-----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, EBq+N3rd/7ozcKziXwx98DPWTyHYDp/CB/GOKjjkUgRniiMdIv4n4IsPcxJjnQ+/ Sh+xqgfsgP68LkZfN+N5Fw== 0000950116-03-004789.txt : 20031210 0000950116-03-004789.hdr.sgml : 20031210 20031210161940 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950116-03-004789 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20031210 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20031210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TOLL BROTHERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000794170 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATIVE BUILDERS [1531] IRS NUMBER: 232416878 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09186 FILM NUMBER: 031047578 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3103 PHILMONT AVE CITY: HUNTINGDON VALLEY STATE: PA ZIP: 19006 BUSINESS PHONE: 2159388000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3103 PHILMONT AVENUE CITY: HUNTINGDON VALLEY STATE: PA ZIP: 19006 8-K 1 eightk.txt 8-K 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): December 10, 2003 ---------------- Toll Brothers, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 001-09186 23-2416878 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3103 Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 938-8000 -------------------------- Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c). Exhibits. The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K: Exhibit No. Item 99.1* Summary of guidance given by the Company on its conference call of December 10, 2003 related to its expected results of operations for its fiscal 2004. Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On December 10, 2003, Toll Brothers, Inc. hosted a conference call for investors to discuss the results of operations for its three-month and twelve-month periods ended October 31, 2003 and 2002, and to discuss the expected results of operations for its fiscal year 2004. A summary of the guidance given for its expected results of operations for its fiscal 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The information hereunder shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. * Filed electronically herewith. 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. TOLL BROTHERS, INC. Dated: December 10, 2003 By: Joseph R. Sicree ------------------------ Joseph R. Sicree Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer EX-99 3 ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 In its fourth quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call held on December 10, 2003, Toll Brothers, Inc. (the "Company") gave the following guidance regarding its expected results of operations for its fiscal year ending October 31, 2004. These forecasts are subject to many risks, uncertainties and assumptions and may vary significantly from the actual results, as further noted below. Information with respect to quarterly data is subject to even greater fluctuation and risk. We undertake no obligation to publicly update the information provided due changes in economic conditions, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent filings, releases or presentations should be consulted. We suggest that you listen to the conference call in its entirety. The conference call in its entirety can be heard via the Investor Relations portion of our website, www.tollbrothers.com, until January 31, 2004. Expected range of unit deliveries and delivered price for fiscal 2004:
Unit Deliveries Price Low High Low High Year 6,000 6,400 $545,000 $555,000 Quarter ending January 31, 2004 1,125 1,225 $535,000 $545,000 Quarter ending April 30, 2004 1,300 1,450 $540,000 $550,000 Quarter ending July 31, 2004 1,550 1,700 $550,000 $560,000 Quarter ending October 31, 2004 1,950 2,100 $550,000 $560,000
Land sales revenue and gross margins for fiscal 2004 are expected to be approximately: Revenues Margins Year $16,000,000 28% Quarter ending January 31, 2004 $ 5,000,000 25% Quarter ending April 30, 2004 $ 7,000,000 30% Quarter ending July 31, 2004 $ 2,000,000 30% Quarter ending October 31, 2004 $ 2,000,000 30% Expected other income for fiscal 2004 is approximately: Year $15,000,000 Quarter ending January 31, 2004 $ 1,500,000 Quarter ending April 30, 2004 $ 2,500,000 Quarter ending July 31, 2004 $ 4,500,000 Quarter ending October 31, 2004 $ 6,500,000 Expected income from unconsolidated entities for fiscal 2004 is approximately: Year $5,000,000 Quarter ending January 31, 2004 $ 500,000 Quarter ending April 30, 2004 $ 500,000 Quarter ending July 31, 2004 $2,000,000 Quarter ending October 31, 2004 $2,000,000 Expected home building gross margin percentage is as follows:
Year Approximately the same or slightly higher than fiscal 2003 Quarter ending January 31, 2004 Approximately the same as fiscal 2003's first quarter Quarter ending April 30, 2004 Approximately 30 to 60 basis points better than fiscal 2003's second quarter Quarter ending July 31, 2004 Approximately 25 to 35 basis points better than fiscal 2003's third quarter Quarter ending October 31, 2004 Approximately the same as fiscal 2003's fourth quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues is expected to be as follows:
Year Approximately 10 to 20 basis points higher than fiscal 2003 Quarter ending January 31, 2004 Approximately 70 to 80 basis points higher than fiscal 2003's first quarter Quarter ending April 30, 2004 Approximately 10 to 20 basis points higher than fiscal 2003's second quarter Quarter ending July 31, 2004 Approximately the same as fiscal 2003's third quarter Quarter ending October 31, 2004 Approximately 10 basis points higher than fiscal 2003's fourth quarter
Interest expense for the year and for each of the quarters is expected to be approximately 2.6% of revenues. Income taxes for the year and for each of the quarters is expected to be approximately 37% of income before income taxes. The share count to determine diluted earnings per share is based upon what we believe will be an increasing share price during the year. We estimate that the share count for determining diluted earnings per share will average 81.7 million shares for the full fiscal year, starting at 81 million shares in the first fiscal quarter and increasing to 82.2 million shares for the fourth fiscal quarter. Certain information included herein and in other Company reports, SEC filings, statements and presentations is forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements concerning anticipated operating results, financial resources, changes in revenues, changes in profitability, interest expense, growth and expansion, anticipated income from joint ventures and the Toll Brothers Realty Trusts Group, the ability to acquire land, the ability to secure governmental approvals and the ability to open new communities, the ability to sell homes and properties, the ability to deliver homes from backlog, the average delivered price of homes, the ability to secure materials and subcontractors, the ability to maintain the liquidity and capital necessary to expand and take advantage of future opportunities, and stock market valuations. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect actual results and cause them to differ materially from expectations expressed herein and in other Company reports, SEC filings, statements and presentations. These risks and uncertainties include local, regional and national economic conditions, the demand for homes, domestic and international political events, uncertainties created by terrorist attacks, the effects of governmental regulation, the competitive environment in which the Company operates, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in home prices, the availability and cost of land for future growth, the availability of capital, uncertainties and fluctuations in capital and securities markets, changes in tax laws and their interpretation, legal proceedings, the availability of adequate insurance at reasonable cost, the ability of customers to finance the purchase of homes, the availability and cost of labor and materials, and weather conditions. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----