Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006

OR

 

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

For the transition period from N/A to                     

Commission file number 1-10959

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   33-0475989

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

15326 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA   92618-2338
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (949) 789-1600

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  ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x                Accelerated filer  ¨                Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨    No  x.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Registrant’s shares of common stock outstanding at May 4, 2006: 66,389,881

 



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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

           Page No.

PART I.         Financial Information

  

ITEM 1.

   Financial Statements   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

   2
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

   4
  

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   5

ITEM 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   20

ITEM 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   34

ITEM 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   35

PART II.         Other Information

  

ITEM 1.

   Legal Proceedings    38

ITEM 1A.

   Risk Factors    38

ITEM 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    38

ITEM 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    39

ITEM 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    39

ITEM 5.

   Other Information    39

ITEM 6.

   Exhibits    39
SIGNATURES    40

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2006     2005  

Homebuilding:

    

Revenues

   $ 879,020     $ 836,346  

Cost of sales

     (619,799 )     (619,179 )
                

Gross margin

     259,221       217,167  
                

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (114,468 )     (92,359 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     6,577       4,357  

Other income

     1,264       1,748  
                

Homebuilding pretax income

     152,594       130,913  
                

Financial Services:

    

Revenues

     4,310       3,856  

Expenses

     (4,373 )     (3,766 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     667       439  

Other income

     218       106  
                

Financial services pretax income

     822       635  
                

Income before taxes

     153,416       131,548  

Provision for income taxes

     (58,659 )     (49,433 )
                

Net Income

   $ 94,757     $ 82,115  
                

Earnings Per Share:

    

Basic

   $ 1.42     $ 1.22  

Diluted

   $ 1.38     $ 1.18  

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

    

Basic

     66,862,133       67,403,470  

Diluted

     68,770,496       69,654,560  

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.04     $ 0.04  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2006
   December 31,
2005
     (Unaudited)     
ASSETS      

Homebuilding:

     

Cash and equivalents

   $ 26,103    $ 18,824

Trade and other receivables

     51,255      74,986

Inventories:

     

Owned

     3,374,807      2,928,850

Not owned

     488,158      590,315

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     270,375      285,760

Deferred income taxes

     52,040      58,681

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

     120,577      120,396

Other assets

     67,581      60,052
             
     4,450,896      4,137,864
             

Financial Services:

     

Cash and equivalents

     10,803      9,799

Mortgage loans held for sale

     116,008      129,835

Other assets

     3,558      3,344
             
     130,369      142,978
             

Total Assets

   $ 4,581,265    $ 4,280,842
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Homebuilding:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 107,594    $ 115,082

Accrued liabilities

     293,153      345,294

Liabilities from inventories not owned

     52,527      48,737

Revolving credit facility

     590,000      183,100

Trust deed and other notes payable

     77,487      97,031

Senior notes payable

     1,099,175      1,099,153

Senior subordinated notes payable

     149,150      149,124
             
     2,369,086      2,037,521
             

Financial Services:

     

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     1,978      2,246

Mortgage credit facilities

     111,148      123,426
             
     113,126      125,672
             

Total Liabilities

     2,482,212      2,163,193
             

Minority Interests

     306,088      378,490

Stockholders’ Equity:

     

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

     —        —  

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 66,218,719 and 67,129,010 shares outstanding, respectively

     662      671

Additional paid-in capital

     367,390      405,638

Retained earnings

     1,424,913      1,332,850
             

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     1,792,965      1,739,159
             

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 4,581,265    $ 4,280,842
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 94,757     $ 82,115  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used inoperating activities:

    

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     (7,244 )     (4,796 )

Cash distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     26,259       1,574  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,668       1,168  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

     6,147       2,157  

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     (2,068 )     —    

Changes in cash and equivalents due to:

    

Trade and other receivables

     37,558       (11,175 )

Inventories–owned

     (438,977 )     (109,095 )

Inventorie–not owned

     33,547       (18,162 )

Deferred income taxes

     6,641       3,464  

Other assets

     (6,030 )     (4,775 )

Accounts payable

     (7,488 )     560  

Accrued liabilities

     (44,305 )     (41,635 )
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (299,535 )     (98,600 )
                

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

    

Net cash paid for acquisitions

     (6,368 )     (41,233 )

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     (41,532 )     (66,551 )

Capital distributions and repayments of advances from unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     31,089       14,426  

Net additions to property and equipment

     (3,351 )     (1,843 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (20,162 )     (95,201 )
                

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

    

Net proceeds from revolving credit facility

     406,900       77,200  

Principal payments on trust deed and other notes payable

     (19,544 )     (4,672 )

Net payments on mortgage credit facilities

     (12,278 )     (11,771 )

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     2,068       —    

Dividends paid

     (2,694 )     (2,698 )

Repurchases of common stock

     (47,707 )     (6,865 )

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     1,235       3,777  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     327,980       54,971  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents

     8,283       (138,830 )

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     28,623       150,804  
                

Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 36,906     $ 11,974  
                

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 24,438     $ 11,473  

Income taxes

     52,123       58,788  

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Activities:

    

Inventory financed by trust deed and other notes payable

   $ —       $ 2,520  

Inventory received as distributions from unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     13,248       13,162  

Deferred purchase price recorded in connection with acquisitions

     330       4,063  

Income tax benefit credited in connection with the exercise of stock options

     —         4,681  

Inventories not owned

     68,610       23,083  

Liabilities from inventories not owned

     3,790       1,254  

Minority interests

     72,400       21,829  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2006

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Standard Pacific Corp., without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for Form 10-Q. Certain information normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles has been omitted pursuant to applicable rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2006 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

Certain items in the prior period condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Standard Pacific Corp. and its subsidiaries. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

On July 27, 2005, the Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend. Stockholders of record at the close of business on August 8, 2005 received one additional share of our common stock for every one share of our common stock owned on that date. The additional shares were distributed on August 29, 2005. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts included in this Form 10-Q have been restated to reflect such stock split for all periods presented.

 

2. Earnings Per Share

We compute earnings per share in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” This statement requires the presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share for financial statement purposes. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of the potential shares outstanding, including dilutive stock options, nonvested performance shares awards and nonvested restricted stock, using the treasury stock method. The table set forth below reconciles the components of the basic earnings per share calculation to diluted earnings per share.

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,
     2006    2005
     Net Income    Shares    EPS    Net Income    Shares    EPS
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Basic earnings per share

   $ 94,757    66,862,133    $ 1.42    $ 82,115    67,403,470    $ 1.22

Effect of dilutive securities:

                 

Stock options

     —      1,841,271         —      2,138,836   

Nonvested performance share awards

     —      31,342         —      111,082   

Nonvested restricted stock

     —      35,750         —      1,172   
                                     

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 94,757    68,770,496    $ 1.38    $ 82,115    69,654,560    $ 1.18
                                     

 

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3. Stock-Based Compensation

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”) using the modified prospective transition method. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for all stock-based awards granted, modified or settled after December 31, 2002 under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Grants made prior to January 1, 2003 were accounted for under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and related Interpretations.

The adoption of SFAS 123R did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 as there were no stock-based awards for which the requisite service period had not been rendered that were accounted for under APB 25.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, we presented all tax benefits related to deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options, vesting of performance share awards and vesting of restricted stock as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. SFAS 123R requires that cash flows resulting from tax benefits related to tax deductions in excess of the compensation expense recognized for stock-based awards (excess tax benefits) be classified as financing activities in the statements of cash flows. As a result, we classified $2.1 million of excess tax benefits as financing cash inflows in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006. In accordance with SFAS 123R, no reclassification was made to our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for excess tax benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2005.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R to our stock-based compensation plans for the three months ended March 31, 2005:

 

     Three Months
Ended March 31,
2005
 
     (Dollars in
thousands, except
per share amounts)
 

Net income, as reported

   $ 82,115  

Add: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value method included in reported net income, net of related tax effects

     1,347  

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (1,386 )
        

Net income, as adjusted

   $ 82,076  
        

Earnings per share:

  

Basic—as reported

   $ 1.22  

Basic—as adjusted

   $ 1.22  

Diluted—as reported

   $ 1.18  

Diluted—as adjusted (1)

   $ 1.18  

(1) The number of diluted shares used to compute diluted earnings per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R to all of our stock-based compensation plans for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was 69,724,856.

a. Stock Options

On February 3, 2006, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors granted nine executive officers stock options to purchase 565,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $37.03, which equaled the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant. These stock options vest in three equal installments, with one-third of the stock options vesting when our stock price equals or exceeds each of $50.00, $55.00 and $60.00 per share

 

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for 5 out of 10 consecutive trading days. These stock options have a five year term.

The fair value of these stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant using the following assumptions: a dividend yield of 0.43 percent, an expected volatility of 43.57 percent, a risk-free interest rate of 4.5 percent and an expected life of 5.0 years. Based on the above assumptions, the per share fair value of these options was $15.82.

b. Performance Share Awards

Performance share awards can result in the issuance of up to a specified number of shares of our common stock (“Shares”) contingent upon the degree to which we achieve a targeted return on equity during the applicable fiscal year period and the subjective evaluation of the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors of management’s effectiveness during such period. Once issued, one-third of the Shares vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date of the original performance share award if the executive remains an employee through the vesting dates.

On January 29, 2004, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors granted eight executive officers performance share awards under our 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. The closing price of our common stock on the grant date of the 2004 awards was $23.06 per share. These performance share awards resulted in the issuance of 376,000 Shares on February 1, 2005. As of March 31, 2006, 250,672 of these Shares were vested and outstanding and 125,328 were nonvested and outstanding.

On March 18, 2005, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors granted nine executive officers performance share awards under our 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. The closing price of our common stock on the grant date of the 2005 awards was $36.92 per share. These performance share awards resulted in the issuance of 369,000 Shares on February 16, 2006, of which 123,005 Shares vested upon issuance. As of March 31, 2005, 245,995 nonvested Shares were outstanding relating to these awards.

On February 3, 2006, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors granted nine executive officers performance share awards under our 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. The targeted aggregate number of Shares to be issued pursuant to these awards is 200,000 with the maximum number of Shares that may be issued under the awards totaling 290,000. The closing price of our common stock on the grant date of the 2006 awards was $37.03 per share. Estimated compensation expense to be recognized relating to these awards is based on the targeted number of Shares. No Shares have been issued relating to these awards as of March 31, 2006.

Total compensation expense recognized related to performance share awards for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was approximately $2.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

 

4. Variable Interest Entities

We account for variable interest entities under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (“FIN 46R”). Under FIN 46R, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) is created when (i) the equity investment at risk in the entity is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by other parties, including the equity holders, (ii) the entity’s equity holders as a group either (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity or (iii) the entity’s equity holders have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests, and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of the investor with disproportionately few voting rights. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE pursuant to FIN 46R, the enterprise that is deemed to absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receive a

 

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majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both, is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. Expected losses and residual returns for VIEs are calculated based on the probability of estimated future cash flows as defined in FIN 46R (see Note 5 for further discussion).

 

5. Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following at:

 

     March 31,
2006
   December 31,
2005
     (Dollars in thousands)

Inventories owned:

     

Land and land under development

   $ 2,180,382    $ 1,801,874

Homes completed and under construction

     1,059,192      1,003,679

Model homes

     135,233      123,297
             

Total inventories owned

   $ 3,374,807    $ 2,928,850
             

Inventories not owned:

     

Land purchase and land option deposits

   $ 129,535    $ 163,083

Variable interest entities, net of deposits

     353,880      421,641

Other land option contracts, net of deposits

     4,743      5,591
             

Total inventories not owned

   $ 488,158    $ 590,315
             

Under FIN 46R, a non-refundable deposit paid to an entity is deemed to be a variable interest that will absorb some or all of the entity’s expected losses if they occur. Therefore, whenever we enter into a land option or purchase contract with an entity and make a non-refundable deposit, a VIE may have been created. If a VIE exists and we have a variable interest in that entity, FIN 46R may require us to calculate expected losses and residual returns for the VIE based on the probability of estimated future cash flows as described in FIN 46R. If we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE based on such calculations, we are required to consolidate the VIE on our balance sheet.

At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we consolidated 30 and 32 VIEs, respectively, as a result of our options to purchase land or lots from the selling entities. We made cash deposits to these VIEs totaling approximately $27.4 million and $56.0 million as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, which are included in land purchase and land option deposits in the table above. Our option deposits generally represent our maximum exposure to the land seller if we elect not to purchase the optioned property. We consolidated these VIEs because we were considered the primary beneficiary in accordance with FIN 46R. As a result, included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, were inventories not owned related to these VIEs of approximately $381.3 million and $477.7 million (which includes $27.4 million and $56.0 million in deposits), liabilities from inventories not owned of approximately $47.8 million and $43.2 million, and minority interests of approximately $306.1 million and $378.5 million, respectively. These amounts were recorded based on each VIE’s estimated fair value upon consolidation. Creditors of these VIEs, if any, have no recourse against us.

 

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6. Capitalization of Interest

The following is a summary of homebuilding interest capitalized to inventories owned and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and amortized to costs of sales and income from unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Homebuilding interest capitalized in inventories owned and investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures, beginning of period

   $ 80,988     $ 58,620  

Homebuilding interest incurred and capitalized

     31,912       20,426  

Homebuilding interest previously capitalized and amortized

     (15,975 )     (16,387 )
                

Homebuilding interest capitalized in inventories owned and investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures, end of period

   $ 96,925     $ 62,659  
                

Capitalized interest as a percentage of inventories owned and investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures, end of period

     2.7 %     2.5 %
                

 

7. Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures

We enter into land development and homebuilding joint ventures from time to time as a means of accessing lot positions, expanding our market opportunities, establishing strategic alliances, managing our risk profile and leveraging our capital base. These joint ventures are typically entered into with developers, other homebuilders, land sellers and financial partners. The tables set forth below summarize the combined financial information related to our unconsolidated land development and homebuilding joint ventures accounted for under the equity method:

 

     March 31,
2006
   December 31,
2005
     (Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

     

Cash

   $ 43,330    $ 58,335

Inventories

     1,504,219      1,480,166

Other assets

     170,256      128,927
             

Total assets

   $ 1,717,805    $ 1,667,428
             

Liabilities and Equity:

     

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 210,388    $ 170,808

Construction loans and trust deed notes payable

     675,413      658,160

Equity

     832,004      838,460
             

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 1,717,805    $ 1,667,428
             

Our share of equity shown above was approximately $263.7 million and $282.3 million at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we had advances outstanding of approximately $4.6 million and $3.5 million to these unconsolidated joint ventures, which were included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities balances in the table above. Additionally, as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, we had approximately $2.1 million and $0 of homebuilding interest capitalized to investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.

 

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     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Revenues

   $ 88,862     $ 64,260  

Cost of sales and expenses

     (58,560 )     (45,149 )
                

Net income

   $ 30,302     $ 19,111  
                

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures as presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflects our proportionate share of the income of these unconsolidated land development and homebuilding joint ventures. Our ownership interests in the joint ventures vary but are generally less than or equal to 50 percent.

 

8. Warranty Costs

Estimated future direct warranty costs are accrued and charged to cost of sales in the period when the related homebuilding revenues are recognized. Amounts accrued are based upon historical experience rates. Indirect warranty overhead salaries and related costs are charged to cost of sales in the period incurred. We periodically assess the adequacy of accrued warranty and adjust the amounts recorded if necessary. Accrued warranty is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in our accrued warranty are detailed in the table set forth below:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Accrued warranty, beginning of the period

   $ 29,903     $ 23,560  

Warranty costs accrued and other adjustments during the period

     3,799       5,254  

Warranty costs paid during the period

     (3,901 )     (3,491 )
                

Accrued warranty, end of the period

   $ 29,801     $ 25,323  
                

 

9. Revolving Credit Facility

On March 31, 2006, we exercised the accordion feature under our revolving credit facility increasing the commitment under the revolving credit facility from $925 million to $1.1 billion. As of March 31, 2006, we had $590.0 million in borrowings outstanding and had issued $80.1 million in letters of credit under the revolving credit facility, leaving in excess of $400 million in availability under the revolving credit facility at such date.

 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to customary obligations associated with entering into contracts for the purchase of land and improved homesites. These purchase contracts typically require a cash deposit or delivery of a letter of credit, and the purchase of properties under these contracts is generally contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the sellers, including obtaining applicable property and development entitlements. As of March 31, 2006, we had cash deposits and letters of credit outstanding of approximately $105.5 million on land purchase contracts having a total remaining purchase price of $1,308.0 million. Approximately $258.6 million of the remaining purchase price is included in inventories not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In addition, we utilize option contracts with land sellers and third-party financial entities as a method of acquiring land. Option contracts generally require the payment of a non-refundable cash deposit or the issuance of a letter of credit for the right to acquire lots over a specified period of time at predetermined

 

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prices. We generally have the right at our discretion to terminate our obligations under these option agreements by forfeiting our cash deposit or by repaying amounts drawn under the letter of credit with no further financial responsibility to the land seller. In some instances, we may also expend funds for due diligence, development and construction activities with respect to optioned land prior to takedown, which we will effectively forfeit should we not exercise the option. As of March 31, 2006, we had cash deposits and letters of credit outstanding of approximately $58.7 million on option contracts having a total remaining purchase price of approximately $868.4 million. Approximately $83.6 million of the remaining purchase price is included in inventories not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

We also enter into land development and homebuilding joint ventures. These joint ventures typically obtain secured acquisition, development and construction financing. At March 31, 2006, our unconsolidated joint ventures had borrowings outstanding of approximately $675.4 million that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and equity that totaled $832.0 million. We and our joint venture partners generally provide credit enhancements to these borrowings in the form of loan-to-value maintenance agreements, which require us under certain circumstances to repay the venture’s borrowings to the extent such borrowings plus construction completion costs exceed a specified percentage of the value of the property securing the loan. Either a decrease in the value of the property securing the loan or an increase in construction completion costs could trigger this payment obligation. Typically, we share these obligations with our other partners and, in some instances, these obligations are subject to limitations on the amount that we could be required to pay down. As of March 31, 2006, approximately $437.9 million of our unconsolidated joint venture borrowings were subject to these credit enhancements by us and our partners (exclusive of credit enhancements of our partners with respect to which we are not liable).

We and our joint venture partners are also generally obligated to the project lenders to complete land development improvements and the construction of planned homes if the joint venture does not perform the required development and construction. Provided we and the other joint venture partners are in compliance with these completion obligations, the project lenders would be obligated to fund these improvements through any financing commitments available under the applicable joint venture development and construction loans. In addition, we and our joint venture partners have from time to time provided unsecured environmental indemnities to joint venture project lenders. In some instances, these indemnities are subject to caps. In each case, we have performed due diligence on potential environmental risks. These indemnities obligate us to reimburse the project lenders for claims related to environmental matters for which they are held responsible.

Additionally, we and our joint venture partners have agreed to indemnify third party surety providers with respect to performance bonds issued on behalf of certain of our joint ventures. If a joint venture does not perform its obligations, the surety bond could be called. If these surety bonds are called and the joint venture fails to reimburse the surety, we and our joint venture partners would be obligated to indemnify the surety. These surety indemnity arrangements are generally joint and several obligations with our joint venture partners. As of March 31, 2006, there were approximately $168.0 million of surety bonds outstanding subject to these indemnity arrangements by us and our partners.

We commit to making mortgage loans to our homebuyers through our mortgage financing subsidiary, Family Lending Services. Mortgage loans in process for which interest rates were committed to borrowers totaled approximately $67.6 million at March 31, 2006 and carried a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6.4 percent. Interest rate risks related to these obligations are generally mitigated by Family Lending preselling the loans to third party investors or through its interest rate hedging program. As of March 31, 2006, Family Lending had approximately $143.7 million of closed mortgage loans held for sale and mortgage loans in process that were originated on a non-presold basis, of which approximately $132.4 million were hedged by forward sale commitments of mortgage-backed securities. In addition, as of March 31, 2006, Family Lending held approximately $17.8 million in closed mortgage loans that were presold to third party investors subject to completion of the investors’ administrative review of the applicable loan documents.

 

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11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On March 29, 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) regarding the Staff’s interpretation of share-based payments. This interpretation expresses the views of the Staff regarding the interaction between SFAS 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations and provide the Staff’s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. We adopted SAB 107 in connection with our adoption of SFAS 123R. The adoption of SAB 107 did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

On June 29, 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 04-5, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” (“EITF 04-5”). The scope of EITF 04-5 is limited to limited partnerships or similar entities (such as limited liability companies that have governing provisions that are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership) that are not variable interest entities under FIN 46R and provides a new framework for addressing when a general partner in a limited partnership, or managing member in the case of a limited liability company, controls the entity and, as a result, consolidation of the entity may be required. EITF 04-5 was effective after June 29, 2005 for new entities formed after such date and for existing entities for which the agreements are subsequently modified and was effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006 for all other entities. The initial adoption of EITF 04-5 for new entities formed after June 29, 2005, and the adoption for new entities formed prior to June 29, 2006 did not have a material impact on our financial position. Since we recognize our proportionate share of joint venture earnings and losses under the equity method of accounting, the adoption of EITF 04-5 did not impact our consolidated net income.

 

12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

On February 22, 2006, our wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries (“Guarantor Subsidiaries”), other than our financial services subsidiary, title services subsidiary, and certain other immaterial subsidiaries (collectively, “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) guaranteed our outstanding senior notes payable and senior subordinated notes payable. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. Presented below are the condensed consolidated financial statements for our Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Separate financial statements and other disclosures specific to each guarantor subsidiary are not presented separately because management has determined such separate financial statements are not material to investors to evaluate the sufficiency of the guarantee.

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.
 

Homebuilding:

          

Revenues

   $ 430,999     $ 448,021     $ —       $ —       $ 879,020  

Cost of sales

     (295,525 )     (324,274 )     —         —         (619,799 )
                                        

Gross margin

     135,474       123,747       —         —         259,221  
                                        

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (54,289 )     (60,179 )     —         —         (114,468 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     4,290       2,287       —         —         6,577  

Equity income of subsidiaries

     44,888       —         —         (44,888 )     —    

Other income

     705       559       —         —         1,264  
                                        

Homebuilding pretax income

     131,068       66,414       —         (44,888 )     152,594  
                                        

Financial Services:

          

Revenues

     —         —         4,310       —         4,310  

Expenses

     —         —         (4,373 )     —         (4,373 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         667       —         —         667  

Other income (expense)

     (173 )     218       173       —         218  
                                        

Financial services pretax income

     (173 )     885       110       —         822  
                                        

Income before taxes

     130,895       67,299       110       (44,888 )     153,416  

Provision for income taxes

     (36,138 )     (22,533 )     12       —         (58,659 )
                                        

Net Income

   $ 94,757     $ 44,766     $ 122     $ (44,888 )   $ 94,757  
                                        

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.
 

Homebuilding:

          

Revenues

   $ 445,502     $ 390,844     $ —       $ —       $ 836,346  

Cost of sales

     (316,541 )     (302,638 )     —         —         (619,179 )
                                        

Gross margin

     128,961       88,206       —         —         217,167  
                                        

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (45,437 )     (46,922 )     —         —         (92,359 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     1,899       2,458       —         —         4,357  

Equity income of subsidiaries

     33,520       —         —         (33,520 )     —    

Other income

     351       1,397       —         —         1,748  
                                        

Homebuilding pretax income

     119,294       45,139       —         (33,520 )     130,913  
                                        

Financial Services:

          

Revenues

     —         —         3,856       —         3,856  

Expenses

     —         —         (3,766 )     —         (3,766 )

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         439       —         —         439  

Other income (expense)

     (63 )     106       63       —         106  
                                        

Financial services pretax income

     (63 )     545       153       —         635  
                                        

Income before taxes

     119,231       45,684       153       (33,520 )     131,548  

Provision for income taxes

     (37,116 )     (12,294 )     (23 )     —         (49,433 )
                                        

Net Income

   $ 82,115     $ 33,390     $ 130     $ (33,520 )   $ 82,115  
                                        

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

MARCH 31, 2006

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.

ASSETS

           

Homebuilding:

           

Cash and equivalents

   $ 25,074    $ 1,023     $ 6     $ —       $ 26,103

Trade and other receivables

     897,975      (840,589 )     (6,131 )     —         51,255

Inventories:

           

Owned

     1,743,467      1,622,597       8,743       —         3,374,807

Not owned

     308,302      179,856       —         —         488,158

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     173,060      97,315       —         —         270,375

Investments in subsidiaries

     912,303      —         —         (912,303 )     —  

Deferred income taxes

     51,653      —         —         387       52,040

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

     3,083      117,494       —         —         120,577

Other assets

     49,347      18,208       26       —         67,581
                                     
     4,164,264      1,195,904       2,644       (911,916 )     4,450,896
                                     

Financial Services:

           

Cash and equivalents

     —        —         10,803       —         10,803

Mortgage loans held for sale

     —        —         116,008       —         116,008

Other assets

     —        —         3,945       (387 )     3,558
                                     
     —        —         130,756       (387 )     130,369
                                     

Total Assets

   $ 4,164,264    $ 1,195,904     $ 133,400     $ (912,303 )   $ 4,581,265
                                     

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

           

Homebuilding:

           

Accounts payable

   $ 55,459    $ 52,127     $ 8     $ —       $ 107,594

Accrued liabilities

     221,320      70,158       28       1,647       293,153

Liabilities from inventories not owned

     8,514      44,013       —         —         52,527

Revolving credit facility

     590,000      —         —         —         590,000

Trust deed and other notes payable

     46,315      31,172       —         —         77,487

Senior notes payable

     1,099,175      —         —         —         1,099,175

Senior subordinated notes payable

     149,150      —         —         —         149,150
                                     
     2,169,933      197,470       36       1,647       2,369,086
                                     

Financial Services:

           

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     —        —         3,625       (1,647 )     1,978

Mortgage credit facilities

     —        —         111,148       —         111,148
                                     
     —        —         114,773       (1,647 )     113,126
                                     

Total Liabilities

     2,169,933      197,470       114,809       —         2,482,212
                                     

Minority Interests

     201,366      104,722       —         —         306,088

Stockholders’ Equity:

           

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     1,792,965      893,712       18,591       (912,303 )     1,792,965
                                     

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 4,164,264    $ 1,195,904     $ 133,400     $ (912,303 )   $ 4,581,265
                                     

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2005

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Consolidating
Adjustments
    Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.

ASSETS

            

Homebuilding:

            

Cash and equivalents

   $ 16,911    $ 1,907     $ 6    $ —       $ 18,824

Trade and other receivables

     799,089      (726,534 )     2,431      —         74,986

Inventories:

            

Owned

     1,458,498      1,470,352       —        —         2,928,850

Not owned

     357,609      232,706       —        —         590,315

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

     184,600      101,160       —        —         285,760

Investments in subsidiaries

     868,355      —         —        (868,355 )     —  

Deferred income taxes

     58,240      —         —        441       58,681

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

     3,108      117,288       —        —         120,396

Other assets

     44,893      15,133       26      —         60,052
                                    
     3,791,303      1,212,012       2,463      (867,914 )     4,137,864
                                    

Financial Services:

            

Cash and equivalents

     —        —         9,799      —         9,799

Mortgage loans held for sale

     —        —         129,835      —         129,835

Other assets

     —        —         3,785      (441 )     3,344
                                    
     —        —         143,419      (441 )     142,978
                                    

Total Assets

   $ 3,791,303    $ 1,212,012     $ 145,882    $ (868,355 )   $ 4,280,842
                                    

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

Homebuilding:

            

Accounts payable

   $ 65,830    $ 49,252     $ —      $ —       $ 115,082

Accrued liabilities

     266,348      77,205       28      1,713       345,294

Liabilities from inventories not owned

     10,764      37,973       —        —         48,737

Revolving credit facility

     183,100      —         —        —         183,100

Trust deed and other notes payable

     46,315      50,716       —        —         97,031

Senior notes payable

     1,099,153      —         —        —         1,099,153

Senior subordinated notes payable

     149,124      —         —        —         149,124
                                    
     1,820,634      215,146       28      1,713       2,037,521
                                    

Financial Services:

            

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     —        —         3,959      (1,713 )     2,246

Mortgage credit facilities

     —        —         123,426      —         123,426
                                    
     —        —         127,385      (1,713 )     125,672
                                    

Total Liabilities

     1,820,634      215,146       127,413      —         2,163,193
                                    

Minority Interests

     231,510      146,980       —        —         378,490

Stockholders’ Equity:

            

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     1,739,159      849,886       18,469      (868,355 )     1,739,159
                                    

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 3,791,303    $ 1,212,012     $ 145,882    $ (868,355 )   $ 4,280,842
                                    

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating
Adjustments
   Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

           

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ (339,935 )   $ 26,929     $ 13,471     $ —      $ (299,535 )
                                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

           

Net cash paid for acquisitions

     (6,368 )     —         —         —        (6,368 )

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     (34,825 )     (6,707 )     —         —        (41,532 )

Capital distributions and repayments of advances from unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     30,689       400       —         —        31,089  

Net additions to property and equipment

     (1,200 )     (1,962 )     (189 )     —        (3,351 )
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (11,704 )     (8,269 )     (189 )     —        (20,162 )
                                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

           

Net proceeds from revolving credit facility

     406,900       —         —         —        406,900  

Principal payments on trust deed and other notes payable

     —         (19,544 )     —         —        (19,544 )

Net payments on mortgage credit facilities

     —         —         (12,278 )     —        (12,278 )

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     2,068       —         —         —        2,068  

Dividends paid

     (2,694 )     —         —         —        (2,694 )

Repurchases of common stock

     (47,707 )     —         —         —        (47,707 )

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     1,235       —         —         —        1,235  
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     359,802       (19,544 )     (12,278 )     —        327,980  
                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents

     8,163       (884 )     1,004       —        8,283  

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     16,911       1,907       9,805       —        28,623  
                                       

Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 25,074     $ 1,023     $ 10,809     $ —      $ 36,906  
                                       

 

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STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Standard
Pacific Corp.
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Consolidating
Adjustments
   Consolidated
Standard
Pacific Corp.
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

           

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ (122,617 )   $ 17,574     $ 6,443     $ —      $ (98,600 )
                                       

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

           

Net cash paid for acquisitions

     (41,233 )     —         —         —        (41,233 )

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     (43,803 )     (22,748 )     —         —        (66,551 )

Capital distributions and repayments of advances from unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures

     3,613       10,813       —         —        14,426  

Net additions to property and equipment

     (1,137 )     (537 )     (169 )     —        (1,843 )
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (82,560 )     (12,472 )     (169 )     —        (95,201 )
                                       

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

           

Net proceeds from revolving credit facility

     77,200       —         —         —        77,200  

Principal payments on trust deed and other notes payable

     —         (4,672 )     —         —        (4,672 )

Net payments on mortgage credit facilities

     —         —         (11,771 )     —        (11,771 )

Dividends paid

     (2,698 )     —         —         —        (2,698 )

Repurchases of common stock

     (6,865 )     —         —         —        (6,865 )

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     3,777       —         —         —        3,777  
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     71,414       (4,672 )     (11,771 )     —        54,971  
                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents

     (133,763 )     430       (5,497 )     —        (138,830 )

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     140,796       898       9,110       —        150,804  
                                       

Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 7,033     $ 1,328     $ 3,613     $ —      $ 11,974  
                                       

 

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13. Subsequent Event

On May 5, 2006, we entered into a $100 million Senior Term Loan A and a $250 million Senior Term Loan B (collectively, the “Term Loans”). The Term Loans rank equally with borrowings under our revolving credit facility and our senior public notes (the Term Loans, our revolving credit facility and our senior public notes collectively referred to herein as our “Senior Indebtedness”). So long as Term Loan B remains outstanding, all of our Senior Indebtedness will be secured on an equal and ratable basis by the pledge of the stock or other ownership interests of certain of our homebuilding subsidiaries. At such time as Term Loan B is repaid in full, the pledge will terminate with respect to all of the Senior Indebtedness. The Term Loan A and Term Loan B will mature on May 5, 2011 and May 5, 2013, respectively. The Term Loans bear interest at LIBOR based pricing. Interest payment dates for the Term Loans vary based on the duration of the applicable LIBOR contracts or prime based borrowings but at a minimum are paid quarterly. The Term Loans are prepayable at our option, with the Term Loan B having a prepayment penalty, under certain circumstances, if repaid within the first year after issuance. Net proceeds from the Term Loans were used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility. As of May 5, 2006, after using the proceeds from the Term Loans to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility, we had $416.0 million in borrowings outstanding and had issued $80.2 million in letters of credit under the revolving credit facility.

On May 5, 2006, we amended our revolving credit facility with our bank group to, among other things, increase the accordion provision allowing us, at our option, to increase the total aggregate commitment under the revolving credit facility up to $1.5 billion, subject to certain conditions, including the availability of additional bank lending commitments.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Selected Financial Information

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2006     2005    

Percent

Change

 
     (Dollars in thousands,
except per share amounts)
       

Homebuilding:

      

Revenues

   $ 879,020     $ 836,346     5 %

Cost of sales

     (619,799 )     (619,179 )   0 %
                  

Gross margin

     259,221       217,167     19 %
                  

Gross margin percentage

     29.5 %     26.0 %  
                  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (114,468 )     (92,359 )   24 %

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     6,577       4,357     51 %

Other income

     1,264       1,748     (28 )%
                  

Homebuilding pretax income

     152,594       130,913     17 %
                  

Financial Services:

      

Revenues

     4,310       3,856     12 %

Expenses

     (4,373 )     (3,766 )   16 %

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     667       439     52 %

Other income

     218       106     106 %
                  

Financial services pretax income

     822       635     29 %
                  

Income before taxes

     153,416       131,548     17 %

Provision for income taxes

     (58,659 )     (49,433 )   19 %
                  

Net Income

   $ 94,757     $ 82,115     15 %
                  

Earnings Per Share:

      

Basic

   $ 1.42     $ 1.22     16 %

Diluted

   $ 1.38     $ 1.18     17 %

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ (299,535 )   $ (98,600 )  
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   $ (20,162 )   $ (95,201 )  
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   $ 327,980     $ 54,971    
                  

Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA(1)

   $ 195,965     $ 145,533    
                  

(1) Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA means net income (plus cash distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures) before (a) income taxes, (b) expensing of previously capitalized interest included in cost of sales, (c) material noncash impairment charges, if any, (d) homebuilding depreciation and amortization, (e) amortization of stock-based compensation, (f) income from unconsolidated joint ventures and (g) income (loss) from financial services subsidiary. Other companies may calculate Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA (or similarly titled measures) differently. We believe Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA information is useful to investors as a measure of our ability to service debt and obtain financing. However, it should be noted that Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA is not a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measure. Due to the significance of the GAAP components excluded, Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or any other operating or liquidity performance measure prescribed by GAAP.

 

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The tables set forth below reconcile net cash used in operating activities and net income, calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in
thousands)
 

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (299,535 )   $ (98,600 )

Add:

    

Income taxes

     58,659       49,433  

Expensing of previously capitalized interest included in cost of sales

     15,803       14,117  

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     2,068       —    

Less:

    

Income (loss) from financial services subsidiary

     (63 )     90  

Depreciation and amortization from financial services subsidiary

     147       145  

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trade and other receivables

     (37,558 )     11,175  

Inventories-owned

     438,977       109,095  

Inventories-not owned

     (33,547 )     18,162  

Deferred income taxes

     (6,641 )     (3,464 )

Other assets

     6,030       4,775  

Accounts payable

     7,488       (560 )

Accrued liabilities

     44,305       41,635  
                

Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA

   $ 195,965     $ 145,533  
                
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in
thousands)
 

Net income

   $ 94,757     $ 82,115  

Add:

    

Cash distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     26,259       1,574  

Income taxes

     58,659       49,433  

Expensing of previously capitalized interest included in cost of sales

     15,803       14,117  

Homebuilding depreciation and amortization

     1,521       1,023  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

     6,147       2,157  

Less:

    

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures

     7,244       4,796  

Income (loss) from financial services subsidiary

     (63 )     90  
                

Adjusted Homebuilding EBITDA

   $ 195,965     $ 145,533  
                

 

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Selected Operating Data

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     2006    2005

New homes delivered:

     

Southern California

     451      330

Northern California

     168      361
             

Total California

     619      691
             

Florida

     717      818

Arizona

     359      442

Carolinas

     236      168

Texas

     432      136

Colorado

     110      106
             

Consolidated total

     2,473      2,361
             

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1):

     

Southern California

     27      10

Northern California

     6      35

Arizona

     6      1
             

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

     39      46
             

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

     2,512      2,407
             

Average selling prices of homes delivered:

     

California (excluding joint ventures)

   $ 696,000    $ 708,000

Florida

   $ 264,000    $ 206,000

Arizona (excluding joint venture)

   $ 268,000    $ 195,000

Carolinas

   $ 178,000    $ 157,000

Texas

   $ 190,000    $ 227,000

Colorado

   $ 314,000    $ 301,000

Consolidated (excluding joint ventures)

   $ 354,000    $ 353,000

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1)

   $ 815,000    $ 659,000

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

   $ 361,000    $ 359,000

Net new orders:

     

Southern California

     497      508

Northern California

     114      278
             

Total California

     611      786
             

Florida

     451      750

Arizona

     488      516

Carolinas

     235      259

Texas

     579      280

Colorado

     156      152
             

Consolidated total

     2,520      2,743
             

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1):

     

Southern California

     5      39

Northern California

     17      41

Arizona

     —        2

Illinois

     11      —  
             

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

     33      82
             

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

     2,553      2,825
             

(1) Numbers presented regarding unconsolidated joint ventures reflect total deliveries, average selling prices, total orders, average selling communities and total backlog of such joint ventures. Our ownership interests in these joint ventures vary but are generally less than or equal to 50 percent.

 

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Selected Operating Data – (continued)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     2006    2005

Average number of selling communities during the period:

     

Southern California

     32      25

Northern California

     13      16
             

Total California

     45      41
             

Florida

     46      53

Arizona

     28      14

Carolinas

     17      19

Texas

     39      25

Colorado

     12      12
             

Consolidated total

     187      164
             

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1):

     

Southern California

     1      1

Northern California

     5      3

Arizona

     —        1

Illinois

     1      —  
             

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

     7      5
             

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

     194      169
             
      At March 31,
     2006    2005

Backlog (in homes):

     

Southern California

     1,084      879

Northern California

     244      656
             

Total California

     1,328      1,535
             

Florida

     2,010      2,735

Arizona

     1,547      1,530

Carolinas

     206      256

Texas

     976      414

Colorado

     256      257
             

Consolidated total

     6,323      6,727
             

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1):

     

Southern California

     75      54

Northern California

     54      125

Arizona

     25      4

Illinois

     43      —  
             

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

     197      183
             

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

     6,520      6,910
             

Backlog (estimated dollar value in thousands):

     

Southern California

   $ 801,664    $ 579,906

Northern California

     179,432      455,427
             

Total California

     981,096      1,035,333
             

Florida

     571,452      654,814

Arizona

     504,728      320,567

Carolinas

     38,818      39,042

Texas

     193,445      90,588

Colorado

     81,522      91,906
             

Consolidated Total

     2,371,061      2,232,250
             

Unconsolidated joint ventures(1):

     

Southern California

     42,821      45,728

Northern California

     38,351      85,880

Arizona

     7,526      1,141

Illinois

     18,705      —  
             

Total unconsolidated joint ventures

     107,403      132,749
             

Total (including joint ventures)(1)

   $ 2,478,464    $ 2,364,999
             

 

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Selected Operating Data – (continued)

 

     At March 31,
     2006      2005

Building sites owned or controlled:

       

Southern California

   15,243      13,618

Northern California

   8,630      5,662
           

Total California

   23,873      19,280
           

Florida

   15,313      14,084

Arizona

   12,003      10,477

Carolinas

   5,269      4,075

Texas

   10,835      3,111

Colorado

   1,523      1,839

Nevada

   3,019      —  

Illinois

   220      —  
           

Total (including joint ventures)

   72,055      52,866
           

Total building sites owned

   38,912      26,910

Total building sites optioned or subject to contract

   21,368      16,494

Total joint venture lots

   11,775      9,462
           

Total (including joint ventures)

   72,055      52,866
           

Completed and unsold homes:

       

Consolidated

   378      173

Joint ventures

   —        5
           

Total (including joint ventures)

   378      178
           

Homes under construction:

       

Consolidated

   6,618      5,737

Joint ventures

   552      158
           

Total (including joint ventures)

   7,170      5,895
           

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those that impact our most critical accounting policies. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that the accounting policies related to the following accounts or activities are those that are most critical to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require the more significant judgments and estimates:

 

    Business combinations and goodwill;

 

    Variable interest entities;

 

    Limited partnerships and limited liability companies;

 

    Unconsolidated homebuilding and land development joint ventures;

 

    Cost of sales;

 

    Inventories;

 

    Warranty accruals; and

 

    Insurance and litigation accruals.

For a more detailed description of these critical accounting policies, refer to Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Stock Split

On July 27, 2005, our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend. Stockholders of record at the close of business on August 8, 2005 received one additional share of our common stock for every one share of our common stock owned on that date. The additional shares were distributed on August 29, 2005. Accordingly, all share and per share amounts included in this Form 10-Q have been restated to reflect such stock split for all periods presented.

Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2005

Overview

Net income for the 2006 first quarter increased 15 percent to $94.8 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to $82.1 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, for the year earlier period. The increase in net income was driven primarily by a 17 percent increase in homebuilding pretax income to $152.6 million, which was partially offset by a 60 basis point increase in our effective tax rate.

The significant increase in homebuilding pretax income reflected the impact on our business of a number of positive economic factors and demographic trends combined with the positive results from our growth initiatives in our existing markets and expansion into new geographic markets over the past seven years. Historically low mortgage interest rates and a wide variety of available mortgage products combined with steady or improving employment levels in most of our larger markets helped drive demand for new housing through the latter half of 2005. Demand for new homes was also supported by a number of positive demographic factors such as the aging baby boomers who are in their peak earnings and housing consumption years, increasing inflows of immigrants into the United States, and the entrance of the echo boom generation into the work force and household formation years. At the same time, we have experienced growing constraints on the availability of buildable land in many of our markets, which also contributed to increased home prices. It should be noted, however, that we have seen demand for new

 

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homes slow down in most of our markets, particularly our largest markets in California, Florida and Arizona, since the latter half of 2005 resulting in a decline in new home order activity.

For the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2006, our return on average stockholders’ equity was 28.1 percent, which represented a 100 basis point reduction over the prior year rate, albeit still a very healthy rate of return. Investors frequently use this financial measure as a means to assess management’s effectiveness in creating stockholder value through enhancing profitability and managing asset utilization. Management is also focused on generating strong financial returns, including our return on average stockholders’ equity, in both its strategic decision making and day to day management of operations.

Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 include the results of our Bakersfield, California operations acquired during the first quarter of 2005 and our San Antonio, Texas operations, which we commenced as a start-up in March 2005 and supplemented through the acquisition of a local homebuilder in the third quarter of 2005.

Our updated outlook for 2006 reflects our operating results and new order activity to date combined with our backlog at March 31, 2006. We are targeting 12,300 new home deliveries, excluding 475 joint venture deliveries, and homebuilding revenues of approximately $4.8 billion for 2006.

Homebuilding

Homebuilding pretax income for the 2006 first quarter increased 17 percent to $152.6 million from $130.9 million in the year earlier period. The increase in pretax income was driven by a 5 percent increase in homebuilding revenues and a 350 basis point improvement in our homebuilding gross margin percentage. These positive factors were partially offset by a 200 basis point increase in our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) rate, primarily reflecting our growing operations outside of California and the moderating market conditions in many of our markets.

Homebuilding revenues for the 2006 first quarter increased 5 percent to $879.0 million from $836.3 million in the year earlier period. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to a 5 percent increase in new home deliveries (exclusive of joint ventures), combined with a slight increase in our consolidated average home price to $354,000.

The 5 percent increase in new home deliveries companywide was influenced by the following regional operations. During the 2006 first quarter, we delivered 619 new homes in California (exclusive of joint ventures), a 10 percent decrease from the 2005 first quarter. Deliveries increased 37 percent in Southern California to 451 new homes (excluding 27 joint venture deliveries) reflecting the rebound in order activity last year. Deliveries were down 53 percent in Northern California to 168 new homes (excluding 6 joint venture deliveries) and primarily reflects the decrease in new home orders we began to experience in the first half of 2005 resulting in part from a decrease in the number of active selling communities during that period, particularly in the San Francisco Bay area. In Florida, we delivered 717 new homes in the first quarter of 2006, representing a 12 percent year-over-year decline. The lower Florida delivery total was due to a modest decrease in new orders in the state last year combined with delivery delays as a result of tight labor and material conditions. We delivered 359 homes (excluding 6 joint venture deliveries) during the 2006 first quarter in Arizona, a 19 percent decrease from the 2005 first quarter. The decrease in new home deliveries was due to a modest decline in new orders in the state last year as a result of our decision to intentionally allocate sales during most of 2005 due to lengthening construction cycle times. In the Carolinas, deliveries were up 40 percent to 236 new homes driven primarily by order growth from new community openings and improving market conditions. New home deliveries were up 218 percent in Texas to 432 new homes, driven by new community growth and improving market conditions in Dallas and Austin, combined with the delivery of 204 homes from our new San Antonio division. Deliveries were up 4 percent in Colorado to 110 new homes for the quarter.

 

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During the 2006 first quarter, our average home price increased slightly to $354,000. Although our consolidated average home price remained essentially unchanged from the year earlier period, the regional average home prices changed as follows. Our average home price in California was $696,000 for the first quarter of 2006, a 2 percent decrease from the year earlier period. The slightly lower average home price was primarily due to a greater mix of deliveries from our Southern California divisions, which include the more affordable markets of the Inland Empire, Ventura and Bakersfield. Our average price in Florida was up 28 percent from the year ago period to $264,000 and primarily reflects the impact of general price increases throughout the state combined with a shift in product mix. Our average price in Arizona was up 37 percent to $268,000, primarily reflecting the strong level of price increases experienced in Phoenix during 2004 and much of 2005. Our average price was up 13 percent in the Carolinas and primarily reflected a change in delivery mix. Our average price in Texas was down 16 percent, reflecting a strategic shift in our product mix to more affordable homes in the state and the addition of San Antonio in September 2005. The average home price in our new San Antonio division was $146,000.

Our 2006 first quarter homebuilding gross margin percentage was up 350 basis points year-over-year to 29.5 percent. The increase in the year-over-year gross margin percentage was driven primarily by a slightly higher margin in California and meaningfully higher margins in Florida and Arizona. Margins in the Carolinas, Texas and Colorado continue to improve but are still below our company-wide average. The higher overall gross margin percentage reflected our ability to raise home prices in most of our California markets during much of 2005 as a result of healthy housing demand combined with a constrained supply of buildable land. The higher year-over-year margins in Florida and Arizona reflected strong demand for new homes during 2004 and most of 2005.

Consistent with our expectations, SG&A (including corporate G&A) for the 2006 first quarter increased 200 basis points to 13.0 percent of homebuilding revenues, compared to 11.0 percent for the 2005 first quarter. The higher level of SG&A expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenues was due to (1) the shifting geographic mix of our deliveries, where our non-California operations generally incur higher levels of SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues, (2) an increase in equity-based compensation, including the cost of expensing stock options and other share-based awards, (3) overhead incurred in connection with our start-up operations in San Antonio, Bakersfield, the Central Valley of California and Las Vegas, and (4) increased levels of sales and marketing expenses, including outside sales commissions and advertising, as a result of the generally moderating level of new housing demand.

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was up $2.2 million for the 2006 first quarter to $6.6 million. For the quarter, $4.2 million of joint venture income was generated from new home deliveries while $2.4 million was generated from land sales to other builders. Deliveries from our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures totaled 39 new homes in the 2006 first quarter versus 46 last year.

New orders companywide for the first quarter of 2006 totaled 2,520 homes (excluding 33 from unconsolidated joint ventures), an 8 percent decrease from the 2005 first quarter. The dollar value of our 2006 first quarter orders was essentially flat compared to the year earlier period. The overall decline in unit orders resulted from the slowing of demand in many of our markets from the unsustainable pace of the past few years combined with the delay in a number of new community openings during the quarter due to weather and processing-related delays.

Excluding joint ventures, new home orders were off slightly year over year in Southern California on a 28 percent higher average community count. The lower level of sales activity in Southern California was due to: (1) a softening in buyer demand, most notably in San Diego and Orange County, (2) reduced product availability in our Los Angeles division, and (3) an increase in our cancellation rate to more normalized levels. However, new orders were up year over year, in the Inland Empire, our largest and most affordable division in the region, and in Ventura County. In Northern California, new home orders were down 59 percent on a 19 percent lower average community count. The year-over-year decrease in new home orders during the 2006 first quarter reflected a slowdown in order activity that began in the latter half of 2005 from the robust pace experienced in 2004 and the first half of 2005, combined with a reduction in

 

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the number of active selling communities. The decrease in community count is particularly pronounced in our South Bay division where we experienced rapid sellouts in 2004 and 2005 and where a number of our new projects are targeted for 2006. While there was a noticeable slowing of demand in Sacramento in the second half of 2005, orders from our new Sacramento projects during the quarter were generally good.

New home orders were down 40 percent in Florida on a 13 percent lower community count. A number of factors contributed to the year-over-year decrease in Florida order activity: (1) a softening in buyer demand, most notably in South Florida and Southwest Florida, (2) reduced product availability in our Orlando and Jacksonville divisions, (3) continued intentional slowing of orders in certain circumstances in Tampa to better align production and sales, and (4) a modest increase in our cancellation rate.

In Arizona, new home orders were down 5 percent on a 100 percent higher average community count. The Phoenix market has clearly moderated from the unsustainable pace of the last few years. However, we believe that absorption levels for new homes are returning to a more normal level accompanied by a generally normal level of cancellations.

Orders were down 9 percent in the Carolinas on an 11 percent lower community count, and up 107 percent in Texas on a 56 percent higher average community count. The Texas total for the 2006 first quarter includes 251 new home orders from 17 communities generated from our new San Antonio division. In Colorado, orders were up 3 percent on a flat community count. Housing market conditions in our Carolina and Texas markets are improving compared to the year earlier period, while housing market conditions in Colorado still remain challenging. In addition, we generated 11 orders during the 2006 first quarter from our new homebuilding joint venture in Chicago.

Our cancellation rate (excluding joint ventures) for the 2006 first quarter was 24 percent, up from the year earlier rate of 17 percent, but down slightly from the 2005 fourth quarter. Our cancellation rate was generally higher year over year in California, Florida and Arizona, ranging from approximately 20 percent in Arizona to 30 percent in California.

The 2006 first quarter backlog of 6,323 presold homes (excluding 197 joint venture homes) was valued at $2.4 billion (excluding $107 million of joint venture backlog), an increase of 6 percent from the March 31, 2005 backlog value.

We ended the quarter with 195 active selling communities (excluding 7 joint venture communities), a 17 percent increase over the year earlier period. We are projecting to open approximately 140 to 145 new communities during 2006 compared to 92 last year with the openings weighted more toward the second half of the year. As a result, we are targeting 215 active communities by mid year and 245 by the end of 2006.

Financial Services

In the 2006 first quarter, we generated a pretax loss of $63,000 versus a modest profit in the same period last year from our financial services subsidiary, which currently offers mortgage-banking services to our homebuyers in California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado and South Florida. The slight loss was primarily driven by lower margins on loans sold.

Financial services joint venture income, which is derived from mortgage banking joint ventures with third party financial institutions operating in conjunction with our homebuilding divisions in the Carolinas, and Tampa, Orlando and Southwestern Florida, was up 52 percent to $667,000. The higher level of income was primarily due to an increase in the combined number of new home deliveries in these markets.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal uses of cash have been for land acquisitions, construction and development expenditures, operating expenses, market expansion (including acquisitions), investments in land development and homebuilding joint ventures, principal and interest payments on debt, share repurchases, and dividends to our stockholders. Cash requirements have been met by internally generated funds, outside borrowings, including our public note offerings and by our bank revolving credit facility, land option contracts, joint venture financings, land seller notes, assessment district bond financings, and through the sale of our common equity through public offerings. To a lesser extent, capital has been provided through the issuance of common stock as acquisition consideration as well as from proceeds received upon the exercise of employee stock options. In addition, our mortgage financing subsidiary requires funding to finance its mortgage lending operations. Its cash needs are funded from mortgage credit facilities and internally generated funds. Based on our current business plan and market conditions, we believe that these sources of cash should be sufficient to finance our current working capital requirements and other needs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2006, our homebuilding debt increased by approximately $387.4 million. These funds, in addition to cash flow from operations and cash balances available at the beginning of the period, were used to finance our $313.0 million increase in homebuilding assets as well as fund $47.7 million in stock repurchases and $2.7 million in dividends during the quarter. The increased investment in our homebuilding operations was made to support our growth initiatives, which consist of increasing delivery volume in our established divisions as well as expansion into new geographic markets. We expect to further increase our net investment in homebuilding assets in 2006 as we continue to pursue our growth initiatives. However, we are constantly evaluating our capital investment plan so we may be able to respond to changes in market conditions as necessary.

An important focus of management is controlling our leverage. Careful consideration is given to balancing our desire to further our strategic growth initiatives while maintaining a targeted balance of our debt levels relative to our stockholders’ equity. Our leverage has generally fluctuated over the past several years in the range of 45 percent to 55 percent (as measured by adjusted net homebuilding debt, which reflects the offset of homebuilding cash and excludes indebtedness of our financial services subsidiary and liabilities from inventories not owned, to total book capitalization). Our leverage and debt levels, including usage of our bank revolving credit facility, can be impacted quarter-to-quarter by seasonal cash flow factors, as well as other factors, such as the timing and magnitude of deliveries, land purchases and acquisitions of other homebuilders.

In August 2005, we amended our unsecured revolving credit facility with our bank group to, among other things, increase the lending commitments under the credit facility to $925 million (which was increased pursuant to an accordion feature to $1.1 billion in March 2006), extend the maturity date to August 2009 and revise certain financial and other covenants. On May 5, 2006, we amended our revolving credit facility to, among other things, increase the accordion provision allowing us, at our option, to increase the total aggregate commitment under the revolving credit facility up to $1.5 billion, subject to certain conditions, including the availability of additional bank lending commitments. Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries guarantee our obligations under the facility.

The revolving credit facility contains financial covenants, including the following:

 

    a covenant that, as of March 31, 2006, requires us to maintain not less than $1,309.0 million of consolidated tangible net worth (which amount is subject to increase over time based on subsequent earnings and proceeds from equity offerings);

 

    a leverage covenant that prohibits any of the following:

 

    our ratio of combined total homebuilding debt to adjusted consolidated tangible net worth from being in excess of 2.25 to 1.0;

 

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    our ratio of the carrying value of unsold land (land that has not yet undergone vertical construction and has not been sold to a homebuyer or other third party) to adjusted consolidated tangible net worth from being in excess of 1.60 to 1.0; and

 

    an interest coverage covenant that prohibits our ratio of homebuilding EBITDA to consolidated homebuilding interest incurred for any period consisting of the preceding four consecutive fiscal quarters from being less than 1.75 to 1.0.

The revolving credit facility also limits, among other items, our investments in joint ventures. These covenants, as well as a borrowing base provision, limit the amount we may borrow or keep outstanding under the revolving credit facility and from other sources. At March 31, 2006, we had $590.0 million of borrowings outstanding and had issued approximately $80.1 million of letters of credit under the revolving credit facility. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2006, we were in compliance with the covenants of this revolving credit facility. The increase in the balance since December 31, 2005 was primarily due to the timing of land purchases and seasonal working capital needs. Our ability to renew and extend the term of this revolving credit facility in the future is dependent upon a number of factors including the state of the commercial lending environment, the willingness of banks to lend to homebuilders, and our financial condition and strength.

We utilize three mortgage credit facilities to fund mortgage loans originated by our financial services subsidiary with a total aggregate commitment of $170 million. During certain periods, one of the mortgage credit facilities provides for additional borrowing capacity ranging from $30 million to $90 million, which is not included in the total aggregate commitment amount above. Mortgage loans are typically financed under the mortgage credit facilities for a short period of time, approximately 15 to 60 days, prior to completion of the sale of such loans to third party investors. The mortgage credit facilities, which have LIBOR based pricing, also contain certain financial covenants relating to our financial services subsidiary including leverage and net worth covenants and have current maturity dates ranging from June 24, 2006 to April 30, 2007. It is our intention to renew or replace these facilities. At March 31, 2006, we had approximately $111.1 million advanced under these mortgage credit facilities.

We evaluate our capital needs and public capital market conditions on a continual basis to determine if and when it may be advantageous to issue additional securities. There may be times when the public debt or equity markets lack sufficient liquidity or when our securities cannot be sold at attractive prices, in which case we may not be able to access capital from these sources and may need to seek additional capital from our bank group, other sources or adjust our capital outlays and expenditures accordingly. In addition, a weakening of our financial condition or strength, including in particular a material increase in our leverage or decrease in our profitability or our interest coverage ratio, could result in a credit ratings downgrade or change in outlook or otherwise increase our cost of borrowing and adversely affect our ability to obtain necessary funds.

On May 5, 2006, we entered into a $100 million Senior Term Loan A and a $250 million Senior Term Loan B (collectively, the “Term Loans”). The Term Loans rank equally with borrowings under our revolving credit facility and our senior public notes (the Term Loans, our revolving credit facility and our senior public notes collectively referred to herein as our “Senior Indebtedness”). So long as Term Loan B remains outstanding, all of our Senior Indebtedness will be secured on an equal and ratable basis by the pledge of the stock or other ownership interests of certain of our homebuilding subsidiaries. At such time as Term Loan B is repaid in full, the pledge will terminate with respect to all of the Senior Indebtedness. The Term Loan A and Term Loan B will mature on May 5, 2011 and May 5, 2013, respectively. The Term Loans bear interest at LIBOR based pricing. Interest payment dates for the Term Loans vary based on the duration of the applicable LIBOR contracts or prime based borrowings but at a minimum are paid quarterly. The Term Loans are prepayable at our option, with the Term Loan B having a prepayment penalty, under certain circumstances, if repaid within the first year after issuance. Net proceeds from the Term Loans were used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility.

 

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As of May 5, 2006, after using the proceeds from the Term Loans to repay a portion of the outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility, we had $416.0 million in borrowings outstanding and had issued $80.2 million in letters of credit under the revolving credit facility.

From time to time, we use purchase money mortgage financing to finance land acquisitions. We also use community development district (“CDD”), community facilities district or other similar assessment district bond financings from time to time to finance land development and infrastructure costs. Subject to certain exceptions, we generally are not responsible for the repayment of these assessment district bonds. At March 31, 2006, we had approximately $77.5 million outstanding in trust deed and other notes payable, including CDD bonds, under which we had a direct repayment obligation.

We paid approximately $2.7 million, or $0.04 per common share, in dividends to our stockholders during the three months ended March 31, 2006. We expect that this dividend policy will continue but is subject to regular review by our Board of Directors. Common stock dividends are paid at the discretion of our Board of Directors and are dependent upon various factors, including our future earnings, our financial condition and liquidity, our capital requirements, and applicable legal and contractual restrictions. Additionally, our revolving credit facility and public note indentures impose restrictions on the amount of dividends we may be able to pay. On April 25, 2006, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock. This dividend will be paid on May 25, 2006 to stockholders of record on May 11, 2006.

During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we issued 252,629 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of stock options for cash consideration of approximately $1.2 million.

From January 1, 2006 through May 4, 2006, we repurchased 1,417,925 shares of common stock for approximately $47.7 million. We currently have $57.4 million available for future repurchases under our existing $100 million Board of Directors authorized stock repurchase plan.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are subject to customary obligations associated with entering into contracts for the purchase of land and improved homesites. These purchase contracts typically require a cash deposit or delivery of a letter of credit, and the purchase of properties under these contracts is generally contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the sellers, including obtaining applicable property and development entitlements. At March 31, 2006, we had cash deposits and letters of credit outstanding of approximately $105.5 million on land purchase contracts having a total remaining purchase price of approximately $1,308.0 million. Approximately $258.6 million of the remaining purchase price is included in inventories not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

We also utilize option contracts with land sellers and third-party financial entities as a method of acquiring land in staged takedowns and reducing the use of funds from our revolving credit facility and other corporate financing sources. These option contracts also help us manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings. Option contracts generally require the payment of a non-refundable cash deposit or the issuance of a letter of credit for the right to acquire lots over a specified period of time at predetermined prices. We generally have the right at our discretion to terminate our obligations under these option agreements by forfeiting our cash deposit or by repaying amounts drawn under the letter of credit with no further financial responsibility to the land seller. In some instances, we may also expend funds for due diligence, development and construction activities with respect to optioned land prior to takedown, which we will effectively forfeit should we not exercise the option. At March 31, 2006, we had cash deposits and letters of credit outstanding of approximately $58.7 million on option contracts having a total remaining purchase price of approximately $868.4 million. Approximately $83.6 million of the remaining purchase price is included in inventories not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our utilization of option contracts is dependent on, among other things, the availability of capital to the option provider, general housing market conditions and geographic preferences. Options may be more difficult to procure from land sellers in strong housing markets and are more prevalent in certain geographic regions.

 

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We enter into land development and homebuilding joint ventures from time to time as a means of accessing lot positions, expanding our market opportunities, establishing strategic alliances, managing our risk profile and leveraging our capital base. These joint ventures typically obtain secured acquisition, development and construction financing, which reduces the use of funds from our revolving credit facility and other corporate financing sources. We plan to continue using these types of arrangements to finance the development of properties as opportunities arise. At March 31, 2006, our unconsolidated joint ventures had borrowings outstanding that totaled approximately $675.4 million that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and equity that totaled $832.0 million. We and our joint venture partners generally provide credit enhancements to these borrowings in the form of loan-to-value maintenance agreements, which require us under certain circumstances to repay the venture’s borrowings to the extent such borrowings plus construction completion costs exceed a specified percentage of the value of the property securing the loan. Either a decrease in the value of the property securing the loan or an increase in construction completion costs could trigger this payment obligation. Typically, we share these obligations with our other partners, and in some instances, these obligations are subject to limitations on the amount that we could be required to pay down. At March 31, 2006, approximately $437.9 million of our unconsolidated joint venture borrowings were subject to these credit enhancements by us and our partners (exclusive of credit enhancements of our partners with respect to which we are not liable).

In addition, we and our joint venture partners are generally obligated to the project lenders to complete land development improvements and the construction of planned homes if the joint venture does not perform the required development and construction. Provided we and the other joint venture partners are in compliance with these completion obligations, the project lenders would be obligated to fund these improvements through any financing commitments available under the applicable joint venture development and construction loans. We and our joint venture partners have from time to time provided unsecured environmental indemnities to joint venture project lenders. In some instances, these indemnities are subject to caps. In each case, we have performed due diligence on potential environmental risks. These indemnities obligate us to reimburse the project lenders for claims related to environmental matters for which they are held responsible.

We and our joint venture partners have also agreed to indemnify third party surety providers with respect to performance bonds issued on behalf of certain of our joint ventures. If a joint venture does not perform its obligations, the surety bond could be called. If these surety bonds are called and the joint venture fails to reimburse the surety, we and our joint venture partners would be obligated to indemnify the surety. These surety indemnity arrangements are generally joint and several obligations with our joint venture partners. At March 31, 2006, our joint ventures had approximately $168.0 million of surety bonds outstanding subject to these indemnity arrangements by us and our partners.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R replaces SFAS 123 and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”). SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R requires all entities to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans. SFAS 123R applies to all awards granted after the effective date and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after that date.

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R using the modified prospective transition method. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for all stock-based awards granted, modified or settled after December 31, 2002 under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Grants made prior to January 1, 2003 were accounted for under APB 25. The adoption of SFAS 123R did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006, as there were no stock-based awards for which the requisite service period had not been rendered that were accounted for under APB 25.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, we presented all tax benefits related to deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options, vesting of performance share awards and vesting of restricted stock as operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. SFAS 123R requires that cash flows resulting from tax benefits related to tax deductions in excess of the compensation expense recognized for stock-based awards (excess tax benefits) be classified as financing cash flows. As a result, we classified $2.1 million of excess tax benefits as financing cash inflows in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006. In accordance with SFAS 123R, no reclassification was made to our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for excess tax benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2005.

On March 29, 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) regarding the Staff’s interpretation of share-based payments. This interpretation expresses the views of the Staff regarding the interaction between SFAS 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations and provide the Staff’s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. We adopted SAB 107 in connection with our adoption of SFAS 123R. The adoption of SAB 107 did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

On June 29, 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 04-5, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” (“EITF 04-5”). The scope of EITF 04-5 is limited to limited partnerships or similar entities (such as limited liability companies that have governing provisions that are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership) that are not variable interest entities under FIN 46R and provides a new framework for addressing when a general partner in a limited partnership, or managing member in the case of a limited liability company, controls the entity and, as a result, consolidation of the entity may be required. EITF 04-5 was effective after June 29, 2005 for new entities formed after such date and for existing entities for which the agreements are subsequently modified and was effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006 for all other entities. The initial adoption of EITF 04-5 for new entities formed after June 29, 2005, and the adoption for new entities formed prior to June 29, 2006 did not have a material impact on our financial position. Since we recognize our proportionate share of joint venture earnings and losses under the equity method of accounting, the adoption of EITF 04-5 did not impact our consolidated net income.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our rate-locked loan commitments, mortgage loans held for sale and outstanding variable rate debt. Other than forward sale commitments of mortgage-backed securities entered into by our financial services subsidiary for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk as described below, we did not utilize swaps, forward or option contracts on interest rates, foreign currencies or commodities, or other types of derivative financial instruments as of or during the three months ended March 31, 2006. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. You should be aware that many of the statements contained in this section are forward looking and should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements.”

As part of our ongoing operations, we provide mortgage loans to our homebuyers through our financial services subsidiary, Family Lending, and our joint ventures, Westfield Home Mortgage and Home First Funding. Our mortgage banking joint ventures, and to a lesser extent, Family Lending, manage the interest rate risk associated with making loan commitments and holding loans for sale by preselling loans. Preselling loans consists of obtaining commitments (subject to certain conditions) from investors to purchase the mortgage loans while concurrently extending interest rate locks to loan applicants. In the case of our financial services joint ventures, these loans are presold and promptly transferred to their respective financial institution partners or third party investors. In the case of Family Lending, these loans are presold to third party investors. Before completing the sale to these investors, Family Lending finances these loans under its mortgage credit facilities for a short period of time (typically for 15 to 30 days), while the investors complete their administrative review of the applicable loan documents. Due to the frequency of these loan sales and the commitments from its third party investors, we believe the market rate risk associated with loans originated on this basis by Family Lending is minimal. As of March 31, 2006, Family Lending held approximately $17.8 million in closed mortgage loans that were presold to third party investors subject to completion of the investors’ administrative review of the applicable loan documents.

To enhance potential returns on the sale of mortgage loans, Family Lending also originates a substantial portion of its mortgage loans on a non-presold basis. When originating on a non-presold basis, Family Lending locks interest rates with its customers and funds loans prior to obtaining purchase commitments from third party investors, thereby creating interest rate risk. To hedge this interest rate risk, Family Lending enters into forward sale commitments of mortgage-backed securities. Loans originated in this manner are typically held by Family Lending and financed under its mortgage credit facilities for 15 to 60 days before the loans are sold to third party investors. Family Lending utilizes the services of a third party advisory firm to assist with the execution of its hedging strategy for loans originated on a non-presold basis. While this hedging strategy is designed to assist Family Lending in mitigating risk associated with originating loans on a non-presold basis, these instruments involve elements of market risk that could result in losses on loans originated in this manner. In addition, volatility in mortgage interest rates can also increase the costs associated with this hedging program and therefore, adversely impact margins on loan sales. As of March 31, 2006, Family Lending had approximately $143.7 million of closed mortgage loans held for sale and loans in process that were originated on a non-presold basis, of which approximately $132.4 million were hedged by forward sale commitments of mortgage-backed securities.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), including controls and procedures to timely alert management to material information relating to Standard Pacific Corp. and subsidiaries required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, but not limited to, statements regarding:

 

    the impact of demographic trends and supply constraints on the demand for and supply of housing;

 

    a slowdown in demand and a decline in new home orders;

 

    our focus on generating strong financial returns;

 

    our outlook and expected deliveries and revenues;

 

    housing market conditions in the geographic markets in which we operate;

 

    sales orders, our backlog of homes and the estimated sales value of our backlog;

 

    expected new community openings and active communities;

 

    our intent to continue to utilize joint venture vehicles;

 

    the sufficiency of our capital resources and ability to access additional capital;

 

    growth initiatives and our intent to increase our net investment in homebuilding assets;

 

    management’s focus on controlling leverage and the seasonal nature of borrowings;

 

    our intent to renew or replace our mortgage credit facilities;

 

    expected common stock dividends;

 

    our exposure to loss with respect to optioned property and the extent of our liability for VIE obligations;

 

    our exposure to market risks, including fluctuations in interest rates;

 

    the effectiveness and adequacy of our disclosure and internal controls;

 

    our accounting treatment of stock-based compensation and the potential value of and expense related to stock option grants;

 

    our disclosure and internal controls; and

 

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Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs regarding future events or circumstances, and you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors—many of which are out of our control and difficult to forecast—that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that may be described or implied. Such factors include but are not limited to:

 

    local and general economic and market conditions, including consumer confidence, employment rates, interest rates, the cost and availability of mortgage financing, and stock market, home and land valuations;

 

    the supply of homes available for sale in the new and resale markets;

 

    the impact on economic conditions of terrorist attacks or the outbreak or escalation of armed conflict;

 

    the cost and availability of suitable undeveloped land, building materials and labor;

 

    the cost and availability of construction financing and corporate debt and equity capital;

 

    our significant amount of debt and the impact of restrictive covenants in our credit agreements and public notes;

 

    the demand for single-family homes;

 

    cancellations of purchase contracts by homebuyers;

 

    the cyclical and competitive nature of our business;

 

    governmental regulation, including the impact of “slow growth,” “no growth,” or similar initiatives;

 

    delays in the land entitlement and other approval processes, development, construction, or the opening of new home communities;

 

    adverse weather conditions and natural disasters;

 

    environmental matters;

 

    risks relating to our mortgage banking operations, including hedging activities;

 

    future business decisions and our ability to successfully implement our operational, growth and other strategies;

 

    risks relating to acquisitions;

 

    litigation and warranty claims; and

 

    other risks discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We assume no, and hereby disclaim any, obligation to update any of the foregoing or any other forward-looking statements. We nonetheless reserve the right to make such updates from time to time by press release, periodic report or other method of public disclosure without the need for specific reference to this report. No such update shall be deemed to indicate that other statements not addressed by such update remain correct or create an obligation to provide any other updates.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There has been no material change in our risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. For a detailed description of our risk factors, refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we repurchased the following shares under our stock repurchase program (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

Period

   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)(2)
   Average
Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (1)
   Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plan or Program (1)

January 1, 2006 to January 31, 2006

   70,000    $ 36.93    70,000    $ 53,640

February 1, 2006 to February 28, 2006

   613,825      34.98    542,400      81,027

March 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006

   734,100      32.22    734,100      57,377
               

Total

   1,417,925    $ 33.65    1,346,500   
               

 

(1) In October 2005, our Board of Directors authorized a $100 million stock repurchase plan (the “October 2005 Plan”), which replaced our previously authorized stock repurchase plan. On February 1, 2006, our Board of Directors authorized a new $100 million stock repurchase plan (the “February 2006 Plan”), which replaced the October 2005 Plan. The stock repurchase plan authorized by the Board of Directors has no stated expiration date.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, we repurchased an aggregate of 70,000 shares of common stock under the October 2005 Plan for approximately $2.6 million and 1,276,500 shares of common stock under the February 2006 Plan for approximately $42.6 million. From April 1, 2006 through May 4, 2006, no shares were repurchased.

 

(2) Total number of shares purchased in February 2006 included 71,425 shares of our common stock delivered to us to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon the vesting of performance share awards and restricted stock.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

4.1    Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and between the Registrant and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.
10.1    Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A., and the several lenders named therein.
10.2    Term Loan A Credit Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A., and the several lenders named therein.
10.3    Term Loan B Credit Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A., and the several lenders named therein.
31.1    Certification of the CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of the CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.

   

                    (Registrant)

Dated: May 5, 2006    

By:

 

/s/ STEPHEN J. SCARBOROUGH

       

Stephen J. Scarborough

        Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 5, 2006    

By:

 

/s/ ANDREW H. PARNES

       

Andrew H. Parnes

       

Executive Vice President - Finance

and Chief Financial Officer

 

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