10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 

   SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003

 

OR

 

¨    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number 0-18001

 

WILLIAM LYON HOMES

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   33-0864902
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
4490 Von Karman Avenue   92660
Newport Beach, California   (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)    

 

(949) 833-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

YES  x                    NO  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

YES  x                    NO  ¨

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class of Common Stock


  

Outstanding at

August 11, 2003


Common stock, par value $.01

   9,887,341

 



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INDEX

 

   

Page

No.


PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   

Item 1.    Financial Statements:

   

Consolidated Balance Sheets — June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002

  3

Consolidated Statements of Income — Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

  4

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity — Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

  5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

  6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  7

Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  32

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  53

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

  53

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

  54

Item 1.    Not Applicable

  54

Item 2.    Not Applicable

  54

Item 3.    Not Applicable

  54

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  54

Item 5.    Not Applicable

  54

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  54

SIGNATURES

  55

EXHIBIT INDEX

  56

 

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    Financial Statements.

 

WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands except number of shares and par value per share)

 

ASSETS

     June 30,
2003


  

December 31,

2002


     (unaudited)     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,078    $ 16,694

Receivables

     16,184      28,734

Real estate inventories — Notes 2 and 3

     688,274      491,952

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — Note 3

     55,936      65,404

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $6,068  and $5,435
at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively

     1,733      2,131

Deferred loan costs

     9,174      1,341

Goodwill — Note 1

     5,896      5,896

Other assets

     7,341      5,429
    

  

     $ 795,616    $ 617,581
    

  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts payable

   $ 50,895    $ 34,881

Accrued expenses

     61,259      54,312

Notes payable

     138,913      195,786

10 3/4% Senior Notes due April 1, 2013 — Note 4

     246,295      —  

12 1/2% Senior Notes due July 1, 2003 — Note 4

     —        70,279
    

  

       497,362      355,258
    

  

Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures — Notes 2 and 3

     96,512      80,647
    

  

Stockholders’ equity — Note 6

             

Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized;

9,887,341 and 9,728,747 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively

     99      97

Additional paid-in capital

     109,982      108,592

Retained earnings

     91,661      72,987
    

  

       201,742      181,676
    

  

     $ 795,616    $ 617,581
    

  

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands except per common share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,


    Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
     2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

 

Operating revenue

                                

Home sales

   $ 139,681     $ 126,886     $ 210,104     $ 217,035  

Lots, land and other sales

     17,000       531       17,000       531  

Management fees

     2,053       2,038       4,091       3,554  
    


 


 


 


       158,734       129,455       231,195       221,120  
    


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                

Cost of sales — homes

     (115,444 )     (110,027 )     (173,817 )     (187,121 )

Cost of sales — lots, land and other

     (10,779 )     (678 )     (10,802 )     (869 )

Sales and marketing

     (6,222 )     (5,207 )     (10,298 )     (9,905 )

General and administrative

     (11,327 )     (7,643 )     (21,166 )     (15,596 )
    


 


 


 


       (143,772 )     (123,555 )     (216,083 )     (213,491 )
    


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — Note 3

     7,605       3,603       15,076       5,508  
    


 


 


 


Operating income

     22,567       9,503       30,188       13,137  

Other income, net

     757       355       1,397       511  

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures —Note 2

     12       —         12       —    
    


 


 


 


Income before provision for income taxes

     23,336       9,858       31,597       13,648  

Provision for income taxes — Note 1

     (9,544 )     (2,826 )     (12,923 )     (3,503 )
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 13,792     $ 7,032     $ 18,674     $ 10,145  
    


 


 


 


Earnings per common share — Note 1

                                

Basic

   $ 1.40     $ 0.68     $ 1.91     $ 0.97  
    


 


 


 


Diluted

   $ 1.38     $ 0.66     $ 1.87     $ 0.95  
    


 


 


 


 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Common Stock

  

Additional

Paid-In

Capital


  

Retained

Earnings


   Total

     Shares

   Amount

        

Balance — December 31, 2002

   9,729    $ 97    $ 108,592    $ 72,987    $ 181,676

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options — Note 6

   158      2      1,390      —        1,392

Net income

   —        —        —        18,674      18,674
    
  

  

  

  

Balance — June 30, 2003

   9,887    $ 99    $ 109,982    $ 91,661    $ 201,742
    
  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
     2003

    2002

 

Operating activities

                

Net income

   $ 18,674     $ 10,145  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities

                

Depreciation and amortization

     633       618  

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     (15,076 )     (5,508 )

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

     (12 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     12,923       3,503  

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                

Receivables

     (296 )     5,781  

Real estate inventories

     (196,260 )     (88,660 )

Deferred loan costs

     (7,833 )     339  

Other assets

     (1,912 )     (1,795 )

Accounts payable

     16,014       8,830  

Accrued expenses

     (5,976 )     (13,120 )
    


 


Net cash used in operating activities

     (179,121 )     (79,867 )
    


 


Investing activities

                

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     (6,397 )     (7,145 )

Distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     16,834       12,128  

Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures

     14,107       6,659  

Mortgage notes receivable originations/issuances

     (133,246 )     (117,902 )

Mortgage notes receivable sales/repayments

     146,092       124,920  

Purchases of property and equipment

     (235 )     (881 )
    


 


Net cash provided by investing activities

     37,155       17,779  
    


 


Financing activities

                

Proceeds from borrowing on notes payable

     398,447       396,170  

Principal payments on notes payable

     (455,320 )     (334,819 )

Repayment of 12 1/2% Senior Notes

     (70,279 )     —    

Issuance of 10 3/4% Senior Notes

     246,233       —    

Common stock issued for exercised options

     1,392       1,059  

Common stock purchased

     —         (6,069 )

Minority interest contributions (distributions), net

     15,877       —    
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     136,350       56,341  
    


 


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (5,616 )     (5,747 )

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period

     16,694       19,751  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents — end of period

   $ 11,078     $ 14,004  
    


 


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

                

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ (5,147 )   $ (1,620 )
    


 


Issuance of notes payable for land acquisitions

   $ —       $ 26,253  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

 

William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation, and subsidiaries (the “Company”) are primarily engaged in designing, constructing and selling single family detached and attached homes in California, Arizona and Nevada.

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Company’s customary accounting practices. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those estimates in the near-term.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and joint ventures, and certain joint ventures created after January 31, 2003 which have been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary (see Note 2). Investments in joint ventures in which the Company has a 50% or less voting or economic interest (and thus are not controlled by the Company) and which were created prior to February 1, 2003 and investments in joint ventures which have not been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. The accounting policies of the joint ventures are substantially the same as those of the Company. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company designs, constructs and sells a wide range of homes designed to meet the specific needs of each of its markets. For internal reporting purposes, the Company is organized into five geographic home building regions and its mortgage origination operation. Because each of the Company’s geographic home building regions has similar economic characteristics, housing products and class of prospective buyers, the geographic home building regions have been aggregated into a single home building segment.

 

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources primarily based on the operating income of individual home building projects. Operating income is defined by the Company as operating revenue less operating costs plus equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures. Accordingly, operating income excludes certain expenses included in the determination of net income. All other segment measurements are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

Management fees represent fees earned in the current period from unconsolidated joint ventures in accordance with joint venture and/or operating agreements.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

The amount paid for business acquisitions over the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill and, until January 1, 2002 was being amortized on a straight-line basis over seven years. Accumulated amortization was $2,793,000 as of December 31, 2001. In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“Statement No. 142”), effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under the new rule, goodwill is no longer amortized but is subject to impairment tests in accordance with Statement No. 142. As of June 30, 2003, the Company believes there have been no indicators of impairment related to the Company’s goodwill.

 

A provision for warranty costs relating to the Company’s limited warranty plans is included in cost of sales at the time the home sale is recorded. The Company generally reserves one percent of the sales price of its homes against the possibility of future charges relating to its one-year limited warranty and similar potential claims. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of homes under warranty, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Changes in the Company’s warranty liability during the six months ended June 30 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,

 
     2003

    2002

 

Warranty liability, beginning of period

   $ 4,287     $ 2,598  

Warranty provision during period

     1,704       1,855  

Warranty settlements during period

     (2,733 )     (1,932 )
    


 


Warranty liability, end of period

   $ 3,258     $ 2,521  
    


 


 

As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for Federal tax purposes of approximately $5,231,000 and $8,466,000 respectively, which expire in 2009. In addition, unused recognized built-in losses in the amount of $23,891,000 are available to offset future income and expire between 2009 and 2011. The utilization of these losses is limited to $3,235,000 of taxable income per year; however, any unused losses in any year may be carried forward for utilization in future years through 2011. The elimination during 2002 of the remaining valuation allowances for deferred tax assets reduced the Company’s estimated overall effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2002 from 39.3% to 27.0%. The Company’s ability to utilize the foregoing tax benefits will depend upon the amount of its future taxable income and may be limited under certain circumstances.

 

Earnings per share amounts for all periods presented conform to Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2003 are based on 9,823,507 and 10,026,746 weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2003 are based on 9,781,937 and 9,974,030 weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2002 are based on 10,306,910 and 10,606,034 weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2002 are based on 10,413,910 and 10,694,826 weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2003, the Company had stock plans, which are described more fully in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB No. 25”) and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per common share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“Statement No. 123”) to stock-based employee plans (in thousands, except per common share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,


   

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
     2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

 

Net income, as reported

   $ 13,792     $ 7,032     $ 18,674     $ 10,145  

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (162 )     (235 )     (397 )     (469 )
    


 


 


 


Net income, as adjusted

   $ 13,630     $ 6,797     $ 18,277     $ 9,676  
    


 


 


 


Earnings per common share:

                                

Basic — as reported

   $ 1.40     $ 0.68     $ 1.91     $ 0.97  
    


 


 


 


Basic — as adjusted

   $ 1.39     $ 0.66     $ 1.87     $ 0.93  
    


 


 


 


Diluted — as reported

   $ 1.38     $ 0.66     $ 1.87     $ 0.95  
    


 


 


 


Diluted — as adjusted

   $ 1.36     $ 0.64     $ 1.83     $ 0.90  
    


 


 


 


 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (“Interpretation No. 45”). The disclosure requirements of Interpretation No. 45 are effective as of December 31, 2002. The initial recognition and measurement requirements of Interpretation No. 45 are effective on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. In the case of a guarantee issued as part of a transaction with multiple elements with an unrelated party, Interpretation No. 45 generally requires the recording at inception of the guarantee of a liability equal to the guarantee’s estimated fair value. In the absence of observable transactions for identical or similar guarantees, estimated fair value will likely be based on the expected present value which is the sum of the estimated probability-weighted range of contingent payments under the guarantee arrangement. The recording of a liability would have a corresponding effect on various of the Company’s financial ratios and other financial and operational indicators. The application of Interpretation No. 45 beginning on January 1, 2003 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements with respect to any guarantees issued or modified by the Company after December 31, 2002. See Notes 3, 4 and 7 for additional information related to the Company’s guarantees.

 

Note 2 — Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“Interpretation No. 46”) which addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”). Under Interpretation No. 46, arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as VIEs. An enterprise is required to consolidate a VIE if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Interpretation No. 46 applies immediately to arrangements created after January 31, 2003 and, with respect to arrangements created before February 1, 2003, the interpretation will apply to the Company beginning on July 1, 2003. Arrangements entered into subsequent to January 31, 2003 have been evaluated under Interpretation No. 46 and, if applicable, accounted for in accordance with Interpretation No. 46.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

Under Interpretation No. 46, a VIE is created when (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or (ii) equity holders either (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity through voting or similar rights, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE, pursuant to Interpretation No. 46, an enterprise that absorbs a majority of the expected losses or residual returns of the VIE is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE.

 

Based on the provisions of Interpretation No. 46, the Company has concluded that under certain circumstances when the Company (i) enters into option agreements for the purchase of land or lots from an entity and pays a non-refundable deposit, (ii) enters into land banking arrangements (see Note 7) or (iii) enters into arrangements with a financial partner for the formation of joint ventures which engage in homebuilding and land development activities, a VIE may be created under condition (ii) (b) or (c) of the previous paragraph. The Company may be deemed to have provided subordinated financial support, which refers to variable interests that will absorb some or all of an entity’s expected losses if they occur. For each VIE created, the Company will compute expected losses and residual returns based on the probability of future cash flows as outlined in Interpretation No. 46. If the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the assets, liabilities and operations of the VIE will be consolidated with the Company’s financial statements.

 

Based on the Company’s analysis of arrangements created after January 31, 2003, no VIEs have been created for the period from February 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 with respect to option agreements or land banking arrangements as identified under clauses (i) and (ii) of the previous paragraph. At June 30, 2003, three joint ventures created after January 31, 2003 have been determined to be VIEs under Interpretation No. 46 in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities and operations of these three joint ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2003 and for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Supplemental consolidating financial information of the Company, specifically including information for the three joint ventures which have been determined to be VIEs under Interpretation No. 46 and for two joint ventures which were previously consolidated (see Note 3), is presented below to allow investors to determine the nature of assets held and the operations of the consolidated entities. Investments in consolidated joint ventures are presented using the equity method of accounting. Consolidated real estate inventories include land deposits under option agreements or land banking arrangements (see Note 7) of $33,271,000 and $37,443,000 at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively.

 

The three joint ventures which have been determined to be VIEs are each engaged in homebuilding and land development activities which will result in an estimated total of 265 homes at completion. The homes are expected to be constructed and sold in phases over a two-to-three year period with approximate base sales prices ranging from $390,000 to $473,000. No homes have closed as of June 30, 2003. These joint ventures have not obtained construction financing from outside lenders, but are financing their activities through equity contributions from each of the joint venture partners. Creditors of these VIE’s have no recourse against the general credit of the Company. Income allocations and cash distributions to the Company are based on predetermined formulas between the Company and the joint ventures as specified in the applicable partnership or operating agreements. The Company generally receives, after partners’ priority returns and return of partners’ capital, approximately 50% of the profits and cash flows from the joint ventures.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET BY FORM OF OWNERSHIP

(in thousands)

 

     June 30, 2003

          Consolidated Joint Ventures

          
     Wholly-
Owned


  

Under

Interpretation

No. 46


  

Previously

Consolidated


  

Elimination

Entries


   

Consolidated

Total


ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 9,317    $ 188    $ 1,573    $ —       $ 11,078

Receivables

     16,143      41      —        —         16,184

Real estate inventories

     569,303      38,861      80,110      —         688,274

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     55,936      —        —        —         55,936

Investments in consolidated joint ventures

     28,474      —        —        (28,474 )     —  

Other assets

     24,144      —        —        —         24,144

Intercompany receivables

     532      —        8,469      (9,001 )     —  
    

  

  

  


 

     $ 703,849    $ 39,090    $ 90,152    $ (37,475 )   $ 795,616
    

  

  

  


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 108,430    $ 248    $ 3,476    $ —       $ 112,154

Notes payable

     138,913      —        —        —         138,913

10 3/4% Senior Notes due April 1, 2013

     246,295      —        —        —         246,295

Intercompany payables

     8,469      532      —        (9,001 )     —  
    

  

  

  


 

Total liabilities

     502,107      780      3,476      (9,001 )     497,362
    

  

  

  


 

Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures

     —        —        —        96,512       96,512

Owners’ capital

                                   

William Lyon Homes

     —        8,772      19,702      (28,474 )     —  

Others

     —        29,538      66,974      (96,512 )     —  

Stockholders’ equity

     201,742      —        —        —         201,742
    

  

  

  


 

     $ 703,849    $ 39,090    $ 90,152    $ (37,475 )   $ 795,616
    

  

  

  


 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET BY FORM OF OWNERSHIP

(in thousands)

 

     December 31, 2002

          Consolidated Joint Ventures

          
     Wholly-
Owned


  

Under

Interpretation

No. 46


  

Previously

Consolidated


  

Elimination

Entries


   

Consolidated

Total


ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,404    $ —      $ 2,290    $ —       $ 16,694

Receivables

     28,734      —        —        —         28,734

Real estate inventories

     390,103      —        101,849      —         491,952

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     65,404      —        —        —         65,404

Investments in consolidated joint ventures

     19,937      —        —        (19,937 )     —  

Other assets

     14,797      —        —        —         14,797

Intercompany receivables

     —        —        951      (951 )     —  
    

  

  

  


 

     $ 533,379    $ —      $ 105,090    $ (20,888 )   $ 617,581
    

  

  

  


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 84,687     $ —      $ 4,506    $ —       $ 89,193

Notes payable

     195,786          —        —        —         195,786

12 1/2% Senior Notes due July 1, 2003

     70,279      —        —        —         70,279

Intercompany payables

     951      —        —        (951 )     —  
    

  

  

  


 

Total liabilities

     351,703      —        4,506      (951 )     355,258
    

  

  

  


 

Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures

     —        —        —        80,647    

 

80,647

Owners’ capital

                                   

William Lyon Homes

     —        —        19,937      (19,937 )     —  

Others

     —        —        80,647      (80,647 )     —  

Stockholders’ equity

     181,676      —        —        —         181,676
    

  

  

  


 

     $ 533,379    $ —      $ 105,090    $ (20,888 )   $ 617,581
    

  

  

  


 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME BY FORM OF OWNERSHIP

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2003

 
           Consolidated Joint Ventures

             
     Wholly-
Owned


   

Under

Interpretation

No. 46


   

Previously

Consolidated


   

Elimination

Entries


   

Consolidated

Total


 

Operating revenue

                                        

Sales

   $ 156,681     $ —       $ 10,450     $ (10,450 )   $ 156,681  

Management fees

     2,053       —         —         —         2,053  
    


 


 


 


 


       158,734       —         10,450       (10,450 )     158,734  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                        

Cost of sales

     (126,223 )     —         (10,450 )     10,450       (126,223 )

Sales and marketing

     (6,028 )     (111 )     (83 )     —         (6,222 )

General and administrative

     (11,327 )     —         —         —         (11,327 )
    


 


 


 


 


       (143,578 )     (111 )     (10,533 )     10,450       (143,772 )
    


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     7,605       —         —         —         7,605  
    


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

     (170 )     —         —         170       —    
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     22,591       (111 )     (83 )     170       22,567  

Other income, net

     745       6       6       —         757  

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

     —         12       —         —         12  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

     23,336       (93 )     (77 )     170       23,336  

Provision for income taxes

     (9,544 )     —         —         —         (9,544 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 13,792     $ (93 )   $ (77 )   $ 170     $ 13,792  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME BY FORM OF OWNERSHIP

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

 
           Consolidated Joint Ventures

             
     Wholly-
Owned


   

Under

Interpretation

No. 46


   

Previously

Consolidated


   

Elimination

Entries


   

Consolidated

Total


 

Operating revenue

                                        

Sales

   $ 227,104     $ —       $ 23,242     $ (23,242 )   $ 227,104  

Management fees

     4,091       —         —         —         4,091  
    


 


 


 


 


       231,195       —         23,242       (23,242 )     231,195  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                        

Cost of sales

     (184,619 )     —         (23,242 )     23,242       (184,619 )

Sales and marketing

     (9,939 )     (111 )     (248 )     —         (10,298 )

General and administrative

     (21,166 )     —         —         —         (21,166 )
    


 


 


 


 


       (215,724 )     (111 )     (23,490 )     23,242       (216,083 )
    


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     15,076       —         —         —         15,076  
    


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

     (328 )     —         —         328       —    
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     30,219       (111 )     (248 )     328       30,188  

Other income, net

     1,378       6       13       —         1,397  

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

     —         12       —         —         12  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

     31,597       (93 )     (235 )     328       31,597  

Provision for income taxes

     (12,923 )     —         —         —         (12,923 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 18,674     $ (93 )   $ (235 )   $ 328     $ 18,674  
    


 


 


 


 


 

The Company has not yet determined the anticipated impact of adopting Interpretation No. 46 for arrangements existing as of January 31, 2003. However, such adoption will likely require the consolidation in the Company’s third quarter financial statements of the assets, liabilities and operations of certain existing joint ventures, as well as option agreements or land banking arrangements. Because the Company already recognizes its proportionate share of joint venture earnings and losses under the equity method of accounting, the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 will not affect the Company’s consolidated net income.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 3 — Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are general partners or members in joint ventures involved in the development and sale of residential projects. The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and joint ventures, and certain joint ventures created after January 31, 2003 which have been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary (see Note 2). The financial statements of joint ventures in which the Company has a 50% or less voting or economic interest (and thus are not controlled by the Company) and which were created prior to February 1, 2003 and the financial statements of joint ventures which have not been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary are not consolidated with the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Condensed combined financial information of these unconsolidated joint ventures as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 is summarized as follows:

 

CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

    

June 30,

2003


  

December 31,

2002


     (unaudited)     
ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 15,208    $ 18,023

Receivables

     5,257      13,017

Real estate inventories

     238,158      234,896

Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

     21,939      —  
    

  

     $ 280,562    $ 265,936
    

  

LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ CAPITAL

Accounts payable

   $ 17,879    $ 14,640

Accrued expenses

     2,970      4,535

Notes payable

     132,437      90,086

Advances from William Lyon Homes

     3,291      7,498
    

  

       156,577      116,759
    

  

Owners’ capital

             

William Lyon Homes

     52,645      57,906

Others

     71,340      91,271
    

  

       123,985      149,177
    

  

     $ 280,562    $ 265,936
    

  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,


    Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
     2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

 

Operating revenue

                                

Home sales

   $ 69,978     $ 67,353     $ 139,339     $ 117,311  

Land sale

     8,440       —         8,440       17,079  
    


 


 


 


       78,418       67,353       147,779       134,390  

Operating costs

                                

Cost of sales — homes

     (53,884 )     (57,005 )     (107,677 )     (99,981 )

Cost of sales — land

     (8,132 )     —         (8,132 )     (13,542 )

Sales and marketing

     (2,052 )     (2,300 )     (4,095 )     (4,731 )
    


 


 


 


Operating income

     14,350       8,048       27,875       16,136  

Other income (expense), net

     (409 )     17       (200 )     (30 )
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 13,941     $ 8,065     $ 27,675     $ 16,106  
    


 


 


 


Allocation to owners

                                

William Lyon Homes

   $ 7,605     $ 3,603     $ 15,076     $ 5,508  

Others

     6,336       4,462       12,599       10,598  
    


 


 


 


     $ 13,941     $ 8,065     $ 27,675     $ 16,106  
    


 


 


 


 

Income allocations and cash distributions to the Company are based on predetermined formulas between the Company and the joint venture partners as specified in the applicable partnership or operating agreements. The Company generally receives, after partners’ priority returns and return of partners’ capital, approximately 50% of the profits and cash flows from joint ventures.

 

Certain joint ventures have obtained financing from construction lenders which amounted to $132,437,000 at June 30, 2003. As common practice required by commercial lenders, all of the joint ventures that have obtained financing are obligated to repay loans to a level such that they do not exceed certain required loan-to-value or loan-to-cost ratios. Each lender has the right to test the ratios by appraising the property securing the loan at the time. Either a decrease in the value of the property securing the loan or an increase in the construction costs could trigger this pay down obligation. The term of the obligation corresponds with the term of the loan and is limited to the outstanding loan balance. All of the joint ventures that have obtained such financing are in the form of limited partnerships of which the Company is the general partner. While historically all liabilities of these partnerships have been satisfied out of the assets of such partnerships and while the Company believes that this will continue in the future, the Company, as general partner, is potentially responsible for all liabilities and indebtedness of these partnerships. In addition, the Company has provided unsecured environmental indemnities to some of the lenders who provide loans to the partnerships. The Company has also provided completion guarantees for some of the limited partnerships under their credit facilities.

 

        During the three months ended June 30, 2003, one of the joint ventures in which the Company is a general partner completed a land sale to the Company for $8,440,000 resulting in no gain or loss to the joint venture. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, one of the joint ventures in which the Company is a general partner completed a land sale to the Company for $17,079,000 resulting in a profit of approximately $3,537,000, all of which was allocated to the Company’s outside partner as preferred return in accordance with the joint venture agreement.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2002, one of the Company’s existing unconsolidated joint ventures (“Existing Venture”) was restructured such that the Company is required to purchase the 538 lots owned by the Existing Venture on a specified takedown basis through October 15, 2003 at a purchase price equal to the future cost of such lots including a 20% preferred return on invested capital to the outside partner of the Existing Venture (estimated to be $178,578,000, including an estimated preferred return of $36,911,000). During the year ended December 31, 2002, the first 242 lots were purchased from the Existing Venture for $64,468,000, which includes a $12,493,000 preferred return to the outside partner of the Existing Venture. The 242 lots were purchased by a newly formed joint venture (“New Venture”) between the Company and an outside partner. The Company is required to purchase the 242 lots owned by the New Venture on a specified takedown basis through May 15, 2004 at a purchase price equal to $74,210,000 plus a 13 1/2% preferred return on invested capital to the outside partner of the New Venture. Because the Company is required to purchase the lots owned by both the Existing Venture and the New Venture, and the Company now controls both ventures, the financial statements of both ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2003, including real estate inventories of $80,110,000 and minority interest in consolidated joint ventures of $66,974,000. During the year ended December 31, 2002, an additional 44 lots were purchased from the Existing Venture for $19,765,000, which included a $3,953,000 preferred return to the outside partner of the Existing Venture. The 44 lots were purchased through a land banking arrangement (see Note 7 for additional information regarding the Company’s land banking arrangements). During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company purchased 74 lots from the New Venture for $23,242,000, all of which was paid to the outside partner as a return of capital. The intercompany sales and related profits have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary William Lyon Homes Inc., a California corporation, (“California Lyon”), and two unaffiliated parties formed a series of limited liability companies (“Development LLCs”) for the purpose of acquiring three parcels of land totaling 236 acres in Irvine and Tustin, California (formerly part of the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station) and developing the land into 1,910 residential homesites. The development process is anticipated to be completed by mid 2004 at which time California Lyon will be required under certain specific conditions to purchase approximately one half in value of the lots. California Lyon has an indirect, minority interest in the Development LLCs, which are the borrowers under two secured lines of credit. Advances under the lines of credit are to be used to pay acquisition and development costs and expenses. The lines of credit are secured by deeds of trust on the real property and improvements thereon owned by the Development LLCs, as well as pledges of all net sale proceeds, related contracts and other ancillary property. The maximum commitment amounts under the lines of credit are limited by specified agreed loan-to-value ratios. The maximum commitment amount under the line of credit that closed in January 2003 (“First Line of Credit”) is $35,000,000. Subject to specified terms and conditions, California Lyon and the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLC that is the borrower under the First Line of Credit, including certain affiliates of such other members, each (i) have guaranteed to the bank the repayment of the Development LLC’s indebtedness under the First Line of Credit, completion of certain infrastructure improvements to the land, payment of necessary loan remargining obligations, and the Development LLC’s performance under its environmental indemnity and covenants, and (ii) have agreed to take all actions and pay all amounts to assure that the Development LLC is in compliance with financial covenants. The maximum commitment amount under the line of credit that closed in March 2003 (“Second Line of Credit”) is $105,000,000. Although the guarantee obligations of the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLC that is the borrower under the Second Line of Credit, and certain of their affiliates, are similar in nature to those under the First Line of Credit, California Lyon does not have any such guarantee obligations to the banks under the Second Line of Credit. However, California Lyon has posted letters of credit equal to approximately $24,600,000 to secure its obligations as well as the Development LLCs’ obligations to the banks under both lines of credit. Further, California Lyon and the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLCs,

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

including certain affiliates of such other members, have entered into reimbursement and indemnity agreements to allocate any liability arising from each line of credit, including the related guarantees and letters of credit. California Lyon’s parent company, William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation (“Delaware Lyon”) has entered into joinder agreements to be jointly and severally liable for California Lyon’s obligations under the reimbursement and indemnity agreements. While the reimbursement and indemnity agreements provide that liability is generally allocated in accordance with the members’ percentage interests in the Development LLCs’ distributions, Delaware Lyon and California Lyon may be liable for the full amount of the obligations guaranteed to the banks in certain specified circumstances, such as those involving the default, willful misconduct or gross negligence of California Lyon. As of June 30, 2003 the outstanding indebtedness under the First Line of Credit was $32,500,000 and the outstanding indebtedness under the Second Line of Credit was $98,400,000.

 

Note 4 — 10 3/4% Senior Notes

 

The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation (“California Lyon”), filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of $250,000,000 of Senior Notes which became effective on March 12, 2003. The offering closed on March 17, 2003 and was fully subscribed and issued. The notes were issued at a price of 98.493% to the public, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $246,233,000. The purchase price reflected a discount to yield 11% under the effective interest method and the notes have been reflected net of the unamortized discount in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

The 10 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013 are senior unsecured obligations of California Lyon and are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation (“Delaware Lyon”), which is the parent company of California Lyon, and all of its existing and certain of its future restricted subsidiaries. The notes and the guarantees rank senior to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ debt that is expressly subordinated to the notes and the guarantees, but are effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ senior secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing that indebtedness. At June 30, 2003, the Company had approximately $133,184,000 of secured indebtedness and approximately $87,691,000 of additional secured indebtedness available to be borrowed under the Company’s credit facilities, as limited by the Company’s borrowing base formulas. Interest on the 10 3/4% Senior Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing October 1, 2003.

 

Except as set forth in the Indenture governing the 10 3/4% Senior Notes (“Indenture”), the 10 3/4% Senior Notes are not redeemable prior to April 1, 2008. Thereafter, the 10 3/4% Senior Notes will be redeemable at the option of California Lyon, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, on or before April 1, 2006, California Lyon may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.75% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

Upon a change of control as described in the Indenture, California Lyon may be required to offer to purchase the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

If the Company’s consolidated tangible net worth falls below $75,000,000 for any two consecutive fiscal quarters, California Lyon will be required to make an offer to purchase up to 10% of the notes originally issued at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

The Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of Delaware Lyon and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase its stock; (iii) make investments; (iv) sell assets; (v) incur liens; (vi) enter into agreements restricting the ability of Delaware Lyon’s restricted subsidiaries (other than California Lyon) to pay dividends; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (ix) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of Delaware Lyon’s or California Lyon’s assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications as described in the Indenture.

 

The foregoing summary is not a complete description of the terms of the 10 3/4% Senior Notes and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indenture.

 

The net proceeds of the offering were used as follows (in thousands):

 

Repayment of revolving credit facilities

   $ 104,354

Repayment of 12 1/2% Senior Notes

     70,279

Repayment of construction notes payable

     28,000

Repayment of purchase money notes payable — land acquisitions

     26,000

Repayment of unsecured line of credit

     9,500

Underwriting discount

     6,875

Offering costs

     1,225
    

     $ 246,233
    

 

Supplemental consolidating financial information of the Company, specifically including information for the issuer, California Lyon, and Delaware Lyon and the guarantor subsidiaries is presented below. Investments in subsidiaries are presented using the equity method of accounting. Separate financial statements of California Lyon and the guarantor subsidiaries are not provided, as the consolidating financial information contained herein provides a more meaningful disclosure to allow investors to determine the nature of assets held and the operations of the combined groups.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

 

June 30, 2003

(in thousands)

 

     Unconsolidated

         
    

Delaware

Lyon


   California
Lyon


 

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


 

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


 

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


ASSETS

                                       

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —      $ 5,475   $ 3,244   $ 2,359   $ —       $ 11,078

Receivables

       —        7,335     8,694     155     —         16,184

Real estate inventories

       —        569,311     —       118,963     —         688,274

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

       —        55,936     —       —       —         55,936

Property and equipment, net

       —        970     763     —       —         1,733

Deferred loan costs

       —        9,174     —       —       —         9,174

Goodwill

       —        5,896     —       —       —         5,896

Other assets

       —        6,471     870     —       —         7,341

Investments in subsidiaries

     201,742      19,116     —       —       (220,858 )     —  
    

  

 

 

 


 

    

$

201,742

  

$

679,684

 

$

13,571

 

$

121,477

 

$

(220,858

)

 

$

795,616

    

  

 

 

 


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                   

Accounts payable

   $ —      $ 46,926   $ 245   $ 3,724     —       $ 50,895

Accrued expenses

     —        56,567     4,502     190     —         61,259

Notes payable

     —        133,184     5,729     —       —         138,913

10 3/4% Senior Notes

     —        246,295     —       —       —         246,295
    

  

 

 

 


 

Total liabilities

     —        482,972     10,476     3,914     —         497,362

Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures

     —        —       —       96,512     —         96,512

Stockholders’ equity

     201,742      196,712     3,095     21,051     (220,858 )     201,742
    

  

 

 

 


 

    

$

201,742

  

$

679,684

 

$

13,571

 

$

121,477

 

$

(220,858

)

 

$

795,616

    

  

 

 

 


 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

 

December 31, 2002

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

         
   

Delaware

Lyon


  California
Lyon


 

Guarantor

Subsidiaries


 

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


 

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


ASSETS

                                     

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ —     $ 11,524   $ 2,071   $ 3,099   $ —       $ 16,694

Receivables

    —       8,657     19,941     136     —         28,734

Real estate inventories

    —       390,057     47     101,848     —         491,952

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

    —       65,209     195     —       —         65,404

Property and equipment, net

    —       1,177     954     —       —         2,131

Deferred loan costs

    586     755     —       —       —         1,341

Goodwill

    —       5,896     —       —       —         5,896

Other assets

    —       4,439     990     —       —         5,429

Investments in subsidiaries

    180,033     15,818     —       —       (195,851 )     —  

Intercompany receivables

    79,308     7,972     —       —       (87,280 )     —  
   

 

 

 

 


 

   

$

259,927

 

$

511,504

 

$

24,198

 

$

105,083

 

$

(283,131

)

 

$

617,581

   

 

 

 

 


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                   

Accounts payable

  $ —     $ 27,776   $ 2,161   $ 4,944   $ —       $ 34,881

Accrued expenses

    —       50,764     3,373     175     —         54,312

Notes payable

    —       177,647     18,139     —       —         195,786

12 1/2% Senior Notes

    70,279     —       —       —       —         70,279

Intercompany payables

    7,972     79,308     —       —       (87,280 )     —  
   

 

 

 

 


 

Total liabilities

    78,251     335,495     23,673     5,119     (87,280 )     355,258

Minority interest in consolidated joint ventures

    —       —       —       80,647     —         80,647

Stockholders’ equity

    181,676     176,009     525     19,317     (195,851 )     181,676
   

 

 

 

 


 

   

$

259,927

 

$

511,504

 

$

24,198

 

$

105,083

 

$

(283,131

)

 

$

617,581

   

 

 

 

 


 

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2003

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

             
   

Delaware

Lyon


   California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating revenue

                                              

Sales

  $ —      $ 139,209     $ 17,472     $ 10,450     $ (10,450 )   $ 156,681  

Management fees

    —        2,053       —         —         —         2,053  
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        141,262       17,472       10,450       (10,450 )     158,734  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                              

Cost of sales

    —        (110,636 )     (15,587 )     (10,450 )     10,450       (126,223 )

Sales and marketing

    —        (5,237 )     (799 )     (186 )     —         (6,222 )

General and administrative

    —        (11,272 )     (55 )     —         —         (11,327 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        (127,145 )     (16,441 )     (10,636 )     10,450       (143,772 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

    —        7,605       —         —         —         7,605  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income from subsidiaries

    13,792      494       —         —         (14,286 )     —    
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

    13,792      22,216       1,031       (186 )     (14,286 )     22,567  

Other income, net

    —        142       496       119       —         757  

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

    —        —         —         12       —         12  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

    13,792      22,358       1,527       (55 )     (14,286 )     23,336  

Provision for income taxes

    —        (9,544 )     —         —         —         (9,544 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $ 13,792    $ 12,814     $ 1,527     $ (55 )   $ (14,286 )   $ 13,792  
   

  


 


 


 


 


 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2002

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

            
   

Delaware

Lyon


   California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


  

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating revenue

                                             

Sales

  $ —      $ 106,001     $ 21,416     $ —      $ —       $ 127,417  

Management fees

    —        2,038       —         —        —         2,038  
   

  


 


 

  


 


      —        108,039       21,416       —        —         129,455  
   

  


 


 

  


 


Operating costs

                                             

Cost of sales

    —        (92,521 )     (18,184 )     —        —         (110,705 )

Sales and marketing

    —        (4,304 )     (903 )     —        —         (5,207 )

General and administrative

    —        (7,589 )     (54 )     —        —         (7,643 )
   

  


 


 

  


 


      —        (104,414 )     (19,141 )     —        —         (123,555 )
   

  


 


 

  


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

    —        3,603       —         —        —         3,603  
   

  


 


 

  


 


Income from subsidiaries

    7,032      1,825       —         —        (8,857 )     —    
   

  


 


 

  


 


Operating income

    7,032      9,053       2,275       —        (8,857 )     9,503  

Other income (expense), net

    —        (75 )     329       101      —         355  
   

  


 


 

  


 


Income before provision for income taxes

    7,032      8,978       2,604       101      (8,857 )     9,858  

Provision for income taxes

    —        (2,826 )     —         —        —         (2,826 )
   

  


 


 

  


 


Net income

  $ 7,032    $ 6,152     $ 2,604     $ 101    $ (8,857 )   $ 7,032  
   

  


 


 

  


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

             
   

Delaware

Lyon


   California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating revenue

                                              

Sales

  $ —      $ 198,247     $ 28,857     $ 23,242     $ (23,242 )   $ 227,104  

Management fees

    —        4,091       —         —         —         4,091  
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        202,338       28,857       23,242       (23,242 )     231,195  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                              

Cost of sales

    —        (159,029 )     (25,590 )     (23,242 )     23,242       (184,619 )

Sales and marketing

    —        (8,695 )     (1,244 )     (359 )     —         (10,298 )

General and administrative

    —        (21,046 )     (120 )     —         —         (21,166 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        (188,770 )     (26,954 )     (23,601 )     23,242       (216,083 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

    —        15,076       —         —         —         15,076  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income from subsidiaries

    18,674      866       —         —         (19,540 )     —    
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

    18,674      29,510       1,903       (359 )     (19,540 )     30,188  

Other income, net

    —        949       244       204       —         1,397  

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

    —        —         —         12       —         12  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

    18,674      30,459       2,147       (143 )     (19,540 )     31,597  

Provision for income taxes

    —        (12,923 )     —         —         —         (12,923 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $ 18,674    $ 17,536     $ 2,147     $ (143 )   $ (19,540 )   $ 18,674  
   

  


 


 


 


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

             
   

Delaware

Lyon


   California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

Subsidiaries


   

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating revenue

                                              

Sales

  $ —      $ 175,764     $ 41,802     $ —       $ —       $ 217,566  

Management fees

    —        3,554       —         —         —         3,554  
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        179,318       41,802       —         —         221,120  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating costs

                                              

Cost of sales

    —        (152,051 )     (35,939 )     —         —         (187,990 )

Sales and marketing

    —        (8,152 )     (1,753 )     —         —         (9,905 )

General and administrative

    —        (15,443 )     (139 )     (14 )     —         (15,596 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


      —        (175,646 )     (37,831 )     (14 )     —         (213,491 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

    —        5,508       —         —         —         5,508  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income from subsidiaries

    10,145      3,189       —         —         (13,334 )     —    
   

  


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

    10,145      12,369       3,971       (14 )     (13,334 )     13,137  

Other income, net

    —        28       302       181       —         511  
   

  


 


 


 


 


Income before provision for income taxes

    10,145      12,397       4,273       167       (13,334 )     13,648  

Provision for income taxes

    —        (3,503 )     —         —         —         (3,503 )
   

  


 


 


 


 


Net income

  $ 10,145    $ 8,894     $ 4,273     $ 167     $ (13,334 )   $ 10,145  
   

  


 


 


 


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

             
   

Delaware

Lyon


    California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

    Subsidiaries    


   

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating activities

                                             

Net income (loss)

  $ 18,674     $ 17,536     $ 2,147     $ (143 )   $ (19,540 )   $ 18,674  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

                                             

Depreciation and amortization

  —         417       216       —         —         633  

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

  —         (15,076 )     —         —         —         (15,076 )

Minority equity in income of consolidated joint ventures

  —         —         —         (12 )     —         (12 )

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

  (18,674 )     (866 )     —         —         19,540       —    

Provision for income taxes

  —         12,923       —         —         —         12,923  

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                                             

Receivables

  —         886       (1,163 )     (19 )     —         (296 )

Intercompany receivables/payables

  (586 )     586       —         —         —         —    

Real estate inventories

  —         (179,192 )     47       (17,115 )     —         (196,260 )

Deferred loan costs

  586       (8,419 )     —         —         —         (7,833 )

Other assets

  —         (2,032 )     120       —         —         (1,912 )

Accounts payable

  —         19,150       (1,916 )     (1,220 )     —         16,014  

Accrued expenses

  —         (7,120 )     1,129       15       —         (5,976 )
   

 


 


 


 


 


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  —         (161,207 )     580       (18,494 )     —         (179,121 )
   

 


 


 


 


 


Investing activities

                                             

Net change in investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

  —         24,349       195       —         —         24,544  

Payments on (issuance of) notes receivable, net

  —         436       12,410       —         —         12,846  

Purchases of property and equipment

  —         (210 )     (25 )     —         —         (235 )

Investment in subsidiaries

  —         (2,432 )     —         —         2,432       —    

Advances to affiliates

  68,887       (68,755 )     —         —         (132 )     —    
   

 


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  68,887       (46,612 )     12,580       —         2,300       37,155  
   

 


 


 


 


 


Financing activities

                                             

Proceeds from borrowings on notes payable

  —         266,426       132,021       —         —         398,447  

Principal payments on notes payable

  —         (310,889 )     (144,431 )     —         —         (455,320 )

Repayment of 12 1/2% Senior Notes

  (70,279 )     —         —         —         —         (70,279 )

Issuance of 10 3/4% Senior Notes

  —         246,233       —         —         —         246,233  

Common stock issued for exercised options

  1,392       —         —         —         —         1,392  

Minority interest contributions (distributions), net

  —         —         —         15,877       —         15,877  

Advances to affiliates

  —         —         423       1,877       (2,300 )     —    
   

 


 


 


 


 


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (68,887 )     201,770       (11,987 )     17,754       (2,300 )     136,350  
   

 


 


 


 


 


Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  —         (6,049 )     1,173       (740 )     —         (5,616 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  —         11,524       2,071       3,099       —         16,694  
   

 


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $      —       $ 5,475     $ 3,244     $ 2,359     $ —       $ 11,078  
   

 


 


 


 


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

(in thousands)

 

    Unconsolidated

             
   

Delaware

Lyon


    California
Lyon


    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


   

Non-Guarantor

    Subsidiaries    


   

Eliminating

Entries


   

Consolidated

Company


 

Operating activities

                                               

Net income

  $ 10,145     $ 8,894     $ 4,273     $ 167     $ (13,334 )   $ 10,145  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

                                               

Depreciation and amortization

    —         561       57       —         —         618  

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

    —         (5,508 )     —         —         —         (5,508 )

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

    (10,145 )       (3,189 )     —         —         13,334       —    

Provision for income taxes

    —         3,503       —         —         —         3,503  

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                                               

Receivables

    —         5,344       324       113       —         5,781  

Intercompany receivables/payables

    (704 )     704       —         —         —         —    

Real estate inventories

    —         (91,405 )     3,547       (802 )     —         (88,660 )

Deferred loan costs

    704       (365 )     —         —         —         339  

Other assets

    —         (1,781 )     (14 )     —         —         (1,795 )

Accounts payable

    —         8,662       140       28       —         8,830  

Accrued expenses

    —         (13,015 )     5       (110 )     —         (13,120 )
   


 


 


 


 


 


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    —         (87,595 )     8,332       (604 )     —         (79,867 )
   


 


 


 


 


 


Investing activities

                                               

Net change in investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

    —         (824 )     12,466       —         —         11,642  

Payments on (issuance of) notes receivable, net

    —         (14 )     7,032       —         —         7,018  

Purchases of property and equipment

    —         (52 )     (829 )     —         —         (881 )

Investment in subsidiaries

    —         13,929       —         —         (13,929 )     —    

Advances to affiliates

    5,010       (3,251 )     —         —         (1,759 )     —    
   


 


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by investing activities

    5,010       9,788       18,669       —         (15,688 )     17,779  
   


 


 


 


 


 


Financing activities

                                               

Proceeds from borrowings on notes payable

    —         278,282       117,888       —         —         396,170  

Principal payments on notes payable

    —         (209,899 )     (124,920 )     —         —         (334,819 )

Common stock issued for exercised options

      1,059       —         —         —         —         1,059  

Common stock purchased

    (6,069 )     —         —         —         —         (6,069 )

Advances to affiliates

    —         —         (16,460 )     772       15,688       —    
   


 


 


 


 


 


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (5,010 )     68,383       (23,492 )     772       15,688       56,341  
   


 


 


 


 


 


Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    —         (9,424 )     3,509       168       —         (5,747 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    —         15,532       3,859       360       —         19,751  
   


 


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $   —       $ 6,108     $ 7,368     $ 528     $ —       $ 14,004  
   


 


 


 


 


 


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5 — Related Party Transactions

 

A portion of the net proceeds of the Company’s offering of 10 3/4% Senior Notes (see Note 4) was used to repay all of the Company’s 12 1/2% Senior Notes, including $30,000,000 in principal amount held by General William Lyon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and the trust of which his son, William H. Lyon, is the sole beneficiary, $2,323,000 held by Wade H. Cable, President and Chief Operating Officer, and $1,000,000 held by William H. McFarland, a director.

 

On October 26, 2000, the Company’s Board of Directors (with Messrs. William Lyon and William H. Lyon abstaining) approved the purchase of 579 lots for a total purchase price of $12,581,000 from an entity controlled by William Lyon and William H. Lyon. The terms of the purchase agreement provide for an initial option payment of $1,000,000 and a rolling option takedown of the lots. Phase takedowns of approximately 20 lots each are anticipated to occur at two to three month intervals for each of several product types through September 2004. In addition, one-half of the net profits, as defined, in excess of six percent from the development are to be paid to the seller, of which $2,073,000 has been paid through June 30, 2003. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company did not purchase any lots under this agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company purchased 13 lots under this agreement for a total purchase price of $211,000. This land acquisition qualified as an affiliate transaction under the Company’s 12 1/2% Senior Notes due July 1, 2003 Indenture dated as of June 29, 1994, as amended (“Old Indenture”). Pursuant to the terms of the Old Indenture, the Company has determined that the land acquisition is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company with an unrelated person. The Company delivered to the Trustee under the Old Indenture a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company set forth in an Officers’ Certificate certifying that the land acquisition is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company with an unrelated person and the land acquisition has been approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Company. Further, the Company delivered to the Trustee under the Indenture a determination of value by a real estate appraisal firm which is of regional standing in the region in which the subject property is located and is MAI certified.

 

On July 9, 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors (with Messrs. William Lyon and William H. Lyon abstaining) approved the purchase of 144 lots, through a land banking arrangement, for a total purchase price of $16,660,000 from an entity that purchased the lots from William Lyon. The terms of the purchase agreement provide for an initial deposit of $3,300,000 (paid on July 23, 2002) and monthly option payments of 11.5% on the seller’s outstanding investment. Such option payments entitle the Company to phase takedowns of approximately 14 lots each, which are anticipated to occur at one to two month intervals through December 2003. As of June 30, 2003, 58 lots have been purchased under this agreement for a purchase price of $4,861,000. Had the Company purchased the property directly, the acquisition would have qualified as an affiliate transaction under the Old Indenture. Even though the Company’s agreement is not with William Lyon, the Company has chosen to treat it as an affiliate transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Old Indenture, the Company determined that the land acquisition is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company with an unrelated person. The Company delivered to the Trustee under the Old Indenture a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company set forth in an Officers’ Certificate certifying that the land acquisition is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company with an unrelated person and the land acquisition had been approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Company. Further, the Company delivered to the Trustee under the Old Indenture a determination of value by a real estate appraisal firm which is of regional standing in the region in which the subject property is located and is MAI certified.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

The Company purchased real estate projects for a total purchase price of $8,468,000 during the year ended December 31, 2000 from entities controlled by William Lyon and William H. Lyon. In addition, one-half of the net profits in excess of six to eight percent from the development are to be paid to the seller. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, $1,770,000 was paid to the seller in accordance with the agreement.

 

The Company purchased land for a total purchase price of $17,079,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2002 from one of its unconsolidated joint ventures, resulting in a profit to the joint venture of approximately $3,537,000, all of which was allocated to the Company’s outside partner as preferred return in accordance with the joint venture agreement.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred reimbursable on-site labor costs of $73,000 and  $36,000, respectively, for providing customer service to real estate projects developed by entities controlled by William Lyon and William H. Lyon. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred reimbursable on-site labor costs of $149,000 and $77,000, respectively, for providing customer service to real estate projects developed by entities controlled by William Lyon and William H. Lyon of which $15,000 was due to the Company at June 30, 2003.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred charges of $189,000 and $183,000, respectively, related to rent on its corporate office, from a trust of which William H. Lyon is the sole beneficiary. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred charges of $376,000 and  365,000, respectively, related to rent on its corporate office, from a trust of which William H. Lyon is the sole beneficiary.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred charges of $39,000 and $67,000, respectively, related to the charter and use of aircraft owned by an affiliate of William Lyon. During the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred charges of $171,000 and  $108,000, respectively, related to the charter and use of aircraft owned by an affiliate of William Lyon.

 

The Company offers home mortgage loans to its employees and directors through its mortgage company subsidiary, Duxford Financial, Inc. These loans are made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. These loans do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features and are sold to investors typically within 7 to 15 days.

 

Note 6 — Stockholders’ Equity

 

On September 20, 2001 the Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized a program to repurchase up to 20% of the Company’s outstanding common shares. Under the plan, the stock will be purchased in the open market or privately negotiated transactions from time to time in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The timing and amounts of any purchases will be as determined by the Company’s management from time to time or may be suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice, depending on market conditions and other factors they deem relevant. The repurchased shares may be held as treasury stock and used for general corporate purposes or cancelled. As of June 30, 2003, 1,018,400 shares had been purchased and retired under this program in the amount of $19,570,000. No shares were purchased under this program during the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, certain officers and directors exercised options to purchase 111,827 and 155,261 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock at a price of $8.6875 per share in accordance with the William Lyon Homes 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. During the three months ended June 30, 2003, an officer exercised options to purchase 3,333 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $13.00 per share in accordance with the William Lyon Homes 2000 Stock Incentive Plan.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2002, certain officers and directors exercised options to purchase 59,465 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $8.6875 per share in accordance with the William Lyon Homes 2000 Stock Incentive Plan and 5,332 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $14.375 per share in accordance with the Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2002, certain officers and directors exercised options to purchase 95,671 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $8.6875 per share in accordance with the William Lyon Homes 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, 3,334 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $13.00 per share in accordance with the William Lyon Homes 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, 13,912 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $5.00 per share in accordance with the Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended, and 7,998 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $14.375 per share in accordance with the Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended.

 

Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company enters into purchase agreements with various land sellers. In some instances, and as a method of acquiring land in staged takedowns, thereby minimizing the use of funds from the Company’s revolving credit facilities and other corporate financing sources and limiting the Company’s risk, the Company transfers its right in such purchase agreements to entities owned by third parties (land banking arrangements). These entities use equity contributions and/or incur debt to finance the acquisition and development of the lots. The entities grant the Company an option to acquire lots in staged takedowns. In consideration for this option, the Company makes a non-refundable deposit equal to 20% or less of the total purchase price. Additionally, the Company may be subject to other penalties if lots are not acquired. The Company is under no obligation to purchase the balance of the lots, but would forfeit remaining deposits and be subject to penalties if the lots were not purchased. The Company does not have legal title to these entities or their assets and has not guaranteed their liabilities. The deposits and penalties related to such land banking projects have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The financial statements of these entities are not consolidated with the Company’s consolidated financial statements. A recently adopted accounting interpretation could require the consolidation of the assets, liabilities and operations of certain of the Company’s joint venture and land banking arrangements (see Notes 2 and 3 ). These land banking arrangements help the Company manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings. The use of these land banking arrangements is dependent on, among other things, the availability of capital to the option provider, general housing market conditions and geographic preferences. Summary information with respect to the Company’s land banking arrangements is as follows as of June 30, 2003 (dollars in thousands):

 

Total number of land banking projects

  

 

6

    

Total number of lots

  

 

1,149

    

Total purchase price

  

$

108,958

    

Balance of lots still under option and not purchased:

      

Number of lots

  

 

871

    

Purchase price

  

$

81,976

    

Forfeited deposits and penalties if lots were not purchased

  

$

20,298

    

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

In some jurisdictions in which the Company develops and constructs property, assessment district bonds are issued by municipalities to finance major infrastructure improvements. As a land owner benefited by these improvements, the Company is responsible for the assessments on its land. When properties are sold, the assessments are either prepaid or the buyers assume the responsibility for the related assessments. Assessment district bonds issued after May 21, 1992 are accounted for under the provisions of Statement 91-10, “Accounting for Special Assessment and Tax Increment Financing Entities” issued by the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board on May 21, 1992, and recorded as liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet, if the amounts are fixed and determinable.

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company had $35,242,000 of outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit to guarantee the Company’s financial obligations under certain land banking arrangements, joint venture agreements and other contractual arrangements in the normal course of business. Letters of credit totaling $9,289,000 related to land banking arrangements are recorded on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The beneficiary may draw upon these letters of credit in the event of a contractual default by the Company relating to each respective obligation. These letters of credit have a stated term of 12 months and have varying maturities throughout 2004, at which time the Company may be required to renew the letters of credit to coincide with the term of the respective arrangement.

 

The Company has provided unsecured environmental indemnities to certain lenders, joint venture partners and land sellers. In each case, the Company has performed due diligence on the potential environmental risks, including obtaining an independent environmental review from outside environmental consultants. These indemnities obligate the Company to reimburse the guaranteed parties for damages related to environmental matters. There is no term or damage limitation on these indemnities; however, if an environmental matter arises, the Company could have recourse against other previous owners.

 

See Notes 3 and 4 for additional information relating to the Company’s guarantee arrangements.

 

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

WILLIAM LYON HOMES

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion of results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 1, as well as the information presented in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. As used herein, “on a combined basis” means the total of operations in wholly-owned projects and in unconsolidated joint ventures.

 

Results of Operations

 

Overview and Recent Results

 

Selected financial and operating information for the Company and its unconsolidated joint ventures as of and for the periods presented is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,

 
     2003

    2002

 
     Consolidated

   

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


    Combined
Total


    Consolidated

   

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


    Combined
Total


 

Selected Financial Information

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Homes closed

     368       142       510       412       150       562  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Home sales revenue

   $ 139,681     $ 69,978     $ 209,659     $ 126,886     $ 67,353     $ 194,239  

Cost of sales

     (115,444 )     (53,884 )     (169,328 )     (110,027 )     (57,005 )     (167,032 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Gross margin

   $ 24,237     $ 16,094     $ 40,331     $ 16,859     $ 10,348     $ 27,207  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Gross margin

percentage

     17.4 %     23.0 %     19.2 %     13.3 %     15.4 %     14.0 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Number of homes closed

                                                

California

     174       142       316       239       150       389  

Arizona

     76       —         76       63       —         63  

Nevada

     118       —         118       110       —         110  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     368       142       510       412       150       562  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Average sales price

                                                

California

   $ 494,900     $ 492,800     $ 493,900     $ 362,100     $ 449,000     $ 395,600  

Arizona

     229,900       —         229,900       216,300       —         216,300  

Nevada

     305,900       —         305,900       242,900       —         242,900  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

   $ 379,600     $ 492,800     $ 411,100     $ 308,000     $ 449,000     $ 345,600  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Number of net new home orders

                                                

California

     469       189       658       326       290       616  

Arizona

     123       —         123       74       —         74  

Nevada

     167       —         167       78       —         78  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     759       189       948       478       290       768  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Average number of sales locations during period

                                                

California

     18       8       26       15       11       26  

Arizona

     7       —         7       6       —         6  

Nevada

     6       —         6       4       —         4  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     31       8       39       25       11       36  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

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     As of June 30,

     2003

   2002

     Consolidated

  

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


   Combined
Total


   Consolidated

  

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


   Combined
Total


Backlog of homes sold but not closed at end of period

                                         

California

             758              275      1,033      584      429      1,013

Arizona

     234      —        234      151      —        151

Nevada

     240      —        240      114      —        114
    

  

  

  

  

  

Total

     1,232      275      1,507      849      429      1,278
    

  

  

  

  

  

Dollar amount of homes sold but not closed at end of period (dollars in thousands)

                                         

California

   $ 327,235    $ 126,143    $ 453,378    $ 226,033    $ 194,578    $ 420,611

Arizona

     45,884      —        45,884      32,423      —        32,423

Nevada

     68,590      —        68,590      39,907      —        39,907
    

  

  

  

  

  

Total

   $ 441,709    $ 126,143    $ 567,852    $ 298,363    $ 194,578    $ 492,941
    

  

  

  

  

  

Lots controlled at end of period

                                         

Owned lots

                                         

California

     2,406      1,447      3,853      1,855      1,644      3,499

Arizona

     988      —        988      852      —     

 

852

Nevada

     1,623      —        1,623      1,269      —        1,269
    

  

  

  

  

  

Total

     5,017      1,447      6,464      3,976      1,644      5,620
    

  

  

  

  

  

Optioned lots(1)

                                         

California

                   4,060                    2,201

Arizona

                   3,981                    4,337

Nevada

                   26                    66
                  

                

Total

                   8,067                    6,604
                  

                

Total lots controlled

                                         

California

                   7,913                    5,700

Arizona

                   4,969                    5,189

Nevada

                   1,649                    1,335
                  

                

Total

                   14,531                    12,224
                  

                


(1)   Optioned lots may be purchased by the Company as consolidated projects or may be purchased by newly formed unconsolidated joint ventures.

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30,

 
     2003

    2002

 
     Consolidated

   

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


    Combined
Total


    Consolidated

   

Unconsolidated

Joint

Ventures


    Combined
Total


 

Selected Financial Information

(dollars in thousands)

                                                

Homes closed

     552       273       825       713       254       967  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Home sales revenue

   $ 210,104     $ 139,339     $ 349,443     $ 217,035     $ 117,311     $ 334,346  

Cost of sales

     (173,817 )     (107,677 )     (281,494 )     (187,121 )     (99,981 )     (287,102 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Gross margin

   $ 36,287     $ 31,662     $ 67,949     $ 29,914     $ 17,330     $ 47,244  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Gross margin

percentage

     17.3 %     22.7 %     19.4 %     13.8 %     14.8 %     14.1 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Number of homes closed

                                                

California

     247       273       520       392       254       646  

Arizona

     124       —         124       126       —         126  

Nevada

     181       —         181       195       —         195  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     552       273       825       713       254       967  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Average sales price

                                                

California

   $ 518,600     $ 510,400     $ 514,300     $ 365,200     $ 461,900     $ 403,200  

Arizona

     229,700       —         229,700       202,600       —         202,600  

Nevada

     295,700       —         295,700       247,900       —         247,900  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

   $ 380,600     $ 510,400     $ 423,600     $ 304,400     $ 461,900     $ 345,800  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Number of net new home orders

                                                

California

     805       353       1,158       777       586       1,363  

Arizona

     221       —         221       159       —         159  

Nevada

     326       —         326       181       —         181  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     1,352       353       1,705       1,117       586       1,703  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Average number of sales locations during period

                                                

California

     17       8       25       16       12       28  

Arizona

     6       —         6       7       —         7  

Nevada

     6       —         6       5       —         5  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total

     29       8       37       28       12       40  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

On a combined basis, the number of net new home orders for the six months ended June 30, 2003 increased slightly to 1,705 homes from 1,703 homes for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The number of homes closed on a combined basis for the six months ended June 30, 2003, decreased 14.7% to 825 homes from 967 homes for the six months ended June 30, 2002. On a combined basis, the backlog of homes sold but not closed as of June 30, 2003 was 1,507, up 17.9% from 1,278 homes a year earlier, and up 41.0% from 1,069 homes at March 31, 2003.

 

Homes in backlog are generally closed within three to six months. The dollar amount of backlog of homes sold but not closed on a combined basis as of June 30, 2003 was $567.9 million, up 15.2% from $492.9 million as of June 30, 2002 and up 37.4% from $413.4 million as of March 31, 2003. The cancellation rate of buyers who contracted to buy a home but did not close escrow at the Company’s projects was approximately 19% during 2002 and 16% during the six months ended June 30, 2003. The inventory of completed and unsold homes was 9 homes as of June 30, 2003.

 

While the Company experienced an 8% reduction in the average number of sales locations to 37 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to 40 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company’s number of new home orders per average sales location increased to 46.1 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to 42.6 for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The reduction in the average number of sales

 

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locations was caused primarily by (i) accelerated sales and close-outs at certain of the Company projects and (ii) delays in land acquisitions and development of certain projects in previous periods as a result of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the economic slow-down in the months thereafter. In many of the markets in which the Company operates, the demand for housing exceeds the current supply of housing. At June 30, 2003 the Company had 46 sales locations.

 

In general, housing demand is adversely affected by increases in interest rates and housing prices. Interest rates, the length of time that assets remain in inventory, and the proportion of inventory that is financed affect the Company’s interest cost. If the Company is unable to raise sales prices sufficiently to compensate for higher costs or if mortgage interest rates increase significantly, affecting prospective buyers’ ability to adequately finance home purchases, the Company’s sales, gross margins and operating results may be adversely impacted.

 

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 to Three Months Ended June 30, 2002

 

Operating revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2003 was $158.7 million, an increase of $29.2 million, or 22.5%, from operating revenue of $129.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002. Revenue from sales of homes increased $12.8 million, or 10.1%, to $139.7 million in the 2003 period from $126.9 million in the 2002 period. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the average sales price of consolidated homes to $379,600 in the 2003 period from $308,000 in the 2002 period, offset by a decrease in the number of consolidated homes closed to 368 in the 2003 period from 412 in the 2002 period. Revenue from sales of lots, land and other increased to $17.0 million in the 2003 period from $0.5 million in the 2002 period due to the bulk sale of land in one of the Company’s developments. Management fee income increased by $0.1 million to $2.1 million in the 2003 period from $2.0 million in the 2002 period primarily due to an increase in the average sales prices for homes closed in the unconsolidated joint ventures to $492,800 in the 2003 period from $449,000 in the 2002 period. The increase in the average sales price of homes closed both in consolidated projects and unconsolidated joint venture projects was due primarily to (i) price appreciation in certain projects and (ii) a change in product mix.

 

Total operating income increased to $22.6 million in the 2003 period from $9.5 million in the 2002 period. The excess of revenue from sales of homes over the related cost of sales (gross margin) increased by $7.3 million to $24.2 million in the 2003 period from $16.9 million in the 2002 period primarily due to (i) an increase in the average sales prices of consolidated homes to $379,600 in the 2003 period from $308,000 in the 2002 period, and (ii) an increase in gross margin percentages to 17.4% in the 2003 period from 13.3% in the 2002 period, offset by a decrease in the number of consolidated homes closed to 368 homes in the 2003 period from 412 homes in the 2002 period. The increase in the period-over-period gross margin percentage reflects the impact of improved economic conditions experienced since the first quarter of 2002. The excess of revenue from the sales of lots, land and other over the related cost of sales (gross margin) increased by $6.4 million to $6.2 million in the 2003 period primarily due to the bulk sale of land in one of the Company’s developments. Sales and marketing expenses increased by $1.0 million to $6.2  million in the 2003 period from $5.2 million in the 2002 period primarily due to increases in advertising and sales commissions. General and administrative expenses increased by $3.7 million to $11.3 million in the 2003 period from $7.6 million in the 2002 period, primarily as a result of an increase in accrued bonuses related to higher earnings and increases in salaries and related employee benefits. Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures amounting to $7.6 million was recognized in the 2003 period, up from $3.6 million in the comparable period for 2002, primarily as a result of an increase in the average sales prices for homes closed in the unconsolidated joint ventures to $492,800 in the 2003 period from $449,000 in the 2002 period and an increase in the gross margin percentages to 23.0% in the 2003 period from 15.4% in the 2002 period, offset by a decrease in the number of homes closed to 142  in the 2003 period from 150 in the 2002 period. The increase in period-over-period gross margin percentage reflects the impact of improved economic conditions experienced since the first quarter of 2002.

 

Total interest incurred increased to $12.4  million in the 2003 period from $5.6 million in the 2002 period primarily as a result of an increase in the average principal balance of debt outstanding in the 2003 period

 

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compared to the 2002 period and an increase in the average balance outstanding under land banking arrangements in the 2003 period compared to the 2002 period. All interest incurred was capitalized in the 2003 and 2002 periods.

 

At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal tax purposes of approximately $5.2 million and $8.5 million, respectively, which expire in 2009. In addition, unused recognized built-in losses in the amount of $23.9 million are available to offset future income and expire between 2009 and 2011. The utilization of these losses is limited to $3.2 million of taxable income per year; however, any portion of such permitted amount of the loss utilization that is not used in any year may be carried forward to increase permitted utilization in future years through 2011. The elimination during 2002 of the remaining valuation allowances for deferred tax assets reduced the Company’s estimated overall effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2002 from 39.3% to 27.0%. The Company’s ability to utilize the foregoing tax benefits will depend upon the amount of its future taxable income and may be limited under certain circumstances.

 

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company’s net income increased to $13.8  million in the 2003 period from $7.0 million in the 2002 period.

 

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

 

Operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $231.2 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 4.6%, from operating revenue of $221.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002. Revenue from sales of homes decreased $6.9 million, or 3.2%, to $210.1 million in the 2003 period from $217.0 million in the 2002 period. This decrease was primarily due to an decrease in the number of consolidated homes closed to 552 in the 2003 period from 713 in the 2002 period, offset by an increase in the average sales price of consolidated homes to $380,600 in the 2003 period from $304,400 in the 2002 period. Revenues from sales of lots, land and other increased to $17.0 million in the 2003 period from $0.5 million in the 2002 period due to the bulk sale of land in one of the Company’s developments. Management fee income increased by $0.5 million to $4.1 million in the 2003 period from $3.6 million in the 2002 period primarily due to an increase in the number of unconsolidated joint venture homes closed to 273 in the 2003 period from 254 in the 2002 period, along with an increase in the average sales price for homes closed in the unconsolidated joint ventures to $510,400 in the 2003 period from $461,900 in the 2002 period. The increase in the average sales price of homes closed both in consolidated projects and joint venture projects was due primarily to (i) price appreciation in certain projects and (ii) a change in product mix.

 

Total operating income increased to $30.2 million in the 2003 period from $13.1 million in the 2002 period. The excess of revenue from sales of homes over the related cost of sales (gross margin) increased by $6.4 million to $36.3 million in the 2003 period from $29.9 million in the 2002 period primarily due to (i) an increase in the average sales price of consolidated homes to $380,600 in the 2003 period from $304,400 in the 2002 period, and (ii) an increase in gross margin percentage to 17.3% in the 2003 period from 13.8% in the 2002 period, offset by a decrease in the number of consolidated homes closed to 552 in the 2003 period from 713 in the 2002 period. The increase in the period-over-period gross margin percentage reflects the impact of improved economic conditions experienced since the first quarter of 2002. The excess of revenue from the sales of lots, land and other over the related cost of sales (gross margin) increased by $6.5 million to $6.2 million in the 2003 period primarily due to the bulk sale of land in one of the Company’s projects. Sales and marketing expenses increased by $0.4 million to $10.3 million in the 2003 period from $9.9 million in the 2002 period primarily due to model operation costs. General and administrative expenses increased by $5.6 million to $21.2 million in the 2003 period from $15.6 million in the 2002 period, primarily as a result of an increase in accrued bonuses related to higher earnings and increases in salaries and related employee benefits. Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures amounting to $15.1 million was recognized in the 2003 period, up from $5.5 million in the comparable period for 2002, primarily as a result of an increase in the number of homes closed to 273 in the 2003 period from 254 in the 2002 period, an increase in the average sales price for homes closed in the unconsolidated joint ventures to $510,400 in the 2003 period from $461,900 in the 2002 period, and an increase in the gross margin percentage to 22.7% in the 2003 period from 14.8% in the 2002 period. The increase in period-over-period gross

 

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margin percentage reflects the impact of improved economic conditions experienced since the first quarter of 2002. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, one of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company is a member completed a land sale to the Company for $17.1 million resulting in a profit of approximately $3.5 million, all of which was allocated to the Company’s outside partner as preferred return in accordance with the joint venture agreement.

 

Total interest incurred increased to $22.2 million in the 2003 period from $11.2 million in the 2002 primarily as a result of an increase in the average principal balance of debt outstanding in the 2003 period compared to the 2002 period and an increase in the average balance outstanding under land banking arrangements in the 2003 period compared to the 2002 period. All interest incurred was capitalized in the 2003 and 2002 periods.

 

As discussed above, the Company had substantial net operating loss carryforwards for federal tax purposes which were utilized to reduce taxable income during the year ended December 31, 2002. As a result of the reduction in the valuation allowance associated with such utilized net operating loss carryforwards, the Company’s overall effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was approximately 25.7%.

 

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company’s net income increased to $18.7 million in the 2003 period from $10.1 million in the 2002 period.

 

Financial Condition and Liquidity

 

The Company provides for its ongoing cash requirements principally from internally generated funds from the sales of real estate, outside borrowings and by forming new joint ventures with venture partners that provide a substantial portion of the capital required for certain projects. The Company currently has outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) and maintains secured revolving credit facilities (“Revolving Credit Facilities”).

 

The ability of the Company to meet its obligations on its indebtedness will depend to a large degree on its future performance which in turn will be subject, in part, to factors beyond its control, such as prevailing economic conditions either nationally or in regions in which the Company operates, the outbreak of war or other hostilities involving the United States, mortgage and other interest rates, changes in prices of homebuilding materials, weather, the occurrence of events such as landslides, soil subsidence and earthquakes that are uninsurable, not economically insurable or not subject to effective indemnification agreements, availability of labor and homebuilding materials, changes in governmental laws and regulations, the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals and the opening of projects, and the availability and cost of land for future development.

 

Senior Notes

 

The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation, (“California Lyon”) filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of $250.0 million of Senior Notes which became effective on March 12, 2003. The offering closed on March 17, 2003 and was fully subscribed and issued. The notes were issued at a price of 98.493% to the public, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $246.2 million. The purchase price reflected a discount to yield 11% under the effective interest method and the notes have been reflected net of the unamortized discount in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

The 10 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013 are senior unsecured obligations of California Lyon and are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation (“Delaware Lyon”) and the parent company of California Lyon, and all of its existing and certain of its future restricted subsidiaries. The notes and the guarantees rank senior to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ debt that is expressly subordinated to the notes and the guarantees, but are effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ senior secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing that

 

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indebtedness. At June 30, 2003, the Company had approximately $133.2 million of secured indebtedness and approximately $87.7 million of additional secured indebtedness available to be borrowed under the Company’s credit facilities, as limited by the Company’s borrowing base formulas. Interest on the 10 3/4% Senior Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing October 1, 2003.

 

Except as set forth in the Indenture governing the 10 3/4% Senior Notes (“Indenture”), the 10 3/4% Senior Notes are not redeemable prior to April 1, 2008. Thereafter, the 10 3/4% Senior Notes will be redeemable at the option of California Lyon, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, on or before April 1, 2006, California Lyon may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.75% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

Upon a change of control as described in the Indenture, California Lyon may be required to offer to purchase the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

If the Company’s consolidated tangible net worth falls below $75.0 million for any two consecutive fiscal quarters, California Lyon will be required to make an offer to purchase up to 10% of the notes originally issued at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

 

The Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of Delaware Lyon and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase its stock; (iii) make investments; (iv) sell assets; (v) incur liens; (vi) enter into agreements restricting the ability of Delaware Lyon’s restricted subsidiaries (other than California Lyon) to pay dividends; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (ix) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of Delaware Lyon’s and California Lyon’s assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications as described in the Indenture.

 

The foregoing summary is not a complete description of the terms of the 10 3/4% Senior Notes and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indenture.

 

The net proceeds of the offering were used as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Repayment of revolving credit facilities

   $ 104,354

Repayment of 12 1/2% Senior Notes

     70,279

Repayment of construction notes payable

     28,000

Repayment of purchase money notes payable—land acquisitions

     26,000

Repayment of unsecured line of credit

     9,500

Underwriting discount

     6,875

Offering costs

     1,225
    

     $ 246,233
    

 

Revolving Credit Facilities

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company has three revolving credit facilities which have an aggregate maximum loan commitment of $275.0 million and mature at various dates. A $150.0 million revolving line of credit matures in September 2006, a $75.0 million bank revolving line of credit matures in June 2004 and a $50.0 million bank revolving line of credit initially “matures” in September 2004, after which the amounts available for borrowing begin to reduce. Each facility is secured by first deeds of trust on real estate for the specific projects funded by each respective facility and pledges of net sale proceeds and related property. Borrowings under the facilities are limited by the availability of sufficient real estate collateral, which is determined constantly throughout the facility period. The composition of the collateral borrowing base is limited

 

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to certain parameters in the facility agreement and is based upon the lesser of the direct costs of the real estate collateral (such as land, lots under development, developed lots or homes) or a percentage of the appraised value of the collateral, which varies depending upon the stage of construction. Repayment of advances is upon the earliest of the close of escrow of individual lots and homes within the collateral pool, the maturity date of loans for individual lots and homes within the collateral pool or the facility maturity date. Also, each credit facility includes financial covenants, which may limit the amount that may be borrowed thereunder. Outstanding advances bear interest at various rates, which approximate the prime rate. As of June 30, 2003, $133.2 million was outstanding under these credit facilities, with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.212%, and the undrawn availability was $87.7 million as limited by the borrowing base formulas. Delaware Lyon has guaranteed on an unsecured basis California Lyon’s obligations under certain of the revolving credit facilities and has provided an unsecured environmental indemnity in favor of the lender under the $75.0 million bank line of credit. The Company is required to comply with a number of covenants under these revolving credit facilities.

 

Revolving Mortgage Warehouse Credit Facility

 

The Company, through its subsidiary and one of its unconsolidated joint ventures, has a $20.0 million revolving mortgage warehouse credit facility with a bank to fund its mortgage origination operations, $10.0 million of which is committed (lender obligated to lend if stated conditions are satisfied) and $10.0 million of which is not committed (lender advances are optional even if stated conditions are otherwise satisfied). Mortgage loans are generally held for a short period of time and are typically sold to investors within 7 to 15 days following funding. Borrowings are secured by the related mortgage loans held for sale. At June 30, 2003 the outstanding balance was $5.7 million. The facility, which has a current maturity date of May 31, 2004, also contains financial covenants requiring the borrowers to maintain a combined net worth, as defined, meeting or exceeding the greater of $1.5 million and 5% of combined total liabilities, as defined, and liquidity, as defined, meeting or exceeding $1.5 million. This facility is non-recourse and is not guaranteed by the Company.

 

Land Banking Arrangements

 

The Company enters into purchase agreements with various land sellers. In some instances, and as a method of acquiring land in staged takedowns, thereby minimizing the use of funds from the Company’s revolving credit facilities and other corporate financing sources and limiting the Company’s risk, the Company transfers the Company’s right in such purchase agreements to entities owned by third parties (“land banking arrangements”). These entities use equity contributions and/or incur debt to finance the acquisition and development of the lots. The entities grant the Company an option to acquire lots in staged takedowns. In consideration for this option, the Company makes a non-refundable deposit equal to 20% or less of the total purchase price. Additionally, the Company may be subject to other penalties if lots are not acquired. The Company is under no obligation to purchase the balance of the lots, but would forfeit remaining deposits and be subject to penalties if the lots were not purchased. The Company does not have legal title to these entities or their assets and has not guaranteed their liabilities. The deposits and penalties related to such land banking projects have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The financial statements of these entities are not consolidated with the Company’s consolidated financial statements. A recently adopted accounting interpretation could require the consolidation of the assets, liabilities and operations of certain of the Company’s joint venture and land banking arrangements. See “Recently Issued Accounting Standards.” These land banking arrangements help the Company manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings. The use of these land banking arrangements is dependent on, among other things, the availability of capital to the option provider, general housing market conditions and geographic preferences. Summary information with respect to the Company’s land banking arrangements is as follows as of June 30, 2003 (dollars in thousands):

 

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Total number of land banking projects

     6
    

Total number of lots

     1,149
    

Total purchase price

   $ 108,958
    

Balance of lots still under option and not purchased:

      

Number of lots

     871
    

Purchase price

   $ 81,976
    

Forfeited deposits and penalties if lots are not purchased

   $ 20,298
    

 

Joint Venture Financing

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries were general partners or members in 20 active joint ventures involved in the development and sale of residential projects. As described more fully in “Recently Issued Accounting Standards”, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“Interpretation No. 46”) three joint ventures created after January 31, 2003 have been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities and operations of these three joint ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2003 and for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The Company has not yet determined the anticipated impact of adopting Interpretation No. 46 for arrangements existing as of January 31, 2003. However, such adoption may require the consolidation in the Company’s third quarter financial statements of the assets, liabilities and operations of certain existing homebuilding and land development joint ventures. Because the Company already recognizes its proportionate share of joint venture earnings and losses under the equity method of accounting, the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 will not affect the Company’s consolidated net income. The financial statements of joint ventures in which the Company has a 50% or less voting or economic interest (and thus are not controlled by the Company) and which were created prior to February 1, 2003, and the financial statements of joint ventures which have not been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary are not consolidated with the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Income allocations and cash distributions to the Company from the unconsolidated joint ventures are based on predetermined formulas between the Company and its joint venture partners as specified in the applicable partnership or operating agreements. The Company generally receives, after partners’ priority returns and returns of partners’ capital, approximately 50% of the profits and cash flows from joint ventures. See Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for condensed combined financial information for the three joint ventures whose financial statements have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements. See Note 3 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for condensed combined financial information for the unconsolidated joint ventures. Based upon current estimates, substantially all future development and construction costs incurred by the joint ventures will be funded by the venture partners or from the proceeds of construction financing obtained by the joint ventures.

 

The three joint ventures which have been determined to be VIEs are each engaged in homebuilding and land development activities which will result in an estimated total of 265 homes at completion. The homes are expected to be constructed and sold in phases over a two-to-three year period with approximate base sales prices ranging from $390,000 to $473,000. No homes have closed as of June 30, 2003. These joint ventures have not obtained construction financing from outside lenders, but are financing their activities through equity contributions from each of the joint venture partners. Creditors of these VIE’s have no recourse against the general credit of the Company.

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company’s investment in and advances to the unconsolidated joint ventures was $55.9 million and the venture partners’ investment in such joint ventures was $71.3 million. Eleven of these joint ventures are in the form of limited partnerships of which the Company or one of its subsidiaries are general

 

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partner. As of June 30, 2003, these joint ventures had obtained financing from construction lenders which amounted to $132.4 million of outstanding indebtedness. While historically all liabilities of these partnerships have been satisfied out of the assets of such partnerships and while the Company believes that this will continue in the future, the Company or one of its subsidiaries, as general partner, is potentially responsible for all liabilities and indebtedness of these partnerships. In addition, Delaware Lyon has provided unsecured environmental indemnities to some of the lenders who provide loans to the partnerships. Delaware Lyon has also provided completion guarantees for some of the limited partnerships under their credit facilities.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2002, one of the Company’s existing unconsolidated joint ventures (“Existing Venture”) was restructured such that the Company is required to purchase the 538 lots owned by the Existing Venture on a specified takedown basis through October 15, 2003 at a purchase price equal to the future cost of such lots including a 20% preferred return on invested capital to the outside partner of the Existing Venture (estimated to be $178.6 million, including an estimated preferred return of $36.9 million). During the year ended December 31, 2002, the first 242 lots were purchased from the Existing Venture for $64.5 million, which includes a $12.5 million preferred return to the outside partner of the Existing Venture. The 242 lots were purchased by a newly formed joint venture (“New Venture”) between the Company and an outside partner. The Company is required to purchase the 242 lots owned by the New Venture on a specified takedown basis through May 15, 2004 at a purchase price equal to $74.2 million plus a 13 1/2% preferred return on invested capital to the outside partner of the New Venture. Because the Company is required to purchase the lots owned by both the Existing Venture and the New Venture, and the Company now controls both ventures, the financial statements of both ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2003, including real estate inventories of $80.1 million and minority interest in consolidated joint ventures of $67.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2002, an additional 44 lots were purchased from the Existing Venture for $19.8 million, which includes a $4.0 million preferred return to the outside partner of the Existing Venture. The 44 lots were purchased through a land banking arrangement. During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company purchased 74 lots from the New Venture for $23.2 million, all of which was paid to the outside partner as a return of capital. The intercompany sales and related profits have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2003, California Lyon and two unaffiliated parties formed a series of limited liability companies (“Development LLCs”) for the purpose of acquiring three parcels of land totaling 236 acres in Irvine and Tustin, California (formerly part of the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station) and developing the land into 1,910 residential homesites. The development process is anticipated to be completed by mid 2004 at which time California Lyon will be required under certain specific conditions to purchase approximately one half in value of the lots. California Lyon has an indirect, minority interest in the Development LLCs, which are the borrowers under two secured lines of credit. Advances under the lines of credit are to be used to pay acquisition and development costs and expenses. The lines of credit are secured by deeds of trust on the real property and improvements thereon owned by the Development LLCs, as well as pledges of all net sale proceeds, related contracts and other ancillary property. The maximum commitment amounts under the lines of credit are limited by specified agreed debt-to-value ratios. The maximum commitment amount under the line of credit that closed in January 2003 (“First Line of Credit”) is $35.0 million. Subject to specified terms and conditions, California Lyon and the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLC that is the borrower under the First Line of Credit, including certain affiliates of such other members, each (i) have guaranteed to the bank the repayment of the Development LLC’s indebtedness under the First Line of Credit, completion of certain infrastructure improvements to the land, payment of necessary loan remargining obligations, and the Development LLC’s performance under its environmental indemnity and covenants, and (ii) have agreed to take all actions and pay all amounts to assure that the Development LLC is in compliance with financial covenants. The maximum commitment amount under the line of credit that closed in March 2003 (“Second Line of Credit”) is $105.0 million. Although the guarantee obligations of the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLC that is the borrower under the Second Line of Credit, and certain of their affiliates, are similar in nature to those under the First Line of Credit, California Lyon does not have any such guarantee obligations to the banks under the Second Line of Credit. However, California Lyon has posted letters of credit equal to approximately $24.6 million to secure its obligations as well as the Development LLCs’

 

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obligations to the bank under both lines of credit. Further, California Lyon and the other direct and indirect members of the Development LLCs, including certain affiliates of such other members, have entered into reimbursement and indemnity agreements to allocate any liability arising from each line of credit, including the related guarantees and letters of credit. Delaware Lyon has entered into joinder agreements to be jointly and severally liable for California Lyon’s obligations under the reimbursement and indemnity agreements. While the reimbursement and indemnity agreements provide that liability is generally allocated in accordance with the members’ percentage interests in the Development LLCs’ distributions, Delaware Lyon and California Lyon may be liable for the full amount of the obligations guaranteed to the banks in certain specified circumstances, such as those involving the default, willful misconduct or gross negligence of California Lyon. As of June 30, 2003, the outstanding indebtedness under the First Line of Credit was $32.5 million and the outstanding indebtedness under the Second Line of Credit was $98.4 million.

 

Assessment District Bonds

 

In some jurisdictions in which the Company develops and constructs property, assessment district bonds are issued by municipalities to finance major infrastructure improvements and fees. Such financing has been an important part of financing master-planned communities due to the long-term nature of the financing, favorable interest rates when compared to the Company’s other sources of funds and the fact that the bonds are sold, administered and collected by the relevant government entity. As a landowner benefited by the improvements, the Company is responsible for the assessments on its land. When the Company’s homes or other properties are sold, the assessments are either prepaid or the buyers assume the responsibility for the related assessments. See Note 6 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

 

Cash Flows — Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 to Six Months Ended

June 30, 2002

 

Net cash used in operating activities increased to $179.1 million in the 2003 period from $79.9 million in the 2002 period. The change was primarily as a result of increased expenditures in real estate inventories in the 2003 period.

 

Net cash provided by investing activities increased to $37.2 million in the 2003 period from $17.8 million in the 2002 period. The change was primarily as a result of increased net cash received from unconsolidated joint ventures in the 2003 period.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities increased to $136.4 million in the 2003 period from $56.3 million in the 2002 period, primarily as a result of the issuance of senior notes offset by the repayment of secured debt during the 2003 period.

 

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Description of Projects

 

The Company’s homebuilding projects usually take two to five years to develop. The following table presents project information relating to each of the Company’s homebuilding divisions as of June 30, 2003 and only includes projects with lots owned at June 30, 2003 or homes closed for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Consolidated projects include projects in consolidated variable interest entities (see Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”).

 

Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog

at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Consolidated:

                           

Orange County

                           

Terraza at Vista del Verde,
Yorba Linda

  2001   106   106   0   0   6   $565,000—615,000

Monticello, Irvine

  2002   112   112   0   0   14   $330,000—390,000

Montellano at Talega,
San Clemente

  2002   61   42   18   19   14   $890,000—960,000

Mirador at Talega,
San Clemente

  2003   76   0   0   76   0   $805,000—885,000

Sterling Glen, Ladera Ranch

  2002   102   102   0   0   11   $502,000—535,000

Davenport, Ladera Ranch

  2003   163   0   71   163   0   $310,000—360,000

Walden Park, Ladera Ranch

  2003   109   0   0   109   0   $455,000—485,000

Weatherhaven, Ladera Ranch

  2002   71   21   48   50   18   $485,000—565,000

Laurel at Quail Hill, Irvine

  2003   83   6   61   73   6   $545,000—601,000

Linden at Quail Hill, Irvine

  2003   100   13   42   63   13   $576,000—656,000

Ambridge at Quail Hill, Irvine

  2004   128   0   0   8   0   $375,000—435,000

Altamura @ Nellie Gail Ranch, Laguna Hills

  2003   52   0   7   10   0   $1,365,000—1,550,000

Riverside County

                           

Providence Ranch, Corona

  2002   97   92   3   5   0   $255,000—365,000

Providence Ranch North, Corona

  2002   83   83   0   0   2   $246,000—300,000

Providence Ranch III, Corona

  2003   67   0   64   67   0   $290,000—365,000

San Bernardino County

                           

Echo Glen—Chino(6)

  2003   89   0   0   89   0   $390,000—445,000

Ventura County

                           

Cantada, Oxnard

  2002   113   113   0   0   1   $343,000—363,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total consolidated

      1,612   690   314   732   85    
       
 
 
 
 
   

Unconsolidated joint ventures:

                           

Orange County

                           

Beachside, Huntington Beach

  2001   86   86   0   0   5   $620,000—640,000

Riverside County

                           

Heartland 1, North Corona

  2003   172   0   0   172   0   $265,000—290,000

Heartland 2, North Corona

  2003   167   0   0   167   0   $275,000—310,000

Ventura County

                           

Quintana, Thousand Oaks

  2001   90   90   0   0   33   $555,000—650,000

Coronado, Oxnard

  2002   110   96   13   14   22   $435,000—460,000

Cantabria, Oxnard

  2002   87   87   0   0   13   $350,000—370,000

Los Angeles County

                           

Toscana, Moorpark

  2002   70   62   8   8   36   $518,000—553,000

Oakmont @ Westridge, Valencia

  2003   87   0   17   87   0   $750,000—860,000

Creekside, Santa Clarita

  2003   141   0   0   141   0   $270,000—315,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

      1,010   421   38   589   109    
       
 
 
 
 
   

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION TOTAL

      2,622   1,111   352   1,321   194    
       
 
 
 
 
   

 

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Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog

at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Consolidated:

                           

San Joaquin County

                           

Lyon Villas, Tracy

  1999   135   129   0   6   0   $270,000—310,000

Lyon Estates, Tracy

  1997   120   90   0   30   0   $291,000—327,000

Ironwood II, Lathrop

  2003   88   6   54   82   6   $268,000—307,000

Lyon Estates at Stonebridge, Lathrop

  2001   146   103   42   43   21   $284,000—324,000

Lyon Estates at Stonebridge (Unit 9), Lathrop

  2003   72   0   6   0   0   $294,000—334,000

Contra Costa County

                           

The Bluffs, Hercules

  2003   80   13   32   67   13   $602,000—654,000

The Shores, Hercules

  2003   110   16   47   94   16   $565,000—623,000

Sacramento County

                           

Lyon Palazzo, Natomas

  2001   100   100   0   0   9   $273,000—322,000

Santa Clara County

                           

The Ranch at Silver Creek, San Jose

                           

Provance

  2003   94   0   13   94   0   $900,000—960,000

Portofino

  2003   44   0   8   3   0   $1,125,000—1,230,000

Mariposa Duets

  2003   78   0   9   78   0   $580,000—670,000

Siena

  2003   61   0   10   61   0   $605,000—695,000

Casa Bella Townhomes

  2003   56   0   6   56   0   $540,000—645,000

Esperanza

  2004   74   0   0   74   0   $710,000—845,000

Montesa

  2004   54   0   0   54   0   $775,000—900,000

Hacienda

  2004   33   0   0   33   0   $1,250,000—1,339,000

Tesoro Duets C

  2004   44   0   0   44   0   $657,000—699,000
       
 
 
 
 
   
        538   0   46   497   0    
       
 
 
 
 
   

Stanislaus County

                           

Lyon Seasons, Modesto

  2002   71   59   10   12   14   $296,000—339,000

Walker Ranch, Patterson

  2003   119   0   0   119   0   $285,000—345,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total consolidated

      1,579   516   237   950   79    
       
 
 
 
 
   

 

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Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (continued)

Unconsolidated joint ventures:

                           

Contra Costa County

                           

Lyon Dorado,
San Ramon

  2001   54   54   0   0   1   $788,000—1,003,000

Olde Ivy, Brentwood

  2003   77   0   16   77   0   $308,000—348,000

Heartland, Brentwood

  2003   76   0   14   76   0   $314,000—348,000

Gables, Brentwood

  2003   99   0   8   99   0   $317,000—384,000

Overlook, Hercules

  2003   133   0   19   133   0   $508,000—553,000

Solano County

                           

Cascade/Paradise Valley, Fairfield

  2003   9   2   4   7   2   $586,000—626,000

Brook, Fairfield

  2001   121   121   0   0   7   $312,000—359,000

El Dorado County

                           

Lyon Casina,
El Dorado Hills

  2001   123   66   45   57   26   $365,000—405,000

Lyon Prima,
El Dorado Hills

  2001   137   50   29   87   11   $405,000—441,000

Placer County

                           

Pinehurst at
Morgan Creek

  2003   117   0   5   117   0   $486,000—578,000

Cypress at
Morgan Creek

  2003   73   0   0   73   0   $451,000—511,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

      1,019   293   140   726   47    
       
 
 
 
 
   

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION TOTAL

      2,598   809   377   1,676   126    
       
 
 
 
 
   

 

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Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog

at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


SAN DIEGO

Consolidated:

                           

Riverside County

                           

Horsethief Canyon Ranch Series “400”, Corona

  1995   554   554   0   0   1   $280,000—307,000

Sycamore Ranch, Fallbrook

  1997   195   167   24   28   9   $509,000—690,000

Bridle Creek, Corona

  2003   274   0   0   96   0   $413,000—475,000

Willow Glen, Temecula

  2003   74   8   28   66   8   $321,000—347,000

Tessera, Beaumont

  2003   168   16   47   61   16   $198,000—222,000

Sedona, Murietta

  2003   138   0   14   64   0   $348,000—418,000

Montecito Ranch, Corona(6)

  2003   83   0   0   83   0   $413,000—432,000

San Diego County

                           

The Groves, Escondido

  2001   92   92   0   0   25   $367,000—382,000

The Orchards, Escondido

  2002   79   39   30   40   17   $413,000—432,000

Vineyards, Escondido

  2002   73   7   7   66   7   $461,000—499,000

Meadows, Escondido

  2003   44   0   0   44   0   $378,000—428,000

Sonora Ridge, Chula Vista

  2003   168   0   57   86   0   $378,000—428,000

Boardwalk-Spectrum 90, San Diego(6)

  2004   90   0   0   90   0   $430,000—473,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total consolidated

      2,032   883   207   724   83    
       
 
 
 
 
   

Unconsolidated joint ventures:

                           

San Diego County

                           

Providence, San Diego

  2001   123   120   3   3   46   $587,000—627,000

Tanglewood, San Diego

  2002   161   74   62   87   45   $396,000—445,000

Summerwood, San Diego

  2002   95   53   32   42   26   $430,000—473,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

Total unconsolidated joint ventures.

      379   247   97   132   117    
       
 
 
 
 
   

SAN DIEGO REGION TOTAL

      2,411   1,130   304   856   200    
       
 
 
 
 
   

 

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Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog

at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


ARIZONA

Consolidated:

                           

Maricopa County

                           

Sage Creek—Arcadia, Avondale

  2000   167   167   0   0   1   $137,000—160,000

Mesquite Grove—Parada, Chandler

  2001   112   71   35   41   33   $187,000—231,000

Mesquite Grove—Estates, Chandler

  2001   93   50   24   43   18   $291,000—327,000

Power Ranch, Gilbert

  2001   103   72   22   31   21   $177,000—235,000

Tramonto, Phoenix

  2001   76   54   19   22   22   $191,000—254,000

Country Place, Tolleson

  2001   115   58   57   57   29   $118,000—140,000

Gateway Crossing I, Gilbert

  2003   236   0   52   74   0   $127,000—164,000

Gateway Crossing II, Gilbert

  2003   165   0   2   38   0   $166,000—182,000

Mountaingate, Surprise

  2004   682   0   23   682   0   $244,000—326,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

ARIZONA REGION TOTAL

      1,749   472   234   988   124    
       
 
 
 
 
   

 

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Project (County) Product


 

Year of

First

Delivery


 

Estimated

Number of

Homes at

Completion(1)


 

Units

Closed

as of

June 30,

2003


 

Backlog

at

June 30,

2003(2)(3)


 

Lots Owned

as of

June 30,

2003(4)


 

Homes Closed

for the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2003


 

Sales Price

Range(5)


NEVADA

Consolidated:

                           

Clark County

                           

Topaz Ridge at Summerlin,
Las Vegas

  2002   89   56   18   33   17   $562,000—620,000

Annendale, North
Las Vegas

  2001   194   129   37   65   43   $178,000—201,000

Santalina at Summerlin, Las Vegas

  2002   74   39   35   35   38   $265,000—291,000

Encanto at Summerlin, Las Vegas

  2003   79   33   31   46   33   $350,000—373,000

Calimesa, North
Las Vegas

  2003   90   44   45   46   44   $165,000—181,000

Iron Mountain,
Las Vegas

  2003   70   6   23   64   6   $332,000—387,000

Vista Verde,
Las Vegas

  2003   122   0   6   122   0   $275,000—317,000

Miraleste,
Las Vegas

  2003   122   0   0   122   0   $350,000—385,000

The Classics, North Las Vegas

  2003   227   0   33   227   0   $167,000—189,000

The Springs, North Las Vegas

  2003   209   0   5   209   0   $158,000—188,000

The Estates, North
Las Vegas

  2003   176   0   7   150   0   $185,000—209,000

The Cottages, North Las Vegas

  2003   360   0   0   360   0   $132,000—149,000

Granada at Summerlin,
Las Vegas

  2004   144   0   0   144   0   $241,000—287,000
       
 
 
 
 
   

NEVADA REGION TOTAL

      1,956   307   240   1,623   181    
       
 
 
 
 
   

GRAND TOTALS:

                           

Consolidated

      8,928   2,868   1,232   5,017   552    

Unconsolidated joint ventures

      2,408   961   275   1,447   273    
       
 
 
 
 
   
        11,336   3,829   1,507   6,464   825    
       
 
 
 
 
   

(1)   The estimated number of homes to be built at completion is subject to change, and there can be no assurance that the Company will build these homes.
(2)   Backlog consists of homes sold under sales contracts that have not yet closed, and there can be no assurance that closings of sold homes will occur.
(3)   Of the total homes subject to pending sales contracts as of June 30, 2003, 1,374 represent homes completed or under construction and 133 represent homes not yet under construction.
(4)   Lots owned as of June 30, 2003 include lots in backlog at June 30, 2003.
(5)   Sales price range reflects base price only and excludes any lot premium, buyer incentive and buyer selected options, which vary from project to project.
(6)   Project is in a consolidated variable interest entity (See Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”).

 

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Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

 

At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for Federal tax purposes of approximately $5.2 million and $8.5 million, respectively, which expire in 2009. In addition, unused recognized built-in losses in the amount of $23.9 million are available to offset future income and expire between 2009 and 2011. The utilization of these losses is limited to $3.2 million of taxable income per year; however, any unused losses in any year may be carried forward for utilization in future years through 2011. The elimination during 2002 of the remaining valuation allowances for deferred tax assets reduced the Company’s estimated overall effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2002 from 39.3% to 27.0%. The Company’s ability to utilize the foregoing tax benefits will depend upon the amount of its future taxable income and may be limited under certain circumstances.

 

Neither the amount of the net operating loss carryforwards nor the amount of limitation on such carryforwards claimed by the Company has been audited or otherwise validated by the Internal Revenue Service, and it could challenge either amount the Company has calculated. It is possible that legislation or regulations will be adopted that would limit the Company’s ability to use the tax benefits associated with the current tax net operating loss carryforwards.

 

Inflation

 

The Company’s revenues and profitability may be affected by increased inflation rates and other general economic conditions. In periods of high inflation, mortgage interest rates likely would rise substantially, which would reduce demand for the Company’s homes. Further, the Company’s profits will be affected by its ability to recover through higher sales prices increases in the costs of land, construction, labor and administrative expenses. The Company’s ability to raise prices at such times will depend upon demand and other competitive factors. In addition, higher interest rates will increase the Company’s borrowing costs and interest expense.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

See Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the Company’s transactions with related parties.

 

Critical Accounting Polices

 

The Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those which impact its most critical accounting policies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. As disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company’s most critical accounting policies are real estate inventories and cost of sales; impairment of real estate inventories; and sales and profit recognition. Since December 31, 2002, there have been no changes in the Company’s most critical accounting policies, except as described in the following paragraph, and no material changes in the assumptions and estimates used by management.

 

Variable Interest Entities

 

Certain land purchase contracts and lot option contracts are accounted for in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (“Interpretation No. 46”). In addition, all joint ventures are reviewed and analyzed under

 

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Interpretation No. 46 to determine whether or not these arrangements are accounted for under the principles of Interpretation No. 46 or other accounting rules. Under Interpretation No. 46, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) is created when (i) the equity investment at risk in the entity is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or (ii) the entity’s equity holders as a group either (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity through voting or similar rights, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity if they occur or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE pursuant to Interpretation No. 46, the enterprise that absorbs a majority of the expected losses, receives a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both, is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. Expected losses and residual returns for VIEs are calculated based on the probability of estimated future cash flows as defined in Interpretation No. 46. Based on the provisions of Interpretation No. 46, whenever the Company enters into a land purchase contract or an option contract for land or lots with an entity and makes a non-refundable deposit, or enters into a joint venture, a VIE may be created and the arrangement is evaluated under Interpretation No. 46. In order to (i) evaluate whether the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional financial support from other parties, (ii) calculate expected losses, expected residual returns and the probability of estimated future cash flows, and (iii) determine whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, the Company must exercise significant judgment regarding the interpretation of the terms of the underlying agreements in light of Interpretation No. 46 and make assumptions regarding future events that may or may not occur. The terms of these agreements are subject to various interpretations and the assumptions used by the Company are inherently uncertain. The use by the Company of different interpretations and/or assumptions could affect the Company’s evaluation as to whether or not land purchase contracts, lot option contracts or joint ventures are VIEs and whether or not the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145, Rescission of SFAS Nos. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13 and Technical Corrections (“Statement No. 145”). Statement No. 145 prevents gains or losses on extinguishment of debt not meeting the criteria of APB 30 from being treated as extraordinary. Statement No. 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after March 15, 2002. Upon adoption of Statement No. 145, the Company’s previously reported extraordinary items related to gain from retirement of debt have been reclassified and not reported as extraordinary items.

 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (“Interpretation No. 45”). The disclosure requirements of Interpretation No. 45 are effective as of December 31, 2002. The initial recognition and measurement requirements of Interpretation No. 45 are effective on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. In the case of a guarantee issued as part of a transaction with multiple elements with an unrelated party, Interpretation No. 45 generally requires the recording at inception of the guarantee of a liability equal to the guarantee’s estimated fair value. In the absence of observable transactions for identical or similar guarantees, estimated fair value will likely be based on the expected present value which is the sum of the estimated probability-weighted range of contingent payments under the guarantee arrangement. The recording of a liability could have a corresponding effect on various of the Company’s financial ratios and other financial and operational indicators. The application of Interpretation No. 45 beginning on January 1, 2003 did not result in the recording of a liability with respect to any guarantees issued or modified by the Company after December 31, 2002. See Notes 3, 4 and 7 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information related to the Company’s guarantees.

 

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure (“Statement No. 148”). Statement No. 148 amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“Statement No. 123”) to provide three alternative methods of transition for

 

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Statement No. 123’s fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation for companies that elect to adopt the provisions of Statement No. 123. Transition to the fair value accounting method of Statement No. 123 is not required by Statement No. 148. The Company has elected to use the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock compensation in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB No. 25”) and related interpretations. Statement No. 148 also amends the disclosure provisions of Statement No. 123 to require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of an entity’s accounting policy with respect to stock-based compensation on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial statements. The disclosure provisions of Statement No. 148 are required to be adopted by all companies with stock-based employee compensation, regardless of whether they account for that compensation using the fair value method of Statement No. 123 or the intrinsic value method of APB No. 25. The disclosure provisions of Statement No. 148 have been adopted by the Company with appropriate disclosure included in Note 1 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“Interpretation No. 46”) which addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”). Under Interpretation No. 46, arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as VIEs. An enterprise is required to consolidate a VIE if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Interpretation No. 46 applies immediately to arrangements created after January 31, 2003 and, with respect to arrangements created before February 1, 2003, the interpretation will apply to the Company beginning on July 1, 2003. Arrangements entered into subsequent to January 31, 2003 have been evaluated under Interpretation No. 46 and, if applicable, accounted for in accordance with Interpretation No. 46.

 

Under Interpretation No. 46, a VIE is created when (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or (ii) equity holders either (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity through voting or similar rights, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE, pursuant to Interpretation No. 46, an enterprise that absorbs a majority of the expected losses or residual returns of the VIE is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE.

 

Based on the provisions of Interpretation No. 46, the Company has concluded that under certain circumstances when the Company (i) enters into option agreements for the purchase of land or lots from an entity and pays a non-refundable deposit, (ii) enters into land banking arrangements (see Note 7) or (iii) enters into arrangements with a financial partner for the formation of joint ventures which engage in homebuilding and land development activities, a VIE may be created under condition (ii) (b) or (c) of the previous paragraph. The Company may be deemed to have provided subordinated financial support, which refers to variable interests that will absorb some or all of an entity’s expected losses if they occur. For each VIE created, the Company will compute expected losses and residual returns based on the probability of future cash flows as outlined in Interpretation No. 46. If the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the assets, liabilities and operations of the VIE will be consolidated with the Company’s financial statements.

 

Based on the Company’s analysis of arrangements created after January 31, 2003, no VIEs have been created for the period from February 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 with respect to option agreements or land banking arrangements as identified under clauses (i) and (ii) of the previous paragraph. At June 30, 2003, three joint ventures created after January 31, 2003 have been determined to be VIEs in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities and operations of these three joint ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2003 and for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Creditors of these VIEs have no recourse against the Company. Supplemental consolidating financial information of the Company, specifically including information for the three joint ventures which have been deemed to be VIEs and for two joint ventures which were previously consolidated, is included in Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” to allow investors to determine the nature of assets held and the operations of the combined entities.

 

 

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The Company has not yet determined the anticipated impact of adopting Interpretation No. 46 for arrangements existing as of January 31, 2003. However, such adoption may require the consolidation in the Company’s third quarter financial statements of the assets, liabilities and operations of certain existing joint ventures, as well as option agreements or land banking arrangements. Because the Company already recognizes its proportionate share of joint venture earnings and losses under the equity method of accounting, the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 will not affect the Company’s consolidated net income.

 

The consolidation of the assets, liabilities and operations of any joint venture or land banking arrangements would have a corresponding effect on various of the Company’s financial ratios and other financial and operational indicators. Interpretation No. 46 may be applied by restating previously issued financial statements with a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the first year restated. See Notes 3 and 7 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information regarding joint venture and land banking arrangements.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as some statements by the Company in periodic press releases and some oral statements by Company officials to securities analysts and stockholders during presentations about the Company are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or which include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “hopes”, and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future Company actions, which may be provided by management are also forward-looking statements as defined in the Act. Forward-looking statements are based upon expectations and projections about future events and are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties about, among other things, the Company, economic and market factors and the homebuilding industry.

 

Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. The principal factors that could cause the Company’s actual performance and future events and actions to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions either nationally or in regions in which the Company operates (including, but not limited to changes directly or indirectly related to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and thereafter), terrorism or other hostilities involving the United States, whether an ownership change occurs which could, under certain circumstances, result in the further limitation of the Company’s ability to utilize the tax benefits associated with its net operating loss carryforward, changes in home mortgage interest rates, changes in generally accepted accounting principles or interpretations of those principles, changes in prices of homebuilding materials, labor shortages, adverse weather conditions, the occurrence of events such as landslides, soil subsidence and earthquakes that are uninsurable, not economically insurable or not subject to effective indemnification agreements, changes in governmental laws and regulations, whether the Company is able to refinance the outstanding balances of its debt obligation at their maturity, the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals and the opening of projects and the availability and cost of land for future growth. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, additional factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, those factors or conditions described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s past performance or past or present economic conditions in the Company’s housing markets are not indicative of future performance or conditions. Investors are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or changes to projections over time unless required by federal securities law.

 

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 includes detailed disclosure about quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk have not materially changed since December 31, 2002.

 

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Although the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, there can be no assurance that such disclosure controls and procedures will always achieve their stated goals under all circumstances.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

 

Items 1, 2, 3 and 5.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

(a)  The Company’s Annual Meeting of Holders of Common Stock was held on May 8, 2003. At this meeting of the Holders of Common Stock the following directors were elected to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors until the next Annual Meeting and until their respective successors are elected and qualified:

 

     Votes for

   Votes
Withheld


General William Lyon

   9,310,935    348,816

Wade H. Cable

   9,310,935    348,816

General James E. Dalton

   9,647,509    12,242

Richard E. Frankel

   9,310,835    348,916

William H. Lyon

   9,310,835    348,916

William H. McFarland

   9,647,539    12,212

Michael L. Meyer

   9,647,409    12,342

Raymond A. Watt

   9,647,509    12,242

Randolph W. Westerfield

   9,647,439    12,312

 

In addition, the holders of Common Stock approved the following:

 

     Votes For

   Votes
Against


   Votes
Abstaining
(Including
Broker
Non-Votes)


Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003

   9,656,453    1,950    1,348

 

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a)  Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.


  

Description


10.1   

Agreement for Fifth Modification of Deeds of Trust and Other Loan Agreements, dated as of June 6, 2003, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation, as borrower, and Guaranty Bank, a federal savings bank organized and existing under the laws of the United States (formerly known as “Guaranty Federal Bank, F.S.B.”), as lender.

10.2   

Mortgage Warehouse Loan and Security Agreement dated as of June 1, 2003, by and between Duxford Financial, Inc., and/or Bayport Mortgage, L.P., a California Corporation (“Borrower”) and First Tennessee Bank (“Bank”).

31.1   

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2   

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1   

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2   

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

 

May 8, 2003. A Current Report on Form 8-K was furnished by the Company in reference to a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2003.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

       

WILLIAM LYON HOMES

Registrant

Date:  August 13, 2003       By:  

/s/    MICHAEL D. GRUBBS


               

MICHAEL D. GRUBBS

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:  August 13, 2003       By:  

/s/    W. DOUGLASS HARRIS


               

W. DOUGLASS HARRIS

Vice President, Corporate Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.


  

Description


10.1   

Agreement for Fifth Modification of Deeds of Trust and Other Loan Agreements, dated as of June 6, 2003, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation, as borrower, and Guaranty Bank, a federal savings bank organized and existing under the laws of the United States (formerly known as “Guaranty Federal Bank, F.S.B.”), as lender.

10.2   

Mortgage Warehouse Loan and Security Agreement dated as of June 1, 2003, by and between Duxford Financial, Inc., and/or Bayport Mortgage, L.P., a California Corporation (“Borrower”) and First Tennessee Bank (“Bank”).

31.1   

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2   

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1   

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2   

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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