UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012

or

 

¨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

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(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.    x  Yes    ¨  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).    x  Yes    ¨  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. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer ¨  Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

    ¨  Yes    x  No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Title of Each Class

 

Number of Shares Outstanding as of August 6,

November 5, 2012

Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

 34,680,79534,692,106

 

 

 


FORESTAR GROUP INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   3  

Item 1. Financial Statements

   3  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3  

Consolidated Statements of Income

   4  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6  

Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   1921  

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   3840  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

   3841  

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

   3941  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   3941  

Item 1A. Risk Factors

   3942  

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   3943  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   4043  

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

   4043  

Item 5. Other Information

   4043  

Item 6. Exhibits

   4044  

SIGNATURES

   4145  

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

   (Unaudited)    
   Second    
   Quarter-End  Year-End 
   2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 

ASSETS

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $45,474  $18,283 

Real estate

   541,238   565,367 

Investment in unconsolidated ventures

   42,327   64,223 

Timber

   13,806   14,240 

Receivables, net

   23,580   23,281 

Prepaid expenses

   3,340   2,931 

Property and equipment, net

   4,906   5,178 

Oil and natural gas properties and equipment, net

   6,349   4,561 

Deferred tax asset

   75,851   72,942 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

   5,451   5,451 

Other assets

   15,658   18,400 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $777,980  $794,857 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Accounts payable

  $4,955  $5,044 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

   1,295   1,421 

Accrued property taxes

   4,993   4,986 

Accrued interest

   844   1,086 

Income taxes payable

   2,422   8,501 

Other accrued expenses

   11,673   7,716 

Other liabilities

   30,260   33,304 

Debt

   201,943   221,587 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   258,385   283,645 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

   

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity:

   

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,946,603 issued at second quarter-end 2012 and 36,835,732 issued at year-end 2011

   36,947   36,836 

Additional paid-in capital

   403,990   398,517 

Retained earnings

   111,768   108,155 

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,283,958 shares at second quarter-end 2012 and 2,212,876 shares at year-end 2011

   (35,133  (33,982
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity

   517,572   509,526 

Noncontrolling interests

   2,023   1,686 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   519,595   511,212 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $777,980  $794,857 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Third
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
   (In thousands)

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $10,279   $18,283 

Real estate

    508,603    565,367 

Investment in unconsolidated ventures

    43,041    64,223 

Timber

    13,303    14,240 

Receivables, net

    33,205    23,281 

Prepaid expenses

    3,009    2,931 

Property and equipment, net

    4,777    5,178 

Oil and natural gas properties and equipment, net

    147,268    4,561 

Deferred tax asset, net

    49,637    72,942 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

    61,406    5,451 

Other assets

    15,411    18,400 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $889,939   $794,857 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Accounts payable

   $29,863   $5,044 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

    2,955    1,421 

Accrued property taxes

    6,215    4,986 

Accrued interest

    845    1,086 

Income taxes payable

    1,323    8,501 

Other accrued expenses

    15,835    7,716 

Other liabilities

    34,991    33,304 

Debt

    276,651    221,587 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    368,678    283,645 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity:

     

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 200,000,000 authorized shares, 36,946,603 issued at third quarter-end 2012 and 36,835,732 issued at year-end 2011

    36,947    36,836 

Additional paid-in capital

    405,692    398,517 

Retained earnings

    111,065    108,155 

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,257,427 shares at third quarter-end 2012 and 2,212,876 shares at year-end 2011

    (34,728)   (33,982)
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Forestar Group Inc. shareholders’ equity

    518,976    509,526 

Noncontrolling interests

    2,285    1,686 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    521,261    511,212 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $889,939   $794,857 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 

REVENUES

          

Real estate sales and other

  $19,349  $12,803  $29,993  $27,007   $18,310  $12,407  $48,303  $39,414 

Commercial and income producing properties

   7,298   6,812   14,576   13,747    8,805   6,653   23,381   20,400 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Real estate

   26,647   19,615   44,569   40,754    27,115   19,060   71,684   59,814 

Mineral resources

   7,148   4,580   16,574   11,913    10,479   5,871   27,053   17,784 

Fiber resources and other

   1,517   1,290   2,261   2,658    3,016   1,310   5,277   3,968 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   35,312   25,485   63,404   55,325    40,610   26,241   104,014   81,566 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

          

Cost of real estate sales and other

   (10,578  (5,991  (16,352  (11,649   (10,806  (7,760  (27,158  (19,409

Cost of commercial and income producing properties

   (4,638  (4,366  (9,195  (8,878   (6,733  (4,607  (15,928  (13,485

Cost of mineral resources

   (978  (438  (2,353  (1,232   (1,865  (597  (4,218  (1,829

Cost of fiber resources and other

   (370  (285  (498  (532   (570  (349  (1,068  (881

Other operating

   (11,441  (10,483  (24,191  (22,157   (14,691  (11,771  (39,116  (34,109

General and administrative

   (6,749  (6,849  (13,712  (12,820   (11,298  (2,770  (25,010  (15,590

Gain on sale of assets

   3,401   —      15,076   —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   (31,353  (28,412  (51,225  (57,268   (45,963  (27,854  (112,498  (85,303

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

   3,959   (2,927  12,179   (1,943

Equtiy in earnings of unconsolidated ventures

   768   402   1,492   984 

GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS

   10,196   61,784   25,506   61,965 

OPERATING INCOME

   4,843   60,171   17,022   58,228 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures

   680   648   2,172   1,632 

Interest expense

   (3,664  (4,653  (7,555  (8,662   (8,094  (4,271  (15,649  (12,933

Other non-operating income

   1,140   24   1,204   51    1,113   26   2,317   77 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

   2,203   (7,154  7,320   (9,570   (1,458  56,574   5,862   47,004 

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (732  2,828   (2,352  3,540    1,078   (19,609  (1,274  (16,069
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)

   1,471   (4,326  4,968   (6,030   (380  36,965   4,588   30,935 

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (660  405   (1,355  (364

Less: Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (323  (537  (1,678  (901
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORESTAR GROUP INC.

  $811  $(3,921 $3,613  $(6,394  $(703 $36,428  $2,910  $30,034 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

          

Basic

   35,235   35,524   35,190   35,466    35,233   35,514   35,204   35,482 

Diluted

   35,425   35,524   35,412   35,466    35,233   35,796   35,437   35,877 

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

          

Basic

  $0.02  $(0.11 $0.10  $(0.18  $(0.02 $1.03  $0.08  $0.85 

Diluted

  $0.02  $(0.11 $0.10  $(0.18  $(0.02 $1.02  $0.08  $0.84 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

  $811  $(3,921 $3,613  $(6,394  $(703 $36,428  $2,910  $30,034 

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

FORESTAR GROUP INC.

Consolidated StatementsConsolidatedStatements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

  First Six Months   First Nine Months 
  2012 2011   2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Consolidated net income (loss)

  $4,968  $(6,030

Consolidated net income

  $4,588  $30,935 

Adjustments:

      

Depreciation and amortization

   4,511   4,864    12,084   7,335 

Deferred income taxes

   (2,909  (7,000   (2,971  (11,013

Tax benefits not recognized for book purposes

   76   95    114   144 

Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated ventures

   (1,492  (984

Equity in (earnings) of unconsolidated ventures

   (2,172  (1,632

Distributions of earnings of unconsolidated ventures

   356   4,102    516   5,307 

Distributions of earnings to noncontrolling interests

   (1,173  (2,491   (1,434  (2,899

Reimbursed costs from unconsolidated ventures

   10,759   —    

Proceeds from consolidated venture’s sale of assets, net

   24,294   —    

Proceeds from consolidated ventures’ sale of assets, net

   24,294   —    

Non-cash share-based compensation

   5,164   3,952    11,491   399 

Non-cash real estate cost of sales

   15,964   10,525    25,998   17,149 

Non-cash cost of assets sold

   —      24,931 

Real estate development and acquisition expenditures, net

   (52,505  (23,529   (67,127  (49,530

Acquisition of loan secured by real estate

   —      (21,137   —      (21,137

Reimbursements from utility and improvement districts

   937   1,790    2,922   2,270 

Other changes in real estate

   733   (5   835   (237

Gain on termination of timber lease

   (234  (181

Cost of timber cut

   411   524    868   856 

Deferred income

   1,864   947    927   345 

Asset impairments

   —      450    —      450 

Gain on sale of assets

   (15,076  —       (25,506  (181

Other

   458   74    (35  115 

Changes in:

      

Notes and accounts receivable

   (242  530    (645  (464

Prepaid expenses and other

   751   (239   1,300   581 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

   (3,530  3,896    452   9,962 

Income taxes

   (6,078  (4,083   (7,283  19,130 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

   (11,993  (33,930   (20,784  32,816 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Property, equipment, software and reforestation

   (1,341  (899   (1,577  (1,466

Oil and natural gas properties and equipment

   (2,264  (2,112   (2,794  (3,414

Investment in unconsolidated ventures

   (1,430  (1,135   (1,684  (1,350

Return of investment in unconsolidated ventures

   736   252    985   688 

Proceeds from termination of timber lease

   —      290    —      290 

Proceeds from sale of property

   —      103 

Proceeds from sale of multifamily property

   29,474   —    

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

   —      103 

Business acquisition, net of cash acquired

   (152,073  —    

Proceeds from sale of venture interest

   32,095   —       32,095   —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

   27,796   (3,501   (95,574  (5,149

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Payments of debt

   (36,047  (37,043   (46,374  (104,750

Additions to debt

   47,394   76,279    158,929   106,858 

Deferred financing fees

   (343  (1,379   (5,209  (3,746

Return of investment to noncontrolling interest

   (69  (1   (69  (2

Exercise of stock options

   1,182   1,167    1,269   1,171 

Repurchases of common stock

   —      (2,126

Payroll taxes on restricted stock and stock options

   (1,151  (1,216   (1,171  (1,290

Tax benefit from share-based compensation

   370   (110   373   (110

Other

   52   83    606   83 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

   11,388   37,780    108,354   (3,912
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   27,191   349    (8,004  23,755 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   18,283   5,366    18,283   5,366 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $45,474  $5,715   $10,279  $29,121 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Please read the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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’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 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Note 2 — New and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2012

In first quarter 2012, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04 -Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSsand ASU
2011-05 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Adoption of these pronouncements did not affect our earnings or financial position.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending ASU 2011-10 –Property, Plant, and Equipment: Derecognition of in Substance Real Estatewill be effective first quarter 2013. Under ASU 2011-10, when a parent ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt, the reporting entity would continue to include the real estate, debt and results of the subsidiary’s operations in its consolidated financial statements until legal title to the real estate is transferred to legally satisfy the debt. The amendment should be applied prospectively to deconsolidation events occurring after the effective date. Adoption is not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position but may result in certain additional disclosures.

ASU 2012-02–Intangibles-Goodwill and Otherwill be effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amendment provides entities with the option to make a qualitative assessment about the likelihood that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired to determine whether it should perform a quantitative impairment test, which is equivalent to the impairment testing requirements for other long-lived assets. Adoption is not anticipated to have a significant effect on our earnings or financial position.

Note 3 — Business Acquisitions

On September 28, 2012, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 3, 2012, we acquired 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,445,000. In addition, we paid in full $8,770,000 of Credo’s outstanding debt. In first nine months 2012, we have incurred approximately $5,709,000 in costs to outside advisors related to this transaction, which are included in general and administrative expenses. Third quarter 2012 mineral resource segment earnings associated with this acquisition were not significant.

The following summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of September 28, 2012. Due to closing the transaction on the last business day of the quarterly reporting period, the preliminary allocation is subject to change as we obtain additional information during the acquisition measurement period, in particular, the estimated value assigned to oil and natural gas properties and equipment, goodwill and deferred tax liability.

   Preliminary Purchase  Price
Allocation
   (In thousands)

Cash and short-term investments

   $2,300 

Receivables

    9,213 

Oil and natural gas properties and equipment

    139,907 

Other properties and equipment

    1,375 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

    55,954 

Other

    676 
   

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

    209,425 
   

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    26,626 

Deferred tax liability

    26,276 

Other liabilities

    1,308 
   

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

    54,210 
   

 

 

 

Estimated fair value of net assets acquired

   $155,215 
   

 

 

 

The following unaudited pro forma information for the third quarter and first nine months ended 2012 and 2011 represents the results of our consolidated operations as if the acquisition of Credo had occurred on January 1, 2011. This information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for certain estimated accounting adjustments and does not purport to represent our actual results of operations if the transaction would have occurred on January 1, 2011, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.

   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Revenues

  $46,972    $30,729    $122,057    $93,372  

Net income (loss)

   5,508     36,495     11,571     20,132  

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty, L.L.C. and Temco Associates, LLC, the ventures’ interest in 17 residential and mixed-use real estate projects for $47,000,000. Subsequent to closing of these acquisitions, we received $23,370,000 from the ventures, representing our pro-rata share of distributable cash. The purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value: $31,891,000 to real estate; $14,236,000 to investment in unconsolidated ventures; $1,385,000 to other assets; and $512,000 to liabilities directly related to the real estate acquired. Transaction costs of about $463,000 are included in other operating expense in first sixnine months 2012.

The acquired assets and operating results are included within our real estate segment and represented approximately 1,130 fully developed lots, 4,900 planned lots and over 460 commercial acres on the date of acquisition, principally in the major markets of Texas. Pro forma consolidated operating income (loss) assuming these acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2011 would not be significantly different than those reported.

On June 3, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,000,000. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Credo’s stockholders and, if approved, is expected to close in second half of 2012. We obtained a commitment for bridge financing that, combined with available liquidity, is sufficient to fund the acquisition. However, we intend to pursue amendments to our senior secured credit facility to fund a significant portion of the purchase price.

In second quarter 2012, we incurred $2,461,000 in costs to outside advisors related to this proposed transaction, which are included in general and administrative expenses. We estimate remaining transaction costs will be approximately $4,500,000.

Note 4 — Real Estate

Real estate consists of:

 

                                              
  Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)

Entitled, developed and under development projects

  $358,399  $383,026    $357,673  $383,026 

Undeveloped land

   83,403   80,076     84,006   80,076 

Commercial and income producing properties

       

Carrying value

   128,203   129,220     94,239   129,220 

Accumulated depreciation

   (28,767  (26,955    (27,315)  (26,955)
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 

Net carrying value

   99,436   102,265     66,924   102,265 
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 
  $541,238  $565,367    $508,603  $565,367 
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 

Included in entitled, developed and under development projects are the estimated costs of assets we expect to convey to utility and improvement districts of $53,053,000$53,834,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012 and $61,526,000 at year-end 2011, including $34,402,000 in second$34,252,000 at third quarter-end 2012 and $34,802,000 at year-end 2011 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. In second quarter 2012, these costs decreased by $11,065,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres near Dallas. We submitted for reimbursement to these districts $2,350,000$4,345,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $2,336,000 in first sixnine months 2011. We received $637,000$972,000 from these districts in first sixnine months 2012 and $187,000 in first sixnine months 2011. We expect to collect the remaining amounts billed whenas 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. We received $300,000$1,950,000 in second quarterfirst nine months 2012 and $1,603,000$2,083,000 in second quarterfirst nine months 2011 from the Special Improvement District (SID) related to hotel occupancy revenues and other revenues from resort sales collected as taxes by the SID. We currently account for these receipts as a reduction of our investment. At second-quarter-endthird-quarter-end 2012, we have $35,067,000$33,418,000 invested in the resort development.

In first quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects increased by $31,891,000 as a result of our acquisition of certain residential and mixed-use projects from CL Realty and Temco. Please readNote 3 for additional information. In second quarter 2012, entitled, developed and under development projects decreased by $51,493,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt of $30,991,000 and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

In third quarter 2012, commercial and income producing properties decreased by $45,794,000 as result of selling Broadstone Memorial, a 401 unit multifamily project in Houston for $56,400,000. We received $29,474,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed outstanding debt of $26,500,000, and we recognized a gain on sale of $10,180,000. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, commercial and income producing properties primarily represents our investment in a 401 unit multifamily property in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000, a 413 room hotel in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000$20,098,000 and a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, currently under construction, with a carrying value of $29,011,000.$30,014,000. In first sixnine months 2012, we invested $14,341,000$16,809,000 in construction costs associated with this multifamily property and the estimated cost to complete construction is approximately $4,854,000.$1,643,000.

Depreciation expense, primarily related to commercial and income producing properties, was $1,812,000$2,736,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $1,760,000$2,650,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and is included in other operating expenses.

Note 5 — Timber

We own directly or through ventures about 129,000 acres of timber, primarily in Georgia, and about 17,000 acres of timber under lease. The non-cash cost of timber cut and sold was $411,000$868,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $524,000$856,000 in first sixnine months 2011.

Note 6 — Shareholders’ Equity

A reconciliation of changes in shareholders’ equity at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

  Forestar
Group Inc.
   Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total   Forestar
Group Inc.
   Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Balance at year-end 2011

  $509,526   $1,686  $511,212   $509,526   $1,686  $511,212 

Net income

   3,613    1,355   4,968    2,910    1,678   4,588 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   —       (1,243  (1,243   —       (1,504  (1,504

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

   —       225   225    —       779   779 

Other (primarily share-based compensation)

   4,433    —      4,433    6,540    (354)  6,186 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

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Balance at second quarter-end 2012

  $517,572   $2,023  $519,595 

Balance at third quarter-end 2012

  $518,976   $2,285  $521,261 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

In first sixnine months 2012, we issued 110,87166,320 shares of our common stock as a result of stock option exercises and vesting of equity-settled restricted stock units.units, net of shares withheld for taxes.

Note 7 — Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we had ownership interests in 13 ventures that we account for using the equity method. We have no real estate ventures that are accounted for using the cost method.

In second quarter 2012, we formed two new unconsolidated ventures:

Ÿ CJUF III, RH Holdings, LP was formed with Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds (CJUF) to develop a 257 unit multifamily property overlooking downtown Austin. We own a 25 percent interest and CJUF owns the remaining 75 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $3,718,000 from the venture, which represents CJUF’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows.venture. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $23,936,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2 percent with no significant balance outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guarantyguarantee for 20 percent of principal balance and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. The repayment guarantyguarantee will reduce from 20 percent to 0 percent upon achievement of certain conditions. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $4,077,000.

Ÿ FMF Peakview, LLC was formed with Guggenheim Real Estate, LLC (Guggenheim) to develop a 304 unit multifamily property in Denver. We own a 20 percent interest and Guggenheim owns the remaining 80 percent interest. We contributed land and pre-development costs to the venture and received reimbursements of $7,243,000 from the venture, which represents Guggenheim’s pro-rata share and is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows.venture. The venture obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $31,550,000 that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25 percent with no balance outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods if certain conditions are met. We have a guaranty of completion of the improvements, a repayment guarantyguarantee for 25 percent of principal and unpaid accrued interest and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our investment in this venture is $1,926,000.$2,143,000.

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty and Temco their interest in 17 residential and mixed-use projects for $47,000,000, principally representing $31,891,000 in real estate and $14,236,000 in investment in unconsolidated ventures. Please readNote 3 for additional information. Also in first quarter 2012, we sold our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC, which owns two office buildings and an accompanying parking garage in Austin for $32,095,000, resulting in a gain on sale of $11,675,000.

Combined summarized balance sheet information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

 

 Venture Assets Venture Borrowings (a) Venture Equity Our Investment   Venture Assets   Venture Borrowings (a) Venture Equity Our Investment 
 Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
 Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011 
 Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
 Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-
End
2012
   Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-

End
2012
   Year-End
2011
 Third
Quarter-
End
2012
 Year-End
2011
 Third
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
 
 (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

242, LLC (b)

 $21,799  $23,688  $2,221  $4,429    $18,725  $18,536  $8,447  $8,332   $21,356   $23,688   $1,512   $4,429    $18,888  $18,536  $8,540  $8,332 

CJUF III, RH Holdings

  9,096   —      1   —      8,582   —      4,077   —       11,336    —       1    —      10,175   —      4,077   —    

CL Ashton Woods (c)

  17,036   —      —      —      16,833   —      6,675   —       17,530    —       —       —      17,030   —      7,024   —    

CL Realty

  7,761   51,096   —      1,056     7,519   48,608   3,760   24,304    7,970    51,096    —       1,056     7,624   48,608   3,812   24,304 

FMF Peakview

  9,629   —      —      —      9,629   —      1,926   —       10,883    —       —       —      10,716   —      2,143   —    

HM Stonewall Estates (c)

  5,561   —      617   —      4,945   —      2,457   —       5,243    —       316    —      4,932   —      2,354   —    

LM Land Holdings(c)

  17,649   —      2,090   —      12,422   —      5,955   —       18,645    —       2,668    —      12,943   —      5,938   —    

Palisades West

  —      124,588   —      —      —      81,635   —      20,412    —       124,588    —       —      —      81,635   —      20,412 

Round Rock Luxury Apartments

  33,448   34,434   28,382   28,544     4,403   4,865   2,992   3,312    33,247    34,434    28,301    28,544     4,207   4,865   2,856   3,312 

Temco

  13,192   18,922   —      2,787     12,921   15,896   6,460   7,948    13,250    18,922    —       2,787     12,902   15,896   6,451   7,948 

Other ventures (4) (b) (d)

  17,520   16,938   38,222   38,002     (33,914  (34,045  (422  (85   17,278    16,938    37,923    38,002     (34,090  (34,045  (154  (85
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 $152,691  $269,666  $71,533  $74,818    $62,065  $135,495  $42,327  $64,223   $156,738   $269,666   $70,721   $74,818    $65,327  $135,495  $43,041  $64,223 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Combined summarized income statement information for our ventures accounted for using the equity method follows:

 

 Revenues Earnings (Loss) Our share of earnings (loss)   Revenues   Earnings (Loss) Our share of earnings (loss) 
 Second Quarter First Six Months Second Quarter First Six Months Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months Third Quarter First Nine Months 
 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 
 (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

242, LLC (b)

 $942  $463  $1,853  $463  $131  $61  $189  $(4 $76  $31  $115  $(2  $1,072   $957   $2,925   $1,420   $163  $128  $352  $124  $93  $64  $208  $62 

CJUF III, RH Holdings

  —      —      —      —      —     —      —      —      —     —     —      —       —       —       —       —       —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

CL Ashton Woods (c)

  794   —      1,349   —      113   —      261   —      277   —     524   —       740    —       2,089    —       197   —      458    350   —      874   —    

CL Realty

  329   1,649   1,996   3,518   184   734   736   1,390   92   367   368   695    298    2,290    2,294    5,808    104   1,091   840   2,481   52   571   420   1,266 

FMF Peakview

  —      —      —      —      —     —      —      —      —     —     —      —       —       —       —       —       —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

HM Stonewall Estates (c)

  1,170   —      1,170   —      410   —      397   —      167   —     159   —       526    —       1,696    —       146   —      543   —      57   —      216   —    

LM Land Holdings (c)

  1,428   —      3,270   —      172   —      867   —      (18  —     167   —       1,700    —       4,970    —       340   —      1,207   —      (16  —      151   —    

Palisades West

  —      4,084   —      8,114   —     1,455   —      2,911   —     364   —      728    —       4,142    —       12,256    —      1,461   —      4,372   —      365   —      1,093 

Round Rock Luxury Apartments

  1,158   959   2,282   1,968   19   (143  32   (210  18   (142  32   (119   1,179    1,420    3,461    3,388    50   (157  82   (367  25   (90  57   (209

Temco

  60   288   500   346   (64  (212  (122  (416  (32  (106  (61  (208   60    89    560    435    (18  (366  (142  (782  (9  (183  (71  (391

Other ventures (4)

  351   2,694   597   3,234   (79  (1,180  (439  (1,918  188   (112  188   (110   467    301    1,064    3,535    (224  (583  (661  (2,501  128   (79  317   (189
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 $6,232  $10,137  $13,017  $17,643  $886  $715  $1,921  $1,753  $768  $402  $1,492  $984   $6,042   $9,199   $19,059   $26,842   $758  $1,574  $2,679  $3,327  $680  $648  $2,172  $1,632 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a) 

Total includes current maturities of $67,968,000$65,665,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012, of which $38,962,000$36,914,000 is non-recourse to us, and $71,816,000 at year-end 2011, of which $43,144,000 is non-recourse to us.

(b) 

Includes unamortized deferred gains on real estate contributed by us to ventures. We recognize deferred gains as income as real estate is sold to third parties. Deferred gains of $916,000$904,000 are reflected as a reduction to our investment in unconsolidated ventures at secondthird quarter-end 2012.

(c) 

In first quarter 2012, we acquired CL Realty’s equity investment in these residential and mixed-use ventures at estimated fair value. The difference between estimated fair value of the equity investment and our capital account within the respective ventures at closing (basis difference) will be accreted as income or expense over the life of the investment and included in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures. Unrecognized basis difference of $3,347,000$3,240,000 is reflected as a reduction of our investment in unconsolidated ventures at secondthird quarter-end 2012.

(d) 

Our investment in other ventures reflects our ownership interests generally ranging from 25 to 50 percent, excluding venture losses that exceed our investment where we are not obligated to fund those losses. Please readNote 16 for additional information.

In first sixnine months 2012, we invested $1,430,000$1,684,000 in these ventures and received $1,092,000$1,501,000 in distributions; 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. Distributions include both return of investments and distributions of earnings.

We may provide performance bonds and letters of credit on behalf of certain ventures that would be drawn on due to failure to satisfy construction obligations as general contractor or for failure to timely deliver streets and utilities in accordance with local codes and ordinances. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $26,929,000$26,888,000 outstanding, of which $26,577,000 is related to the development and construction of a 257 unit multifamily property in Austin.

Note 8 — Receivables

Receivables consists of:

 

                                              
  Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)

Loan secured by real estate and accrued interest

  $19,074  $20,666 

Notes receivable, average interest rates of 7.34% at second quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011

   2,593   1,817 

Loan secured by real estate

   $19,063  $20,666 

Notes receivable, average interest rates of 5.65% at third quarter-end 2012 and 7.16% at year-end 2011

    668   1,817 

Receivables and accrued interest

   1,975   860     13,536   860 
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 
   23,642   23,343     33,267   23,343 

Allowance for bad debts

   (62  (62    (62)  (62)
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 
  $23,580  $23,281    $33,205  $23,281 
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

 

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $19,074,000$19,063,000 invested in a loan secured by real estate. The loan was acquired from a financial institution in 2011 when it was non-performing and is secured by a lien on developed and undeveloped real estate located near Houston designated for single-family residential and commercial development. In second quarter 2012, an approved bankruptcy plan of reorganization of the borrower became effective establishing a principal amount of $33,900,000 maturing in April 2017. Per the terms of the agreement, interest accrues at 9 percent the first three years escalating to 10 percent in year four and 12 percent in year five, with interest above 6.25 percent to be forgiven if the loan is prepaid by certain dates. Commencing with the reorganization, we estimate future cash flows and calculate accretable yield to be recognized over the term of the loan, which is included in other non-operating income. In second quarterfirst nine months 2012, we received principal payments of $2,133,000$2,704,000 and interest payments of $653,000.$1,148,000. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, the outstanding principal balance was $31,767,000.$31,196,000.

Estimated accretable yield at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

   (In thousands) 

Beginning of period (first quarter-end 2012)

  $28,926 

Yield accretion recognized

   (1,093
  

 

 

 

End of period

  $27,833 
  

 

 

 
   (In thousands) 

Beginning of period (Second Quarter-End 2012)

  $27,833 

Interest income recognized

   (1,056
  

 

 

 

End of period

  $26,777 
  

 

 

 

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. In third quarter 2012, receivables increased by approximately $9,213,000 as a result of our acquisition of Credo.

Note 9 — Debt

Debt consists of:

 

  Second
Quarter-End
2012
   Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-End
2012
  Year-End
2011
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)

Senior secured credit facility

          

Term loan facility — average interest rate of 6.50% at second quarter-end 2012 and year-end 2011

  $130,000   $130,000 

Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 3.95% at second quarter-end 2012 and 4.34% at year-end 2011

   52,507    41,900 

Term loan facility — average interest rate of 4.22% at third quarter-end 2012 and 6.50% at year-end 2011

   $200,000    $130,000 

Revolving line of credit — average interest rate of 6.25% at third quarter-end 2012

    27,000     —   

Secured promissory notes — average interest rate of 2.85% at third quarter-end 2012 and 4.34% at year-end 2011

    31,390     41,900 

Other indebtedness due through 2017 at variable and fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% to 8.00%

   19,436    49,687     18,261     49,687 
  

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 
  $201,943   $ 221,587    $276,651    $221,587 
  

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 

Our debt agreements contain financial covenants customary for such agreements including minimum levels of interest coverage and limitations on leverage. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of these agreements.

On September 14, 2012, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Revolving and Term Credit Agreement in order to consolidate previous amendments and to effect the following principal amendments to: increase the term loan commitment from $130,000,000 to $200,000,000; extend the maturity date of the revolving loan to September 14, 2015 (with a one-year extension option) and of the term loan to September 14, 2017; reduce the interest rate spread over LIBOR from 4.5 percent to 4.0 percent, and eliminate the LIBOR rate floor of 2 percent; increase the minimum interest coverage ratio from 1.05x to 1.50x; reduce the unused fee rate from 0.45 percent per annum to 0.25 percent – 0.35 percent per annum based on usage; and eliminate the minimum value to commitment ratio covenant and replace it with a reduction to the borrowing base to the extent the ratio of the value of assets in the borrowing base to the aggregate commitments under the facility is less than 1.50x.We incurred fees of $5,059,000 related to this amendment. The amendment and restatement of the term loan was an extinguishment of debt under the accounting guidance and, as result, we recognized a $4,448,000 loss in third quarter 2012 which is included in interest expense.

On September 28, 2012 we acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Credo in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,445,000. In addition, we paid in full $8,770,000 of Credo’s outstanding debt. This transaction was funded with approximately $70,000,000 in borrowings from our term loan, $35,000,000 in borrowings from our revolving line of credit, and the remaining paid from our existing balance of cash and short-term investments.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000$200,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit maturing August 6, 2014.credit. The term loan and the revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The term loan includes a prepayment fee of one percent if prepaid prior to March 14, 2013. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $2,558,000$2,604,000 is outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. 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 2012, we had $145,507,000$170,396,000 in net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility.

AtUnder the terms of the amended and restated credit agreement, at our option, we can borrow at LIBOR plus 4.54.0 percent (subject to a 2or at the alternate base rate plus 3.0 percent. The alternate base rate is the highest of (i) KeyBank National Association’s base rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5 percent or (iii) 30 day LIBOR floor) or prime plus 2.51 percent. Borrowings under the senior secured credit facility are or may be secured by (a) allmortgages on the timberland, land in entitlement process, mineralshigh value timberland and certain raw entitled land, as well as pledges of other rights including certain oil and gas properties, (b) assignments of current and future leases, rents and contracts, including our mineral leases, (c) a security interest in our primary operating account, (d) a pledge of the equity interests in current and future material operating subsidiaries or majority-owned joint venture interests, or if such pledge is not permitted, a pledge of the right to distributions from such entities, (e) a pledge of reimbursements, hotel occupancy and other revenues payable to the extent permitted,us from special improvement district tax collections in connection with our Cibolo Canyons project, and (e)(f) a negative pledge (without a mortgage) on all other wholly-owned assets. The senior secured credit facility provides for releases of real estate provided that borrowing base compliance is maintained.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, secured promissory notes include a $26,500,000 non-recourse loan collateralized by a 401 unit multifamily project located in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000. This secured promissory note includes a prepayment penalty for payments prior to July 1, 2017 and no prepayment penalty thereafter. The prepayment penalty is based on the difference between the fixed annual note rate of 4.94 percent and the assumed reinvestment rate based on the five-year treasury constant maturity rate. Secured promissory notes also include a $15,400,000 loan collateralized by a 413 guest room hotel located in Austin with a carrying value of $20,480,000$20,098,000 and a $10,607,000$15,990,000 construction loan collateralized by a 289 unit multifamily project (currently under construction) located in Austin with a carrying value of $29,011,000. The multifamily$30,014,000. This loan will provide up to $19,550,000 in construction financing.financing for this project.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, other indebtedness, principally non-recourse, is collateralized by entitled, developed and under development projects with a carrying value of $61,241,000.$64,781,000. In third quarter 2012, other indebtedness decreased by $26,500,000 as result of selling of Broadstone Memorial, a 401 unit multifamily project in Houston. We received $29,474,000 in net proceeds, the buyer assumed the outstanding debt, and we recognized a gain on sale of $10,180,000. In second quarter 2012, other indebtedness decreased by $30,991,000 as result of a consolidated venture’s sale of approximately 800 acres (Light Farms Project) near Dallas. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds,proceeds; the buyer assumed the outstanding debt and we recognized a gain on sale of $3,401,000.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $6,902,000$6,471,000 in unamortized deferred financing fees which are included in other assets. Amortization of deferred financing fees, excluding loss on extinguishment of debt, was $1,441,000$2,290,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $1,472,000$2,161,000 in first sixnine months 2011 and is included in interest expense.

Note 10 — Fair Value

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis principally include real estate assets, assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are measured for impairment. In secondthird quarter 2012 and 2011, no non-financial assets were remeasured at fair value.

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 2012 Year-End 2011 

 

 
  Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Valuation   Third Quarter-End 2012 Year-End 2011   
  Amount Value Amount Value Technique   Carrying
Amount
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Amount
 Fair
Value
 Valuation
Technique
 
  (In thousands)     (In thousands)   

Loan secured by real estate

  $19,074  $37,782  $20,666  $—  (a)   Level 2    $19,063  $37,713  $20,666  $—  (a)   Level 2  

Fixed rate debt

  $(29,931 $(32,477 $(29,931 $(32,478  Level 2    $(3,431 $(3,557 $(29,931 $(32,478  Level 2  

 

(a)

At year-end 2011 not applicable due to its non-performing status.

Note 11 — Capital Stock

Pursuant to our stockholder rights plan, each share of common stock outstanding is coupled with one-quarter of a preferred stock purchase right (Right). Each Right entitles our stockholders 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 17 for information about additional shares of common stock that could be issued under terms of our share-based compensation plans.

As a result of the 2007 spin-offs from Temple-Inland, at secondthird quarter-end 2012, personnel of Temple-Inland and the other spin-off entity held options to purchase 980,000969,000 shares of our common stock. The options have a weighted average exercise price of $22.50$22.59 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual term of three years. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, the options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $418,000.$1,042,000.

Note 12 — Net Income per Share

Earnings attributable to common shareholders and weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share were:

 

  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders:

          

Consolidated net income (loss)

  $1,471  $(4,326 $4,968  $(6,030  $(380 $36,965  $4,588  $30,935 

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (660  405   (1,355  (364   (323  (537  (1,678  (901
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.

  $811  $(3,921 $3,613  $(6,394  $(703 $36,428  $2,910  $30,034 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic

   35,235   35,524   35,190   35,466    35,233   35,514   35,204   35,482 

Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and equity-settled awards

   190   —      222   —       —      282   233   395 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted

   35,425   35,524   35,412   35,466    35,233   35,796   35,437   35,877 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted weighted average shares outstanding

   2,712   3,182   2,530   3,182    2,661   2,250   2,582   1,998 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Note 13 — Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 33a 74 percent benefit in secondthird quarter 2012 and 3222 percent expense in first sixnine months 2012, which includes a 310 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. In addition, our third quarter and first nine months 2012 effective tax rates included a non-cash benefit of 38 percent and nine percent respectively associated with state deferred tax rate changes due to our acquisition of Credo and operating in more states. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 4035 percent in secondthird quarter 2011 and a 3734 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2011, which includes a 2one percent benefit for noncontrolling interests and one percent non-cash charge for share-based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion.depletion while the 2011 effective tax rate also includes the benefits of charitable contributions related to timberlands.

We acquired Credo in third quarter 2012 and as a result, we recorded an estimated deferred tax liability of $26,276,000 principally representing the excess of the fair value allocated to oil and gas properties at closing over the carry-over tax basis received at our estimated effective tax rate. Goodwill associated with our acquisition of Credo is not deductible for income tax purposes.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled $6,175,000,$6,213,000, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.

Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

In connection with our definitive agreement to acquire Credo, four purported class action lawsuits and one lawsuit that seeks certification as a class action have been filed against Credo, its board of directors and us. These actions generally allege that Credo and its board of directors breached fiduciary duties to Credo stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. The five actions also allege that we aided and abetted the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs’ allegations include that the consideration to be paid pursuant to the definitive agreement to acquire Credo is inadequate. They seek remediesTwo of the five cases were voluntarily dismissed. On September 14, 2012, parties to the Delaware actions entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to settle those actions. The MOU is contingent on confirmatory discovery and court approval of the settlement. The MOU provides that in consideration of supplemental disclosures filed by Credo with the SEC on September 14, 2012, the final settlement will include enjoininga release of all asserted claims. The MOU does not include one case pending in Colorado, but the defendants from consummatingsettlement, if approved by the proposed transaction and directing Credo’s directors to exercise their fiduciary duties to obtain a transaction that isDelaware Court of Chancery, would release the claims asserted in the best interests of the Credo stockholders.Colorado action. We believe that the claims in all cases are entirely without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

Credo has filed a lawsuit for declaratory judgment regarding its contract rights under two agreements with a third party that in the aggregate involve five to ten percent of Credo’s participating interest in most of its leases in North Dakota. The third party has asserted certain counterclaims. We believe that the counterclaims are without merit and intend to defend them vigorously.

We are involved in various other 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.

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 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 one 80 acre tract, a portion of which includes subsurface contamination. We estimate the cost to complete remediation activities will be approximately $2,211,000,$2,199,000, which is included in other accrued expenses. It is possible that remediation or monitoring activities could be required in addition to those included within our estimate, but we are unable to determine the scope, timing or extent of such activities.

Note 15 — 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, commercial and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and our multifamily investments. 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:

 

   Third
Quarter-End
2012
  Year-End
2011
   (In thousands)

Real estate

   $578,231    $655,592 

Mineral resources

    226,213     18,902 

Fiber resources

    13,323     14,444 

Assets not allocated to segments

    72,172     105,919 
   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $889,939    $794,857 
   

 

 

    

 

 

 

On September 28, 2012, we acquired Credo and as a result, we allocated approximately $209,425,000 in assets to our mineral resources segment related to this transaction. Third quarter 2012 mineral resources segment earnings associated with this acquisition were not significant.

   Second
Quarter-End
2012
   Year-End
2011
 
   (In thousands) 

Real estate

  $606,825   $ 655,592 

Mineral resources

   20,268    18,902 

Fiber resources

   13,806    14,444 

Assets not allocated to segments

   137,081    105,919 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $777,980   $794,857 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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, gain on sale of assets, yield accretioninterest income on loans secured by real estate 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 strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate 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 secondthird quarter 2012, 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 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Revenues:

          

Real estate

  $26,647  $19,615  $44,569  $40,754   $27,115  $19,060  $71,684  $59,814 

Mineral resources

   7,148   4,580   16,574   11,913    10,479   5,871   27,053   17,784 

Fiber resources

   1,517   1,290   2,261   2,658    3,016   1,310   5,277   3,968 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

  $35,312  $25,485  $63,404  $55,325   $40,610  $26,241  $104,014  $81,566 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment earnings:

          

Real estate

  $7,666  $1,007  $19,243  $3,582   $12,688  $(4,266 $31,931  $(684

Mineral resources

   3,953   3,102   9,828   8,700    6,091   3,592   15,919   12,292 

Fiber resources

   594   704   984   1,344    1,798   446   2,782   1,790 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment earnings

   12,213   4,813   30,055   13,626    20,577   (228  50,632   13,398 

Items not allocated to segments(a)

   (10,670  (11,562  (24,090  (23,560   (22,358  56,265   (46,448  32,705 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before taxes attributable to Forestar Group Inc.

  $1,543  $(6,749 $5,965  $(9,934  $(1,781 $56,037  $4,184  $46,103 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a) 

Items not allocated to segments consist of:

 

                                                    
   Third Quarter  First Nine Months 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 

General and administrative expense

  $(8,000 $(4,827 $(19,482 $(15,824

Shared-based compensation expense

   (6,327  3,553   (11,491  (399

Gain on sale of assets

   16   61,784   16   61,784 

Interest expense

   (8,094  (4,271  (15,649  (12,933

Other corporate non-operating income and expense

   47   26   158   77 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(22,358 $56,265  $(46,448 $32,705 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

In third quarter and first nine months 2012, general and administrative expense includes $3,248,000 and $5,709,000 in transaction costs associated with our September 28, 2012 acquisition of Credo. In third quarter and first nine months 2011, general and administrative expense includes $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.

    Second Quarter  First Six Months 
    2012  2011  2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 

General and administrative expense

  $(7,120 $(7,081 $(11,482 $(10,997

Shared-based compensation expense

   67   148   (5,164  (3,952

Interest expense

   (3,664  (4,653  (7,555  (8,662

Other corporate non-operating income and expense

   47   24   111   51 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(10,670 $(11,562 $(24,090 $(23,560
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Third quarter and first nine months 2012 share-based compensation expense increased as a result of increase in our stock price and the impact on 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 Texas for $87,061,000.

In third quarter 2012, interest expense includes a $4,448,000 loss on extinguishment of debt associated with the amendment and restatement of our term loan on September 14, 2012.

Note 16 — Variable Interest Entities

At second quarter-endthird quarter 2012, we are the primary beneficiary of two VIEsone VIE that we consolidate. We have provided the majority of equity to these VIEs,this VIE, which absent our contributions or advances dodoes not have sufficient equity to fund theirits operations. We have the authority to approve project budgets and the issuance of additional debt. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our consolidated balance sheet includes $14,805,000 in assets, principally real estate, and $2,240,000$1,342,000 in liabilities related to these two VIEs.this VIE. In second quarterfirst nine months 2012, we contributed or advanced $628,000$1,000 to these VIEs.this VIE.

Also at secondthird quarter-end 2012, we are not the primary beneficiary of three VIEs that we account for using the equity method. The unrelated managing partners oversee 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 2012, these three VIEs have total assets of $48,885,000,$48,849,000, substantially all of which represent developed and undeveloped real estate and total liabilities of $79,764,000,$80,283,000, which includes $63,481,000$63,624,000 of borrowings classified as current maturities. These amounts are included in unconsolidated ventures in the combined summarized balance sheet information accounted for using the equity method. Please readmethod inNote 7. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our investment in these three VIEs is $1,678,000$1,497,000 and is included in investment in unconsolidated ventures. In first sixnine months 2012, we contributed or advanced $74,000$111,000 to these VIEs. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is estimated at $34,600,000,$34,400,000, 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 17 — Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense (income) consists of:

 

                                            
   Third Quarter  First Nine Months 
   2012   2011  2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Cash-settled awards

  $4,547   $(4,893 $4,829   $(4,212

Equity-settled awards

   609    265   2,438    676 

Restricted stock

   514    612   1,636    1,882 

Stock options

   657    463   2,588    2,053 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $6,327   $(3,553 $11,491   $399 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Third quarter and first nine months 2012 share-based compensation expense increased principally as a result of an increase in our stock price and the impact on cash-settled vested awards.

   Second Quarter  First Six Months 
   2012  2011  2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Cash-settled awards

  $(1,800 $(1,488 $282   $681 

Equity-settled awards

   555   262   1,829    411 

Restricted stock

   508   607   1,122    1,270 

Stock options

   670   471   1,931    1,590 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $(67 $(148 $5,164   $3,952 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense (income) is included in:

 

                                            
  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012   2011   2012   2011 2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

General and administrative expense

  $(371 $(232 $2,230   $1,823   $3,298   $(2,057 $5,528   $(234

Other operating expense

   304   84   2,934    2,129    3,029    (1,496  5,963    633 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 
  $(67 $(148 $5,164   $3,952   $6,327   $(3,553 $11,491   $399 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

The fair value of awards granted to retirement eligible employees and expensed at the date of grant was $595,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $654,000 in first sixnine months 2011. Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested equity-settled awards, restricted stock and stock options is $10,968,000$9,530,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012. 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 2012 or 2011.

In first sixnine months 2012, we withheld 71,08272,199 shares having a value of $1,151,000$1,171,000 in connection with vesting of restricted stock awards and exercises of stock options. 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. These shares are included in treasury stock and are reflected in financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

A summary of 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 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 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 2012:

 

   Equivalent
Units
  Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
   (In thousands)  (Per unit) 

Non-vested at beginning of year

   449  $13.13 

Granted

   187   16.11 

Vested

   (286  10.32 

Forfeited

   —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-vested at end of period

   350  $17.03 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the activity of cash-settled stock appreciation rights in first sixnine months 2012:

 

  Rights
Outstanding
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(Current
Value Less
Exercise Price)
   Rights
Outstanding
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(Current
Value Less
Exercise Price)
 
  (In thousands) (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands)   (In thousands) (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands) 

Balance at beginning of year

   895  $11.31    7   $3,986    895  $11.31    7   $3,986 

Granted

   —      —           —      —        

Exercised

   (11  9.29        (22  9.29     

Forfeited

   —      —           —      —        
  

 

  

 

       

 

  

 

     

Balance at end of period

   884  $11.33    7   $2,365    873  $11.36    7   $4,870 

Exercisable at end of period

   607  $10.80    7   $1,757    625  $10.88    7   $3,744 

The fair value of awards settled in cash was $4,710,000$5,254,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and $184,000 in first sixnine months 2011. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, the fair value of vested cash-settled awards is $13,291,000$17,239,000 and is included in other liabilities. The aggregate current value of non-vested cash-settled awards is $5,081,000$9,559,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012 based on a quarter-end stock price of $12.81.$16.66.

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 market-leveraged stock units (MSU), which vest after three years. Equity settled awards in the form of restricted stock units granted to our directors are fully vested at time of grant and payable upon retirement. The following table summarizes the activity of equity-settled awards in first sixnine months 2012:

 

   Equivalent
Units
  Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
   (In thousands)  (Per share) 

Non-vested at beginning of year

   159  $20.74 

Granted

   311   17.13 

Vested

   (102  15.26 

Forfeited

   —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-vested at end of period

   368  $19.20 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

      Weighted 
   Equivalent  Average Grant 
   Units  Date Fair Value 
   (In thousands)  (Per share) 

Non-vested at beginning of year

   159  $20.74 

Granted

   291   17.48 

Vested

   (81  16.05 

Forfeited

   —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-vested at end of period

   369  $19.20 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

In first quarter 2012, we granted 154,900 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 232,370 shares if our stock price increases by 50 percent or more, to a low of 77,460 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 $4,838,000$4,272,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two years.

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 2012:

 

    Weighted 
  Restricted Average Grant 
  Shares Date Fair Value   Restricted
Shares
 Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
  (In thousands) (Per share)   (In thousands) (Per share) 

Non-vested at beginning of year

   399  $15.02    399  $15.02 

Granted

   —      —       —      —    

Vested

   (183  12.65    (183  12.65 

Forfeited

   —      —       —      —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Non-vested at end of period

   216  $17.03    216  $17.03 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards is $1,466,000$952,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be one year.

Stock options

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. 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 2012:

 

   Options
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(Current
Value Less
Exercise Price)
 
   (In thousands)  (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands) 

Balance at beginning of year

   1,284  $22.22      7   $944 

Granted

   473   15.94       

Exercised

   —      —          

Forfeited

   (1  16.89       
  

 

 

  

 

 

       

Balance at end of period

   1,756  $20.53      7   $1,532 

Exercisable at end of period

   975  $23.66      6   $974 

           Weighted   Aggregate 
           Average   Intrinsic Value 
       Weighted   Remaining   (Current 
   Options   Average   Contractual   Value Less 
   Outstanding   Exercise Price   Term   Exercise Price) 
   (In thousands)   (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands) 

Balance at beginning of year

   1,284   $22.22    7   $944 

Granted

   453    16.11     

Exercised

   —       —        

Forfeited

   —       —        
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

Balance at end of period

   1,737   $20.62    8   $569 

Exercisable at end of period

   910   $24.20    6   $427 

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 
  2012 2011   2012 2011 

Expected dividend yield

   —    —     —    —  

Expected stock price volatility

   61.8   56.2    60.2  56.2

Risk-free interest rate

   1.4   2.4    1.3  2.4

Expected life of options (years)

   6   6    6   6 

Weighted average estimated fair value of options granted

  $9.32  $10.11   $9.22  $10.11 

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. Our expected stock price volatility is 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. 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 $4,664,000$4,306,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012. The weighted average period over which this amount will be recognized is estimated to be two 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. As result of Temple-Inland’s merger with International Paper in first quarter 2012, all outstanding awards on Temple-Inland stock were settled with an intrinsic value of $1,132,000.

Pre-Spin stock option awards to our employees to purchase our common stock 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. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, there were 69,00065,000 pre-spin awards outstanding and exercisable on our stock with a weighted average exercise price of $23.17,$24.10, weighted average remaining term of three years and aggregate intrinsic value of $40,000.$56,000.

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 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless otherwise indicated, information is presented as of secondthird quarter-end 2012, 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;

 

our ability to achieve some or all of our strategic initiatives;

 

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;

 

obtaining approvals of reimbursements and other payments from special improvement districts and the timing of such payments

 

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;

 

fluctuations in costs and expenses;

 

demand for new housing, which can be affected by a number of factors including the availability of mortgage credit;

 

competitive actions by other companies;

 

changes in governmental policies, laws or regulations and actions or restrictions of regulatory agencies;

 

our realization of the expected benefits of acquiring CREDO Petroleum Corporation;

risks associated with oil and gas drilling and production activities;

fluctuations in oil and natural gas commodity prices;

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;

 

inability to obtain permits for, or changes in laws, governmental policies or regulations effecting, water withdrawal or usage 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 2011 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.

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.

2012 Strategic Initiatives

In 2012, we announced Triple in FOR, new strategic initiatives designed to further enhance shareholder value by:

 

Accelerating value realization of our real estate and natural resources by increasing total residential lots sales, oil and gas production, and total segment earnings.

 

Optimizing transparency and disclosure by expanding reported oil and natural gas resources, providing additional information related to groundwater interests, and establishing a progress report on corporate responsibility efforts.

 

Raising our net asset value through strategic and disciplined investments by pursuing growth opportunities which help prove up our asset value and meet return expectations, developing a low-capital, high-return multifamily business, and accelerating investment in lower-risk oil and natural gas opportunities.

Strategic Acquisition

On September 28, 2012, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 3, 2012, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquireacquired 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo) in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,000,000. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by$146,445,000. In addition, we paid in full $8,770,000 of Credo’s stockholders and, if approved, is expected to close in second half of 2012. We obtained a commitment for bridge financing that, combinedoutstanding debt. Third quarter 2012 mineral resources segment earnings associated with available liquidity, is sufficient to fund the acquisition. However, we intend to pursue amendments to our existing senior secured credit facility to fund a significant portion of the purchase price.this acquisition were not significant.

Results of Operations

A summary of our consolidated results by business segment follows:

 

                                                                                                        
  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Revenues:

          

Real estate

  $26,647  $19,615  $44,569  $40,754   $27,115  $19,060  $71,684  $59,814 

Mineral resources

   7,148   4,580   16,574   11,913    10,479   5,871   27,053   17,784 

Fiber resources

   1,517   1,290   2,261   2,658    3,016   1,310   5,277   3,968 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

  $35,312  $25,485  $63,404  $55,325   $40,610  $26,241  $104,014  $81,566 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment earnings:

          

Real estate

  $7,666  $1,007  $19,243  $3,582   $12,688  $(4,266 $31,931  $(684

Mineral resources

   3,953   3,102   9,828   8,700    6,091   3,592   15,919   12,292 

Fiber resources

   594   704   984   1,344    1,798   446   2,782   1,790 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment earnings

   12,213   4,813   30,055   13,626 

Total segment earnings (loss)

   20,577   (228  50,632   13,398 

Items not allocated to segments:

          

General and administrative expense

   (7,120  (7,081  (11,482  (10,997   (8,000  (4,827  (19,482  (15,824

Share-based compensation expense

   67   148   (5,164  (3,952

Share-based compensation income (expense)

   (6,327  3,553   (11,491  (399

Gain on sale of assets

   16   61,784   16   61,784 

Interest expense

   (3,664  (4,653  (7,555  (8,662   (8,094  (4,271  (15,649  (12,933

Other corporate non-operating income and expense

   47   24   111   51    47   26   158   77 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before taxes

   1,543   (6,749  5,965   (9,934   (1,781  56,037   4,184   46,103 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   (732  2,828   (2,352  3,540    1,078   (19,609  (1,274  (16,069
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Forestar Group Inc.

  $811  $(3,921 $3,613  $(6,394  $(703 $36,428  $2,910  $30,034 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Significant aspects of our results of operations follow:

SecondThird Quarter and First SixNine months 2012

 

Second quarterReal estate segment earnings benefited primarily from a $10,180,000 gain resulting from the sale of Broadstone Memorial, a 401 unit multifamily project in Houston and increased residential and commercial sales activity. In first nine months 2012, real estate segment earnings benefited principallyprimarily from such gain and a $11,675,000 gain from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC, $3,401,000 gain from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres near Dallas, and increased residential lot and commercial sales. In first six months 2012, segment earnings benefited principally from $11,675,000 gain from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000 and increased residential lot and commercial sales. These items are partially offset by decreased retail land sales volume.activity.

 

Mineral resources segment earnings benefited from $3,543,000 in lease bonus revenues as a result of leasing over 3,100 net mineral acres and increased oil production volumes which wasvolumes. These items were partially offset by decreased lease bonus activityincreased cost of sales due to higher production volumes, lower prices and increased costs from additional oil and natural gas personnel and professional services associated with our water initiatives.

 

SecondFiber resources segment earnings increased principally as a result of higher levels of harvesting activity which was primarily driven by accelerated customer demand.

Third quarter and first sixnine months 2012 general and administrative expense includes $2,461,000$3,248,000 and $5,709,000 in transaction costs to outside advisors related to entering into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation.associated with our acquisition of Credo on September 28, 2012.

 

Second quarter 2012 share-basedShare-based compensation expense related to cash-settled awards decreasedincreased as result of a decline in our stock price and the impact on vested awards. In first six months 2012, the declineincrease in our stock price and the impact on cash-settled awards was offset by expenses related to equity-settled awards grantedvested awards.

Interest expense includes a $4,448,000 loss on extinguishment of debt in first quarterconnection with the amendment and restatement of our term loan on September 14, 2012.

SecondThird Quarter and First SixNine months 2011

 

Second quarter 2011 realReal estate segment earnings waswere negatively impacted by lower undeveloped land sales volume and prices as a result of current market conditions. Second quarter and first six months 2011 real estate earnings benefited fromIn addition, we recognized a $2,500,000 charge related to environmental remediation activities. These items were partially offset by increased residential lot sales 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, which partially offset lower levels of undeveloped land sales.activity.

Second quarter and first six months 2011 mineralMineral resources segment earnings declined primarily due to lower lease bonus revenues and increased costs associated with developing our water resources initiatives. These items were partially offset by increased oil production volumes and higher oil prices.

 

SecondFiber resources segment earnings decreased principally due to 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.

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.

 

Second quarter and first six months 2011 share-basedShare-based compensation decreased primarily due to the effectas a result of a decline in our lower stock price associated withand 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 Texas for $87,061,000.

Current Market Conditions

Current U.S. single-family residential market conditions are showing signs of stability; however, high unemployment rates, depressed sales volumes and prices, difficult financing environment for purchasers and competition from foreclosure inventory continue to negatively influence housing markets. It is difficult to predict when and at what rate these broader negative conditions will improve. We have seen signs of stability in certain markets, where decliningDeclining finished lot inventories and lack of real estate development is increasing demand for our developed lots, principally in the Texas markets. Multifamily market conditions continue to be strong, with many markets experiencing healthy occupancy levels and positive rent growth. This improvement has been driven primarily by limited new construction activity, reduced single-family mortgage credit availability, and the increased propensity to rent among the 18 to 34 year old demographic of the U.S. population.

Oil prices have weakened recently reflecting market concerns about world economiceconomies and oil demand growth.demand. Natural gas prices have remained atnear low historical levels due to abundant supplies and high inventories due to a warm winter.inventories. Shale resource drilling and production remains strong and working natural gas inventories are expected to remain relatively high. In the East Texas Basin, exploration and production companies continue to focus drilling on high liquid rich gas prospects due to relatively high condensate and natural gas liquidsliquid prices. 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.

Pine sawtimber prices continue to be depressed due to weak demand driven by the overall slowdown in residential construction activity, while pine pulpwood demand remains steady and pricing is relatively flat.

Business Segments

We manage our operations through three business segments:

 

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’, gain on sale of assets, yield accretioninterest income on loans secured by real estate 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 strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate 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 about 145,000143,000 acres of real estate located in eightnine states and 1213 markets. Our real estate segment secures entitlements and develops infrastructure on our lands, primarily for single-family residential and mixed-use communities. We own approximately 104,000103,000 acres in a broad area around Atlanta, Georgia, with the balance located primarily in Texas. We target investments principally in 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 from the operation of commercial and income producing properties, primarily a hotel and our multifamily investments.

A summary of our real estate results follows:

 

  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Revenues

  $26,647  $19,615  $44,569  $40,754   $27,115  $19,060  $71,684  $59,814 

Cost of sales

   (15,216  (10,357  (25,547  (20,527   (17,539  (12,367  (43,086  (32,894

Operating expenses

   (8,243  (8,633  (15,787  (16,347   (8,421  (10,717  (24,208  (27,064
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   3,188   625   3,235   3,880    1,155   (4,024  4,390   (144

Yield accretion on loan secured by real estate

   1,093   —      1,093   —    

Interest income on loans secured by real estate

   1,066   —      2,159   —    

Gain on sale of assets

   3,401   —      15,076   —       10,197   —      25,273   —    

Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures

   644   (23  1,194   66    593   295   1,787   361 

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (660  405   (1,355  (364   (323  (537  (1,678  (901
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment earnings

  $7,666  $1,007  $19,243  $3,582   $12,688  $(4,266 $31,931  $(684
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

SecondThird quarter and first sixnine months 2012, segment earnings include $1,093,000$1,066,000 and $2,159,000 in interest income primarily related to yield accretion on a loan secured by real estate.a mixed-use community in Houston.

In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2012, gain on sale of assets includes $10,180,000 resulting from the sale of Broadstone Memorial, a 401 unit multifamily project in Houston. In addition, first nine months 2012 includes a $3,401,000 gain from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas. In addition, in first six months 2012,Dallas and $11,675,000 gain on sale of assets includes $11,675,000 from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000.

Revenues in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Residential real estate

  $14,830   $9,360   $23,328   $17,227   $13,564   $10,276   $36,892   $27,503 

Commercial real estate

   1,765    736    1,765    736    2,405    —       4,170    736 

Undeveloped land

   2,581    2,480    3,314    8,570    1,604    1,526    4,918    10,096 

Commercial and income producing properties

   7,298    6,812    14,576    13,747    8,805    6,653    23,381    20,400 

Other

   173    227    1,586    474    737    605    2,323    1,079 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total revenues

  $26,647   $19,615   $44,569   $40,754   $27,115   $19,060   $71,684   $59,814 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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 2012, 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 diminished. In second quarterfirst nine months 2012, we sold the remaining 109 fully developed lots from our River Plantation project located in Tampa for $2,145,000 or about $19,675 per lot, resulting in about $533,000$478,000 in segment earnings.

In secondthird quarter and first six months 2012, commercial real estate revenues increased primarily as result of selling 35approximately 18 commercial acres from our Summer Creek Ranchprojects located in Houston and Dallas for $2,405,000 generating combined segment earnings of $1,288,000. In addition, first nine months 2012 includes the sale of approximately 35 commercial acres from a project located in Fort Worth for $1,295,000 which generated about $822,000 in segment earnings.

In first sixnine months 2012, undeveloped land sales decreased due to lower volume from our retail land sales program as a result of challenging market conditions including limited credit availability and alternate investment options to buyers in the marketplace.

In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2012, commercial and income producing properties revenue increased as a result of higher occupancy levels and revenue per available room from our 413 guest room hotel in Austin and rent growth from our 401 unit multifamily property located in Houston.Houston, which we sold in third quarter 2012.

In third quarter and first sixnine months 2012, other revenues include $1,047,000$564,000 and $1,611,000, as a result of selling sevenfour acres and eleven acres, respectively, of impervious cover entitlement credits to a national homebuilder. This salehomebuilders. These sales generated segment earnings of approximately $920,000.$496,000 in third quarter 2012 and $1,416,000 in first nine months 2012.

Units sold in our owned and consolidated ventures consist of:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Residential real estate:

                

Lots sold

   345    158    482    303    193    155    675    458 

Revenue per lot sold

  $42,725   $59,235   $48,210   $56,853   $54,206   $52,197   $49,925   $55,277 

Commercial real estate:

                

Acres sold

   38    4    38    4    18    —       56    4 

Revenue per acre sold

  $47,040   $185,344   $47,040   $185,344   $133,882   $—      $75,147   $185,344 

Undeveloped land:

                

Acres sold

   933    762    1,253    3,390    564    548    1,817    3,938 

Revenue per acre sold

  $2,765   $3,258   $2,645   $2,528   $2,846   $2,786   $2,707   $2,564 

Operating expenses consist of:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Employee compensation and benefits

  $1,929   $1,896   $4,054   $3,837   $2,530   $1,893   $6,584   $5,730 

Property taxes

   2,398    2,277    4,341    4,461    1,964    2,023    6,305    6,484 

Professional services

   821    1,265    2,078    2,231    992    1,174    3,070    3,405 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,103    1,314    2,150    2,594    1,101    1,344    3,251    3,938 

Environmental

   38    2,527    131    2,607 

Other

   1,992    1,881    3,164    3,224    1,796    1,756    4,867    4,900 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total operating expenses

  $8,243   $8,633   $15,787   $16,347   $8,421   $10,717   $24,208   $27,064 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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.

Information about our real estate projects and our real estate ventures follows:

 

  Second Quarter-End   Third Quarter-End 
  2012   2011   2012   2011 

Owned and consolidated ventures:

        

Entitled, developed and under development projects

        

Number of projects

   65    53    65    54 

Residential lots remaining

   19,979    18,763    20,019    18,679 

Commercial acres remaining

   2,085    1,811    2,067    1,808 

Undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process

        

Number of projects

   16    17    16    16 

Acres in entitlement process

   27,590    28,650    27,580    27,590 

Acres undeveloped

   95,901    166,626    95,357    110,115 

Ventures accounted for using the equity method:

        

Ventures’ lot sales (for first six months)

    

Ventures’ lot sales (for first nine months)

    

Lots sold

   230    194    306    350 

Average price per lot sold

  $47,568   $40,882   $49,125   $40,592 

Ventures’ entitled, developed and under development projects

        

Number of projects

   7    21    7    21 

Residential lots remaining

   3,954    9,440    3,845    9,295 

Commercial acres sold (for first six months)

   —       20 

Commercial acres sold (for first nine months)

   —       20 

Average price per acre sold

  $—      $152,460   $—      $152,460 

Commercial acres remaining

   333    538    333    538 

Ventures’ undeveloped land and land in the entitlement process

        

Acres sold (for first six months)

   135    19 

Acres sold (for first nine months)

   135    19 

Average price per acre sold

  $2,600   $3,000   $2,600   $3,000 

Acres undeveloped

   5,655    5,712    5,655    5,712 

In first quarter 2012, we acquired from CL Realty and Temco, 14 entitled, developed and under development projects and interests in three ventures accounted for using the equity method. The acquired assets represented approximately 1,130 fully developed lots, 4,900 planned lots, and over 460 commercial acres at time of acquisition, principally in the major markets of Texas.

We underwrite development projects based on a variety of assumptions incorporated into our development plans, including the timing and pricing of sales and leasing 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.

At second quarter-end 2012, Broadstone Memorial, a 401unit multifamily property in Houston with a carrying value of $46,001,000, is being marketed for sale with a targeted close in the second half of 2012. Las Brisas, a 414 unit (unconsolidated venture) multifamily property located near Austin with a carrying value of $31,739,000, also is being marketed for sale with a targeted close in the second half of 2012. We hold a 59 percent interest in the venture that owns Las Brisas.

Our net investment in owned and consolidated real estate by geographic location follows:

 

                                                                                                        

State

  Entitled,
Developed, and
Under
Development
Projects
   Undeveloped
Land
   Commercial
and Income
Producing
Properties
   Total   Entitled,
Developed, and
Under
Development
Projects
  Undeveloped
Land
  Commercial
and Income
Producing
Properties
  Total
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)

Texas

  $299,122   $9,626   $99,436   $408,184    $298,418    $9,570    $55,335    $363,323 

Georgia

   21,916    58,433    —       80,349     22,125     58,592     —       80,717 

Colorado

   21,937    —       —       21,937     21,475     —       —       21,475 

California

   8,915    14,771    —       23,686     8,915     14,997     —       23,912 

Other

   6,509    573    —       7,082     6,740     847     11,589     19,176 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

 

Total

  $358,399   $83,403   $99,436   $541,238    $357,673    $  84,006    $  66,924    $508,603 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

 

 

Mineral Resources

We own directly or through ventures about 594,000593,000 net acres of mineral interests. Our mineral resources segment revenues are principally derived from oil and natural gas royalties, non-operating working interests and other lease revenues from our mineral interests located principally in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have about 45,00037,000 net acres under lease and about 35,00038,000 net acres held by production.

On September 28, 2012, we acquired 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of Credo in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,445,000. In addition, we paid in full approximately $8,770,000 of Credo’s outstanding debt. The acquired assets represent approximately 142,000 net mineral acres leased from others, of which over 36,000 are held by production at third quarter-end 2012. The principal areas of operations are in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Texas and includes 382 gross oil and natural gas wells with working interest ownership of which 132 are operated by the Company, and nearly 1,200 wells with overriding royalty interests. Third quarter 2012 mineral resources segment earnings associated with this acquisition were not significant.

A summary of our mineral resources results follows:

 

  Second Quarter First Six Months   Third Quarter First Nine Months 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Revenues

  $7,148  $4,580  $16,574  $11,913   $10,479  $5,871  $27,053  $17,784 

Cost of sales

   (978  (438  (2,353  (1,232   (1,865  (597  (4,218  (1,829

Operating expenses

   (2,337  (1,459  (4,681  (2,888   (2,604  (2,030  (7,285  (4,918
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   3,833   2,683   9,540   7,793    6,010   3,244   15,550   11,037 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures

   120   419   288   907    81   348   369   1,255 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment earnings

  $3,953  $3,102  $9,828  $8,700   $6,091  $3,592  $15,919  $12,292 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

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 natural gas non-operating working interests, geological and geophysical costs and delay rental payments related to ground water leases in central Texas. In third quarter and first nine months 2012, cost of sales increased primarily due to higher depletion costs related to working interest wells that began producing in late 2011 and early 2012, exploration costs and higher production severance taxes as a result of increased oil production.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures includes our share of royalty revenue from 23 producing wells in the Barnett Shale natural gas formation.

Revenues consist of:

 

   Second Quarter   First Six Months 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Royalties

  $6,031   $3,686   $13,058   $7,362 

Non-operating working interests

   602    141    1,517    270 

Other revenues

   515    753    1,999    4,281 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

  $7,148   $4,580   $16,574   $11,913 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Royalties

  $5,435   $5,325   $18,503   $12,699 

Working interests

   604    99    2,112    357 

Other revenues

   4,440    447    6,438    4,728 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

  $10,479   $5,871   $27,053   $17,784 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In secondthird quarter 2012, royalty revenues increased principally as result of increased oil production partially offset by decreased oil prices in our owned and consolidated properties and decreased natural gas prices. Increased oil production contributed about $3,441,000$2,612,000 which was offset by $467,000$1,520,000 from decreased oil prices as compared with secondthird quarter 2011. Increased natural gas production contributed about $366,000$241,000 which was offset by $533,000$717,000 from decreased natural gas prices as compared with secondthird quarter 2011. In first sixnine months 2012, royalty revenues increased principally as result of increased oil production in our owned and consolidated properties. Increased oil production contributed about $6,500,000$9,195,000 as compared with first sixnine months 2011. In first six months 2012, increased natural gas production contributed about $566,000 which was more than offset by $711,000 from decreased natural gas prices as compared with second quarter 2011.

In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2012, non-operating working interests revenueinterest revenues increased principally as result of our investment in new producing wells within the West Gordon Fieldfield located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

In secondthird quarter 2012, other revenues include $447,000$3,543,000 in lease bonuses received from leasing approximately 3,124 net mineral acres owned in Texas and Louisiana for over $1,100 average per acre and $593,000 in delay rentals received on approximately 1,3009,500 net mineral acres owned in Louisiana. There was no leasing activity in second quarter 2012. In secondthird quarter 2011, other revenues include $475,000principally includes $100,000 in lease bonuses received as a result offrom leasing over 2,500about 380 net mineral acres owned for an average of $187$266 per acre of which 1,500and $253,000 related to delay rental payments received on approximately 8,600 net mineral acres had no lease bonus payment in return for a short-term drilling commitment from the operator. In addition, other revenues include delay rentals received of $70,000 in second quarter 2011.owned.

In first sixnine months 2012, other revenues include $1,562,000$2,155,000 in delay rentals received on approximately 5,60015,100 net mineral acres in Louisiana and $287,000$3,830,000 in lease bonuses received as a result offrom leasing about 800approximately 3,900 net mineral acres owned in Texas and Louisiana for an average of about $360$975 per acre. In first sixnine months 2011, other revenues include $2,132,000$2,232,000 in lease bonuses received as a result offrom leasing nearly 7,400over 7,700 net mineral acres owned for an average of $289$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 rentals received.rental payments received on approximately 9,200 net mineral acres owned.

Oil and natural gas produced and average unit prices related to our royalty and working interests follows:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Consolidated entities:

                

Oil production (barrels)

   61,600    27,900    130,700    59,900    69,000    42,300    199,800    102,200 

Average price per barrel

  $94.64   $102.23   $96.19   $91.69   $75.81   $97.83   $89.15   $94.23 

Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)

   338.3    246.0    700.5    554.1    351.5    295.9    1,052.0    850.1 

Average price per thousand cubic feet

  $2.39   $3.96   $2.85   $3.87   $2.29   $4.33   $2.66   $4.03 

Our share of ventures accounted for using the equity method:

                

Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)

   82.1    127.6    172.2    286.2    74.9    112.1    247.1    398.3 

Average price per thousand cubic feet

  $2.01   $3.84   $2.52   $3.69   $1.99   $4.10   $2.36   $3.80 

Total consolidated and our share of equity method ventures:

                

Oil production (barrels)

   61,600    27,900    130,700    59,900    69,000    42,300    199,800    102,200 

Average price per barrel

  $94.64   $102.23   $96.19   $91.69   $75.81   $97.83   $89.15   $94.23 

Natural gas production (millions of cubic feet)

   420.4    373.6    872.7    840.3    426.4    408    1,299.1    1,248.4 

Average price per thousand cubic feet

  $2.31   $3.92   $2.79   $3.81   $2.24   $4.27   $2.61   $3.96 

Total BOE (barrels of oil equivalent)

   131,629    90,157    276,197    199,922 

Average price per barrel

  $51.65   $47.88   $54.34   $43.46 

Total BOE

   140,105    110,346    416,302    310,268 

Average price per barrel equivalent

  $44.17   $53.31   $50.92   $46.96 

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, there were 541542 gross productive wells operated by others on our leased owned mineral acres compared to 501510 gross productive wells at secondthird quarter-end 2011. The above production and well information excludes any results associated with our September 28, 2012 acquisition of Credo.

Operating expenses consist of:

 

   Second Quarter   First Six Months 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Professional and consulting services

  $974   $649   $2,011   $1,293 

Employee compensation and benefits

   807    429    1,529    882 

Property taxes

   79    74    150    150 

Other

   477    307    991    563 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

  $2,337   $1,459   $4,681   $2,888 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
   (In thousands) 

Professional and consulting services

  $801   $792   $2,330   $2,086 

Employee compensation and benefits

   1,173    614    3,184    1,495 

Property taxes

   89    78    239    228 

Other

   541    546    1,532    1,109 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

  $2,604   $2,030   $7,285   $4,918 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Professional and consulting services include $429,000 in secondthird quarter 2012 and 2011 and $857,000$1,286,000 in first sixnine months 2012 and 2011 due to non-cash amortization of contingent consideration paid to the seller of a water resources company acquired in 2010. These costs are being amortized ratably over the performance period assuming certain milestones are achieved by July 2014. In secondthird quarter and first sixnine months 2012, employee compensation and benefits increased principally as result of incremental staffing to support our oil, natural gas and water interests.

In addition, we have water interests in 1,550,000 acres, including a 45 percent nonparticipating royalty interest in groundwater produced or withdrawn for commercial purposes or sold from approximately 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 revenue or earnings from these interests.

Fiber Resources

Our fiber resources segment focuses principally on the management of our timber holdings and recreational leases. We have about 129,000 acres of timber we own directly or through ventures, primarily in Georgia, and about 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 about 219,000 acres of timberland since year-end 2008. As a result of the reduced acreage from 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 
  2012 2011 2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Revenues

  $1,517  $1,290  $2,261  $2,658   $3,016  $1,310  $5,277  $3,968 

Cost of sales

   (370  (285  (498  (532   (570  (349  (1,068  (881

Operating expenses

   (557  (488  (1,023  (974   (637  (520  (1,660  (1,494
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
   590   517   740   1,152    1,809   441   2,549   1,593 

Other operating income, principally gain on termination of timber leases

   —      181   234   181 

Gain on sale of assets

   (17  —      217   181 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures

   4   6   10   11    6   5   16   16 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment earnings

  $594  $704  $984  $1,344   $1,798  $446  $2,782  $1,790 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiber resources segment earnings increased principally as a result of higher levels of harvesting activity which was primarily driven by accelerated customer demand.

Revenues consist of:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Fiber

  $1,232   $852   $1,566    $1,717   $2,282   $978   $3,848   $2,695 

Recreational leases and other

   285    438    695     941    734    332    1,429    1,273 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total revenues

  $1,517   $1,290   $2,261    $2,658   $3,016   $1,310   $5,277   $3,968 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Fiber sold consists of:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Pulpwood tons sold

   80,800    70,700    105,200    136,300    160,000    85,800    265,200    222,100 

Average pulpwood price per ton

  $9.24   $9.22   $9.46   $9.20   $9.54   $7.57   $9.51   $8.57 

Sawtimber tons sold

   24,900    12,700    29,300    28,200    37,400    22,900    66,700    51,200 

Average sawtimber price per ton

  $19.46   $15.69   $19.47   $16.40   $20.21   $14.33   $19.88   $15.47 

Total tons sold

   105,700    83,400    134,500    164,500    197,400    108,700    331,900    273,300 

Average price per ton

  $11.66   $10.21   $11.64   $10.44   $11.56   $8.99   $11.59   $9.86 

In first six monthsthird quarter 2012, total fiber tons sold decreasedincreased principally dueas a result of accelerated harvesting levels to the sale of about 74,000 acres of timberland in 2011.meet customer demand, primarily International Paper’s Rome, Georgia mill. The majority of our fiber sales were to International Paper at market prices.

Information about our recreational leases follows:

 

  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Average recreational acres leased

   131,800    197,000    131,400     199,000    129,200    164,600    130,500      185,300 

Average price per leased acre

  $8.84   $8.96   $8.82    $8.93   $8.84   $8.28   $8.84     $8.84 

Operating expenses consist of:

 

                                    
  Second Quarter   First Six Months   Third Quarter   First Nine Months 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Employee compensation and benefits

  $273   $231   $517   $468   $266   $229   $783   $696 

Facility and long-term timber lease costs

   116    109    237    227    117    109    354    337 

Other

   168    148    269    279    254    182    523    461 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total operating expenses

  $557   $488   $1,023   $974   $637   $520   $1,660   $1,494 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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 strategic timberland, interest expense and other corporate 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 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Professional services

  $3,123   $3,686   $3,965   $4,425   $4,020   $1,600   $7,985   $6,025 

Employee compensation and benefits

   1,770    1,372    3,346    2,827    1,986    1,394    5,332    4,221 

Depreciation and amortization

   274    351    573    702    268    347    841    1,050 

Insurance costs

   242    289    511    533    238    276    749    809 

Facility costs

   180    173    378    384    195    210    573    594 

Other

   1,531    1,210    2,709    2,126    1,293    1,000    4,002    3,125 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total general and administrative expenses

  $7,120   $7,081   $11,482   $10,997   $8,000   $4,827   $19,482   $15,824 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

SecondIn third quarter and first sixnine months 2012 general and administrativeprofessional services expense includes $2,461,000$3,248,000 and $5,709,000 in transaction costs to outside advisors related to entering into a definitive agreement to acquire CREDO Petroleum Corporation.associated with our acquisition of Credo.

SecondIn third quarter and first sixnine months 2011, generalprofessional services includes $459,000 and administrative expense includes $2,730,000 in costs$3,187,000 of expenses associated with a proposed private debt offerings that we withdrew as a result of deterioration ofin terms available to us in the creditcapital markets.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 33a 74 percent benefit in secondthird quarter 2012 and was 3222 percent expense in first sixnine months 2012, which includes a 310 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. In addition, our third quarter and first nine months 2012 effective tax rates included a non-cash benefit of 38 percent and nine percent respectively associated with state deferred tax rate changes due to our acquisition of Credo and operating in more states. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 4035 percent in secondthird quarter 2011 and a 3734 percent benefit in first sixnine months 2011, which includedincludes a 2one percent benefit for noncontrolling interests and one percent non-cash charge for share–basedshare-based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion.depletion while the 2011 effective tax rate includes the benefits of charitable contributions related to timberlands.

We acquired Credo on September 28, 2012, and as a result, we recorded an estimated deferred tax liability of $26,276,000 principally representing the excess of the fair value allocated to oil and gas properties at closing over the carry-over tax basis received at our estimated effective tax rate.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods based on considerations including taxable income in prior carryback years, future reversals of existing temporary differences, tax planning strategies and future taxable income. If these sources of income are not sufficient in future periods, we may be required to provide a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax asset.

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, commercial and income producing properties, timber sales, mineral and recreational leases and reimbursements from utility and improvement districts are classified as operating cash flows.

In first sixnine months 2012, net cash (used for) operating activities was ($11,993,000)20,784,000) as expenditures for real estate development and acquisitions significantly exceeded non-cash real estate cost of sales, principally as result of acquiring real estate assets from CL Realty and Temco for $47,000,000. Subsequent to closing of this acquisition, we received $23,370,000 from the ventures, representing our pro-rata share of distributable cash. Also, we invested an additional $14,341,000 in a 289 unit multifamily property currently under construction in Austin, acquired a multifamily development site in Nashville for $11,081,000 and we paid $10,895,000$11,041,000 in federal and state taxes, net of refunds. We received $24,294,000 in net proceeds from a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas and $10,934,000 in reimbursements from two new multifamily ventures which represents our venture partners’ pro-rata share of the costs. 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 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.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Capital contributions to and capital distributions from unconsolidated ventures, business acquisitions and investment in oil and natural gas properties and equipment 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 2012, net cash provided by(used for) investing activities was $27,796,000($95,574,000) principally due to our acquisition of Credo for ($152,073,000) purchase price, net of cash acquired. Partially offsetting our investment in Credo were proceeds received from the sale of our 25 percent interest in Palisades West LLC for $32,095,000.$32,095,000 and $29,474,000 in net proceeds from the sale of Broadstone Memorial, a 401unit multifamily project in Houston. In addition, we invested $2,264,000$2,794,000 in oil and natural gas properties and equipment associated with our non-operating working interests and $1,341,000$1,577,000 in property and equipment, software and reforestation and $694,000$699,000 in net contributions to unconsolidated ventures. 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.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

In first sixnine months 2012, net cash provided by financing activities was $11,388,000.$108,354,000. Our net increase in borrowings of $11,347,000$112,555,000 was principally used to fund our acquisition of Credo and our real estate development activities.and acquisition expenditures. We paid $5,209,000 in financing fees primarily related to the amendment and restatement of our senior secured credit facility in third quarter 2012. Also, in third quarter 2012, our outstanding debt decreased by $26,500,000 as a result of selling Broadstone Memorial, a 401 unit multifamily property in Houston and the buyer’s assumption of the debt. In second quarter-endquarter 2012, our outstanding debt decreased by $30,991,000 as a result of a consolidated venture’s sale of 800 acres in Dallas and the buyer’s assumption of the debt.

Also, in second quarter 2012, we secured project level financing on a 289 unit multifamily property in Austin with $10,607,000$15,990,000 outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. In first sixnine months 2011, net cash provided by(used for) financing activities was $37,780,000 due($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 principally to fund our expenditures for acquisitions and development.$2,108,000.

Liquidity

On September 14, 2012, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Revolving and Term Credit Agreement in order to consolidate previous amendments and to effect the following principal amendments to: increase the term loan commitment from $130,000,000 to $200,000,000; extend the maturity date of the revolving loan to September 14, 2015 (with a one-year extension option) and of the term loan to September 14, 2017; reduce the interest rate spread over LIBOR from 4.5 percent to 4.0 percent, and eliminate the LIBOR rate floor of 2 percent; increase the minimum interest coverage ratio from 1.05x to 1.50x; reduce the unused fee rate from 0.45 percent per annum to 0.25 percent – 0.35 percent per annum based on usage; and eliminate the minimum value to commitment ratio covenant and replace it with a reduction to the borrowing base to the extent the ratio of the value of assets in the borrowing base to the aggregate commitments under the facility is less than 1.50x.We incurred fees of $5,059,000 related to this amendment. The amendment and restatement of the term loan was an extinguishment of debt under the accounting guidance and as result, we recognized a $4,448,000 loss in third quarter 2012 which is included in interest expense.

On September 28, 2012 we acquired 100 percent of outstanding stock of Credo in an all cash transaction for $14.50 per share, representing an equity purchase price of approximately $146,445,000. In addition, we paid in full $8,770,000 of Credo’s outstanding debt. This transaction was funded with approximately $70,000,000 in borrowings from our term loan, $35,000,000 in borrowings from our revolving line of credit, the balance of which was paid from cash and short-term investments.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, our senior secured credit facility provides for a $130,000,000$200,000,000 term loan maturing August 6, 2015 and a $200,000,000 revolving line of credit maturing August 6, 2014.credit. The term loan and the revolving line of credit may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The term loan includes a prepayment fee of one percent if prepaid prior to March 14, 2013. The revolving line of credit includes a $100,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit, of which $2,558,000$2,604,000 is outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. Total borrowings under our senior secured credit facility (including the face amount of letters of credit) may not exceed a borrowing base formula. Our borrowing base availability is calculated on a monthly basis by applying advance rates of between 35 – 60 percent against base asset values which include timberland, high-value timberland (land in the entitlement process), raw entitled land, land under development, and minerals. All assets included in the borrowing base must be wholly-owned and unencumbered. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, net unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility is calculated as follows:

  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Borrowing base availability

  $278,065   $400,000 

Less: borrowings

   (130,000   (227,000

Less: letters of credit

   (2,558   (2,604
  

 

   

 

 

Unused borrowing capacity

  $145,507   $170,396 
  

 

   

 

 

Our unused borrowing capacity in secondthird quarter 2012 ranged from a high of $162,147,000$170,396,000 to a low of $145,507,000.$146,389,000. 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.

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 2012, 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 credit facility:

 

   Requirement  Second
Quarter-End
2012
 

Financial Covenant

   

Interest Coverage Ratio(a)

  ³1.05:1.0    7.87:1.0  

Revenues/Capital Expenditures Ratio(b)

  ³1.00:1.0    1.59:1.0  

Total Leverage Ratio(c )

  £40  27

Net Worth(d)

  > $441 million   $512 million  

Collateral Value to Loan Commitment Ratio(e )

  ³1.50:1.0    1.55 :1.0  
RequirementThird
Quarter-End
2012

Financial Covenant

Interest Coverage Ratio(a)

> 1.50:1.04.50:1.0

Revenues/Capital Expenditures Ratio(b)

> 1.00:1.01.76:1.0

Total Leverage Ratio(c )

£ 4029

Net Worth(d)

> $441 million$509 million

Collateral Value to Loan Commitment Ratio(e )

> 1.50:1.01.90:1.0

 

(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.

(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 (excluding Credo acquisition goodwill over $50,000,000) exceeds consolidated total liabilities. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, the requirement is $441,000,000, computed as: $441,000,000, 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 equal to the lesser of $35,000,000 or 10% of the aggregate commitments in place. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, the minimum liquidity requirement was $33,000,000,$40,000,000, compared with $188,821,000$176,170,000 in actual available liquidity based on the unused borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As of third quarter 2012, we were in compliance with these requirements. The failure to maintain such minimum liquidity does not constitute a default or event of default of our senior secured credit facility. In addition, we may elect to make distributions so long as the total leverage ratio is less than 30%, the interest coverage is greater than 3.0:1.0, the revenues / capital expenditures ratio exceeds 3.0:1.0, and available liquidity is not less than $125,000,000.

In second quarter 2012, we obtained a loan for construction of a 289 unit multifamily project located in Austin which provides up to $19,550,000 in financing. We have twoThe interest rate options on the loan: (i) Base-Rate Option or (ii) LIBOR Option subject to the provisions of construction loan agreement. The Base-Rate Option is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the sum of the Base-Rate plus 175 basis points. The Base-Rate is equal to the highest of (i) the lender’s prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Open Rate plus 50 basis points, and (iii) the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points. The LIBOR Option is a rate per annum fixed for the applicable LIBOR interest period equal to the LIBOR plus 225 basis points. The loan has an initial term of 36 months and may be extended for two additional 12-month periods based on certain specified conditions. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $10,607,000$15,990,000 outstanding on this loan.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In 2011, we began construction on a 289 unit multifamily project in Austin, Texas in which the estimated cost at completion, including land, is approximately $33,865,000.$31,657,000. At second-quarterthird-quarter end 2012, our investment in this project including land and construction in progress is $29,011,000$30,014,000 with an estimated cost to complete construction of $4,854,000.$1,643,000.

In second quarter 2012, CJUF III RH Holdings, an equity method venture in which we own a 25 percent interest, obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $23,936,000 to develop a 257 unit multifamily property in downtown Austin. There is no significant balance outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. We have a construction completion guaranty, a repayment guaranty for 20 percent of the principal balance and unpaid accrued interest, and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty. The repayment guaranty will reduce from 20 percent to 0 percent upon achievement of certain conditions.

In second quarter 2012, FMF Peakview, an equity method venture in which we own a 20 percent interest, obtained a senior secured construction loan in the amount of $31,550,000 to develop a 304 unit multifamily property in Denver. There is no balance outstanding at secondthird quarter-end 2012. We have a construction completion guaranty, a repayment guaranty for 25 percent of the principal and unpaid accrued interest, and a standard non-recourse carve-out guaranty.

At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we participate in three partnerships that have total assets of $48,885,000$48,849,000 and total liabilities of $79,764,000,$80,283,000, which includes $63,481,000$63,624,000 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 $1,678,000$1,497,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012. 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 $80,561,000$79,557,000 invested in Cibolo Canyons at secondthird quarter-end 2012.

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 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 second quarterfirst nine months 2012, we received $300,000$1,950,000 in reimbursements from the SID. Since inception, we have received $8,206,000$9,856,000 in reimbursements and have accounted for this as a reduction of our investment. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $35,067,000$33,418,000 invested in the resort development.

Mixed-Use Development

The mixed-use development we own consists of 2,100 acres planned to include approximately 1,475 residential lots and 150 commercial acres designated for multifamily and retail uses, of which 705713 lots and 68 commercial acres have been sold through secondthird quarter-end 2012.

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 2012, we have submitted and received approval for reimbursement of approximately $57,322,000 of infrastructure costs and have received reimbursements totaling $22,920,000.$23,070,000. In second quarterfirst nine months 2012, we received $400,000$550,000 in reimbursements from the SID. At secondthird quarter-end 2012, we have $34,402,000$34,252,000 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 2012, we have $45,494,000$46,139,000 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 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Standards

Please readNote 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Statistical and Other Data

A summary of our real estate projects in the entitlement process(a) at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

Project

Project

  

County

  Market  Project
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  

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 90  

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

       27,590 27,580  
      

 

 

 
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(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.

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 2012 follows:

 

          Residential Lots (c) Commercial Acres(d)           Residential Lots(c) Commercial Acres(d) 

Project

  

County

  Market  Interest
Owned (b)
 Lots Sold
Since
Inception
   Lots
Remaining
 Acres Sold
Since
Inception
   Acres
Remaining (f)
   County  Market  Interest
Owned (b)
 Lots Sold
Since
Inception
   Lots
Remaining
 Acres Sold
Since
Inception
   Acres
Remaining (f)
 

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  140    472     2        Weld  Denver   100  162    451    2    7  

Pinery West

  Douglas  Denver   100  —       —      —       111     Douglas  Denver   100  —       —      —       111  

Stonebraker

  Weld  Denver   100  —       603     —       —      Weld  Denver   100  —       603    —       —    

Texas

                        

Arrowhead Ranch

  Hays  Austin   100  —       259     —           Hays  Austin   100  —       259    —       6  

Bar C Ranch

  Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  292    907     —       —      Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  292    907    —       —    

Barrington Kingwood

  Harris  Houston   100  23    157     —       —      Harris  Houston   100  35    145    —       —    

Cibolo Canyons

  Bexar  San Antonio   100  705    770     68    82     Bexar  San Antonio   100  713    762    68    82  

Harbor Lakes

  Hood  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  203    246     2    19     Hood  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  203    246    2    19  

Hunter’s Crossing

  Bastrop  Austin   100  390    100     38    71     Bastrop  Austin   100  390    100    38    71  

La Conterra

  Williamson  Austin   100  93    407     —       58     Williamson  Austin   100  103    397    —       58  

Maxwell Creek

  Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  769    230     10    —      Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  781    218    10    —    

Oak Creek Estates

  Comal  San Antonio   100  116    531     13    —      Comal  San Antonio   100  131    516    13    —    

Stoney Creek

  Dallas  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  141    613    —       —    

Summer Creek Ranch

  Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  807    467     35    44     Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  819    455    35    44  

Summer Lakes

  Fort Bend  Houston   100  446    684     56    —      Fort Bend  Houston   100  462    668    56    —    

Summer Park (g)

  Fort Bend  Houston   100  —       210     13    77     Fort Bend  Houston   100  —       210    27    63  

The Colony

  Bastrop  Austin   100  431    718     22    31     Bastrop  Austin   100  432    717    22    31  

The Preserve at Pecan Creek

  Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  356    438     —           Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  356    438    —       7  

Village Park

  Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  472    288     3        Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  408    163    3    2  

Village Park North

  Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   100  75    114    —       —    

Westside at Buttercup Creek

  Williamson  Austin   100  1,387    109     66    —      Williamson  Austin   100  1,398    98    66    —    

Other projects (11)

  Various  Various   100  2,493    170     207    23   

Other projects (10)

  Various  Various   100  2,493    171    211    19  

Georgia

                        

Seven Hills

  Paulding  Atlanta   100  646    441     26    113     Paulding  Atlanta   100  646    441    26    113  

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 (17)

  Various  Atlanta   100  1,718    2,976     3    705     Various  Atlanta   100  1,724    2,970    3    705  

Florida

                        

Other projects (3)

  Various  Tampa   100  708    137     —       —      Various  Tampa   100  708    137    —       —    

Missouri and Utah

                        

Other projects (2)

  Various  Various   100  476    78     —       —      Various  Various   100  477    77    —       —    
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 
        12,671    15,951     564    1,822           12,949    16,429    582    1,804  
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Projects in entities we consolidate

                        

Texas

                        

City Park

  Harris  Houston   75%    1,193    118     50    115     Harris  Houston   75%    1,201    110    50    115   

Lantana

  Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   55%(e)   876    1,416     —       —      Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   55%(e)   911    1,381    —       —    

Stoney Creek

  Dallas  Dallas/Fort Worth   90%    129    625     —       —    

Timber Creek

  Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   88%    —       614     —       —      Collin  Dallas/Fort Worth   88%    —       614    —       —    

Willow Creek

  Walter/Fort Bend  Houston   90%    —       231    —       —    

Other projects (3)

  Various  Various   Various    6    203     16    148     Various  Various   Various    7    202    16    148  

Georgia

                        

The Georgian

  Paulding  Atlanta   75%    289    1,052     —       —      Paulding  Atlanta   75%    289    1,052    —       —    
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 
        2,493    4,028     66    263           2,408    3,590    66    263  
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total owned and consolidated

        15,164    19,979     630    2,085           15,357    20,019    648    2,067  

Projects in ventures that we account for using the equity method

                        

Texas

                        

Entrada

  Travis  Austin   50%    —       821     —       —      Travis  Austin   50%    —       821    —       —    

Fannin Farms West

  Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   50%    323    58     —       12     Tarrant  Dallas/Fort Worth   50%    324    24    —       12  

Harper’s Preserve

  Montgomery  Houston   50%    123    1,602     —       72     Montgomery  Houston   50%    153    1,572    —       72  

Lantana

  Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   Various(e)   1,450    82     16    42     Denton  Dallas/Fort Worth   Various(e)   1,451    81    16    42  

Long Meadow Farms

  Fort Bend  Houston   37%    942    853     107    192     Fort Bend  Houston   37%    967    828    107    192  

Southern Trails

  Brazoria  Houston   80%    538    445     —       —      Brazoria  Houston   80%    553    430    —       —    

Stonewall Estates

  Bexar  San Antonio   50%    295    93     —       —      Bexar  San Antonio   50%    299    89    —       —    

Other projects (1)

  Nueces  Corpus Christi   50%    —       —      —       15     Nueces  Corpus Christi   50%    —       —      —       15  
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 
        3,671    3,954     123    333   

Total in ventures

        3,747    3,845    123    333  
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Combined total

        18,835    23,933     753    2,418           19,104    23,864    771    2,400  
       

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(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 2425 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.

(g) 

Formerly Waterford Park.

A summary of our significant commercial and income producing properties at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

Project

  

County

  Market  Interest
Owned (a)
 Type  Acres  

Description

  County  Market  Interest
Owned (a)
 Type  Acres   Description

Broadstone Memorial

  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

Las Brisas

  Williamson  Austin    59% Multifamily  30  414 unit luxury apartment  Williamson  Austin   59 Multifamily   30   414 unit luxury apartment

Promesa(b) (c)

  Travis  Austin  100% Multifamily  16  289 unit luxury apartment  Travis  Austin   100 Multifamily   16   289 unit luxury apartment

Eleven(c)

  Travis  Austin    25% Multifamily  3  257 unit luxury apartment  Travis  Austin   25 Multifamily   3   257 unit luxury apartment

360°(c)

  Arapahoe  Denver    20% Multifamily  4  304 unit luxury apartment  Arapahoe  Denver   20 Multifamily   4   304 unit luxury apartment

 

(a) 

Interest owned reflects our total interest in the project, whether owned directly or indirectly.

(b) 

Formerly marketed as Ridge at Ribelin Ranch.

(c) 

Under construction. A project is deemed under construction when off-site or on-site staging or construction activities have commenced. Some projects may require additional permits or authorizations prior to commencing certain activities.

Please see page 35 for information regarding the resort hotel, spa and golf development at Cibolo Canyons.

Mineral Interests Owned

A summary of our oil and natural gas mineral interests(a) owned at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

State

  Unleased   Leased (b)   Held By
Production (c)
   Total(d)   Unleased   Leased (b)   Held By
Production (c)
   Total (d) 
  (Net acres)   (Net acres) 

Texas

   196,000    30,000      26,000      252,000      201,000    25,000     26,000     252,000  

Louisiana

   120,000    15,000      9,000      144,000      120,000    12,000     12,000     144,000  

Georgia

   156,000    —       —       156,000      155,000    —       —       155,000  

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  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   514,000    45,000      35,000      594,000      518,000    37,000     38,000     593,000  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(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. Georgia and Alabama 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 which includesincluding 379 acres are leased acres and 29 acres are held by production.

A summary of our Texas and Louisiana mineral acres owned(a) by county or parish at secondthird quarter-end 2012 follows:

 

Texas

   

Louisiana

 

County

  Net Acres   

Parish

  Net Acres 

Trinity

   46,000   Beauregard   79,000 

Angelina

   42,000   Vernon   39,000 

Houston

   29,000   Calcasieu   17,000 

Anderson

   25,000   Allen   7,000 

Cherokee

   24,000   Rapides   1,000 

Sabine

   23,000   Other   1,000 
      

 

 

 

Red River

   14,000      144,000 
      

 

 

 

Newton

   13,000     

San Augustine

   13,000     

Jasper

   12,000     

Other

   11,000     
  

 

 

     
   252,000     
  

 

 

     

 

(a) 

Includes ventures.

Mineral Interests Leased

A summary of our net mineral acres leased from others and net leased acres held by production principally as a result of our September 28, 2012 acquisition of Credo follows:

       Held By     

State

  Undeveloped   Production   Total 
   (Net Acres) 

Nebraska

   53,000    2,000    55,000 

Kansas

   43,000    3,000    46,000 

Oklahoma

   —       17,000    17,000 

North Dakota

   4,000    2,000    6,000 

Texas

   1,000    2,000    3,000 

Other(a)

   5,000    10,000    15,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   106,000    36,000    142,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)

Includes approximately 8,000 net acres of overriding royalty interests.

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 $172,012,000$273,220,000 at secondthird quarter-end 2012 and $191,656,000 at year-end 2011.

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 2012, with comparative year-end 2011 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.

                                            

Change in Interest Rates

  Second
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
   Third
Quarter-End
2012
 Year-End
2011
 
  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

+2%

  $(3,279 $(3,296  $(5,821 $(3,296

+1%

   (1,720  (1,917   (2,732  (1,917

-1%

   1,720   1,917    2,732   1,917 

-2%

   3,440   3,833    5,464   3,833 

Foreign Currency Risk

We have no exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.

Commodity Price Risk

We haveIn third quarter 2012, we had no significant exposure to commodity price fluctuations.derivative or hedging contracts.

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.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

ThereExcept as described below, 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

In connection with our definitive agreement to acquire Credo, four purported class action lawsuits and one lawsuit that seeks certification as a class action have been filed against Credo, its board of directors and us. These actions generally allege that Credo and its board of directors breached fiduciary duties to Credo stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. The five actions also allege that we aided and abetted the alleged breaches. The plaintiffs’ allegations include that the consideration to be paid pursuant to the definitive agreement to acquire Credo is inadequate. They seek remediesTwo of the five cases were voluntarily dismissed. On September 14, 2012, parties to the Delaware actions entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to settle those actions. The MOU is contingent on confirmatory discovery and court approval of the settlement. The MOU provides that in consideration of supplemental disclosures filed by Credo with the SEC on September 14, 2012, the final settlement will include enjoininga release of all asserted claims. The MOU does not include one case pending in Colorado, but the defendants from consummatingsettlement, if approved by the proposed transaction and directing Credo’s directors to exercise their fiduciary duties to obtain a transaction that isDelaware Court of Chancery, would release the claims asserted in the best interests of the Credo stockholders.Colorado action. We believe that the claims in all cases are entirely without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

Credo has filed a lawsuit for declaratory judgment regarding its contract rights under two agreements with a third party that in the aggregate involve five to ten percent of Credo’s participating interest in most of its leases in North Dakota. The third party has asserted certain counterclaims. We believe that the counterclaims are without merit and intend to defend them vigorously.

We are involved in various other 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.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K, other than the addition of the following risk factors.

We may be unable to realize the expected benefits of acquiring CREDO Petroleum Corporation (Credo), and the Credo acquisition may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The success of the Credo acquisition will depend, in part, on our ability to achieve the synergies and value creation from combining our existing business with that of Credo. It will also depend, in part, on our ability to promptly and effectively integrate Credo’s operations into our existing operations and integrate Credo’s employees into our Company. The integration of Credo’s business may result in unforeseen expenses. In addition, our increased indebtedness and higher debt-to-equity ratio following the Credo acquisition may have the effect, among other things, of reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business or economic conditions and will increase interest costs. In addition, it is possible that, in connection with the Credo acquisition, our capital expenditures could be higher than we anticipated and that we may not realize the expected benefits of such capital expenditures. Credo’s leased acreage is subject to expiration in the ordinary course of business and as a result the gross and net acres acquired could decrease materially in subsequent reporting periods if delay rentals are not paid or if the acreage is not held by production. As a result of the Credo acquisition, based on the preliminary purchase price allocation, we recorded goodwill and other intangibles of approximately $55,954,000. If we are unable to successfully integrate the Credo operations, there can be no assurance that such changes would not materially impact the carrying value of our goodwill.

Our operations are subject to the numerous risks of oil and gas drilling and production activities.

Our oil and gas drilling and production activities are subject to numerous risks, many of which are beyond our control. These risks include the risk of fire, explosions, blow-outs, pipe failure, abnormally pressured formations and environmental hazards. Environmental hazards include oil spills, gas leaks, ruptures, discharges of toxic gases, underground migration and surface spills or mishandling of any toxic fracture fluids, including chemical additives. In addition, title problems, weather conditions and mechanical difficulties or shortages or delays in delivery of drilling rigs and other equipment could negatively affect our operations. If any of these or other similar industry operating risks occur, we could have substantial losses. Substantial losses also may result from injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property, clean-up responsibilities, environmental damage, regulatory investigation and penalties and suspension of operations. In accordance with industry practice, we maintain insurance against some, but not all, of the risks described above. We cannot assure you that our insurance will be adequate to cover losses or liabilities. Also, we cannot predict the continued availability of insurance at premium levels that justify its purchase.

We may not find any commercially productive oil and gas reservoirs.

There is no assurance that new wells we drill will be productive or that we will recover all or any portion of our capital investment in the wells. In addition, drilling for oil and gas may be unprofitable. Wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net revenues after drilling, operating and other costs are unprofitable.

Expenditures related to drilling activities could lead to higher levels of indebtedness.

We expect increasing drilling expenditures that we plan to pay for with cash flow from operations and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. We cannot assure you that we will have sufficient capital resources in the future to finance all of our planned drilling expenditures. If cash flows from operations decrease for any reason, our ability to undertake exploration and development activities could be adversely affected and we may have to borrow additional capital under our credit facility to finance such activities. Such borrowings, if available, could lead to higher levels of indebtedness, limiting our financial and operating flexibility and limiting our ability to comply with the debt covenants under our credit facility.

The lack of availability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel and oil field services could adversely affect our ability to execute our exploitation and development plans on a timely basis and within our budget.

From time to time, there are shortages of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, oil field services or qualified personnel. During these periods, the costs and delivery times of rigs, equipment and supplies are substantially greater. In addition, the demand for, and wage rates of, qualified drilling rig crews rise as the number of active rigs in service increases. During times and in areas of increased activity, the demand for oilfield services will also likely rise, and the costs of these services will likely increase, while the quality of these services may suffer. If the lack of availability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, oil field services or qualified personnel were particularly severe in any of our areas of operation, we could be materially and adversely affected. Delays could also have an adverse effect on our results of operations, including the timing of the initiation of production from new wells.

Our drilling operations may be curtailed, delayed or cancelled as a result of a variety of factors that are beyond our control.

Our drilling operations are subject to a number of risks, including:

unexpected drilling conditions;

facility or equipment failure or accidents;

adverse weather conditions;

title problems;

unusual or unexpected geological formations;

fires, blowouts and explosions; and

uncontrollable flows of oil or gas or well fluids.

The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect our ability to conduct operations or cause substantial losses, including personal injury or loss of life, damage to or destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution or other environmental contamination, loss of wells, regulatory penalties, suspension of operations, and attorney’s fees and other expenses incurred in the prosecution or defense of litigation.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(a)

 

Period

  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (b)
   Average
Price
Paid per
Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   Maximum
Number of
Shares That
May Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs
 

Month 1 (4/1/2012 — 4/30/2012)

   18     $15.20    —       5,092,305 

Month 2 (5/1/2012 — 5/31/2012)

   170     $12.77    —       5,092,305 

Month 3 (6/1/2012 — 6/30/2012)

   —      $—       —       5,092,305 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   188     $13.01    —      
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Period

  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (b)
   Average
Price
Paid per
Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   Maximum
Number of
Shares That
May Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Plans
or Programs
 

Month 1 (7/1/2012 — 7/31/2012)

   —      $—       —       5,092,305 

Month 2 (8/1/2012 — 8/31/2012)

   —      $—       —       5,092,305 

Month 3 (9/1/2012 — 9/30/2012)

   1,117     $18.05    —       5,092,305 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   1,117     $18.05    —      
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

(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 1,907,695 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) 

Represents 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. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

10.1GuarantySecond Amended and Restated Revolving and Term Credit Agreement dated June 28,September 14, 2012, by and among the Company; Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group. in favorGroup Inc. and certain of Wells Fargo Bank,its wholly-owned subsidiaries signatory thereto; KeyBank National Association, as lender, swing line lender and agent, the lenders party thereto; and the other parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29,September 17, 2012).

10.2Consulting Agreement, and Plandated effective as of Merger, dated June 3,October 1, 2012, by and among CREDO Petroleum Corporation, Forestar Group Inc. and Longhorn Acquisition Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 4, 2012).

10.3Voting Agreement, dated June 3, 2012, by and among Forestar Group Inc., James T. Huffman, RCH Energy Opportunity Fund III, LP and RCH Energy SSI Fund, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 4, 2012).

10.4Guaranty Agreement dated May 24, 2012 bybetween Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc. in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 29, 2012).and Craig A. Knight.

31.1Certification 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.

31.2Certification 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.

32.1Certification 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.

32.2Certification 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.

101.1The following materials from Forestar’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2012, 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.

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: AugustNovember 9, 2012

 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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