Forestar (US:FOR)2025-01-23 19:01Revenue Performance - For the three months ended December 31, 2024, total revenues decreased by 18% to $250.4 million compared to $305.9 million in the prior year period[88]. - The company sold 2,333 lots at an average sales price of $105,500, a decrease of 26% in total lots closed compared to 3,150 lots in the same period last year[89]. - Revenues from lot sales to D.R. Horton decreased by 20% to $217.4 million, while revenues from other customers decreased by 6% to $28.8 million[91]. Expenses and Financial Ratios - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by 29% to $36.0 million, representing 14.4% of total revenues compared to 9.2% in the prior year[97]. - The ratio of debt to total capital increased to 33.3% from 30.7% at September 30, 2024, while the ratio of net debt to total capital rose to 29.5%[104]. Cash and Liquidity - At December 31, 2024, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of $132.0 million and available borrowing capacity of $512.5 million[103]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $100 million of borrowings outstanding at a 5.9% annual interest rate and $27.5 million of letters of credit issued, resulting in available capacity of $512.5 million[107]. - The company reported net cash provided by financing activities of $99.9 million in the three months ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to $100 million of borrowings under the revolving credit facility[118]. Debt and Financing - The company has $400 million principal amount of 3.85% senior notes maturing on May 15, 2026, and $300 million principal amount of 5.0% senior notes maturing on March 1, 2028[110][111]. - The average annual interest rate on the outstanding borrowings of $100 million on the revolving credit facility was 5.9% as of December 31, 2024[128]. - The company has authorized the repurchase of up to $30 million of its debt securities, with the full amount remaining available as of December 31, 2024[113]. Land and Investment Strategy - The company plans to remain disciplined in land investments and focus on managing lot sales pace and pricing to optimize returns[86]. - The company aims to develop lots for homes at affordable price points despite challenges in the housing market[85]. - The company had a total of 106,000 lots owned and controlled as of December 31, 2024, an increase from 95,100 lots at September 30, 2024[102]. Compliance and Amendments - The company amended its senior unsecured revolving credit facility in December 2024, increasing its capacity from $410 million to $640 million, with a potential increase to $1 billion[107]. - The company was in compliance with all financial covenants associated with its revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2024[108]. - No impairment charges were recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and land purchase contract deposit write-offs were $1.1 million[95]. Other Financial Activities - In the three months ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $450 million, compared to $156.7 million in the same period of 2023[116]. - The company issued a note payable of $9.9 million in December 2023 for real estate acquisition, secured by the underlying real estate, with a 4.0% interest rate[114]. - The company has an effective shelf registration statement for $750 million of equity securities, with $300 million reserved for an at-the-market equity offering program[115].