UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2011
or
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                    
Commission File Number: 001-33662
FORESTAR GROUP INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
   
Delaware
26-1336998
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) 26-1336998
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building Two, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78746
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(512) 433-5200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
     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.þ Yeso No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).þ Yeso No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
       
Large accelerated filero Accelerated filerþ Non-accelerated filero(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting companyo
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).o Yesþ No
     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
   
  Number of Shares Outstanding as of
Title of Each Class August 1,October 31, 2011
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share 35,492,68635,333,846
 
 

 


 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements
FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
                
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
 Second    Third   
 Quarter-End Year-End  Quarter-End Year-End 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
ASSETS
  
Cash and cash equivalents $5,715 $5,366  $29,121 $5,366 
Real estate 568,139 562,192  587,226 562,192 
Assets held for sale 25,588 21,122   21,122 
Investment in unconsolidated ventures 98,909 101,166  98,089 101,166 
Timber 15,998 17,959  15,656 17,959 
Receivables, net 23,382 2,875  24,376 2,875 
Prepaid expenses 2,824 2,034  2,409 2,034 
Income taxes receivable 790  
Property and equipment, net 5,423 5,577  5,362 5,577 
Oil and gas properties and equipment, net 2,413 322  3,713 322 
Deferred tax asset 54,141 47,141  58,154 47,141 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,989 6,527  5,720 6,527 
Other assets 15,844 17,043  16,870 17,043 
          
TOTAL ASSETS
 $825,155 $789,324  $846,696 $789,324 
          
  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
Accounts payable $4,281 $4,214  $5,733 $4,214 
Accrued employee compensation and benefits 463 994  784 994 
Accrued property taxes 5,112 3,662  6,996 3,662 
Accrued interest 1,293 1,061  946 1,061 
Income taxes payable  3,293  22,423 3,293 
Other accrued expenses 9,176 8,168  10,713 8,168 
Other liabilities 35,054 32,064  30,753 32,064 
Debt 260,825 221,589  223,697 221,589 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 316,204 275,045  302,045 275,045 
  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  
  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 25,000,000 authorized shares, none issued      
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,773,370 issued at June 30, 2011 and 36,667,210 issued at December 31, 2010 36,773 36,667 
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,793,467 issued at third quarter-end 2011 and 36,667,210 issued at year-end 2010 36,793 36,667 
Additional paid-in capital 395,573 391,352  396,898 391,352 
Retained earnings 94,607 101,001  131,035 101,001 
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,281,084 shares at June 30, 2011 and 1,216,647 shares at December 31, 2010  (20,672)  (19,456)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,459,621 shares at third quarter-end 2011 and 1,216,647 shares at year-end 2010  (22,873)  (19,456)
          
Total Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity 506,281 509,564  541,853 509,564 
Noncontrolling interests 2,670 4,715  2,798 4,715 
          
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 508,951 514,279  544,651 514,279 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $825,155 $789,324  $846,696 $789,324 
          
Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
REVENUES
  
Real estate sales $12,576 $16,145 $26,533 $26,895  $11,802 $10,000 $38,335 $36,895 
Income producing properties and other 7,039 5,404 14,221 11,902  7,258 5,139 21,479 17,041 
                  
Real estate 19,615 21,549 40,754 38,797  19,060 15,139 59,814 53,936 
Mineral resources 4,580 4,606 11,913 11,733  5,871 6,654 17,784 18,387 
Fiber resources and other 1,290 1,982 2,658 3,965  1,310 2,220 3,968 6,185 
                  
 25,485 28,137 55,325 54,495  26,241 24,013 81,566 78,508 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
  
Cost of real estate sales  (5,991)  (7,462)  (11,636)  (13,129)  (7,760)  (4,183)  (19,396)  (17,312)
Cost of income producing properties and other  (4,366)  (3,945)  (8,891)  (8,749)  (4,607)  (3,931)  (13,498)  (12,680)
Cost of mineral resources  (438)  (307)  (1,232)  (629)  (597)  (223)  (1,829)  (852)
Cost of fiber resources and other  (285)  (391)  (532)  (742)  (349)  (466)  (881)  (1,208)
Other operating  (10,483)  (9,228)  (22,157)  (19,437)  (11,771)  (10,323)  (33,928)  (29,760)
General and administrative  (6,849)  (6,120)  (12,820)  (11,696)  (2,770)  (4,797)  (15,590)  (16,493)
Gain on sale of assets 61,784 15,441 61,784 15,441 
                  
  (28,412)  (27,453)  (57,268)  (54,382) 33,930  (8,482)  (23,338)  (62,864)
                  
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
  (2,927) 684  (1,943) 113 
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures 402 287 984 658 
OPERATING INCOME
 60,171 15,531 58,228 15,644 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures 648 82 1,632 740 
Interest expense  (4,653)  (4,103)  (8,662)  (8,649)  (4,271)  (3,913)  (12,933)  (12,562)
Other non-operating income 24 246 51 444  26 246 77 690 
                  
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES
  (7,154)  (2,886)  (9,570)  (7,434)
Income tax benefit (expense) 2,828  (162) 3,540 1,353 
INCOME BEFORE TAXES
 56,574 11,946 47,004 4,512 
Income tax expense  (19,609)  (2,860)  (16,069)  (1,507)
                  
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)
  (4,326)  (3,048)  (6,030)  (6,081)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 405  (225)  (364)  (164)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
 36,965 9,086 30,935 3,005 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (537)  (164)  (901)  (328)
                  
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORESTAR GROUP INC.
 $(3,921) $(3,273) $(6,394) $(6,245)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORESTAR GROUP INC.
 $36,428 $8,922 $30,034 $2,677 
                  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING — BASIC
 35,448 36,155 35,389 36,117 
  
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE — BASIC
 $(0.11) $(0.09) $(0.18) $(0.17)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
Basic 35,514 35,934 35,482 36,109 
Diluted 35,796 36,379 35,877 36,595 
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
 
Basic $1.03 $0.25 $0.85 $0.07 
Diluted $1.02 $0.25 $0.84 $0.07 
Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
                
 First Six Months  First Nine Months 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  
Consolidated net income (loss) $(6,030) $(6,081)
Consolidated net income $30,935 $3,005 
Adjustments:  
Depreciation and amortization 4,864 5,293  7,335 7,231 
Deferred income taxes  (7,000)  (6,950)  (11,013)  (1,470)
Tax benefits not recognized for book purposes 95 64  144 91 
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated ventures  (984)  (658)  (1,632)  (740)
Distributions of earnings of unconsolidated ventures 4,102 99  5,307 1,184 
Distributions of earnings to noncontrolling interests  (2,491)  (238)  (2,899)  (569)
Share-based compensation 3,952 5,553 
Non-cash share-based compensation 399 7,370 
Non-cash real estate cost of sales 10,525 11,470  17,149 15,387 
Non-cash cost of assets sold 24,931 6,604 
Real estate development and acquisition expenditures  (23,529)  (7,020)  (49,530)  (11,499)
Acquisition of non-performing loan  (21,137)    (21,137)  
Reimbursements from utility and improvement districts 1,790 183  2,270 495 
Other changes in real estate  (5) 28   (237) 133 
Gain on termination of timber lease  (181)  (497)  (181)  (617)
Cost of timber cut 524 692  856 1,141 
Deferred income 947 1,421  345 1,655 
Asset impairments 450 900  450 900 
Loss on sale of assets held for sale  277   277 
Other 74  (113) 115  (51)
Changes in:  
Notes and accounts receivable 530  (9,771)  (464)  (9,729)
Proceeds due from qualified intermediary   (22,630)
Prepaid expenses and other  (239) 147  581 570 
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 3,896  (8,154) 9,962  (4,220)
Income taxes  (4,083)  (5,518) 19,130  (8,219)
          
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities  (33,930)  (18,873)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 32,816  (13,701)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  
Property, equipment, software and reforestation  (899)  (1,392)  (1,466)  (2,282)
Oil and gas properties and equipment  (2,112)    (3,414)  
Investment in unconsolidated ventures  (1,135)  (1,039)  (1,350)  (1,538)
Return of investment in unconsolidated ventures 252 4,784  688 4,790 
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale  2,602   2,602 
Proceeds from termination of timber lease 290   290  
Proceeds from sale of property 103   103  
          
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities  (3,501) 4,955   (5,149) 3,572 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  
Payments of debt  (37,043)  (19,750)  (104,750)  (22,551)
Additions to debt 76,279 18,527  106,858 36,698 
Deferred financing fees  (1,379)    (3,746)  (5,969)
Return of investment to noncontrolling interest  (1)  (598)  (2)  (706)
Exercise of stock options 1,167 872  1,171 881 
Repurchases of common stock  (2,126)  (15,178)
Payroll taxes on restricted stock and stock options  (1,216)  (49)  (1,290)  (49)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation  (110) 121   (110) 121 
Other 83 103  83 314 
          
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 37,780  (774)
Net cash used for financing activities  (3,912)  (6,439)
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 349  (14,692) 23,755  (16,568)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,366 21,051  5,366 21,051 
          
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $5,715 $6,359  $29,121 $4,483 
          
Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
     Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Forestar Group Inc., all subsidiaries, ventures and other entities in which we have a controlling interest and variable interest entities of which we are the primary beneficiary. We eliminate all material intercompany accounts and transactions. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated pass-through entities are recognized before income taxes. We account for our investment in other entities in which we have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the equity method (we recognize our share of the entities’ income or loss and any preferential returns and treat distributions as a reduction of our investment). We account for our investment in other entities in which we do not have significant influence over operations and financial policies using the cost method (we recognize as income distributions of accumulated earnings).
     We prepare our unaudited interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for interim financial statements. As a result, they do not include all the information and disclosures required for complete financial statements. However, in our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items unless otherwise noted. We make estimates and assumptions about future events. Actual results can, and probably will, differ from those we currently estimate including those related to allocating cost of sales to real estate, minerals and fiber and measuring assets for impairment. These interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. For further information, please read the financial statements included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     In 2011, we reclassified $199,000$160,000 and $397,000$557,000 from cost of income producing properties to operating expenses in secondrelating to third quarter and first sixnine months 2010 to conform to the current year’s presentation. In addition, in third quarter 2011, we reclassified $1,612,000 in assets held for sale to real estate and timber upon completing our strategic initiatives related to the sale of higher and better use timberland and reduction of debt.
Note 2 — New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2011
     In first quarter 2011, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-28 —When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts and ASU 2010-29 —Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. Adoption of these pronouncements did not affect our earnings or financial position.
Pending Accounting Standards
     Pending ASU 2011-04 —Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSsand, ASU 2011-05 —Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Incomeand ASU 2011-08 —Testing Goodwill for Impairmentwill be effective first quarter 2012. Adoption2012 though early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating whether we will adopt this ASU in fourth quarter 2011. Adoptions of these ASUs are not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position but will likelymay result in certain additional disclosures.
Note 3 — Strategic Initiatives and Assets Held for Sale
     In 2009, we announced our near-term strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value byby: generating significant cash flow, principally from the sale of 175,000 acres of higher and better use timberland; reducing debt by $150,000,000; and repurchasing up to 20 percent of our common stock.
     In third quarter 2011, we sold 50,000 acres of timberland in Georgia and Alabama to Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. for $74,722,000 and 7,000 acres in Texas to The Conservation Fund for $12,339,000. These transactions generated net proceeds of $86,018,000, which were principally used to reduce debt. These transactions resulted in gains of $61,784,000. We also repurchased 172,435 shares of our common stock for $2,126,000, which are classified as treasury stock.
     At third quarter-end 2011, we have completed our strategic initiatives related to the sale of higher and better use timberland and reduction of debt. Since announcing these initiatives, we have sold 119,000176,000 acres of timber and timberland in Georgia, Alabama and Texas for $197,381,000 generating combined$284,442,000 in eleven transactions. These transactions generated net proceeds of $191,891,000, which were$277,909,000 and resulted in gains of $194,438,000. We used the proceeds principally used to reduce debt, pay income taxes, reinvest in qualifying real estateour business and repurchase our common stock. These transactions resultedOur total debt has been reduced by $151,986,000 since first quarter-end 2009, excluding $26,500,000 in non-recourse borrowings secured by a combined gain on sale of assets of $132,654,000.401 unit multifamily property we acquired in fourth quarter 2010. In 2010,addition, we have repurchased 1,000,9871,173,422 shares of our common stock at a cost of $15,178,000. The repurchased shares are classified as treasury stock.
     At second quarter-end 2011, assets held for sale includes 65,000 acres of undeveloped land with a carrying value of $18,024,000 and related timber with a carrying value of $7,564,000. We continue to actively market this land. Please read Note 19 for information regarding a sale of 50,000 acres of timberland subsequent to second quarter-end 2011.$17,304,000.

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Note 4 — Real Estate
     Real estate consists of:
                
 Second    Third   
 Quarter-End Year-End  Quarter-End Year-End 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Entitled, developed and under development projects $400,287 $403,059  $406,311 $403,059 
Undeveloped land 90,067 86,608  90,969 86,608 
Income producing properties 102,983 95,963  116,034 95,963 
          
 593,337 585,630  613,314 585,630 
Accumulated depreciation  (25,198)  (23,438)  (26,088)  (23,438)
          
 $568,139 $562,192  $587,226 $562,192 
          
     Included in entitled, developed and under development projects are the estimated costs of assets we expect to convey to utility and improvement districts of $62,030,000$63,087,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011 and $59,079,000 at year-end 2010, including $36,552,000 included in both secondthird quarter-end 2011 and year-end 2010 related to our Cibolo Canyons project near San Antonio, Texas. These costs relate to water, sewer and other infrastructure assets we have submitted to utility or improvement districts for approval and reimbursement. We submitted for reimbursement to these districts $2,336,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $1,827,000$3,316,000 in first sixnine months 2010. We collected $187,000 from these districts in first sixnine months 2011 and $183,000$495,000 in first sixnine months 2010. We expect to collect the remaining amounts billed when these districts achieve adequate tax bases to support payment.
     Also included in entitled, developed and under development projects is our investment in the resort development owned by third parties at our Cibolo Canyons project. In second quarterfirst nine months 2011, we received $1,603,000$2,083,000 from the Special Improvement District (SID) related tofrom hotel occupancy revenues and othersales revenues from resort sales collected as taxes by the SID. We currently account for these collectionsreceipts as a reduction of our investment.investment in the resort development. At second-quarter-endthird-quarter-end 2011, we have $40,399,000$39,918,000 invested in the resort development.
     IncomeAt third quarter-end 2011, income producing properties principallyprimarily represents our investment in a 401 unit multifamily property in Houston, Texas with carrying value of $46,998,000 and a 413 guest room hotel in Austin, Texas.Texas with carrying value of $21,569,000. In addition, in second quarter 2011, we reclassified $4,555,000 in land from entitled, developed and under development projects to income producing properties as result of commencing construction on a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, Texas. At second-quarterthird-quarter end 2011, our investment in this project including land and construction in progress is $5,961,000,$9,394,000 with an estimated additional cost to complete construction of $24,579,000.$21,142,000.
     We recognized asset impairment charges in second quarter 2011 of $450,000 related to a residential real estate project located near Dallas, Texas and $900,000 in second quarter 2010 related to a residential real estate project located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
     Depreciation expense, primarily related to income producing properties, was $1,760,000$2,650,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $1,465,000$2,067,000 in first sixnine months 2010 and is included in other operating expenses.
Note 5 — Timber
     We own directly or through ventures approximately 201,000over 143,000 acres of timber, primarily in Georgia. The cost of timber cut and sold was $524,000$856,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $692,000$1,141,000 in first sixnine months 2010.
Note 6 — Shareholders’ Equity
     A reconciliation of changes in shareholders’ equity at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                        
 Forestar Noncontrolling    Forestar Noncontrolling   
 Group Inc. Interests Total  Group Inc. Interests Total 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Balance at year-end 2010 $509,564 $4,715 $514,279  $509,564 $4,715 $514,279 
Net income (loss)  (6,394) 364  (6,030)
Net income 30,034 901 30,935 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   (2,492)  (2,492)   (2,901)  (2,901)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests  83 83   83 83 
Other (primarily share-based compensation) 3,111  3,111  2,255  2,255 
              
Balance at second quarter-end 2011 $506,281 $2,670 $508,951 
Balance at third quarter-end 2011 $541,853 $2,798 $544,651 
              
     In first sixnine months 2011, we issued 106,160126,257 shares of our common stock as a result of stock option exercises and vesting of equity-settled restricted stock units.
     In addition, we repurchased 172,435 shares of our common stock at a cost of $2,126,000 in third quarter 2011. The repurchased shares are classified as treasury stock.

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Note 7 — Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we had ownership interests ranging from 25 to 50 percent in 10 ventures that we account for using the equity method. We have no real estate ventures that are accounted for using the cost method. Our three largest ventures at secondthird quarter-end 2011 are CL Realty, Temco and Palisades West. We own a 50 percent interest in both CL Realty and Temco, and Cousins Real Estate Corporation owns the other 50 percent interest. We own a 25 percent interest in Palisades West, Cousins Properties Incorporated owns a 50 percent interest and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owns the remaining 25 percent interest. Information regarding these ventures follows:
  CL Realty, L.L.C. was formed in 2002 for the purpose of developing residential and mixed-use communities in Texas and across the southeastern United States. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, the venture has 14 residential and mixed-use communities, of which 10 are in Texas, 3three are in Florida and 1one is in Georgia, representing approximately 5,2005,100 planned residential lots and 290 commercial acres.
 
  Temco Associates, LLC was formed in 1991 for the purpose of acquiring and developing residential real estate sites in Georgia. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, the venture has 4four residential and mixed-use communities, representing approximately 1,5501,560 planned residential lots, all of which are located in Paulding County, Georgia. The venture also owns 5,712 acres of undeveloped land in Paulding County, Georgia.
 
  Palisades West LLC was formed in 2006 for the purpose of constructing a commercial office park in Austin, Texas. The project includes two office buildings totaling approximately 375,000 square feet and an accompanying parking garage. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, the buildings are approximately 9799 percent leased. Our remaining commitment for investment in this venture as of secondthird quarter-end 2011 is $1,532,000. Effective fourth quarter 2008, we entered into a 10-year operating lease for approximately 32,000 square feet that we occupy as our corporate headquarters. In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, rents paid under this operating lease were $256,000$304,000 and $560,000$864,000 and are included in general and administrative and other operating expenses. In third quarter and first nine months 2010, rents paid were $296,000 and $889,000 and are included in general and administrative expenses.
     Combined summarized balance sheet information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:
                                                                                
 Second Quarter-End 2011 Year-End 2010  Third Quarter-End 2011 Year-End 2010 
 CL Palisades Other CL Palisades Other    CL Palisades Other CL Palisades Other   
 Realty Temco West Ventures Total Realty Temco West Ventures Total  Realty Temco West Ventures Total Realty Temco West Ventures Total 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Real estate $81,898 $59,567 $121,754 $66,942 $330,161 $85,436 $60,454 $124,696 $69,612 $340,198  $81,844 $59,641 $120,474 $66,634 $328,593 $85,436 $60,454 $124,696 $69,612 $340,198 
Total assets 82,838 60,232 125,907 76,782 345,759 86,657 60,609 129,378 78,060 354,704  82,357 60,259 125,089 77,679 345,384 86,657 60,609 129,378 78,060 354,704 
Borrowings(a)
 1,727 2,859  74,080 78,666 2,664 2,929  74,605 80,198  1,047 2,824  75,330 79,201 2,664 2,929  74,605 80,198 
Total liabilities 3,478 3,270  45,227(b) 88,150 140,125 4,124 3,133  48,612(b) 87,145 143,014  3,306 3,357  44,869(b) 90,096 141,628 4,124 3,133  48,612(b) 87,145 143,014 
Equity 79,360 56,962 80,680  (11,368) 205,634 82,533 57,476 80,766  (9,085) 211,690  79,051 56,902 80,220  (12,417) 203,756 82,533 57,476 80,766  (9,085) 211,690 
Our investment in real estate ventures:  
Our share of their equity (c)
 39,680 28,481 20,170 13,726 102,057 41,267 28,738 20,191 14,075 104,271  39,525 28,451 20,055 13,221 101,252 41,267 28,738 20,191 14,075 104,271 
Unrecognized deferred gain (d)
  (2,190)    (958)  (3,148)  (2,190)    (915)  (3,105)  (2,164)    (999)  (3,163)  (2,190)    (915)  (3,105)
                                          
Investment in real estate ventures $37,490 $28,481 $20,170 $12,768 $98,909 $39,077 $28,738 $20,191 $13,160 $101,166  $37,361 $28,451 $20,055 $12,222 $98,089 $39,077 $28,738 $20,191 $13,160 $101,166 
                                          

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     Combined summarized income statement information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues:  
CL Realty $1,649 $2,485 $3,518 $4,212  $2,290 $1,120 $5,808 $5,332 
Temco 288 89 346 1,877  89 233 435 2,110 
Palisades West 4,084 3,416 8,114 6,731  4,142 3,414 12,256 10,145 
Other ventures 4,116 6,355 5,665 8,220  2,678 1,549 8,343 9,769 
                  
Total $10,137 $12,345 $17,643 $21,040  $9,199 $6,316 $26,842 $27,356 
                  
  
Earnings (Loss):  
CL Realty $734 $1,364 $1,390 $1,220  $1,091 $964 $2,481 $2,184 
Temco  (212)  (388)  (416) 812   (366)  (382)  (782) 430 
Palisades West 1,455 1,158 2,911 2,282  1,461 1,124 4,372 3,406 
Other ventures  (1,262)  (15,190)  (2,132)  (16,283)  (612)  (524)  (2,744)  (16,807)
                  
Total $715 $(13,056) $1,753 $(11,969) $1,574 $1,182 $3,327 $(10,787)
                  
  
Our equity in their earnings (loss):  
CL Realty $367 $682 $695 $610  $545 $482 $1,240 $1,092 
Temco  (106)  (194)  (208) 406   (183)  (191)  (391) 215 
Palisades West 364 290 728 569  365 281 1,093 850 
Other ventures(c)
  (223)  (491)  (231)  (927)  (105)  (490)  (336)  (1,417)
Amortization of deferred gain 26  26  
                  
Total $402 $287 $984 $658  $648 $82 $1,632 $740 
                  
 
(a) Total includes current maturities of $72,118,000$71,920,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011, of which $43,262,000$43,169,000 is non-recourse to us, and $75,121,000 at year-end 2010, of which $43,166,000 is non-recourse to us.
 
(b) Includes $43,678,000$42,792,000 of deferred income from leasehold improvements funded by tenants in excess of leasehold improvement allowances. These amounts are recognized as rental income over the lease term and are offset by depreciation expense related to these tenant improvements. There is no effect on venture net income.
 
(c) Our share of the equity in other ventures reflects our ownership interests ranging from 25 to 50 percent, excluding venture losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to fund those losses.
 
(d) Represents deferred gains on real estate contributed by us to ventures. We are recognizing income as real estate is sold to third parties. The deferred gains are reflected as a reduction to our investment in unconsolidated ventures.
     In first sixnine months 2011, we invested $1,135,000$1,350,000 in these ventures and received $4,354,000$5,995,000 in distributions; in first sixnine months 2010, we invested $1,039,000$1,538,000 in these ventures and received $4,883,000$5,974,000 in distributions. Distributions include both return of investments and distributions of earnings.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, other ventures include three partnerships we participate in that have total assets of $51,504,000$51,301,000 and total liabilities of $82,740,000,$83,575,000, which includes $67,532,000$67,557,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These partnerships are managed by third parties who intend to extend or refinance these borrowings; however, there is no assurance that this can be done. Although these borrowings may be guaranteed by third parties, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional equity to these partnerships. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position. Our investment in these partnerships is $2,751,000$2,362,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. These three partnerships are variable interest entities. Please readNote 17for additional information.
     In second quarter and first sixnine months 2011, CL Realty’s earnings include an impairment charge of $500,000 related to a residential real estate project located in Tampa, Florida.
     In second quarter and first sixnine months 2010, other ventures loss includes a $13,061,000 loss on sale of a golf course and country club property in Denton, Texas. This loss did not impact our equity in the earnings (loss) of this venture as we exclude losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to provide additional funding.
     We have provided performance bonds and letters of credit on behalf of certain ventures totaling $1,447,000$1,387,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. Generally these performance bonds and letters of credit would be drawn on due to lack of performance by us or the ventures, such as failure to timely deliver streets and utilities in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

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Note 8 — Receivables
     Receivables consist of:
                
 Second    Third   
 Quarter-End Year-End  Quarter-End Year-End 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Non-performing loan $21,137 $  $20,666 $ 
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.56% at second quarter-end 2011 and 7.93% at year-end 2010 1,974 1,057 
Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.73% at third quarter-end 2011 and 7.93% at year-end 2010 2,720 1,057 
Due from qualified intermediary  1,347   1,347 
Receivables and accrued interest 332 615  1,052 615 
          
 23,443 3,019  24,438 3,019 
Allowance for bad debts  (61)  (144)  (62)  (144)
          
 $23,382 $2,875  $24,376 $2,875 
          
     In second quarter 2011, we acquired a non-performing loan from a financial institution for $21,137,000. The original loan commitment was $38,000,000 and the current principaloutstanding balance outstanding is about $31,600,000.$34,087,000. The loan matured in February 2010. The note is secured by a lien on 900 acres of developed and undeveloped real estate located near Houston, Texas designated for single-family residential and commercial development. We are not currently accruing interest and didhave not recordrecorded any accretable yield at acquisition due to the non-performing status of the loan. We cannot estimate the anticipated future cash flows because the borrower is in bankruptcy. In third quarter 2011, we received $471,000 in payments and accounted for these receipts as a reduction of the carrying value of the non-performing loan.
     Notes receivable generally are secured by a deed of trust and generally due within three years.
     Receivables and accrued interest principally include miscellaneous operating receivables arising in the normal course of business.
Note 9 — Debt
     Debt consists of:
         
  Second    
  Quarter-End  Year-End 
  2011  2010 
  (In thousands) 
Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at second quarter-end 2011 and year-end 2010 $130,000  $125,000 
Revolving loan facility — average interest rate of 6.51% at second quarter-end 2011  51,000    
Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 4.94% at second quarter-end 2011 and 4.51% at year-end 2010  26,500   41,716 
Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%  53,325   54,873 
       
  $260,825  $221,589 
       
         
  Third    
  Quarter-End  Year-End 
  2011  2010 
  (In thousands) 
Senior secured credit facility        
Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at third quarter-end 2011 and year-end 2010 $130,000  $125,000 
Revolving line of credit      
Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 4.31% at third quarter-end 2011 and 4.51% at year-end 2010  41,900   41,716 
Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%  51,797   54,873 
       
  $223,697  $221,589 
       
     Our senior credit facility and other debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.
     On February 23,At various times in 2011, we supplemented our amended and restated senior credit facility to add a new lender to the revolving loan and to the term loan increasing the aggregate commitment by $30,000,000. We incurred fees of $270,000 related to this additional commitment. In addition, on May 6, 2011, we amended our senior secured credit facility to provide us with, among other matters, additional flexibility with respect to the borrowing base, collateral coverage and leverage requirements. As a result, in third quarter 2011 we increased our unused borrowing capacity by over $70,000,000 and extended the maturity of our revolving line of credit by one year, to make certain technical and other changes. We incurred fees of $583,500 related to this amendment.August 6, 2014.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term loan maturescredit maturing August 6, 2015, and the revolving line of credit matures August 6, 2013 (with a one-year extension option to August 6, 2014).2014. The term loan includes a 21 percent prepayment penalty for payments in excess of $25,000,000 prior to August 6, 2011 and 1 percent prepayment penalty prior to February 6, 2012 and no prepayment penalty thereafter. The revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $3,467,000$984,000 is outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2011. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we had $111,386,000$176,337,000 in net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility.
     At our option, we can borrow at LIBOR plus 4.5 percent (subject to a 2 percent LIBOR floor) or prime plus 2.5 percent. Borrowings under the senior secured credit facility are secured by (a) all timberland, land in entitlement process, minerals and minerals,certain raw entitled land, (b) assignments of current and future leases, rents and contracts, including our mineral leases, (c) a security interest in our primary operating account, (d) pledge of the equity interests in current and future material operating subsidiaries or joint venture interests, or if such pledge is not permitted, a pledge of the right to distributions from such entities, to the extent permitted, and (e) negative pledge (without a mortgage) on all other wholly- ownedwholly-owned assets. The senior secured credit facility provides for releases of real estate to be delivered provided that borrowing base compliance is maintained.

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     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, directlysecured promissory notes include a $26,500,000 non-recourse loan collateralized by a 401 unit multifamily project located in Houston, Texas with a carrying value of $46,998,000. In addition, in third quarter 2011, we borrowed $15,400,000 which is secured by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin, Texas with a carrying value of $21,569,000. This financing replaced debt retired in second quarter 2011.
     At third quarter-end 2011, other indebtedness, primarily non-recourse, is collateralized by entitled, developed and through consolidated ventures,under development projects with a carrying value of $116,602,000.
     At third quarter-end 2011, we have $7,419,000$9,101,000 in unamortized deferred financing fees, including $3,746,000 incurred in 2011 principally related to our senior secured credit facility, which are included in other assets. Amortization of deferred financing fees was $1,472,000$2,161,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $2,882,000$3,747,000 in first sixnine months 2010 and is included in interest expense.
     At second quarter-end 2011, a 401 unit multifamily project located in Houston, Texas with current book value of $47,337,000 is pledged as collateral for and is subject to liens in connection with a $26,500,000 loan. In second quarter 2011, we paid in full a $15,216,000 loan with borrowings from our revolving loan facility. This loan was secured by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin, Texas.
     At second quarter-end 2011, entitled, developed and under development projects having a book value of $116,492,000 are subject to liens in connection with $53,325,000 of principally non-recourse debt.
Note 10 — Fair Value
     Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis principally include real estate assets and assets held for sale, which are measured for impairment. In second quarter 2011, a real estate asset was remeasured and reported at fair value due to events or circumstances that indicated the carrying value may not be recoverable. We determined estimated fair value based on the present value of future probability weighted cash flows expected from the sale of the long-lived asset. As a result, we recognized asset impairment of $450,000 in second quarter 2011. The carrying value of this asset may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reflected due to activity that has occurred since the measurement date.
                                
 Second  Third 
 Fair Value Measurements Quarter-End  Fair Value Measurements Quarter-End 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2011  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2011 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Non-Financial Assets
  
Real estate $ $ $2,762 $2,762  $ $ $1,725 $1,725 
     We elected not to use the fair value option for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, variable debt, accounts payable and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature or variable interest rates. We determine the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets.
     Information about our fixed rate financial instruments not measured at fair value follows:
                     
  Second Quarter-End 2011  Year-End 2010    
  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair  Valuation 
  Amount  Value  Amount  Value  Technique 
      (In thousands)         
Fixed rate debt $(29,931) $(30,412) $(29,931)$(30,164) Level 2
                     
  Third Quarter-End 2011  Year-End 2010    
  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair  Valuation 
  Amount  Value  Amount  Value  Technique 
      (In thousands)         
Fixed rate debt $(29,931) $(32,431) $(29,931) $(30,164) Level 2
Note 11 — Capital Stock
     Pursuant to our shareholderstockholder rights plan, each share of common stock outstanding is coupled with one-quarter of a preferred stock purchase right (Right). Each Right entitles our shareholdersstockholders to purchase, under certain conditions, one one-hundredth of a share of newly issued Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $100. Rights will be exercisable only if someone acquires beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of our common shares or commences a tender or exchange offer, upon consummation of which they would beneficially own 20 percent or more of our common shares. We will generally be entitled to redeem the Rights at $0.001 per Right at any time until the 10th business day following public announcement that a 20 percent position has been acquired. The Rights will expire on December 11, 2017.
     Please readNote 18for information about additional shares of common stock that could be issued under terms of our share-based compensation plans.

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     As a result of the 2007 spin-offs from Temple-Inland, at secondthird quarter-end 2011, personnel of Temple-Inland and the other spin-off entity held 19,000 awards that will be settled in our common stock and options to purchase 1,130,0001,123,000 shares of our common stock. Information about these stockThe options follows:have a weighted average exercise price of $21.51 and a weighted average remaining contractual term of three years. At third quarter-end 2011, the options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $231,000.
                 
          Weighted  Aggregate 
          Average  Intrinsic Value 
      Weighted  Remaining  (Current 
      Average  Contractual  Value Less 
  Shares  Exercise Price  Term  Exercise Price) 
  (In thousands)  (Per share)  (In years)  (In thousands) 
Outstanding and exercisable  1,130  $21.52   4  $1,427 

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Note 12 — Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     Other comprehensive lossincome consists of:
                 
  Second Quarter  First Six Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
      (In thousands)     
Consolidated net income (loss) $(4,326) $(3,048) $(6,030) $(6,081)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement           393 
Income tax effect of change in fair value           (137)
             
Other comprehensive income (loss)  (4,326)  (3,048)  (6,030)  (5,825)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests  405   (225)  (364)  (164)
             
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $(3,921) $(3,273) $(6,394) $(5,989)
             
                 
  Third Quarter  First Nine Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
      (In thousands)     
Consolidated net income $36,965  $9,086  $30,935  $3,005 
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement           393 
Income tax effect of change in fair value           (137)
             
Other comprehensive income  36,965   9,086   30,935   3,261 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (537)  (164)  (901)  (328)
             
Other comprehensive income attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $36,428  $8,922  $30,034  $2,933 
             
Note 13 — Earnings (Loss) per Share
     LossEarnings attributable to common shareholders and weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute net lossearnings per share were:
                 
  Second Quarter  First Six Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
      (In thousands)     
Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:                
Consolidated net income (loss) $(4,326) $(3,048) $(6,030) $(6,081)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  405   (225)  (364)  (164)
             
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $(3,921) $(3,273) $(6,394) $(6,245)
             
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic  35,448   36,155   35,389   36,117 
     At second quarter-end 2011 and 2010, the effect of 3,182,000 and 3,041,000 stock options, equity-settled awards and unvested shares of restricted stock were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because they were anti-dilutive.
                 
  Third Quarter  First Nine Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
      (In thousands)     
Earnings available to common shareholders:                
Consolidated net income $36,965  $9,086  $30,935  $3,005 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  (537)  (164)  (901)  (328)
             
Net income attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $36,428  $8,922  $30,034  $2,677 
             
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic  35,514   35,934   35,482   36,109 
Dilutive effect of stock options  84   154   163   224 
Dilutive effect of restricted stock and equity-settled awards  198   291   232   262 
             
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted  35,796   36,379   35,877   36,595 
             
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding  2,250   1,602   1,998   1,574 
Note 14 — Income Taxes
     Our effective tax rate was a 4035 percent benefit in secondthird quarter 2011 and a 3734 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2011, which includes a 21 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests and 1 percent non-cash charge for share-based compensation. Our effective tax rate was 624 percent in secondthird quarter 2010 and an 1833 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2010, which included a 234 percent benefit attributable to noncontrolling interests. In addition, 2011 and 2010 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items, noncontrolling interests and benefits of percentage depletion.depletion and charitable contributions related to timberland conservation.
     We have not provided a valuation allowance for our deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled $7,718,000,$7,767,000, of which $6,343,000$6,391,000 would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.
Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
     We are involved in various legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business and believe that adequate reserves have been established for any probable losses. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings should have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations or cash flows. It is possible; however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results or cash flows in any one accounting period.

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Environmental
     Environmental remediation liabilities arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business, and we believe we have established adequate reserves for any probable losses.losses that we can reasonably estimate. We own 288 acres near Antioch, California, portions of which were sites of a former Temple-Inland paper manufacturing operation that are in remediation. We have received certificates of completion on all but 80 acres, a portion of which includes subsurface contamination. In third quarter 2011, we increased our reserves for environmental remediation by $2,500,000 due to additional testing and remediation requirements by the state regulatory agencies. We estimate the cost to complete remediation activities will be approximately $1,940,000,$3,500,000, which is included in other accrued expenses and will likelyexpenses. It is possible that remediation or monitoring activities could be paidrequired in 2011 or 2012. Ouraddition to those included within our estimate, requires usbut we are unable to make assumptions regardingdetermine the scope, timing or extent of required remediation, the effectiveness of planned remediation activities, and approvals by regulatory authorities. Our estimate is subject to revision as new information becomes available.such activities.

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Note 16 — Segment Information
     We manage our operations through three business segments: real estate, mineral resources and fiber resources. Real estate secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands for single-family residential and mixed-use communities, and manages our undeveloped land and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and a multifamily property. Mineral resources manages our oil, natural gas and water interests. Fiber resources manages our timber and recreational leases.
     Assets allocated by segment are as follows:
                
 Second    Third   
 Quarter-End Year-End  Quarter-End Year-End 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Real estate $694,686 $669,363  $713,867 $669,363 
Mineral resources 14,580 13,399  15,653 13,399 
Fiber resources 16,201 18,258  15,856 18,258 
Assets not allocated to segments 99,688 88,304  101,320 88,304 
          
Total assets $825,155 $789,324  $846,696 $789,324 
          
     We evaluate performance based on segment earnings (loss) before unallocated items and income taxes. Segment earnings (loss) consist of operating income, equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures and net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Items not allocated to our business segments consist of general and administrative expense, share-based compensation, gain on sale of assets, interest expense and other non-operating income and expense. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the accounting policy note to the consolidated financial statements. Our revenues are derived from our U.S. operations and all of our assets are located in the U.S. In first sixnine months 2011, no single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of our total revenues.
     Segment revenues and earnings are as follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues:  
Real estate $19,615 $21,549 $40,754 $38,797  $19,060 $15,139 $59,814 $53,936 
Mineral resources 4,580 4,606 11,913 11,733  5,871 6,654 17,784 18,387 
Fiber resources 1,290 1,982 2,658 3,965  1,310 2,220 3,968 6,185 
                  
Total revenues $25,485 $28,137 $55,325 $54,495  $26,241 $24,013 $81,566 $78,508 
                  
  
Segment earnings: 
Segment earnings (loss): 
Real estate $1,007 $2,454 $3,582 $2,766  $(4,266) $(1,883) $(684) $883 
Mineral resources 3,102 4,266 8,700 10,444  3,592 6,196 12,292 16,640 
Fiber resources 704 1,085 1,344 2,528  446 1,372 1,790 3,900 
                  
Total segment earnings 4,813 7,805 13,626 15,738 
Total segment earnings (loss)  (228) 5,685 13,398 21,423 
Items not allocated to segments(a)
  (11,562)  (10,916)  (23,560)  (23,336) 56,265 6,097 32,705  (17,239)
                  
Income (loss) before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $(6,749) $(3,111) $(9,934) $(7,598)
Income before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $56,037 $11,782 $46,103 $4,184 
                  
 
(a) Items not allocated to segments consist of:

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 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
General and administrative expense $(7,081) $(5,040) $(10,997) $(9,578) $(4,827) $(3,860) $(15,824) $(13,438)
Share-based compensation expense 148  (2,019)  (3,952)  (5,553) 3,553  (1,817)  (399)  (7,370)
Gain on sale of assets 61,784 15,441 61,784 15,441 
Interest expense  (4,653)  (4,103)  (8,662)  (8,649)  (4,271)  (3,913)  (12,933)  (12,562)
Other non-operating income 24 246 51 444  26 246 77 690 
                  
 $(11,562) $(10,916) $(23,560) $(23,336) $56,265 $6,097 $32,705 $(17,239)
                  
     SecondIn third quarter 2011, gain on sale of assets represents the sale of 57,000 acres of timberland in Georgia, Alabama and Texas for $87,061,000 in accordance with our strategic initiatives.
     Third quarter and first sixnine months 2011 share-based compensation decreased as a result of a decline in our stock price and its impact on vested cash-settled awards.
     In third quarter and first nine months 2011, general and administrative expense includes $2,730,000$459,000 and $3,187,000 associated with proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration of the terms available to us in the capital markets.
Note 17 — Variable Interest Entities
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we are the primary beneficiary of two VIEs that we consolidate. We have provided the majority of equity to these VIEs, which absent our contributions or advances do not have sufficient equity to fund their operations. We have the

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authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our consolidated balance sheet includes $14,704,000$14,687,000 in assets, principally real estate assets and $5,002,000$4,605,000 in liabilities related to these two VIEs. In first sixnine months 2011, we contributed or advanced $2,303,000$2,826,000 to these VIEs. In first sixnine months 2010, real estate assets decreased by $11,865,000, debt decreased by $13,207,000 and other liabilities increased by $1,342,000 due to lender foreclosure of a lien on property owned by one of these VIEs. In second quarter 2011, our earnings benefited from a $1,342,000 reallocation of a previously recognized loss related to foreclosure of a lien on property in the above VIE. Based on our access to new information, we determined this loss and related liability should be allocated from us to the noncontrolling financial interests as we believe the likelihood we will be subject to any potential lender liabilities is remote. We have a nominal general partner interest in this VIE and could be held responsible for certain of its liabilities.
     Also at secondthird quarter-end 2011, we are not the primary beneficiary of three VIEs that we account for using the equity method. The unrelated managing partners oversee the day-to-day operations and guarantee some of the debt of the VIEs while we have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. Although some of the debt is guaranteed by the managing partners, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional funds to these VIEs. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, these three VIEs have total assets of $51,504,000,$51,301,000, substantially all of which represent developed and undeveloped real estate and total liabilities of $82,740,000,$83,575,000, which includes $67,532,000$67,557,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These amounts are included in other ventures in the combined summarized balance sheet information for ventures accounted for using the equity method inNote 7.7. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our investment in these three VIEs is $2,751,000$2,362,000 and is included in investment in unconsolidated ventures. In first sixnine months 2011, we contributed or advanced $114,000$151,000 to these VIEs. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is estimated at $36,295,000,$36,037,000, which exceeds our investment as we have a nominal general partner interest in two of these VIEs and could be held responsible for their liabilities. The maximum exposure to loss represents the maximum loss that we could be required to recognize assuming all the ventures’ assets (principally real estate) are worthless, without consideration of the probability of a loss or of any actions we may take to mitigate any such loss.
Note 18 — Share-Based Compensation
     Share-based compensation expense (income) consists of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Cash-settled awards $(1,488) $640 $681 $2,765  $(4,893) $422 $(4,212) $3,187 
Equity-settled awards 262  411   265  676  
Restricted stock 607 912 1,270 1,615  612 923 1,882 2,538 
Stock options 471 467 1,590 1,173  463 472 2,053 1,645 
                  
 $(148) $2,019 3,952 $5,553  $(3,553) $1,817 $399 $7,370 
                  

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     Share-based compensation expense (income) is included in:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
General and administrative expense $(232) $1,080 $1,823 $2,118  $(2,057) $937 $(234) $3,055 
Other operating expense 84 939 2,129 3,435   (1,496) 880 633 4,315 
                  
 $(148) $2,019 $3,952 $5,553  $(3,553) $1,817 $399 $7,370 
                  
     In secondThird quarter and first sixnine months 2011 the decrease in share-based compensation expense is primarily due to the impactdecreased as a result of a decline in our stock price changesand its impact on vested cash-settled awards.
     The fair value of awards granted to retirement eligible employees and expensed at the date of grant was $654,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $286,000 in first sixnine months 2010. Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options is $9,519,000$8,424,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years. We did not capitalize any share-based compensation in first sixnine months 2011 or 2010.
     In first sixnine months 2011, we withheld 64,43770,539 shares having a value of $1,216,000$1,290,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. In first sixnine months 2010, we withheld 2,601 shares having a value of $49,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. These shares are included in treasury stock and are reflected in financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
     A summary of the awards granted under our 2007 Stock Incentive Plan follows:
Cash-settled awards
     Cash-settled awards granted to our employees in the form of restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights generally vest over three to four years from the date of grant and generally provide for accelerated vesting upon death, disability or if there is a change in

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control. Vesting for some restricted stock unit awards is also conditioned upon achievement of a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over a three-year period. Cash-settled stock appreciation rights have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over three to four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Stock appreciation rights were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant.
     Cash-settled awards granted to our directors in the form of restricted stock units are fully vested at the time of grant and payable upon retirement.
     The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled restricted stock unit awards in first sixnine months 2011:
                
 Weighted  Weighted 
 Equivalent Average Grant  Equivalent Average Grant 
 Units Date Fair Value  Units Date Fair Value 
 (In thousands) (Per unit)  (In thousands) (Per unit) 
Non-vested at beginning of period 376 $11.88  376 $11.88 
Granted 146 17.49  159 18.10 
Vested  (64) 16.02   (77) 17.53 
Forfeited      
          
Non-vested at end of period 458 $13.10  458 $13.10 
          
     The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights in first sixnine months 2011:
                                
 Weighted Aggregate  Weighted Aggregate 
 Average Intrinsic Value  Average Intrinsic Value 
 Weighted Remaining (Current  Weighted Remaining (Current 
 Rights Average Contractual Value Less  Rights Average Contractual Value Less 
 Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price)  Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price) 
 (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands)  (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands) 
Balance at beginning of period 909 $11.28 8 $7,289  909 $11.28 8 $7,289 
Granted      
Exercised  (12) 9.29   (12) 9.29 
Forfeited      
          
Balance at end of period 897 $11.30 8 $4,888  897 $11.30 8 $1,109 
  
Exercisable at end of period 380 $10.48 8 $2,333  380 $10.48 8 $529 

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     The fair value of awards settled in cash was $184,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $731,000 in first sixnine months 2010. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, the fair value of vested cash-settled awards is $14,296,000$9,567,000 and is included in other liabilities. The aggregate current value of non-vested cash-settled awards is $10,082,000$5,577,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011 based on a quarter-end stock price of $16.43.$10.91.
Equity-settled awards
     Equity-settled awards granted to our employees include restricted stock units (RSU), which vest ratably over three years from the date of grant, and beginning first quarter 2011, market-leveraged stock units (MSU), which vest after three years. The following table summarizes the activity of equity-settled awards in first sixnine months 2011:
         
      Weighted 
  Equivalent  Average Grant 
  Units  Date Fair Value 
  (In thousands)  (Per share) 
Non-vested at beginning of period    $ 
Granted  160   20.73 
Vested      
Forfeited      
       
Non-vested at end of period  160  $20.73 
       
     In first quarter 2011, we granted 124,700 MSU awards. These awards will be settled in common stock based upon our stock price performance over three years from the date of grant. The number of shares to be issued could range from a high of 187,050 shares if our stock price increases by 50 percent or more, to a low of 62,350 shares if our stock price decreases by 50 percent, or could be zero if our stock price decreases by more than 50 percent, the minimum threshold performance. MSU awards are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation pricing model, which includes expected stock price volatility and risk-free interest rate assumptions. Compensation expense is recognized regardless of achievement of performance conditions, provided the requisite service period is satisfied.
     Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards is $2,745,000$2,480,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be threetwo years.

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Restricted stock
     Restricted stock awards vest either ratably over or after three years, generally if we achieve a minimum one percent annualized return on assets over such three-year period. The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards in first sixnine months 2011:
                
 Weighted  Weighted 
 Restricted Average Grant  Restricted Average Grant 
 Shares Date Fair Value  Shares Date Fair Value 
 (In thousands) (Per share)  (In thousands) (Per share) 
Non-vested at beginning of period 636 $17.56  636 $17.56 
Granted    20 12.74 
Vested  (199) 24.77   (223) 24.23 
Forfeited      
          
Non-vested at end of period 437 $14.27  433 $13.91 
          
     Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards is $3,204,000$2,848,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.one year.

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Stock options
     Stock options have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over three to four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. Options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the activity of stock option awards in first sixnine months 2011:
                                
 Weighted Aggregate  Weighted Aggregate 
 Average Intrinsic Value  Average Intrinsic Value 
 Weighted Remaining (Current  Weighted Remaining (Current 
 Options Average Contractual Value Less  Options Average Contractual Value Less 
 Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price)  Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price) 
 (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands)  (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands) 
Balance at beginning of period 957 $23.45 8 $1,890  957 $23.45 8 $1,890 
Granted 327 18.59  327 18.59 
Exercised      
Forfeited      
          
Balance at end of period 1,284 $22.22 8 $1,154  1,284 $22.22 8 $262 
  
Exercisable at end of period 642 $25.61 7 $577  642 $25.61 7 $131 
     We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:
                
 First Six Months  First Nine Months 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Expected dividend yield  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Expected stock price volatility  56.2%  51.0%  56.2%  51.0%
Risk-free interest rate  2.4%  2.3%  2.4%  2.3%
Expected life of options (years) 6 6  6 6 
Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted $10.11 $8.98  $10.11 $8.98 
     We have limited historical experience as a stand-alone company so we utilized alternative methods in determining our valuation assumptions. The expected life was based on the simplified method utilizing the midpoint between the vesting period and the contractual life of the awards. In 2011, the expected stock price volatility was based on a blended rate utilizing our historical volatility and historical prices of our peers’ common stock for a period corresponding to the expected life of the options. In 2010, the expected stock price volatility was based on historical prices of our peers’ common stock for a period corresponding to the expected life of the options. Pre-vesting forfeitures are estimated based upon the pool of participants and their expected activity and historical trends.
     Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options is $3,570,000$3,096,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be threetwo years.
Pre-Spin Awards
     Certain of our employees participated in Temple-Inland’s share-based compensation plans. In conjunction with the 2007 spin-off, these awards were equitably adjusted into separate awards of the common stock of Temple-Inland and the spin-off entities.

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     Stock options have a ten-year term, generally become exercisable ratably over four years and provide for accelerated or continued vesting upon retirement, death, disability or if there is a change in control. A summary of stock option awards outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                                
 Weighted Aggregate  Weighted Aggregate 
 Average Intrinsic Value  Average Intrinsic Value 
 Weighted Remaining (Current  Weighted Remaining (Current 
 Options Average Contractual Value Less  Options Average Contractual Value Less 
 Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price)  Outstanding Exercise Price Term Exercise Price) 
 (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands)  (In thousands) (Per share) (In years) (In thousands) 
Outstanding and exercisable on Forestar stock 77 $22.08 4 $114  77 $22.08 4 $21 
Outstanding and exercisable on Temple-Inland stock 145 21.30 5 1,224  108 20.95 4 1,126 
      
 $1,338  $1,147 
      
     The intrinsic value of options exercised was $337,000$706,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and $553,000 in first sixnine months 2010.

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Note 19 — Subsequent Events
     On August 5, 2011, we completed our previously announced sale of 50,000 acres of timber and timberland in Georgia and Alabama to Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. for $75,000,000 in a cash transaction.
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless otherwise indicated, information is presented as of secondthird quarter-end 2011, and references to acreage owned includes all acres owned by ventures regardless of our ownership interest in a venture.
Forward-Looking Statements
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “likely,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “expect,” and similar expressions, including references to assumptions. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. We note that a variety of factors and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
  general economic, market or business conditions in Texas or Georgia, where our real estate activities are concentrated;
 
  the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to us and that we may pursue;
 
  significant customer concentration;
 
  future residential, multifamily or commercial entitlements, development approvals and the ability to obtain such approvals;
 
  accuracy of estimates and other assumptions related to investment in real estate, the expected timing and pricing of land and lot sales and related cost of real estate sales, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, share-based compensation and oil and natural gas reserves;
 
  the levels of resale housing inventory and potential impact of foreclosures in our mixed-use development projects and the regions in which they are located;
 
  the development of relationships with strategic partners;
 
  fluctuations in costs and expenses;
 
  demand for new housing, which can be affected by a number of factors including the availability of mortgage credit;
 
  supply of and demand for oil and natural gas and fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices;
 
  competitive actions by other companies;

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  changes in governmental policies, laws or regulations and actions or restrictions of regulatory agencies;
 
  government regulation of exploration and production technology, including hydraulic fracturing;
 
  the results of financing efforts, including our ability to obtain financing with favorable terms;
 
  our partners’ ability to fund their capital commitments and otherwise fulfill their operating and financial obligations;
 
  the effect of limitations, restrictions and natural events on our ability to harvest and deliver timber;
 
  water withdrawal or usage may be subject to state and local laws, regulations or permit requirements, and there is no assurance that all our water interests or rights will be available for withdrawal or use; and
 
  the final resolutions or outcomes with respect to our contingent and other liabilities related to our business.
     Other factors, including the risk factors described in Item 1A of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by our forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors, nor can we assess the impact of any such factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

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     Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Strategy
     Our strategy is:
  Recognizing and responsibly delivering the greatest value from every acre; and
 
  Growing through strategic and disciplined investments.
     In 2009, we announced our near-term strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value byby: generating significant cash flow, principally from the sale of 175,000 acres of higher and better use (HBU) timberland; reducing debt by $150,000,000; and repurchasing up to 20 percent of our common stock.
     Since announcing these initiatives, we have sold 119,000 acres of timber and timberland in Georgia, Alabama and Texas for $197,381,000 generating combined net proceeds of $191,891,000, which were principally used to reduce debt, pay taxes, reinvest in qualifying real estate and repurchase our common stock. These transactions resulted in a combined gain on sale of assets of $132,654,000. In addition, in 2010, we repurchased 1,000,987 shares of our common stock at a cost of $15,178,000. The repurchased shares are classified as treasury stock.
     At second quarter-end 2011, assets held for sale under these strategic initiatives includes 65,000 acres of undeveloped land with a carrying value of $18,024,000 and related timber with a carrying value of $7,564,000. We continue to actively market this land.
     On August 5,third quarter 2011, we completed our previously announced sale ofsold 50,000 acres of timber and timberland in Georgia and Alabama to Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc.Timberlands, L.P. for $75,000,000$74,722,000 and 7,000 acres in Texas to The Conservation Fund for $12,339,000. These transactions generated net proceeds of $86,018,000, which were principally used to reduce debt. These transactions resulted in gains of $61,784,000. We also repurchased 172,435 shares of our common stock for $2,126,000, which are classified as treasury stock.
     At third quarter-end 2011, we have completed our strategic initiatives related to the sale of higher and better use timberland and reduction of debt. Since announcing these initiatives, we have sold 176,000 acres of timberland in Georgia, Alabama and Texas for $284,442,000 in eleven transactions. These transactions generated net proceeds of $277,909,000 and resulted in gains of $194,438,000. We used the proceeds principally to reduce debt, pay income taxes, reinvest in our business and repurchase stock. Our total debt has been reduced by $151,986,000 since first quarter-end 2009, excluding $26,500,000 in non-recourse borrowings secured by a cash transaction.401 unit multifamily property we acquired in fourth quarter 2010. In addition, we have repurchased 1,173,422 shares of our common stock for $17,304,000.

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Results of Operations
     A summary of our consolidated results by business segment follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues:  
Real estate $19,615 $21,549 $40,754 $38,797  $19,060 $15,139 $59,814 $53,936 
Mineral resources 4,580 4,606 11,913 11,733  5,871 6,654 17,784 18,387 
Fiber resources 1,290 1,982 2,658 3,965  1,310 2,220 3,968 6,185 
                  
Total revenues $25,485 $28,137 $55,325 $54,495  $26,241 $24,013 $81,566 $78,508 
                  
 
Segment earnings: 
Segment earnings (loss): 
Real estate $1,007 $2,454 $3,582 $2,766  $(4,266) $(1,883) $(684) $883 
Mineral resources 3,102 4,266 8,700 10,444  3,592 6,196 12,292 16,640 
Fiber resources 704 1,085 1,344 2,528  446 1,372 1,790 3,900 
                  
Total segment earnings 4,813 7,805 13,626 15,738   (228) 5,685 13,398 21,423 
Items not allocated to segments:  
General and administrative expense  (7,081)  (5,040)  (10,997)  (9,578)  (4,827)  (3,860)  (15,824)  (13,438)
Share-based compensation expense 148  (2,019)  (3,952)  (5,553) 3,553  (1,817)  (399)  (7,370)
Gain on sale of assets 61,784 15,441 61,784 15,441 
Interest expense  (4,653)  (4,103)  (8,662)  (8,649)  (4,271)  (3,913)  (12,933)  (12,562)
Other non-operating income 24 246 51 444  26 246 77 690 
                  
Income (loss) before taxes  (6,749)  (3,111)  (9,934)  (7,598)
Income tax benefit (expense) 2,828  (162) 3,540 1,353 
Income before taxes 56,037 11,782 46,103 4,184 
Income tax expense  (19,609)  (2,860)  (16,069)  (1,507)
                  
Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $(3,921) $(3,273) $(6,394) $(6,245)
Net income attributable to Forestar Group Inc. $36,428 $8,922 $30,034 $2,677 
                  
     Significant aspects of our results of operations follow:
SecondThird Quarter and First SixNine Months 2011
Real estate segment earnings were negatively impacted by lower undeveloped land sales volume and 2010prices as a result of current market conditions. In addition, we recognized a $2,500,000 charge related to environmental remediation activities. These items were partially offset by increased residential sales activity.

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  Second quarter 2011 real estateMineral resources segment earnings was negatively impacted bydeclined primarily due to lower undeveloped land sales volumelease bonus revenues and prices as a result of current market conditions. Second quarter and first six months 2011 real estate earnings benefited from increased residential lot sales volume and prices and reallocation from us to noncontrolling financial interests of a previously recognized $1,342,000 loss related to foreclosure of a lien on a property owned by a consolidated venture, whichcosts associated with developing our water resources initiatives. These items were partially offset lower levels of undeveloped land sales.by increased oil production volumes and prices.
 
  Second quarter and first six months 2011 mineralFiber resources segment earnings declined primarilydecreased principally due to increased costs associated with developing our water resources initiatives.reduction in volume as a result of selling about 30,000 acres of timberland in 2010 and postponing harvest plans on acres previously classified as held for sale.
 
  SecondIn third quarter and first sixnine months 2011, general and administrative expense includes $2,730,000$459,000 and $3,187,000 associated with proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration of terms available to us in the credit markets.
 
  SecondShare-based compensation decreased as a result of a decline in our stock price and its impact on vested cash-settled awards.
In third quarter 2011, gain on sale of assets represents the gain from selling 57,000 acres of timberland in Georgia, Alabama and first six months 2011Texas for $87,061,000.
Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2010
Real estate segment earnings declined principally due to lower undeveloped land sales as a result of current market conditions significantly influenced by low consumer confidence and alternate investment options to buyers in the marketplace.
Mineral resources segment earnings declined principally due to decreased lease bonus revenues as a result of reduced leasing activity by exploration and production companies that are concentrating on drilling activities rather than leasing new mineral interests in our area of operations. This decrease in earnings was partially offset by increased oil production and higher oil prices.
Fiber resources segment earnings decreased principally due to reduction in volume as a result of selling over 113,000 acres of timberland in 2009 and postponing harvest plans on acres classified as held for sale.
In third quarter 2010, share-based compensation expense decreased primarily due to the effectas a result of a decline in our lower stock price associated with vestedand its impact on cash-settled awards.
In third quarter 2010, gain on sale of assets represents the gain from selling about 14,100 acres of timber and timberland in Georgia and Alabama for $22,621,000.
Interest expense decreased as a result of lower debt levels.
Current Market Conditions
     Current U.S. market conditions in the single-family residential industry continue to be difficult,challenging, characterized by product oversupply,high unemployment rates, low consumer confidence, depressed sales volumes and prices, difficult financing environment for purchasers and high unemployment rates.competition from foreclosure inventory. While all markets are being negatively affected by overall poor economic conditions, not all geographic areas and products have been affected to the same extent or with equal severity. TheseIt is difficult marketto predict when and at what rate these broader negative conditions may continue throughout 2011.will improve, or when the homebuilding industry will experience a sustained recovery. Multifamily market conditions are improving, with many markets experiencing increasedhealthy occupancy levels and positive rent growth. This improvement has been driven primarily by limited new construction activity, reduced mortgage credit availability, and the increased propensity to rent among the millenialmillennial generation of the U.S. population.
     Oil prices have increased. This may beincreased principally due to fears of supply disruptionsuncertainty and expectations that global economic growth will tighten supplies.ongoing unrest in oil-producing regions. Natural gas prices have remained soft.soft due to increased levels of production and high levels of inventory. Shale resource drilling and production remains strong and working gas inventories are expected to remain relatively high. In our area of operations in the East Texas Basin, exploration and production companies continue to focus drilling on natural gas prospects in order to extend and hold existing mineral leases. In the Gulf Coast Basin, in Louisiana, activity has increased as operators have shifted exploration efforts to oil and high liquid natural gas plays. These conditions may impact the demand for new mineral leases, new exploration activity and the amount of royalty revenues we receive.
     Pulpwood demand is relatively stableand sawtimber sales are depressed because dry weather conditions in our markets. Sawtimber prices remain depressed dueareas of operations continue to decreasedincrease access to supply while market demand for lumber as a result of lower new home construction activity and overall higher fiber inventories.remains low.

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Business Segments
     We manage our operations through three business segments:
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Real estate,
  Mineral resources, and
 
  Fiber resources.
     We evaluate performance based on earnings (loss) before unallocated items and income taxes. Segment earnings (loss) consist of operating income, equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures and net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Items not allocated to our business segments consist of general and administrative expenses, share-based compensation, gain on sale of assets, interest expense and other non-operating income and expense. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the accounting policy note to the consolidated financial statements.
     We operate in cyclical industries. Our operations are affected to varying degrees by supply and demand factors and economic conditions including changes in interest rates, availability of mortgage credit, consumer and home builder sentiment, new housing starts, real estate values, employment levels, changes in the market prices for oil, natural gas, and timber, and the overall strength or weakness of the U.S. economy.
Real Estate
     We own directly or through ventures over 217,000159,000 acres of real estate located in nine states and 12 markets. Our real estate segment secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands, primarily for single-family residential and mixed-use communities. We own 165,000114,000 acres in a broad area around Atlanta, Georgia, with the balance located primarily in Texas. We target investments principally in our strategic growth corridors, regions across the southern half of the United States that possess key demographic and growth characteristics that we believe make them attractive for long-term real estate investment. We own and manage our projects either directly or through ventures. Our real estate segment revenues are principally derived from the sales of residential single-family lots and tracts, undeveloped land and commercial real estate and to a lesser degree from the operation of income producing properties, primarily a hotel and a multifamily property.
     A summary of our real estate results follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues $19,615 $21,549 $40,754 $38,797  $19,060 $15,139 $59,814 $53,936 
Cost of sales  (10,357)  (11,407)  (20,527)  (21,878)  (12,367)  (8,114)  (32,894)  (29,992)
Operating expenses  (8,633)  (7,057)  (16,347)  (13,851)  (10,717)  (8,313)  (27,064)  (22,164)
                  
 625 3,085 3,880 3,068   (4,024)  (1,288)  (144) 1,780 
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures  (23)  (406) 66  (138) 295  (431) 361  (569)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 405  (225)  (364)  (164)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (537)  (164)  (901)  (328)
                  
Segment earnings $1,007 $2,454 $3,582 $2,766 
Segment earnings (loss) $(4,266) $(1,883) $(684) $883 
                  
     In secondthird quarter and first six months 2011, cost of sales includeincludes an $857,000 charge related to an obligation for future road improvements near a mixed-use project located in Austin, Texas and, in first nine months 2011, includes a $450,000 non-cash impairment charge related to a residential real estate project located near Dallas, Texas. In second quarter and first sixnine months 2010, cost of sales includeincludes a $900,000 non-cash impairment charge related to a residential real estate project located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
     In second quarter and first sixnine months 2011, segment earnings include a benefit of $1,342,000 associated with reallocation of a previously recognized loss related to foreclosure of a lien on a property owned by a consolidated venture. Based on new information, we determined this loss should be allocated from us to the noncontrolling financial interests as we believe the likelihood we will be subject to any potential lender liabilities is remote.
     Revenues in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Residential real estate $9,360 $7,938 $17,227 $13,828  $10,276 $5,615 $27,503 $19,443 
Commercial real estate 736  736 157    736 157 
Undeveloped land 2,480 8,207 8,570 12,910  1,526 4,385 10,096 17,295 
Income producing properties 6,812 5,076 13,747 11,233  6,653 4,987 20,400 16,220 
Other 227 328 474 669  605 152 1,079 821 
                  
Total revenues $19,615 $21,549 $40,754 $38,797  $19,060 $15,139 $59,814 $53,936 
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     Residential real estate revenues principally consist of the sale of single-family lots to national, regional and local homebuilders. In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, residential real estate revenues increased principally as a result of increased lot sales volume due to demand for finished lot inventory by homebuilders in markets where supply has diminisheddiminished. In addition, in third quarter 2011, we

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sold 25 entitled acres from our Gables at North Hill project located near Dallas, Texas for $1,930,000 which generated $387,000 in segment earnings. This was the final tract available for sale in this project and increased prices due to a higher mix of larger lots sold.represented approximately 80 undeveloped lots.
     In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, undeveloped land sales decreased due to lower volume and prices from our retail land sales program as a result of current market conditions primarily resulting from limited credit availability, low consumer confidence and alternate investment options to buyers in the marketplace.
     In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, income producing properties revenue principally increased as a result of our fourth quarter 2010 acquisition of a 401 unit multifamily property located in Houston, Texas.
     Units sold in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:
                 
  Second Quarter  First Six Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Residential real estate:                
Lots sold  158   149   303   251 
Revenue per lot sold $59,235  $53,037  $56,853  $54,823 
Commercial real estate:                
Acres sold  4.0      4.0   1.3 
Revenue per acre sold $185,344  $  $185,344  $121,705 
Undeveloped land:                
Acres sold  762   1,473   3,390   3,561 
Revenue per acre sold $3,258  $5,573  $2,528  $3,626 
     In second quarter and first six months 2010, revenue per acre sold from undeveloped land was positively impacted as a result of selling 703 acres of land in the entitlement process in Georgia for $8,200 per acre.
                 
  Third Quarter  First Nine Months 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Residential real estate:                
Lots sold  155   105   458   356 
Revenue per lot sold $52,197  $52,342  $55,277  $54,091 
Commercial real estate:                
Acres sold        4.0   1.3 
Revenue per acre sold $  $  $185,344  $121,705 
Undeveloped land:                
Acres sold  548   1,153   3,938   4,713 
Revenue per acre sold $2,786  $3,803  $2,564  $3,669 
          Operating expenses consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Property taxes $2,277 $2,096 $4,461 $4,184  $2,023 $1,878 $6,484 $6,460 
Employee compensation and benefits 1,896 1,434 3,837 3,130  1,893 1,543 5,730 4,674 
Professional services 1,265 892 2,231 1,434  1,174 1,646 3,405 3,080 
Depreciation and amortization 1,314 633 2,594 1,546  1,344 641 3,938 2,187 
Environmental 2,527 37 2,607 108 
Other 1,881 2,002 3,224 3,557  1,756 2,568 4,900 5,655 
                  
Total operating expenses $8,633 $7,057 $16,347 $13,851  $10,717 $8,313 $27,064 $22,164 
                  
     Employee compensation and benefits and professional services increased principally due to developing and staffing our multifamily organization. Depreciation and amortization increased primarily as a result of the acquisition of a 401 unit multifamily property in fourth quarter 2010. In third quarter 2011, environmental costs increased as a result of a $2,500,000 charge related to environmental remediation activities at our Antioch, California project.

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     Information about our real estate projects and our real estate ventures follows:
                
 Second Quarter-End  Third Quarter-End 
 2011 2010  2011 2010 
Owned and consolidated ventures:
  
Entitled, developed and under development projects  
Number of projects 53 53  54 54 
Residential lots remaining 18,763 17,914  18,679 17,811 
Commercial acres remaining 1,811 1,774  1,808 1,775 
Undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process  
Number of projects 17 18  16 18 
Acres in entitlement process 28,650 29,670  27,590 29,670 
Acres undeveloped(a)
 166,626 195,388 
Acres undeveloped 110,115 179,736 
Ventures accounted for using the equity method:
  
Ventures’ lot sales (for first six months) 
Ventures’ lot sales (for first nine months) 
Lots sold 194 179  350 261 
Average price per lot sold $40,882 $43,059  $40,592 $43,402 
Ventures’ entitled, developed and under development projects  
Number of projects 21 22  21 22 
Residential lots remaining 9,440 11,403  9,295 11,369 
Commercial acres sold (for first six months) 20 15 
Commercial acres sold (for first nine months) 20.0 15.4 
Average price per acre sold $152,460 $65,727  $152,460 $81,318 
Commercial acres remaining 538 818  538 829 
Ventures’ undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process  
Number of projects      
Acres in entitlement process      
Acres sold (for first six months) 19  
Acres sold (for first nine months) 19.2  
Average price per acre sold $3,000 $  $3,000 $ 
Acres undeveloped 5,712 5,517  5,712 5,517 
(a)Includes 65,000 acres classified as assets held for sale at second quarter-end 2011 and 74,000 acres at second quarter-end 2010.
     We underwrite development projects based on a variety of assumptions incorporated into our development plans, including the timing and pricing of lot sales and commercial parcels, and costs to complete development. Our development plans are periodically reviewed in comparison to our return projections and expectations, and we may revise our plans as business conditions warrant. If as a result of changes to our development plans the anticipated future net cash flows are reduced such that our basis in a project is not fully recoverable, we may be required to recognize a non-cash impairment charge for such project.
     In third quarter 2011, we acquired 180 fully developed lots in Houston, Texas for $8,950,000, which includes the right to receive about $4,000,000 in reimbursements, excluding interest, under a development agreement with the City of Houston. We also acquired two multifamily development sites located in Austin and Dallas for $8,672,000.
Mineral Resources
     We own directly or through ventures 603,000602,000 net acres of mineral interests. Our mineral resources segment revenues are principally derived from royalties and other revenues from our oil and natural gas mineral interests located principally in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we have 64,00059,000 net acres under lease and 30,000 net acres held by production from 501510 oil and natural gas wells owned and operated by exploration and production companies.
     A summary of our mineral resources results follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues $4,580 $4,606 $11,913 $11,733  $5,871 $6,654 $17,784 $18,387 
Cost of sales  (438)  (307)  (1,232)  (629)  (597)  (223)  (1,829)  (852)
Operating expenses  (1,459)  (726)  (2,888)  (1,456)  (2,030)  (748)  (4,918)  (2,204)
                  
 2,683 3,573 7,793 9,648  3,244 5,683 11,037 15,331 
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures 419 693 907 796 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures 348 513 1,255 1,309 
                  
Segment earnings $3,102 $4,266 $8,700 $10,444  $3,592 $6,196 $12,292 $16,640 
                  
     Cost of sales represents our share of oil and natural gas production severance taxes, which are calculated based on a percentage of oil and natural gas produced, costs related to our oil and gas non-operating working interests and delay rental payments related to ground water leases in central Texas.
     Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures includes our share of royalty revenue from producing wells in the Barnett Shale natural gas formation.

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     Revenues consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Royalties $3,827 $3,821 $7,632 $7,325  $5,424 $3,217 $13,056 $10,542 
Other revenues 753 785 4,281 4,408  447 3,437 4,728 7,845 
                  
Total revenues $4,580 $4,606 $11,913 $11,733  $5,871 $6,654 $17,784 $18,387 
                  
     In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, royalty revenues increased as a result of higher oil prices and increased oil production partially offset by decreases in natural gas prices and production in owned and consolidated properties. In secondthird quarter 2011, changesincreases in net oil and natural gas prices contributed $582,000 which was essentially offset by decreases$1,172,000 and changes in net oil and natural gas production of $576,000contributed $1,035,000 as compared to secondthird quarter 2010. In first sixnine months 2011, changes in net oil and natural gas prices contributed $739,000 which was partially offset by decreases$1,878,000 and changes in naturalnet oil and gas production of $425,000contributed $636,000 as compared to first sixnine months 2010.
     In secondthird quarter 2011, other revenues include $475,000principally includes $100,000 in lease bonus payments as a result of leasing over 2,500about 380 net mineral acres for an average of $187$265 per acre of which 1,500 net mineral acres had noand $253,000 related to delay rental payments. In third quarter 2010, other lease bonus payment in return for a short-term drilling commitment from the operator. In addition, other revenues include delay rental payments of $70,000 in second quarter 2011 and $762,000 in second quarter 2010.
     In first six months 2011, other revenues include $2,132,000$2,549,000 in lease bonus payments as a result of leasing nearly 7,400about 9,600 net mineral acres for an average of $289$266 per acre and $890,000 related to delay rental payments.
     In first nine months 2011, other revenues include $2,232,000 in lease bonus payments as a result of leasing 7,700 net mineral acres for an average of $288 per acre, $1,555,000 related to mineral seismic exploration agreement associated with 31,100 acres in Louisiana and $226,000$479,000 related to delay rental payments. In first sixnine months 2010, other lease revenues include $3,185,000$5,733,000 in lease bonus payments as a result of leasing over 2,10011,700 net mineral acres for an average of $1,495$490 per acre in the East Texas Basin and $1,194,000$2,084,000 related to delay rental payments.
     Oil and natural gas produced and average unit prices related to our royalty interests follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
Consolidated entities:
  
Oil production (barrels) 27,900 30,500 59,900 59,900  42,300 27,700 102,200 87,600 
Average price per barrel $102.23 $74.78 $91.69 $73.05  $97.83 $71.41 $94.23 $72.53 
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet) 246.0 327.6 554.1 647.5  295.9 298.5 850.1 946.0 
Average price per thousand cubic feet $3.96 $4.71 $3.87 $4.55  $4.33 $4.15 $4.03 $4.43 
Our share of ventures accounted for using the equity method:
  
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet) 127.6 180.9 286.2 207.6  112.1 138.1 398.3 345.6 
Average price per thousand cubic feet $3.84 $4.50 $3.69 $4.40  $4.10 $4.02 $3.80 $4.25 
Total consolidated and our share of equity method ventures:
  
Oil production (barrels) 27,900 30,500 59,900 59,900  42,300 27,700 102,200 87,600 
Average price per barrel $102.23 $74.78 $91.69 $73.05  $97.83 $71.41 $94.23 $72.53 
Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet) 373.6 508.5 840.3 855.1  408.0 436.6 1,248.4 1,291.6 
Average price per thousand cubic feet $3.92 $4.63 $3.81 $4.52  $4.27 $4.11 $3.96 $4.38 
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, there were 501510 active wells owned and operated by others on our leased mineral acres compared to 482491 wells at secondthird quarter-end 2010.
     In first sixnine months 2011, our share of ventures natural gas production increased as a result of 16 wells that began producing from the Barnett Shale natural gas formation in 2010.
     Operating expenses consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Professional and consulting services $649 $115 $1,293 $237  $792 $115 $2,086 $351 
Employee compensation and benefits 429 312 882 581  614 307 1,495 888 
Property taxes 74 74 150 147  78 78 228 225 
Other 307 225 563 491  546 248 1,109 740 
                  
Total operating expenses $1,459 $726 $2,888 $1,456  $2,030 $748 $4,918 $2,204 
                  
     Professional and consulting services increased $429,000 in secondthird quarter and $857,000$1,286,000 in first sixnine months 2011 primarily due to non-cash amortization of contingent consideration paid to the seller of a water resources company acquired in fourth quarter 2010. These costs are being amortized ratably over the performance period assuming certain milestones are achieved by July 2014. Employee compensation and benefits increased in third quarter and first nine months 2011 as a result of incremental staffing to support our oil, gas and water interests.

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     In addition, we have water interests in 1,600,000 acres, including a 45 percent nonparticipating royalty interest in groundwater produced or withdrawn for commercial purposes or sold from 1,400,000 acres in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama and 17,800 acres of ground water leases in central Texas. We have not received significant income from these interests.
Fiber Resources
     Our fiber resources segment focuses principally on the management of our timber holdings and recreational leases. We own directly or through ventures 201,000over 143,000 acres of timber, primarily in Georgia, and 17,000 acres of timber under lease. Our fiber resources segment revenues are principally derived from the sales of wood fiber from our land and leases for recreational uses. We have sold over 140,000204,000 acres of undeveloped land in 2010 and 2009since year-end 2008 through our retail land sales program and as a result of our strategic initiatives. In addition, we are delaying harvest plans and actively marketing 65,000 acres classified as held for sale. As a result of the reduced acreage from executing these land sales, future segment revenues and earnings are anticipated to be lower.
     A summary of our fiber resources results follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Revenues $1,290 $1,982 $2,658 $3,965  $1,310 $2,220 $3,968 $6,185 
Cost of sales  (285)  (391)  (532)  (742)  (349)  (466)  (881)  (1,208)
Operating expenses  (488)  (506)  (974)  (1,192)  (520)  (502)  (1,494)  (1,694)
                  
 517 1,085 1,152 2,031  441 1,252 1,593 3,283 
Other operating income 181  181 497   120 181 617 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures 6  11   5  16  
                  
Segment earnings $704 $1,085 $1,344 $2,528  $446 $1,372 $1,790 $3,900 
                  
     Other operating income represents gains from partial termination of timber leases.
     Revenues consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Fiber $852 $1,526 $1,717 $3,030  $978 $1,767 $2,695 $4,797 
Recreational leases and other 438 456 941 935  332 453 1,273 1,388 
                  
Total revenues $1,290 $1,982 $2,658 $3,965  $1,310 $2,220 $3,968 $6,185 
                  
     Fiber sold consists of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
Pulpwood tons sold 70,700 95,600 136,300 178,700  85,800 116,900 222,100 295,600 
Average pulpwood price per ton $9.22 $10.89 $9.20 $10.90  $7.57 $9.41 $8.57 $10.31 
Sawtimber tons sold 12,700 23,800 28,200 53,400  22,900 37,500 51,200 90,900 
Average sawtimber price per ton $15.69 $20.36 $16.40 $20.24  $14.33 $17.79 $15.47 $19.23 
Total tons sold 83,400 119,400 164,500 232,100  108,700 154,400 273,300 386,500 
Average price per ton $10.21 $12.78 $10.44 $13.05  $8.99 $11.45 $9.86 $12.41 
     In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, total fiber tons sold decreased principally due to the sale of about 30,000 acres of timberland in 2010.2010 and postponing harvest plans on acres previously classified as held for sale. The majority of our fiber sales were to Temple-Inland at market prices.
     Information about our recreational leases follows:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
Average recreational acres leased 197,000 213,000 199,000 213,000  164,600 205,900 185,300 209,900 
Average price per leased acre $8.96 $8.16 $8.93 $8.16  $8.28 $8.60 $8.84 $8.33 

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     Operating expenses consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Employee compensation and benefits $231 $231 $468 $684  $229 $224 $696 $909 
Facility and long-term timber lease costs 109 117 227 190  109 116 337 306 
Other 148 158 279 318  182 162 461 479 
                  
Total operating expenses $488 $506 $974 $1,192  $520 $502 $1,494 $1,694 
                  
     In first nine months 2010, $197,000 in employee compensation and benefits related to employee severance costs.
Items Not Allocated to Segments
     Unallocated items represent income and expenses managed on a company-wide basis and include general and administrative expenses, share-based compensation, gain on sale of assets, interest expense and other non-operating income and expense. General and administrative expenses principally consist of accounting and finance, tax, legal, human resources, internal audit, information technology and our board of directors. These functions support all of our business segments and are not allocated.
     General and administrative expenses consist of:
                                
 Second Quarter First Six Months  Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2011 2010 2011 2010  2011 2010 2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Professional services $3,686 $1,320 $4,425 $2,082  $1,600 $583 $6,025 $2,665 
Employee compensation and benefits 1,372 1,347 2,827 2,735  1,394 1,410 4,221 4,145 
Depreciation and amortization 351 372 702 742  347 371 1,050 1,113 
Insurance costs 289 324 533 641  276 295 809 936 
Facility costs 173 314 384 611  210 301 594 912 
Other 1,210 1,363 2,126 2,767  1,000 900 3,125 3,667 
                  
Total general and administrative expenses $7,081 $5,040 $10,997 $9,578  $4,827 $3,860 $15,824 $13,438 
                  
     In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2011, professional services include $2,730,000includes $459,000 and $3,187,000 of expenses associated with proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration in terms available to us in the capital markets.
Income Taxes
     Our effective tax rate was a 4035 percent benefit in secondthird quarter 2011 and a 3734 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2011, which includes a 21 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests and 1 percent non-cash charge for share-based compensation. Our effective tax rate was 624 percent in secondthird quarter 2010 and an 1833 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2010, which included a 234 percent benefit attributable to noncontrolling interests. In addition, 2011 and 2010 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items, noncontrolling interests and benefits of percentage depletion.depletion and charitable contributions related to timberland conservation.
     We have not provided a valuation allowance for our deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Sources and Uses of Cash
     We operate in cyclical industries and our cash flows fluctuate accordingly. Our principal operating cash requirements are for the acquisition and development of real estate, either directly or indirectly through ventures, taxes, interest and compensation. Our principal sources of cash are proceeds from the sale of real estate and timber, the cash flow from minerals and income producing properties, borrowings, and reimbursements from utility and improvement districts. Operating cash flows are affected by the timing of the payment of real estate development expenditures and the collection of proceeds from the eventual sale of the real estate, the timing of which can vary substantially depending on many factors including the size of the project, state and local permitting requirements and availability of utilities, and by the timing of oil and natural gas leasing and production activities. Working capital is subject to operating needs, the timing of sales of real estate and timber, the timing of collection of mineral royalties or mineral lease payments, collection of receivables, reimbursement from utility and improvement districts and the payment of payables and expenses.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
     Cash flows from our real estate development activities, undeveloped land sales, income producing properties, timber sales, mineral and recreational leases and reimbursements from utility and improvement districts are classified as operating cash flows.

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     In first sixnine months 2011, net cash (used for)provided by operating activities was ($33,930,000) which is$32,816,000 as proceeds from the sale of 57,000 acres of timberland in accordance with our strategic initiatives generated net proceeds of $86,018,000. Expenditures for development and acquisitions exceeded non-cash real estate cost of sales principally due to our acquisition from a financial institution of a non-performing loan secured by a lien on 900 acres of developed and undeveloped land near Houston, Texas

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for $21,137,000, our investment$25,481,000 in undeveloped landfour real estate acquisitions located in San Antonio,various Texas for $7,900,000markets and our payment of $7,596,000$7,956,000 in federal and state income taxes, net of refunds. In first sixnine months 2010, net cash (used for) operating activities was ($18,873,000) principally consisting of funding13,701,000) as we funded a $10,000,000 loan to a third-party equity investor in the JW Marriott® San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and paid income taxes of $10,986,000.$11,031,000.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
     Capital contributions to and capital distributions from unconsolidated ventures and business acquisitions are classified as investing activities. In addition, proceeds from the sale of property and equipment, software costs and expenditures related to reforestation activities are also classified as investing activities.
     In first sixnine months 2011, net cash (used for) investing activities was ($3,501,000)5,149,000) and is principally related to $2,112,000$3,414,000 invested in oil and gas properties as non-operating working interests, $883,000$662,000 in net contributions to unconsolidated ventures and $899,000$1,466,000 in property, equipment, software and reforestation. In first sixnine months 2010, net cash provided by investing activities was $4,955,000.$3,572,000 principally due to net distributions from unconsolidated ventures of $3,252,000. We receivedinvested $2,282,000 in property, equipment, software and reforestation offset by $2,602,000 in proceeds related to the sale of our undivided interest in corporate aircraft and $3,745,000 in net distributions from our unconsolidated ventures.aircraft.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
     In first sixnine months 2011, net cash provided by(used for) financing activities was $37,780,000. The($3,912,000) and is principally related to the payment of $3,746,000 in deferred financing fees primarily related to supplementing and amending our senior secured credit facility and $2,126,000 related to repurchasing 172,435 shares of our common stock. This was partially offset by a net increase in our debt of $39,236,000 was principally used to fund our expenditures for acquisitions and development.$2,108,000. In first sixnine months 2010, net cash (used for) financing activities was ($774,000)6,439,000) as we repurchased 1,000,987 shares of our repaymentscommon stock for $15,178,000 and incurred $5,969,000 in deferred financing fees primarily related to our amendment and extension of our senior secured credit facility, which was partially offset by a net increase in our debt principally offset our additions to debt.of $14,147,000.
Liquidity
     On February 23,At various times in 2011, we supplemented our amended and restated senior credit facility to add a new lender to the revolving loan and to the term loan increasing the aggregate commitment by $30,000,000. We incurred fees of $270,000 related to this additional commitment. In addition, on May 6, 2011, we amended our senior secured credit facility to provide us with, among other matters, additional flexibility with respect to the borrowing base, collateral coverage and leverage requirements. As a result, in third quarter 2011 we increased our unused borrowing capacity by over $70,000,000 and extended the maturity of our revolving line of credit by one year, to make certain technical and other changes. We incurred fees of $583,500 related to this amendment.August 6, 2014.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit. The term loan maturescredit maturing August 6, 2015, and the revolving line of credit matures August 6, 2013 (with a one-year extension option to August 6, 2014).2014. The term loan includes a 21 percent prepayment penalty for payments in excess of $25,000,000 prior to August 6, 2011 and 1 percent prepayment penalty prior to February 6, 2012 and no prepayment penalty thereafter. The revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $984,000 is outstanding at third quarter-end 2011. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we had $111,386,000$176,337,000 in net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility. Our unused borrowing capacity during first sixnine months 2011 ranged from a high of $168,113,000$176,337,000 to a low of $111,386,000.$94,872,000. This facility is used primarily to fund our operating cash needs, which fluctuate due to timing of residential real estate sales, undeveloped land sales, mineral lease bonus payments, timber sales, payment of payables and expenses and capital expenditures.
     In third quarter 2011, we borrowed $15,400,000 which is collateralized by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin, Texas with a carrying value of $21,569,000. This financing replaced debt retired in second quarter 2011.
Our senior secured credit facility and other debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.
     The following table details our compliance with the financial covenants calculated as provided in the senior secured credit facility:
         
      SecondThird 
      Quarter-End 
Financial Covenant Requirement  2011 
Interest Coverage Ratio(a)
  ≥ 1.05:1.0   3.57:6.59:1.0 
Revenues/Capital Expenditures Ratio(b)
  ≥ 1.00:1.0   3.39:2.20:1.0 
Total Leverage Ratio(c)
  ≤ 40%  2423%
Net Worth(d)
 > $411$439 million $500536 million
Collateral Value to Loan Commitment Ratio(e)
  1.60:1.50:1.0   2.001.82 :1.0 

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(a) Calculated as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), plus non-cash compensation expense, plus other non-cash expenses, divided by interest expense excluding loan fees. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter on a rolling four quarter basis.
 
(b) Calculated as total gross revenues, plus our pro rata share of the operating revenues from unconsolidated ventures, divided by capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are defined as consolidated development and acquisition expenditures plus our pro rata share of unconsolidated ventures’ development and acquisition expenditures. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter on a rolling four quarter basis.

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(c) Calculated as total funded debt divided by adjusted asset value. Total funded debt includes indebtedness for borrowed funds, secured liabilities and reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit or similar instruments. Adjusted asset value is defined as the sum of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, timberlands, high value timberlands, raw entitled lands, entitled land under development, minerals business, other real estate owned at book value without regard to any indebtedness and our pro rata share of joint ventures’ book value without regard to any indebtedness. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.
 
(d) Calculated as the amount by which consolidated total assets exceeds consolidated total liabilities. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, the requirement is $411,000,000,$439,000,000, computed as: $411,000,000, plus 85 percent of the aggregate net proceeds received by us from any equity offering, plus 75 percent of all positive net income, on a cumulative basis. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.
 
(e) Calculated as the total collateral value of timberland, high value timberland and our minerals business, divided by total aggregate loan commitment. This covenant is applied at the end of each quarter.
     To make additional investments, acquisitions, or distributions, we must maintain available liquidity of equal to the lesser of $35,000,000 or 10% of the aggregate commitments in place. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, thisthe minimum liquidity requirement was $33,000,000, resulting in $115,066,000$203,852,000 in available liquidity which represents ourbased on the unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. The failure to maintain such minimum liquidity does not constitute a default or event of default of our senior secured credit facility.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
     In second quarter 2011, we began construction on a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, Texas in which the estimated cost at completion, including land, is approximately $30,540,000.$30,536,000. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, our investment in this project is $5,961,000$9,394,000 and the estimated cost to complete construction is included in real estate on our balance sheet.$21,142,000.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we participate in three partnerships that have total assets of $51,504,000$51,301,000 and total liabilities of $82,740,000,$83,575,000, which includes $67,532,000$67,557,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These partnerships are managed by third parties who intend to extend or refinance these borrowings; however, there is no assurance that this can be done. Although these borrowings are guaranteed by third parties, we may under certain circumstances elect or be required to provide additional equity to these partnerships. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position. Our investment in these partnerships is $2,751,000$2,362,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011. These three partnerships are variable interest entities.
Cibolo Canyons — San Antonio, Texas
     Cibolo Canyons consists of the JW Marriott® San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa development owned by third parties and a mixed-use development we own. We have $87,288,000$86,637,000 invested in Cibolo Canyons at secondthird quarter-end 2011.
Resort Hotel, Spa and Golf Development
     In 2007, we entered into agreements to facilitate third party construction and ownership of the JW Marriott® San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which includes a 1,002 room destination resort and two PGA Tour® Tournament Players Club® (TPC) golf courses. Under these agreements, we agreed to transfer to third party owners 700 acres of undeveloped land, to provide $30,000,000 cash and to provide $12,700,000 of other consideration principally consisting of golf course construction materials, substantially all of which has been provided.
     In exchange for our commitment to the resort, the third party owners assigned to us certain rights under an agreement between the third party owners and a legislatively created Special Improvement District (SID). This agreement includes the right to receive from the SID 9 percent of hotel occupancy revenues and 1.5 percent of other resort sales revenues collected as taxes by the SID through 2034. The amount we receive will be net of annual ad valorem tax reimbursements by the SID to the third party owners of the resort through 2020. In addition, these payments will be net of debt service, if any, on bonds issued by the SID collateralized by hotel occupancy tax and other resort sales tax through 2034.
     The amounts we collect under this agreement are dependent on several factors including the amount of revenues generated by and ad valorem taxes imposed on the resort and the amount of any applicable debt service incurred by the SID. As a result, there is significant uncertainty as to the amount and timing of collections under this agreement. Until these uncertainties are clarified, amounts collected

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under the agreement will be accounted for as a reduction of our investment in the resort development. The resort began operations on January 22, 2010.
     In secondthird quarter 2011, we received $1,603,000$480,000 from the SID related to hotel occupancy revenues and other revenues from resort sales collected as taxes by the SID. To date,Since inception, we have received $2,603,000$3,083,000 in reimbursements and have accounted for this as a reduction of our investment. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we have $40,399,000$39,918,000 invested in the resort development.

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Mixed-Use Development
     The mixed-use development we own consists of 2,100 acres planned to include approximately 1,420 residential lots and 220 commercial acres designated for multifamily and retail uses, of which 679694 lots and 68 commercial acres have been sold through secondthird quarter-end 2011.
     In 2007, we entered into an agreement with the SID providing for reimbursement of certain infrastructure costs related to the mixed-use development. Reimbursements are subject to review and approval by the SID and unreimbursed amounts accrue interest at 9.75 percent. The SID’s funding for reimbursements is principally derived from its ad valorem tax collections and bond proceeds collateralized by ad valorem taxes, less debt service on these bonds and annual administrative and public service expenses. Through secondthird quarter-end 2011, we have submitted and received approval for reimbursement of approximately $57,322,000 of infrastructure costs and have received reimbursements totaling $20,770,000. At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we have $36,552,000 in approved and pending reimbursements, excluding interest.
     Since the amount of each reimbursement is dependent on several factors, including timing of SID approval and the SID having an adequate tax base to generate funds that can be used to reimburse us, there is uncertainty as to the amount and timing of reimbursements under this agreement. We expect to recover our investment from lot and tract sales and reimbursement of approved infrastructure costs from the SID. We have not recognized income from interest due, but not collected. As these uncertainties are clarified, we will modify our accounting accordingly.
     At secondthird quarter-end 2011, we have $46,889,000$46,719,000 invested in the mixed-use development.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies or estimates from those disclosed in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Standards
     Please read Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Statistical and Other Data
     A summary of our real estate projects in the entitlement process(a) at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
         
      Project 
Project County Market Acres(b) 
California
        
Hidden Creek Estates Los Angeles Los Angeles  700 
Terrace at Hidden Hills Los Angeles Los Angeles  30 
Georgia
        
Ball Ground Cherokee Atlanta  500 
Crossing Coweta Atlanta  230
Dallas HighwayHaralsonAtlanta1,060 
Fincher Road Cherokee Atlanta  3,890 
Fox Hall Coweta Atlanta  960 
Garland Mountain Cherokee/Bartow Atlanta  350 
Home Place Coweta Atlanta  1,510 
Martin’s Bridge Banks Atlanta  970 
Mill Creek Coweta Atlanta  770 
Serenity Carroll Atlanta  440 
Waleska Cherokee Atlanta  100 
Wolf Creek Carroll/Douglas Atlanta  12,230 
Yellow Creek Cherokee Atlanta  1,060 
Texas
        
Lake Houston Harris/Liberty Houston  3,700 
San Jacinto Montgomery Houston  150 
        
Total
      28,65027,590 
        
 
(a) A project is deemed to be in the entitlement process when customary steps necessary for the preparation of an application for governmental land-use approvals, like conducting pre-application meetings or similar discussions with governmental officials, have commenced, or an application has been filed. Projects listed may have significant steps remaining, and there is no assurance that entitlements ultimately will be received.
 
(b) Project acres, which are the total for the project regardless of our ownership interest, are approximate. The actual number of acres entitled may vary.

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     A summary of activity within our projects in the development process, which includes entitled (a), developed and under development real estate projects, at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                                               
 Residential Lots(c) Commercial Acres(d)  Residential Lots(c) Commercial Acres(d) 
 Lots Sold Acres Sold    Lots Sold Acres Sold   
 Interest Since Lots Since Acres  Interest Since Lots Since Acres 
Project County Market Owned(b) Inception Remaining Inception Remaining (f)  County Market Owned(b) Inception Remaining Inception Remaining 
Projects we own
                             
California
                             
San Joaquin River Contra Costa/ Sacramento Oakland  100%    288  Contra Costa/ Sacramento Oakland  100%           288 
Colorado
                             
Buffalo Highlands Weld Denver  100%  164    Weld Denver  100%     164       
Johnstown Farms Weld Denver  100% 115 493 2 8  Weld Denver  100%  115   497   2   7 
Pinery West Douglas Denver  100%    115  Douglas Denver  100%           115 
Stonebraker Weld Denver  100%  603  13  Weld Denver  100%     603      13 
Texas
                             
Arrowhead Ranch Hays Austin  100%  259  6  Hays Austin  100%     259      6 
Barrington Kingwood Harris Houston  100%     180       
Caruth Lakes Rockwall Dallas/Fort Worth  100% 332 317    Rockwall Dallas/Fort Worth  100%  362   287       
Cibolo Canyons Bexar San Antonio  100% 679 736 68 153  Bexar San Antonio  100%  694   721   68   153 
Harbor Lakes Hood Dallas/Fort Worth  100% 202 247 2 12  Hood Dallas/Fort Worth  100%  202   247   2   12 
Hunter’s Crossing Bastrop Austin  100% 351 139 38 71  Bastrop Austin  100%  378   112   38   71 
La Conterra Williamson Austin  100% 76 424  58  Williamson Austin  100%  78   422      58 
Maxwell Creek Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  100% 718 281 10   Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  100%  719   280   10    
Oak Creek Estates Comal San Antonio  100% 89 558 13   Comal San Antonio  100%  90   557   13    
The Colony Bastrop Austin  100% 413 734 22 31  Bastrop Austin  100%  418   729   22   31 
The Gables at North Hill Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  100% 199 84    Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  100%  203          
The Preserve at Pecan Creek Denton Dallas/Fort Worth  100% 316 502  9  Denton Dallas/Fort Worth  100%  329   465      7 
The Ridge at Ribelin Ranch Travis Austin  100%   179   Travis Austin  100%        195    
Westside at Buttercup Creek Williamson Austin  100% 1,367 147 66   Williamson Austin  100%  1,369   145   66    
Other projects (9) Various Various  100% 1,555 18 197 24  Various Various  100%  1,557   16   197   24 
Georgia
                             
The Villages at Burt Creek Dawson Atlanta  100%  1,715  57  Dawson Atlanta  100%     1,715      57 
Towne West Bartow Atlanta  100%  2,674  121  Bartow Atlanta  100%     2,674      121 
Other projects (13) Various Atlanta  100%  2,834  705  Various Atlanta  100%     2,834      705 
Missouri and Utah
                             
Other projects (2) Various Various  100% 464 90    Various Various  100%  466   88       
                                 
     6,876 13,019 597 1,671           6,980   12,995   613   1,668 
                             
Projects in entities we consolidate
                             
Texas
                             
City Park Harris Houston  75% 1,166 145 50 115  Harris Houston  75%  1,176   135   50   115 
Lantana Denton Dallas/Fort Worth  55%(e) 683 1,586    Denton Dallas/Fort Worth  55%(e)  723   1,537       
Light Farms Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  65%  2,501    Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  65%     2,501       
Stoney Creek Dallas Dallas/Fort Worth  90% 109 645    Dallas Dallas/Fort Worth  90%  110   644       
Timber Creek Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  88%  614    Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  88%     614       
Other projects (4) Various Various Various 710 253 26 25  Various Various Various  710   253   26   25 
                                 
     2,668 5,744 76 140           2,719   5,684   76   140 
                                 
     
Total owned and consolidated
     9,544 18,763 673 1,811           9,699   18,679   689   1,808 
                             
Projects in ventures that we account for using the equity method
                             
Georgia
                             
Seven Hills Paulding Atlanta  50% 640 441 26 113  Paulding Atlanta  50%  641   452   26   113 
The Georgian Paulding Atlanta  38% 289 1,096    Paulding Atlanta  38%  289   1,095       
Other projects (3) Various Atlanta Various 1,710 77 3   Various Atlanta Various  1,710   77   3    
Texas
                             
Bar C Ranch Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50% 265 934    Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50%  269   930       
Entrada Travis Austin  50%  821  3  Travis Austin  50%     821      3 
Fannin Farms West Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50% 323 58  15  Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50%  323   58      15 
Harper’s Preserve Montgomery Houston  50% 13 1,712  72  Montgomery Houston  50%  42   1,683      72 
Lantana Denton Dallas/Fort Worth Various(e) 1,436 96 14 44  Denton Dallas/Fort Worth Various(e)  1,438   94   14   44 
Long Meadow Farms Fort Bend Houston  19% 758 1,325 107 113  Fort Bend Houston  19%  838   1,245   107   113 
Southern Trails Brazoria Houston  40% 468 559    Brazoria Houston  40%  475   552       
Stonewall Estates Bexar San Antonio  25% 280 108    Bexar San Antonio  25%  280   108       
Summer Creek Ranch Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50% 796 478  71  Tarrant Dallas/Fort Worth  50%  806   468      71 
Summer Lakes Fort Bend Houston  50% 373 757 56   Fort Bend Houston  50%  382   748   56    
Village Park Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  50% 356 215 3 2  Collin Dallas/Fort Worth  50%  368   203   3   2 
Waterford Park Fort Bend Houston  50%  210  90  Fort Bend Houston  50%     210      90 
Other projects (2) Various Various Various 297 227  15  Various Various Various  298   226      15 
Florida
                             
Other projects (3) Various Tampa Various 519 326    Various Tampa Various  520   325       
                                 
Total in ventures
     8,523 9,440 209 538           8,679   9,295   209   538 
                                 
Combined total
     18,067 28,203 882 2,349           18,378   27,974   898   2,346 
                                 

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(a) A project is deemed entitled when all major discretionary governmental land-use approvals have been received. Some projects may require additional permits and/or non-governmental authorizations for development.
 
(b) Interest owned reflects our net equity interest in the project, whether owned directly or indirectly. There are some projects that have multiple ownership structures within them. Accordingly, portions of these projects may appear as owned, consolidated or accounted for using the equity method.
 
(c) Lots are for the total project, regardless of our ownership interest. Lots remaining represent vacant developed lots, lots under development and future planned lots and are subject to change based on business plan revisions.
 
(d) Commercial acres are for the total project, regardless of our ownership interest, and are net developable acres, which may be fewer than the gross acres available in the project.
 
(e) The Lantana project consists of a series of 2022 partnerships in which our voting interests range from 25 percent to 55 percent. We account for three of these partnerships using the equity method and we consolidate the remaining partnerships.
(f)Excludes acres associated with commercial and income producing properties.
     A summary of our significant commercial and income producing properties at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                            
 Interest       Interest      
Project County Market Owned(a) Type Acres Description County Market Owned(a) Type Acres Description
Broadstone Memorial Harris Houston  100% Multifamily 9 401 unit luxury apartment Harris Houston  100% Multifamily 9 401 unit luxury apartment
Radisson Hotel Travis Austin  100% Hotel 2 413 guest rooms and suites Travis Austin  100% Hotel 2 413 guest rooms and suites
Palisades West Travis Austin  25% Office 22 375,000 square feet Travis Austin  25% Office 22 375,000 square feet
Las Brisas Williamson Austin  59% Multifamily 30 414 unit luxury apartment Williamson Austin  59% Multifamily 30 414 unit luxury apartment
The Ridge at Ribelin Ranch Travis Austin  100% Multifamily 16 289 unit luxury apartment
(construction in progress)
Promesa(b)
 Travis Austin  100% Multifamily 16 289 unit luxury apartment (construction in progress)
 
(a) Interest owned reflects our net equitytotal interest in the project, whether owned directly or indirectly.
(b)Formerly marketed as Ridge at Ribelin Ranch.
     A summary of our oil and gas mineral interests(a) at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                                
 Held By    Held By   
State Unleased Leased(b) Production(c) Total(d)  Unleased Leased(b) Production(c) Total(d) 
 (Net acres)  (Net acres) 
Texas 186,000 41,000 25,000 252,000  191,000 36,000 25,000 252,000 
Louisiana 116,000 23,000 5,000 144,000  116,000 23,000 5,000 144,000 
Georgia 165,000   165,000  164,000   164,000 
Alabama 40,000   40,000  40,000   40,000 
California 1,000   1,000  1,000   1,000 
Indiana 1,000   1,000  1,000   1,000 
                  
 509,000 64,000 30,000 603,000  513,000 59,000 30,000 602,000 
                  
 
(a) Includes ventures.
 
(b) Includes leases in primary lease term or for which a delay rental payment has been received. In the ordinary course of business, leases covering a significant portion of leased net mineral acres may expire from time to time in a single reporting period.
 
(c) Acres being held by production are producing oil or natural gas in paying quantities.
 
(d) Texas, Louisiana, California and Indiana net acres are calculated as the gross number of surface acres multiplied by our percentage ownership of the mineral interest. AlabamaGeorgia and GeorgiaAlabama net acres are calculated as the gross number of surface acres multiplied by our estimated percentage ownership of the mineral interest based on county sampling. Excludes 477 net mineral acres located in Colorado including 379 acres leased and 29 acres held by production.

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     A summary of our Texas and Louisiana mineral acres(a) by county or parish at secondthird quarter-end 2011 follows:
                    
TexasTexas Louisiana Texas Louisiana 
County NetAcres Parish NetAcres  Net Acres Parish Net Acres 
Trinity 46,000 Beauregard 79,000  46,000 Beauregard  79,000 
Angelina 42,000 Vernon 39,000  42,000 Vernon  39,000 
Houston 29,000 Calcasieu 17,000  29,000 Calcasieu  17,000 
Anderson 25,000 Allen 7,000  25,000 Allen  7,000 
Cherokee 24,000 Rapides 1,000  24,000 Rapides  1,000 
Sabine 23,000 Other  1,000  23,000 Other  1,000 
     
Red River 14,000   144,000  14,000    144,000 
     
Newton 13,000      13,000      
San Augustine 13,000      13,000      
Jasper 12,000  12,000      
Other 11,000  11,000      
           
 252,000  252,000      
           
 
(a) Includes ventures.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
     Our interest rate risk is principally related to our variable-rate debt. Interest rate changes impact earnings due to the resulting increase or decrease in the cost of our variable-rate debt, which is $230,894,000$193,766,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2011 and $191,658,000 at year-end 2010.
     The following table illustrates the estimated effect on our pre-tax income of immediate, parallel, and sustained shifts in interest rates for the next 12 months on our variable-rate debt at secondthird quarter-end 2011, with comparative year-end 2010 information. This estimate assumes that debt reductions from contractual payments will be replaced with short-term, variable-rate debt; however, that may not be the financing alternative we choose.
                
 Second    Third   
 Quarter-End Year-End  Quarter-End Year-End 
Change in Interest Rates 2011 2010  2011 2010 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
+2% $(4,287) $(3,728) $(3,307) $(3,728)
+1%  (2,309)  (1,917)  (1,938)  (1,917)
-1% 2,309 1,917  1,938 1,917 
-2% 4,618 3,833  3,875 3,833 
Foreign Currency Risk
     We have no exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.
Commodity Price Risk
     We have no significant exposure to commodity price fluctuations.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
     (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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     (b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
     There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
     We are involved directly or through ventures in various legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business. We believe we have established adequate reserves for any probable losses and that the outcome of any of the proceedings should not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations or cash flows. It is possible, however, that circumstances beyond our control or significant subsequent developments could result in additional charges related to these matters that could be significant to results of operations or cash flow in any single accounting period.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
     There are no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as follows:
If the Temple-Inland mill complex in Rome, Georgia were to permanently cease operations, the pricewe receive for our wood fiber may decline, and the cost of delivering logs to alternative customers could increase.
     Prior to our 2007 spin-off from Temple-Inland Inc. (“Temple-Inland”), we entered into an agreement to sell wood fiber to Temple-Inland at market prices, primarily for use at Temple-Inland’s Rome, Georgia mill complex. The agreement expires in 2013, although the purchase and sale commitments (including the sale price) are established annually based on our annual harvest plan. A significant portion of our fiber resources revenues are generated though this agreement. The Temple-Inland Rome mill complex is a significant consumer of wood fiber within the immediate area in which a substantial portion of our Georgia timberlands are located. If Temple-Inland was to permanently cease operations at its Rome, Georgia mill complex (although we have no indication that it intends to do so), was not willing to pay for wood fiber at a price we deem acceptable or was to cease purchasing wood fiber from us after the expiration of our agreement in 2013, we may not be able to enter into agreements with alternative customers for the wood fiber, any agreements with alternative customers we do enter into may be for lower rates than we currently receive from Temple-Inland and the cost of delivering wood fiber to such alternative customers could increase.
Our ability to harvest and deliver timber may be affected by our sales of timberland and may besubject to other limitations, which could adversely affect our operations.
     As of August 8, 2011, weWe have sold 169,000176,000 acres of our timberland in accordance with our near-term strategic initiatives announced in 2009, and we now own directly or through ventures about 151,000143,000 acres of timberland. Sales of our timberland reduce the amount of timber that we have available for harvest.
     In addition, weather conditions, timber growth cycles, access limitations, availability of contract loggers and haulers, and regulatory requirements associated with the protection of wildlife and water resources may restrict harvesting of timberlands as may other factors, including damage by fire, insect infestation, disease, prolonged drought, flooding and other natural disasters. Although damage from such natural causes usually is localized and affects only a limited percentage of the timber, there can be no assurance that any damage affecting our timberlands will in fact be so limited. As is common in the forest products industry, we do not maintain insurance coverage with respect to damage to our timberlands.
     The revenues, income and cash flow from operations for our fiber resources segment are dependent to a significant extent on the pricing of our products and our continued ability to harvest timber at adequate levels.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(a)
                 
              Maximum 
          Total Number  Number of 
          of Shares  Shares That 
          Purchased as  May Yet be 
  Total  Average  Part of Publicly  Purchased 
  Number of  Price  Announced  Under the 
  Shares  Paid per  Plans or  Plans 
Period Purchased(b)  Share  Programs  or Programs 
Month 1 (4/1/2011 — 4/30/2011)    $      5,999,013 
Month 2 (5/1/2011 — 5/31/2011)  1,461  $17.78      5,999,013 
Month 3 (6/1/2011 — 6/30/2011)  18  $15.80      5,999,013 
               
Total  1,479  $17.76        
               
                 
              Maximum 
          Total Number  Number of 
          of Shares  Shares That 
          Purchased as  May Yet be 
  Total  Average  Part of Publicly  Purchased 
  Number of  Price  Announced  Under the 
  Shares  Paid per  Plans or  Plans 
Period Purchased(b)  Share  Programs  or Programs 
Month 1 (7/1/2011 — 7/31/2011)    $      5,999,013 
Month 2 (8/1/2011 — 8/31/2011)  178,511  $12.33   172,435   5,826,578 
Month 3 (9/1/2011 — 9/30/2011)  26  $10.91      5,826,578 
               
Total  178,537  $12.33   172,435     
               
 
(a) On February 11, 2009, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 7,000,000 shares of our common stock. We have purchased 1,000,9871,173,422 shares under this authorization, which has no expiration date. We have no repurchase plans or programs that expired during the period covered by the table above and no repurchase plans or programs that we intend to terminate prior to expiration or under which we no longer intend to make further purchases.
 
(b) RepresentsIncludes shares withheld to pay taxes in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
     None.
Item 4.(Removed and Reserved)
Item 5.Other Information
     None.
Item 6.Exhibits
10.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 6, 2011, by and among Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., as seller, Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P., as purchaser, and First American Title Insurance Company, as escrow agent, as amended by First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 29, 2011, by and among Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P., and First American Title Insurance Company.
10.2Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving and Term Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6,September 30, 2011, by and among the Company, Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., certain and its wholly-owned subsidiaries signatory thereto, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.110.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 31,October 3, 2011).
 
10.3 Exercise of option to extend revolving credit maturity date under Amended and Restated Revolving and Term Credit Agreement, dated September 30, 2011, by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc.
 
31 .131.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31 .231.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32 .132.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32 .232.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
101.1 The following materials from Forestar’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
     
 FORESTAR GROUP INC.
 
 
Date: August 8,November 3, 2011 By:  /s/ Christopher L. Nines   
  Christopher L. Nines  
  Chief Financial Officer  
 
   
 By:  /s/ Charles D. Jehl   
  Charles D. Jehl  
  Chief Accounting Officer  

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