-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TWLPUdSS+JKzv7zVHo8YlOcCfQBFjvfR1RyWAUMiqaMiWZNq0hSxLlakY+JM2vPj h8RAxqno36X8MVzDI4dnjA== 0001193125-09-044638.txt : 20090304 0001193125-09-044638.hdr.sgml : 20090304 20090304133033 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-09-044638 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090304 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090304 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090304 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAM LYON HOMES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001095996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATIVE BUILDERS [1531] IRS NUMBER: 330864902 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31625 FILM NUMBER: 09654679 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4490 VON KARMAN AVENUE CITY: NEWPORT BEACH STATE: CA ZIP: 92660 BUSINESS PHONE: 9498333600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4490 VON KARMAN AVENUE CITY: NEWPORT BEACH STATE: CA ZIP: 92660 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PRESLEY COMPANIES/NEW DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19991115 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PRESLEY MERGER SUB INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990929 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2009

 

 

WILLIAM LYON HOMES

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-31625   33-0864902

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

4490 Von Karman Avenue,

Newport Beach, California

  92660
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 833-3600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the related exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that Section, except as specifically incorporated by reference into the filings of William Lyon Homes under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

On March 4, 2009, William Lyon Homes (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1    Press Release issued on March 4, 2009 announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

    WILLIAM LYON HOMES
Dated: March 4, 2009     By:   /s/ Michael D. Grubbs
        Michael D. Grubbs
        Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit    

  

Description    

99.1    Press Release issued on March 4, 2009 announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON MARCH 4, 2009 Press Release issued on March 4, 2009

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

Contact:

  

Investor Relations

W. Douglass Harris

William Lyon Homes

(949) 833-3600

WILLIAM LYON HOMES REPORTS

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2008 RESULTS

Financial Highlights

2008 Fourth Quarter

   

Net new home orders of 168, down 53%

   

New home deliveries of 408, down 49%

   

Consolidated operating revenue of $146.4 million, down 67%

   

Homebuilding gross margins of $13.7 million, down 61%

   

Homebuilding gross margin percentage of 9.9%, up 40 basis points

   

Gain on retirement of debt of $54.0 million

   

Impairment loss on real estate assets of $65.4 million

   

Impairment loss on goodwill of $5.9 million

   

Net loss of $23.2 million

2008 Full Year

   

Net new home orders of 1,221, down 34%

   

New home deliveries of 1,260, down 42%

   

Consolidated operating revenue of $526.1 million, down 52%

   

Homebuilding gross margins of $29.2 million, down 77%

   

Homebuilding gross margin percentage of 6.2%, down 670 basis points

   

Gain on retirement of debt of $54.0 million

   

Impairment loss on real estate assets of $133.5 million

   

Impairment loss on goodwill of $5.9 million

   

Net loss of $104.1 million


NEWPORT BEACH, CA—March 4, 2009—William Lyon Homes today reported a net loss of $23,222,000 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, as compared to a net loss of $185,940,000 for the comparable period a year ago. Consolidated operating revenue decreased 67% to $146,384,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $445,984,000 for the comparable period a year ago. Operating revenue from home sales decreased 63% to $137,695,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $370,705,000 for the comparable period a year ago.

For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company reported a net loss of $104,054,000, as compared to a net loss of $349,408,000 for the comparable period a year ago. Consolidated operating revenue decreased 52% to $526,078,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $1,105,357,000 for the comparable period a year ago. Operating revenue from home sales decreased 53% to $468,452,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $1,002,549,000 for the comparable period a year ago.

The Company incurred impairment losses on real estate assets of $65,427,000 and $84,454,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $133,455,000 and $231,120,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The impairments were primarily attributable to slower than anticipated home sales and lower than anticipated net revenue due to the continuing severely depressed conditions in the homebuilding markets in which the Company operates. As a result, the future undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated were determined to be less than the carrying amount of the assets. Accordingly, the real estate assets were written-down to their estimated fair value.

In October 2008, the Company purchased, in a limited number of privately negotiated transactions, $71,900,000 principal amount of its outstanding 7 5/8% Senior Notes, 10 3/4% Senior Notes and 7 1/2% Senior Notes at a cost of $16,718,000, plus accrued interest. The net gain resulting from this purchase, after giving effect to amortization of related deferred loan costs, was $54,044,000. The gain was recognized in the fourth quarter 2008 financial statements. Upon settlement of the transactions, the Company authorized these Senior Notes to be cancelled.

The amount paid for business acquisitions over the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist. Evaluating goodwill for impairment involves the determination of the fair value of the Company’s reporting units in which the Company has recorded goodwill. Inherent in the determination of fair value are judgments and assumptions, including the interpretation of current economic conditions and market valuations. Due to continued deterioration in market conditions, the Company recorded an impairment charge on goodwill of $5,896,000 during the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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The Company’s combined results including joint ventures were as follows: The number of homes closed for the three months ended December 31, 2008 was 408, down 49% as compared to 797 for the three months ended December 31, 2007. The number of homes closed for the year ended December 31, 2008 was 1,260, a decrease of 42% as compared to 2,182 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company’s backlog of homes sold but not closed was 240 at December 31, 2008, down 14% from 279 at December 31, 2007. The Company’s dollar amount of backlog of homes sold but not closed at December 31, 2008, was $80,750,000, down 25% from $107,893,000 at December 31, 2007. The cancellation rate of buyers who contracted to buy a home but did not close escrow was approximately 28% during 2008 and 33% during 2007.

Net new home orders for the three months ended December 31, 2008 were 168, a decrease of 53% as compared to 359 for the three months ended December 31, 2007. Net new home orders for the year ended December 31, 2008 were 1,221, a decrease of 34% as compared to 1,855 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The average number of sales locations was 44 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 23% as compared to 57 for the year ended December 31, 2007.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the average sales price of homes (including joint ventures) was $337,500, down 27% as compared to $465,100 for the comparable period a year ago. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the average sales price of homes (including joint ventures) was $371,800, down 19% as compared to $459,500 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The lower average sales price was primarily due to (1) price depreciation in certain markets resulting from the slowing of new orders and competitive pricing pressures and (2) a change in product mix.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s homebuilding gross margin percentage increased to 9.9% from 9.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 6.2% from 12.9% for the year ended December 31, 2007. These lower gross margin percentages were primarily due to a decrease in average sales prices, the earlier close out of projects with higher gross margins and a shift in product mix.

In 2008 and 2007, the Company has taken actions to reduce its overall cost structure and improve operating efficiencies by reducing its Company-wide headcount. In connection with these reductions, certain operating divisions have been consolidated to centralize operations and achieve additional operating efficiencies.

 

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Effective on January 1, 2007, the Company made an election in accordance with federal and state regulations to be taxed as an “S” corporation rather than a “C” corporation. Under this election, the Company’s taxable income flows through to and is reported on the personal tax returns of its shareholders. The shareholders are responsible for paying the appropriate taxes based on this election. The Company does not pay any federal taxes under this election and is only required to pay certain state taxes, based on a rate of approximately 1.5% of taxable income. As a result of this election, the Company’s provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2007 included a reduction of deferred tax assets of $31,887,000 due to the elimination of any future tax benefit by the Company from such assets. In addition, unused recognized built-in losses in the amount of $19,414,000 were no longer available to the Company.

Effective on January 1, 2008, the Company and its shareholders made a revocation of the “S” corporation election. As a result of this revocation, the Company will be taxed as a “C” corporation. The shareholders will not be able to elect “S” corporation status for at least five years. The revocation of the “S” corporation election will allow taxable losses generated in 2008 to be carried back to the 2006 “C” corporation year. As a result of the change in tax status, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset (refund receivable) and related income tax benefit of $41,602,000 as of January 1, 2008. The recorded deferred tax asset reflects the tax refund for the carry back of the 2008 tax loss to 2006. The Company filed its 2008 federal tax return in early January 2009 and received the tax refund on January 28, 2009. In addition, as of January 1, 2008, the Company has unused built-in losses of $19,414,000, which are available to offset future income and expire in 2010 and 2011. 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.

Selected financial and operating information for the Company, including joint ventures, is set forth in greater detail in a schedule attached to this release.

The Company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time to discuss the fourth quarter and year end 2008 earnings results. The dial-in number is (866) 362-4831 (enter passcode number 67489446). Participants may call in beginning at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time. In addition, the call will be broadcast from William Lyon Homes’ website at www.lyonhomes.com in the “Investor Relations” section of the site. The call will be recorded and replayed beginning on March 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time through midnight on March 25, 2009. The dial-in number for the replay is (888) 286-8010 (enter passcode number 92634286). Replays of the call will also be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after broadcast.

 

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William Lyon Homes is primarily engaged in the design, construction and sales of new single-family detached and attached homes in California, Arizona and Nevada. The Company’s corporate headquarters are located in Newport Beach, California. For more information about the Company and its new home developments, please visit the Company’s web-site at www.lyonhomes.com.

Certain statements contained in this release that are not historical information contain forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions of future events which may not prove to be accurate. Factors that may impact such forward-looking statements include, among others, changes in general economic conditions and in the markets in which the Company competes, terrorism or hostilities involving the United States, changes in mortgage and other interest rates, changes in prices of homebuilding materials, 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, the 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, as well as the other factors discussed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2008     2007  
     Wholly-
Owned
    Joint
Ventures
    Consolidated
Total
    Wholly-
Owned
    Joint
Ventures
    Consolidated
Total
 

Selected Financial Information

            

(dollars in thousands)

            

Homes closed

     378       30       408       734       63       797  
                                                

Home sales revenue

   $ 127,954     $ 9,741     $ 137,695     $ 345,640     $ 25,065     $ 370,705  

Cost of sales

     (115,197 )     (8,803 )     (124,000 )     (316,375 )     (19,209 )     (335,584 )
                                                

Gross margin

   $ 12,757     $ 938     $ 13,695     $ 29,265     $ 5,856     $ 35,121  
                                                

Gross margin percentage

     10.0 %     9.6 %     9.9 %     8.5 %     23.4 %     9.5 %
                                                

Number of homes closed

            

California

     272       30       302       538       63       601  

Arizona

     45       —         45       106       —         106  

Nevada

     61       —         61       90       —         90  
                                                

Total

     378       30       408       734       63       797  
                                                

Average sales price

            

California

   $ 374,700     $ 324,700     $ 369,700     $ 539,700     $ 397,900     $ 524,800  

Arizona

     210,400       —         210,400       250,800       —         250,800  

Nevada

     271,600       —         271,600       319,100       —         319,100  
                                                

Total

   $ 338,500     $ 324,700     $ 337,500     $ 470,900     $ 397,900     $ 465,100  
                                                

Number of net new home orders

            

California

     106       5       111       242       16       258  

Arizona

     20       —         20       35       —         35  

Nevada

     37       —         37       66       —         66  
                                                

Total

     163       5       168       343       16       359  
                                                

Average number of sales locations during period

            

California

     18       2       20       44       5       49  

Arizona

     4       —         4       4       —         4  

Nevada

     11       —         11       11       —         11  
                                                

Total

     33       2       35       59       5       64  
                                                

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION (Continued)

(unaudited)

 

     As of December 31,
     2008    2007
     Wholly-
Owned
   Joint
Ventures
   Consolidated
Total
   Wholly-
Owned
   Joint
Ventures
   Consolidated
Total

Backlog of homes sold but not closed at end of period

                 

California

     176      6      182      168      17      185

Arizona

     34      —        34      67      —        67

Nevada

     24      —        24      27      —        27
                                         

Total

     234      6      240      262      17      279
                                         

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

                 

California

   $ 66,846    $ 1,888    $ 68,734    $ 80,310    $ 5,156    $ 85,466

Arizona

     6,177      —        6,177      15,627      —        15,627

Nevada

     5,839      —        5,839      6,800      —        6,800
                                         

Total

   $ 78,862    $ 1,888    $ 80,750    $ 102,737    $ 5,156    $ 107,893
                                         

Lots controlled at end of period
Owned lots

                 

California

     2,017      756      2,773      3,428      914      4,342

Arizona

     5,993      —        5,993      4,481      1,745      6,226

Nevada

     2,839      —        2,839      3,056      —        3,056
                                         

Total

     10,849      756      11,605      10,965      2,659      13,624
                                         

Optioned lots (1)

                 

California

           495            534

Arizona

           321            303

Nevada

           —              —  
                         

Total

           816            837
                         

Total lots controlled

                 

California

           3,268            4,876

Arizona

           6,314            6,529

Nevada

           2,839            3,056
                         

Total

           12,421            14,461
                         

 

(1) Optioned lots may be purchased as wholly-owned projects or by newly formed joint ventures.

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
     2008     2007  
     Wholly-
Owned
    Joint
Ventures
    Consolidated
Total
    Wholly-
Owned
    Joint
Ventures
    Consolidated
Total
 

Selected Financial Information (dollars in thousands)

            

Homes closed

     1,196       64       1,260       1,963       219       2,182  
                                                

Home sales revenue

   $ 446,115     $ 22,337     $ 468,452     $ 910,728     $ 91,821     $ 1,002,549  

Cost of sales

     (418,253 )     (21,023 )     (439,276 )     (803,749 )     (69,479 )     (873,228 )
                                                

Gross margin

   $ 27,862     $ 1,314     $ 29,176     $ 106,979     $ 22,342     $ 129,321  
                                                

Gross margin percentage

     6.2 %     5.9 %     6.2 %     11.7 %     24.3 %     12.9 %
                                                

Number of homes closed

            

California

     763       64       827       1,276       219       1,495  

Arizona

     216       —         216       420       —         420  

Nevada

     217       —         217       267       —         267  
                                                

Total

     1,196       64       1,260       1,963       219       2,182  
                                                

Average sales price

            

California

   $ 443,700     $ 349,000     $ 436,400     $ 554,300     $ 419,300     $ 534,500  

Arizona

     227,700       —         227,700       273,600       —         273,600  

Nevada

     268,900       —         268,900       331,700       —         331,700  
                                                

Total

   $ 373,000     $ 349,000     $ 371,800     $ 463,900     $ 419,300     $ 459,500  
                                                

Number of net new home orders

            

California

     764       60       824       1,141       184       1,325  

Arizona

     183       —         183       296       —         296  

Nevada

     214       —         214       234       —         234  
                                                

Total

     1,161       60       1,221       1,671       184       1,855  
                                                

Average number of sales locations during period

            

California

     26       3       29       36       6       42  

Arizona

     4       —         4       5       —         5  

Nevada

     11       —         11       10       —         10  
                                                

Total

     41       3       44       51       6       57  
                                                

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Operating revenue

        

Home sales

   $ 137,695     $ 370,705     $ 468,452     $ 1,002,549  

Lots, land and other sales

     —         75,279       39,512       102,808  

Construction services

     8,689       —         18,114       —    
                                
     146,384       445,984       526,078       1,105,357  
                                

Operating costs

        

Cost of sales—homes

     (124,000 )     (335,584 )     (439,276 )     (873,228 )

Cost of sales—lots, land and other

     (973 )     (179,982 )     (41,871 )     (205,603 )

Impairment loss on real estate assets

     (65,427 )     (84,454 )     (133,455 )     (231,120 )

Impairment loss on goodwill

     (5,896 )     —         (5,896 )     —    

Construction services

     (7,302 )     —         (15,431 )     —    

Sales and marketing

     (9,651 )     (21,116 )     (40,441 )     (66,703 )

General and administrative

     (7,773 )     (7,085 )     (27,645 )     (37,472 )

Other

     (2,456 )     (385 )     (4,461 )     (903 )
                                
     (223,478 )     (628,606 )     (708,476 )     (1,415,029 )
                                

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated joint ventures

     (2,251 )     602       (3,877 )     304  
                                

Minority equity in loss (income) of consolidated entities

     9,359       (1,144 )     10,446       (11,126 )
                                

Operating loss

     (69,986 )     (183,164 )     (175,829 )     (320,494 )

Gain on retirement of debt

     54,044       —         54,044       —    

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (8,044 )     —         (24,440 )     —    

Other income (expense), net

     764       (292 )     579       3,744  
                                

Loss before benefit (provision) for income taxes

     (23,222 )     (183,456 )     (145,646 )     (316,750 )

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     —         (2,484 )     41,592       (32,658 )
                                

Net loss

   $ (23,222 )   $ (185,940 )   $ (104,054 )   $ (349,408 )
                                

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

 

     December 31,
     2008    2007
     (unaudited)     

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 67,017    $ 73,197

Restricted cash

     5,079      —  

Receivables

     29,985      39,613

Income tax refunds receivable

     46,696      5,654

Real estate inventories

     

Owned

     762,073      1,061,660

Not owned

     107,763      144,265

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     2,769      4,671

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $14,124 and $12,093 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

     14,403      16,092

Deferred loan costs

     6,264      9,645

Goodwill

     —        5,896

Other assets

     10,378      14,635
             
   $ 1,052,427    $ 1,375,328
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts payable

   $ 16,331    $ 40,890

Accrued expenses

     62,987      67,786

Liabilities from inventories not owned

     80,079      113,395

Notes payable

     194,629      266,932

7 5/8% Senior Notes due December 15, 2012

     133,800      150,000

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

     218,176      247,553

7 1/2% Senior Notes due February 15, 2014

     124,300      150,000
             
     830,302      1,036,556
             

Minority interest in consolidated entities

     43,416      56,009
             

Stockholders’ equity

     

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 3,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007

     —        —  

Additional paid-in capital

     48,867      48,867

Retained earnings

     129,842      233,896
             
     178,709      282,763
             
   $ 1,052,427    $ 1,375,328
             

 

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WILLIAM LYON HOMES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (dollars in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Last Twelve
Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Net loss

   $ (23,222 )   $ (185,940 )   $ (104,054 )   $ (349,408 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 36,933     $ 229,087     $ 80,413     $ 134,513  

Interest incurred

   $ 15,003     $ 20,268     $ 66,748     $ 76,497  

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

   $ 15,686     $ (70,521 )   $ 8,919     $ (26,233 )

Ratio of adjusted EBITDA to interest incurred

         0.13 x     —    

Balance Sheet Data

 

     December 31,  
     2008     2007  

Stockholders’ equity

   $ 178,709     $ 282,763  

Total debt

     670,905       814,485  
                

Total book capitalization

   $ 849,614     $ 1,097,248  
                

Ratio of debt to total book capitalization

     79.0 %     74.2 %

Ratio of debt to total book capitalization (net of cash)

     77.2 %     72.4 %

Ratio of debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA

     75.22 x     —    

Ratio of debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA (net of cash)

     67.71 x     —    

 

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA means net income plus (i) benefit (provision) for income taxes, (ii) interest expense, (iii) amortization of capitalized interest included in cost of sales, (iv) non-cash impairment charges, (v) gain on retirement of debt, (vi) depreciation and amortization and (vii) cash distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures less equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures. Other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently. Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because it is a component of certain covenants in the indentures governing the Company’s 7 5/8% Senior Notes, 10 3/4% Senior Notes and 7 1/2% Senior Notes (“Indentures”). In addition, management believes the presentation of adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to the Company’s investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because adjusted EBITDA is a widely utilized financial indicator of a company’s ability to service and/or incur debt. The calculations of adjusted EBITDA below are presented in accordance with the requirements of the Indentures. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative

 

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for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA is provided as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Last Twelve
Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Net loss

   $ (23,222 )   $ (185,940 )   $ (104,054 )   $ (349,408 )

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     —         2,484       (41,592 )     32,658  

Interest expense:

        

Interest incurred

     15,003       20,268       66,748       76,497  

Interest capitalized

     (6,959 )     (20,268 )     (42,308 )     (76,497 )

Amortization of capitalized interest included in cost of sales

     10,792       28,478       37,907       57,241  

Non-cash impairment charges

     71,323       84,454       139,351       231,120  

Gain on retirement of debt

     (54,044 )     —         (54,044 )     —    

Depreciation and amortization

     542       605       2,218       2,460  

Cash distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         —         816       —    

Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures

     2,251       (602 )     3,877       (304 )
                                

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 15,686     $ (70,521 )   $ 8,919     $ (26,233 )
                                

 

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A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted EBITDA is provided as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Last Twelve
Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 36,933     $ 229,087     $ 80,413     $ 134,513  

Interest expense:

        

Interest incurred

     15,003       20,268       66,748       76,497  

Interest capitalized

     (6,959 )     (20,268 )     (42,308 )     (76,497 )

Amortization of capitalized interest included in cost of sales

     10,792       28,478       37,907       57,241  

Minority equity in loss (income) of consolidated entities

     9,359       (1,144 )     10,446       (11,126 )

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Restricted cash

     79       —         5,079       —    

Receivables

     5,282       6,793       (10,178 )     (81,365 )

Real estate inventories—owned

     (62,207 )     (330,294 )     (161,788 )     (174,318 )

Deferred loan costs

     (413 )     (751 )     (2,501 )     (1,613 )

Other assets

     2,682       (10,591 )     (4,257 )     (3,113 )

Accounts payable

     (1,233 )     8,150       24,559       9,469  

Accrued expenses

     6,368       (249 )     4,799       44,079  
                                

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 15,686     $ (70,521 )   $ 8,919     $ (26,233 )
                                

 

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