EX-99.1 2 d702490dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Press Release

3/28/2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2013 RESULTS

 

    4Q homebuilding revenue of $21.2 million compared to $2.1 million in 4Q last year

 

    4Q net income from continuing operations of $1.2 million compared to net loss of $(2.1) million in 4Q last year

 

    Net new orders for 2013 increased 147% to 126 units, compared to 51 units in 2012

 

    Backlog at year-end 2013 of 28 units valued at $12.3 million, compared to 9 units valued at $5.4 million at year-end 2012

 

    Community count increased to 11 at year-end 2013 from five at year-end 2012

 

    Comstock’s pipeline of controlled land inventory expanded to 493 lots at year-end 2013 from 354 lots at year-end 2012.

Reston, Virginia (March 24, 2014) – Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI) (“Comstock” or the “Company”), a leading homebuilding and multi-faceted real estate development and services company focused on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013.

“As expected, we resumed growth and regained operating profitability in 2013. Homebuilding revenue, settlements, average settlement prices, gross margin, overhead leverage and net income from continuing operations all improved substantially, reflecting improving economic conditions and growing demand for new homes in our core market of Washington, DC.,” said Chairman and CEO Christopher Clemente. “Our success in more than doubling our open community count, from five at year-end 2012 to 11 at year-end 2013 contributed to the significant increase of net new orders for the year.

“With additional communities planned for opening in 2014 and a growing pipeline of controlled land inventory, Comstock is well positioned to capitalize further on the favorable market trends in the Washington, D.C. region and to generate another year of growth. Although unusually harsh winter conditions will have an impact on deliveries and revenue in the first quarter of this year, new orders YTD have kept pace with 2013 and currently our backlog is above year-ago levels, giving us confidence that we will achieve our objective of continuing the pattern of growth that began with 2013.”

Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results

Net new orders of homes increased to 22 for the three months ended December 31, 2013 from 4 in the same period last year. For the year ended December 31, 2013, net new orders increased to 126 from 51 in 2012. Backlog totaled 28 units (representing $12.3 million in revenue) as of December 31, 2013 compared to 9 units (representing $5.4 million in revenue) as of December 31, 2012. Average backlog price decreased in 2013 to $441,000 from $602,000 in the same period last year, as a result of changes in product mix.


Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $21.3 million ($21.2 million from 44 home settlements) compared to $2.6 million ($2.1 million from 4 home settlements) for the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company reported net income from continuing operations of $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $(2.1) million for the same period in 2012. In the fourth quarter of 2013, net loss attributable to the Company totaled $(1.2) million, or $(0.07) per diluted share, compared to $(2.0) million, or $(0.09) per diluted share, in the same period in 2012. Included in net income from continuing operations and net loss attributable to the Company in 2013 was a $1.1 million write-off of costs related to a cancelled land purchase agreement. Excluding this write-off for the fourth quarter of 2013, net income from continuing operations and net loss attributable to the Company was $2.3 million and $(0.1) million, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, total revenue was $54.6 million ($53.8 million from 107 home settlements) compared to $14.3 million ($11.6 million from 45 settlements) for 2012. Net loss attributable to the Company totaled $(2.0) million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, compared to $(5.7) million, or $(0.28) per share for 2012.

Backlog and 2013 Revenue Update (see Exhibit 1)

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had a total backlog of 28 units representing $12.3 million in revenue. Total revenue settled was $53.8 million, representing 107 units. Backlog detail by community is as follows:

 

•   Hampshires

   73 townhome lots and 38 single-family lots in the Lamond Riggs neighborhood in northeast Washington, D.C. As of December 31 2013, there were two single-family units and five townhomes units in backlog, with average revenue of $740,000 and $493,000, respectively.

•   Shady Grove

   36 townhome lots, 3 single-family lots and 117 multi-family lots across the street from the Shady Grove Metro station in Rockville, MD (Montgomery County). As of December 31, there were six townhome units in backlog with average revenue of $590,000.

•   Falls Grove

   110 townhome lots and 19 single-family lots off Route 28 in Manassas, VA (Prince William County). As of December 31, there were 11 units in backlog with average revenue of $295,000.

•   Eastgate

   66 finished “six-plex” lots in Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County). During 2013, the Company settled 53 units and 4 units were in backlog as of December 31, 2013 with average revenue of $398,000.

•   Maxwell Square

   45 finished townhome lots in the Historic district of downtown Fredrick, MD (Frederick County). Closing on the property took place in September 2013. Construction and sales began during the first quarter of 2014.

•   Hall Crest

   42 townhome lots in Sterling, VA (Loudoun County). Closing on the property took place in September 2013. Development, construction, and sales are anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2014.

•   Oaks of Highlands

   24 finished single-family lots located in Fredericksburg, VA (Stafford County). Closing on the property took place in December 2013. Construction and sales activities are anticipated to begin in mid 2014.

Recent Developments

 

    In December 2013, the Company raised approximately $4.0 million of equity capital through a newly formed subsidiary, Comstock Investors VIII, L.C. (“Comstock VIII’). The private placement provides capital related to the current and planned construction of The Townes at Hall Crest in Sterling, VA and the Maxwell Square condominium in Frederick, MD. Accredited investors participating in Comstock VIII include unrelated third parties as well as members of the Company’s management team and certain members of the Board of Directors of the Company. The terms of the offering include a preferred return of 20% per annum compounded annually on capital account balances.


    On December 31, 2013, the Company completed a $9.2 million financing with Cardinal Bank consisting of a $3.7 million acquisition and development loan, a $3.5 million revolving construction loan and a $2.0 million letter of credit facility (collectively, the “Hall Cardinal Loan”). Proceeds of the Hall Cardinal Loan are to be used to finance the development of the Townes at Hall Crest in Sterling, VA.

About Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.

Comstock is a homebuilding and multi-faceted real estate development and services company that builds a wide range of housing products under its Comstock Homes brand through its wholly owned subsidiary, Comstock Homes of Washington, LC. Our track record of developing numerous successful new home communities and more than 5,500 homes, together with our substantial experience in building a diverse range of products including apartments, single-family homes, townhomes, mid-rise condominiums, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use (residential and commercial) developments has positioned Comstock as a leading residential developer and homebuilder in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Comstock is a publicly traded company, trading on NASDAQ under the symbol CHCI. For more information about Comstock or its new home communities, please visit www.comstockhomes.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking” statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “may,” “intend,” “expect,” “will,” “should,” “seeks” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, which speaks only as of the date made. Some factors which may affect the accuracy of the forward-looking statements apply generally to the real estate industry, while other factors apply directly to us. Any number of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: general economic and market conditions, including interest rate levels; our ability to service our debt; inherent risks in investment in real estate; our ability to compete in the markets in which we operate; economic risks in the markets in which we operate, including actions related to government spending; delays in governmental approvals and/or land development activity at our projects; regulatory actions; fluctuations in operating results; our anticipated growth strategies; shortages and increased costs of labor or building materials; the availability and cost of land in desirable areas; adverse weather conditions or natural disasters; our ability to raise debt and equity capital and grow our operations on a profitable basis; and our continuing relationships with affiliates. Additional information concerning these and other important risk and uncertainties can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Our actual results could differ materially from these projected or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Comstock claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for all forward-looking statements contained herein. Comstock specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Company Contact:

Joe Squeri

Chief Financial Officer

703.230.1229


Investor Relations Contact:

Jody Burfening / Harriet Fried/

LHA

212.838.3777

hfried@lhai.com

SOURCE: Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.

Exhibit 1

Settled Revenue by Community

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, 2013 (000s)

 

Community    Settled      Settled
Revenue
 

Eastgate Villas

     29       $ 11,620   

The Hampshires - Singles

     7         5,103   

The Hampshires - Towns

     8         4,490   

Penderbrook Square (Sold Out Q1)

     —           —     

The Eclipse (Sold Out Q2)

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     44       $ 21,213   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31, 2013 (000s)

 

Community    Settled      Settled
Revenue
 

Eastgate Villas

     53       $ 20,504   

The Hampshires - Singles

     20         14,787   

The Hampshires - Towns

     13         7,246   

Penderbrook Square (Sold Out Q1)

     2         365   

The Eclipse (Sold Out Q2)

     19         10,904   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     107       $ 53,806   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 

ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,895      $ 3,539   

Restricted cash

     2,458        3,203   

Trade receivables

     346        1,611   

Real estate inventories

     39,843        27,781   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     243        222   

Other assets

     2,094        2,343   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 56,879      $ 38,699   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 7,506      $ 4,691   

Notes payable—secured by real estate inventories

     22,701        19,492   

Notes payable—due to affiliates, unsecured

     4,687        5,041   

Notes payable—unsecured

     2,580        3,096   

Income taxes payable

     346        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     37,820        32,320   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     —          —     

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 77,266,500 shares authorized, 18,445,638 and 17,627,826 issued and outstanding, respectively

     186        176   

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 2,733,500 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     27        27   

Additional paid-in capital

     170,811        170,070   

Treasury stock, at cost (426,633 shares Class A common stock)

     (2,480     (2,480

Accumulated deficit

     (164,379     (162,349
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. EQUITY

     4,165        5,444   

Non-controlling interest

     14,894        935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

     19,059        6,379   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 56,879      $ 38,699   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended December 31,     Twelve months ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)              

Revenues

    

Revenue—homebuilding

   $ 21,212      $ 2,154      $ 53,806      $ 11,633   

Revenue—other

     60        486        808        2,669   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     21,272        2,640        54,614        14,302   

Expenses

        

Cost of sales—homebuilding

     16,329        1,543        41,596        9,692   

Cost of sales—other

     252        533        808        3,484   

Impairment charges and write-offs, net

     1,070        —          348        2,358   

Sales and marketing

     541        159        1,975        624   

General and administrative

     1,761        2,334        6,735        8,034   

Interest, real estate taxes and indirect costs related to inactive projects

     3        153        408        2,135   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     1,316        (2,082     2,744        (12,025

Other income, net

     68        26        267        18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit

     1,384        (2,056     3,011        (12,007

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (149     6        (346     2,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

     1,235        (2,050     2,665        (9,523

Discontinued operations:

        

Income (Loss) from discontinued operations

     —          14        (4     (98

Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations

     —          —          —          6,466   

Income tax expense from discontinued operations

     —          (6     —          (2,484
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from discontinued operations

     —          8        (4     3,884   

Net income (loss)

     1,235        (2,042     2,661        (5,639

Less: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests

     2,411        (37     4,691        (77

Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interests

     —          —          —          103   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.

   $ (1,176   $ (2,005   $ (2,030   $ (5,665
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic (loss) income per share from:

        

Continuing operations

   $ (0.06   $ (0.11   $ (0.10   $ (0.47

Discontinued operations

     —          0.01        —          0.19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share

   $ (0.06   $ (0.10   $ (0.10   $ (0.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted (loss) income per share from:

        

Continuing operations

   $ (0.06   $ (0.11   $ (0.10   $ (0.47

Discontinued operations

     —          0.01        —          0.19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share

   $ (0.06   $ (0.10   $ (0.10   $ (0.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     20,753        19,970        20,681        19,970   

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     20,753        19,970        20,681        19,970   

Net loss attributable to Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.:

        

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (1,176   $ (2,013   $ (2,026   $ (9,446

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —          8        (4     3,781   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (1,176   $ (2,005   $ (2,030   $ (5,665
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     For the three months ended December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,235      $ (2,042

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

    

Amortization of loan discount and deferred financing fees

     62        49   

Depreciation expense

     23        15   

Provision for bad debt

     —          60   

Undistributed earnings from unconsolidated joint venture

     (43     —     

Impairment charges and write-offs, net

     970        —     

Amortization of stock compensation

     91        519   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Restricted cash

     249        (3

Trade receivables

     1,535        (361

Real estate inventories

     (1,588     (10,138

Other assets

     (106     100   

Accrued interest

     261        101   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (1,191     989   

Income taxes payable

     149        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     1,647        (10,711
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (16     (52

Release of insurance deposit

     1,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     984        (52
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from notes payable

     15,058        11,324   

Payments on notes payable

     (11,795     (2,229

Loan financing costs

     (55     (180

Distributions to non-controlling interests

     (1,997     —     

Contributions from non-controlling interests

     4,000        945   

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

     (135     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     5,076        9,860   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     7,707        (903

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     4,188        4,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 11,895      $ 3,539   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure for non-cash activity:

    

Interest paid, net of interest capitalized

   $ 28      $ (82

Reduction in proceeds from sale of Cascades Apartment and increase in other assets related to amounts placed in escrow upon settlement of Cascades Apartments sale

   $ —        $ —     

Increase in class A common stock par value in connection with issuance of stock compensation and warrants exercise

   $ 2      $ —     

Increase in treasury stock and accrued liabilities for net-settlement of stock compensation

   $ —        $ 41