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Beazer Homes Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

August 9, 2011 at 6:31 AM EDT

ATLANTA, Aug 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011. Following are summary results for the quarter, which also reflect the Company's decision to exit the Northwest Florida market and the inclusion of this market's historical results in discontinued operations:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2011

  • Total new orders from continuing operations were: 1,215 homes, a 24% increase from the prior year, and a 4% increase from the prior quarter.
  • Total home closings from continuing operations were: 791 homes, a 49% decrease from the prior year, but a 40% increase from the second quarter.
  • Revenue from continuing operations for the quarter was $172.8 million, compared to $321.8 million in the prior year.
  • Including impairments and abandonments, homebuilding gross profit margin from continuing operations was 7.1%, compared to 11.3% in the prior year.
  • Excluding impairments and abandonments, homebuilding gross profit margin from continuing operations was 11.1%, compared to 12.9% in the prior year.
  • Excluding interest included in cost of sales as well as impairments and abandonments, homebuilding gross profit margin from continuing operations was similar to last year with 17.8% margins for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to 18.0% in the prior year.
  • The Company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $55.8 million, or a loss of $0.75 per share, including $16.0 million of pre-tax charges, of which $6.9 million were non-cash inventory impairments. For the prior year, the Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $23.4 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, which included non-cash pre-tax charges of $5.0 million for inventory impairments and a $9.0 million pre-tax loss related to debt extinguishment.
  • Net loss, including a net loss of $3.4 million from discontinued operations, was $59.1 million for the quarter. For the prior year, the net loss of $27.8 million included a net loss from discontinued operations of $4.4 million.

As of June 30, 2011

  • Total cash and cash equivalents: $559.0 million, including restricted cash of $284.3 million. The restricted cash included $36.7 million primarily related to the Company's outstanding Letters of Credit, and $247.4 million related to the Company's Cash Secured Term Loan.
  • Stockholders' equity: $241.0 million not including $57.5 million of mandatory convertible subordinated notes, which automatically convert to common stock at maturity in January 2013.
  • Realizable net deferred tax assets after our Section 382 limitation are estimated between $330.6 million and $452.6 million.
  • Total Backlog: 1,848 homes with a sales value of $438 million compared to 1,175 homes with a sales value of $288 million as of June 30, 2010.

"I'm pleased with our sales efforts during the third quarter," said Allan Merrill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Beazer Homes. "Our sales team was able to overcome significant headwinds in both the economy and the housing market to record substantially improved orders. Our emphasis on promoting the low cost of ownership of a new Beazer Home compared with both existing homes and other new homes was an important contributor to this effort."

"Despite the litany of challenges confronting the economy and the housing market, the fundamentals continue to favor new home ownership with excellent affordability, low new home inventories, rising rental rates and unsustainably low levels of household formation."

"Over the past several years, our team has demonstrated creativity and resiliency in repairing our balance sheet and improving our operations. With no significant debt maturities before mid-2015 and a flexible capital structure, we are now applying that same intensity to driving revenue growth as we work to return to sustainable profitability as soon as possible."

Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2011

Net new home orders increased 23.7% compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase in net new home orders from continuing operations was driven by a 15.5% increase in gross new orders and a decrease in the cancellation rate to 24.3% as compared to 29.3% a year ago.

The number of homes closed decreased 49.2% and homebuilding revenues from continuing operations decreased 47.6% as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The reduction in closings compared to the prior year resulted from a lower backlog of homes at the beginning of the quarter, 1,396 homes at March 31, 2011 compared to 1,710 homes at March 31, 2010, as well as the absence of incentives similar to the First Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit present last year.

The Company's homebuilding gross profit margin, including interest but excluding impairments and abandonments, was 11.1% in the quarter, down year over year from 12.9% during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 on lower closing volumes. Excluding interest included in cost of sales, the Company's homebuilding gross profit margin was 17.8% in the third quarter, compared to 18.0% in the prior year.

The Company's ASP increased to $213,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 from $206,300 in the prior year. Fluctuations in ASP are primarily driven by differences in the mix of homes closed during any given quarter.

The Company recorded non-cash pre-tax charges for inventory impairments and lot option abandonments of $6.9 million for the quarter compared to similar charges of $5.0 million in the prior year. The Company also incurred pre-tax charges totaling $9.1 million, primarily attributable to severance costs.

The Company controlled 29,800 lots at June 30, 2011 (84% owned and 16% controlled under options) a decrease of 2.7% from the level at June 30, 2010. During the quarter the Company spent $54.2 million on land and land development, compared to $57.2 million in the prior year. Year-to-date, spending on land and land development has totaled $177.9 million, compared to $131.0 million in the comparable period last year.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on August 9, 2011, at 10:00 am EDT to discuss these results. Interested parties may listen to the conference call and view the Company's slide presentation over the internet by visiting the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at www.beazer.com. In addition, the conference call will be available by telephone at 800-619-8639 (for international callers, dial 312-470-7002). To be admitted to the call, verbally supply the pass code "BZH". A replay of the conference call will be available, until 5:00 PM ET on August 16, 2011, at 800-337-6871 (for international callers, dial 203-369-3256) with pass code "3740."

Beazer Homes USA Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the ten largest single-family homebuilders in the United States.The Company's industry-leading eSMART high performance homes are designed to lower the total cost of home ownership while reducing energy and water consumption.With award-winning floor-plans, the Company offers homes that incorporate exceptional value and quality to consumers in 16 states, including Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the ticker symbol "BZH."

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things, (i) the final outcome of various putative class action lawsuits, multi-party suits and similar proceedings as well as the results of any other litigation or government proceedings and fulfillment of the obligations in the Deferred Prosecution Agreement and consent orders with governmental authorities and other settlement agreements; (ii) additional asset impairment charges or writedowns; (iii) economic changes nationally or in local markets, including changes in consumer confidence, declines in employment levels, volatility of mortgage interest rates and inflation; (iv) the effect of changes in lending guidelines and regulations and the uncertain availability of mortgage financing; (v) a slower economic rebound than anticipated, coupled with persistently high unemployment and additional foreclosures; (vi) continued or increased downturn in the homebuilding industry; (vii) estimates related to homes to be delivered in the future (backlog) are imprecise as they are subject to various cancellation risks which cannot be fully controlled, (viii) our cost of and ability to access capital and otherwise meet our ongoing liquidity needs including the impact of any downgrades of our credit ratings or reductions in our tangible net worth or liquidity levels; (ix) potential inability to comply with covenants in our debt agreements or satisfy such obligations through repayment or refinancing; (x) increased competition or delays in reacting to changing consumer preference in home design; (xi) shortages of or increased prices for labor, land or raw materials used in housing production; (xii) factors affecting margins such as decreased land values underlying lot option agreements, increased land development costs on communities under development or delays or difficulties in implementing initiatives to reduce production and overhead cost structure; (xiii) the performance of our joint ventures and our joint venture partners; (xiv) the impact of construction defect and home warranty claims including those related to possible installation of drywall imported from China; (xv) the cost and availability of insurance and surety bonds; (xvi) delays in land development or home construction resulting from adverse weather conditions; (xvii) potential delays or increased costs in obtaining necessary permits and possible penalties for failure to comply with laws, regulations and governmental policies; (xviii) potential exposure related to additional repurchase claims on mortgages and loans originated by Beazer Mortgage Corp.; (xix) estimates related to the potential recoverability of our deferred tax assets; (xx) effects of changes in accounting policies, standards, guidelines or principles; or (xxi) terrorist acts, acts of war and other factors over which the Company has little or no control.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors.

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BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
Total revenue $ 172,829 $ 321,848 $ 407,497 $ 722,407
Home construction and land sales expenses 152,124 280,058 358,413 619,521
Inventory impairments and option contract abandonments 6,870 4,973 25,331 23,303
Gross profit 13,835 36,817 23,753 79,583
Selling, general and administrative expenses 46,414 52,850 125,208 140,874
Depreciation and amortization 2,660 3,353 6,627 9,258
Operating loss (35,239 ) (19,386 ) (108,082 ) (70,549 )
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures 63 (10 ) 372 (8,819 )
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt 95 (9,045 ) (2,909 ) 43,901
Other expense, net (17,085 ) (16,373 ) (46,616 ) (53,939 )
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (52,166 ) (44,814 ) (157,235 ) (89,406 )
Provision (benefit) from income taxes 3,589 (21,430 ) 570 (116,955 )
(Loss) income from continuing operations (55,755 ) (23,384 ) (157,805 ) 27,549
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (3,365 ) (4,432 ) (3,878 ) (2,068 )
Net (loss) income $ (59,120 ) $ (27,816 ) $ (161,683 ) $ 25,481
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 73,982 68,310 73,930 55,079
Diluted 73,982 68,310 73,930 65,276
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $ (0.75 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (2.14 ) $ 0.50
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.04 )
Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.80 ) $ (0.41 ) $ (2.19 ) $ 0.46
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations $ (0.75 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (2.14 ) $ 0.44
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations $ (0.05 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.03 )
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.80 ) $ (0.41 ) $ (2.19 ) $ 0.41
Interest Data: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2011 2010 2011 2010
Capitalized interest in inventory, beginning of period $ 47,624 $ 41,107 $ 36,884 $ 38,338
Interest Incurred 32,872 31,561 98,175 96,977
Capitalized interest impaired (380 ) (196 ) (1,789 ) (1,292 )

Interest expense not qualified for capitalization
and included as other expense

(17,707 ) (17,381 ) (55,688 ) (57,478 )

Capitalized interest amortized to house
construction and land sales expenses

(11,179 ) (16,444 ) (26,352 ) (37,898 )
Capitalized interest in inventory, end of period $ 51,230 $ 38,647 $ 51,230 $ 38,647

BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30, September 30,
2011 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 274,645 $ 537,121
Restricted cash 284,324 39,200
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $3,728 and $3,567, respectively) 32,185 32,647
Income tax receivable 2,835 7,684
Inventory
Owned inventory 1,290,786 1,153,703
Land not owned under option agreements 22,571 49,958
Total inventory 1,313,357 1,203,661
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 9,535 8,721
Deferred tax assets, net 7,964 7,779
Property, plant and equipment, net 29,239 23,995
Other assets 50,985 42,094
Total assets $ 2,005,069 $ 1,902,902
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable $ 69,221 $ 53,418
Other liabilities 191,515 210,170
Obligations related to land not owned under option agreements 14,360 30,666
Total debt (net of discounts of $24,208 and $23,617, respectively) 1,488,965 1,211,547
Total liabilities 1,764,061 1,505,801
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (par value $.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued) - -
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 180,000,000 shares
authorized, 75,687,528 and 75,669,381 issued and outstanding,
respectively) 76 76
Paid-in capital 624,202 618,612
Accumulated deficit (383,270 ) (221,587 )
Total stockholders' equity 241,008 397,101
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,005,069 $ 1,902,902
Inventory Breakdown
Homes under construction $ 328,067 $ 210,104
Development projects in progress 445,567 444,062
Land held for future development 384,658 382,889
Land held for sale 36,965 36,259
Capitalized interest 51,230 36,884
Model homes 44,299 43,505
Land not owned under option agreements 22,571 49,958
Total inventory $ 1,313,357 $ 1,203,661
BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
SELECTED OPERATING DATA 2011 2010 2011 2010
Closings:
West region 273 613 670 1,378
East region 311 623 732 1,274
Southeast region 207 322 471 650
Continuing Operations 791 1,558 1,873 3,302
Discontinued Operations 23 85 73 154
Total closings 814 1,643 1,946 3,456
New orders, net of cancellations:
West region 447 354 1,038 1,353
East region 466 398 1,203 1,250
Southeast region 302 230 680 685
Continuing Operations 1,215 982 2,921 3,288
Discontinued Operations 31 55 77 150
Total new orders 1,246 1,037 2,998 3,438
Backlog units at end of period:
West region 637 406 637 406
East region 837 508 837 508
Southeast region 346 220 346 220
Continuing Operations 1,820 1,134 1,820 1,134
Discontinued Operations 28 41 28 41
Total backlog units 1,848 1,175 1,848 1,175
Dollar value of backlog at end of period (in millions) $ 437.9 $ 288.2 $ 437.9 $ 288.2
Revenue (in thousands):
West region $ 55,502 $ 117,764 $ 131,841 $ 284,327
East region 77,895 143,855 186,527 312,823
Southeast region 39,288 60,229 88,985 125,257
Pre-owned homes 144 - 144 -
Total revenue $ 172,829 $ 321,848 $ 407,497 $ 722,407
BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA 2011 2010 2011 2010
Revenues
Homebuilding operations $ 168,444 $ 321,387 $ 398,887 $ 717,077
Land sales and other 4,385 461

8,610

5,330
Total revenues $ 172,829 $ 321,848 $ 407,497 $ 722,407
Gross profit
Homebuilding operations $ 11,877 $ 36,369 $ 20,127 $ 76,899
Land sales and other 1,958 448 3,626 2,684
Total gross profit $ 13,835 $ 36,817 $ 23,753 $ 79,583
Reconciliation of homebuilding gross profit before impairments and abandonments and interest amortized to cost

of sales and the related gross margins to homebuilding gross profit and gross margin, the most directly comparable

GAAP measure, is provided for each period discussed below:

Quarter Ended

June 30,

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

2011 2010 2011 2010
Homebuilding gross profit $ 11,877 7.1 % $ 36,369 11.3 % $ 20,127 5.0 % $ 76,899 10.7 %

Inventory impairments and lot option
abandonments (I&A)

6,870 4,973 25,331 23,303
Homebuilding gross profit before I&A 18,747 11.1 % 41,342 12.9 % 45,458 11.4 % 100,202 14.0 %
Interest amortized to cost of sales 11,179 16,444 26,352 37,898

Homebuilding gross profit before I&A
and interest amortized to cost of sales

$ 29,926 17.8 % $ 57,786 18.0 % $ 71,810 18.0 % $ 138,100 19.3 %

SOURCE: Beazer Homes USA, Inc.

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
Carey Phelps, 770-829-3700
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
investor.relations@beazer.com