# Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) FY 2024 MD&A

Verbatim Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis from Forestar Group Inc.'s 10-K for fiscal year 2024.

SEC filing source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1406587/000140658724000118/for-20240930.htm
Accession: 0001406587-24-000118
Filing date: 2024-11-19
Report date: 2024-09-30
Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to promote an understanding of our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect future results. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements that appear elsewhere in this Form 10-K. This section generally discusses the results of operations for fiscal 2024 compared to 2023. For similar operating and financial data and discussion of our fiscal 2023 results compared to our fiscal 2022 results, refer to Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" under Part II of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on November 17, 2023.

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to any differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" and under Item 1A —"Risk Factors."

Our Operations

We are a residential lot development company with operations in 59 markets in 24 states as of September 30, 2024. In October 2017, we became a majority-owned subsidiary of D.R. Horton, Inc. As our controlling shareholder, D.R. Horton has significant influence in guiding our strategic direction and operations.

We manage our operations through our real estate segment, which is our core business and generates substantially all of our revenues. The real estate segment primarily acquires land and installs infrastructure for single-family residential communities and generates revenues from sales of residential single-family finished lots to local, regional and national homebuilders. We have other business activities for which the related assets and operating results are immaterial and therefore are included within our real estate segment.

Demand for residential lots, particularly at affordable price points, remained strong during fiscal 2024, and our revenues increased 5% from the prior year period. The supply of new and existing homes at affordable price points remains limited, and low resale supply continues to support the demand for new construction. Demographics supporting housing demand remain favorable despite elevated mortgage rates and inflationary pressures, and homebuilders have continued to adjust to current market conditions by using incentives and price adjustments. While the disruptions in the supply chain for certain construction materials and tightness in the labor market have largely subsided, delays in receiving the necessary approvals from municipalities are still extending development cycle times, and development costs remain elevated. We attempt to offset cost increases in one component with savings in another, and we increase our land and lot sales prices when market conditions permit. However, if market conditions are challenging, we may have to reduce selling prices or may not be able to offset cost increases with higher selling prices.

We believe we are well-positioned to consolidate market share in the highly fragmented lot development industry because of our low net leverage and strong liquidity position, low overhead model, geographically diverse lot portfolio that is focused on affordable price points and strategic relationship with D.R. Horton. We plan to remain disciplined when investing in land opportunities and to remain focused on managing our lot sales pace and lot pricing at each community to optimize the return on our investments.

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Results of Operations

The following tables and related discussion set forth key operating and financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Operating Results

Components of income before income taxes were as follows:

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Lot Sales

Residential lots sold consisted of:

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(a) Excludes any impact from change in contract liabilities.

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Revenues

Revenues consisted of:

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Residential lots sold and residential lot sales revenues in fiscal 2024 increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to improved demand for finished lots as homebuilders increased their pace of new home starts to better match the stronger demand for new homes, particularly at affordable price points.

Residential lot sales to D.R. Horton and customers other than D.R. Horton consisted of:

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Residential lot revenues from lot sales to D.R. Horton and customers other than D.R. Horton, before deferred development projects and changes in contract liabilities, consisted of:

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Lots sold to customers other than D.R. Horton in fiscal 2024 and 2023 included 124 and 252 lots that were sold for $15.1 million and $28.2 million, respectively, to a lot banker who expects to sell those lots to D.R. Horton at a future date.

In fiscal 2022, we sold 854 deferred development lots to customers other than D.R. Horton for a total transaction price of $63.9 million. In fiscal 2024 and 2023, we recognized $8.1 million and $29.0 million of revenues as a result of our progress towards completion of our remaining unsatisfied performance obligations on these deferred development projects. At September 30, 2024, all performance obligations related to these deferred development lot sales have been fully satisfied.

Tract sales and other revenue in fiscal 2024 primarily consisted of $19.0 million of revenue recognized related to land banking contracts with D.R. Horton as well as 64 tract acres sold to customers other than D.R. Horton for $11.8 million. Tract sales and other revenue sold to customers other than D.R. Horton in fiscal 2024 included 12 tract acres sold for $5.1 million to a third party who expects to sell the tract to D.R Horton at a later date. Tract sales and other revenue in fiscal 2023 primarily consisted of 820 tract acres sold to D.R. Horton for $114.1 million and 68 tract acres sold to customers other than D.R. Horton for $12.8 million.

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Cost of Sales, Real Estate Impairment and Land Option Charges and Interest Incurred

Cost of sales in fiscal 2024 increased compared to fiscal 2023 primarily due to the increase in the number of lots sold. Cost of sales related to tract sales and other revenues in fiscal 2024 and 2023 was $17.4 million and $95.1 million, respectively.

Each quarter, we review the performance and outlook for all of our real estate for indicators of potential impairment and perform detailed impairment evaluations and analyses when necessary. As a result of this process, no impairment charges were recorded during fiscal 2024. During fiscal 2023 we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $19.4 million. During fiscal 2024, and 2023, land purchase contract deposit and pre-acquisition cost write-offs related to land purchase contracts that we have terminated or expect to terminate were $4.1 million and $4.6 million.

We capitalize interest costs throughout the development period (active real estate). Capitalized interest is charged to cost of sales as the related real estate is sold to the buyer. Interest incurred was $32.6 million and $32.8 million in fiscal 2024 and 2023. Interest charged to cost of sales in fiscal 2024 was 2.5% of total cost of sales (excluding impairments and land option charges) compared to 2.4% of total cost of sales in fiscal 2023.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expense and Other Income Statement Items

SG&A expense in fiscal 2024 was $118.5 million compared to $97.7 million in fiscal 2023. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenues was 7.9% and 6.8% in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our SG&A expense primarily consisted of employee compensation and related costs. Our business operations employed 393 and 303 employees at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We attempt to control our SG&A costs while ensuring that our infrastructure supports our operations; however, we cannot make assurances that we will be able to maintain or improve upon the current SG&A expense as a percentage of revenues.

The gain on sale of assets in fiscal 2024 is the result of $9.5 million of excess hotel occupancy and sales and use tax revenues collected from the Cibolo Canyons Special Improvement District.

Interest and other income primarily represents interest earned on our cash deposits.

Income Taxes

Our income tax expense was $66.7 million and $54.7 million in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, and our effective tax rate was 24.7% for both years. Our effective tax rate for both years includes an expense for state income taxes and nondeductible expenses.

At September 30, 2024, we had deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets, of $66.7 million. The deferred tax assets were partially offset by a valuation allowance of $0.8 million, resulting in a net deferred tax liability of $67.5 million. At September 30, 2023, deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets, were $49.8 million. The deferred tax assets were partially offset by a valuation allowance of $0.9 million, resulting in a net deferred tax liability of $50.7 million. The valuation allowance for both periods was recorded because it is more likely than not that a portion of our state deferred tax assets, primarily NOL carryforwards, will not be realized because we are no longer operating in some states or the NOL carryforward periods are too brief to realize the related deferred tax asset. We will continue to evaluate both the positive and negative evidence in determining the need for a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets. Any reversal of the valuation allowance in future periods will impact our effective tax rate.

We had no unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2024 and 2023.

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Land and Lot Position

Our land and lot position at September 30, 2024 and 2023 is summarized as follows:

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

At September 30, 2024, we had $481.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $377.2 million of available borrowing capacity on our revolving credit facility. We have no senior note maturities until fiscal 2026. We believe we are well-positioned to operate effectively during changing economic conditions because of our low net leverage and strong liquidity position, our low overhead model and our strategic relationship with D.R. Horton.

At September 30, 2024, our ratio of debt to total capital (debt divided by stockholders’ equity plus debt) was 30.7% compared to 33.7% at September 30, 2023. Our ratio of net debt to total capital (debt net of unrestricted cash divided by stockholders’ equity plus debt net of unrestricted cash) was 12.4% compared to 5.5% at September 30, 2023. Over the long term, we intend to maintain our ratio of net debt to total capital at approximately 40% or less. We believe that the ratio of net debt to total capital is useful in understanding the leverage employed in our operations.

We believe that our existing cash resources and revolving credit facility will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our near-term working capital needs. Our ability to achieve our long-term growth objectives will depend on our ability to obtain financing in sufficient amounts. We regularly evaluate alternatives for managing our capital structure and liquidity profile in consideration of expected cash flows, growth and operating capital requirements and capital market conditions. We may, at any time, be considering or preparing for the purchase or sale of our debt securities, the sale of our common stock or a combination thereof.

Bank Credit Facility

We have a $410 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with an uncommitted accordion feature that could increase the size of the facility to $600 million, subject to certain conditions and availability of additional bank commitments. The facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit with a sublimit equal to the greater of $100 million and 50% of the total revolving credit commitments. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the book value of our real estate assets and unrestricted cash. Letters of credit issued under the facility reduce the available borrowing capacity. The maturity date of the facility is October 28, 2026. At September 30, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding and $32.8 million of letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility, resulting in available capacity of $377.2 million.

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The revolving credit facility is guaranteed by our wholly-owned subsidiaries that are not immaterial subsidiaries and have not been designated as unrestricted subsidiaries. The revolving credit facility includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, events of default and financial covenants. The financial covenants require a minimum level of tangible net worth, a minimum level of liquidity and a maximum allowable leverage ratio. These covenants are measured as defined in the credit agreement governing the facility and are reported to the lenders quarterly. A failure to comply with these financial covenants could allow the lending banks to terminate the availability of funds under the revolving credit facility or cause any outstanding borrowings to become due and payable prior to maturity. At September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all of the covenants, limitations and restrictions of our revolving credit facility.

Senior Notes

We have outstanding senior notes as described below that were issued pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The notes represent senior unsecured obligations that rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and may be redeemed prior to maturity, subject to certain limitations and premiums defined in the respective indenture. The notes are guaranteed by each of our subsidiaries to the extent such subsidiaries guarantee our revolving credit facility.

Our $400 million principal amount of 3.85% senior notes (the "2026 notes") mature May 15, 2026 with interest payable semi-annually. On or after May 15, 2023, the 2026 notes may be redeemed at 101.925% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In accordance with the indenture, the redemption price decreases annually thereafter, and the 2026 notes can be redeemed at par on or after May 15, 2025 through maturity. The annual effective interest rate of the 2026 notes after giving effect to the amortization of financing costs is 4.1%.

We also have $300 million principal amount of 5.0% senior notes (the "2028 notes") outstanding, which mature March 1, 2028 with interest payable semi-annually. On or after March 1, 2023, the 2028 notes may be redeemed at 102.5% of their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In accordance with the indenture, the redemption price decreases annually thereafter and the 2028 notes can be redeemed at par on or after March 1, 2026 through maturity. The annual effective interest rate of the 2028 notes after giving effect to the amortization of financing costs is 5.2%.

The indentures governing our senior notes require that, upon the occurrence of both a change of control and a rating decline (as defined in each indenture), we offer to purchase the applicable series of notes at 101% of their principal amount. If we or our restricted subsidiaries dispose of assets, under certain circumstances, we will be required to either invest the net cash proceeds from such asset sales in our business within a specified period of time, repay certain senior secured debt or debt of our non-guarantor subsidiaries, or make an offer to purchase a principal amount of such notes equal to the excess net cash proceeds at a purchase price of 100% of their principal amount. The indentures contain covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of us and our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions, repurchase equity, prepay subordinated debt and make certain investments; incur additional debt or issue mandatorily redeemable equity; incur liens on assets; merge or consolidate with another company or sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; and allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments. At September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all of the limitations and restrictions associated with our senior note obligations.

Effective April 30, 2020, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $30 million of our debt securities. The authorization has no expiration date. All of the $30 million authorization was remaining at September 30, 2024.

Other Note Payable

In December 2023, we issued a note payable of $9.9 million as part of a transaction to acquire real estate for development. The note is non-recourse, is secured by the underlying real estate, accrues interest at 4.0% per annum and matures in December 2025.

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Issuance of Common Stock

We had an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in October 2021, registering $750 million of equity securities, of which $300 million was reserved for sales under our at-the-market equity offering program. In fiscal 2024, we issued 546,174 shares of common stock issued under our at-the-market equity offering program for proceeds of $19.7 million, net of commissions and other issuance costs totaling $0.4 million. In September 2024, we filed a new shelf registration statement, which became effective in October 2024, registering $750 million of equity securities. At the time of filing the new registration statement, $728.1 million of equity securities remained available for issuance under our prior registration statement, which has since expired. Our at-the-market program expired in October 2024, and we anticipate entering into a new at-the-market equity offering program under our September 2024 shelf registration statement.

Operating Cash Flow Activities

In fiscal 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $158.4 million, which was primarily the result of the increase in real estate, partially offset by net income generated in the period and the increases in earnest money on sales contracts, accrued development costs and accounts payable and other accrued liabilities. In fiscal 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $364.1 million, which was primarily the result of net income generated in the period adjusted for impairments and land option charges and the decrease in real estate, partially offset by the decreases in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, accrued development costs and earnest money deposits on sales contracts.

Investing Cash Flow Activities

In fiscal 2024, net cash provided by investing activities was $7.3 million compared to $0.3 million in fiscal 2023. Cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2024 included $9.5 million of excess hotel occupancy and sales and use tax revenues collected from the Cibolo Canyons Special Improvement District.

Financing Cash Flow Activities

In fiscal 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $16.3 million compared to $13.2 million of cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2023. The cash provided by financing activities in fiscal 2024 primarily consisted of the issuance of common stock under our at-the-market equity offering program for net proceeds of $19.7 million. The cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2023 primarily consisted of the repayment of our other note payable.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

General — A comprehensive enumeration of the significant accounting policies of Forestar Group Inc. and subsidiaries is presented in Note 1 to the accompanying financial statements as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, and for the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Each of our accounting policies has been chosen based upon current authoritative literature that collectively comprises U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In instances where alternative methods of accounting are permissible under GAAP, we have chosen the method that most appropriately reflects the nature of our business, the results of our operations and our financial condition, and have consistently applied those methods over each of the periods presented in the financial statements. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors has reviewed and approved the accounting policies selected.

Accounting estimates are considered critical if both of the following conditions are met: (1) the nature of the estimates or assumptions is material because of the levels of subjectivity and judgment needed to account for matters that are highly uncertain and susceptible to change and (2) the effect of the estimates and assumptions is material to the financial statements. We have reviewed our accounting estimates, and none were deemed to be considered critical for the accounting periods presented.

Revenue Recognition — Real estate revenue and related profit are generally recognized at the time of the closing of a sale, when title to and possession of the property are transferred to the buyer. Our performance obligation, to deliver the agreed-upon land or lots, is generally satisfied at closing. However, there may be instances in which we have an unsatisfied remaining performance obligation at the time of closing. In these instances, we record contract liabilities and recognize those revenues over time as the performance obligations are completed. Generally, our unsatisfied remaining performance obligations are expected to have an original duration of less than one year.

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Real Estate and Cost of Sales — Real estate includes the costs of direct land and lot acquisition, land development, capitalized interest, and direct overhead costs incurred during land development. All indirect overhead costs, such as compensation of management personnel and insurance costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense as incurred.

Land and development costs are typically allocated to individual residential lots based on the relative sales value of the lot. Cost of sales includes applicable land and lot acquisition, land development and related costs (both incurred and estimated to be incurred) allocated to each residential lot in the project. Any changes to the estimated total development costs subsequent to the initial home or lot closings in a community are generally allocated on a pro-rata basis to the remaining homes or lots in the community associated with the relevant development activity.

We receive earnest money deposits from homebuilders for purchases of developed lots. These earnest money deposits are typically released to the homebuilders as lots are sold. Earnest money deposits from customers are subject to mortgages that are secured by the real estate under contract. These mortgages expire when the earnest money is released to homebuilders as lots are sold.

We have agreements with certain utility or improvement districts to convey water, sewer and other infrastructure-related assets we have constructed in connection with projects within their jurisdiction and receive reimbursements for the cost of these improvements. The amount of reimbursements for these improvements are defined by the district and are based on the allowable costs of the improvements. The transfer is consummated and we generally receive payment when the districts have a sufficient tax base to support funding of their bonds. The cost incurred by us in constructing these improvements, net of the amount expected to be collected in the future, is included in our land development budgets and in the determination of lot costs.

Each quarter, we review the performance and outlook for all of our real estate for indicators of potential impairment. We determine if impairment indicators exist by analyzing a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the following:

•gross margins on lots sold in recent months;

•projected gross margins based on budgets;

•trends in gross margins, average selling prices or cost of sales; and

•lot sales absorption rates.

If indicators of impairment are present, we perform an impairment evaluation, which includes an analysis to determine if the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying amounts. These estimates of cash flows are significantly impacted by specific factors including estimates of the amount and timing of future revenues and estimates of the amount of land development costs which, in turn, may be impacted by the following local market conditions:

•supply and availability of land and lots;

•location and desirability of our land and lots;

•amount of land and lots we own or control in a particular market or sub-market; and

•local economic and demographic trends.

For those assets deemed impaired, an impairment charge is recorded to cost of sales for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Our determination of fair value is primarily based on discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. When an impairment charge is determined, the charge is then allocated to each lot in the same manner as land and development costs are allocated to each lot.

We rarely purchase land for resale. However, we may change our plans for land we own or land under development and decide to sell the asset. When we determine that we will sell the asset, the project is accounted for as land held for sale if certain criteria are met. We record land held for sale at the lesser of its carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. In performing the impairment evaluation for land held for sale, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, recent offers received to purchase the property, prices for land in recent comparable sales transactions and market analysis studies, which include the estimated price a willing buyer would pay for the land. If the estimated fair value less costs to sell an asset is less than the current carrying value, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value less costs to sell.

The key assumptions relating to real estate valuations are impacted by local market and economic conditions, and are inherently uncertain. Although our quarterly assessments reflect management’s best estimates, due to uncertainties in the estimation process, actual results could differ from such estimates.

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Pending Accounting Standards

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosures. The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. It also requires disclosure of the amount and description of the composition of other segment items and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. The standard is effective for our annual periods beginning in fiscal 2025 and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. This standard will impact our disclosures but will not impact our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation and modifies other income tax related disclosures. The standard is effective for us beginning October 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures,” which requires disclosure of certain costs and expenses on an interim and annual basis in the notes to the financial statements. The standard is effective for our annual periods beginning in fiscal 2028 and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our disclosures.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "believe," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "likely," "intend," "may," "plan," "expect," and similar expressions, including references to assumptions. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. We note that a variety of factors and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

•the effect of D.R. Horton’s controlling level of ownership on us and the holders of our securities;

•our ability to realize the potential benefits of the strategic relationship with D.R. Horton;

•the effect of our strategic relationship with D.R. Horton on our ability to maintain relationships with our customers;

•the cyclical nature of the homebuilding and lot development industries and changes in economic, real estate and other conditions;

•the impact of significant inflation, higher interest rates or deflation;

•supply shortages and other risks of acquiring land, construction materials and skilled labor;

•the effects of public health issues such as a major epidemic or pandemic on the economy and our business;

•the impacts of weather conditions and natural disasters;

•health and safety incidents relating to our operations;

•our ability to obtain or the availability of surety bonds to secure our performance related to construction and development activities and the pricing of bonds;

•the strength of our information technology systems and the risk of cybersecurity breaches and our ability to satisfy privacy and data protection laws and regulations;

•the impact of governmental policies, laws or regulations and actions or restrictions of regulatory agencies;

•our ability to achieve our strategic initiatives;

•continuing liabilities related to assets that have been sold;

•the cost and availability of property suitable for residential lot development;

•general economic, market or business conditions where our real estate activities are concentrated;

•our dependence on relationships with national, regional and local homebuilders;

•competitive conditions in our industry;

•obtaining reimbursements and other payments from governmental districts and other agencies and timing of such payments;

•our ability to succeed in new markets;

•the conditions of the capital markets and our ability to raise capital to fund expected growth;

•our ability to manage and service our debt and comply with our debt covenants, restrictions and limitations;

•the volatility of the market price and trading volume of our common stock; and

•our ability to hire and retain key personnel.

Other factors, including the risk factors described in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by our forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors, nor can we assess the impact of any such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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