TWENTY YEARS OF GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY
Dear Stockholders:
1997 was another exceptional year for D.R. Horton, Inc. New records in
revenues and earnings allowed the Company to achieve its 20th consecutive year
of growth and profitability. Based on Builder Magazine's May 1997 ranking, D.R.
Horton, Inc. was the 18th largest homebuilder in the United States. Today, we
believe D.R. Horton is among the 10 largest homebuilders. More important than
our past, we have set the stage for continued success in 1998 and beyond.
SINCE OUR JUNE 1992 INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, D.R. HORTON, INC. HAS:
o Expanded from 8 to 28 markets
o Grown revenues from $153 million to over $837 million
o Increased net income from $8.1 million to $36.2 million
o Increased stockholders' equity from $50.2 million to $262.8 million
o Provided stockholders with an annual return on average stockholders'
equity of 18.5%
o Acquired and successfully integrated six homebuilding companies
o Improved liquidity in our stock by increasing public float from
4.4 million shares to 22.5 million shares
1997 WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR IN WHICH WE:
o Acquired three companies:
"Trimark" Communities in Denver (October 1996)
"SGS" Communities in New Jersey (December 1996)
"Torrey" Group with operations in Atlanta, Charlotte,
Raleigh, and Greenville, S.C. (February 1997)
o Commenced startup operations in Nashville and Tucson
o Raised $40 million of additional equity through the sale of common
stock
o Placed $150 million in public debt for a 7 year term. This issue was
rated Ba2 by Moody's and BB by Standard & Poors
o Restructured our bank facilities to aggregate $650 million with terms
up to 5 years at reduced borrowing rates
o Initiated a quarterly cash dividend of $.02 per common share
o Expanded our mortgage operations to provide mortgage services to our
homebuyers in Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Colorado and
Florida
ADDITIONALLY, IN 1997 WE INCREASED:
o Pretax income 35% to $59.9 million
o Revenues 53% to $837.3 million (5,018 homes)
o New sales orders 47% to $863.2 million (5,177 homes)
o Year end sales backlog 49% to $312.2 million (1,793 homes)
ANNUAL AWARDS
Each year, D.R. Horton formally recognizes outstanding achievements through
its individual and division awards. We congratulate our 1997 recipients of these
awards who were:
o The Dallas/Fort Worth East Division managed by Leon Horton, was named
"Division of The Year" by his peer group within the Company.
o Judy Dougherty, of our Atlanta-Torrey Division, led the Company by
selling the highest dollar volume of homes and is our "Sales Person of
the Year".
o Tom Lombardi, of our San Diego Division, is our "Construction Person
of the Year" for supervising construction of the most homes in 1997.
Tom also won this award last year.
1998 AND BEYOND
We look forward to a highly successful year ahead and anticipate D.R.
Horton will enjoy its 21st year of growth and profitability. Some of our goals
for 1998 are to exceed $1 billion in revenues and be one of the largest and most
profitable companies in the homebuilding industry. We invite you to follow our
progress and become more familiar with our Company by accessing our website at
http://www.DRHORTON.com.
Our rapid growth requires that we attract, develop, and retain very
talented personnel. We commend all of our employees for their assistance in
making 1997 an exceptional year and ask their help in making 1998 even better.
Our history demonstrates not only our ability to grow by starting operations
in new markets, but also our success in acquiring homebuilding companies that
make immediate contributions to our earnings. We continuously explore
acquisition candidates and new markets and plan to enter three to four markets
annually. The continuous growth of our Company through geographic expansion is
unmatched by anyone in the industry.
/s/ DONALD R. HORTON
Donald R. Horton
Chairman of the Board and President
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
|X| ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997
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 1-4112
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D.R. HORTON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 75-2386963
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1901 ASCENSION BLVD, SUITE 100 76006
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(817) 856-8200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share The New York Stock Exchange
8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2004 The New York Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
None
(Title of Class)
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. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.
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As of November 30, 1997, there were 37,346,343 shares of Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, issued and outstanding, and the aggregate market value of
these shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately
$406,607,000. Solely for purposes of this calculation, all directors and
executive officers were excluded as affiliates of the registrant.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on January 22, 1998, are incorporated herein by
reference in Part III.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Company is engaged primarily in the construction and sale of
single-family homes in metropolitan areas of the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest,
Southeast, Southwest, and West regions of the United States. The Company offers
high-quality homes with custom features, designed principally for the
entry-level and move-up market segments. The Company's homes generally range in
size from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet and range in price from $80,000 to
$600,000. For the year ended September 30, 1997, the Company closed homes with
an average sales price approximating $166,700.
The Company is one of the most geographically diversified homebuilders in
the United States, with operating divisions in 21 states and 28 markets. These
markets include Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Greensboro, Greenville S.C., Houston,
Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, New
Jersey, Orlando, Pensacola, Phoenix, Raleigh/Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego,
South Florida, St. Louis, Tucson and Suburban Washington, D.C.
The Company was incorporated in Delaware on July 1, 1991, to acquire all of
the assets and businesses of 25 predecessor companies, which were residential
home construction and development companies owned or controlled by Donald R.
Horton.
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1901 Ascension
Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, Texas 76006, and its telephone number is (817)
856-8200.
Operating Strategy
The Company believes that there are several important elements to its
operating strategy which have enabled it to achieve consistent growth and
profitability. The following are important elements of this strategy:
Geographic Diversification. From 1978 to late 1987, the Company's
homebuilding activities were conducted exclusively in the Dallas/Fort Worth
area. The Company then instituted a policy of diversifying geographically,
entering the following markets in the years indicated:
Year Entered Markets
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1987................. Phoenix
1988................. Atlanta, Orlando
1989................. Charlotte
1990................. Houston
1991................. Suburban Washington D.C.
1992................. Chicago, Cincinnati, Raleigh/Durham, South Florida
1993................. Austin, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego
1994................. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Kansas City, Las Vegas
1995................. Birmingham, Denver, Greensboro, St. Louis
1996................. Albuquerque, Pensacola
1997................. Greenville S.C., Nashville, New Jersey, Tucson
The Company continually monitors the sales and margins achieved in each of
the subdivisions in which it operates as part of an overall evaluation of the
employment of its capital. While the Company believes there are significant
growth opportunities in its existing markets, it intends to continue its policy
of diversification by seeking to enter new markets. The Company believes that
its diversification strategy mitigates the effects of local and regional
economic cycles and enhances its growth potential. Typically, the Company will
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not invest material amounts in real estate, including raw land, developed lots,
models and speculative homes, or overhead in start-up operations in new markets
until such markets demonstrate significant growth potential and acceptance of
the Company and its products.
Acquisitions. As an integral component of the Company's operational strategy
of continued expansion, the Company continually evaluates opportunities for
strategic acquisitions. The Company believes that expansion of its operations
through the acquisition of existing homebuilding companies affords it several
benefits not found in start-up operations. Such benefits include established
land positions and inventories; existing relationships with land owners,
developers, subcontractors and suppliers; brand name recognition; and proven
product acceptance by homebuyers in the market. In evaluating potential
acquisition candidates, the Company seeks homebuilding companies that have an
excellent reputation, a track record of profitability and a strong management
team with an entrepreneurial orientation. The Company has limited the risks
associated with acquiring a going concern by conducting extensive operational,
financial and legal due diligence on each acquisition and by only acquiring
homebuilding companies that the Company believes should have an immediate
positive impact on the Company's earnings.
The Company has acquired six homebuilding companies since March 1994:
Acquired Entities Acquired Markets
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April 1994 Joe Miller Homes, Inc. and Minneapolis/St. Paul
Argus Development, Inc.
July 1995 Arappco, Inc. Greensboro
September 1995 Regency Development, Inc. Birmingham
October 1996 "Trimark" Communities, L.L.C. Denver
December 1996 "SGS" Communities, Inc. New Jersey
February 1997 The "Torrey" Group Atlanta, Charlotte,
Greenville S.C., and
Raleigh/Durham
In both existing and new markets, the Company anticipates that it will
continue to evaluate potential future acquisition opportunities that satisfy its
acquisition criteria.
The Company made three acquisitions during fiscal 1997. In October, 1996,
the Company completed the acquisition of the principal assets (approximately
$7.6 million, primarily inventories) of Trimark for $7.0 million in cash and the
assumption of approximately $1.0 million in trade accounts and notes payable
associated with the acquired assets. In December, 1996, the Company purchased
the principal assets (approximately $19.5 million, primarily inventories) of SGS
for $10.6 million in cash and the assumption of $10.1 million in accounts and
notes payable associated with the acquired assets. In February, 1997, the
Company completed the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of the
entities comprising Torrey and purchased assets from affiliated entities. The
Company paid consideration consisting of $37.6 million in cash, 844,444 newly
issued, restricted shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $9.2 million,
and assumed $90.0 million in accounts and notes payable.
Torrey, the largest acquisition the Company has made, has been the leading
builder of single-family homes in the large and growing Atlanta, Georgia market
for the past three years as reported in Builder Magazine. Atlanta has been the
largest housing market in the United States for the past three years based on
single-family building permits. Torrey targets both entry-level and first time
move-up buyers. In addition to building homes in the Atlanta market, Torrey has
homebuilding operations in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, and
Greenville, South Carolina.
Market Focus--Custom Features. The Company typically positions itself
between large volume homebuilders and local custom homebuilders by offering a
broader selection of homes that have more amenities and greater design
flexibility than homes offered by volume builders, at prices that are generally
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more affordable than those charged by local custom builders. The Company
generally offers between five and ten home designs that it believes will appeal
to local homebuyers at each of its subdivisions, but is prepared to offer
additional building plans and options that may be more suitable or desirable to
homebuyers. The Company also is prepared to customize such designs to the
individual tastes and specifications of its homebuyers. While most design
modifications are significant to homebuyers, such changes typically involve
relatively minor adjustments including, among other things, modifying the
interior or exterior dimensions of the home and changing exterior materials.
Such changes generally improve the Company's gross margins. Consequently, the
Company believes that it is able to maintain the efficiencies of a volume
builder while delivering high-quality, personalized homes to its customers. The
Company believes that its ability to cater to the design tastes and desires of
the prospective homebuyer at competitive prices, even at the entry-level,
distinguishes it from many of its competitors.
Decentralized Operations. The Company's homebuilding activities are
decentralized to give more operating flexibility to its local division managers.
The Company's homebuilding activities are conducted through 34 operating
divisions, some of which are in the same general market area. Generally, each
operating division consists of a vice president, an office manager and staff, a
sales manager, one to eleven sales people and one construction manager, who
oversees one to nine construction supervisors. The Company believes that
division managers, who are intimately familiar with local conditions, make
better decisions regarding local operations than do the centralized, corporate
management teams who make such decisions for many of its competitors. Each
operating division is responsible for preliminary site selection, negotiation of
option or similar contracts, and overseeing land development activities. Site
selection and lot acquisition typically involve a feasibility study by the
operating division, including soil and environmental reviews, a review of
existing zoning and other governmental requirements, and a review of the need
for and extent of offsite work and additional lot preparation required to meet
local building codes. Each operating division also plans its homebuilding
schedule, selects the building plans and architectural scheme for its
subdivisions, obtains all necessary building approvals, and develops a marketing
plan for its homes. Division managers receive performance bonuses based upon
achieving targeted operating levels in their operating divisions.
The Company's corporate office controls key risk elements by retaining
oversight and responsibility for final approval of all land and lot
acquisitions, inventory levels, financing arrangements, accounting and
management reporting, payment of subcontractor invoices, payroll and employee
benefits.
Cost Management. The Company strives to control its overhead costs by
centralizing its administrative and accounting functions and by limiting the
number of field administrative personnel and middle level management positions.
The Company also attempts to minimize advertising costs by participating in
promotional activities, publications and newsletters sponsored by local real
estate brokers, mortgage companies, utility companies and trade associations,
and, in certain instances, by positioning its subdivisions in conspicuous
locations that permit it to take advantage of local traffic patterns.
The Company attempts to control construction costs through the efficient
design of its homes and by obtaining favorable pricing from certain
subcontractors based on the high volume of work they perform for the Company.
The Company's management information systems, including the purchase order
system, also assist in controlling construction costs by allowing corporate and
division management to monitor expenditures on a home-by-home basis. In
addition, the Company's management information systems allow the Company to
monitor its inventory composition and levels, thereby controlling capital and
overhead costs.
Limited Real Estate Exposure. The Company frequently acquires developed
building lots pursuant to lot option and similar contracts after all zoning and
other governmental entitlements and approvals are obtained. By utilizing lot
option contracts, the Company purchases the right, but not the obligation, to
buy building lots at predetermined prices on a takedown schedule commensurate
with anticipated home closings. The lot option contracts generally are on a
nonrecourse basis, thereby limiting the Company's financial exposure to earnest
money deposits given to property sellers. This practice enables the Company to
control significant lot positions with minimal up front capital and
substantially reduces the risks associated with land ownership and development.
The Company attempts to control a two to four year supply of building lots
within each market based on current and expected absorption rates. At September
30, 1997, the Company held lot option and similar contracts for 12,569 lots with
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an estimated aggregate purchase price approximating $408.5 million. These
options are secured by cash deposits of approximately $8.0 million, standby
letters of credit approximating $2.5 million and promissory notes of
approximately $1.7 million.
Markets
The Company's homebuilding activities are conducted in five geographic
regions, comprised of the following markets:
Geographic Region Markets
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Mid-Atlantic.................... Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville S.C.,
New Jersey, Raleigh/Durham, Suburban
Washington, D.C.
Midwest......................... Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Louis
Southeast....................... Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville,
Orlando, Pensacola, South Florida
Southwest....................... Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth,
Houston, Phoenix, Tucson
West............................ Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Salt
Lake City, San Diego
The Company's operations in each of its markets differ based on a number of
market-specific factors. These factors include regional economic conditions and
job growth, land availability and the local land development process, consumer
tastes, competition from other builders of new homes and secondary home sales
activity. The Company considers each of these factors when entering new markets
or conducting operations in existing markets.
Revenues for the Company by geographic region are:
Year Ended September 30,
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1995 1996 1997
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(In millions)
Mid-Atlantic.......................... $ 113.3 $ 116.4 $ 180.5
Midwest............................... 69.9 88.5 95.9
Southeast............................. 49.3 87.2 193.0
Southwest............................. 153.1 173.8 206.1
West.................................. 51.8 81.4 161.8
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Total............................... $ 437.4 $ 547.3 $ 837.3
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Land Policies
While the Company expects to continue to use lot option and similar
contracts to secure developed lots, it will pursue land acquisition and
development opportunities to augment its inventory of low-cost, quality building
lots and to maximize profit opportunities. Substantially all of the land
acquired by the Company is purchased only after necessary entitlements have been
obtained so that the Company has the right to begin development or construction.
The Company generally limits its acquisitions to smaller tracts of entitled land
that will yield under 200 lots when developed and, where possible, obtains
options to acquire adjacent parcels for later development. By limiting its
acquisition and development activities to smaller parcels of land, the Company
reduces the financial and market risks associated with holding land during the
development period. Before it acquires tracts of land, the Company will, among
other things, complete a feasibility study, which includes soil tests,
independent environmental studies and other engineering work, and determine that
all necessary zoning and other governmental entitlements required to develop and
use the property for home construction have been acquired. At September 30,
1997, about 48.3% of the Company's total lot position of 24,300 lots was being
or had been developed by the Company. Although the Company purchases land and
engages in land development activities primarily to support its own homebuilding
activities, lots and land are occasionally sold to other developers and
homebuilders.
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A summary of the Company's land/lot positions at September 30, 1997 is:
Finished lots owned by the Company................................... 2,051
Lots under development owned by the Company.......................... 9,680
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Total lots owned..................................................... 11,731
Lots available under lot option and similar contracts................ 12,569
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Total land/lot position.............................................. 24,300
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The Company also seeks to limit its exposure to real estate inventory risks
by (i) generally commencing construction of homes under contract only after
receipt of a satisfactory down payment and, where applicable, the buyer's
receipt of mortgage approval; (ii) limiting the number of speculative homes
(homes started without an executed sales contract) built in each subdivision;
and, (iii) closely monitoring local market and demographic trends, housing
preferences and related economic developments, such as new job opportunities,
local growth initiatives and personal income trends.
Construction
The Company's home designs are prepared by architects in each of the
Company's markets to appeal to local tastes and preferences of the community.
Optional interior and exterior features also are offered by the Company to
enhance the basic home design and to promote the custom aspect of the Company's
sales efforts.
Substantially all of the Company's construction work is performed by
subcontractors. The Company's construction supervisors monitor the construction
of each home, participate in material design and building decisions, coordinate
the activities of subcontractors and suppliers, subject the work of
subcontractors to quality and cost controls and monitor compliance with zoning
and building codes. Subcontractors typically are retained for a specific
subdivision pursuant to a contract that obligates the subcontractor to complete
construction at a fixed price. Agreements with the Company's subcontractors and
suppliers generally are negotiated for each subdivision. The Company competes
with other homebuilders for qualified subcontractors, raw materials and lots in
the markets where it operates.
Construction time for the Company's homes depends on the weather,
availability of labor, materials and supplies, and other factors. The Company
typically completes the construction of a home within four months.
The Company does not maintain significant inventories of construction
materials, except for work in process materials for homes under construction.
Typically, the construction materials used in the Company's operations are
readily available from numerous sources. The Company does not have any long-term
contracts with suppliers of its building materials. In recent years, the Company
has not experienced any significant delays in construction due to shortages of
materials or labor.
Marketing and Sales
The Company markets and sells its homes through commissioned employees and
independent real estate brokers. Home sales are typically conducted from sales
offices located in furnished model homes used in each subdivision. At September
30, 1997, the Company owned 282 model homes. These models homes generally are
not offered for sale until the completion of the respective subdivision. The
Company's sales personnel assist prospective homebuyers by providing them with
floor plans, price information, tours of model homes and the selection of
options and other custom features. Such personnel are trained by the Company and
kept informed as to the availability of financing, construction schedules and
marketing and advertising plans.
In addition to using model homes, the Company typically builds a limited
number of speculative homes in each subdivision to enhance its marketing and
sales activities. Construction of these speculative homes also is necessary to
satisfy the requirement of relocated personnel and independent brokers, who
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often represent homebuyers requiring a completed home within 60 days. A majority
of these speculative homes are sold while under construction or immediately
following completion. The number of speculative homes is influenced by local
market factors, such as new employment opportunities, significant job
relocations, growing housing demand and the length of time the Company has built
in the market. Depending upon the seasonality of each of its markets, the
Company seeks to limit its speculative homes in each subdivision. At September
30, 1997, the Company was operating in 362 subdivisions and averaged 4.2
speculative homes in each subdivision.
The Company advertises on a limited basis in newspapers and in real estate
broker, mortgage company and utility publications, brochures, newsletters and
billboards. To minimize advertising costs, the Company attempts to operate in
subdivisions in conspicuous locations that permit it to take advantage of local
traffic patterns. The Company also believes that model homes play a significant
role in its marketing efforts. Consequently, the Company expends significant
efforts in creating an attractive atmosphere in its model homes.
Sales of the Company's homes generally are made pursuant to a standard sales
contract which requires a down payment approximating 5% of the sales price. The
contract includes a financing contingency which permits the customer to cancel
in the event mortgage financing at prevailing interest rates is unobtainable
within a specified period, typically four to six weeks, and may include other
contingencies, such as the sale of an existing home. The Company includes a home
sale in its sales backlog upon execution of the sales contract and receipt of
the initial down payment. The Company does not recognize revenue upon the sale
of a home until it is closed and title passes. The Company estimates that the
average period between the execution of a sales contract for a home and closing
is approximately three to five months.
Customer Service and Quality Control
The Company's operating divisions are responsible for pre-closing, quality
control inspections and responding to customer's post-closing needs. The Company
believes that prompt and courteous response to homebuyer's needs during and
after construction reduces post-closing repair costs, enhances the Company's
reputation for quality and service, and ultimately leads to significant repeat
and referral business from the real estate community and homebuyers. The Company
provides its homebuyers with a limited one-year warranty on workmanship and
building materials. The subcontractors who perform most of the actual
construction also provide warranties of workmanship to the Company, and
generally are prepared to respond to the Company and homeowner promptly upon
request. In most cases, the Company supplements its one-year warranty by
purchasing a ten-year limited warranty from a third party. To cover its
potential warranty obligations, the Company accrues an estimated amount for
future warranty costs.
Customer Financing
In 1996, the Company formed D.R. Horton Mortgage Company, Ltd., a joint
venture with a third party, to provide mortgage financing services, principally
to purchasers of homes built and sold by the Company. D.R. Horton Mortgage
presently provides services in Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Nevada, Colorado and Florida.
In its other markets, the Company does not provide mortgage financing, but
works with a variety of mortgage lenders that make available to homebuyers a
range of conventional mortgage financing programs. By making information about
these programs available to prospective homebuyers and maintaining a
relationship with such mortgage lenders, the Company is able to coordinate and
expedite the entire sales transaction by ensuring that mortgage commitments are
received and that closings take place on a timely and efficient basis.
Title Services
Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DRH Title Company of Texas, Ltd. and
DRH Title Company of Florida, Inc., the Company serves as a title insurance
agent by providing title insurance policies and closing services to purchasers
of homes built and sold by the Company in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and
Orlando markets. The Company assumes no underwriting risk associated with these
title policies.
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Employees
At September 30, 1997, the Company employed 1,160 persons, of whom 357 were
sales and marketing personnel, 382 were executive, administrative and clerical
personnel, 405 were involved in construction, and 16 worked in title operations.
Fewer than 10 of the Company's employees are covered by collective bargaining
agreements. Some of the subcontractors which the Company uses are represented by
labor unions or are subject to collective bargaining agreements. The Company
believes that its relations with its employees and subcontractors are good.
Competition
The single family residential housing industry is highly competitive, and
the Company competes in each of its markets with numerous other national,
regional and local homebuilders, some of which have greater resources than the
Company. The Company's homes compete on the basis of quality, price, design,
mortgage financing terms and location.
Regulation and Environmental Matters
The housing, mortgage and title insurance industries are subject to
extensive and complex regulations. The Company and its subcontractors must
comply with various federal, state and local laws and regulations including
zoning and density requirements, building, environmental, advertising and
consumer credit rules and regulations, as well as other rules and regulations in
connection with its homebuilding and sales activities. These include
requirements as to building materials to be used, building designs and minimum
elevation of properties. The Company's homes are inspected by local authorities
where required, and homes eligible for insurance or guarantees provided by the
FHA and VA, respectively, are subject to inspection by the FHA or VA.
The Company is also subject to a variety of local, state and federal
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning protection of health and
the environment ("environmental laws"). The particular environmental laws which
apply to any given homebuilding site vary greatly according to the site's
location, environmental condition and present and former uses. These
environmental laws may result in delays, may cause the Company to incur
substantial compliance and other costs, and can prohibit or severely restrict
homebuilding activity in certain environmentally sensitive regions or areas.
The Company's mortgage joint venture and title insurance agencies must also
comply with various federal and state laws, consumer credit rules and
regulations, and rules and regulations unique to such activities. Additionally,
mortgage loans and title activities originated under the FHA, VA, FNMA and GNMA
are subject to rules and regulations imposed by those agencies.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns a 52,000 square foot office complex, consisting of three
single-story buildings of steel and brick construction, located in Arlington,
Texas, that serves as the Company's principal executive offices and houses two
of the Company's Dallas/Fort Worth divisions. The Company also leases
approximately 87,000 square feet of space for its operating divisions under
leases expiring between December, 1997 and July, 2001.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business.
Management does not believe such matters could have a material adverse effect
upon the financial condition of the Company, if the litigation were decided
adversely to the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's common stock (the "Common Stock") is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol "DHI". The following table sets forth the high
and low sales prices for the Common Stock for the periods indicated, as reported
on the NASDAQ National Market (through December 13, 1995) and on the New York
Stock Exchange on and after December 14, 1995, adjusted for the 8% stock
dividend of May 1996.
Year Ended September 30,
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1996 1997
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HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
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Quarter Ended December 31... $ 11 $ 8 15/16 $ 11 3/8 $ 8 5/8
Quarter Ended March 31...... 11 15/16 8 15/16 13 10 1/8
Quarter Ended June 30....... 10 5/8 8 5/8 12 1/2 9
Quarter Ended September 30.. 10 3/8 7 1/2 17 1/4 10 3/16
As of November 30, 1997, there were approximately 223 holders of record.
The Company has declared cash dividends of two cents per share for the last
three quarters of fiscal 1997. Prior thereto, no cash dividend had been
declared.
The declaration of cash dividends is at the discretion of the Company's
Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings,
cash flows, capital requirements, the general financial condition of the Company
and general business conditions. The Company is required to comply with certain
covenants contained in its bank agreements and the Senior Notes indenture. The
most restrictive of these requirements allows the Company to pay cash dividends
on its common stock in an amount, on a cumulative basis, not to exceed 50% of
consolidated net income, as defined, after June 4, 1997, subject to certain
other adjustments. Pursuant to the most restrictive of these requirements, the
Company had approximately $31.3 million available for the payment of dividends
at September 30, 1997.
On February 26, 1997, the Company acquired the equity interests of a group
of corporations known as the "Torrey" Group. As consideration, the Company paid
$37.6 million in cash, assumed $90.0 million in accounts and notes payable and
issued 844,444 shares of its Common Stock, par value $ .01 per share (the
"Torrey Shares"), valued at $9.2 million. The consideration was paid to the five
owners of the interests acquired (the "Sellers"). The Sellers were four
executive officers of Torrey who were active in the business acquired and a
trust, the trustee and grantor of which was one of the four executive officers.
Exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 was claimed
pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof in reliance upon (i) representations of the
Sellers as to their investment intent, sophistication, knowledge and experience;
(ii) disclosure by the Company of its Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reports
and access of the Sellers to the Company's executives to ask questions, receive
answers and obtain additional information from the Company; and (iii) resale
restrictions on the Torrey Shares, including restrictive legends on the
certificates representing the Torrey Shares and stop transfer orders placed with
the Company's transfer agent as to the Torrey Shares.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected consolidated financial data of the Company are
qualified by reference to and should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements, related notes thereto and other financial
data elsewhere herein. These historical results are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected in the future.
In 1993, the Company changed its fiscal year end to September 30, thus
operating information for the nine months then ended represents the Company's
fiscal period.
Periods Ended September 30,
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Nine
Months Years
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1993 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Income Statement Data:(2)
Revenues ................ $ 190.1 $ 248.2 $ 393.3 $ 437.4 $ 547.3 $ 837.3
Net income .............. 8.9 12.2 17.7 20.5 27.4 36.2
Net income per share(1).. .32 .44 .63 .74 .87 1.01
Cash dividends declared
per common share ....... -- -- -- -- -- .06
As of September 30,
-------------------------------------------
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
(In millions)
Balance Sheet Data:(2)
Inventories.............. $ 129.0 $ 204.1 $ 282.9 $ 345.3 $ 604.6
Total assets............. 158.7 230.9 318.8 402.9 719.8
Notes payable............ 62.2 108.6 169.9 169.9 355.3
Stockholders' equity..... 65.9 84.6 106.1 177.6 262.8
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(1) Adjusted for stock dividends of 6% in 1994, 9% and 40% in 1995, and 8% in
1996.
(2) See Note C to the audited financial statements for details concerning
acquisitions by the Company.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Results of Operations
The following tables set forth certain information regarding the Company's
operations.
Percentages of Revenue
Year Ended September 30,
-------------------------
1995 1996 1997
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Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales.................................... 82.2% 82.0% 81.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 10.2 9.8 10.7
Interest expense................................. 0.3 0.3 0.6
---- ---- ----
Total costs and expenses............................ 92.7 92.1 93.2
Other (income)...................................... (0.1) (0.2) (0.3)
---- ---- ----
Income before income taxes.......................... 7.4 8.1 7.1
Income taxes........................................ 2.7 3.1 2.8
---- ---- ----
Net income.......................................... 4.7% 5.0% 4.3%
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Year Ended September 30,
----------------------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
-------------- -------------- --------------
Homes Homes Homes
Homes Closed Closed Percent Closed Percent Closed Percent
------ ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Mid-Atlantic (Charlotte,
Greensboro, Greenville S.C.,
New Jersey, Raleigh/Durham,
Suburban Washington D.C.)...... 436 17.6% 547 16.7% 843 16.8%
Midwest (Chicago, Cincinnati,
Kansas City, Minneapolis/-
St. Paul, St. Louis)........... 348 14.1 457 13.9 500 10.0
Southeast (Atlanta, Birmingham,
Nashville, Orlando,
Pensacola, South Florida)...... 303 12.2 519 15.8 1,259 25.1
Southwest (Albuquerque,
Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth,
Houston, Phoenix, Tucson)...... 1,131 45.7 1,239 37.7 1,387 27.6
West (Denver, Las Vegas,
Los Angeles, Salt Lake
City, San Diego................ 256 10.4 522 15.9 1,029 20.5
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
2,474 100.0% 3,284 100.0% 5,018 100.0%
===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Year Ended September 30,
---------------------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
------------- ------------- -------------
Homes Homes Homes
New Sales Contracts Sold $ Sold $ Sold $
----- ------- ----- ------- ----- -------
($ in millions)
Mid-Atlantic (Charlotte,
Greensboro, Greenville S.C.,
New Jersey, Raleigh/Durham,
Suburban Washington D.C.)...... 403 $103.9 495 $106.9 849 $173.0
Midwest (Chicago, Cincinnati,
Kansas City, Minneapolis/-
St. Paul, St. Louis) .......... 339 68.7 527 101.0 496 96.6
Southeast (Atlanta, Birmingham,
Nashville, Orlando,
Pensacola, South Florida) ..... 371 64.7 493 80.1 1,293 197.5
Southwest (Albuquerque,
Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth,
Houston, Phoenix, Tucson) ..... 1,148 155.2 1,311 190.0 1,343 201.2
West (Denver, Las Vegas,
Los Angeles, Salt Lake
City, San Diego................ 292 56.8 662 107.5 1,196 194.9
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
2,553 $449.3 3,488 $585.5 5,177 $863.2
===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Year Ended September 30,
---------------------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
------------- ------------- -------------
Year End Sales Backlog Homes $ Homes $ Homes $
----- ------- ----- ------- ----- -------
($ in millions)
Mid-Atlantic (Charlotte,
Greensboro, Greenville S.C.,
New Jersey, Raleigh/Durham,
Suburban Washington D.C.)...... 198 $ 43.9 146 $ 34.4 334 $ 68.9
Midwest (Chicago, Cincinnati,
Kansas City, Minneapolis/-
St. Paul, St. Louis)........... 114 22.3 184 34.9 180 35.5
Southeast (Atlanta, Birmingham,
Nashville, Orlando,
Pensacola, South Florida)...... 190 33.6 164 26.5 414 62.9
Southwest (Albuquerque,
Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth,
Houston, Phoenix, Tucson)...... 417 58.1 489 74.3 445 69.4
West (Denver, Las Vegas,
Los Angeles, Salt Lake
City, San Diego)............... 81 12.8 221 38.8 420 75.5
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
1,000 $170.7 1,204 $208.9 1,793 $312.2
===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
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Year Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 1996
Revenues increased by 53.0% to $837.3 million in 1997 from $547.3 million
in 1996. The number of homes closed by the Company increased by 52.8% to 5,018
homes in 1997 from 3,284 homes in 1996. Home closings increased in all of the
Company's market regions, with percentage increases ranging from 142.6% in the
Southeast region to 9.4% in the Midwest region. The increases in both revenues
and homes closed were due in part to the February 1997 acquisition of Torrey.
Since the date of the acquisition, Torrey closed 962 homes, with revenues
totaling $140.8 million. For the year, Torrey comprised 19.2% of homes closed
and 16.8% of the revenues generated. Excluding Torrey, revenues increased by
27.2% to $696.5 million. The average price of homes closed in 1997 was $166,700,
relatively unchanged from 1996.
New net sales contracts increased 48.4% to 5,177 homes in 1997 from 3,488
in 1996. Percentage increases in the dollar value of new net sales contracts
ranging from 146.5% to 5.9% were achieved in four of the Company's five market
regions, with a 4.4% decline experienced in the Midwest region. Since the date
of its acquisition, Torrey's new net sales contracts amounted to $153.8 million
(1,049 homes). Excluding Torrey, the Company's new net sales contracts were
$709.4 million (4,128 homes), a 21.2% increase over 1996. The average selling
price of new sales contracts in 1997 was $166,700, down 0.7% from the 1996
average selling price of $167,900, mainly due to a lower average sales price for
homes sold by Torrey.
The Company was operating in 362 subdivisions at September 30, 1997,
compared to 184 at September 30, 1996. At September 30, 1997, the Company's
backlog of sales contracts was $312.2 million (1,793 homes), a 49.5% increase
over the comparable figure at September 30, 1996. At September 30, 1997, Torrey
held a sales contract backlog of $61.8 million (413 homes). Excluding Torrey,
the Company's sales contract backlog at September 30, 1997, was $250.4 million
(1,380 homes), up 19.9% from the prior year. The average sales price of homes in
backlog increased to $174,100 at September 30, 1997, from $173,500 at September
30, 1996.
Cost of sales increased by 52.6% to $685.3 million in 1997 from $449.1
million in 1996. The increase in cost of sales accompanied the increase in
revenues. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues decreased by 0.1% to 81.9%
in 1997 from 82.0% in 1996, as slightly better gross margins were realized for
the year, despite the effects of purchase accounting adjustments requiring the
Company to increase its basis in inventory acquired with Trimark, SGS and
Torrey.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by 66.1%
to $89.5 million in 1997 from $53.9 million in 1996. As a percentage of
revenues, SG&A expenses increased to 10.7% in 1997 from 9.8% in 1996. Absent the
SG&A costs associated with integrating the three acquisitions in 1997, SG&A
costs would have increased by 0.2% of revenues.
Interest expense increased to $5.2 million in 1997 from $1.5 million in
1996, since average interest-bearing debt grew at a faster pace than average
amounts of inventory under construction and development. This is partially due
to the three acquisitions during the year. The increased interest expense
occurred despite a 49 basis point decline in the effective interest rate during
the year. The Company follows a policy of capitalizing interest only on
inventory under construction or development. During both 1997 and 1996, the
Company expensed the portion of incurred interest and other financing costs
which could not be charged to inventory. Capitalized interest and other
financing costs are included in costs of sales at the time of home closings.
Other income, which consists mainly of interest income and the pretax
earnings of the DRH Title Companies and DRH Mortgage Company, Ltd., increased to
$2.6 million in 1997 from $1.5 million in 1996. The increase was partially due
to 1997 comprising a full year of operations for DRH Mortgage Company, Ltd.,
compared to only six months in 1996.
The provision for income taxes increased 38.9% to $23.7 million in 1997 from
$17.1 million in 1996, due in part to the corresponding increase in income
before income taxes. The effective tax rate increased to 39.6% in 1997 from
38.4% in 1996 due to greater earnings in states with higher tax structures. As a
percentage of revenues, the income tax provision decreased by 0.3% to 2.8% in
1997.
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Year Ended September 30, 1996 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 1995
Revenues increased by 25.1% to $547.3 million in 1996 from $437.4 million
in 1995. The number of homes closed by the Company increased by 32.7% to 3,284
homes in 1996 from 2,474 homes in 1995. Home closings increased in all of the
Company's market regions, with percentage increases ranging from 9.5% in the
Southwest region to 103.9% in the West region. Of the 32.7% increase in 1996
home closings, 13.4% was the result of acquisitions made in Greensboro and
Birmingham in the last quarter of 1995. The 1996 increase in revenues was
achieved in spite of a 4.1% decrease in the average price of homes closed, to
$166,600 in 1996 from $173,700 in 1995. The decrease was due to changes in the
geographic mix of homes closed within the Company and different price points in
certain markets.
New net sales contracts increased 36.6% to 3,488 homes in 1996 from 2,553
in 1995. Percentage increases in new net sales contracts ranging from 126.7% to
14.2% were achieved in the Company's market regions. The 1996 average sales
price was $167,900 compared to $176,000 in 1995.
The Company was operating in 184 subdivisions at September 30, 1996,
compared to 162 at September 30, 1995. At September 30, 1996, the Company's
backlog of sales contracts was 1,204 homes, a 20.4% increase over the comparable
figure at September 30, 1995. The average sales price of homes in backlog
increased to $173,500 at September 30, 1996, from $170,700 at September 30,
1995.
Cost of sales increased by 24.8% to $449.1 million in 1996 from $359.7
million in 1995. As a percentage of revenues, cost of sales decreased by 0.2% to
82.0% in 1996 from 82.2% in 1995. This improvement resulted from good market
conditions during the year, proactive efforts to maintain sales prices and
control costs, and higher margins on homes closed on internally developed lots.
The Company does not capitalize pre-opening costs for new subdivisions.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense increased by 20.9% to
$53.9 million in 1996 from $44.5 million in 1995. The increase in SG&A expense
was due largely to the increases in sales and construction activity required to
sustain the higher levels of revenues. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenues
decreased by 0.4% to 9.8% in 1996 from 10.2% in 1995, as the Company was
successful in controlling its variable overhead costs while the revenue increase
offset more fixed costs.
Interest expense increased to $1.5 million in 1996, from $1.2 million in
1995, caused by average interest-bearing debt growing at a slightly faster pace
than the average amount of inventory under construction and development. The
Company follows a policy of capitalizing interest only on inventory under
construction or development. During both 1996 and 1995, a portion of incurred
interest and other financing costs could not be charged to inventory and was
expensed. Capitalized interest and other financing costs are included in cost of
sales at the time of home closings.
Other income, which consists mainly of interest income, pretax earnings from
the Company's title operations and, in 1996, pretax earnings from the Company's
mortgage operations, increased to $1.5 million in 1996, from $0.6 million in
1995. The increase was due primarily to the fact that 1996 comprised a full year
of operations for DRH Title Company of Texas, Ltd., compared to only six months
in 1995. Additionally, DRH Title Company of Florida, Inc. and DRH Mortgage
Company, Ltd. commenced operation in 1996 and provided pretax earnings.
The provision for income taxes increased 41.9% to $17.1 million in 1996 from
$12.0 million in 1995, due in part to the corresponding increase in income
before income taxes. The effective tax rate increased to 38.4% in 1996 from
36.9% in 1995. As a percentage of revenues, the income tax provision increased
0.4% to 3.1% in 1996. The increases in the effective tax rate and in the tax
provision as a percentage of revenues were due primarily to higher expected
rates of state and local income taxes.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 1997, the Company had available cash and cash equivalents
of $44.0 million. Inventories (including finished homes and construction in
progress, developed residential lots and other land) at September 30, 1997,
increased by $259.3 million from September 30, 1996, due to the acquisitions of
selected assets (including inventories) of Trimark, SGS and Torrey. Inventories
also increased due to a general increase in business activity and the expansion
of operations, including new markets in Tucson and Nashville. Because the
inventory increase and the acquisitions were financed largely by borrowings, the
Company's ratio of notes payable to total capital increased to 57.5% at
September 30, 1997 from 48.9% at September 30, 1996. The equity to total assets
ratio decreased to 36.5% at September 30, 1997, from 44.1% at September 30,
1996.
The Company's financing needs depend upon the results of its operations,
sales volume, inventory levels, inventory turnover, and acquisitions. The
Company has financed its operations through borrowings from financial
institutions, through funds from earnings and from the public sale of Common
Stock in 1992, 1996 and 1997. In June 1997, the Company sold to the public under
its shelf registration statement $150,000,000 of 8 3/8% Senior Notes due 2004,
realizing net proceeds of $147.2 million.
The Company made three acquisitions during fiscal 1997. In October, 1996,
the Company completed the acquisition of the principal assets (approximately
$7.6 million, primarily inventories) of Trimark for $7.0 million in cash and the
assumption of approximately $1.0 million in trade accounts and notes payable
associated with the acquired assets. In December, 1996, the Company purchased
the principal assets (approximately $19.5 million, primarily inventories) of SGS
for $10.6 million in cash and the assumption of $10.1 million in accounts and
notes payable associated with the acquired assets. In February, 1997, the
Company completed the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of the
entities comprising Torrey and purchased assets from affiliated entities.
Consideration was $37.6 million in cash, 844,444 newly issued, restricted shares
of the Company's common stock, valued at $9.2 million, and the assumption of
$90.0 million in accounts and notes payable.
In June 1997, the Company increased and restructured its major unsecured
bank credit facility to $625 million. The restructured facility consists of a
$200 million five year term loan, a $400 million four year term revolving loan,
and a $25 million four year letter of credit facility. The restructured
facility, along with another $25 million unsecured bank credit facility, brings
the Company's total borrowing capacity from banks to $625 million.
At September 30, 1997, the Company had outstanding debt under the unsecured
bank facilities, senior notes, and other credit agreements of $355.3 million, of
which $201.0 million represented advances under existing bank credit facilities.
Based upon the most restrictive of existing debt covenants, at September 30,
1997, the Company had additional borrowing capacity of $135.5 million.
The Company is required to comply with certain covenants contained in its
bank agreements and its Senior Notes indenture. The most restrictive of these
requirements allows the Company to pay cash dividends on its common stock in an
amount, not to exceed, on a cumulative basis 50% of consolidated net income
subject to certain other adjustments. Pursuant to the most restrictive of these
requirements, at September 30, 1997, the Company had approximately $31.3 million
available for the payment of dividends and for the acquisition by the Company of
its common stock.
The Company's rapid growth requires significant amounts of cash. It is
anticipated that future home construction, lot and land purchases and
acquisitions will be funded through internally generated funds and borrowings.
The Company continuously evaluates its capital structure and in the future may
seek to further increase unsecured debt and obtain additional equity to fund
ongoing operations and to pursue additional growth opportunities.
Except for ordinary expenditures for the construction of homes and, to a
limited extent, the acquisition of land and lots for development and sale of
homes, at September 30, 1997, the Company had no material commitments for
capital expenditures.
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Inflation
The Company, as well as the homebuilding industry in general, may be
adversely affected during periods of high inflation, primarily because of higher
land and construction costs. Inflation also increases the Company's financing,
labor and material costs. In addition, higher mortgage interest rates
significantly affect the affordability of permanent mortgage financing to
prospective homebuyers. The Company attempts to pass through to its customers
any increases in its costs through increased sales prices and, to date,
inflation has not had a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations. However, there is no assurance that inflation will not have a
material adverse impact on the Company's future results of operations.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this Annual Report to Shareholders, which includes the
Company's Form 10-K, as well as statements made by the Company in periodic press
releases, and oral statements made by the Company's officials to analysts and
stockholders in the course of presentations about the Company, may be construed
as "Forward-Looking Statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may involve unstated risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
initially anticipated. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but
are not limited to, changes in general economic condition, fluctuations in
interest rates, increases in costs of material, supplies and labor and general
competitive conditions.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Report of Independent Auditors............................................. 16
Consolidated Balance Sheets, September 30, 1996, and 1997.................. 17
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three years ended September 30,
1997...................................................................... 18
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three years
ended September 30, 1997.................................................. 19
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended
September 30, 1997........................................................ 20
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................. 21
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
D.R. Horton, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of D. R.
Horton, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related
consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1997. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of D. R. Horton,
Inc. and subsidiaries at September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended September 30, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
November 7, 1997
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30,
-------------------
1996 1997
--------- --------
(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash...................................................... $ 32,467 $ 43,984
Inventories:
Finished homes and construction in progress........... 216,264 342,911
Residential lots - developed and under development.... 127,707 260,198
Land held for development............................. 1,312 1,482
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345,283 604,591
Property and equipment (net).............................. 5,631 13,124
Earnest money deposits and other assets................... 15,247 29,502
Excess of cost over net assets acquired (net)............. 4,285 28,593
-------- -------
$402,913 $719,794
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 34,391 $ 55,499
Accrued expenses and customer deposits.................... 21,011 46,200
Notes payable............................................. 169,873 355,315
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225,275 457,014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 30,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued.......................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 32,362,036 shares in 1996 and
37,319,184 in 1997, issued and outstanding............ 324 373
Additional capital........................................ 159,714 210,742
Retained earnings......................................... 17,600 51,665
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177,638 262,780
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$402,913 $719,794
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Year Ended September 30,
-------------------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
(In thousands, except net income per share)
Revenues.......................... $437,388 $547,336 $837,280
Cost of sales..................... 359,742 449,054 685,341
------- ------- -------
77,646 98,282 151,939
Selling, general and
administrative expense........... 44,549 53,860 89,457
------- ------- -------
Operating income.................. 33,097 44,422 62,482
Other:
Interest expense................ (1,161) (1,474) (5,150)
Other income.................... 621 1,484 2,562
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(540) 10 (2,588)
------- ------- -------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES..... 32,557 44,432 59,894
Provision for income taxes........ 12,018 17,053 23,690
------- ------- -------
NET INCOME..................... $ 20,539 $ 27,379 $ 36,204
======= ======= =======
Net income per share.............. $ 0.74 $ 0.87 $ 1.01
======= ======= =======
Weighted average number of
shares of common stock
outstanding, including common
stock equivalents................ 27,849 31,420 35,871
======= ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total
Common Additional Retained Stockholders'
Stock Capital Earnings Equity
------ ---------- -------- -------------
(In thousands)
Balances at October 1, 1994.......... $165 $ 73,547 $ 10,841 $ 84,553
Net income......................... -- -- 20,539 20,539
Exercise of stock options
(116,400 shares)................. 1 772 -- 773
Issuances under D.R. Horton, Inc.
employee benefit plans
(20,549 shares).................. -- 208 -- 208
Nine percent stock dividend........ 15 17,181 (17,196) --
Seven for five stock split......... 73 (73) -- --
--- ------- ------- -------
Balances at September 30, 1995....... 254 91,635 14,184 106,073
Net income......................... -- -- 27,379 27,379
Stock sold through public
offering (4,375,000 shares)...... 44 43,149 -- 43,193
Exercise of stock options
(124,619 shares)................. 1 696 -- 697
Issuances under D.R. Horton, Inc.
employee benefit plans
(29,300 shares).................. 1 296 -- 297
Eight percent stock dividend....... 24 23,938 (23,963) (1)
--- ------- ------- -------
Balances at September 30, 1996....... 324 159,714 17,600 177,638
Net income......................... -- -- 36,204 36,204
Stock sold through public
offering (3,838,800 shares)...... 38 39,908 -- 39,946
Stock issued as partial
consideration for acquisition
(844,444 shares)................. 8 9,142 -- 9,150
Exercise of stock options
(240,554 shares)................. 3 1,668 -- 1,671
Issuances under D.R. Horton, Inc.
employee benefit plans
(33,350 shares).................. -- 310 -- 310
Cash dividends paid at
$.02 quarterly................... -- -- (2,139) (2,139)
--- ------- ------- -------
Balances at September 30, 1997....... $373 $210,742 $ 51,665 $262,780
=== ======= ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended September 30,
----------------------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income....................................... $ 20,539 $ 27,379 $ 36,204
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................. 2,025 2,583 4,411
Expense associated with issuance of stock
under employee benefit plans.............. 208 229 306
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in inventories...................... (56,401) (62,375) (145,148)
Increase in earnest money deposits and
other assets.............................. (910) (4,271) (10,670)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and customer deposits............ 2,197 12,567 31,763
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES............ (32,342) (23,888) (83,134)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net purchase of property and equipment......... (2,414) (2,667) (5,342)
Net cash paid for acquisitions................. (4,577) (1,370) (55,650)
------- ------- -------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,991) (4,037) (60,992)
------- ------- -------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from notes payable.................... 232,964 238,987 200,309
Repayment of notes payable..................... (188,857) (239,289) (231,389)
Issuance of Senior Notes payable............... -- -- 147,241
Proceeds from common stock offerings and
stock associated with certain
employee benefit plans....................... -- 43,260 39,950
Proceeds from exercise of stock options........ 773 697 1,671
Cash dividends paid............................ -- -- (2,139)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 44,880 43,655 155,643
------- ------- -------
INCREASE IN CASH 5,547 15,730 11,517
Cash at beginning of year...................... 11,190 16,737 32,467
------- ------- -------
Cash at end of year............................ $ 16,737 $ 32,467 $ 43,984
======= ======= =======
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid.................................. $ 11,689 $ 14,628 $ 19,414
======= ======= =======
Income taxes paid.............................. $ 11,336 $ 16,143 $ 24,759
======= ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business: The Company is engaged primarily in the construction and sale of
single-family housing in 21 states in the United States. The Company designs,
builds and sells single-family houses on finished lots which it purchases ready
for home construction. The Company also purchases undeveloped land to develop
into finished lots for future construction of single-family houses and for sale
to others. The Company also provides title agency and mortgage services in
selected markets; however, such activities are not material to the consolidated
operating results of the Company.
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of D.R. Horton, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Accounting Principles: The preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from
those estimates.
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards: Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("FAS
123"), issued in October 1995, establishes financial accounting and reporting
standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. The Company adopted this
Standard in fiscal 1996. As permitted by FAS 123, the Company has elected to
continue to use Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related Interpretations, in accounting
for its Stock Incentive Plan. Refer to Note F.
FAS 128 "Earnings Per Share", issued in March 1997, supersedes previous
authoritative guidance in this area. FAS 128 is effective for financial
statements for both interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 1997,
and requires restatement of all prior-period earnings per share ("EPS") data
presented. The new Statement modifies the calculations of primary and fully
diluted EPS and replaces them with basic and diluted EPS. The adoption of FAS
128 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's previously or
currently reported EPS data.
FAS 131 "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information", issued in June 1997, establishes annual and interim reporting
requirements for an enterprise's operating segments and related disclosures
about its products and services, geographical areas in which it operates and
major customers. FAS 131 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997, with earlier application permitted. Adoption of FAS 131 is not
expected to materially impact the Company.
Cash: The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial
maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Amounts
in transit from title companies for home closings are included in cash.
Cost of Sales: Cost of sales includes home warranty costs, purchased
discounts for customer financing, and sales commissions paid to third parties.
Excess of Cost Over Net Assets Acquired: The excess of amounts paid for
business acquisitions over the net fair value of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed is amortized using the straight-line method over twenty
years. Additional consideration paid in subsequent periods under the terms of
purchase agreements are included as acquisition costs. Amortization expense was
$114,000, $188,000 and $977,000 in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Accumulated amortization was $344,000 and $1,321,000 at September 30, 1996 and
1997, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The estimated fair value of
financial instruments is determined by reference to various market data and
other valuation techniques as appropriate. The carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents and trade payables approximate fair value because of the short
maturity of these financial instruments. At September 30, 1997 the estimated
fair value of the Company's debt approximated $359.4 million and the fair market
value of the net obligation under the interest rate swap agreement approximated
$1.9 million.
Fair value estimates are made at specific points in time based on relevant
market information and information about the financial instrument. These
estimates are subjective in nature, involve matters of significant judgment and,
therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could
significantly affect estimates.
Interest: The Company capitalizes interest during development and
construction. Capitalized interest is charged to cost of sales as the related
inventory is delivered to the home buyer. Interest costs are (in thousands):
Year Ended September 30,
------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
Capitalized interest, beginning of year...... $ 4,325 $ 7,118 $ 11,042
Interest incurred............................ 12,002 14,835 23,992
Interest expensed:
Directly................................... (1,161) (1,474) (5,150)
Amortized to cost of sales................. (8,048) (9,437) (11,889)
------- ------- -------
Capitalized interest, end of year............ $ 7,118 $ 11,042 $ 17,995
======= ======= =======
Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (specific
identification method) or net realizable value. In addition to direct land
acquisition, land development and direct housing construction costs, inventory
costs include interest and real estate taxes, which are capitalized in inventory
during the development and construction periods. Residential lots are
transferred to construction in progress when building permits are requested.
Land and development costs, capitalized interest and real estate taxes incurred
during land development are allocated to individual lots on a prorata basis.
Net Income Per Share: Net income per share is based upon the average number
of shares of common stock outstanding during each year and the effect of common
stock equivalents related to dilutive stock options.
Property and Equipment: Property and equipment, including model home
furniture, are stated on the basis of cost. Major renewals and improvements are
capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation
generally is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
life of the asset. Accumulated depreciation was $5,000,000 and $8,213,000 as of
September 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Revenue Recognition: Revenue generally is recognized at the time of the
closing of a sale, when title to and possession of the property transfer to the
buyer.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
NOTE B - NOTES PAYABLE
September 30,
--------------------
1996 1997
-------- --------
(In thousands)
Banks (unsecured):
$200 million syndicated term credit facility,
maturing June, 2002, variable interest rates...... $100,000 $200,000
$400 million syndicated revolving credit facility,
maturing June, 2001, variable interest rates...... 58,600 --
$25 million revolving line of credit, payable on
demand with six months notice, variable
interest rates.................................... 4,000 1,000
Other.................................................... 7,273 6,945
8 3/8% Senior Notes (unsecured), due 2004, net........... -- 147,370
------- -------
$169,873 $355,315
======= =======
On May 21, 1997, the Company filed a universal shelf registration statement
with the Securities and Exchange Commission for up to $250 million of the
Company's debt and equity securities. The universal shelf registration provides
that securities may be offered from time to time in one or more series and in
the form of senior, senior subordinated or subordinated debt, preferred stock,
common stock, and/or warrants to purchase such securities. On June 9, 1997, the
Company utilized this universal shelf registration to issue $150 million of
8 3/8% senior unsecured notes at 98.419%. The Senior Notes, which are due June
15, 2004, with interest payable semi-annually, represent unsecured obligations
of the Company. The Senior Notes are not redeemable except that 35% of the
amount originally issued can be redeemed with proceeds of a public equity
offering by the Company at a redemption price of 108.375% through June 15, 2000.
Maturities of notes payable, assuming the revolving lines of credit are not
extended, are $5.2 million in 1998, $2.0 million in 1999, $0.7 million in 2000,
$200.0 million in 2002 and $147.4 million in 2004. The weighted average interest
rates of the unsecured bank debt at September 30, 1996 and 1997 were 7.5% and
7.1%, respectively.
The Senior Notes are senior obligations of the Company and rank pari passu
in right of payment to all existing and future unsecured indebtedness of the
Company. These Notes are guaranteed by essentially all of the Company's
subsidiaries.
The bank credit facilities and the Senior Notes indenture contain covenants
which, taken together, limit investments in inventory, stock repurchases, cash
dividends and other restricted payments, incurrence of indebtedness, asset
dispositions and creation of liens, and require certain levels of tangible net
worth. At September 30, 1997, these covenants limit the additional debt the
Company could incur to $135.5 million.
The Company is required to comply with certain covenants contained in its
bank agreements and its Senior Notes indenture. The most restrictive of these
requirements allows the Company to pay cash dividends on its common stock in an
amount not to exceed, on a cumulative basis, 50% of consolidated net income, as
defined, after June 4, 1997, subject to certain other adjustments. Pursuant to
the most restrictive of these requirements, the Company had approximately $31.3
million available for the payment of dividends and for the acquisition by the
Company of its common stock at September 30, 1997.
Upon a change of control of the Company, holders of the Senior Notes have
the right to require the Company to redeem the Senior Notes at a price of 101%
of the par amount, along with accrued and unpaid interest.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
In addition to the stated interest rates, various bank credit facilities
require the Company to pay certain fees. The syndicated revolving credit
facility also provides $25 million for use as standby letters of credit.
The Company uses an interest rate swap agreement to help manage a portion of
its interest rate exposure. The agreement converts from a variable rate to a
fixed rate on a notional amount of $100 million. The agreement expires April
2001. The Company does not expect non-performance by the counterparty, a major
U.S. bank, and any losses incurred in the event of non-performance would not be
material. Net payments or receipts under the Company's interest rate swap
agreement are recorded as adjustments to interest incurred. As a result of this
agreement, the Company incurred net interest expense of $0.4 million and $0.7
million during 1996 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE C - ACQUISITIONS
In 1995 and 1997, the Company made the following acquisitions:
Company Acquired Date Acquired Consideration
- ---------------- ------------- -------------
Arappco, Inc.
(Greensboro)........................... July 1995 $ 12.2 million
Regency Development, Inc.
(Birmingham)........................... September 1995 $ 12.3 million
Trimark Communities, L.L.C.
(Denver)............................... October 1996 $ 8.1 million
SGS Communities, Inc.
(New Jersey)........................... December 1996 $ 20.7 million
Torrey Group
(Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte,
Greenville S.C.)....................... February 1997 $136.7 million
Consideration includes cash paid, Company stock issued, and assumption of
certain accounts payable and notes payable which were repaid subsequent to the
acquisitions.
Except for the Torrey Group, where stock was a component of the acquisition
price, the above acquisitions contain provisions for additional consideration to
be paid annually for up to four years subsequent to the acquisition date. The
additional consideration is based upon subsequent pretax income, adjusted for a
preferential return to the Company. Such additional consideration will be
recorded when paid as excess cost over net assets acquired, which is amortized
using the straight line method over 20 years. All of the acquired companies are
involved in homebuilding and land development. The Company has accounted for
these acquisitions under the purchase method and has included the operations of
the acquired businesses in its Consolidated Statements of Income since their
acquisition.
The following unaudited pro forma summaries of combined operations were
prepared to illustrate the estimated effects of the 1997 acquisitions of
Trimark, SGS and Torrey as if such acquisitions had occurred on the first day of
the respective periods presented.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
The pro forma information should be read in conjunction with the historical
financial statements and notes thereto. The pro forma financial information is
provided for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the
results which would have been obtained if the acquisitions had been affected
throughout the period. The pro forma financial information is based upon the
purchase method of accounting.
Year ended September 30,
-------------------------------
1996 1997
--------------- -------------
(In thousands, except
net income per share)
Revenues..................................... $780,438 $ 926,355
Net income................................... 38,447 37,108
Net income per share......................... 1.19 1.02
NOTE D - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
On April 20, 1995 and April 22, 1996, the Board of Directors declared
common stock dividends of 9% and 8%, respectively. On August 15, 1995, the Board
of Directors declared a seven-for-five stock split effected in the form of a 40%
stock dividend on its common stock. Accordingly, the $.01 par value for the
additional shares issued, in respect of the seven-for-five stock split, was
transferred from additional paid-in-capital to common stock. Net income per
share and weighted average shares outstanding for all periods presented have
been restated to reflect the stock dividends and the stock split.
NOTE E - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. These differences
primarily relate to the capitalization of inventory costs, the accrual of
warranty costs, and depreciation. The Company's deferred tax assets and
liabilities are not significant.
The difference between income tax expense and tax computed by applying the
federal statutory income tax rate to income before taxes is due primarily to the
effect of applicable state income taxes.
Income tax expense consists of:
Year ended September 30,
--------------------------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
(In thousands)
Current:
Federal................................. $ 11,767 $ 17,650 $ 26,126
State................................... 1,274 1,829 2,338
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13,041 19,479 28,464
------- ------- -------
Deferred:
Federal................................. (923) (2,198) (4,385)
State................................... (100) (228) (389)
------- ------- -------
(1,023) (2,426) (4,774)
------- ------- -------
$ 12,018 $ 17,053 $ 23,690
======= ======= =======
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
NOTE F - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The D.R. Horton, Inc. Profit Sharing Plus plan is a 401(k) plan for Company
employees. The Company matches 50% of employees' voluntary contributions up to a
maximum of 3% of each participant's earnings. Additional employer contributions
in the form of profit sharing are at the discretion of the Company. Expenses for
this Plan were $233,000, $327,000 and $569,000 for 1995, 1996 and 1997,
respectively.
The Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERP's) are
non-qualified deferred compensation programs that provide benefits payable to
certain management employees upon retirement, death, or termination of
employment with the Company. SERP No. 1 provides for voluntary deferral of
compensation which is invested under a trust agreement. All salary deferrals
under this Plan have been accrued and the investments are recorded as an other
asset. Under SERP No. 2, the Company accrues an unfunded benefit, as well as an
interest factor based upon a predetermined formula. The Company recorded
$347,000, $313,000 and $543,000 of expense for SERP No. 2 in 1995, 1996 and
1997, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted the D.R. Horton, Inc. Stock
Tenure Plan (an Employee Stock Ownership Plan), covering those employees
generally not participating in certain other D.R. Horton benefit plans.
Contributions are made at the discretion of the Company. Expenses related to
Company contributions of common stock to the plan of $106,000, $229,000 and
$309,000 were recognized for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
In 1996, the Company adopted the D.R. Horton, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase
Plan, which allows employees to purchase stock directly from the Company at
market value.
At September 30, 1997, 219,150 shares of common stock have been reserved for
future issuance under the stock tenure and stock purchase plans.
The D.R. Horton, Inc. 1991 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the granting of
stock options to certain key employees of the Company to purchase shares of
common stock. Options have been granted at exercise prices which approximate the
market value of the Company's common stock at the date of the grant. Options
generally expire 10 years after the dates on which they were granted and vest
evenly over the life of the option. At September 30, 1997, 3,145,060 shares of
common stock have been authorized for future issuance under this plan. Activity
under the plan is:
1995 1996 1997
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Options Prices Options Prices Options Prices
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
Stock Options
Outstanding at be-
ginning of year.. 992,713 $ 8.60 1,782,517 $ 6.56 2,240,784 $ 7.11
Granted........... 313,000 12.15 559,000 10.15 976,000 10.44
Exercised......... (116,400) 3.84 (124,619) 3.24 (240,554) 4.14
Cancelled......... (19,940) 9.80 (122,022) 8.54 (95,177) 8.71
Effects of stock
dividends........ 613,144 6.87 145,908 6.69 -- --
------- ----- --------- ----- --------- -----
Outstanding at
end of year...... 1,782,517 $ 6.56 2,240,784 $ 7.11 2,881,053 $ 8.41
========= ===== ========= ===== ========= =====
Exercisable at
end of year...... 565,551 $ 4.44 659,615 $ 4.74 648,353 $ 5.76
========= ===== ========= ===== ========= =====
Exercise prices for options outstanding at September 30, 1997, ranged from
$1.804 to $10.6875.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
For stock options outstanding at September 30, 1997:
Outstanding Exercisable
------------------------------ -----------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average Average
Exercise Price Exercise Maturity Exercise Maturity
Range Options Price (Years) Options Price (Years)
- --------------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Less than $4... 85,987 $ 1.90 4.0 85,987 $ 1.90 4.0
$4 - $8........ 1,070,486 6.14 6.0 463,672 5.66 5.6
More than $8... 1,724,580 10.13 9.0 98,694 9.62 7.8
--------- ----- ---- ------- ----- ----
Total........ 2,881,053 $ 8.41 7.7 648,353 $ 5.76 5.7
========= ===== ==== ======= ===== ====
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25 in accounting for its employee stock options. The exercise price of the
Company's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock
on the date of grant, and therefore no compensation expense is recognized. FAS
No. 123 requires disclosure of pro forma income and pro forma income per share
as if the fair value based method had been applied in measuring compensation
expense for option awards granted in fiscal 1996 and 1997. Management believes
the fiscal 1996 and 1997 pro forma amounts may not be representative of the
effects of option awards on future pro forma net income and pro forma net income
per share because options granted before 1996 are not considered in these
calculations. Application of the fair value method, as specified by FAS 123,
would decrease net income by $78,000 and $250,000 in 1996 and 1997,
respectively.
The weighted average fair values of grants made in 1996 and 1997 were $5.13
and $4.77, respectively.
The fair values of the options granted were estimated on the date of their
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following
weighted average assumptions:
1996 1997
------------- -------------
Risk free interest rate...................... 6.33% 6.12%
Expected life (in years)..................... 7.0 7.0
Expected volatility.......................... 36.21% 34.69%
Expected dividend yield...................... -- .59%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
NOTE G - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is involved in lawsuits and other contingencies in the ordinary
course of business. Management believes that, while the ultimate outcome of the
contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, the ultimate liability, if
any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
position.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into option
agreements to purchase land and developed lots. Cash deposits of approximately
$8.0 million, standby letters of credit approximating $2.5 million and
promissory notes approximating $1.7 million at September 30, 1997, secure the
Company's performance under these agreements.
The Company leases office space under noncancelable operating leases.
Minimum annual lease payments under these leases at September 30, 1997, are
approximately:
(In thousands)
1998..................................... $ 758
1999..................................... 489
2000..................................... 285
2001..................................... 40
-----
$ 1,572
=====
Rent expense approximated $989,000, $1,140,000, and $1,883,000 for 1995,
1996 and 1997, respectively.
In the normal course of its business activities, the Company provides
standby letters of credit and performance bonds, issued by third parties, to
secure performance under various contracts. At September 30, 1997, outstanding
standby letters of credit were $7.1 million and performance bonds were $46.8
million.
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
NOTE H - SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The 8 3/8% Senior Notes due June, 2004, in the aggregate principal amount of
$150,000,000, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several
basis, by all of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries other than
certain inconsequential subsidiaries. Each of the guarantors is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. Summarized financial information of the Company and
its subsidiaries is presented below. Separate financial statements and other
disclosures concerning the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because
management has determined that they are not material to investors.
As of and for the periods ended: (In thousands)
September 30, 1997
D.R. Horton, Guarantor Nonguarantor Intercompany
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------
Total assets....... $ 619,586 $ 456,323 $ 2,065 $(358,180) $ 719,794
Total liabilities.. 395,803 417,284 1,272 (357,345) 457,014
Revenues........... 286,568 550,712 1,513 (1,513) 837,280
Gross profit....... 51,485 100,454 1,226 (1,226) 151,939
Net income......... 34,521 70,942 909 (70,168) 36,204
September 30, 1996
D.R. Horton, Guarantor Nonguarantor Intercompany
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------
Total assets....... $ 353,563 $ 181,586 $ 1,117 $(133,353) $ 402,913
Total liabilities.. 197,255 160,019 279 (132,278) 225,275
Revenues........... 269,853 277,483 1,210 (1,210) 547,336
Gross profit....... 47,346 50,936 901 (901) 98,282
Net income......... 30,771 54,368 553 (58,313) 27,379
September 30, 1995
D.R. Horton, Guarantor Nonguarantor Intercompany
Inc. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------
Total assets....... $ 277,131 $ 151,761 $ 380 $(110,485) $ 318,787
Total liabilities.. 185,028 137,013 29 (109,356) 212,714
Revenues........... 259,165 178,223 576 (576) 437,388
Gross profit....... 44,274 33,372 444 (444) 77,646
Net income......... 18,281 35,336 205 (33,283) 20,539
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D.R. HORTON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
NOTE I - QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly results of operations are: (In thousands, except for per share
amounts)
1997
--------------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
--------------------------------------------------
September 30 June 30 March 31 December 31
------------- --------- ---------- ------------
Revenues.................... $283,207 $250,096 $159,596 $144,381
Gross margin................ 51,595 44,195 29,804 26,345
Net income.................. 12,953 9,753 6,691 6,807
Net income per share........ .34 .26 .20 .21
1996
--------------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
--------------------------------------------------
September 30 June 30 March 31 December 31
------------- --------- ---------- ------------
Revenues.................... $168,943 $143,283 $114,042 $121,068
Gross margin................ 30,677 25,897 20,175 21,533
Net income.................. 9,408 7,434 5,122 5,415
Net income per share........ .29 .23 .16 .19
1995
--------------------------------------------------
Three Months Ended
--------------------------------------------------
September 30 June 30 March 31 December 31
------------- --------- ---------- ------------
Revenues.................... $132,827 $120,529 $ 87,076 $ 96,956
Gross margin................ 23,992 21,647 15,359 16,648
Net income.................. 6,681 6,090 3,948 3,820
Net income per share........ .24 .22 .14 .14
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this item is set forth under the caption
"Election of Directors" at pages 3 through 5 and the caption "Section 16(a)
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" at page 12, of the registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 22, 1998
and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is set forth under the caption
"Executive Compensation" at pages 6 through 11 of the registrant's Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 22, 1998
and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item is set forth under the caption
"Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" at pages 2 and 3 of the registrant's
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 22,
1998 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item is set forth under the caption
"Executive Compensation Transactions with Management" at page 11 of the
registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
on January 22, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Financial Statements:
See Item 8 above.
2. Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") are not
required under the related instructions or are not applicable, and therefore
have been omitted.
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3. Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
------- -------
3.1 -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended(1)
3.2 -- Amended and Restated Bylaws (2)
4.1 -- See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2
4.2 -- Indenture, dated as of June 9, 1997, among the Company, the
Guarantors named therein and American Stock Transfer & Trust
Company, as Trustee(3)
4.3 -- First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 9, 1997, among
the Company, the Guarantors named therein and American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company, as Trustee(4)
4.4 -- Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 30, 1997,
among the Company, the Guarantors named therein and American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Trustee(5)
10.1 -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each
of its directors and executive officers and schedule of
substantially identical documents(6)
10.2 -- D.R. Horton, Inc. 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(7)(8)
10.2a -- Amendment No. 1 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(7)(8)
10.2b -- Amendment No. 2 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(7)(8)
10.2c -- Amendment No. 3 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(8)(9)
10.2d -- Amendment No. 4 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(8)(9)
10.2e -- Amendment No. 5 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan (8)(10)
10.2f -- Amendment No. 6 to 1991 Stock Incentive Plan(5)(8)
10.3 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Term Vesting)(11)
10.4 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Performance
Vesting)(12)
10.5 -- Form of Incentive Stock Option (Term Vesting)(12)
10.6 -- Form of Incentive Stock Option (Performance Vesting)(12)
10.7 -- Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Term Vesting)(12)
10.8 -- Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Performance Vesting)(12)
10.9 -- Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement (Term Vesting)(12)
10.10 -- Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement (Performance
Vesting)(12)
10.11 -- Form of Stock Appreciation Right Notification (Tandem)(12)
10.12 -- Form of Performance Share Notification(12)
10.13 -- Form of Performance Unit Notification(12)
10.14 -- D.R. Horton, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
No. 1(8)(13)
10.15 -- D.R. Horton, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Trust
No. 1(8)(13)
10.16 -- D.R. Horton, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
No. 2(8)(13)
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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10.17 -- Master Loan and Inter-Creditor Agreement, dated as of June 12,
1997, among D.R. Horton, Inc., as Borrower, NationsBank, N.A.,
Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, Fleet
National Bank, Bank United, Comerica Bank, The First National
Bank of Chicago, Credit Lyonnais New York Branch, PNC Bank,
National Association, Amsouth Bank of Alabama, Bank One,
Arizona, NA, Societe Generale, Southwest Agency, First American
Bank Texas, SSB, Harris Trust and Savings Bank, and Sanwa Bank
California as Banks; Bank United, Comerica Bank, Credit Lyonnais
New York Branch, The First National Bank of Chicago, and PNC
Bank, National Association, as Co-Agents; Fleet National Bank,
as Documentation Agent; Bank of America National Trust and
Savings Association, as Syndication Agent; and NationsBank,
N.A., as Administrative Agent(14)
10.18 -- Restated Working Capital Line of Credit Agreement dated as of
July 15, 1997, by and between D.R. Horton, Inc., as Borrower,
and Barnett Bank, N.A., as Lender(5)
21.1 -- Subsidiaries of D.R. Horton, Inc. (5)
23.1 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Fort Worth, Texas(5)
27 -- Financial Data Schedule for year ended September 30, 1997 (5)
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(1)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, filed
with the Commission on November 22, 1995.
(2)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997,
filed with the Commission on May 14, 1997.
(3)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1(a) to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-27521), filed with the
Commission on May 21, 1997.
(4)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Form
8-K/A dated April 1, 1997, filed with the Commission on June 6, 1997.
(5)Filed herewith.
(6)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, filed
with the Commission on November 22, 1995.
(7)Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 33-46554) declared effective by the Commission on June
4, 1992.
(8)Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(9)Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Annual Report Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1994, filed with the Commission
on December 9, 1994.
(10)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2e to the Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, filed
with the Commission on November 22, 1995.
(11)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-81856), filed
with the Commission on July 22, 1994.
(12)Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, filed with the
Commission on March 29, 1993.
(13)Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Transitional Report on
Form 10-K for the period from January 1, 1993 to September 30, 1993,
filed with the Commission on December 28, 1993.
(14)Incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's
Form 8-K dated June 12, 1997, filed with the Commission on June 19, 1997.
(b)There have been no reports filed on Form 8-K by the Registrant during
the quarter ended September 30, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Date: December 8, 1997 D.R. HORTON, INC.
By /s/ DONALD R. HORTON
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Donald R. Horton,
Chairman of the Board and President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
/s/ DONALD R. HORTON Chairman of the Board and December 8, 1997
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Donald R. Horton Executive Officer)
/s/ RICHARD BECKWITT Director December 8, 1997
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Richard Beckwitt
/s/ RICHARD I. GALLAND Director December 8, 1997
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Richard I. Galland
/s/ RICHARD L. HORTON Director December 8, 1997
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Richard L. Horton
/s/ TERRILL J. HORTON Director December 8, 1997
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Terrill J. Horton
/s/ DAVID J. KELLER Treasurer, Chief Financial December 8, 1997
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David J. Keller (Principal Financial
Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
/s/ FRANCINE I. NEFF Director December 8, 1997
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Francine I. Neff
/s/ SCOTT J. STONE Director December 8, 1997
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Scott J. Stone
/s/ DONALD J. TOMNITZ Director December 8, 1997
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Donald J. Tomnitz
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
D.R. Horton, Inc. (the "Company") is engaged primarily in the construction
and sale of single-family homes. The Company offers high-quality homes with
custom features, designed principally for the entry-level and move-up segments.
The Company has established a unique marketing niche, offering a broader
selection of homes that typically have more amenities and greater design
flexibility than homes offered by volume builders, at prices that are generally
more affordable than those charged by local custom builders. D.R. Horton homes
range in size from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet and are priced from $80,000 to
$600,000. For the year ended September 30, 1997, the Company closed 5,018 homes
with an average sales price of approximately $166,700.
The Company is geographically diversified, operating in 21 states and 28
markets. Plans call for continued expansion in current markets, as well as entry
into new markets that have significant entry-level and move-up market segments
consistent with the Company's product and pricing strategy.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Transfer Agent and Registrar
Donald R. Horton American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
Chairman and President (2)(3) New York, NY
Richard Beckwitt
Executive Vice President and Investor Relations
President -Investments Division (2)(3)
David J. Keller
Richard I. Galland D.R. Horton, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer and 1901 Ascension Blvd., Suite 100
Chairman of Fina, Inc. (1) (2) Arlington, Texas 76006
(817)856-8200
Richard L. Horton
Former Vice President - Dallas/Fort Worth
East Division Annual Meeting
Terrill J. Horton January 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. C.S.T.
Former Vice President - Dallas/Fort Worth
North Division At the Corporate Offices of
D.R. Horton, Inc.
David J. Keller 1901 Ascension Blvd., Suite 100
Executive Vice President, Treasurer Arlington, Texas 76006
& Chief Financial Officer (2)(3)
Francine I. Neff
Former Treasurer of the United States (1)
Scott J. Stone
Former Vice President - Eastern Region
Donald J. Tomnitz
President - Homebuilding Division
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(1) Audit Committee Member
(2) Compensation Committee Member
(3) Executive Committee Member
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