Financial Position - The company had 970.0 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, with 250,000,000 with a weighted average interest rate of 5.5%[305]. - Fixed rate debt amounts to 300,000,000 maturing in 2027[305]. - The company has a fixed rate debt of 20,970,000 maturing in 2025[305]. - The company has a total fair value of fixed rate debt at 250,000,000[305]. - The company’s interest rate management policies are designed to mitigate market rate risks[305]. - For detailed information on long-term debt, refer to Note 11 in the annual report on Form 10-K[305]. Business Operations - The company operates in two principal businesses: homebuilding and financial services, with the latter including mortgage financing, title and escrow services, and property and casualty insurance[57]. - The company expanded into the greater Salt Lake City region in September 2023 and further into the Orlando and Coastal Carolinas regions in early 2024, although home sales had not commenced in these new markets as of December 31, 2024[58]. - The company has established national purchase programs for raw materials to mitigate supply chain disruptions and achieve better pricing[54]. - The company intends to finance future acquisitions and developments using a combination of equity and debt, aiming for prudent leverage levels[56]. Workforce and Culture - As of December 31, 2024, the company employed 1,750 individuals, including 747 in executive, management, and administrative roles, and 554 in field construction[74]. - The company measures employee engagement and satisfaction through surveys to foster a positive workplace culture and improve retention[68]. Market Environment - As of December 31, 2024, the dollar value of backlog was approximately 1.6 billion as of December 31, 2023, with expectations to convert all backlog into deliveries and revenues during 2025[53]. - Competition in the homebuilding industry is intense, with low barriers to entry, and the company competes on factors such as home design, price, and construction quality[67]. - The company is subject to various local, state, and federal regulations that can impact homebuilding activities, including zoning, environmental laws, and labor laws, which may lead to project delays or increased costs[61][63].
Tri Pointe Homes(TPH) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report