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Five Point(FPH) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's consolidated revenues for Q2 2021 totaled $8.3 million, primarily from management services, with no land sales at Valencia or San Francisco during the quarter [13] - The net loss for the quarter was approximately $4.9 million, with $2.3 million attributable to the company [16] - Total liquidity as of June 30 was approximately $361.2 million, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $236.5 million and borrowing availability of $124.7 million [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Valencia segment reported a loss of $6.1 million, primarily due to selling, general, and administrative expenses [17] - The San Francisco segment incurred a net loss of $0.8 million, mainly from general and administrative expenses [18] - The Great Park segment generated revenues of $344.4 million, with a net income of $70.8 million for the quarter [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home sales at the Great Park totaled 516 homes through July, compared to 291 net sales during the same period last year [5] - In Valencia, 110 homes were sold since mid-May, with an annualized rate projected at around 1,200 homes once all products are selling [6] - The lack of supply in the markets is driving double-digit home price appreciation, resulting in higher land prices [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a solid balance sheet and low debt while monetizing its assets [4] - There is a focus on intensifying housing development in response to California's housing shortage, with expectations of increasing permitted sites [34][36] - The company is positioned to be the largest provider of home sites in California's coastal markets, with over 20 million square feet of commercial development opportunities [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the housing market's strength and the company's unique position to capitalize on it [7] - The ongoing discussions with the City of Irvine and state officials are aimed at accelerating the delivery of land parcels [30] - Management noted that labor shortages and supply chain issues are not directly impacting the company, as it relies more on equipment than labor [38] Other Important Information - The company received nearly $100 million in distributions and incentive compensation payments from the Great Park Venture during the quarter [4][23] - The Great Park Venture is a self-funding operation with no debt, consisting of approximately 2,100 acres in Irvine [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on San Francisco land delivery timeline - Management indicated ongoing discussions with the City and federal government to accelerate the process, but no specific timeline was provided [30] Question: Potential increase in permitted sites at Great Park - Management expressed optimism about the likelihood of increasing permitted sites due to favorable state policies and partnerships with local authorities [34][36] Question: Impact of labor constraints and supply chain issues - Management stated that while there are indirect impacts due to builders facing challenges, the company itself is not directly affected [38][42] Question: Details on Great Park land sale pricing - Management explained that the focus is on maintaining strong relationships with builders rather than maximizing land sale prices, as profit participation is in place [48][50] Question: Developments in apartment site opportunities - Management confirmed ongoing discussions about potential apartment sites in Valencia and the possibility of increasing rental products in the Great Park [53][55]