Lennar Homebuilding Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012 included $163.6 million and $193.0 million, respectively, of cash held in escrow for approximately three days.

(10)
Lennar Homebuilding Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of customer deposits on home sales held in restricted accounts until title transfers to the homebuyer, as required by the state and local governments in which the homes were sold, as well as funds on deposit to secure and support performance obligations.

(11)
Lennar Homebuilding Senior Notes and Other Debts Payable
(Dollars in thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
5.50% senior notes due 2014
$
249,464

 
249,294

5.60% senior notes due 2015
500,527

 
500,769

6.50% senior notes due 2016
249,886

 
249,851

12.25% senior notes due 2017
395,312

 
394,457

4.75% senior notes due 2017
400,000

 
400,000

6.95% senior notes due 2018
248,167

 
247,873

4.125% senior notes due 2018
274,995

 

2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020
276,500

 
276,500

2.75% convertible senior notes due 2020
412,419

 
401,787

3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021
400,000

 
400,000

4.750% senior notes due 2022
570,790

 
350,000

5.95% senior notes due 2013

 
62,932

Unsecured revolving credit facility that matures 2017
100,000

 

Mortgages notes on land and other debt
546,554

 
471,588

 
$
4,624,614

 
4,005,051

At August 31, 2013, the Company had a $950 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with certain financial institutions that matures in June 2017 and a $200 million Letter of Credit Facility with a financial institution. During the three months ended August 31, 2013, the Company increased the maximum aggregate commitment amount under the Credit Facility from $525 million to $950 million, of which $932 million was committed and $18 million was available through an accordion feature, subject to additional commitments, and the Company extended the Credit Facility's maturity date to June 2017. The proceeds available under the Credit Facility, which are subject to specified conditions for borrowing, may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The credit agreement also provides that up to $500 million in commitments may be used for letters of credit. As of August 31, 2013, the Company had $100 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. The Company believes it was in compliance with its debt covenants at August 31, 2013.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013, the Company terminated its $150 million Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement ("LC Agreement") with certain financial institutions and its $50 million Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement.
The Company’s performance letters of credit outstanding were $146.8 million and $107.5 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. The Company’s financial letters of credit outstanding were $191.9 million and $204.7 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Performance letters of credit are generally posted with regulatory bodies to guarantee the Company’s performance of certain development and construction activities, and financial letters of credit are generally posted in lieu of cash deposits on option contracts, for insurance risks, credit enhancements and as other collateral. Additionally, at August 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding performance and surety bonds related to site improvements at various projects (including certain projects in the Company’s joint ventures) of $671.5 million. Although significant development and construction activities have been completed related to these site improvements, these bonds are generally not released until all development and construction activities are completed. As of August 31, 2013, there were approximately $435.7 million, or 65%, of anticipated future costs to complete related to these site improvements.

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The Company does not presently anticipate any draws upon these bonds or letters of credit, but if any such draws occur, the Company does not believe they would have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2013, the Company issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior notes due 2018 (the "4.125% Senior Notes") at a price of 99.998% in a private placement and an additional $175 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.750% senior notes due 2022 ("4.750% Senior Notes") at a price of 98.073% in a private placement. Proceeds from the offerings, after payment of expenses, were $271.9 million and $172.2 million, respectively. In April 2013, the Company issued an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.750% Senior Notes at a price of 98.250% in a private placement. Proceeds from the offering, after payment of expenses, were $49.4 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the 4.125% Senior Notes and the 4.750% Senior Notes for working capital and general corporate purposes, which included the repayment or repurchase of its other outstanding senior notes. Interest on the 4.125% Senior Notes is due semi-annually beginning September 15, 2013. The 4.125% Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries. Interest on the 4.750% Senior Notes is due semi-annually beginning May 15, 2013. The Company incurred additional interest with respect to the 4.750% Senior Notes and the 4.125% Senior Notes because the registration statements relating to the notes were not filed by and/or did not become effective by, and the exchange offers were not consummated by, the dates specified in the Registration Rights Agreements related to such notes. The 4.750% Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries. At August 31, 2013, the carrying amount of the 4.125% Senior Notes was $275.0 million. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying amount of the 4.750% Senior Notes was $570.8 million and $350.0 million, respectively.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company retired $63.0 million of its 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 for 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the maturity date.
In November 2011, the Company issued $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 (the “3.25% Convertible Senior Notes”). During the three months ended February 29, 2012, the initial purchasers of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes purchased an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount to cover over-allotments. At both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying and principal amount of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes was $400.0 million. The 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes are convertible into shares of Class A common stock at any time prior to maturity or redemption at the initial conversion rate of 42.5555 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes or 17,022,200 Class A common shares if all the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes are converted, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.50 per share of Class A common stock, subject to anti-dilution adjustments. The shares are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Holders of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase them for cash equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest on November 15, 2016. The Company has the right to redeem the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes at any time on or after November 20, 2016 for 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest. The 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries.
The 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2020 (the “2.75% Convertible Senior Notes”) are convertible into cash, shares of Class A common stock or a combination of both, at the Company’s election. However, it is the Company’s intent to settle the face value of the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes in cash. Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, shares were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because even though it is the Company’s intent to settle the face value of the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes in cash, the Company's volume weighted average stock price exceeded the conversion price. The Company’s volume weighted average stock price for the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 was $35.03 and $28.88, which exceeded the conversion price, thus 7.4 million shares and 4.7 million shares, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. For the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, 8.5 million shares and 2.7 million shares, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Holders may convert the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes at the initial conversion rate of 45.1794 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount or 20,150,012 Class A common stock if all the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes are converted, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $22.13 per share of Class A common stock. Holders of the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase them for cash equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest, on December 15, 2015. The Company has the right to redeem the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes at any time on or after December 20, 2015 for 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest. The 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries.
Certain provisions under ASC 470, Debt, require the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s non-convertible debt borrowing rate. The Company has applied these provisions to its 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes.

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At both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the principal amount of the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes was $446.0 million. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying amount of the equity component included in stockholders’ equity was $33.6 million and $44.2 million, respectively, and the net carrying amount of the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes included in Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable was $412.4 million and $401.8 million, respectively.
The 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020 (the “2.00% Convertible Senior Notes”) are convertible into shares of Class A common stock at the initial conversion rate of 36.1827 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes or 10,004,517 shares of Class A common stock if all the 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes are converted, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $27.64 per share of Class A common stock, subject to anti-dilution adjustments. The shares are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. At both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying and principal amount of the 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes was $276.5 million. Holders of the 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase them for cash equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest, on each of December 1, 2013 and December 1, 2015. The Company has the right to redeem the 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes at any time on or after December 1, 2013 for 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued but unpaid interest. The 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries.
Although the guarantees by substantially all of the Company's 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries are full, unconditional and joint and several while they are in effect, (i) a subsidiary will cease to be a guarantor at any time when it is not directly or indirectly guaranteeing at least $75 million of debt of Lennar Corporation (the parent company), and (ii) a subsidiary will be released from its guarantee and any other obligations it may have regarding the senior notes if all or substantially all its assets, or all of its capital stock, are sold or otherwise disposed of.

(12)
Product Warranty
Warranty and similar reserves for homes are established at an amount estimated to be adequate to cover potential costs for materials and labor with regard to warranty-type claims expected to be incurred subsequent to the delivery of a home. Reserves are determined based on historical data and trends with respect to similar product types and geographical areas. The Company regularly monitors the warranty reserve and makes adjustments to its pre-existing warranties in order to reflect changes in trends and historical data as information becomes available. Warranty reserves are included in other liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity in the Company’s warranty reserve was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Warranty reserve, beginning of period
$
90,242

 
84,488

 
84,188

 
88,120

Warranties issued during the period
13,914

 
9,469

 
34,795

 
24,430

Adjustments to pre-existing warranties from changes in estimates
7,506

 
766

 
15,415

 
5,813

Payments
(12,186
)
 
(9,942
)
 
(34,922
)
 
(33,582
)
Warranty reserve, end of period
$
99,476

 
84,781

 
99,476

 
84,781

As of August 31, 2013, the Company has identified approximately 1,010 homes delivered in Florida primarily during its 2006 and 2007 fiscal years that are confirmed to have had defective Chinese drywall and resulting damage. This represents a small percentage of homes the Company delivered nationally (1.2%) during those fiscal years. Defective Chinese drywall is an industry-wide issue as other homebuilders have publicly disclosed that they have experienced similar issues with defective Chinese drywall. Based on its efforts to date, the Company has not identified defective Chinese drywall in homes delivered by the Company outside of Florida. The Company has offered to replace defective Chinese drywall when it has been found in homes the Company has built, and has done so in substantially all affected homes. Drywall claims for approximately 60 of the 1,010 homes will be resolved through settlement of the drywall multi-district class action litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Through August 31, 2013, the Company has accrued $82.2 million of warranty reserves related to defective Chinese drywall. There were no additional amounts accrued during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the warranty reserve related to Chinese drywall, net of payments, was $1.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The Company has received, and continues to seek, reimbursement from its subcontractors, insurers and others for costs the Company has incurred or expects to incur to investigate and repair defective Chinese drywall and resulting damage.


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(13)
Share-Based Payment
During the three months ended August 31, 2013, the Company granted an immaterial number of stock options and 1.2 million nonvested shares. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company granted an immaterial number of stock options and 1.3 million nonvested shares. During the three months ended August 31, 2012, the Company did not grant any stock options and issued 1.2 million nonvested shares. During the nine months ended August 31, 2012, the Company granted an immaterial number of stock options and issued 1.3 million nonvested shares. Compensation expense related to the Company’s share-based payment awards was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Stock options
$
64

 
580

 
97

 
2,380

Nonvested shares
10,269

 
7,669

 
23,430

 
21,801

Total compensation expense for share-based awards
$
10,333

 
8,249

 
23,527

 
24,181


(14)
Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments held by the Company at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, using available market information and what the Company believes to be appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies might have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, defeasance cash to retire notes payable, receivables, net and accounts payable, all of which had fair values approximating their carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments.
 
 
 
August 31, 2013
 
November 30, 2012
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Carrying
 
Fair
(In thousands)
Hierarchy
 
Amount
 
Value
 
Amount
 
Value
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable, net
Level 3
 
$
328,667

 
349,079

 
436,535

 
450,281

Investments held-to-maturity
Level 3
 
$
15,791

 
15,673

 
15,012

 
14,904

Lennar Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-investment, net
Level 3
 
$
25,264

 
25,910

 
23,982

 
24,949

Investments held-to-maturity
Level 2
 
$
54,019

 
54,012

 
63,924

 
63,877

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes and other debts payable
Level 2
 
$
4,624,614

 
5,306,477

 
4,005,051

 
5,035,670

Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes and other debts payable
Level 2
 
$
346,627

 
339,178

 
574,480

 
568,702

Lennar Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes and other debts payable
Level 2
 
$
290,283

 
290,283

 
457,994

 
457,994

The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company in estimating fair values:
Lennar Homebuilding—For senior notes and other debts payable, the fair value of fixed-rate borrowings is based on quoted market prices and the fair value of variable-rate borrowings is based on expected future cash flows calculated using current market forward rates.
Rialto Investments—The fair values for loans receivable is based on discounted cash flows, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell. The fair value for investments held-to-maturity is based on discounted cash flows. For notes payable, the fair value of the zero percent interest notes guaranteed by the FDIC was calculated based on a 6-month treasury yield, and the fair value of other notes payable was calculated based on discounted cash flows using the Company’s weighted average borrowing rate.

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Lennar Financial Services—The fair values above are based on quoted market prices, if available. The fair values for instruments that do not have quoted market prices are estimated by the Company on the basis of discounted cash flows or other financial information.
Fair Value Measurements:
GAAP provides a framework for measuring fair value, expands disclosures about fair value measurements and establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value summarized as follows:
Level 1: Fair value determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
Level 2: Fair value determined using significant other observable inputs.
Level 3: Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Financial Instruments
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Fair Value at
August 31,
2013
 
Fair Value at
November 30,
2012
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale (1)
Level 2
 
$
344,607

 
502,318

Mortgage loan commitments
Level 2
 
$
10,764

 
12,713

Forward contracts
Level 2
 
$
1,821

 
(2,570
)
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
Investments available-for-sale
Level 3
 
$
43,371

 
19,591

Rialto Investments Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale (2)
Level 3
 
$
244,666

 

Interest rate swap futures
Level 1
 
$
607

 

Credit default swaps
Level 2
 
$
9,093

 

Rialto Investments Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap futures
Level 1
 
$
(701
)
 

(1)
The aggregate fair value of Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale of $344.6 million at August 31, 2013 exceeds their aggregate principal balance of $334.8 million by $9.8 million. The aggregate fair value of loans held-for-sale of $502.3 million at November 30, 2012 exceeds their aggregate principal balance of $479.1 million by $23.2 million.
(2)
The aggregate fair value of Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale of $244.7 million at August 31, 2013 are below their aggregate principal balance of $245.2 million by $0.6 million.
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments have been determined by using available market information and what the Company believes to be appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies might have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company in estimating fair values:
Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale— Fair value is based on independent quoted market prices, where available, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics. Management believes carrying loans held-for-sale at fair value improves financial reporting by mitigating volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring the fair value of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. In addition, the Company recognizes the fair value of its rights to service a mortgage loan as revenue upon entering into an interest rate lock loan commitment with a borrower. The fair value of these servicing rights is included in Lennar Financial Services’ loans held-for-sale as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Fair value of servicing rights is determined based on actual sales of servicing rights on loans with similar characteristics.
Lennar Financial Services mortgage loan commitments— Fair value of commitments to originate loans is based upon the difference between the current value of similar loans and the price at which the Lennar Financial Services segment has committed to originate the loans. The fair value of commitments to sell loan contracts is the estimated amount that the Lennar Financial Services segment would receive or pay to terminate the commitments at the reporting date based on market prices for similar financial instruments. In addition, the Company recognizes the fair value of its rights to service a mortgage loan as revenue upon entering into an interest rate lock loan commitment with a borrower. The fair value of servicing rights is

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determined based on actual sales of servicing rights on loans with similar characteristics. The fair value of the mortgage loan commitments and related servicing rights is included in Lennar Financial Services’ other assets as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.
Lennar Financial Services forward contracts— Fair value is based on quoted market prices for similar financial instruments.
Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale— The fair value of these investments are based on third party valuations.
Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale— The fair value of loans held-for-sale is calculated from model-based techniques that use discounted cash flow assumptions and the Company’s own estimates of CMBS spreads, market interest rate movements and the underlying loan credit quality. Loan values are calculated by allocating the change in value of an assumed CMBS capital structure to each loan. The value of an assumed CMBS capital structure is calculated, generally, by discounting the cash flows associated with each CMBS class at market interest rates and at the Company’s own estimate of CMBS spreads. The Company estimates CMBS spreads by observing the pricings of recent CMBS offerings, secondary CMBS markets, changes in the CMBX index, and general capital and commercial real estate market conditions. Considerations in estimating CMBS spreads include comparing the Company’s current loan portfolio with comparable CMBS offerings containing loans with similar duration, credit quality and collateral composition. These methods use unobservable inputs in estimating a discount rate that is used to assign a value to each loan. While the cash payments on the loans are contractual, the discount rate used and assumptions regarding the relative size of each class in the CMBS capital structure can significantly impact the valuation. Therefore, the estimates used could differ materially from the fair value determined when the loans are sold to a securitization trust.
Rialto Investments interest rate swap futures— The fair value of interest rate swap futures (derivatives) is based on quoted market prices for identical investments traded in active markets.
Rialto Investments credit default swaps— The fair value of credit default swaps (derivatives) is based on quoted market prices for similar investments traded in active markets.
Gains and losses of Lennar Financial Services financial instruments measured at fair value from initial measurement and subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in the Lennar Financial Services segment’s operating earnings. Gains and losses related to the Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 were deferred as a result of the Company's continuing involvement in the underlying real estate collateral. There were no gains or losses recognized for the Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012. The changes in fair values that are included in operating earnings are shown, by financial instrument and financial statement line item below:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Changes in fair value included in Lennar Financial Services revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held-for-sale
$
3,982

 
5,403

 
(13,422
)
 
7,694

Mortgage loan commitments
$
4,944

 
281

 
(1,950
)
 
7,466

Forward contracts
$
(13,600
)
 
1,478

 
4,391

 
(2,552
)
Changes in fair value included in Rialto Investments revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Loans held-for-sale
$
(1,086
)
 

 
(1,086
)
 

       Interest rate swap futures
$
607

 

 
607

 

       Credit default swaps
$
1,343

 

 
1,343

 

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Interest rate swap futures
$
(701
)
 

 
(701
)
 

Interest income on Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale and Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale measured at fair value is calculated based on the interest rate of the loan and recorded as revenues in the Lennar Financial Services’ statement of operations and Rialto Investments statement of operations, respectively.

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The following table represents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for the Company’s Level 3 recurring fair value measurements (investments available-for-sale) included in the Lennar Homebuilding segment’s other assets:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
August 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
 
August 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
Investments available-for-sale, beginning of period
$
33,338

 
24,306

 
19,591

 
42,892

Purchases and other (1)
13,291

 

 
25,518

 
20,998

Sales
(2,486
)
 
(4,092
)
 
(2,486
)
 
(10,528
)
Changes in fair value (2)
(772
)
 
(1,169
)
 
748

 

Settlements (3)

 

 

 
(34,317
)
Investments available-for-sale, end of period
$
43,371

 
19,045

 
43,371

 
19,045

(1)
Represents investments in community development district bonds that mature at various dates between 2022 and 2042.
(2)
Amount represents changes in fair value during both three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. The changes in fair value were not included in other comprehensive income because the changes in fair value were deferred as a result of the Company's continuing involvement in the underlying real estate collateral.
(3)
The investments available-for-sale that were settled during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 related to investments in community development district bonds, which were in default by the borrower and regarding which the Company foreclosed on the underlying real estate collateral. Therefore, these investments were reclassified from other assets to land and land under development.

The following table represents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for Rialto Investments Level 3 recurring fair value measurements (loans held-for-sale):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
August 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
 
August 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale, beginning of period
$

 

 

 

Loan originations
245,223

 

 
245,223

 

Interest
529

 

 
529

 

Changes in fair value
(1,086
)
 

 
(1,086
)
 

Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale, end of period
$
244,666

 

 
244,666

 

The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are those assets for which the Company has recorded valuation adjustments and write-offs and Rialto Investments real estate owned assets. The fair value included in the tables below represent only those assets whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the respective periods disclosed. The assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are summarized below:
Non-financial assets
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Fair Value
Three Months Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Total Gains (Losses) (1)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in unconsolidated entities (2)
Level 3
 
$
20,024

 
(861
)
Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
REO - held-for-sale (3)
Level 3
 
$
14,833

 
2,464

REO - held-and-used, net (4)
Level 3
 
$
16,204

 
(4,836
)
(1)
Represents total losses due to valuation adjustments, total gains from acquisitions of real estate through foreclosure and REO impairments recorded during the three months ended August 31, 2013.
(2)
Lennar Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities with an aggregate carrying value of $20.9 million were written down to their fair value of $20.0 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $0.9 million, which were included in other income, net in the Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013.
(3)
REO, held-for-sale, assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-for-sale, had a carrying value of $12.2 million and a fair

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value of $14.8 million. The fair value of REO, held-for-sale, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The gains upon acquisition of REO, held-for-sale, were $2.6 million. As part of management’s periodic valuations of its REO, held-for-sale, during the three months ended August 31, 2013, REO, held-for-sale, with an aggregate value of $0.2 million were written down to their fair value of zero, resulting in impairments of $0.2 million. These gains and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013.
(4)
REO, held-and-used, net, assets are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-and-used, net, had a carrying value of $13.9 million and a fair value of $14.2 million. The fair value of REO, held-and-used, net, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The gains upon acquisition of REO, held-and-used, net, were $0.3 million. As part of management’s periodic valuations of its REO, held-and-used, net, during the three months ended August 31, 2013, REO, held-and-used, net, with an aggregate value of $7.2 million were written down to their fair value of $2.1 million, resulting in impairments of $5.1 million. These gains and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013.
Non-financial assets
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Fair Value
Three Months Ended
August 31,
2012
 
Total Gains (Losses) (1)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
Finished homes and construction in progress (2)
Level 3
 
$
8,049

 
(4,651
)
Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
REO - held-for-sale (3)
Level 3
 
$
10,101

 
(2,682
)
REO - held-and-used, net (4)
Level 3
 
$
53,292

 
(2,006
)
(1)
Represents total losses due to valuation adjustments, total gains from acquisitions of real estate through foreclosure and REO impairments recorded during the three months ended August 31, 2012.
(2)
Finished homes and construction in progress with an aggregate carrying value of $12.7 million were written down to their fair value of $8.0 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $4.7 million, which were included in Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses in the Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2012.
(3)
REO held-for-sale assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO held-for-sale had a carrying value of $8.3 million and a fair value of $6.4 million. The fair value of REO held-for-sale is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The losses upon acquisition of REO held-for-sale were $1.9 million. As part of management's periodic valuations of its REO held-for-sale during the three months ended August 31, 2012, REO held-for-sale with an aggregate value of $4.5 million were written down to their fair value of $3.7 million, resulting in impairments of $0.8 million. These losses and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net in the Company's statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2012.
(4)
REO held-and-used, net, assets are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO held-and-used, net, had a carrying value of $45.1 million and a fair value of $45.0 million. The fair value of REO held-and-used, net, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The losses upon acquisition of REO held-and-used, net, were $0.1 million. As part of management's periodic valuations of its REO held-and-used, net, during the three months ended August 31, 2012, REO held-and-used, net, with an aggregate value of $10.2 million were written down to their fair value of $8.3 million, resulting in impairments of $1.9 million. These losses and impairments are included within the Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2012.

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Non-financial assets
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Fair Value
Nine Months Ended
August 31,
2013
 
Total Gains (Losses) (1)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
Finished homes and construction in progress (2)
Level 3
 
$
12,247

 
(4,207
)
Investments in unconsolidated entities (3)
Level 3
 
$
20,024

 
(897
)
Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
REO - held-for-sale (4)
Level 3
 
$
34,853

 
(2,380
)
REO - held-and-used, net (5)
Level 3
 
$
43,364

 
(6,302
)
(1)
Represents total losses due to valuation adjustments, total gains from acquisitions of real estate through foreclosure and REO impairments recorded during the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
(2)
Finished homes and construction in progress with an aggregate carrying value of $16.5 million were written down to their fair value of $12.2 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $4.2 million, which were included in Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
(3)
Lennar Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities with an aggregate carrying value of $20.9 million were written down to their fair value of $20.0 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $0.9 million, which were included in other income, net in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
(4)
REO, held-for-sale, assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-for-sale, had a carrying value of $14.2 million and a fair value of $16.2 million. The fair value of REO, held-for-sale, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The gains upon acquisition of REO, held-for-sale, were $2.0 million. As part of management’s periodic valuations of its REO, held-for-sale, during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, REO, held-for-sale, with an aggregate value of $23.0 million were written down to their fair value of $18.7 million, resulting in impairments of $4.4 million. These gains and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
(5)
REO, held-and-used, net, assets are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-and-used, net, had a carrying value of $39.7 million and a fair value of $38.9 million. The fair value of REO, held-and-used, net, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The losses upon acquisition of REO, held-and-used, net, were $0.8 million. As part of management’s periodic valuations of its REO, held-and-used, net, during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, REO, held-and-used, net, with an aggregate value of $10.0 million were written down to their fair value of $4.5 million, resulting in impairments of $5.5 million. These losses and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
Non-financial assets
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Fair Value
Nine Months Ended
August 31,
2012
 
Total Gains (Losses) (1)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
Finished homes and construction in progress (2)
Level 3
 
$
10,810

 
(9,080
)
Land and land under development (3)
Level 3
 
$
13,318

 
(332
)
Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
REO - held-for-sale (4)
Level 3
 
$
23,967

 
(4,870
)
REO - held-and-used, net (5)
Level 3
 
$
173,665

 
(1,051
)
(1)
Represents total losses due to valuation adjustments, total gains from acquisitions of real estate through foreclosure and REO impairments recorded during the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
(2)
Finished homes and construction in progress with an aggregate carrying value of $19.9 million were written down to their fair value of $10.8 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $9.1 million, which were included in Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
(3)
Land and land under development with an aggregate carrying value of 13.6 million were written down to their fair value of $13.3 million, resulting in valuation adjustments of $0.3 million, which were included in Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses in the Company's statements of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.

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(4)
REO, held-for-sale, assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-for-sale, had a carrying value of $10.2 million and a fair value of $7.8 million. The fair value of REO, held-for-sale, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The losses upon acquisition of REO, held-for-sale, were $2.4 million. As part of management's periodic valuations of its REO, held-for-sale, during the nine months ended August 31, 2012, REO, held-for-sale, with an aggregate value of $18.6 million were written down to their fair value of $16.2 million, resulting in impairments of $2.4 million. These losses and impairments are included within Rialto Investments other income (expense), net in the Company's statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
(5)
REO, held-and-used, net, assets are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. Upon acquisition, the REO, held-and-used, net, had a carrying value of $150.5 million and a fair value of $154.6 million. The fair value of REO, held-and-used, net, is based upon the appraised value at the time of foreclosure or management’s best estimate. The gains upon acquisition of REO, held-and-used, net, were $4.1 million. As part of management's periodic valuations of its REO, held-and-used, net, during the nine months ended August 31, 2012, REO, held-and-used, net, with an aggregate value of $24.2 million were written down to their fair value of $19.0 million, resulting in impairments of $5.2 million. These gains and impairments are included within the Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
Finished homes and construction in progress are included within inventories. Inventories are stated at cost unless the inventory within a community is determined to be impaired, in which case the impaired inventory is written down to fair value. Inventory costs include land, land development and home construction costs, real estate taxes, deposits on land purchase contracts and interest related to development and construction. Construction overhead and selling expenses are expensed as incurred. Homes held-for-sale are classified as inventories until delivered. Land, land development, amenities and other costs are accumulated by specific area and allocated to homes within the respective areas. The Company reviews its inventory for indicators of impairment by evaluating each community during each reporting period. The inventory within each community is categorized as finished homes and construction in progress or land under development based on the development state of the community. There were 512 and 442 active communities, excluding unconsolidated entities, as of August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. If the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by a community are less than its carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded to write down the carrying amount of such community to its estimated fair value.
In conducting its review for indicators of impairment on a community level, the Company evaluates, among other things, the margins on homes that have been delivered, margins on homes under sales contracts in backlog, projected margins with regard to future home sales over the life of the community, projected margins with regard to future land sales and the estimated fair value of the land itself. The Company pays particular attention to communities in which inventory is moving at a slower than anticipated absorption pace and communities whose average sales price and/or margins are trending downward and are anticipated to continue to trend downward. From this review, the Company identifies communities whose carrying values exceed their undiscounted cash flows.
The Company estimates the fair value of its communities using a discounted cash flow model. The projected cash flows for each community are significantly impacted by estimates related to market supply and demand, product type by community, homesite sizes, sales pace, sales prices, sales incentives, construction costs, sales and marketing expenses, the local economy, competitive conditions, labor costs, costs of materials and other factors for that particular community. Every division evaluates the historical performance of each of its communities as well as current trends in the market and economy impacting the community and its surrounding areas. These trends are analyzed for each of the estimates listed above. For example, any increase and or decrease in construction costs in addition to change in product type in many communities has impacted future estimated cash flows.
Each of the homebuilding markets in which the Company operates is unique, as homebuilding has historically been a local business driven by local market conditions and demographics. Each of the Company’s homebuilding markets has specific supply and demand relationships reflective of local economic conditions. The Company’s projected cash flows are impacted by many assumptions. Some of the most critical assumptions in the Company’s cash flow model are projected absorption pace for home sales, sales prices and costs to build and deliver homes on a community by community basis.
In order to arrive at the assumed absorption pace for home sales included in the Company’s cash flow model, the Company analyzes its historical absorption pace in the community as well as other comparable communities in the geographical area. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which generally include, but are not limited to, statistics on population demographics, unemployment rates and availability of competing product in the geographic area where the community is located. When analyzing the Company’s historical absorption pace for home sales and corresponding internal and external market studies, the Company places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as the absorption pace realized in its most recent quarters as well as forecasted population demographics, unemployment rates and availability of competing product. Generally, if the Company notices a variation from historical results over a span of

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two fiscal quarters, the Company considers such variation to be the establishment of a trend and adjusts its historical information accordingly in order to develop assumptions on the projected absorption pace in the cash flow model for a community.
In order to determine the assumed sales prices included in its cash flow models, the Company analyzes the historical sales prices realized on homes it delivered in the community and other comparable communities in the geographical area as well as the sales prices included in its current backlog for such communities. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which generally include, but are not limited to, statistics on sales prices in neighboring communities and sales prices on similar products in non-neighboring communities in the geographic area where the community is located. When analyzing its historical sales prices and corresponding market studies, the Company also places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as future forecasted sales prices in neighboring communities as well as future forecasted sales prices for similar products in non-neighboring communities. Generally, if the Company notices a variation from historical results over a span of two fiscal quarters, the Company considers such variation to be the establishment of a trend and adjusts its historical information accordingly in order to develop assumptions on the projected sales prices in the cash flow model for a community.
In order to arrive at the Company’s assumed costs to build and deliver homes, the Company generally assumes a cost structure reflecting contracts currently in place with its vendors adjusted for any anticipated cost reduction initiatives or increases in cost structure. Costs assumed in the cash flow model for the Company’s communities are generally based on the rates the Company is currently obligated to pay under existing contracts with its vendors adjusted for any anticipated cost reduction initiatives or increases in cost structure.
Since the estimates and assumptions included in the Company’s cash flow models are based upon historical results and projected trends, the Company does not anticipate unexpected changes in market conditions or strategies that may lead the Company to incur additional impairment charges in the future.
Using all available information, the Company calculates its best estimate of projected cash flows for each community. While many of the estimates are calculated based on historical and projected trends, all estimates are subjective and change from market to market and community to community as market and economic conditions change. The determination of fair value also requires discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate the Company believes a market participant would determine to be commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. The discount rate used in determining each asset’s fair value depends on the community’s projected life and development stage. The Company generally uses a discount rate of approximately 20%, subject to the perceived risks associated with the community’s cash flow streams relative to its inventory.
The Company estimates the fair value of inventory evaluated for impairment based on market conditions and assumptions made by management at the time the inventory is evaluated, which may differ materially from actual results if market conditions or assumptions change. For example, further market deterioration or changes in assumptions may lead to the Company incurring additional impairment charges on previously impaired inventory, as well as on inventory not currently impaired but for which indicators of impairment may arise if further market deterioration occurs.
In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company reviewed its communities for potential indicators of impairments and identified 31 communities with 954 homesites and a corresponding carrying value of $69.3 million as having potential indicators of impairment. Of those communities identified, the Company recorded impairments on 99 homesites in 3 communities with a corresponding carrying value of $16.5 million. The table below summarizes the most significant unobservable inputs used in the Company's discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of its communities (primarily one community) for which the Company recorded valuation adjustments during the nine months ended August 31, 2013:
Unobservable inputs
Range
Average selling price

$163,000

-
$279,000
Absorption rate per quarter (homes)
2

-
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Discount rate
20%
The Company evaluates its investments in unconsolidated entities for indicators of impairment during each reporting period. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in value of the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated entity has occurred which is other-than-temporary. The amount of impairment recognized is the excess of the investment’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value.

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The evaluation of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated entities includes certain critical assumptions made by management: (1) projected future distributions from the unconsolidated entities, (2) discount rates applied to the future distributions and (3) various other factors.
The Company’s assumptions on the projected future distributions from the unconsolidated entities are dependent on market conditions. Specifically, distributions are dependent on cash to be generated from the sale of inventory by the unconsolidated entities. Such inventory is also reviewed for potential impairment by the unconsolidated entities. The unconsolidated entities generally use a discount rate of approximately 20% in their reviews for impairment, subject to the perceived risks associated with the community’s cash flow streams relative to its inventory. If a valuation adjustment is recorded by an unconsolidated entity related to its assets, the Company’s proportionate share is reflected in the Company’s homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities with a corresponding decrease to its investment in unconsolidated entities. In certain instances, the Company may be required to record additional losses relating to its investment in unconsolidated entities, if the Company’s investment in the unconsolidated entity, or a portion thereof, is deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. These losses are included in Lennar Homebuilding other income, net.
Additionally, the Company considers various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of the investment is other-than-temporary. These factors include age of the venture, intent and ability for the Company to recover its investment in the entity, financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity, short-term liquidity needs of the unconsolidated entity, trends in the general economic environment of the land, entitlement status of the land held by the unconsolidated entity, overall projected returns on investment, defaults under contracts with third parties (including bank debt), recoverability of the investment through future cash flows and relationships with the other partners and banks. If the Company believes that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, then no impairment is recorded.
REO represents real estate that the Rialto segment has taken control or has effective control of in partial or full satisfaction of loans receivable. At the time of acquisition of a property through foreclosure of a loan, REO is recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell if classified as held-for-sale or at fair value if classified as held-and-used, which becomes the property’s new basis. The fair values of these assets are determined in part by placing reliance on third party appraisals of the properties and/or internally prepared analyses of recent offers or prices on comparable properties in the proximate vicinity. The third party appraisals and internally developed analyses are significantly impacted by the local market economy, market supply and demand, competitive conditions and prices on comparable properties, adjusted for date of sale, location, property size, and other factors. Each REO is unique and is analyzed in the context of the particular market where the property is located. In order to establish the significant assumptions for a particular REO, the Company analyzes historical trends, including trends achieved by our local homebuilding operations, if applicable, and current trends in the market and economy impacting the REO. Using available trend information, the Company then calculates its best estimate of fair value, which can include projected cash flows discounted at a rate the Company believes a market participant would determine to be commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. These methods use unobservable inputs to develop fair value for the Company’s REO. Due to the volume and variance of unobservable inputs, resulting from the uniqueness of each of the Company's REO, the Company does not use a standard range of unobservable inputs with respect to its evaluation of REO. However, for operating properties within REO, the Company may also use estimated cash flows multiplied by a capitalization rate to determine the fair value of the property. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the capitalization rates used to estimate fair value ranged from 8% to 12% and varied based on the location of the asset, asset type and occupancy rates for the operating properties.
Changes in economic factors, consumer demand and market conditions, among other things, could materially impact estimates used in the third party appraisals and/or internally prepared analyses of recent offers or prices on comparable properties. Thus, estimates can differ significantly from the amounts ultimately realized by the Rialto segment from disposition of these assets. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan is less than the REO’s fair value (net of estimated cost to sell if held-for-sale), is recorded as an unrealized gain on foreclosure in the Company’s statement of operations. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan is greater than the REO’s fair value (net of estimated cost to sell if held-for-sale) is initially recorded as an impairment in the Company’s statement of operations.

(15)
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities/Consolidated Joint Ventures
GAAP requires the consolidation of VIEs in which an enterprise has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The Company’s variable interest in VIEs may be in the form of (1) equity ownership, (2) contracts to purchase assets, (3) management and development agreements between the Company and a VIE, (4) loans provided by the Company to a VIE

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or other partner and/or (5) guarantees provided by members to banks and other third parties. The Company examines specific criteria and uses its judgment when determining if the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Factors considered in determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary include risk and reward sharing, experience and financial condition of other partner(s), voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions, representation on a VIE’s executive committee, existence of unilateral kick-out rights or voting rights, level of economic disproportionality, if any, between the Company and the other partner(s) and contracts to purchase assets from VIEs.
Generally, all major decision making in the Company’s joint ventures is shared between all partners. In particular, business plans and budgets are generally required to be unanimously approved by all partners. Usually, management and other fees earned by the Company are nominal and believed to be at market and there is no significant economic disproportionality between the Company and other partners. Generally, the Company purchases less than a majority of the joint venture’s assets and the purchase prices under the Company’s option contracts are believed to be at market.
Generally, Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities become VIEs and consolidate when the other partner(s) lack the intent and financial wherewithal to remain in the entity. As a result, the Company continues to fund operations and debt paydowns through partner loans or substituted capital contributions.
The Company evaluated the joint venture agreements of its joint ventures that were formed or that had reconsideration events during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. Based on the Company's evaluation, there were no entities that consolidated during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. In addition, during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, there were no VIEs that were deconsolidated.
At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the Company’s recorded investments in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities were $755.3 million and $565.4 million, respectively, and the Rialto segment’s investments in unconsolidated entities as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012 were $125.3 million and $108.1 million, respectively.
Consolidated VIEs
As of August 31, 2013, the carrying amounts of the VIEs’ assets and non-recourse liabilities that consolidated were $1.5 billion and $499.6 million, respectively. Those assets are owned by, and those liabilities are obligations of, the VIEs, not the Company.
A VIE’s assets can only be used to settle obligations of that VIE. The VIEs are not guarantors of the Company’s senior notes or other debts payable. In addition, the assets held by a VIE usually are collateral for that VIE’s debt. The Company and other partners do not generally have an obligation to make capital contributions to a VIE unless the Company and/or the other partner(s) have entered into debt guarantees or LC agreements with a VIE’s banks. Other than agreements with a VIE’s banks, which may include debt guarantees and LC agreements, there are no liquidity arrangements or agreements to fund capital or purchase assets that could require the Company to provide financial support to a VIE except with regard to a $93.5 million remaining commitment to fund a new unconsolidated entity for further expenses up until the unconsolidated entity obtains permanent financing. While the Company has option contracts to purchase land from certain of its VIEs, the Company is not required to purchase the assets and could walk away from the contracts.
Consolidated Joint Ventures
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company had transactions involving three of its consolidated joint ventures. In the first joint venture transaction, the Company bought out its 50% partners for $82.3 million, paying $18.8 million in cash and financing the remainder with a short-term note. The Company's consolidated joint venture then contributed certain assets to a new unconsolidated joint venture and brought in a new, long-term partner for $120 million, or a 30% interest. Additionally, if the new unconsolidated entity meets certain cash flow thresholds, the partner's equity interest in the unconsolidated entity could be decreased to 15% or increased to 45% with a corresponding increase or decrease in the Company's equity interest percentage. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 the new unconsolidated joint venture subsequently distributed $120 million of cash to the Company as a return of capital.
In the second joint venture transaction, the Company purchased its partner's interest for $153.2 million and the inventories are now wholly-owned assets, which the Company plans to develop and build homes. During the three months ended August 31, 2013, there was a third joint venture transaction where the Company paid off the bank debt of the consolidated joint venture and assumed the partner's interest, resulting in the entity being wholly-owned.
These transactions did not impact the Company's net earnings, but its balance sheet was affected as follows: cash was reduced by approximately $52 million, inventory decreased by approximately $225 million, investments in unconsolidated entities increased by $103 million, deferred tax assets were increased by $40 million, additional paid-in capital (equity) was reduced by $62 million, net of tax, and non-controlling interests were reduced by $134 million.

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Unconsolidated VIEs
The Company’s recorded investment in VIEs that are unconsolidated and its estimated maximum exposure to loss were as follows:
As of August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Investments in
Unconsolidated
VIEs
 
Lennar’s
Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
Lennar Homebuilding (1)
$
214,753

 
340,592

Rialto Investments (2)
24,094

 
24,094

 
$
238,847

 
364,686

As of November 30, 2012
(In thousands)
Investments in
Unconsolidated
VIEs
 
Lennar’s
Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
Lennar Homebuilding (1)
$
85,500

 
109,278

Rialto Investments (2)
23,587

 
23,587

 
$
109,087

 
132,865

(1)
At August 31, 2013, the maximum exposure to loss of Lennar Homebuilding’s investments in unconsolidated VIEs is limited to its investment in the unconsolidated VIEs, except with regard to a $93.5 million remaining commitment to fund a new unconsolidated entity for further expenses up until the unconsolidated entity obtains permanent financing, $15.0 million of recourse debt of one of the unconsolidated VIEs, which is included in the Company’s maximum recourse related to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, and $16.9 million of letters of credit outstanding for certain of the unconsolidated VIEs that in the event of default under its debt agreement the letter of credit will be drawn upon. At November 30, 2012, the maximum exposure to loss of Lennar Homebuilding’s investments in unconsolidated VIEs is limited to its investment in the unconsolidated VIEs, except with regard to $18.7 million of recourse debt of one of the unconsolidated VIEs, which is included in the Company’s maximum recourse related to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities and $4.8 million of letters of credit outstanding for certain of the unconsolidated VIEs that in the event of default under its debt agreement the letter of credit will be drawn upon.
(2)
At both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the maximum recourse exposure to loss of Rialto’s investment in unconsolidated VIEs was its investments in unconsolidated entities. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, investments in unconsolidated VIEs and Lennar’s maximum exposure to loss include $15.8 million and $15.0 million, respectively, related to Rialto’s investments held-to-maturity.
While these entities are VIEs, the Company has determined that the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance is generally shared. While the Company generally manages the day-to-day operations of the VIEs, each of these VIEs has an executive committee made up of representatives from each partner. The members of the executive committee have equal votes and major decisions require unanimous consent and approval from all members. The Company does not have the unilateral ability to exercise participating voting rights without partner consent. Furthermore, the Company’s economic interest is not significantly disproportionate to the point where it would indicate that the Company has the power to direct these activities.
The Company and other partners do not generally have an obligation to make capital contributions to the VIEs, except for $15.0 million of recourse debt of one of the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated VIEs and $16.9 million of letters of credit outstanding for certain of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated VIEs that in the event of default under its debt agreement the letter of credit will be drawn upon. Except for the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated VIEs discussed above, the Company and the other partners did not guarantee any debt of the other unconsolidated VIEs. There are no liquidity arrangements or agreements to fund capital or purchase assets that could require the Company to provide financial support to the VIEs except with regard to a $93.5 million remaining commitment to fund a new unconsolidated entity for further expenses up until the unconsolidated entity obtains permanent financing. While the Company has option contracts to purchase land from certain of its unconsolidated VIEs, the Company is not required to purchase the assets and could walk away from the contracts.

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Option Contracts
The Company has access to land through option contracts, which generally enables it to control portions of properties owned by third parties (including land funds) and unconsolidated entities until the Company has determined whether to exercise the option.
A majority of the Company’s option contracts require a non-refundable cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit based on a percentage of the purchase price of the land. The Company’s option contracts sometimes include price adjustment provisions, which adjust the purchase price of the land to its approximate fair value at the time of acquisition or are based on the fair value at the time of takedown.
The Company’s investments in option contracts are recorded at cost unless those investments are determined to be impaired, in which case the Company’s investments are written down to fair value. The Company reviews option contracts for indicators of impairment during each reporting period. The most significant indicator of impairment is a decline in the fair value of the optioned property such that the purchase and development of the optioned property would no longer meet the Company’s targeted return on investment with appropriate consideration given to the length of time available to exercise the option. Such declines could be caused by a variety of factors including increased competition, decreases in demand or changes in local regulations that adversely impact the cost of development. Changes in any of these factors would cause the Company to re-evaluate the likelihood of exercising its land options.
Some option contracts contain a predetermined take-down schedule for the optioned land parcels. However, in almost all instances, the Company is not required to purchase land in accordance with those take-down schedules. In substantially all instances, the Company has the right and ability to not exercise its option and forfeit its deposit without further penalty, other than termination of the option and loss of any unapplied portion of its deposit and pre-acquisition costs. Therefore, in substantially all instances, the Company does not consider the take-down price to be a firm contractual obligation.
When the Company does not intend to exercise an option, it writes off any unapplied deposit and pre-acquisition costs associated with the option contract.
The Company evaluates all option contracts for land to determine whether they are VIEs and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of certain of these option contracts. Although the Company does not have legal title to the optioned land, if the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary or makes a significant deposit for optioned land, it may need to consolidate the land under option at the purchase price of the optioned land. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the effect of consolidation of option contracts was a net increase of $206.7 million to consolidated inventory not owned with a corresponding increase to liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to a significant nominal dollar deposit placed on the future purchase of homesites. To reflect the purchase price of the inventory consolidated, the Company reclassified the related option deposits from land under development to consolidated inventory not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013. The liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned primarily represent the difference between the option exercise prices for the optioned land and the Company’s cash deposits. The increase to consolidated inventory not owned was partially offset by the Company exercising its options to acquire land under certain contracts previously consolidated resulting in a net increase in consolidated inventory not owned of $145.9 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
The Company’s exposure to loss related to its option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consisted of its non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisition costs totaling $114.6 million and $176.7 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Additionally, the Company had posted $12.0 million and $42.5 million, respectively, of letters of credit in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.

(16)
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, (“ASU 2011-05”). ASU 2011-05 requires the presentation of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 was effective for the Company’s quarter ended February 28, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, but required a change in the presentation of the Company’s comprehensive income from the notes of the consolidated financial statements to the face of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, (“ASU 2011-08”), which amends the guidance in ASC 350-20, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Goodwill. Under ASU 2011-08, entities have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit when testing goodwill for impairment. If the fair value of the reporting unit is determined, based on qualitative factors, to be more likely than not less than the carrying

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amount of the reporting unit, then entities are required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 was effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Liabilities, (“ASU 2013-04”). ASU 2013-04 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. ASU 2013-04 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2014 and subsequent interim periods. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists, (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-13 is intended to end inconsistent practices regarding the presentation of a unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss ("NOL"), a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is available to reduce the taxable income or tax payable that would result from the dis- allowance of a tax position. ASU 2013-11 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2014 and subsequent interim periods. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

(17)
Supplemental Financial Information
The indentures governing the Company’s 5.50% senior notes due 2014, 5.60% senior notes due 2015, 6.50% senior notes due 2016, 12.25% senior notes due 2017, 4.75% senior notes due 2017, 6.95% senior notes due 2018, 4.125% senior notes due 2018, 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020, 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2020, 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 and 4.750% senior notes due 2022 require that, if any of the Company’s 100% owned subsidiaries, other than its finance company subsidiaries and foreign subsidiaries, directly or indirectly guarantee at least $75 million principal amount of debt of Lennar Corporation, those subsidiaries must also guarantee Lennar Corporation’s obligations with regard to its senior notes. The entities referred to as “guarantors” in the following tables are subsidiaries that were guaranteeing the senior notes because at August 31, 2013, they were guaranteeing Lennar Corporation's $200 million Letter of Credit Facility and its Credit Facility. The guarantees are full, unconditional and joint and several and the guarantor subsidiaries are 100% directly or indirectly owned by Lennar Corporation. A subsidiary's guarantee will be suspended, and the subsidiary will cease to be a guarantor, at any time when it is not directly or indirectly guaranteeing at least $75 million of debt of Lennar Corporation, and a subsidiary will be released from its guarantee and any other obligations it may have regarding the senior notes if all or substantially all its assets, or all of its capital stock, are sold or otherwise disposed of.
For purposes of the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows included in the following supplemental financial information, the Company's accounting policy is to treat cash received by Lennar Corporation ("the Parent") from its subsidiaries, to the extent of net earnings from such subsidiaries as a dividend and accordingly a return on investment within cash flows from operating activities. The cash outflows associated with the return on investment dividends received by the Parent are reflected by the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries in the Dividends line item within cash flows from financing activities. All other cash flows between the Parent and its subsidiaries represent the settlement of receivables and payables between such entities in conjunction with the Parent's centralized cash management arrangement with its subsidiaries, which operates with the characteristics of a revolving credit facility, and are accordingly reflected net in the Intercompany line item within cash flows from investing activities for the Parent and net in the Intercompany line item within cash flows from financing activities for the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries.
Adjustments to Prior Period Supplemental Financial Information
Subsequent to the issuance of the November 30, 2012 consolidated financial statements, the Company determined it needed to revise its disclosures and presentation with respect to the supplemental financial information included in this footnote and filed an amended Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2012 and Form 10-Q for the three months ended February 28, 2013. As such, the supplemental financial information included in this footnote has been revised for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012. These revisions relate solely to transactions between Lennar Corporation and its subsidiaries and only impact the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements that are presented as supplemental information. They do not affect the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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The Company's Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations are being revised in order to (A) eliminate the portion of equity in earnings previously recorded at the Guarantor subsidiaries that are earned directly by the Parent.
The following is a reconciliation of the amounts previously reported to the “as revised” amounts as stated in the following components of the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012:
 
 
As
 
 
 
 
Guarantor Column for the three months ended
 
Previously
 
Adjustment Between Guarantor
 
As
August 31, 2012
 
Reported
 
and Eliminations Column
 
Revised
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
 
$
3,776

 
$
4,258

A
$
8,034

Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
127,601

 
$
4,258

 
$
131,859

Net earnings attributable to Lennar
 
$
127,601

 
$
4,258

 
$
131,859

Guarantor Column for the nine months ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
 
$
26,621

 
$
(3,061
)
A
$
23,560

Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
641,161

 
$
(3,061
)
 
$
638,100

Net earnings attributable to Lennar
 
$
641,161

 
$
(3,061
)
 
$
638,100

Eliminations Column for the three months ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
 
$
(131,377
)
 
$
(4,258
)
A
$
(135,635
)
Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
(131,377
)
 
$
(4,258
)
 
$
(135,635
)
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
 
$
(131,377
)
 
$
(4,258
)
 
$
(135,635
)
Eliminations Column for the nine months ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
 
$
(667,782
)
 
$
3,061

A
$
(664,721
)
Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
(667,782
)
 
$
3,061

 
$
(664,721
)
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
 
$
(667,782
)
 
$
3,061

 
$
(664,721
)
The Company has determined that in its Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended August 31, 2012, it needed to adjust for (B) the misclassification of certain non-cash items between the Parent, Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries primarily related to the Company's 2012 deferred tax benefit as a result of a partial reversal of the Company's deferred tax asset valuation allowance and the recording of Lennar Homebuilding equity in loss from unconsolidated entities between the Parent and Guarantor subsidiaries. In addition, the Company determined it needed to adjust for (C) the classification of the net intercompany funding activity of the Parent, which was previously included as an element of Cash Flows from Financing Activities, as an element of Cash Flows from Investing Activities. The Company also determined that it needed to adjust for (D) classification of distributions of earnings from the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries that were previously being netted in the Intercompany line item, as Dividends in a separate line item within Cash Flows from Financing Activities, as well as disclosing the distributions of earnings from Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries as a separate line item within Cash Flows from Operating Activities. The above corrections did not have any impact on the net cash activity of the Parent, Guarantor or Non-Guarantor subsidiaries within the Company's Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows.

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The following is a reconciliation of the amounts previously reported to the “as revised” amounts as stated in the following components of the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended August 31, 2012:
 
 
As
 
Adjustments for Non-cash
 
 
Parent Column for nine months ended
 
Previously
 
Activity, Distributions,
 
As
August 31, 2012
 
Reported
 
Dividends & Intercompany
 
Revised
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(1,996
)
 
$
(435,642
)
B
$
(437,638
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
552,784

 
$
(435,642
)

$
117,142

Cash flows from investing activities: Intercompany
 
$

 
$
(641,365
)
C
$
(641,365
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(218
)
 
$
(641,365
)

$
(641,583
)
Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany
 
$
(1,077,007
)
 
$
1,077,007

B,C
$

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
$
(847,543
)
 
$
1,077,007


$
229,464


 
 
As
 
Adjustments for Non-cash
 
 
Guarantor Column for the nine months ended
 
Previously
 
Activity, Distributions,
 
As
August 31, 2012
 
Reported
 
Dividends & Intercompany
 
Revised
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
641,161

 
$
(3,061
)
A
$
638,100

Distributions of earnings from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries (1)
 
$

 
$
23,560

B
$
23,560

Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1)
 
$
(1,578,847
)
 
$
611,681

B
$
(967,166
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(937,686
)
 
$
632,180


$
(305,506
)
Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends
 
$

 
$
(215,682
)
D
$
(215,682
)
Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany
 
$
981,589

 
$
(416,498
)
B,D
$
565,091

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
$
910,375

 
$
(632,180
)

$
278,195

(1) The distributions of earnings from Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries was previously included in the line item adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, which is now titled other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. The amounts have been broken out to separately disclose to the readers of the Company's supplemental financial information the net earnings of the Non-Guarantor subsidiaries being distributed to the Guarantor subsidiaries and the Parent and the net earnings of the Guarantor subsidiaries being distributed to the Parent.
 
 
As
 
Adjustments for Non-cash
 
 
Non Guarantor Column for the nine months ended
 
Previously
 
Activity, Distributions,
 
As
August 31, 2012
 
Reported
 
Dividends & Intercompany
 
Revised
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(111,258
)
 
$
45,765

B
$
(65,493
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
(105,605
)
 
$
45,765


$
(59,840
)
Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends
 
$

 
$
(26,621
)
D
$
(26,621
)
Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany
 
$
95,418

 
$
(19,144
)
B,D
$
76,274

Net cash used in financing activities
 
$
(131,721
)
 
$
(45,765
)

$
(177,486
)


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As
 
Adjustments for Non-cash
 
 
Eliminations Column for the nine months ended
 
Previously
 
Activity, Distributions,
 
As
August 31, 2012
 
Reported
 
Dividends & Intercompany
 
Revised
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests)
 
$
(667,782
)
 
$
3,061

 
$
(664,721
)
Distributions of earnings from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries (1)
 
$

 
$
(242,303
)
B
$
(242,303
)
Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1)
 
$
667,782

 
$
(3,061
)
 
$
664,721

Net cash used in operating activities
 
$

 
$
(242,303
)

$
(242,303
)
Cash flows from investing activities: Intercompany
 
$

 
$
641,365

C
$
641,365

Net cash provided by investing activities
 
$

 
$
641,365


$
641,365

Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends
 
$

 
$
242,303

D
$
242,303

Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany
 
$

 
$
(641,365
)
C
$
(641,365
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
$

 
$
(399,062
)

$
(399,062
)
(1) The distributions of earnings from Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries was previously included in the line item adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, which is now titled other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. The amounts have been broken out to separately disclose to the readers of the Company's supplemental financial information the net earnings of the Non-Guarantor subsidiaries being distributed to the Guarantor subsidiaries and the Parent and the net earnings of the Guarantor subsidiaries being distributed to the Parent.


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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Supplemental information for the subsidiaries that were guarantor subsidiaries at August 31, 2013 was as follows:

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and
     receivables, net
$
294,524

 
200,647

 
15,226

 

 
510,397

Inventories

 
6,433,170

 
95,761

 

 
6,528,931

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
739,453

 
15,800

 

 
755,253

Other assets
53,165

 
683,684

 
214,783

 
6,216

 
957,848

Investments in subsidiaries
3,772,086

 
325,902

 

 
(4,097,988
)
 

Intercompany
3,956,549

 

 

 
(3,956,549
)
 

 
8,076,324

 
8,382,856

 
341,570

 
(8,048,321
)
 
8,752,429

Rialto Investments

 

 
1,554,140

 

 
1,554,140

Lennar Financial Services

 
76,026

 
632,998

 

 
709,024

Total assets
$
8,076,324

 
8,458,882

 
2,528,708

 
(8,048,321
)
 
11,015,593

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
284,118

 
685,326

 
8,590

 

 
978,034

Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned

 
398,077

 

 

 
398,077

Senior notes and other debts payable
4,078,060

 
366,600

 
179,954

 

 
4,624,614

Intercompany

 
3,153,678

 
802,871

 
(3,956,549
)
 

 
4,362,178

 
4,603,681

 
991,415

 
(3,956,549
)
 
6,000,725

Rialto Investments

 

 
391,071

 

 
391,071

Lennar Financial Services

 
28,238

 
418,657

 
6,216

 
453,111

Total liabilities
4,362,178

 
4,631,919

 
1,801,143

 
(3,950,333
)
 
6,844,907

Stockholders’ equity
3,714,146

 
3,826,963

 
271,025

 
(4,097,988
)
 
3,714,146

Noncontrolling interests

 

 
456,540

 

 
456,540

Total equity
3,714,146

 
3,826,963

 
727,565

 
(4,097,988
)
 
4,170,686

Total liabilities and equity
$
8,076,324

 
8,458,882

 
2,528,708

 
(8,048,321
)
 
11,015,593


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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
November 30, 2012
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and
     receivables, net
$
962,116

 
226,047

 
20,545

 

 
1,208,708

Inventories

 
4,532,755

 
538,958

 

 
5,071,713

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
521,662

 
43,698

 

 
565,360

Other assets
55,625

 
677,692

 
222,753

 

 
956,070

Investments in subsidiaries
3,772,086

 
585,756

 

 
(4,357,842
)
 

Intercompany
2,438,326

 

 

 
(2,438,326
)
 

 
7,228,153

 
6,543,912

 
825,954

 
(6,796,168
)
 
7,801,851

Rialto Investments

 

 
1,647,360

 

 
1,647,360

Lennar Financial Services

 
77,637

 
835,358

 

 
912,995

Total assets
$
7,228,153

 
6,621,549

 
3,308,672

 
(6,796,168
)
 
10,362,206

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
279,926

 
533,882

 
42,406

 

 
856,214

Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned

 
268,159

 

 

 
268,159

Senior notes and other debts payable
3,533,463

 
245,665

 
225,923

 

 
4,005,051

Intercompany

 
1,715,825

 
722,501

 
(2,438,326
)
 

 
3,813,389

 
2,763,531

 
990,830

 
(2,438,326
)
 
5,129,424

Rialto Investments

 

 
600,602

 

 
600,602

Lennar Financial Services

 
31,056

 
599,916

 

 
630,972

Total liabilities
3,813,389

 
2,794,587

 
2,191,348

 
(2,438,326
)
 
6,360,998

Stockholders’ equity
3,414,764

 
3,826,962

 
530,880

 
(4,357,842
)
 
3,414,764

Noncontrolling interests

 

 
586,444

 

 
586,444

Total equity
3,414,764

 
3,826,962

 
1,117,324

 
(4,357,842
)
 
4,001,208

Total liabilities and equity
$
7,228,153

 
6,621,549

 
3,308,672

 
(6,796,168
)
 
10,362,206



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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$

 
1,447,533

 
14,093

 

 
1,461,626

Lennar Financial Services

 
44,750

 
73,167

 
(5,279
)
 
112,638

Rialto Investments

 

 
27,808

 

 
27,808

Total revenues

 
1,492,283

 
115,068

 
(5,279
)
 
1,602,072

Cost and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding

 
1,239,791

 
6,302

 
(455
)
 
1,245,638

Lennar Financial Services

 
40,855

 
53,216

 
(4,925
)
 
89,146

Rialto Investments

 

 
35,211

 
(1,044
)
 
34,167

Corporate general and administrative
35,310

 

 

 
2,309

 
37,619

Total costs and expenses
35,310

 
1,280,646

 
94,729

 
(4,115
)
 
1,406,570

Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from
    unconsolidated entities

 
10,054

 
291

 

 
10,345

Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net
297

 
(1,303
)
 

 
(288
)
 
(1,294
)
Other interest expense
(1,452
)
 
(22,230
)
 

 
1,452

 
(22,230
)
Rialto Investments equity in earnings from
    unconsolidated entities

 

 
5,199

 

 
5,199

Rialto Investments other income, net

 

 
1,837

 

 
1,837

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(36,465
)
 
198,158

 
27,666

 

 
189,359

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
12,845

 
(69,949
)
 
(10,101
)
 

 
(67,205
)
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
144,282

 
15,640

 

 
(159,922
)
 

Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to
    noncontrolling interests)
120,662

 
143,849

 
17,565

 
(159,922
)
 
122,154

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
1,492

 

 
1,492

Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
120,662

 
143,849

 
16,073

 
(159,922
)
 
120,662



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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended August 31, 2012 - as Revised
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$

 
955,800

 

 

 
955,800

Lennar Financial Services

 
43,163

 
68,091

 
(4,490
)
 
106,764

Rialto Investments

 

 
37,194

 

 
37,194

Total revenues

 
998,963

 
105,285

 
(4,490
)
 
1,099,758

Cost and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding

 
845,316

 
4,403

 
713

 
850,432

Lennar Financial Services

 
40,266

 
46,233

 
(5,058
)
 
81,441

Rialto Investments

 

 
46,396

 

 
46,396

Corporate general and administrative
31,021

 

 

 
1,265

 
32,286

Total costs and expenses
31,021

 
885,582

 
97,032

 
(3,080
)
 
1,010,555

Lennar Homebuilding equity in loss from
    unconsolidated entities

 
(5,835
)
 
(156
)
 

 
(5,991
)
Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net
72

 
(5,435
)
 

 
(43
)
 
(5,406
)
Other interest expense
(1,453
)
 
(22,659
)
 

 
1,453

 
(22,659
)
Rialto Investments equity in earnings from
    unconsolidated entities

 

 
13,551

 

 
13,551

Rialto Investments other expense, net

 

 
(10,063
)
 

 
(10,063
)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(32,402
)
 
79,452

 
11,585

 

 
58,635

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(8,090
)
 
44,373

 
(23,507
)
 

 
12,776

Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
127,601

 
8,034

 

 
(135,635
)
 

Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to
    noncontrolling interests)
87,109

 
131,859

 
(11,922
)
 
(135,635
)
 
71,411

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(15,698
)
 

 
(15,698
)
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
87,109

 
131,859

 
3,776

 
(135,635
)
 
87,109



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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$

 
3,576,749

 
34,665

 

 
3,611,414

Lennar Financial Services

 
123,990

 
219,347

 
(15,723
)
 
327,614

Rialto Investments

 

 
79,114

 

 
79,114

Total revenues

 
3,700,739

 
333,126

 
(15,723
)
 
4,018,142

Cost and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding

 
3,098,463

 
35,659

 
(1,240
)
 
3,132,882

Lennar Financial Services

 
118,546

 
154,948

 
(14,646
)
 
258,848

Rialto Investments

 

 
95,287

 
(1,044
)
 
94,243

Corporate general and administrative
97,902

 

 

 
4,840

 
102,742

Total costs and expenses
97,902

 
3,217,009

 
285,894

 
(12,090
)
 
3,588,715

Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings from
    unconsolidated entities

 
22,267

 
672

 

 
22,939

Lennar Homebuilding other income, net
721

 
258

 

 
(693
)
 
286

Other interest expense
(4,326
)
 
(73,370
)
 

 
4,326

 
(73,370
)
Rialto Investments equity in earnings from
    unconsolidated entities

 

 
15,877

 

 
15,877

Rialto Investments other income, net

 

 
9,810

 

 
9,810

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(101,507
)
 
432,885

 
73,591

 

 
404,969

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
38,238

 
(95,151
)
 
(26,146
)
 

 
(83,059
)
Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
378,859

 
36,442

 

 
(415,301
)
 

Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to
    noncontrolling interests)
315,590

 
374,176

 
47,445

 
(415,301
)
 
321,910

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
6,320

 

 
6,320

Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
315,590

 
374,176

 
41,125

 
(415,301
)
 
315,590




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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012 - as Revised
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding
$

 
2,387,916

 
405

 

 
2,388,321

Lennar Financial Services

 
113,678

 
163,153

 
(13,257
)
 
263,574

Rialto Investments

 

 
102,874

 

 
102,874

Total revenues

 
2,501,594

 
266,432

 
(13,257
)
 
2,754,769

Cost and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding

 
2,151,982

 
12,257

 
2,780

 
2,167,019

Lennar Financial Services

 
110,711

 
116,562

 
(15,252
)
 
212,021

Rialto Investments

 

 
109,964

 

 
109,964

Corporate general and administrative
84,500

 

 

 
3,796

 
88,296

Total costs and expenses
84,500

 
2,262,693

 
238,783

 
(8,676
)
 
2,577,300

Lennar Homebuilding equity in loss from
    unconsolidated entities

 
(13,880
)
 
(409
)
 

 
(14,289
)
Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net
(210
)
 
11,390

 

 
239

 
11,419

Other interest expense
(4,342
)
 
(71,311
)
 

 
4,342

 
(71,311
)
Rialto Investments equity in earnings from
    unconsolidated entities

 

 
37,578

 

 
37,578

Rialto Investments other expense, net

 

 
(23,675
)
 

 
(23,675
)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(89,052
)
 
165,100

 
41,143

 

 
117,191

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
2,671

 
449,440

 
(35,490
)
 

 
416,621

Equity in earnings from subsidiaries
641,161

 
23,560

 

 
(664,721
)
 

Net earnings (including net loss attributable to
    noncontrolling interests)
554,780

 
638,100

 
5,653

 
(664,721
)
 
533,812

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(20,968
)
 

 
(20,968
)
Net earnings attributable to Lennar
$
554,780

 
638,100

 
26,621

 
(664,721
)
 
554,780




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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to
      noncontrolling interests)
$
315,590

 
374,176

 
47,445

 
(415,301
)
 
321,910

Distributions of earnings from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries
378,859

 
36,442

 

 
(415,301
)
 

Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(383,487
)
 
(1,385,923
)
 
14,460

 
415,301

 
(1,339,649
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
310,962

 
(975,305
)
 
61,905

 
(415,301
)
 
(1,017,739
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions of capital from Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, net

 
93,744

 
914

 

 
94,658

Investments in and contributions to Rialto Investments
     unconsolidated entities, net

 

 
(1,646
)
 

 
(1,646
)
Decrease in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to
     retire notes payable

 

 
145,781

 

 
145,781

Receipts of principal payments on Rialto Investments
     loans receivable

 

 
49,560

 

 
49,560

Proceeds from sales of Rialto Investments real
     estate owned

 

 
182,220

 

 
182,220

Other

 
(27,023
)
 
(9,506
)
 

 
(36,529
)
Intercompany
(1,537,867
)
 

 

 
1,537,867

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(1,537,867
)
 
66,721

 
367,323

 
1,537,867

 
434,044

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net borrowings under unsecured revolving credit facility
100,000

 

 

 

 
100,000

Net repayments under Lennar Financial Services debt

 

 
(167,710
)
 

 
(167,710
)
Borrowings under Rialto investments warehouse repurchase facility

 

 
133,103

 

 
133,103

Net proceeds from senior notes
494,811

 

 

 

 
494,811

Redemption of senior notes
(63,001
)
 

 

 

 
(63,001
)
Principal repayments on Rialto Investments
     notes payable

 

 
(360,956
)
 

 
(360,956
)
Net repayments on other borrowings

 
(74,472
)
 
(36,210
)
 

 
(110,682
)
Exercise of land option contracts from an
     unconsolidated land investment venture

 
(27,329
)
 

 

 
(27,329
)
Net payments related to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(174,274
)
 

 
(174,274
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based awards
10,148

 

 

 

 
10,148

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuances
33,945

 

 

 

 
33,945

Repurchases
(191
)
 

 

 

 
(191
)
Dividends
(23,142
)
 
(374,176
)
 
(41,125
)
 
415,301

 
(23,142
)
Intercompany

 
1,347,185

 
190,682

 
(1,537,867
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
552,570

 
871,208

 
(456,490
)
 
(1,122,566
)
 
(155,278
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(674,335
)
 
(37,376
)
 
(27,262
)
 

 
(738,973
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
953,478

 
192,373

 
164,892

 

 
1,310,743

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
279,143

 
154,997

 
137,630

 

 
571,770



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(17) Supplemental Financial Information - (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012 - as Revised
(In thousands)
Lennar
Corporation
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (including net loss attributable to
      noncontrolling interests)
$
554,780

 
638,100

 
5,653

 
(664,721
)
 
533,812

Distributions of earnings from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries
218,743

 
23,560

 

 
(242,303
)
 

Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(656,381
)
 
(967,166
)
 
(65,493
)
 
664,721

 
(1,024,319
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
117,142

 
(305,506
)
 
(59,840
)
 
(242,303
)
 
(490,507
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in and contributions to Lennar
     Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, net

 
(28,007
)
 
(1,142
)
 

 
(29,149
)
Distributions of capital from Rialto Investments
     unconsolidated entities, net

 

 
54,646

 

 
54,646

Decrease in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to
     retire notes payable

 

 
33,411

 

 
33,411

Receipts of principal payments on Rialto Investments
     loans receivable

 

 
52,913

 

 
52,913

Proceeds from sales of Rialto Investments real
      estate owned

 

 
121,848

 

 
121,848

Other
(218
)
 
3,807

 
3,692

 

 
7,281

Intercompany
(641,365
)
 

 

 
641,365

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(641,583
)
 
(24,200
)
 
265,368

 
641,365

 
240,950

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net repayments under Lennar Financial Services debt

 
(77
)
 
(52,343
)
 

 
(52,420
)
Net proceeds from senior notes
445,186

 

 

 

 
445,186

Partial redemption of senior notes
(210,862
)
 

 

 

 
(210,862
)
Principal repayments on Rialto Investments notes payable

 

 
(170,889
)
 

 
(170,889
)
Net repayments on other borrowings

 
(22,895
)
 
(4,473
)
 

 
(27,368
)
Exercise of land option contracts from an
     unconsolidated land investment venture

 
(48,242
)
 

 

 
(48,242
)
Net receipts related to noncontrolling interests

 

 
566

 

 
566

Excess tax benefit from share-based awards
1,572

 

 

 

 
1,572

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuances
16,323

 

 

 

 
16,323

Dividends
(22,755
)
 
(215,682
)
 
(26,621
)
 
242,303

 
(22,755
)
Intercompany

 
565,091

 
76,274

 
(641,365
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
229,464

 
278,195

 
(177,486
)
 
(399,062
)
 
(68,889
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(294,977
)
 
(51,511
)
 
28,042

 

 
(318,446
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
864,237

 
172,018

 
127,349

 

 
1,163,604

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
569,260

 
120,507

 
155,391

 

 
845,158



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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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included under Item 1 of this Report and our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for our fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.
Some of the statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report include statements regarding: our belief that the housing market is in a solid recovery mode and is likely to steadily improve; our belief that we will achieve substantial profitability in fiscal 2013; our belief that moderate increases in interest rates will not substantially affect demand; our belief that there will be a slight increase in average sales price of homes delivered in the fourth quarter of 2013; our belief regarding gross margin percentages in the fourth quarter of 2013 and beyond; our belief that our price increases will continue to outpace costs increases and that inventories are likely to remain low; our intent to settle the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes in cash; our expectation regarding our variability in our quarterly results; our expectation regarding the growth in the Rialto Investments' management fees revenue; our belief that RMF will be a significant contributor to our Rialto Investments' revenues in the near future; our expectation regarding earnings for our Rialto Investments segment in the fourth quarter of 2013 and beyond; our expectations regarding the renewal or replacement of our warehouse facilities; our belief regarding draws upon our bonds or letters of credit, and our belief regarding the impact to the Company if there were such a draw; our belief that our operations and borrowing resources will provide for our current and long-term capital requirements at our anticipated levels of activity; and our estimates regarding certain tax matters, including expectations regarding our effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2013, and accounting valuations, and our expectations regarding the result of anticipated settlements with various taxing authorities.
These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Some of the most important factors that could prevent us from achieving our goals, and cause the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements and the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: a delay in the recovery of real estate markets across the nation, or any further downturn in such markets; changes in general economic and financial conditions in the U.S. leading to decreased demand for our services and homes, lower profit margins and reduced access to credit; competition for home sales from other sellers of new and resale homes; the impact on our business of the federal government shutdown; conditions in the capital, credit and financial markets, including mortgage lending standards, the availability of mortgage financing and mortgage foreclosure rates; changes in interest and unemployment rates, and inflation; a decline in the value of the land and home inventories we maintain or possible future write-downs of the book value of our real estate assets; increases in operating costs, including costs related to real estate taxes, construction materials, labor and insurance, and our ability to manage our cost structure; our inability to maintain anticipated pricing levels and our inability to predict the effect of interest rates on demand; the ability of the participants in various joint ventures to honor their commitments; our ability to successfully and timely obtain land-use entitlements and construction financing, and address issues that arise in connection with the use and development of our land; natural disasters and other unforeseen damage for which our insurance may not provide adequate coverage; potential liability under environmental or construction laws, or other laws or regulations affecting our business; our ability to comply with the terms of our debt instruments; unfavorable or unanticipated outcomes in legal proceedings; and our ability to successfully estimate the impact of certain accounting and tax matters.
Please see our Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012 and other filings with the SEC for a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which could also affect our future results. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of those statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Outlook
Although the rate of improvement in the overall housing market may moderate, due to the recent upward movement in mortgage rates from their historically low levels and the potential tapering of federal stimulus, we believe that the housing market is in a solid recovery mode and is likely to steadily improve over an extended period of time. This is supported by the production deficit of both single and multifamily housing that took place throughout the economic downturn and up to and including this current year, which has and continues to be the overriding driver of recovery in the housing market. We believe that inventories are likely to remain low, as production increases are constrained by a shortage of entitled and developed land to

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build on. In addition, while demand for homes has been constrained by a restrictive mortgage market, which has limited access to home ownership with highly conservative underwriting criteria, the credit landscape continues to improve as lenders are beginning to reconsider their credit underwriting overlays and open the doors for more approvals. Additionally, although a fairly recent increase in mortgage interest rates may have temporarily reduced traffic in some of our communities, we believe that moderate increases in interest rates will not substantially affect demand. Overall, demand in our markets continues to outpace supply, and as a result, our deliveries, new order dollar value and homes in backlog were up 37%, 32% and 32%, respectively, from the prior year period. Further, we expect a slight increase in average sales price of homes delivered in the fourth quarter of 2013.
In fiscal 2013, our principal focus in our homebuilding operations has been and will continue to be on improving our operating margin on the homes we sell by increasing sales prices and reducing sales incentives, to offset increasing material, labor and land costs, as well as taking advantage of the steps we have taken over the past several years to reduce costs and right-size our overhead structure. In addition, we continue to invest in carefully underwritten strategic land acquisitions in well-positioned markets that we expect to continue to support our homebuilding operations going forward and help us increase operating leverage as deliveries increase. During the third quarter of 2013, our homebuilding gross margins improved year-over-year to an industry leading 24.9%. While we expect gross margin percentages to remain relatively flat in the fourth quarter, we believe that there is opportunity for them to continue to increase going forward. In addition, our operating margins increased 350 basis points during the third quarter of 2013 when compared to the prior year, reflecting the strong operating leverage within our operating platform. Our Financial Services segment also had another strong quarter during the third quarter of 2013 with operating earnings of $23.5 million. Our mortgage operations have benefited from a robust refinancing market in past quarters. That part of the business is now starting to subside; however, our mortgage operations continues to grow as our homebuilding business continues to expand and the number of non-Lennar purchasers using our mortgage company continues to grow in various markets. In addition, we continue to believe that 2013 will be a transitional year for our Rialto Investment segment, as it starts its Rialto Mortgage Finance, LLC ("RMF") business, and shifts from a balance sheet investment model to a fund investment model, and we expect the prospects for future earnings for our Rialto Investments segment to continue to improve throughout and beyond 2013. This may particularly be the case if Rialto Investments segment begins to receive distributions with respect to carried interests in funds or other investments vehicles that it manages, which typically does not occur until later in the life of the fund or investment vehicle.
As we move towards the conclusion of fiscal 2013, we are aware of the concerns that are being reflected in the current market volatility. Our company’s strategy continues to be driven by our belief that the market remains positioned to continue to recover and that our company remains well positioned to benefit from such recovery. Our company's main driver of earnings will continue to be our homebuilding operations, but we are also focused on multiple platforms including Rialto, Multifamily, Financial Services and FivePoint, which manages certain of our strategic long-term joint ventures, in order to create additional stockholder value. We are currently on track to achieve another year of substantial profitability in fiscal 2013, and our strong balance sheet and strong operational platform should continue to allow us to navigate through the challenges of today’s market landscape and benefit from the opportunities ahead.



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(1) Results of Operations
Overview
We historically have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, variability in quarterly results. As a result, our results of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Our homebuilding business is seasonal in nature and generally reflects higher levels of new home order activity in our second fiscal quarter and increased deliveries in the second half of our fiscal year. However, periods of economic downturn in the industry, such as we have experienced in previous years, will typically alter seasonal patterns.
Our net earnings attributable to Lennar were $120.7 million, or $0.62 per basic share and $0.54 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2013, which included a net provision for income taxes of $67.2 million. Income taxes included a tax provision of $67.9 million, primarily related to third quarter 2013 pre-tax earnings, partially offset by the reversal of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance of $0.7 million. This compared to net earnings attributable to Lennar of $87.1 million, or $0.46 per basic share and $0.40 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2012, which included a tax benefit for income taxes of $12.8 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. During both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, there was an increase in our homebuilding operating earnings primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price of homes delivered in our homebuilding operations, partially offset by an increase in materials, labor and land costs. We believe it is likely that our price increases will continue to outpace cost increases. For the three months ended August 31, 2013 there was a slight decrease in the operating earnings of our Lennar Financial Services segment primarily due to a decrease in the profit per transaction resulting from a reduction in refinance volume in the segment's mortgage operations. Despite the slight decrease in operating earnings during the three months ended August 31, 2013, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 operating earnings of our Lennar Financial Services segment increased primarily due to an increase in the volume of transactions and a higher profit per transaction in the segment's mortgage and title operations. For the three months ended August 31, 2013, there was an increase in the operating earnings of our Rialto segment primarily due to an increase in realized gains on the sales of real estate owned ("REO") included in Rialto investments other income (expense), net, and an increase in operating earnings related to the segments portfolio of real estate loans. For the nine months ended August 31, 2013, there was an increase in the operating earnings of our Rialto segment primarily due to an increase in realized gains on the sales of REO and lower REO expenses included in Rialto investments other income (expense), net partially offset by a decrease in operating earnings related to the segment's portfolio of real estate loans and a decrease in Rialto investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities as a result of the Alliance Bernstein L.P. ("AB") fund formed under the Federal government's Public Private Investment Program ("PPIP"), in which it was an investor, and which was liquidated at the end of 2012 and a small amount of earnings from the Rialto Real Estate Fund II L.P. ("Fund II"), which is just starting to ramp up operations. In addition, during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 revenues in the Rialto segment decreased primarily due to lower interest income as a result of a decrease in the portfolio of loans and the fees earned related to the PPIP in 2012, which was successfully completed in 2012, reflecting Rialto Investments segment's shift in focus from acquiring assets to primarily managing assets for funds it creates, in addition to the new RMF business.

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Financial information relating to our operations was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Lennar Homebuilding revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
$
1,447,626

 
932,838

 
3,558,974

 
2,339,983

Sales of land
14,000

 
22,962

 
52,440

 
48,338

Total Lennar Homebuilding revenues
1,461,626

 
955,800

 
3,611,414

 
2,388,321

Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs of homes sold
1,086,680

 
716,627

 
2,705,747

 
1,816,944

Cost of land sold
10,691

 
21,626

 
40,018

 
41,421

Selling, general and administrative
148,267

 
112,179

 
387,117

 
308,654

Total Lennar Homebuilding costs and expenses
1,245,638

 
850,432

 
3,132,882

 
2,167,019

Lennar Homebuilding operating margins
215,988

 
105,368

 
478,532

 
221,302

Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
10,345

 
(5,991
)
 
22,939

 
(14,289
)
Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net (1)
(1,294
)
 
(5,406
)
 
286

 
11,419

Other interest expense
(22,230
)
 
(22,659
)
 
(73,370
)
 
(71,311
)
Lennar Homebuilding operating earnings
202,809

 
71,312

 
428,387

 
147,121

Lennar Financial Services revenues
112,638

 
106,764

 
327,614

 
263,574

Lennar Financial Services costs and expenses
89,146

 
81,441

 
258,848

 
212,021

Lennar Financial Services operating earnings
23,492

 
25,323

 
68,766

 
51,553

Rialto Investments revenues
27,808

 
37,194

 
79,114

 
102,874

Rialto Investments costs and expenses
34,167

 
46,396

 
94,243

 
109,964

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Rialto Investments operating earnings
677

 
(5,714
)
 
10,558

 
6,813

Total operating earnings
226,978

 
90,921

 
507,711

 
205,487

Corporate general administrative expenses
(37,619
)
 
(32,286
)
 
(102,742
)
 
(88,296
)
Earnings before income taxes
$
189,359

 
58,635

 
404,969

 
117,191

(1) During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, our multifamily business had $5.4 million and $13.7 million, respectively, of expenses included in Lennar Homebuilding other income (expense), net, which were primarily related to general and administrative expenses, net of management fee income from unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.

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Three Months Ended August 31, 2013 versus Three Months Ended August 31, 2012
Revenues from home sales increased 55% in the third quarter of 2013 to $1,447.6 million from $932.8 million in 2012. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 37% increase in the number of home deliveries, excluding unconsolidated entities, and a 13% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered. New home deliveries, excluding unconsolidated entities, increased to 4,972 homes in the third quarter of 2013 from 3,617 homes in the third quarter of 2012. There was an increase in home deliveries in all our Homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other. The average sales price of homes delivered increased to $291,000 in the third quarter of 2013 from $258,000 in the same period last year. Sales incentives offered to homebuyers were $18,700 per home delivered in the third quarter of 2013, or 6.0% as a percentage of home sales revenue, compared to $26,100 per home delivered in the same period last year, or 9.2% as a percentage of home sales revenue, and $20,200 per home delivered in the second quarter of 2013, or 6.7% as a percentage of home sales revenue.
Gross margins on home sales were $360.9 million, or 24.9%, in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $216.2 million, or 23.2%, in the third quarter of 2012. Gross margin percentage on home sales improved compared to last year, primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities (communities where land was acquired subsequent to November 30, 2008), which made up 61% of our deliveries, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenue from home sales and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered, partially offset by an increase in materials, labor and land costs. Gross profits on land sales totaled $3.3 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2012.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $148.3 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $112.2 million in the third quarter of 2012. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 10.2% in the third quarter of 2013, from 12.0% in the third quarter of 2012, due to improved operating leverage as a result of increased absorption per community and more active communities.
Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities was $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2013, related to our share of operating earnings of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, primarily as a result of sales of approximately 200 homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity for approximately $78 million, resulting in a gross profit of approximately $32 million. Our share of equity in earnings related to the sales and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the third quarter of 2013 was $8.6 million. This compared to Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) of ($6.0) million in the third quarter of 2012, primarily related to the Company's share of operating losses of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings recognized by us related to the sale of land by our unconsolidated entities may vary significantly from period to period depending on the timing of those land sales and other transactions entered into by our unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.
Lennar Homebuilding other expense, net, totaled $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $5.4 million in the third quarter of 2012, which included a pre-tax loss of $6.5 million related to the repurchase of $204.7 million aggregate principal amount of 5.95% senior notes due 2013 (the "5.95% Senior Notes") through a tender offer.
Lennar Homebuilding interest expense was $54.3 million in the third quarter of 2013 ($31.6 million was included in cost of homes sold, $0.5 million in cost of land sold and $22.2 million in other interest expense), compared to $45.0 million in the third quarter of 2012 ($21.9 million was included in cost of homes sold, $0.4 million in cost of land sold and $22.7 million in other interest expense). Interest expense increased due to an increase in our outstanding debt and an increase in deliveries, partially offset by a lower weighted average interest rate compared to the same period last year.
Operating earnings for the Lennar Financial Services segment were $23.5 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $25.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. The decrease in profitability was primarily due to a decrease in the profit per transaction resulting from a reduction in refinance volume in the segment's mortgage operations.
In the third quarter of 2013, operating earnings for the Rialto Investments segment were $1.5 million (which is comprised of $0.7 million of operating earnings and an add back of $0.8 million of net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests), compared to operating earnings of $7.7 million (which is comprised of a $5.7 million operating loss and an add back of $13.4 million of net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) in the same period last year. In the third quarter of 2013, revenues in this segment were $27.8 million, which consisted primarily of accretable interest income associated with the segment’s portfolio of real estate loans and fees for managing and servicing assets, compared to revenues of $37.2 million in the same period last year, which included $8.1 million in fees earned from Rialto's role as sub-advisor to the AB PPIP fund. Revenues decreased primarily due to lower interest income as a result of a decrease in the portfolio of loans and the fees earned related to the PPIP in 2012, which was successfully completed in 2012, reflecting Rialto Investments' shift in focus from acquiring assets to primarily managing assets for funds it creates in addition to the new RMF business. In the third quarter of 2013, expenses in this segment were $34.2 million, which consisted primarily of costs related to the segment's portfolio operations, loan impairments of $3.5 million primarily associated with the segment's FDIC loan portfolio (before noncontrolling interests) and other general and administrative expenses, compared to expenses of $46.4 million in the same period last year, which consisted

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primarily of costs related to its portfolio operations, loan impairments of $20.3 million primarily associated with the segment's FDIC loan portfolio (before noncontrolling interests) and other general and administrative expenses. Expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in loan impairment.
The segment also had equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities of $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2013, which primarily included $5.1 million of equity in earnings related to our share of earnings from the two Rialto real estate funds. This compared to equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities of $13.6 million in the third quarter of 2012, which included $8.1 million of net gains primarily related to realized gains from the sale of investments in the portfolio underlying the AB PPIP fund, $1.2 million of interest income earned by the AB PPIP fund and $6.2 million of equity in earnings related to our share of earnings from the Rialto Real Estate Fund I ("Fund I").
In the third quarter of 2013, Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, was $1.8 million, which consisted primarily of realized gains on the sale of REO of $9.7 million and rental income, partially offset by expenses related to owning and maintaining REO and impairments on REO. In the third quarter of 2012, Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, was ($10.1) million, which consisted primarily of expenses related to owning and maintaining REO and impairments on REO, partially offset by realized gains on the sale of REO of $2.4 million and rental income.
Corporate general and administrative expenses were $37.6 million, or 2.3% as a percentage of total revenues, in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $32.3 million, or 2.9% as a percentage of total revenues, in the third quarter of 2012. As a percentage of total revenues, corporate general and administrative expenses improved due to increased operating leverage
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests were $1.5 million and ($15.7) million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2013 and 2012. In the third quarter of 2013, net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests were primarily related to our homebuilding operations, partially offset by a net loss related to the FDIC’s interest in the portfolio of real estate loans that we acquired in partnership with the FDIC in 2010. In the third quarter of 2012, net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests were primarily related to the FDIC’s interest in the portfolio of real estate loans.
A reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance is required if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed quarterly based on the more-likely-than-not realization threshold criterion. In the assessment of the need for a valuation allowance, appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with loss carryforwards not expiring unused and tax planning alternatives.
During the third quarter of 2013, we concluded that it was more likely than not that a portion of our federal deferred tax assets would be utilized. This conclusion was based on additional positive evidence including actual and forecasted earnings, as well as generating cumulative pre-tax earnings over a rolling four year period including the pre-tax earnings achieved during the second quarter of 2013. Accordingly, during the third quarter of 2013, we reversed $0.7 million of our valuation allowance against our federal deferred tax assets. This reversal was offset by a tax provision of $67.9 million primarily related to third quarter 2013 pre-tax earnings. Therefore, we had a $67.2 million provision for income taxes for the third quarter of 2013. As of August 31, 2013, we had a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets of $20.4 million, which is primarily related to state net operating loss carryforwards that may expire due to short carryforward periods. During the third quarter of 2012, we reversed $35.4 million of our valuation allowance against our state deferred tax assets and $8.6 million of our valuation allowance that was previously maintained to be utilized in the remaining interim periods of 2012. The total reversal for the third quarter of 2012 was $44.0 million. This reversal was offset by a tax provision of $31.2 million primarily related to third quarter 2012 pre-tax earnings. Therefore, we had a $12.8 million net benefit for income taxes for the third quarter of 2012. Our overall effective income tax rates were 35.77% and (17.19%), respectively, for the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012. The effective tax rates were lower than normal corporate tax rates primarily due to the reversal of our valuation allowance and special tax credits taken in the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012. We expect our effective tax rate to be higher in the fourth quarter of 2013 than it was in the third quarter of 2013.
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013 versus Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012
Revenues from home sales increased 52% in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 to $3.6 billion from $2.3 billion in 2012. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 36% increase in the number of home deliveries, excluding unconsolidated entities, and a 12% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered. New home deliveries, excluding unconsolidated entities, increased to 12,595 homes in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 from 9,281 homes in the nine months ended August 31, 2012. There was an increase in home deliveries in all our Homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other. The average sales price of homes delivered increased to $283,000 in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 from $252,000 in the same period last year. Sales incentives offered to homebuyers were $20,400 per home delivered in the nine months ended

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August 31, 2013, or 6.7% as a percentage of home sales revenue, compared to $29,500 per home delivered in the same period last year, or 10.5% as a percentage of home sales revenue.
Gross margins on home sales were $853.2 million, or 24.0%, in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $523.0 million, or 22.4%, in the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on home sales improved compared to last year, primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities (communities where land was acquired subsequent to November 30, 2008), which made up 59% of our deliveries, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenue from home sales and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered, partially offset by an increase in materials, labor and land costs. Gross profits on land sales totaled $12.4 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $6.9 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $387.1 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $308.7 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 10.9% in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, from 13.2% in the nine months ended August 31, 2012, due to improved operating leverage as a result of increased absorption per community and more active communities.
Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities was $22.9 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, related to our share of operating earnings of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, primarily as a result of sales of approximately 500 homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity for approximately $204 million, resulting in a gross profit of approximately $85 million. Our share of equity in earnings for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 related to the sales and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the third quarter of 2013 was $21.6 million. This compared to Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) of ($14.3) million, in the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily related to our share of operating losses of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, which included $5.4 million of valuation adjustments related to asset sales at Lennar Homebuilding's unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings recognized by us related to the sale of land by our unconsolidated entities may vary significantly from period to period depending on the timing of those land sales and other transactions entered into by our unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.
Lennar Homebuilding other income, net, totaled $0.3 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $11.4 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012, which included a $15.0 million gain on the sale of an operating property, partially offset by a pre-tax loss of $6.5 million related to the repurchase of $204.7 million aggregate principal amount of our 5.95% Senior Notes through a tender offer.
Lennar Homebuilding interest expense was $155.4 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 ($80.0 million was included in cost of homes sold, $2.1 million in cost of land sold and $73.4 million in other interest expense), compared to $131.1 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012 ($58.4 million was included in cost of homes sold, $1.4 million in cost of land sold and $71.3 million in other interest expense). Interest expense increased due to an increase in our outstanding debt and an increase in deliveries, partially offset by a lower weighted average interest rate compared to the same period last year.
Operating earnings for the Lennar Financial Services segment were $68.8 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $51.6 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012. The increase in profitability was primarily due to an increase in the volume of transactions and a higher profit per transaction in the segment's mortgage and title operations.
In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, operating earnings for the Rialto Investments segment were $6.0 million (which is comprised of $10.6 million of operating earnings, offset by $4.6 million of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests), compared to operating earnings of $21.4 million (which is comprised of $6.8 million of operating earnings and an add back of $14.6 million of net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests) in the same period last year. In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, revenues in this segment were $79.1 million, which consisted primarily of accretable interest income associated with the segment’s portfolio of real estate loans and fees for managing and servicing assets, compared to revenues of $102.9 million in the same period last year. Revenues decreased primarily due to lower interest income as a result of a decrease in the segment's portfolio of loans, reflecting Rialto Investments' shift in focus from acquiring assets to primarily managing assets for funds it creates in addition to the new RMF business. In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, expenses in this segment were $94.2 million, which consisted primarily of costs related to the segment's portfolio operations, loan impairments of $14.1 million primarily associated with the segment's FDIC loan portfolio (before noncontrolling interests) and other general and administrative expenses, compared to expenses of $110.0 million, in the same period last year, which consisted primarily of costs related to the segment's portfolio operations, loan impairments of $22.6 million primarily associated with the segment's FDIC loan portfolio (before noncontrolling interests), and other general and administrative expenses. Expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in loan servicing expenses and loan impairments.

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The segment also had equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities of $15.9 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, which primarily included $15.7 million of equity in earnings related to our share of earnings from the two Rialto real estate funds. This compared to equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities of $37.6 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012, which included $17.0 million of net gains primarily related to realized gains from the sale of the investments in the portfolio underlying the AB PPIP fund, $6.3 million of interest income earned by the AB PPIP fund and $16.8 million of equity in earnings related to our share of earnings from Fund I.
In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, was $9.8 million, which consisted primarily of realized gains on the sale of REO of $36.9 million and rental income, partially offset by expenses related to owning and maintaining REO and impairments on REO. In the nine months ended August 31, 2012, Rialto Investments other income (expense), net, was ($23.7) million, which consisted primarily of expenses related to owning and maintaining REO and impairments on REO, partially offset by realized gains on the sale of REO of $10.9 million, and rental income.
Corporate general and administrative expenses were $102.7 million, or 2.6% as a percentage of total revenues, in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $88.3 million, or 3.2% as a percentage of total revenues, in the nine months ended August 31, 2012. As a percentage of total revenues, corporate general and administrative expenses improved due to increased operating leverage.
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests were $6.3 million and ($21.0) million, respectively, in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, primarily attributable to noncontrolling interests related to our homebuilding and Rialto Investments operations.
In the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we concluded that it was more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets would be utilized. This conclusion was based on additional positive evidence including actual and forecasted earnings, as well as our generating cumulative pre-tax earnings over a rolling four year period including the pre-tax earnings achieved during the second quarter of 2013. Accordingly, during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we reversed $67.1 million of our valuation allowance primarily against our state deferred tax assets. This reversal was offset by a tax provision of $150.2 million primarily related to pre-tax earnings for the nine months ended August 31, 2013. Therefore, we had an $83.1 million provision for income taxes for the nine months ended August 31, 2013. During the nine months ended August 31, 2012, we reversed $447.0 million of our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. Our overall effective income tax rates were 20.84% and (301.55%), respectively, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012. The low effective tax rate and the negative effective tax rate were primarily related to the reversal of our valuation allowance in the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we had transactions involving three of our consolidated joint ventures. In the first joint venture transaction, we bought out our 50% partners for $82.3 million, paying $18.8 million in cash and financing the remainder with a short-term note. Our consolidated joint venture then contributed certain assets to a new unconsolidated joint venture and brought in a new, long-term partner for $120 million, or a 30% interest. Additionally, if the new unconsolidated entity meets certain cash flow thresholds, the partner's equity interest in the unconsolidated entity could be decreased to 15% or increased to 45% with a corresponding increase or decrease in our equity interest percentage. The new unconsolidated joint venture subsequently distributed $120 million of cash to us as a return of capital.
In the second joint venture transaction, we purchased our partner's interest for $153.2 million and the inventories are now wholly-owned assets, which we plan to develop and build homes. During the three months ended August 31, 2013, there was a third joint venture transaction, we paid off the bank debt of the consolidated joint venture and assumed the partner's interest, resulting in the entity being wholly-owned.
These transactions did not impact our net earnings, but our balance sheet was affected as follows: cash was reduced by approximately $52 million, inventory decreased by approximately $225 million, investments in unconsolidated entities increased by $103 million, deferred tax assets were increased by $40 million, additional paid-in capital (equity) was reduced by $62 million, net of tax, and non-controlling interests were reduced by $134 million.

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Homebuilding Segments
We have grouped our homebuilding activities into five reportable segments, which we refer to as Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding West, Homebuilding Southeast Florida and Homebuilding Houston, based primarily upon similar economic characteristics, geography and product type. Information about homebuilding activities in states that do not have economic characteristics that are similar to those in other states in the same geographic area is grouped under “Homebuilding Other,” which is not a reportable segment. References in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations to homebuilding segments are to those reportable segments.
At August 31, 2013, our reportable homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other consisted of homebuilding divisions located in:
East: Florida(1), Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
Central: Arizona, Colorado and Texas(2) 
West: California and Nevada
Southeast Florida: Southeast Florida
Houston: Houston, Texas
Other: Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, Oregon and Washington
(1)
Florida in the East reportable segment excludes Southeast Florida, which is its own reportable segment.
(2)
Texas in the Central reportable segment excludes Houston, Texas, which is its own reportable segment.
The following tables set forth selected financial and operational information related to our homebuilding operations for the periods indicated:
Selected Financial and Operational Data
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
$
507,259

 
327,681

 
1,213,136

 
870,750

Sales of land
3,528

 
1,302

 
19,872

 
13,215

Total East
510,787

 
328,983

 
1,233,008

 
883,965

Central:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
204,571

 
137,352

 
533,204

 
334,739

Sales of land
952

 
1,376

 
3,125

 
4,266

Total Central
205,523

 
138,728

 
536,329

 
339,005

West:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
303,952

 
179,114

 
747,102

 
459,386

Sales of land

 

 
490

 
523

Total West
303,952

 
179,114

 
747,592

 
459,909

Southeast Florida:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
119,849

 
93,076

 
315,583

 
213,743

Sales of land

 
13,800

 

 
13,800

Total Southeast Florida
119,849

 
106,876

 
315,583

 
227,543

Houston:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
183,442

 
129,773

 
418,248

 
307,167

Sales of land
9,520

 
6,302

 
28,626

 
16,197

Total Houston
192,962

 
136,075

 
446,874

 
323,364

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
128,553

 
65,842

 
331,701

 
154,198

Sales of land

 
182

 
327

 
337

Total Other
128,553

 
66,024

 
332,028

 
154,535

Total homebuilding revenues
$
1,461,626

 
955,800

 
3,611,414

 
2,388,321


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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Operating earnings (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes (1)
$
82,990

 
35,167

 
173,683

 
84,109

Sales of land
410

 
(747
)
 
4,179

 
1,695

Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
406

 
(125
)
 
682

 
834

Other income (expense), net
766

 
(1,848
)
 
(4,434
)
 
(403
)
Other interest expense
(6,049
)
 
(6,217
)
 
(19,902
)
 
(19,767
)
Total East
78,523

 
26,230

 
154,208

 
66,468

Central:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
15,054

 
14,074

 
48,666

 
26,815

Sales of land
202

 
144

 
626

 
852

Equity in loss from unconsolidated entities
(155
)
 
(117
)
 
(248
)
 
(281
)
Other expense, net
(974
)
 
(887
)
 
(1,422
)
 
(1,656
)
Other interest expense
(3,025
)
 
(3,202
)
 
(9,727
)
 
(10,336
)
Total Central
11,102

 
10,012

 
37,895

 
15,394

West:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes (1)
52,539

 
12,138

 
105,032

 
19,143

Sales of land
(23
)
 
102

 
(97
)
 
184

Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities (2)
9,760

 
(5,464
)
 
23,143

 
(13,846
)
Other income, net
3,534

 
317

 
13,531

 
905

Other interest expense
(7,557
)
 
(7,359
)
 
(25,055
)
 
(23,630
)
Total West
58,253

 
(266
)
 
116,554

 
(17,244
)
Southeast Florida:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
25,602

 
17,741

 
63,279

 
38,141

Sales of land

 
(22
)
 

 
(354
)
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities
492

 
(167
)
 
42

 
(742
)
Other income (expense), net (3)
1,160

 
(400
)
 
6,749

 
15,526

Other interest expense
(1,887
)
 
(2,270
)
 
(6,531
)
 
(6,879
)
Total Southeast Florida
25,367

 
14,882

 
63,539

 
45,692

Houston:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
26,501

 
15,170

 
48,539

 
28,292

Sales of land
2,717

 
1,789

 
7,622

 
4,579

Equity in loss from unconsolidated entities
(6
)
 
(7
)
 
(16
)
 
(26
)
Other expense, net
(186
)
 
(62
)
 
(99
)
 
1,099

Other interest expense
(1,133
)
 
(1,144
)
 
(3,621
)
 
(3,420
)
Total Houston
27,893

 
15,746

 
52,425

 
30,524

Other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of homes
9,993

 
9,742

 
26,911

 
17,885

Sales of land
3

 
70

 
92

 
(39
)
Equity in loss from unconsolidated entities
(152
)
 
(111
)
 
(664
)
 
(228
)
Other expense, net
(5,594
)
 
(2,526
)
 
(14,039
)
 
(4,052
)
Other interest expense
(2,579
)
 
(2,467
)
 
(8,534
)
 
(7,279
)
Total Other
1,671

 
4,708

 
3,766

 
6,287

Total homebuilding operating earnings
$
202,809

 
71,312

 
428,387

 
147,121

(1)
The increase in the operating earnings of the sales of homes in the Homebuilding East and West segment was primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries, an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered, an increase in

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gross margins and lower selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of home sales revenue due to the increased operating leverage.
(2)
Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended August 31, 2013 includes the sale of approximately 200 homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity for approximately $78 million, resulting in a gross profit of approximately $32 million. Our share of equity in earnings related to the sales and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the third quarter of 2013 was $8.6 million. Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, includes the sale of approximately 500 homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity for approximately $204 million, resulting in a gross profit of approximately $85 million. Our share of equity in earnings for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 related to the sales and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the third quarter of 2013 was $21.6 million. Equity in earnings recognized by us related to the sale of land by our unconsolidated entities may vary significantly from period to period depending on the timing of those land sales and other transactions entered into by our unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.
(3)
Other income, net, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012, includes a $15.0 million gain on the sale of an operating property.
Summary of Homebuilding Data
Deliveries:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
1,949

 
1,339

 
$
509,673

 
328,598

 
$
262,000

 
245,000

Central
785

 
612

 
204,571

 
137,352

 
261,000

 
224,000

West
854

 
635

 
312,535

 
202,150

 
366,000

 
318,000

Southeast Florida
400

 
335

 
119,849

 
93,077

 
300,000

 
278,000

Houston
675

 
550

 
183,441

 
129,773

 
272,000

 
236,000

Other
327

 
184

 
128,553

 
65,842

 
393,000

 
358,000

Total
4,990

 
3,655

 
$
1,458,622

 
956,792


$
292,000

 
262,000

Of the total homes delivered listed above, 18 homes with a dollar value of $11.0 million and an average sales price of $611,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to 38 deliveries with a dollar value of $24.0 million and an average sales price of $630,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2012.
 
Nine Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
4,692

 
3,751

 
$
1,218,246

 
877,858

 
$
260,000

 
234,000

Central
2,062

 
1,492

 
533,204

 
334,739

 
259,000

 
224,000

West
2,302

 
1,561

 
771,224

 
492,528

 
335,000

 
316,000

Southeast Florida
1,118

 
784

 
315,583

 
213,744

 
282,000

 
273,000

Houston
1,596

 
1,324

 
418,248

 
307,167

 
262,000

 
232,000

Other
870

 
447

 
331,701

 
154,198

 
381,000

 
345,000

Total
12,640

 
9,359

 
$
3,588,206

 
2,380,234


$
284,000

 
254,000

Of the total homes delivered listed above, 45 homes with a dollar value of $29.2 million and an average sales price of $650,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to 78 deliveries with a dollar value of $40.3 million and an average sales price of $516,000 for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.

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Sales Incentives (1):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Sales Incentives
(In thousands)
 
Average Sales Incentives Per
Home Delivered
 
Sales Incentives
as a % of Revenue
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
$
40,622

 
40,824

 
$
20,900

 
30,600

 
7.4
%
 
11.1
%
Central
13,938

 
11,355

 
17,800

 
18,600

 
6.4
%
 
7.6
%
West
5,488

 
11,435

 
6,500

 
19,100

 
1.8
%
 
6.0
%
Southeast Florida
10,849

 
9,586

 
27,100

 
28,600

 
8.3
%
 
9.3
%
Houston
18,063

 
17,000

 
26,800

 
30,900

 
9.0
%
 
11.6
%
Other
3,852

 
4,104

 
11,800

 
22,300

 
2.9
%
 
5.9
%
Total
$
92,812

 
94,304

 
$
18,700

 
26,100


6.0
%
 
9.2
%
 
Nine Months Ended
 
Sales Incentives
(In thousands)
 
Average Sales Incentives Per
Home Delivered
 
Sales Incentives
as a % of Revenue
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
$
112,057

 
117,999

 
$
24,000

 
31,600

 
8.5
%
 
11.9
%
Central
36,227

 
37,232

 
17,600

 
25,000

 
6.4
%
 
10.0
%
West
19,080

 
36,748

 
8,400

 
24,400

 
2.5
%
 
7.4
%
Southeast Florida
30,849

 
25,617

 
27,600

 
32,700

 
8.9
%
 
10.8
%
Houston
46,113

 
43,268

 
28,900

 
32,700

 
9.9
%
 
12.3
%
Other
12,400

 
13,158

 
14,300

 
29,400

 
3.6
%
 
7.9
%
Total
$
256,726

 
274,022

 
$
20,400

 
29,500

 
6.7
%
 
10.5
%
(1)
Sales incentives relate to home deliveries during the period, excluding deliveries by unconsolidated entities.
New Orders (2):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
1,831

 
1,491

 
$
507,676

 
376,954

 
$
277,000

 
253,000

Central
643

 
644

 
177,821

 
158,071

 
277,000

 
245,000

West
958

 
800

 
373,456

 
250,776

 
390,000

 
313,000

Southeast Florida
462

 
472

 
152,478

 
134,875

 
330,000

 
286,000

Houston
600

 
535

 
162,080

 
131,644

 
270,000

 
246,000

Other
291

 
256

 
142,169

 
94,576

 
489,000

 
369,000

Total
4,785

 
4,198

 
$
1,515,680

 
1,146,896

 
$
317,000

 
273,000

Of the total new orders listed above, 13 homes with a dollar value of $8.4 million and an average sales price of $645,000 represent new orders from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to 35 new orders with a dollar value of $23.6 million and an average sales price of $676,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2012.

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Nine Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
5,768

 
4,342

 
$
1,570,959

 
1,061,269

 
$
272,000

 
244,000

Central
2,160

 
1,923

 
583,779

 
446,965

 
270,000

 
232,000

West
2,445

 
2,082

 
892,118

 
633,473

 
365,000

 
304,000

Southeast Florida
1,426

 
1,143

 
440,786

 
310,339

 
309,000

 
272,000

Houston
1,833

 
1,585

 
489,408

 
384,682

 
267,000

 
243,000

Other
913

 
626

 
369,729

 
232,474

 
405,000

 
371,000

Total
14,545

 
11,701

 
$
4,346,779

 
3,069,202

 
$
299,000

 
262,000

Of the total new orders listed above, 45 homes with a dollar value of $29.7 million and an average sales price of $659,000 represent new orders from unconsolidated entities for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to 84 new orders with a dollar value of $43.8 million and an average sales price of $522,000 for the nine months ended August 31, 2012.
(2)
New orders represent the number of new sales contracts executed with homebuyers, net of cancellations, during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012.
Backlog:
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
2,452

 
1,539

 
$
721,575

 
405,551

 
$
294,000

 
264,000

Central
751

 
740

 
218,780

 
176,781

 
291,000

 
239,000

West
851

 
819

 
324,078

 
237,839

 
381,000

 
290,000

Southeast Florida
777

 
525

 
266,546

 
150,032

 
343,000

 
286,000

Houston
753

 
616

 
206,475

 
157,118

 
274,000

 
255,000

Other
374

 
274

 
181,365

 
123,498

 
485,000

 
451,000

Total
5,958

 
4,513

 
$
1,918,819

 
1,250,819

 
$
322,000

 
277,000

Of the total homes in backlog listed above, 5 homes with a backlog dollar value of $4.0 million and an average sales price of $793,000 represent the backlog from unconsolidated entities at August 31, 2013, compared with backlog from unconsolidated entities of 8 homes with a backlog dollar value of $4.6 million and an average sales price of $572,000 at August 31, 2012.
Backlog represents the number of homes under sales contracts. Homes are sold using sales contracts, which are generally accompanied by sales deposits. In some instances, purchasers are permitted to cancel sales if they fail to qualify for financing or under certain other circumstances. The cancellation rates for both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 was within a range that is consistent with our historical cancellation rates. We experienced cancellation rates in our homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
18
%
 
16
%
 
15
%
 
17
%
Central
22
%
 
19
%
 
18
%
 
17
%
West
15
%
 
16
%
 
14
%
 
17
%
Southeast Florida
10
%
 
11
%
 
12
%
 
10
%
Houston
23
%
 
24
%
 
21
%
 
21
%
Other
15
%
 
8
%
 
12
%
 
7
%
Total
18
%
 
17
%
 
16
%

17
%

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Active Communities:
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
East
202

 
160

Central
74

 
72

West
80

 
60

Southeast Florida
33

 
33

Houston
74

 
66

Other
51

 
53

Total
514

 
444

Of the total active communities listed above, 2 communities represent active communities being developed by unconsolidated entities during both the periods ended August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012.
Deliveries from New Higher Margin Communities (3):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
1,337

 
763

 
$
346,284

 
178,734

 
$
259,000

 
234,000

Central
388

 
273

 
96,913

 
62,690

 
250,000

 
230,000

West
572

 
387

 
195,973

 
113,262

 
343,000

 
293,000

Southeast Florida
262

 
237

 
92,137

 
71,377

 
352,000

 
301,000

Houston
217

 
90

 
64,944

 
19,695

 
299,000

 
219,000

Other
273

 
111

 
100,178

 
42,006

 
367,000

 
378,000

Total
3,049

 
1,861

 
$
896,429

 
487,764

 
$
294,000

 
262,000

 
Nine Months Ended
 
Homes
 
Dollar Value (In thousands)
 
Average Sales Price
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
East
3,209

 
2,002

 
$
828,370

 
447,600

 
$
258,000

 
224,000

Central
919

 
606

 
230,071

 
138,320

 
250,000

 
228,000

West
1,493

 
924

 
464,598

 
279,542

 
311,000

 
303,000

Southeast Florida
720

 
549

 
233,635

 
161,482

 
324,000

 
294,000

Houston
468

 
212

 
136,108

 
46,340

 
291,000

 
219,000

Other
679

 
193

 
243,555

 
76,983

 
359,000

 
399,000

Total
7,488

 
4,486

 
$
2,136,337

 
1,150,267

 
$
285,000

 
256,000

(3)
Deliveries from new higher margin communities represent deliveries from communities where land was acquired subsequent to November 30, 2008, and is a subset of the deliveries included in the preceding deliveries table.
Three Months Ended August 31, 2013 versus Three Months Ended August 31, 2012
Homebuilding East: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price of homes delivered in all of the states in the segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $135.3 million, or 26.7%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to

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gross margins on home sales of $80.5 million, or 24.6%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities and a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (7.4% in 2013, compared to 11.1% in 2012), partially offset by a 5% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Central: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price of homes delivered in all states in the segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $36.6 million, or 17.9%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $28.6 million, or 20.8%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales decreased compared to last year primarily due to a 17% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs offset by a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (6.4% in 2013, compared to 7.6% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments.
Homebuilding West: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price of homes delivered in all states in the segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $85.3 million, or 28.1%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $36.7 million, or 20.5%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (1.8% in 2013, compared to 6.0% in 2012), lower valuation adjustments, partially offset by a 4% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Southeast Florida: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to the increase in the number of deliveries and average sales price, which was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. Gross margins on home sales were $35.7 million, or 29.8%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $24.7 million, or 26.5%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (8.3% in 2013, compared to 9.3% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments, partially offset by a 3% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Houston: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in this segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $44.8 million, or 24.4%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $28.7 million, or 22.1%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (9.0% in 2013, compared to 11.6% in 2012), partially offset by a 15% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Other: Homebuilding revenues increased for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all of the states of Homebuilding Other, except for Illinois which had insignificant activity, and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states in the segment, except Oregon. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an

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increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. The decrease in the average sales price of homes delivered in Oregon was primarily due to a change in product mix due to the timing of deliveries from particular communities. Gross margins on home sales were $23.3 million, or 18.1%, for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $17.1 million, or 25.9%, for the three months ended August 31, 2012. This decrease was due to a change in product mix due to the timing of deliveries from particular communities, which was partially offset by a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (2.9% in 2013, compared to 5.9% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments.
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2013 versus Nine Months Ended August 31, 2012
Homebuilding East: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price in all the states in this segment, except for New Jersey, in which the average sales price of homes delivered decreased. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. The decrease in the average sales price of homes delivered in New Jersey was primarily related to product mix due to the timing of deliveries from particular communities. Gross margins on home sales were $308.9 million, or 25.5%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $202.9 million, or 23.3%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (8.5% in 2013, compared to 11.9% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments, partially offset by a 10% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Central: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price in all of the states in the segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $102.1 million, or 19.1%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $65.8 million, or 19.6%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales decreased compared to last year primarily due to a 14% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs, partially offset by greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (6.4% in 2013, compared to 10.0% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments.
Homebuilding West: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price in all of the states in the segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $194.3 million, or 26.0%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $93.9 million, or 20.4%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (2.5% in 2013, compared to 7.4% in 2012), lower valuation adjustments and a 5% decrease in direct construction and land costs per home due to a change in product mix due to the timing of deliveries from particular communities.
Homebuilding Southeast Florida: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to the increase in the number of deliveries and average sales price in this segment, which was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas Gross margins on home sales were $90.5 million, or 28.7%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $58.1 million, or 27.2%, for

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the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities and a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (8.9% in 2013, compared to 10.8% in 2012), partially offset by a 2% increase in direct construction and land costs and higher valuation adjustments.
Homebuilding Houston: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price in this segment. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $95.3 million, or 22.8%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $64.2 million, or 20.9%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012. Gross margin percentage on homes sales increased compared to last year primarily due to a greater percentage of deliveries from our new higher margin communities, a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (9.9% in 2013, compared to 12.3% in 2012), partially offset by a 11% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs.
Homebuilding Other: Homebuilding revenues increased for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and average sales price in all of the states of Homebuilding Other, except for Illinois, which had insignificant activity. The increase in the number of deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in our backlog as demand continues to outpace supply, which is constrained by limited land availability and fewer competing homebuilders. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily because we have been able to increase the sales price of homes delivered and/or reduce sales incentives in certain of our communities as the market recovers in certain areas. Gross margins on home sales were $62.1 million, or 18.7%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to gross margins on home sales of $38.2 million, or 24.7%, for the nine months ended August 31, 2012. This decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily due to a 15% increase in direct construction and land costs per home due to increases in labor, material and land costs, partially offset by a decrease in sales incentives offered to homebuyers as a percentage of revenues from home sales (3.6% in 2013, compared to 7.9% in 2012) and lower valuation adjustments.
At August 31, 2013 and 2012, we owned 119,243 homesites and 105,685 homesites, respectively, and had access to an additional 27,585 homesites and 18,147 homesites, respectively, through either option contracts with third parties or agreements with unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At November 30, 2012, we owned 107,138 homesites and had access to an additional 21,346 homesites through either option contracts with third parties or agreements with unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At August 31, 2013, 4.2% of the homesites we owned were subject to home purchase contracts. At August 31, 2013 and 2012, our backlog of sales contracts was 5,958 homes or $1.9 billion and 4,513 homes or $1.3 billion, respectively. The increase in backlog was primarily attributable to an increase in new orders in the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2012.

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Lennar Financial Services Segment
Our Lennar Financial Services reportable segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of our homes and others. The Lennar Financial Services segment sells substantially all of the loans it originates within a short period in the secondary mortgage market, the majority of which are sold on a servicing released, non-recourse basis. After the loans are sold, we retain potential liability for possible claims by purchasers that we breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreements. The following table sets forth selected financial and operation information related to our Lennar Financial Services segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
112,638

 
106,764

 
327,614

 
263,574

Costs and expenses
89,146

 
81,441

 
258,848

 
212,021

Operating earnings
$
23,492

 
25,323

 
68,766

 
51,553

Dollar value of mortgages originated
$
1,381,000

 
1,288,000

 
3,987,000

 
3,007,000

Number of mortgages originated
5,800

 
5,600

 
17,000

 
13,600

Mortgage capture rate of Lennar homebuyers
77
%
 
75
%
 
78
%
 
76
%
Number of title and closing service transactions
25,800

 
26,900

 
79,500

 
79,200

Number of title policies issued
50,300

 
39,300

 
142,100

 
100,900

Rialto Investments Segment
Our Rialto reportable segment focuses on real estate investments and asset management. Rialto utilizes its vertically-integrated investment and operating platform to underwrite, diligence, acquire, manage, workout and add value to diverse portfolios of real estate loans, properties and securities, as well as providing strategic real estate capital. Rialto's primary focus is to manage third party capital and funds or entities in which funds it manages have invested, and primarily on their behalf. Rialto has commenced the workout and/or oversight of billions of dollars of real estate assets across the United States, including commercial and residential real estate loans and properties, as well as mortgage backed securities with the objective of generating superior, risk-adjusted returns. To date, many of the investment and management opportunities have arisen from the dislocation in the United States real estate markets and the restructuring and recapitalization of those markets. During the third quarter of 2013, RMF was formed to originate and securitize five, seven and ten year commercial first mortgage loans, generally with principal amounts between $2 million and $75 million, which will be secured by income producing properties. We expect this business to be a significant contributor to our Rialto Investments' revenues, at least in the near future.
Rialto is the sponsor of and an investor in private equity vehicles that invest in and manage real estate related assets. This includes Fund I, in which investors have committed and contributed a total of $700 million of equity (including $75 million by us) and Fund II with investor commitments of $643 million (including $100 million by us). Rialto also earns fees for its role as a manager of these vehicles and for providing asset management and other services to those vehicles and other third parties. The following table presents the results of operations of our Rialto segment for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
27,808

 
37,194

 
79,114

 
102,874

Costs and expenses
34,167

 
46,396

 
94,243

 
109,964

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Operating earnings (loss) (1)
$
677

 
(5,714
)
 
10,558

 
6,813

(1)
Operating earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 include net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of ($0.8) million and $4.6 million, respectively. Operating earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012 include net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of ($13.4) million and ($14.6) million, respectively.

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The following is a detail of Rialto Investments other income (expense), net for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Realized gains on REO sales, net
$
9,651

 
2,418

 
36,857

 
10,857

Unrealized loss on transfer of loans receivable to REO, net
(2,373
)
 
(4,690
)
 
(8,683
)
 
(5,923
)
REO expenses
(10,267
)
 
(12,035
)
 
(33,171
)
 
(40,758
)
Rental income
4,826

 
4,244

 
14,807

 
12,149

Rialto Investments other income (expense), net
$
1,837

 
(10,063
)
 
9,810

 
(23,675
)
Distressed Asset Portfolios
In February 2010, the Rialto segment acquired indirectly 40% managing member equity interests in two limited liability companies (“LLCs”), in partnership with the FDIC. The LLCs hold performing and non-performing loans formerly owned by 22 failed financial institutions and when the Rialto segment acquired its interests in the LLCs, the two portfolios consisted of approximately 5,500 distressed residential and commercial real estate loans. The FDIC retained 60% equity interests in the LLCs and provided $626.9 million of financing with 0% interest, which is non-recourse to us and the LLCs. As of August 31, 2013, and November 30, 2012, the notes payable balance was $110.0 million and $470.0 million, respectively; however, as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, $78.0 million and $223.8 million, respectively, of cash collections on loans in excess of expenses had been deposited in a defeasance account, established for the repayment of the notes payable, under the agreement with the FDIC. The funds in the defeasance account are being and will be used to retire the notes payable upon their maturity. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the LLCs retired $360.0 million principal amount of the notes payable under the agreement with the FDIC through the defeasance account.
The LLCs met the accounting definition of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and since we were determined to be the primary beneficiary, we consolidated the LLCs. At August 31, 2013, these consolidated LLCs had total combined assets and liabilities of $880.0 million and $133.2 million, respectively. At November 30, 2012, these consolidated LLCs had total combined assets and liabilities of $1,236.4 million and $493.4 million, respectively.
In September 2010, the Rialto segment acquired approximately 400 distressed residential and commercial real estate loans and over 300 REO properties from three financial institutions. We paid $310 million for the distressed real estate and real estate related assets, of which $124 million was financed through a 5-year senior unsecured note provided by one of the selling institutions of which $33.0 million of principal amount was retired in 2012. As of August 31, 2013, there was $90.9 million outstanding.
Rialto Mortgage Finance
During the third quarter of 2013, Rialto Mortgage Finance, LLC (“RMF”) was formed to originate and securitize five, seven and ten year commercial first mortgage loans, generally with principal amounts between $2 million and $75 million, which will be secured by income producing properties. As of August 31, 2013, RMF has originated loans with a total principal balance of $245.2 million. In September 2013, RMF sold $198 million of these loans in a securitization. As of August 31, 2013, RMF had a $250 million warehouse repurchase financing agreement of which $133.1 million was outstanding.
Investments
In 2010, 2011 and 2012, investors in Fund I made equity commitments of $700 million (including $75 million committed by us). All capital commitments have been called and funded, and Fund I is closed to additional commitments. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, we received distributions of $2.7 million and $39.8 million, respectively, as a return of capital. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, we contributed $8.8 million and $26.8 million, respectively, to Fund I. Of these amounts contributed, $13.9 million was distributed back to us during the nine months ended August 31, 2012 as a return of capital distributions due to a securitization within Fund I. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of our investment in Fund I was $73.9 million and $98.9 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, our share of earnings from Fund I was $3.7 million and $14.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, our share of earnings from Fund I was $6.2 million and $16.8 million, respectively.
In addition, in 2010, the Rialto segment also invested in approximately $43 million of non-investment grade CMBS for $19.4 million, representing a 55% discount to par value. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of the investment securities was $15.8 million and $15.0 million, respectively.

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In December 2012, our Rialto segment completed the first closing of Fund II with initial equity commitments of approximately $260 million, including $100 million committed by us. No cash was funded at the time of the closing. Fund II's objective during its three-year investment period is to invest in distressed real estate assets and other related investments that fit Fund II's investment parameters. Among other things, Fund II's documents prohibit us, including our Rialto segment, from acquiring real estate assets that might be suitable for Fund II, before Fund II is fully invested or committed, other than residential properties we acquire in connection with our homebuilding activities. As of August 31, 2013, the equity commitments of Fund II were $643 million. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, $240 million of the $643 million in equity commitments was called, of which, we contributed our portion of $37.4 million. As of August 31, 2013, the carrying value of our investment in Fund II was $38.3 million. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the Company’s share of earnings from Fund II was $1.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
In the third quarter of 2013, the Rialto segment started raising capital and investing in mezzanine commercial loans creating the Rialto Mezzanine Partners Fund (the “Mezzanine Fund”) with a target of raising $300 million in capital to invest in performing mezzanine commercial loans. These loans have expected durations of one to two years and are secured by equity interests in the borrowing entity owning the real estate. As of August 31, 2013, the Mezzanine Fund had total equity commitments of $82 million, including $25 million committed by us. As of August 31, 2013, total invested capital was $13.5 million, including $4.1 million invested by us.
Additionally, another subsidiary in the Rialto segment has approximately a 5% investment in a service and infrastructure provider to the residential home loan market (the “Servicer Provider”), which provides services to the consolidated LLCs, among others. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of our investment in the Servicer Provider was $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

2) Financial Condition and Capital Resources
At August 31, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents related to our homebuilding, financial services and Rialto operations of $571.8 million, compared to $1.3 billion at November 30, 2012 and $845.2 million at August 31, 2012.
We finance our land acquisition and development activities, construction activities, financial services activities, Rialto activities and general operating needs primarily with cash generated from our operations, debt issuances and equity offerings, as well as cash borrowed under our warehouse lines of credit and our credit facility.
Operating Cash Flow Activities
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, cash used in operating activities totaled $1,017.7 million and $490.5 million, respectively. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, cash used in operating activities was impacted by an increase in inventories due to strategic land purchases and an increase in Rialto Investments loans held-for-sale related to its new RMF business, partially offset by our net earnings, an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities and a decrease in Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2012 cash used in operating activities was impacted by our net earnings (net of our deferred income tax benefit) and a decrease in receivables, offset by a decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities, an increase in Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-sale and an increase in inventories due to strategic land purchases.
Investing Cash Flow Activities
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, cash provided by investing activities totaled $434.0 million and $241.0 million, respectively. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we received $49.6 million of principal payments on Rialto Investments loans receivable and $182.2 million of proceeds from the sales of REO. In addition, cash increased due to $155.0 million of distributions of capital from Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, primarily related to a distribution from a new unconsolidated joint venture, $39.8 million of distributions of capital from the Rialto Investments' unconsolidated entities, primarily related to Fund I and a $145.8 million decrease in Rialto Investments defeasance cash. This was partially offset by $60.4 million of cash contributions to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities primarily for working capital and $41.5 million of cash contributions to Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities, primarily Fund II.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2012, we received $52.9 million of principal payments on Rialto Investments loans receivable and $121.8 million of proceeds from the sale of REO. In addition, cash increased due to a $33.4 million decrease in Rialto Investments defeasance cash, $26.5 million of distributions of capital from Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities and $83.4 million of distributions of capital from Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities, primarily related to the unwinding of the AB PPIP fund. This was partially offset by $55.7 million of cash contributions to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities primarily for working capital and debt reduction and $28.7 million of cash contributions to Rialto Investments unconsolidated entities, primarily Fund I.

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We are always evaluating the possibility of acquiring homebuilders and other companies. However, at August 31, 2013, we had no agreements or understandings regarding any significant transactions.
Financing Cash Flow Activities
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, our cash used in financing activities of $155.3 million was primarily attributed to principal payments on Rialto Investments notes payable, net repayments under our Lennar Financial Services’ 364-day warehouse repurchase facilities, principal payments on other borrowings, the redemption of our 5.95% Senior Notes and payments related to buyouts of our partners' noncontrolling interests in two of our consolidated joint ventures. This was partially offset by the receipt of proceeds related to the sale of $275 million principal amount of our 4.125% senior notes due 2018 (the "4.125% Senior Notes"), the sale of an additional $225 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.750% senior notes due 2022 (the "4.750% Senior Notes"), net borrowings under our Credit Facility, borrowings under Rialto Investments' new warehouse repurchase facility related to its new Rialto Mortgage Finance business and proceeds from other borrowings.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2012, our cash used in financing activities of $68.9 million was primarily attributed to the partial redemption of our 5.95% Senior Notes, principal repayments on Rialto Investments notes payable, net repayments under our Lennar Financial Services’ 364-day warehouse repurchase facilities and principal payments on other borrowings, partially offset by the receipt of proceeds of the sale of $400 million of 4.75% senior notes due 2017 (the "4.75% Senior Notes") and the sale of an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 that the initial purchasers acquired to cover over-allotments.
Debt to total capital ratios are financial measures commonly used in the homebuilding industry and are presented to assist in understanding the leverage of our Lennar Homebuilding operations. Management believes providing this measure of leverage of our Lennar Homebuilding operations enables management and readers of our financial statements to better understand our financial position and performance. Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital and net Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital are calculated as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
 
August 31,
2012
Lennar Homebuilding debt
$
4,624,614

 
4,005,051

 
3,671,595

Stockholders’ equity
3,714,146

 
3,414,764

 
3,271,722

Total capital
$
8,338,760

 
7,419,815

 
6,943,317

Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital
55.5
%

54.0
%
 
52.9
%
Lennar Homebuilding debt
$
4,624,614

 
4,005,051

 
3,671,595

Less: Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents
433,943

 
1,146,867

 
692,004

Net Lennar Homebuilding debt
$
4,190,671

 
2,858,184

 
2,979,591

Net Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital (1)
53.0
%
 
45.6
%
 
47.7
%
(1)
Net Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net Lennar Homebuilding debt (Lennar Homebuilding debt less Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents) divided by total capital (net Lennar Homebuilding debt plus total stockholders' equity). The Company believes the ratio of Net Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital is a relevant and useful financial measure to investors in understanding the leverage employed in our Lennar Homebuilding operations. However, because Net Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, this financial measure should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures prescribed by GAAP. Rather, this non-GAAP financial measure should be used to supplement the Company's GAAP results.
At August 31, 2013, Lennar Homebuilding debt to total capital was higher compared to August 31, 2012, primarily as a result of an increase in our senior notes, partially offset by an increase in stockholder’s equity primarily related to our net earnings, which included the reversal of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance over the last 12 months.
In addition to the use of capital in our homebuilding, financial services and Rialto operations, we actively evaluate various other uses of capital, which fit into our homebuilding, financial services and Rialto strategies and appear to meet our profitability and return on capital goals. This may include acquisitions of, or investments in, other entities, the payment of dividends or repurchases of our outstanding common stock or debt. These activities may be funded through any combination of our credit facility, warehouse lines of credit, cash generated from operations, sales of assets or the issuance into capital markets of debt, common stock or preferred stock.
Our Lennar Homebuilding average debt outstanding was $4.4 billion with an average rate for interest incurred of 5.1% for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, compared to $3.5 billion with an average rate for interest incurred of 5.5% for the

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nine months ended August 31, 2012. Interest incurred related to homebuilding debt for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 was $193.7 million, compared to $163.7 million in the same period last year.
At August 31, 2013, we had a $950 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with certain financial institutions that matures in June 2017 and a $200 million Letter of Credit Facility with a financial institution. During the three months ended August 31, 2013, we increased the maximum aggregate commitment amount under the Credit Facility from $525 million to $950 million, of which $932 million was committed and $18 million was available through an accordion feature, subject to additional commitments, and we extended the Credit Facility's maturity date to June 2017. The proceeds available under the Credit Facility, which are subject to specified conditions for borrowing, may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The credit agreement also provides that up to $500 million in commitments may be used for letters of credit. As of August 31, 2013, we had $100 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. We believe we were in compliance with our debt covenants at August 31, 2013.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013, we terminated our $150 million Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement ("LC Agreement") with certain financial institutions and our $50 million Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement.
Our performance letters of credit outstanding were $146.8 million and $107.5 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Our financial letters of credit outstanding were $191.9 million and $204.7 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Performance letters of credit are generally posted with regulatory bodies to guarantee our performance of certain development and construction activities, and financial letters of credit are generally posted in lieu of cash deposits on option contracts, for insurance risks, credit enhancements and as other collateral.
In April 2013, we issued an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.750% Senior Notes at a price of 98.250% in a private placement. Proceeds from the offering, after payment of expenses, were $49.4 million. We used the net proceeds of the sale of the 4.750% Senior Notes for working capital and general corporate purposes, which included the repayment or repurchase of our other outstanding senior notes. Interest on our 4.750% Senior Notes is due semi-annually beginning May 15, 2013. Our 4.750% Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of our 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we retired $63.0 million of the 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 for 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the maturity date.
In February 2013, we issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.125% senior notes due 2018 at a price of 99.998% in a private placement and an additional $175 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.750% senior notes due 2022 at a price of 98.073% in a private placement. Proceeds from the offerings, after payment of expenses, were $271.9 million and $172.2 million, respectively. We used the net proceeds of the sale of the 4.125% Senior Notes and the 4.750% Senior Notes for working capital and general corporate purposes, which included the repayment or repurchase of our other outstanding senior notes. Interest on the 4.125% Senior Notes is due semi-annually beginning September 15, 2013. Our 4.125% Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of our 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries. Interest on our 4.750% Senior Notes is due semi-annually beginning May 15, 2013. We incurred additional interest with respect to the 4.750% Senior Notes and the 4.125% Senior Notes because the registration statements relating to the notes were not filed by and/or did not become effective by, and the exchange offers were not consummated by, the dates specified in the Registration Rights Agreements related to such notes. Our 4.750% Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, but are guaranteed by substantially all of our 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries. At August 31, 2013, the carrying amount of our 4.125% Senior Notes was $275.0 million. At August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying amount of our 4.750% Senior Notes was $570.8 million and $350.0 million, respectively.
Currently, substantially all of our 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries are guaranteeing all our Senior Notes (the “Guaranteed Notes”). The guarantees are full and unconditional. The principal reason our 100% owned homebuilding subsidiaries are guaranteeing the Guaranteed Notes is so holders of the Guaranteed Notes will have rights at least as great with regard to our subsidiaries as any other holders of a material amount of our unsecured debt. Therefore, the guarantees of the Guaranteed Notes will remain in effect only while the guarantor subsidiaries guarantee a material amount of the debt of Lennar Corporation, as a separate entity, to others. At any time when a guarantor subsidiary is no longer guaranteeing at least $75 million of Lennar Corporation’s debt other than the Guaranteed Notes, either directly or by guaranteeing other subsidiaries’ obligations as guarantors of Lennar Corporation’s debt, the guarantor subsidiary’s guarantee of the Guaranteed Notes will be suspended. Therefore, if the guarantor subsidiaries cease guaranteeing Lennar Corporation’s obligations under our Credit Facility and our letter of credit facilities and are not guarantors of any new debt, the guarantor subsidiaries’ guarantees of the Guaranteed Notes will be suspended until such time, if any, as they again are guaranteeing at least $75 million of Lennar Corporation’s debt other than the Guaranteed Notes.

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If our guarantor subsidiaries are guaranteeing revolving credit lines totaling at least $75 million, we will treat the guarantees of the Guaranteed Notes as remaining in effect even during periods when Lennar Corporation’s borrowings under the revolving credit lines are less than $75 million.
In addition, a subsidiary will be released from its guarantee and any other obligations it may have regarding the senior notes if all or substantially all its assets, or all of its capital stock, are sold or otherwise disposed of.
Under the Credit Facility agreement executed in June 2013 (the "Agreement"), as of the end of each fiscal quarter, we are required to maintain minimum consolidated tangible net worth of approximately $1.5 billion plus the sum of 50% of the cumulative consolidated net income from February 29, 2012, if positive, and 50% of the net cash proceeds from any equity offerings from and after February 29, 2012. We are required to maintain a leverage ratio of 65% or less at the end of the last two fiscal quarters of our 2013 fiscal year and throughout the 2014 fiscal year; and a leverage ratio of 60% or less through the maturity of the Agreement in June 2017. As of the end of each fiscal quarter, we are also required to maintain either (1) liquidity in an amount equal to or greater than 1.00x consolidated interest incurred for the last twelve months then ended or (2) an interest coverage ratio of equal to or greater than 1.50:1.00 for the last twelve months then ended.
The following are computations of the minimum net worth test, maximum leverage ratio test and liquidity test, as calculated per the Agreement as of August 31, 2013:
(Dollars in thousands)
Covenant Level
 
Level Achieved as of August 31, 2013
Minimum net worth test (1)
$
1,903,166

 
2,684,561

Maximum leverage ratio (2)
65.0
%
 
57.6
%
Liquidity test (3)
1.00

 
1.77

The terms minimum net worth test, maximum leverage ratio and liquidity test used in the Agreement are specifically calculated per the Agreement and differ in specified ways from comparable GAAP or common usage terms. Our minimum net worth test, maximum leverage ratio and liquidity test were calculated for purposes of the Agreement as of August 31, 2013 as follows:
(1)
The minimum consolidated tangible net worth and the consolidated tangible net worth as calculated per the Agreement are as follows:
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of August 31, 2013
Stated minimum consolidated tangible net worth per the Agreement
$
1,459,657

Plus: 50% of cumulative consolidated net income as calculated per the Agreement, if positive
443,509

Required minimum consolidated tangible net worth per the Agreement
$
1,903,166

Consolidated tangible net worth
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of August 31, 2013
Total equity
$
4,170,686

Less: Intangible assets (a)
(51,972
)
Tangible net worth as calculated per the Agreement
4,118,714

Less: Consolidated equity of mortgage banking, Rialto and other designated subsidiaries (b)
(1,430,467
)
Less: Lennar Homebuilding noncontrolling interests
(3,686
)
Consolidated tangible net worth as calculated per the Agreement
$
2,684,561

(a)
Intangible assets represent the Financial Services' title operations goodwill and title plant assets.
(b)
Consolidated equity of mortgage banking subsidiaries represents the equity of the Lennar Financial Services segment's mortgage banking operations. Consolidated equity of other designated subsidiaries represents the equity of certain subsidiaries included within the Lennar Financial Services segment's title operations that are prohibited from being guarantors under this Agreement. The consolidated equity of Rialto, as calculated per the Agreement, represents Rialto total assets minus Rialto total liabilities as disclosed in Note 8 of the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2013. The consolidated equity of

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mortgage banking subsidiaries, Rialto and other designated subsidiaries are included in equity in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013.
(2)
The leverage ratio as calculated per the Agreement is as follows:
Leverage ratio:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of August 31, 2013
Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable
$
4,624,614

Less: Debt of Lennar Homebuilding consolidated entities (a)
(179,954
)
Funded debt as calculated per the Agreement
4,444,660

Plus: Financial letters of credit (b)
192,450

Plus: Lennar's recourse exposure related to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated/consolidated entities, net (c)
42,861

Consolidated indebtedness as calculated per the Agreement
4,679,971

Less: Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in excess of required liquidity per the Agreement (d)
(437,154
)
Numerator as calculated per the Agreement
$
4,242,817

Denominator as calculated per the Agreement
$
7,364,532

Leverage ratio (e)
57.6
%
(a)
Debt of our Lennar Homebuilding consolidated entities is included in Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013.
(b)
Our financial letters of credit outstanding include $191.9 million as disclosed in Note 11 of the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2013 and $0.6 million of financial letters of credit related to the Financial Services segment's title operations.
(c)
Lennar's recourse exposure related to the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated and consolidated entities, net includes $27.6 million of net recourse exposure related to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities and $15.2 million of recourse exposure related to Lennar Homebuilding consolidated entities, which is included in Lennar Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013.
(d)
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents include $433.9 million of Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and $13.2 million of Lennar Financial Services cash and cash equivalents, excluding cash and cash equivalents from mortgage banking subsidiaries and other designated subsidiaries within the Lennar Financial Services segment.
(e)
Leverage ratio consists of the numerator as calculated per the Agreement divided by the denominator as calculated per the Agreement (consolidated indebtedness as calculated per the Agreement, plus consolidated tangible net worth as calculated per the Agreement).
(3)
Liquidity as calculated per the Agreement is as follows:
Liquidity test
 
(Dollars in thousands)
As of August 31, 2013
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents as calculated per the Agreement (a)
$
434,445

Consolidated interest incurred as calculated per the Agreement (b)
$
244,841

Liquidity (c)
1.77

(a)
Unrestricted cash and cash and cash equivalents at August 31, 2013 for the liquidity test calculation includes $433.9 million of Lennar Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents plus $13.2 million of Lennar Financial Services cash and cash equivalents, excluding cash and cash equivalents from mortgage banking subsidiaries and other designated subsidiaries within the Lennar Financial Services segment, less $12.7 million of cash and cash equivalents of Lennar Homebuilding consolidated joint ventures.
(b)
Consolidated interest incurred as calculated per the Agreement for the last twelve months ended August 31, 2013 includes Lennar Homebuilding interest incurred of $252.1 million, minus (1) interest incurred related to our partner's share of Lennar Homebuilding consolidated joint ventures included within Lennar Homebuilding interest incurred, (2) Lennar Homebuilding interest income included within Lennar Homebuilding other income, net, and (3) Lennar Financial Services interest income, excluding interest

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income from mortgage banking subsidiaries and other designated subsidiaries within the Lennar Financial Services operations.
(c)
We are only required to maintain either (1) liquidity in an amount equal to or greater than 1.00x consolidated interest incurred for the last twelve months then ended or (2) an interest coverage ratio of equal to or greater than 1.50:1.00 for the last twelve months then ended. Since we passed the liquidity test, we were not required to disclose the interest coverage ratio test, which we also passed.
At August 31, 2013, our Lennar Financial Services segment had a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $100 million and an additional uncommitted amount of $100 million that matures in February 2014, a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $250 million that matures in July 2014, a 364-day warehouse repurchase facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $150 million that matures in May 2014 (plus a $100 million accordion feature that is usable from 10 days prior to quarter-end through 20 days after the quarter-end) and a 364-day warehouse facility with a maximum aggregate commitment of $60 million that matures in November 2013. As of August 31, 2013, the maximum aggregate commitment and uncommitted amount under these facilities totaled $660 million and $100 million, respectively.
Our Lennar Financial Services segment uses these facilities to finance its lending activities until the mortgage loans are sold to investors and expects the facilities to be renewed or replaced with other facilities when they mature. Borrowings under the facilities were $290.3 million and $458.0 million at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively, and were collateralized by mortgage loans and receivables on loans sold to investors but not yet paid for with outstanding principal balances of $395.9 million and $509.1 million, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.
Since our Lennar Financial Services segment’s borrowings under the warehouse repurchase facilities are generally repaid with the proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans and receivables on loans that secure those borrowings, the facilities are not likely to be a call on our current cash or future cash resources. If the facilities are not renewed, the borrowings under the lines of credit will be paid off by selling mortgage loans held-for-sale and by collecting on receivables on loans sold to investors but not yet paid. Without the facilities, our Lennar Financial Services segment would have to use cash from operations and other funding sources to finance its lending activities.
At August 31, 2013, our Rialto segment had a $250 million warehouse repurchase financing agreement of which, $133.1 million was outstanding. Rialto uses this warehouse repurchase financing agreement to finance five, seven and ten year commercial first mortgage loans that are originated by RMF, generally with principal amounts between $2 million and $75 million, which are secured by income producing properties.
Changes in Capital Structure
We have a stock repurchase program which permits the purchase of up to 20 million shares of our outstanding common stock. During both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no repurchases of common stock under the stock repurchase program. As of August 31, 2013, 6.2 million shares of common stock could be repurchased in the future under the program.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013, treasury stock increased by an immaterial amount of shares of Class A common stock. During the three months ended August 31, 2012, treasury stock had no changes in the amount of shares of Class A Common stock. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, treasury stock decreased by 0.4 million and 0.3 million, respectively, of shares of Class A common stock due to activity related to the Company's equity compensation plan.
On July 24, 2013, we paid cash dividends of $0.04 per share for both our Class A and Class B common stock to holders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2013, as declared by our Board of Directors on June 26, 2013. On October 3, 2013, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on both our Class A and Class B common stock, payable November 1, 2013 to holders of record at the close of business on October 18, 2013.
Based on our current financial condition and credit relationships, we believe that our operations and borrowing resources will provide for our current and long-term capital requirements at our anticipated levels of activity.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Lennar Homebuilding: Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
At August 31, 2013, we had equity investments in 36 homebuilding and land unconsolidated entities (of which 6 had recourse debt, 4 non-recourse debt and 26 had no debt), compared to 36 homebuilding and land unconsolidated entities at November 30, 2012. In addition, we had 9 multifamily unconsolidated entities as of August 31, 2013, compared to 2 multifamily unconsolidated entities as November 30, 2012, as we continued to grow our multifamily business during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. Historically, we invested in unconsolidated entities that acquired and developed land (1) for our

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homebuilding operations or for sale to third parties or (2) for the construction of homes for sale to third-party homebuyers. Through these entities, we primarily sought to reduce and share our risk by limiting the amount of our capital invested in land, while obtaining access to potential future homesites and allowing us to participate in strategic ventures. The use of these entities also, in some instances, enabled us to acquire land to which we could not otherwise obtain access, or could not obtain access on as favorable terms, without the participation of a strategic partner. Participants in these joint ventures have been land owners/developers, other homebuilders and financial or strategic partners. Joint ventures with land owners/developers have given us access to homesites owned or controlled by our partners. Joint ventures with other homebuilders have provided us with the ability to bid jointly with our partners for large land parcels. Joint ventures with financial partners have allowed us to combine our homebuilding expertise with access to our partners’ capital. Joint ventures with strategic partners have allowed us to combine our homebuilding expertise with the specific expertise (e.g. commercial or infill experience) of our partner. Each joint venture is governed by an executive committee consisting of members from the partners.
Summarized condensed financial information on a combined 100% basis related to Lennar Homebuilding’s unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method was as follows:
Statements of Operations and Selected Information
 
Three Months Ended
 
At or for the Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
240,642

 
110,823

 
501,656

 
264,336

Costs and expenses
163,237

 
126,007

 
372,859

 
303,717

Other income
1,241

 
10,515

 
14,602

 
10,515

Net earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities
$
78,646

 
(4,669
)
 
143,399


(28,866
)
Our share of net earnings (loss)
$
19,122

 
(5,595
)
 
33,219

 
(15,351
)
Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities (1)
$
10,345

 
(5,991
)
 
22,939

 
(14,289
)
Our cumulative share of net earnings - deferred at August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
 
 
 
 
$
16,099

 
1,662

Our investments in unconsolidated entities
 
 
 
 
$
755,253

 
570,666

Equity of the unconsolidated entities
 
 
 
 
$
2,804,884

 
2,112,963

Our investment % in the unconsolidated entities


 


 
27
%
 
27
%
(1) For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities includes $8.6 million and $21.6 million, respectively, of equity in earnings primarily as a result of sales of homesites to third parties by one unconsolidated entity and previously deferred profit related to those homesites that was earned during the three months ended August 31, 2013. For the nine months ended August 31, 2012, Lennar Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) includes $5.5 million of valuation adjustments related to strategic asset sales at Lennar Homebuilding's unconsolidated entities.
Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
183,877

 
157,340

Inventories
3,039,135

 
2,792,064

Other assets
310,459

 
250,940

 
$
3,533,471

 
3,200,344

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
274,131

 
310,496

Debt
454,456

 
759,803

Equity
2,804,884

 
2,130,045

 
$
3,533,471

 
3,200,344

As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, our recorded investments in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities were $755.3 million and $565.4 million, respectively, while the underlying equity in Lennar Homebuilding

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unconsolidated entities partners’ net assets as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012 was $1.0 billion and $681.6 million, respectively, primarily as a result of our buying an interest in a partner's equity in a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity at a discount to book value and contributing non-monetary assets to an unconsolidated entity with a higher fair value than book value.
In fiscal 2007, we sold a portfolio of land to a strategic land investment venture with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., in which we have approximately a 20% ownership interest and 50% voting rights. Due to the nature of our continuing involvement, the transaction did not qualify as a sale by us under GAAP; thus, the inventory has remained on our condensed consolidated balance sheets in consolidated inventory not owned. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the portfolio of land (including land development costs) of $238.3 million and $264.9 million, respectively, is also reflected as inventory in the summarized condensed financial information related to Lennar Homebuilding’s unconsolidated entities.
Debt to total capital of the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which we have investments was calculated as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Debt
$
454,456

 
759,803

Equity
2,804,884

 
2,130,045

Total capital
$
3,259,340

 
2,889,848

Debt to total capital of our unconsolidated entities
13.9
%
 
26.3
%
Our investments in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities by type of venture were as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Land development (1)
$
573,031

 
493,917

Homebuilding
182,222

 
71,443

Total investments
$
755,253

 
565,360

(1) Land development includes our investments in multifamily unconsolidated entities that totaled $32.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.
The summary of our net recourse exposure related to the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which we have investments was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Several recourse debt - repayment
$
26,126

 
48,020

Joint and several recourse debt - repayment
15,000

 
18,695

Lennar’s maximum recourse exposure
41,126

 
66,715

Less: joint and several reimbursement agreements with our partners
(13,500
)
 
(16,826
)
Lennar’s net recourse exposure
$
27,626

 
49,889

During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, our maximum recourse exposure related to indebtedness of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities decreased by $25.6 million, as a result of $5.9 million we paid primarily through capital contributions to unconsolidated entities and $19.7 million primarily related to the joint ventures selling assets and other transactions.
Indebtedness of an unconsolidated entity is secured by its own assets. Some unconsolidated entities own multiple properties and other assets. There is no cross collateralization of debt of different unconsolidated entities. We also do not use our investment in one unconsolidated entity as collateral for the debt in another unconsolidated entity or commingle funds among Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities.
In connection with a loan to a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity, we and our partners often guarantee to a lender, either jointly and severally or on a several basis, any or all of the following: (i) the completion of the development, in whole or in part, (ii) indemnification of the lender from environmental issues, (iii) indemnification of the lender from “bad boy acts” of the unconsolidated entity (or full recourse liability in the event of unauthorized transfer or bankruptcy) and (iv) that the

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loan to value and/or loan to cost will not exceed a certain percentage (maintenance or remargining guarantee) or that a percentage of the outstanding loan will be repaid (repayment guarantee).
In connection with loans to an unconsolidated entity where there is a joint and several guarantee, we sometimes have a reimbursement agreement with our partner. The reimbursement agreement provides that neither party is responsible for more than its proportionate share of the guarantee. However, if our joint venture partner does not have adequate financial resources to meet its obligations under the reimbursement agreement, we may be liable for more than our proportionate share, up to our maximum exposure, which is the full amount covered by the joint and several guarantee.
The recourse debt exposure in the previous table represents our maximum exposure to loss from guarantees and does not take into account the underlying value of the collateral or the other assets of the borrowers that are available to repay debt or to reimburse us for any payments on our guarantees. The Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities that have recourse debt have a significant amount of assets and equity. The summarized balance sheets of the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities with recourse debt were as follows.
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets
$
1,639,382

 
1,843,163

Liabilities
$
449,454

 
765,295

Equity
$
1,189,928

 
1,077,868

In addition, in most instances in which we have guaranteed debt of a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity, our partners have also guaranteed that debt and are required to contribute their share of the guarantee payment. Historically, we have had repayment guarantees and maintenance guarantees. In a repayment guarantee, we and our venture partners guarantee repayment of a portion or all of the debt in the event of a default before the lender would have to exercise its rights against the collateral. In the event of default, if our venture partner does not have adequate financial resources to meet its obligation under our reimbursement agreement, we may be liable for more than our proportionate share, up to our maximum recourse exposure, which is the full amount covered by the joint and several guarantee. The maintenance guarantees only apply if the value of the collateral (generally land and improvements) is less than a specified percentage of the loan balance. If we are required to make a payment under a maintenance guarantee to bring the value of the collateral above the specified percentage of the loan balance, the payment would generally constitute a capital contribution or loan to the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity and increase our share of any funds the unconsolidated entity distributes. As of both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, we do not have any maintenance guarantees related to our Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities.
In connection with many of the loans to Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, we and our joint venture partners (or entities related to them) have been required to give guarantees of completion to the lenders. Those completion guarantees may require that the guarantors complete the construction of the improvements for which the financing was obtained. If the construction is to be done in phases, the guarantee generally is limited to completing only the phases as to which construction has already commenced and for which loan proceeds were used.
During the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were $5.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of loan paydowns by Lennar relating to recourse debt. During both the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no payments under completion guarantees.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were $6.0 million and $5.2 million, respectively, of loan paydowns by Lennar relating to recourse debt. During both the nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no payments under completion guarantees.
As of August 31, 2013, the fair values of the repayment guarantees and completion guarantees were not material. We believe that as of August 31, 2013, in the event we become legally obligated to perform under a guarantee of the obligation of a Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entity due to a triggering event under a guarantee, most of the time the collateral should be sufficient to repay at least a significant portion of the obligation or we and our partners would contribute additional capital into the venture. In certain instances, we have placed performance letters of credit and surety bonds with municipalities for our joint ventures.

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The total debt of Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which we have investments was as follows:
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Lennar’s net recourse exposure
$
27,626

 
49,889

Reimbursement agreements from partners
13,500

 
16,826

Lennar’s maximum recourse exposure
$
41,126

 
66,715

Non-recourse bank debt and other debt (partner’s share of several recourse)
$
61,258

 
114,900

Non-recourse land seller debt or other debt
20,454

 
26,340

Non-recourse debt with completion guarantees
250,934

 
458,418

Non-recourse debt without completion guarantees
80,684

 
93,430

Non-recourse debt to Lennar
413,330

 
693,088

Total debt
$
454,456

 
759,803

Lennar’s maximum recourse exposure as a % of total JV debt
9
%
 
9
%
In view of recent credit market conditions, it is not uncommon for lenders to real estate developers, including joint ventures in which we have interests, to assert non-monetary defaults (such as failure to meet construction completion deadlines or declines in the market value of collateral below required amounts) or technical monetary defaults against the real estate developers. In most instances, those asserted defaults are resolved by modifications of the loan terms, additional equity investments or other concessions by the borrowers. In addition, in some instances, real estate developers, including joint ventures in which we have interests, are forced to request temporary waivers of covenants in loan documents or modifications of loan terms, which are often, but not always obtained. However, in some instances developers, including joint ventures in which we have interests, are not able to meet their monetary obligations to lenders, and are thus declared in default. Because we sometimes guarantee all or portions of the obligations to lenders of joint ventures in which we have interests, when these joint ventures default on their obligations, lenders may or may not have claims against us. Normally, we do not make payments with regard to guarantees of joint venture obligations while the joint ventures are contesting assertions regarding sums due to their lenders. When it is determined that a joint venture is obligated to make a payment that we have guaranteed and the joint venture will not be able to make that payment, we accrue the amounts probable to be paid by us as a liability. Although we generally fulfill our guarantee obligations within a reasonable time after we determine that we are obligated with regard to them, at any point in time it is likely that we will have some balance of unpaid guarantee liability. At both August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, we had no liabilities accrued for unpaid guarantees of joint venture indebtedness on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table summarizes the principal maturities of our Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities (“JVs”) debt as per current debt arrangements as of August 31, 2013 and does not represent estimates of future cash payments that will be made to reduce debt balances. Many JV loans have extension options in the loan agreements that would allow the loans to be extended into future years.
 
Principal Maturities of Unconsolidated JVs by Period
(In thousands)
Total JV
Debt
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
Thereafter
 
Other
Debt (1)
Net recourse debt to Lennar
$
27,626

 

 
13,240

 
1,500

 
12,886

 

Reimbursement agreements
13,500

 

 

 
13,500

 

 

Maximum recourse debt exposure to
    Lennar
41,126

 

 
13,240

 
15,000

 
12,886

 

Debt without recourse to Lennar
413,330

 

 
45,406

 
48,830

 
297,361

 
21,733

Total
$
454,456

 

 
58,646

 
63,830

 
310,247

 
21,733

(1)
Represents land seller debt and other debt.

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The following table is a breakdown of the assets, debt and equity of the Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated joint ventures by partner type as of August 31, 2013:
(Dollars in thousands)
Total JV
Assets
 
Maximum
Recourse
Debt
Exposure
to Lennar
 
Reimbursement
Agreements
 
Net
Recourse
Debt to
Lennar
 
Total
Debt
Without
Recourse
to
Lennar
 
Total JV
Debt
 
Total JV
Equity
 
JV
Debt to
Total
Capital
Ratio
 
Remaining
Homes/
Homesites
in JV
Partner Type:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial
$
2,606,585

 
26,256

 
13,500

 
12,756

 
252,672

 
278,928

 
2,075,784

 
12
%
 
39,072

Land Owners/Developers
395,600

 
12,106

 

 
12,106

 
75,166

 
87,272

 
294,624

 
23
%
 
14,323

Strategic
251,712

 
1,764

 

 
1,764

 
40,893

 
42,657

 
200,885

 
18
%
 
1,997

Other Builders
279,574

 
1,000

 

 
1,000

 
22,866

 
23,866

 
233,591

 
9
%
 
4,362

Total
$
3,533,471

 
41,126

 
13,500

 
27,626

 
391,597

 
432,723

 
2,804,884

 
13
%
 
59,754

Land seller debt and other debt
 
 
$

 

 

 
21,733

 
21,733

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total JV debt
 
 
$
41,126

 
13,500

 
27,626

 
413,330

 
454,456

 
 
 
 
 
 
The table below indicates the assets, debt and equity of our 10 largest Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated joint venture investments as of August 31, 2013:
(Dollars in thousands)
Lennar’s
Investment
 
Total JV
Assets
 
Maximum
Recourse
Debt
Exposure
to Lennar
 
Reimbursement
Agreements
 
Net
Recourse
Debt to
Lennar
 
Total
Debt
Without
Recourse
to
Lennar
 
Total JV
Debt
 
Total JV
Equity
 
JV
Debt to
Total
Capital
Ratio
Top Ten JVs (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heritage Fields El Toro
$
175,289

 
1,380,734

 
11,256

 

 
11,256

 
246,032


257,288

 
1,024,550

 
20
%
Shipyard Communities (Hunters Point) (2)
110,814

 
407,020

 

 

 

 

 

 
405,458

 
%
Central Park West Holdings
57,475

 
71,469

 
15,000

 
13,500

 
1,500

 
6,640

 
21,640

 
48,466

 
31
%
Newhall Land Development
49,763

 
426,144

 

 

 

 

 

 
292,634

 
%
Ballpark Village
43,938

 
135,635

 

 

 

 
47,000

 
47,000

 
87,697

 
35
%
Runkle Canyon
39,501

 
78,458

 

 

 

 

 

 
77,307

 
%
MS Rialto Residential Holdings
32,304

 
248,342

 

 

 

 

 

 
240,569

 
%
LS College Park
29,893

 
59,640

 

 

 

 

 

 
58,522

 
%
Treasure Island Community Development
27,650

 
57,201

 

 

 

 

 

 
55,330

 
%
Krome Groves Land Trust
20,650

 
90,114

 
10,476

 

 
10,476

 
22,161

 
32,637

 
51,994

 
39
%
10 largest JV investments
587,277

 
2,954,757

 
36,732

 
13,500

 
23,232

 
321,833

 
358,565

 
2,342,527

 
13
%
Other JVs
167,976

 
578,714

 
4,394

 

 
4,394

 
69,764

 
74,158

 
462,357

 
14
%
Total
$
755,253

 
3,533,471

 
41,126

 
13,500

 
27,626

 
391,597

 
432,723

 
2,804,884

 
13
%
Land seller debt and other debt
 
 
 
 
$

 

 

 
21,733

 
21,733

 
 
 
 
Total JV debt
 
 
 
 
$
41,126

 
13,500

 
27,626

 
413,330

 
454,456

 
 
 
 
(1)
All of the joint ventures presented in the table above operate in our Homebuilding West segment except for Krome Groves Land Trust, which operates in our Southeast Florida Homebuilding segment and MS Rialto Residential Holdings, which operates in all of our homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other.
(2)
This joint venture is the new unconsolidated joint venture that was formed as a result of one of our consolidated joint ventures contributing certain assets to it that was discussed in the Results of Operations section.

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The table below indicates the percentage of assets, debt and equity of our 10 largest Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated joint venture investments, as of August 31, 2013:
 
% of
Total JV
Assets
 
% of Maximum
Recourse Debt
Exposure to Lennar
 
% of Net
Recourse
Debt to
Lennar
 
% of Total Debt
Without Recourse to
Lennar
 
% of
Total JV
Equity
10 largest JVs
84
%
 
89
%
 
84
%
 
82
%
 
84
%
Other JVs
16
%
 
11
%
 
16
%
 
18
%
 
16
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
Rialto Investments: Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Rialto segment obtained investors in Fund I who made equity commitments of $700 million (including $75 million committed by us). All capital commitments have been called and funded. Fund I is closed to additional commitments. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, we received distributions of $2.7 million and $39.8 million, respectively, as a return of capital from Fund I. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, we contributed $8.8 million and $26.8 million, respectively, to Fund I. Of these amounts contributed, $13.9 million was distributed back to us during the nine months ended August 31, 2012 as a return of excess capital contributions due to a securitization within Fund I. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of our investment in Fund I was $73.9 million and $98.9 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, our share of earnings from Fund I was $3.7 million and $14.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, our share of earnings from Fund I was $6.2 million and $16.8 million, respectively. As manager of Fund I, we are entitled to receive additional revenue through a carried interest if Fund I meets certain performance thresholds. If Fund I had ceased operations and liquidated all its investments for their estimated fair values on August 31, 2013, we would have received $72.3 million with regard to our carried interest. However, Fund I did not cease operations and liquidate its investments on August 31, 2013, and the ultimate sum we will receive with regard to our carried interest in Fund I may be substantially higher or lower than $72.3 million. No amount has been recorded in our condensed consolidated statement of operations with regard to our carried interest in Fund I. See Note 1, Basis of Presentation in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information on how the Rialto Investments segment records revenues attributable to carried interests.
In December 2012, our Rialto segment completed the first closing of Fund II with initial equity commitments of approximately $260 million, including $100 million committed by us. No cash was funded at the time of the closing. Fund II's objective during its three-year investment period is to invest in distressed real estate assets and other related investments that fit Fund II's investment parameters. Among other things, Fund II's documents prohibit us, including our Rialto segment, from acquiring real estate assets that might be suitable for Fund II, before Fund II is fully invested or committed, other than residential properties we acquire in connection with our homebuilding activities. As of August 31, 2013, the equity commitments of Fund II were $643 million. During the three months ended August 31, 2013, $240 million of the $643 million in equity commitments was called, of which, we contributed our portion of $37.4 million. As of August 31, 2013, the carrying value of our investment in Fund II was $38.3 million. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, our share of earnings from Fund II was $1.4 million and 0.9 million, respectively.
In the third quarter of 2013, the Rialto segment started raising capital and investing in mezzanine commercial loans creating the Rialto Mezzanine Partners Fund (the “Mezzanine Fund”) with a target of raising $300 million in capital to invest in performing mezzanine commercial loans. These loans have expected durations of one to two years and are secured by equity interests in the borrowing entity owning the real estate. As of August 31, 2013, the Mezzanine Fund had total equity commitments of $82 million, including $25 million committed by us. As of August 31, 2013, total invested capital was $13.5 million, including $4.1 million invested by us.
Additionally, another subsidiary in our Rialto segment has approximately a 5% investment in the Servicer Provider, which provides services to the consolidated LLCs, among others. As of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, the carrying value of our investment in the Servicer Provider was $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

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Summarized condensed financial information on a combined 100% basis related to Rialto’s investment in unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method was as follows:
Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
August 31,
2013
 
November 30,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
107,918

 
299,172

Loans receivable
406,473

 
361,286

Real estate owned
247,389

 
161,964

Investment securities
352,237

 
182,399

Investments in real estate partnerships
114,258

 
72,903

Other assets
186,760

 
199,839

 
$
1,415,035

 
1,277,563

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
167,813

 
155,928

Notes payable
231,960

 
120,431

Partner loans
163,940

 
163,516

Equity
851,322

 
837,688

 
$
1,415,035

 
1,277,563

Statements of Operations
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 31,
 
August 31,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
69,856

 
115,800

 
189,155

 
357,328

Costs and expenses
65,357

 
75,233

 
190,066

 
178,414

Other income, net (1)
34,186

 
366,696

 
128,973

 
670,471

Net earnings of unconsolidated entities
$
38,685

 
407,263

 
128,062

 
849,385

Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities
$
5,199

 
13,551

 
15,877

 
37,578

(1)
Other income, net, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 includes the AB PPIP Fund’s mark-to-market unrealized gains and unrealized losses, of which our portion was a small percentage.

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Option Contracts
We have access to land through option contracts, which generally enables us to control portions of properties owned by third parties (including land funds) and unconsolidated entities until we have determined whether to exercise the options.
The table below indicates the number of homesites owned and homesites to which we had access through option contracts with third parties (“optioned”) or unconsolidated JVs (i.e., controlled homesites) at August 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012:
 
Controlled Homesites
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2013
Optioned
 
JVs
 
Total
 
Owned
Homesites
 
Total
Homesites
East
6,619

 
191

 
6,810

 
38,599

 
45,409

Central
5,029

 
1,163

 
6,192

 
19,798

 
25,990

West
3,204

 
5,471

 
8,675

 
33,861

 
42,536

Southeast Florida
1,670

 
326

 
1,996

 
8,682

 
10,678

Houston
2,077

 
244

 
2,321

 
11,511

 
13,832

Other
1,591

 

 
1,591

 
6,792

 
8,383

Total homesites
20,190

 
7,395

 
27,585

 
119,243

 
146,828

 
Controlled Homesites
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2012
Optioned
 
JVs
 
Total
 
Owned
Homesites
 
Total
Homesites
East
3,909

 
339

 
4,248

 
34,437

 
38,685

Central
1,765

 
1,187

 
2,952

 
16,403

 
19,355

West
1,473

 
6,054

 
7,527

 
29,008

 
36,535

Southeast Florida
791

 
381

 
1,172

 
7,729

 
8,901

Houston
1,139

 
289

 
1,428

 
12,693

 
14,121

Other
753

 
67

 
820

 
5,415

 
6,235

Total homesites
9,830

 
8,317

 
18,147

 
105,685

 
123,832

We evaluate all option contracts for land to determine whether they are VIEs and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary of certain of these option contracts. Although we do not have legal title to the optioned land, if we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary, or make a significant deposit for optioned land, we may need to consolidate the land under option at the purchase price of the optioned land. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, the effect of consolidation of option contracts was a net increase of $206.7 million to consolidated inventory not owned with a corresponding increase to liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to a significant nominal dollar deposit placed on the future purchase of homesites. To reflect the purchase price of the inventory consolidated, we reclassified the related option deposits from land under development to consolidated inventory not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2013. The liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned primarily represent the difference between the option exercise prices for the optioned land and our cash deposits. The increase to consolidated inventory not owned was offset by our exercise of options to acquire land under certain contracts previously consolidated, resulting in a net increase in consolidated inventory not owned of $145.9 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2013.
Our exposure to loss related to our option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consisted of our non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisitions costs totaling $114.6 million and $176.7 million, respectively, at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012. Additionally, we had posted $12.0 million and $42.5 million, respectively, of letters of credit in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.125% senior notes due 2017 and an additional $225 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.750% senior notes due 2022. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we retired $361.0 million of Rialto Investments notes payable and $63.0 million of our 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 for 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the maturity date. The following summarizes our contractual debt obligations as of August 31, 2013:
 
Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)
Total
 
Three Months ending November 30, 2013
 
December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014
 
December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2016
 
December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2018
 
Thereafter
Lennar Homebuilding - Senior notes and other debts payable
$
4,624,614

 
2,550

 
406,033

 
1,057,789

 
1,192,525

 
1,965,717

Lennar Financial Services - Notes and other
    debts payable
290,283

 
290,283

 

 

 

 

Interest commitments under interest
     bearing debt (1)
1,051,708

 
59,275

 
225,294

 
363,955

 
212,033

 
191,151

Rialto Investments - Notes and other debt payable (2)
346,627

 
134,677

 
145,500

 
64,020

 
2,320

 
110

Operating leases
109,578

 
8,051

 
27,288

 
35,570

 
21,215

 
17,454

Other contractual obligation (3)
177,018

 
64,277

 
112,741

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations (4)
$
6,599,828

 
559,113

 
916,856

 
1,521,334

 
1,428,093

 
2,174,432

(1)
Interest commitments on variable interest-bearing debt are determined based on the interest rate as of August 31, 2013.
(2)
Amount includes $110.0 million of notes payable that was consolidated as part of the LLC consolidation related to the FDIC transaction and is non-recourse to Lennar; however, $78.0 million of cash collections on loans in excess of expenses had been deposited in a defeasance account established for the repayment of the FDIC notes payable.
(3)
Includes $62.6 million of commitments to fund Rialto segment's Fund II, $20.9 million of commitments to fund Rialto segment's Mezzanine Fund and $93.5 million of remaining commitments to fund a new unconsolidated entity for further expenses up until the unconsolidated entity obtains permanent financing.
(4)
Total contractual obligations excludes our gross unrecognized tax benefits of $10.5 million as of August 31, 2013, because we are unable to make reasonable estimates as to the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities.
We are subject to the usual obligations associated with entering into contracts (including option contracts) for the purchase, development and sale of real estate in the routine conduct of our business. Option contracts for the purchase of land generally enable us to defer acquiring portions of properties owned by third parties and unconsolidated entities until we have determined whether to exercise our options. This reduces our financial risk associated with land holdings. At August 31, 2013, we had access to 27,585 homesites through option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At August 31, 2013, we had $114.6 million of non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisition costs related to certain of these homesites and $12.0 million of letters of credit posted in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts.
At August 31, 2013, we had letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $338.6 million (which included the $12.0 million of letters of credit discussed above). These letters of credit are generally posted either with regulatory bodies to guarantee our performance of certain development and construction activities, or in lieu of cash deposits on option contracts, for insurance risks, credit enhancements and as other collateral. Additionally, at August 31, 2013, we had outstanding performance and surety bonds related to site improvements at various projects (including certain projects in our joint ventures) of $671.5 million. Although significant development and construction activities have been completed related to these site improvements, these bonds are generally not released until all of the development and construction activities are completed. As of August 31, 2013, there were approximately $435.7 million, or 65%, of anticipated future costs to complete related to these site improvements. We do not presently anticipate any draws upon these bonds or letters of credit, but if any such draws occur, we do not believe they would have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Our Lennar Financial Services segment had a pipeline of loan applications in process of $1.3 billion at August 31, 2013. Loans in process for which interest rates were committed to the borrowers and builder commitments for loan programs totaled approximately $408.8 million as of August 31, 2013. Substantially all of these commitments were for periods of 60 days or less. Since a portion of these commitments is expected to expire without being exercised by the borrowers or because borrowers may not meet certain criteria at the time of closing, the total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Our Lennar Financial Services segment uses mandatory mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) forward commitments, option contracts and investor commitments to hedge our mortgage-related interest rate exposure. These instruments involve, to

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varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk. Credit risk associated with MBS forward commitments, option contracts and loan sales transactions is managed by limiting our counterparties to investment banks, federally regulated bank affiliates and other investors meeting our credit standards. Our risk, in the event of default by the purchaser, is the difference between the contract price and fair value of the MBS forward commitments and option contracts. At August 31, 2013, we had open commitments amounting to $598.0 million to sell MBS with varying settlement dates through November 30, 2013.

(3) New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 16 of our condensed consolidated financial statements included under Item 1 of this Report for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements applicable to our Company.

(4) Critical Accounting Policies
We believe that there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine months ended August 31, 2013 as compared to those we disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended November 30, 2012.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our investments, debt obligations, loans held-for-sale and loans held-for-investment. We utilize forward commitments and option contracts to mitigate the risks associated with our mortgage loan portfolio.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.125% senior notes due 2017 and an additional $225 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.750% senior notes due 2022. During the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we retired $361.0 million of Rialto Investments notes payable and $63.0 million of our 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 for 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the maturity date.

Information Regarding Interest Rate Sensitivity
Principal (Notional) Amount by
Expected Maturity and Average Interest Rate
August 31, 2013
 
Three Months Ending November 30,
 
Years Ending November 30,
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value at August 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
2013
LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lennar Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes and
   other debts payable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate
$
2.6

 
347.9

 
528.7

 
260.8

 
398.4

 
651.1

 
1,965.7

 
4,155.2

 
4,815.9

Average interest rate
0.2
%
 
5.3
%
 
5.6
%
 
6.5
%
 
12.2
%
 
5.6
%
 
3.6
%
 
5.3
%
 

Variable rate
$

 
58.1

 
101.4

 
166.9

 
143.0

 

 

 
469.4

 
490.6

Average interest rate

 
3.0
%
 
3.0
%
 
2.5
%
 
4.3
%
 

 

 
3.2
%
 

Lennar Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable rate
$
290.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
290.3

 
290.3

Average interest rate
2.6
%
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2.6
%
 

Rialto Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate (1)
$
1.6

 
112.5

 
1.2

 
4.8

 
1.2

 
1.2

 
0.1

 
122.6

 
122.0

Average interest rate
6.3
%
 
0.1
%
 
6.0
%
 
6.2
%
 
5.9
%
 
5.9
%
 
6.0
%
 
0.6
%
 

Variable rate
$
133.1

 
33.0

 
57.9

 

 

 

 

 
224.0

 
217.2

Average interest rate
2.5
%
 
4.4
%
 
4.4
%
 

 

 

 

 
3.3
%
 

(1)
Amount includes $110.0 million of notes payable that was consolidated as part of the LLC consolidation related to the FDIC transaction and is non-recourse to Lennar; however, $78.0 million of cash collections on loans in excess of expenses had been deposited in a defeasance account established for the repayment of the FDIC notes payable.


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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer participated in an evaluation by our management of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of our fiscal quarter that ended on August 31, 2013. That evaluation took account of, among other things, the fact that we had determined that supplemental information in a note to prior consolidated financial statements or condensed consolidated financial statements regarding transactions among Lennar Corporation, its subsidiaries that are guarantors of its Senior Notes, and its subsidiaries that are not guarantors of the Senior Notes, had to be adjusted to take account of the allocation of certain non-cash items among Lennar and the two groups of its subsidiaries, and required a reclassification of certain items as to whether they were cash flows from operating, financing or investing activities.
Based on their participation in that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of August 31, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or furnished under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Our CEO and CFO also participated in an evaluation by our management of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2013. That evaluation did not identify any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II. Other Information

Item 1 - 5. Not Applicable

Item 6. Exhibits
 
31.1.
Rule 13a-14(a) certification by Stuart A. Miller, Chief Executive Officer.
31.2.
Rule 13a-14(a) certification by Bruce E. Gross, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
32.
Section 1350 certifications by Stuart A. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, and Bruce E. Gross, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
101.
The following financial statements from Lennar Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2013, filed on October 10, 2013, were formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.*

* In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related to information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. 


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
Lennar Corporation
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: October 10, 2013
 
/s/    Bruce E. Gross        
 
 
Bruce E. Gross
 
 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
Date: October 10, 2013
 
/s/    David M. Collins        
 
 
David M. Collins
 
 
Controller


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