Quarter Highlights
- 47% increase in consolidated net income
- 42% increase in diluted earnings per share
- 31% increase in consolidated revenue
- 22% increase in net new sales contracts
- 19% increase in sales contract backlog
- 74 basis point increase in home sales gross profit margin
ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- D.R. Horton, Inc.
(NYSE: DHI) Tuesday (January 22, 2002) reported its 97th consecutive quarter
of year-over-year growth in profitability, which increased shareholders'
equity to a record $1.3 billion. Net income for the quarter ended
December 31, 2001 increased 47% to $73.4 million ($0.94 per share), compared
to $49.9 million ($0.66 per share) for the same quarter of fiscal year 2001.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2001, income before the cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle increased 54% to $73.4 million from
$47.8 million. Homebuilding revenues for the quarter increased 30% to
$1,135.0 million (5,691 homes closed) from $873.6 million (4,290 homes closed)
for the same quarter of fiscal year 2001.
The Company previously reported record first quarter net new sales
contracts. Net new sales contracts for the first quarter of fiscal 2002
increased 22% to 5,144 homes ($1,021.4 million) from 4,229 homes
($900.3 million) for the same period last year. Sales contract backlog at
December 31, 2001 increased 19% to 8,716 homes ($1.8 billion) from 7,327 homes
($1.6 billion) last year.
Donald R. Horton, Chairman of the Board, said, "We are extremely pleased
with the Company's first quarter performance, where we once again grew our net
income at a faster pace than our revenues. The excellent results of our first
quarter, combined with our record backlog for December 31, provide a solid
foundation for achieving our 25th consecutive year of growth and
profitability.
"This is an especially exciting time for our Company as we look forward to
welcoming Jim Schuler and the Schuler companies into the D.R. Horton family of
companies. Both D.R. Horton and Schuler have scheduled shareholder meetings
to vote on the merger on February 21, 2002. Shareholders as of January 14,
2002 are invited to attend and vote in person or by proxy. We anticipate
closing the merger upon shareholder approval."
D.R. Horton's earnings release conference call will be today at
11:00 a.m. EST. The number is 800-374-9096, and the call will also be
available through a webcast at www.DRHORTON.com .
Founded in 1978, D.R. Horton, Inc. is engaged in the construction and sale
of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time
move-up markets. The Company currently builds and sells homes under the
D.R. Horton, Arappco, Cambridge, Continental, Dietz-Crane, Dobson, Emerald,
Mareli, Milburn, Regency, SGS Communities, Torrey and Trimark names in
20 states and 38 markets, with a geographic presence in the Midwest,
Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest and Western regions of the United States.
The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers
through its subsidiaries CH Mortgage, DRH Title Company, Principal Title,
Travis Title Company, Metro Title Company, Century Title Company and Custom
Title Company.
Portions of this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as
defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the
Company believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different.
All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to the
Company as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future results or otherwise. Factors that may
cause the actual results to be materially different from the future results
expressed by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
changes in general economic, real estate and business conditions; changes in
interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing; governmental
regulation and environmental matters; the Company's substantial leverage;
competitive conditions within the industry; the availability of capital and
the Company's ability to successfully effect growth strategies. Additional
information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance is
contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and most recent
quarterly report on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.DRHORTON.com
D.R. HORTON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2000 2001
(In millions, except per
share amounts)
Homebuilding:
Revenues
Home sales $856.1 $1,125.7
Land/lot sales 17.5 9.3
873.6 1,135.0
Cost of sales
Home sales 689.9 898.9
Land/lot sales 13.5 7.9
703.4 906.8
Gross profit
Home sales 166.2 226.8
Land/lot sales 4.0 1.4
170.2 228.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 91.9 118.4
Interest expense 2.9 1.2
Other (income) 3.3 2.6
Operating income from homebuilding 72.1 106.0
Financial Services:
Revenues 14.1 24.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10.1 15.1
Interest expense 1.1 1.3
Other (income) (1.4) (3.0)
Operating income from financial services 4.3 11.5
Income before income taxes 76.4 117.5
Provision for income taxes 28.6 44.1
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle $47.8 $73.4
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 2.1 ---
Net income $49.9 $73.4
Amounts per share - basic:
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle $0.64 $0.95
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 0.03 ---
Net income $0.67 $0.95
Weighted average number of common shares 75.0 77.0
Amounts per share - diluted:
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle $0.63 $0.94
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle 0.03 ---
Net income $0.66 $0.94
Weighted average number of common shares 76.1 78.3
Homebuilding Financial Data:
Interest amortized to home and
land/lot cost of sales $18.2 $22.3
Depreciation and amortization 5.7 5.0
Interest incurred 29.5 36.7
D.R. HORTON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
December 31, 2001
(In millions)
ASSETS
Homebuilding:
Cash and cash equivalents $22.1
Inventories 2,980.1
Property and equipment (net) 55.1
Other assets 207.9
Excess of cost over net assets acquired (net) 136.7
3,401.9
Financial services:
Cash and cash equivalents 9.9
Mortgage loans held for sale 233.9
Other assets 13.9
Excess of cost over net assets acquired (net) 1.2
258.9
$3,660.8
LIABILITIES
Homebuilding:
Accounts payable and other liabilities $465.6
Notes payable:
Revolving credit facility due 2002 ---
8 3/8% senior notes due 2004, net 149.0
10 1/2% senior notes due 2005, net 199.5
10% senior notes due 2006, net 147.7
8% senior notes due 2009, net 383.3
9 3/4% senior subordinated notes due 2010, net 148.9
9 3/8% senior subordinated notes due 2011, net 199.7
7 7/8% senior notes due 2011, net 198.3
Zero coupon convertible senior notes due 2021, net 204.2
Other 69.3
Total notes payable 1,699.9
2,165.5
Financial services:
Accounts payable and other liabilities 7.9
Notes payable 154.8
162.7
2,328.2
Minority interests 9.3
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 0.8
Additional capital 708.3
Retained earnings 614.2
1,323.3
$3,660.8
D.R. HORTON, INC.
($'s in millions)
NET NEW SALES CONTRACTS
Three months ended December 31,
2000 2001
Units $'s Units $'s
Mid-Atlantic 550 $128.4 628 $128.1
Midwest 326 80.1 388 96.9
Southeast 548 98.0 735 118.3
Southwest 1,679 277.8 2,332 379.2
West 1,126 316.0 1,061 298.9
4,229 $900.3 5,144 $1,021.4
HOMES DELIVERED
Three months ended December 31,
2000 2001
Units $'s Units $'s
Mid-Atlantic 595 $133.9 595 $125.1
Midwest 488 118.7 463 118.7
Southeast 565 100.2 888 154.9
Southwest 1,792 288.5 2,571 432.6
West 850 214.8 1,174 294.4
4,290 $856.1 5,691 $1,125.7
SALES CONTRACT BACKLOG
December 31,
2000 2001
Units $'s Units $'s
Mid-Atlantic 778 $202.0 855 $193.3
Midwest 738 186.8 843 241.0
Southeast 970 175.6 1,311 216.9
Southwest 3,076 540.8 3,996 684.6
West 1,765 475.9 1,711 493.7
7,327 $1,581.1 8,716 $1,829.5
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