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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2004

 

Commission file number 1-11749

 

Lennar Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   95-4337490

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

700 Northwest 107th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (305) 559-4000

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

    Title of each class    


 

      Name of each exchange on which registered      


Class A Common Stock, par value 10¢

  New York Stock Exchange

Class B Common Stock, par value 10¢

  New York Stock Exchange

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

NONE

 

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  þ    NO  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). YES  þ    NO  ¨

 

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

 

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s Class A and Class B common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (121,320,336 Class A shares and 11,122,341 Class B shares) as of May 31, 2004, based on the closing sale price per share as reported by the New York Stock Exchange on such date, was $6,044,862,064.

 

As of January 31, 2005, the registrant had outstanding 122,475,545 shares of Class A common stock and 32,674,962 shares of Class B common stock.

 

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Explanatory Paragraph

 

This Form 10-K/A is being filed for the purpose of restating our consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 to reclassify $128.5 million, $137.7 million and $77.9 million, respectively, from “cash flows from investing activities” to “cash flows from operating activities” as such amounts relate to distributions of earnings received from unconsolidated entities in which we have investments that are accounted for by the equity method. The restatement does not affect the net change in cash for any of the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and has no impact on our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of earnings and related earnings per share amounts or consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Conforming changes have been made to the consolidating statements of cash flows included in Note 17 and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in this Form 10-K/A. See Note 19 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information relating to the restatement. This Form 10-K/A has not been updated for events or information subsequent to the date of filing of the original Form 10-K, except in connection with the foregoing.

 

PART II

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data,” included in our original Form 10-K, and our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this document.

 

Restatement of Financial Statements

 

The discussion of cash flows in the Financial Condition and Capital Resources section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 reflects a restatement of $128.5 million, $137.7 million and $77.9 million in our consolidated statements of cash flows, respectively, to reclassify these amounts from “cash flows from investing activities” to “cash flows from operating activities” as they relate to distributions of earnings received from unconsolidated entities in which we have investments that are accounted for by the equity method. The restatement does not affect the net change in cash for any of the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and has no impact on our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of earnings and related earnings per share amounts or consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

 

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, are “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies and prospects. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements. These factors include those described under the caption “Risk Factors Relating to Our Business” in Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended November 30, 2004. We do not undertake any obligation or duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect either the occurrence or non-occurrence of any of the risk factors, or to reflect any other future event or circumstance.

 

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Outlook

 

Our backlog dollar value of sales contracts at November 30, 2004 was 30% higher than it was at November 30, 2003. This gives us good visibility as we enter fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2005, we anticipate demand for our homes to remain strong due to continued strength in the homebuilding market, and we also anticipate growth in the volume of our mid-to-high-rise residential business. In addition, we remain a growth-focused company, and we expect to continue to employ a diversified growth strategy to enhance future opportunities for our company. This will entail increasing sales organically and by acquiring small and possibly large homebuilders. We expect this combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions to result in, among other things, cost savings and growth of ancillary services.

 

While we may be negatively impacted by higher interest rates, higher building costs and shortages of certain building materials in the long-term, we believe we will be able to leverage our size to offset these market factors, and we will attempt to manage these challenges through process improvement and cost reduction. Also, our strong balance sheet and cash position afford us the opportunity to continue to build on an already strong market share position while we continue to look for opportunities to grow into new markets.

 

Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

We achieved record revenues, profits and earnings per share in 2004. Our net earnings in 2004 were $945.6 million, or $5.70 per share diluted ($6.09 per share basic), compared to $751.4 million, or $4.65 per share diluted ($5.10 per share basic), in 2003. The increase in net earnings was attributable to strength in our Homebuilding Division’s operations. In particular, both our deliveries and average sales price on homes delivered increased due to strong demand resulting from supply constraints, demographic trends, low interest rates and improving economic trends.

 

Earnings per share amounts for all years have been adjusted to reflect the effect of our April 2003 10% Class B common stock distribution and our January 2004 two-for-one stock split.

 

Homebuilding

 

Our Homebuilding Division sells and constructs homes primarily for first-time, move-up and active adult homebuyers. We use a dual marketing strategy in which we sell homes under both our Everything’s Included® and Design StudioSM programs. Our land operations include the purchase, development and sale of land for our homebuilding activities, as well as the sale of land to third parties. In certain circumstances, we diversify our operations through strategic alliances and minimize our risks by investing in unconsolidated entities with third parties. The following tables set forth selected financial and operational information for the years indicated. The results of operations of the homebuilders we acquired during these years are included in the tables since the respective dates of the acquisitions.

 

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Homebuilding Division’s Selected Financial and Operational Data

 

(Dollars in thousands, except average sales price)


   Years Ended November 30,

 
   2004

    2003

    2002

 

Revenues:

                    

Sales of homes

   $ 9,559,847     8,040,470     6,581,703  

Sales of land

     440,785     308,175     169,598  
    


 

 

Total revenues

     10,000,632     8,348,645     6,751,301  
    


 

 

Costs and expenses:

                    

Cost of homes sold

     7,275,446     6,180,777     5,119,668  

Cost of land sold

     281,409     234,844     167,640  

Selling, general and administrative

     1,044,483     872,735     705,901  
    


 

 

Total costs and expenses

     8,601,338     7,288,356     5,993,209  
    


 

 

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities

     90,739     81,937     42,651  

Management fees and other income, net

     58,455     21,863     33,313  
    


 

 

Operating earnings

   $ 1,548,488     1,164,089     834,056  
    


 

 

Gross margin on home sales

     23.9 %   23.1 %   22.2 %
    


 

 

SG&A expenses as a % of revenues from home sales

     10.9 %   10.9 %   10.7 %
    


 

 

Operating margin as a % of revenues from home sales

     13.0 %   12.3 %   11.5 %
    


 

 

Average sales price

   $ 272,000     256,000     245,000  
    


 

 

 

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Summary of Home and Backlog Data By Region

 

At November 30, 2004, our market regions consisted of homebuilding divisions located in the following states: East: Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. Central: Texas, Illinois and Minnesota. West: California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada.

 

Deliveries


   For the Years Ended November 30,

   2004

   2003

   2002

East

   11,323    10,348    9,296

Central

   11,122    9,993    7,766

West

   13,759    11,839    10,331
    
  
  

Total

   36,204    32,180    27,393
    
  
  

 

Of the total home deliveries listed above, 1,015, 768 and 568, respectively, represent deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

New Orders


   At or for the Years Ended November 30,

   2004

   2003

   2002

East

   12,467    11,640    10,192

Central

   11,192    9,696    7,591

West

   14,008    12,187    10,590
    
  
  

Total

   37,667    33,523    28,373
    
  
  

 

Of the new orders listed above, 1,700, 1,553 and 733, respectively, represent new orders from unconsolidated entities for the years ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

Backlog – Homes


              

East

   7,327    6,121    4,780

Central

   2,567    2,416    2,713

West

   5,652    5,368    4,615
    
  
  

Total

   15,546    13,905    12,108
    
  
  

 

Of the homes in backlog listed above, 1,585, 1,226 and 441, respectively, represent homes in backlog from unconsolidated entities at November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

Backlog Dollar Value (In thousands)


              

East

   $ 2,177,884    1,526,970    1,177,214

Central

     633,703    558,919    566,713

West

     2,243,686    1,801,411    1,456,279
    

  
  

Total

   $ 5,055,273    3,887,300    3,200,206
    

  
  

 

Of the dollar value of homes in backlog listed above, $644,839, $367,855 and $132,401, respectively, represent the backlog dollar value from unconsolidated entities at November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

Backlog represents the number of homes subject to pending sales contracts. Homes are sold using sales contracts, which are generally accompanied by sales deposits. In some instances, purchasers are permitted to cancel sales contracts if they are unable to close on the sale of their existing home, fail to qualify for financing or under certain other circumstances. We experienced a cancellation rate of 16% in 2004, compared to 20% and 21% in 2003 and 2002, respectively. Although cancellations can delay the sales of our homes, they have not had a material impact on sales, operations or liquidity because we closely monitor our prospective buyers’ ability to obtain financing and use that information to adjust construction start plans to match anticipated deliveries of homes. We do

 

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not recognize revenue on homes covered by pending sales contracts until the sales are closed and title passes to the new homeowners.

 

During 2004, we expanded our presence through homebuilding acquisitions in all of our regions. During 2003, we expanded our operations in California and South Carolina through homebuilding acquisitions. The results of operations of the homebuilders we acquired are included in our results of operations since their respective acquisition dates.

 

2004 versus 2003

 

Revenues from home sales increased 19% in 2004 to $9.6 billion from $8.0 billion in 2003. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 12% increase in the number of home deliveries and a 6% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in 2004. New home deliveries, excluding unconsolidated entities, increased to 35,189 homes in the year ended November 30, 2004 from 31,412 homes last year. In 2004, new home deliveries were higher in each of our regions, compared to 2003. The average sales price of homes delivered increased to $272,000 in the year ended November 30, 2004 from $256,000 in 2003.

 

Gross margins on home sales were $2.3 billion, or 23.9%, in 2004, compared to $1.9 billion, or 23.1%, in 2003. Margins were positively impacted by an improvement in our East and West regions. This improvement was primarily attributable to pricing power, particularly in our land-constrained markets, as well as a change in product mix. This improvement was partially offset by warranty expense related to the resolution of a dispute.

 

Homebuilding interest expense (primarily included in cost of homes sold and cost of land sold) was $134.2 million in 2004, compared to $141.3 million in 2003. The decrease in interest expense was due to lower interest costs resulting from a lower debt leverage ratio while we continued to grow.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues from home sales were 10.9% in both 2004 and 2003.

 

Revenues and gross margins on land sales totaled $440.8 million and $159.4 million, or 36.2%, respectively, in 2004, compared to $308.2 million and $73.3 million, or 23.8%, respectively, in 2003. Margins were positively impacted by each of our regions, with a strong contribution from our East and West regions. Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities was $90.7 million in 2004, compared to $81.9 million last year. This improvement resulted from an increase in homes delivered by our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures. Management fees and other income, net, totaled $58.5 million in 2004, compared to $21.9 million in 2003. Sales of land, equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities and management fees and other income, net, may vary significantly from period to period depending on the timing of land sales and other transactions entered into by us and unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.

 

At November 30, 2004, we owned approximately 88,000 homesites and had access to an additional 168,000 homesites through either option contracts or unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At November 30, 2004, 13% of the homesites we owned were subject to home purchase contracts. Our backlog of sales contracts was 15,546 homes ($5.1 billion) at November 30, 2004, compared to 13,905 homes ($3.9 billion) at November 30, 2003. The higher backlog was primarily attributable to our growth and strong demand for our homes, which resulted in higher new orders in 2004, compared to 2003. As a result of acquisitions combined with our organic growth, inventories, excluding consolidated inventory not owned, increased 35% during 2004, while revenues from sales of homes increased 19% for the year ended November 30, 2004, compared to prior year.

 

2003 versus 2002

 

Revenues from sales of homes increased 22% in 2003, compared to 2002, as a result of a 17% increase in the number of home deliveries and a 4% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in 2003. New home deliveries were higher in most of our markets, primarily in California, Florida, Texas and Illinois. The average sales price of homes delivered increased in 2003 primarily due to an increase in the average sales price in most of our existing markets, combined with changes in our product and geographic mix.

 

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Gross margins on home sales were $1.9 billion or 23.1%, in 2003, compared to $1.5 billion, or 22.2% in 2002. The increase in 2003 was due to a greater contribution from a strong California market, combined with lower interest costs due to a lower debt leverage ratio while we continued to grow.

 

Homebuilding interest expense (primarily included in cost of homes sold and cost of land sold) was $141.3 million in 2003, compared to $145.6 million in 2002. The decrease in interest expense was due to lower interest costs resulting from a lower debt leverage ratio while we continued to grow.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues from home sales increased to 10.9% in 2003, compared to 10.7% in 2002. The increase in 2003 was primarily due to higher personnel-related expenses, compared to 2002.

 

Revenues and gross margins on land sales totaled $308.2 million and $73.3 million, or 23.8%, respectively, in 2003, compared to $169.6 million and $2.0 million, or 1.2%, respectively, in 2002. Margins in 2003 were positively impacted by each of our regions, with strong contributions from our East and West regions. Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities was $81.9 million in 2003, compared to $42.7 million in 2002. Management fees and other income, net, totaled $21.9 million in 2003, compared to $33.3 million in 2002. Sales of land, equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities and management fees and other income, net may vary significantly from period to period depending on the timing of land sales and other transactions entered into by us and unconsolidated entities in which we have investments.

 

At November 30, 2003, we owned approximately 74,000 homesites and had access to an additional 135,000 homesites through either option contracts or unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At November 30, 2003, 13% of the homesites we owned were subject to home purchase contracts. Our backlog of sales contracts was 13,905 homes ($3.9 billion) at November 30, 2003, compared to 12,108 homes ($3.2 billion) at November 30, 2002. The higher backlog was primarily attributable to our homebuilding acquisitions and growth in the number of active communities, which resulted in higher new orders in 2003, compared to 2002. As a result of these acquisitions combined with our organic growth, inventories, excluding consolidated inventory not owned, increased 11% during 2003, while revenues from sales of homes increased 22% for the year ended November 30, 2003, compared to 2002.

 

Financial Services

 

Our Financial Services Division provides mortgage financing, title insurance, title and closing services and insurance agency services for both buyers of our homes and others. The Division sells substantially all of the loans it originates in the secondary mortgage market. The Division also provides high-speed Internet and cable television services to residents of our communities and others. The following table sets forth selected financial and operational information relating to our Financial Services Division. The results of operations of companies we acquired during these years are included in the table since the respective dates of the acquisitions.

 

Financial Services Division’s Selected Financial and Operational Data

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   Years Ended November 30,

 
   2004

    2003

    2002

 

Revenues

   $ 504,267     558,974     484,219  

Costs and expenses

     391,966     404,521     356,608  
    


 

 

Operating earnings

   $ 112,301     154,453     127,611  
    


 

 

Dollar value of mortgages originated

   $ 7,517,000     7,603,000     6,132,000  
    


 

 

Number of mortgages originated

     38,000     41,000     34,100  
    


 

 

Mortgage capture rate of Lennar homebuyers

     71 %   72 %   80 %
    


 

 

Number of title and closing service transactions

     188,000     245,000     189,000  
    


 

 

Number of title policies issued

     185,000     175,000     146,000  
    


 

 

 

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2004 versus 2003

 

Operating earnings from our Financial Services Division decreased to $112.3 million in 2004, compared to $154.5 million in 2003. The decrease in operating earnings in 2004 was primarily due to a more competitive mortgage environment and a slowdown in refinance activity, which resulted in reduced profitability from our mortgage and title operations. The Division’s mortgage capture rate (i.e., the percentage of our homebuyers, excluding cash settlements, who obtained mortgage financing from us in areas where we offered services) was relatively consistent in the year ended November 30, 2004, compared to 2003. The decline in operating earnings was partially offset by a $6.5 million gain generated by monetizing the majority of our alarm monitoring contracts.

 

2003 versus 2002

 

Operating earnings from our Financial Services Division increased to $154.5 million in 2003, compared to $127.6 million in 2002. The increase in 2003 was primarily due to improved results from our mortgage and title operations, which benefited from low interest rates and a strong refinance and housing environment. The Division’s mortgage capture rate (i.e., the percentage of our homebuyers, excluding cash settlements, who obtained mortgage financing from us in areas where we offered services) decreased in the year ended November 30, 2003 due to the transitioning of the mortgage business related to the homebuilders we have acquired since the beginning of fiscal 2002, as well as a result of increased competitiveness in the mortgage market.

 

Corporate General and Administrative

 

Corporate general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 1.3% in both 2004 and 2003 and 1.2% in 2002.

 

Financial Condition and Capital Resources

 

At November 30, 2004, we had cash related to our homebuilding and financial services operations of $1.4 billion, compared to $1.3 billion at the end of fiscal 2003. The increase in cash was primarily due to an increase in our net earnings and proceeds from debt issuances partially offset by an increase in operating assets and contributions to unconsolidated entities as we position ourselves for future growth.

 

We finance our land acquisition and development activities, construction activities, financial services activities and general operating needs primarily with cash generated from our operations and public debt issuances, as well as cash borrowed under our revolving credit facilities and warehouse lines of credit.

 

Operating Cash Flow Activities

 

During 2004 and 2003, cash flows provided by operating activities amounted to $401.3 million and $718.5 million, respectively. During 2004, cash flows provided by operating activities consisted primarily of net earnings, distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities, a decrease in mortgage loans held-for-sale and an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities offset in part by an increase in inventories to support a significantly higher backlog and an increase in receivables resulting from land sales. In particular, inventories increased by $870.2 million during 2004 due to an increased number of home starts to support a significantly higher backlog combined with the accelerated takedown of homesites that had been under option.

 

During 2003, cash flows provided by operating activities consisted primarily of net earnings, distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities and a decrease in mortgage loans held-for-sale offset in part by an increase in inventories to support a significantly higher backlog and a higher number of active communities. In particular, inventories increased by $267.2 million during 2003 due to an increase in backlog and the expansion of operations in our market areas.

 

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Investing Cash Flow Activities

 

Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $566.7 million during 2004, compared to $255.9 million in 2003. In 2004, we used $105.7 million of cash for acquisitions and $751.2 million of cash was contributed to unconsolidated entities. In particular, we contributed approximately $200 million to an unconsolidated entity to fund the entity’s purchase of Newhall. This usage of cash was partially offset by $330.6 million of distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities. In 2003, we used $159.4 million of cash for acquisitions, contributed $235.7 million of cash to unconsolidated entities and used $18.8 million for net additions to operating properties and equipment. This usage of cash was partially offset by $170.1 million of distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities.

 

During 2004, we expanded our presence through homebuilding acquisitions in all of our regions, expanded our mortgage operations in Oregon and Washington and expanded our title and closing business into Minnesota. The results of operations of the companies acquired are included in our results of operations since their respective acquisition dates. We are always looking at the possibility of acquiring homebuilders and other companies. However, at November 30, 2004, we had no agreements or understandings regarding any significant transactions.

 

Financing Cash Flow Activities

 

Homebuilding debt to total capital is a financial measure commonly used in the homebuilding industry and is presented to assist in understanding the leverage of our homebuilding operations. By providing a measure of leverage of our homebuilding operations, management believes that this measure enables readers of our financial statements to better understand our financial position and performance. Homebuilding debt to total capital as of November 30, 2004 and 2003 is calculated as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   2004

    2003

 

Homebuilding debt

   $ 2,021,014     1,552,217  

Stockholders’ equity

     4,052,972     3,263,774  
    


 

Total capital

   $ 6,073,986     4,815,991  
    


 

Homebuilding debt to total capital

     33.3 %   32.2 %
    


 

 

The increase in the ratio primarily resulted from our use of cash and increased borrowings to fund inventory purchases and contributions to unconsolidated entities to support future growth. In addition to the use of capital in our homebuilding and financial services operations, we actively evaluate various other uses of capital, which fit into our homebuilding and financial services strategies and appear to meet our profitability and return on capital goals. This may include acquisitions of, or investments in, other entities, the payment of dividends or repurchases of our outstanding common stock or debt. These activities may be funded through any combination of our credit facilities, cash generated from operations, sales of assets or the issuance of public debt, common stock or preferred stock.

 

The following table summarizes our senior notes and other debts payable:

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   November 30,

   2004

   2003

5.125% zero-coupon convertible senior subordinated notes due 2021

   $ 274,623    261,012

5.95% senior notes due 2013

     344,717    344,260

7  5/8% senior notes due 2009

     274,890    273,593

9.95% senior notes due 2010

     304,009    301,995

5.50% senior notes due 2014

     247,105    —  

Senior floating-rate notes due 2009

     300,000    —  

Senior floating-rate notes due 2007

     200,000    —  

Term loan B

     —      296,000

U.S. Home senior notes

     —      2,367

Mortgage notes on land and other debt

     75,670    72,990
    

  
     $ 2,021,014    1,552,217
    

  

 

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Our average debt outstanding was $2.0 billion in 2004, compared to $1.6 billion in 2003. The average rates for interest incurred were 6.4% in 2004, compared to 7.7% in 2003. The majority of our short-term financing needs are met with cash generated from operations and funds available under our senior unsecured credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). In May 2004, we amended and restated our Credit Facilities to provide us with up to $1.2 billion of financing. The Credit Facilities also include access to an additional $190 million via an accordion feature, under which the Credit Facilities may be increased to $1.4 billion, subject to additional commitments. The Credit Facilities, including $115 million committed in October 2004 under the accordion feature, consist of a $927.9 million revolving credit facility maturing in May 2009 and a $397.6 million 364-day revolving credit facility maturing in May 2005. Subsequent to November 30, 2004, we received additional commitments of $70 million under the accordion feature. Prior to the amendment, in March 2004, we repaid the remaining outstanding balance of the term loan B portion of the Credit Facilities. We may elect to convert borrowings under the 364-day revolving credit facility to a term loan, which would mature in May 2009. The Credit Facilities are guaranteed on a joint and several basis by substantially all of our subsidiaries other than finance company subsidiaries (which include mortgage and title insurance subsidiaries). Interest rates are LIBOR-based, and the margins are set by a pricing grid with thresholds that adjust based on changes in our leverage ratio and the Credit Facilities’ credit ratings. At November 30, 2004, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facilities.

 

At November 30, 2004, we had letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $787.4 million. The majority of these letters of credit is posted with regulatory bodies to guarantee our performance of certain development and construction activities or is posted in lieu of cash deposits on option contracts. Of our total letters of credit outstanding, $251.4 million were collateralized against certain borrowings available under the Credit Facilities.

 

In September 2004, we entered into a structured letter of credit facility (the “LC Facility”) with a financial institution. The purpose of the LC Facility is to facilitate the issuance of up to $200 million of letters of credit on a senior unsecured basis. In connection with the transaction, the financial institution issued $200 million of their senior notes, which were linked to our performance on the LC Facility. If there is an event of default under the LC Facility, including our failure to reimburse a draw against an issued letter of credit, the financial institution would assign its claim against us, to the extent of the amount due and payable by us under the LC Facility, to its noteholders in lieu of paying principal on their performance linked notes. At November 30, 2004, we had letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $196.4 million under the LC Facility.

 

In March and April 2004, we issued a total of $300 million of senior floating-rate notes due 2009 (the “Initial Notes”), which are callable at par beginning in March 2006. Proceeds from the offerings, after underwriting discount and expenses, were $298.5 million. We used the proceeds to partially prepay the term loan B portion of the Credit Facilities and added the remainder to our working capital to be used for general corporate purposes. We repaid the remaining outstanding balance of the term loan B with cash from our working capital. Interest on the Initial Notes is three-month LIBOR plus 0.75% (3.16% as of November 30, 2004) and is payable quarterly, compared to the term loan B interest of three-month LIBOR plus 1.75%. The Initial Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated. At November 30, 2004, the carrying value of the Initial Notes was $300.0 million.

 

Substantially all of our subsidiaries, other than finance company subsidiaries and subsidiaries formed or acquired after October 9, 2001, guaranteed the Initial Notes. The guarantees are full and unconditional and the guarantor subsidiaries are 100% directly and indirectly owned by Lennar Corporation. The principal reason our subsidiaries, other than finance company subsidiaries and subsidiaries formed or acquired after October 9, 2001, guaranteed the Initial Notes is so holders of the Initial Notes will have rights at least as great with regard to our subsidiaries as any other holders of a material amount of our unsecured debt. Therefore, the guarantees of the Initial Notes will remain in effect while the guarantor subsidiaries guarantee a material amount of the debt of Lennar Corporation, as a separate entity, to others. At any time, however, when a guarantor subsidiary is no longer guaranteeing at least $75 million of Lennar Corporation’s debt other than the Initial Notes and other notes with similar termination provisions, either directly or by guaranteeing other subsidiaries’ obligations as guarantors of Lennar Corporation’s debt, guarantor subsidiaries guarantee of the Initial Notes will be suspended. Currently, the guarantor subsidiaries are guaranteeing Lennar Corporation’s principal revolving bank credit lines, $350 million principal amount of senior notes due 2013, $322 million principal amount of 9.95% senior notes due 2010, $282 million principal amount of 7  5/8% senior notes due 2009, $250 million principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due

 

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2014 and $200 million principal amount of senior floating-rate notes due 2007. However, the guarantor subsidiaries’ guarantees of the senior notes due 2013, the senior notes due 2014 and the senior floating-rate notes due 2007 also will be suspended with regard to any guarantor subsidiary while it is not guaranteeing at least $75 million of Lennar Corporation’s debt and the guarantor subsidiaries’ guarantees of the senior notes due 2010 will be suspended with regard to any guarantor subsidiary that no longer is guaranteeing any of Lennar Corporation’s debt. Therefore, if, while the Initial Notes are outstanding, the guarantor subsidiaries cease guaranteeing Lennar Corporation’s obligations under the principal revolving bank credit lines and are not guarantors of any new debt, the guarantor subsidiaries’ guarantees of the Initial Notes will be suspended until such time, if any, as they again are guaranteeing at least $75 million of Lennar Corporation’s debt other than the Initial Notes.

 

If the guarantor subsidiaries are guaranteeing revolving credit lines totaling at least $75 million, we will treat the guarantees of the Initial Notes as remaining in effect even during periods when Lennar Corporation’s borrowings under the revolving credit lines are less than $75 million. Because it is possible that our banks will permit some or all of the guarantor subsidiaries to stop guaranteeing the revolving credit lines, it is possible that, at some time or times in the future, the Initial Notes will no longer be guaranteed by the guarantor subsidiaries.

 

In the Supplemental Indenture relating to the Initial Notes, we agreed to file by March 31, 2004 a registration statement relating to the guarantees by subsidiaries formed or acquired after October 9, 2001, but we did not do so because of questions regarding what information was required in that registration statement. Instead of filing a registration statement relating solely to the additional guarantees, on June 29, 2004, we filed a registration statement relating to an offer to exchange fully guaranteed senior floating-rate notes due 2009, series B (the “New Notes”) for the Initial Notes. The New Notes would be substantially identical with the Initial Notes, except that the New Notes would be guaranteed by all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (other than finance company subsidiaries), including subsidiaries formed or acquired by us after October 9, 2001. In December 2004, the registration statement became effective. In January 2005, we exchanged all of the Initial Notes for the New Notes.

 

In August 2004, we sold $250 million of 5.50% senior notes due 2014 at a price of 98.842% in a private placement. Proceeds from the offering, after initial purchaser’s discount and expenses, were $245.5 million. We used the proceeds to repay borrowings under our Credit Facilities. Interest on the senior notes is due semi-annually. The senior notes are unsecured and unsubordinated. Substantially all of our subsidiaries, other than finance company subsidiaries, guaranteed the senior notes. At November 30, 2004, the carrying value of the senior notes was $247.1 million.

 

In August 2004, we also sold $200 million of senior floating-rate notes due 2007 in a private placement. The senior floating-rate notes are callable at par beginning in February 2006. Proceeds from the offering, after initial purchaser’s discount and expenses, were $199.3 million. We used the proceeds to repay borrowings under our Credit Facilities. Interest on the senior floating-rate notes is three-month LIBOR plus 0.50% (2.91% as of November 30, 2004) and is payable quarterly. The senior floating-rate notes are unsecured and unsubordinated. Substantially all of our subsidiaries, other than finance company subsidiaries, guaranteed the senior floating-rate notes. At November 30, 2004, the carrying value of the senior floating-rate notes was $200.0 million.

 

At November 30, 2004, our Financial Services Division had warehouse lines of credit totaling $950 million, which included a $275 million temporary increase that expired in December 2004, to fund our mortgage loan activities. Borrowings under the facilities were $872.8 million at November 30, 2004 and were collateralized by mortgage loans and receivables on loans sold but not yet funded with outstanding principal balances of $894.7 million. There are several interest rate pricing options which fluctuate with market rates. The effective interest rate on the facilities at November 30, 2004 was 2.9%. The warehouse lines of credit mature during 2005 at which time we expect the facilities to be renewed. At November 30, 2004, we had advances under a conduit funding agreement with a major financial institution amounting to $5.2 million. Borrowings under this agreement are collateralized by mortgage loans and had an effective interest rate of 3.2% at November 30, 2004. We also had a $20 million revolving line of credit with a bank that matures in July 2005, at which time the Division expects the line of credit to be renewed. The line of credit is collateralized by certain assets of the Division and stock of certain title subsidiaries. Borrowings under the line of credit were $18.9 million and had an effective interest rate of 3.1% at November 30, 2004.

 

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We have various interest rate swap agreements, which effectively convert variable interest rates to fixed interest rates on $300 million of outstanding debt related to our homebuilding operations. The interest rate swaps mature at various dates through 2008 and fix the LIBOR index (to which certain of our debt interest rates are tied) at an average interest rate of 6.8% at November 30, 2004. The net effect on our operating results is that interest on the variable-rate debt being hedged is recorded based on fixed interest rates. Counterparties to these agreements are major financial institutions. At November 30, 2004, the fair market value of the interest rate swaps, net of tax, was a $14.2 million liability. Our Financial Services Division, in the normal course of business, uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The Division enters into forward commitments and, to a lesser extent, option contracts to protect the value of loans held-for-sale from increases in market interest rates. We do not anticipate that we will suffer credit losses from counterparty non-performance.

 

Changes in Capital Structure

 

In December 2003, our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend of Class A and Class B common stock payable to stockholders of record on January 6, 2004. The additional shares were distributed on January 20, 2004. All share and per share amounts (except authorized shares, treasury shares and par value) have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the split. There was no net effect on total stockholders’ equity as a result of the stock split.

 

In June 2001, our Board of Directors increased our previously authorized stock repurchase program to permit future purchases of up to 20 million shares (adjusted for the January 2004 two-for-one stock split) of our outstanding Class A common stock. In December 2003, we granted approximately 2.4 million stock options (adjusted for our January 2004 two-for-one stock split) to employees under our 2003 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan, and in January 2004 we repurchased a similar number of shares of our outstanding Class A common stock under our stock repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $109.6 million, or $45.64 per share (adjusted for our January 2004 two-for-one stock split). As of November 30, 2004, 17.6 million Class A common shares can be repurchased in the future under the program. During December 2004 and January 2005, we repurchased a total of 1.9 million shares of our outstanding Class A common stock under our stock repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of $105.3 million, or $54.39 per share.

 

Additionally, during the year ended November 30, 2004, we repurchased approximately 91,000 Class A common shares related to the vesting of restricted stock and distributions of common stock from our deferred compensation plan.

 

In September 2004, our Board of Directors voted to increase the annual dividend rate with regard to our Class A and Class B common stock to $0.55 per share per year (payable quarterly) from $0.50 per share per year (payable quarterly). Dividend rates reflect our January 2004 two-for-one stock split.

 

In recent years, we have sold convertible and non-convertible debt into public markets, and at year-end, we had shelf registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, under which we could sell to the public up to $320 million of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or other securities and could issue up to $400 million of equity or debt securities in connection with acquisitions of companies, businesses or assets.

 

Based on our current financial condition and credit relationships, we believe that our operations and borrowing resources will provide for our current and long-term capital requirements at our anticipated levels of growth.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We strategically invest in unconsolidated entities that acquire and develop land for our homebuilding operations or for sale to third parties. Through these entities, we reduce and share our risk by limiting the amount of our capital invested in land, while increasing access to potential future homesites. The use of these entities also, in some instances, enables us to acquire land to which we could not otherwise obtain access, or could not obtain access on as favorable terms, without the participation of a strategic partner. Our partners in these entities generally are unrelated homebuilders, land sellers or other real estate entities. While we view the use of these entities as beneficial to our homebuilding activities, we do not view them as essential to those activities.

 

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Most of the entities in which we invest are accounted for by the equity method of accounting. At November 30, 2004, we had ownership interests in these unconsolidated entities that did not exceed 50%. During 2004, the unconsolidated entities in which we had investments generated $1.6 billion of revenues and incurred $1.2 billion of expenses, resulting in net earnings of $441.8 million. Our share of those net earnings was $90.7 million. In many instances, we are appointed as the day-to-day manager of these entities and receive fees for performing this function. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, we received management fees and reimbursement of expenses totaling $40.6 million, $39.0 million and $29.2 million, respectively, from unconsolidated entities in which we had investments. We and/or our partners sometimes obtain options or enter into other arrangements under which we can purchase portions of the land held by the unconsolidated entities. Option prices are generally negotiated prices that approximate fair market value when we receive the options. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, $547.6 million, $460.5 million and $419.3 million, respectively, of the unconsolidated entities’ revenues were from land sales to our homebuilding divisions. We do not include in our equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities’ earnings resulting from land sales to our homebuilding divisions. Instead, we account for those earnings as a reduction of our cost of purchasing the land from the unconsolidated entities. This in effect defers recognition of our share of the unconsolidated entities’ earnings related to these sales until a home is delivered and title passes to a homebuyer.

 

At November 30, 2004, the unconsolidated entities in which we had investments had total assets of $4.2 billion and total liabilities of $2.4 billion, which included $1.9 billion of notes and mortgages payable. In some instances, we and/or our partners have provided guarantees on debt of certain unconsolidated entities on a pro rata basis. At November 30, 2004, we had repayment guarantees of $161.3 million and limited maintenance guarantees of $319.3 million of the unconsolidated entity debt ($200.0 million of the limited maintenance guarantees related to the unconsolidated entity that acquired Newhall). When we and/or our partners provide guarantees, the unconsolidated entity generally receives more favorable terms from its lenders than would otherwise be available to it. The limited maintenance guarantees only apply if an unconsolidated entity defaults on its loan arrangements and the value of the collateral (generally land and improvements) is less than a specified percentage of the loan balance. If we are required to make a payment under a limited maintenance guarantee to bring the value of the collateral above the specified percentage of the loan balance, the payment would constitute a capital contribution or loan to the unconsolidated entity and increase our share of any funds it distributes.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

 

The following summarizes our contractual obligations at November 30, 2004:

 

(In thousands)    Total

   Payments Due by Period

Contractual Obligations


      Less than 1 year

   1 to 3 years

   4 to 5 years

   Over 5 years

Homebuilding - Senior notes and other debts payable

   $ 2,021,014    60,821    214,739    575,000    1,170,454

Financial services - Notes and other debts payable (including limited - purpose finance subsidiaries)

     900,340    896,896    38    —      3,406

Interest commitments under interest bearing debt

     642,966    118,463    205,869    172,302    146,332

Operating leases

     227,975    63,539    87,393    49,839    27,204
    

  
  
  
  

Total contractual cash obligations

   $ 3,792,295    1,139,719    508,039    797,141    1,347,396
    

  
  
  
  

 

We are subject to the usual obligations associated with entering into contracts (including option contracts) for the purchase, development and sale of real estate in the routine conduct of our business. Option contracts for the purchase of land enable us to defer acquiring portions of properties owned by third parties and unconsolidated entities until we are ready to build homes on them. This reduces our financial risks associated with long-term land holdings. At November 30, 2004, we had access to acquire approximately 168,000 homesites through option contracts and unconsolidated entities in which we have investments. At November 30, 2004, we had $222.4 million of non-refundable option deposits and advanced costs related to certain of these homesites.

 

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We are committed, under various letters of credit, to perform certain development and construction activities and provide certain guarantees in the normal course of business. Outstanding letters of credit under these arrangements totaled $787.4 million at November 30, 2004. Additionally, we had outstanding performance and surety bonds related to site improvements at various projects with estimated costs to complete of $1.3 billion. We do not believe that draws upon these bonds, if any, will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Our Financial Services Division had a pipeline of loans in process totaling approximately $3.1 billion at November 30, 2004. To minimize credit risk, we use the same credit policies in the approval of our commitments as are applied to our lending activities. Loans in process for which interest rates were committed to the borrowers totaled approximately $519.9 million as of November 30, 2004. Substantially all of these commitments were for periods of 60 days or less. Since a portion of these commitments is expected to expire without being exercised by the borrowers, the total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

Our Financial Services Division uses mandatory mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) forward commitments and MBS option contracts to hedge its interest rate exposure during the period from when it extends an interest rate lock to a loan applicant until the time at which the loan is sold to an investor. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk. Credit risk is managed by entering into MBS only with investment banks with primary dealer status and with permanent investors meeting our credit standards. Our risk, in the event of default by the purchaser, is the difference between the contract price and fair market value. At November 30, 2004, we had open commitments amounting to $273.6 million to sell MBS with varying settlement dates through February 2005.

 

Economic Conditions

 

During 2004, the homebuilding environment remained strong due to a positive supply/demand relationship, as well as low interest rates. As a result of this favorable environment and growth in the number of our active communities, our new orders increased by 12% in 2004. Although the homebuilding business historically has been cyclical, it has not undergone an economic down cycle in a number of years. This has led some people to assert that the prices of new homes and the stock prices of homebuilding companies may be inflated and may decline if the demand for new homes weakens. A decline in the prices for new homes could adversely affect our revenues and gross margins. A decline in our stock price could make raising capital through stock issuances more difficult and expensive.

 

Market and Financing Risk

 

We finance our land acquisition and development activities, construction activities, financial services activities and general operating needs primarily with cash generated from operations and public debt issuances, as well as cash borrowed under our revolving credit facilities and warehouse lines of credit. We also purchase land under option agreements, which enables us to acquire homesites when we are ready to build homes on them. The financial risks of adverse market conditions associated with land holdings are managed by prudent underwriting of land purchases in areas we view as desirable growth markets, careful management of the land development process and limitation of risks by using partners to share the costs of purchasing and developing land, as well as obtaining access to land through option contracts.

 

Seasonality

 

We have historically experienced variability in our results of operations from quarter-to-quarter due to the seasonal nature of the homebuilding business. We typically experience the highest rate of orders for new homes in the first half of the calendar year, although the rate of orders for new homes is highly dependent on the number of active communities and the timing of new community openings. We typically have a greater percentage of new home deliveries in the second half of our fiscal year compared to the first half because new home deliveries trail orders for new homes by several months. As a result, our revenues and operating earnings from sales of homes are generally higher in the second half of our fiscal year.

 

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Interest Rates and Changing Prices

 

Inflation can have a long-term impact on us because increasing costs of land, materials and labor result in a need to increase the sales prices of homes. In addition, inflation is often accompanied by higher interest rates, which can have a negative impact on housing demand and the costs of financing land development activities and housing construction. Rising interest rates, as well as increased materials and labor costs, may reduce gross margins. In recent years, the increases in these costs have followed the general rate of inflation and hence have not had a significant adverse impact on us. In addition, deflation can impact the value of real estate and make it difficult for us to recover our land costs. Therefore, either inflation or deflation could adversely impact our future results of operations.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2004, the Securities and Exchange Commission released SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 105, Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments. SAB No. 105 provides the SEC staff position regarding the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America to loan commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans that will be held for resale. SAB No. 105 contains specific guidance on the inputs to a valuation-recognition model to measure loan commitments accounted for at fair market value. Previous accounting guidance required the commitment to be recognized on the balance sheet at fair market value from its inception through its expiration or funding. SAB No. 105 requires that fair-value measurement include only differences between the guaranteed interest rate in the loan commitment and a market interest rate, excluding any expected future cash flows related to the customer relationship or loan servicing. In addition, SAB No. 105 requires the disclosure of both the accounting policy for loan commitments, including the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair market value of loan commitments, and any associated hedging strategies. SAB No. 105 is effective for all loan commitments accounted for as derivatives and entered into subsequent to March 31, 2004. The implementation of SAB No. 105 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. SFAS No. 123(R) establishes accounting standards for transactions in which a company exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. In particular, this Statement would require companies to record compensation expense for all share-based payments, such as employee stock options, at fair market value. This Statement’s effective date is the first quarter of the first fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005 (our fiscal quarter beginning December 1, 2005). We are currently reviewing the effect of this Statement on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements. As discussed in Note 1, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. Listed below are those policies and estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of significant judgment in their application.

 

Homebuilding Operations

 

Revenue Recognition

 

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complete and collectibility of the receivable is reasonably assured. We believe that the accounting policy related to revenue recognition is a critical accounting policy because of the significance of revenue recognition.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at cost, unless the inventory within a community is determined to be impaired, in which case the impaired inventory would be written down to fair market value. Inventory costs include land, land development and home construction costs, real estate taxes, deposits on land purchase contracts and interest related to development and construction. Land, land development, amenities and other costs are accumulated by specific area and allocated to homes within the respective areas.

 

We evaluate our inventory for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. Accounting standards require that if the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from an asset is less than the reported value of the asset, an asset impairment must be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The amount of impairment to recognize is calculated by subtracting the fair market value of the asset from the carrying value of the asset.

 

We believe that the accounting estimate related to inventory valuation and impairment is a critical accounting estimate because: (1) it is highly susceptible to change due to the assumptions about future sales and cost of sales and (2) the impact of recognizing impairments on the assets reported in our consolidated balance sheets, as well as our net earnings, could be material. Our assumptions about future home sales prices and volumes require significant judgment because the residential homebuilding industry is cyclical and is highly sensitive to changes in economic conditions. Although the homebuilding business historically has been cyclical, it has not undergone a down cycle in a number of years.

 

While no impairment existed as of November 30, 2004, there can be no assurances that future economic or financial developments, including general interest rate increases or a slowdown in the economy, might not lead to an impairment of inventory.

 

Warranty Costs

 

Although we subcontract virtually all segments of construction to others and our contracts call for the subcontractors to repair or replace any deficient items related to their trade, we are primarily responsible to correct any deficiencies. Additionally, in some instances, we may be held responsible for the actions of or losses incurred by subcontractors. Warranty reserves are established at an amount estimated to be adequate to cover potential costs for materials and labor with regard to warranty-type claims expected to be incurred subsequent to the delivery of a home. Reserves are determined based upon historical data and trends with respect to similar product types and geographical areas. We believe the accounting estimate related to the reserve for warranty costs is a critical accounting estimate because the estimate requires a large degree of judgment.

 

At November 30, 2004, the reserve for warranty costs was $116.8 million. While we believe that the reserve for warranty costs is adequate, there can be no assurances that historical data and trends will accurately predict our actual warranty costs. Additionally, there can be no assurances that future economic or financial developments might not lead to a significant change in the reserve.

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities

 

We frequently invest in entities that acquire and develop land for sale to us in connection with our homebuilding operations or for sale to third parties. Our partners generally are unrelated homebuilders, land sellers or other real estate entities.

 

Most of the unconsolidated entities through which we acquire and develop land are accounted for by the equity method of accounting because we are not the primary beneficiary, as defined under FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“FIN 46(R)”), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and we have a significant, but less than controlling, interest in the entities. We record our investments in these entities in our consolidated balance sheets as

 

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“Investments in Unconsolidated Entities” and our pro rata share of the entities’ earnings or losses in our consolidated statements of earnings as “Equity in Earnings from Unconsolidated Entities,” as described in Note 5 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements. Advances to these entities are included in the investment balance.

 

Management uses its judgment when determining if we are the primary beneficiary of, or have a controlling interest in, an unconsolidated entity. Factors considered in determining whether we have significant influence or we have control include risk and reward sharing, experience and financial condition of the other partners, voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions and continuing involvement. The accounting policy relating to the use of the equity method of accounting is a critical accounting policy due to the judgment required in determining whether we are the primary beneficiary or have control or significant influence.

 

As of November 30, 2004, we believe that the equity method of accounting is appropriate for our investments in unconsolidated entities where we are not the primary beneficiary and we do not have a controlling interest, but rather share control with our partners. At November 30, 2004, the unconsolidated entities in which we had investments had total assets of $4.2 billion and total liabilities of $2.4 billion.

 

Financial Services Operations

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Loan origination revenues, net of direct origination costs, are recognized when the related loans are sold. Gains and losses from the sale of loans and loan servicing rights are recognized when the loans are sold and shipped to an investor. Premiums from title insurance policies are recognized as revenue on the effective dates of the policies. Escrow fees are recognized at the time the related real estate transactions are completed, usually upon the close of escrow. Interest income on mortgage loans held-for-sale is recognized as earned over the terms of the mortgage loans based on the contractual interest rates. In all circumstances, we do not recognize revenue until the earnings process is complete and collectibility of the receivable is reasonably assured. We believe that the accounting policy related to revenue recognition is a critical accounting policy because of the significance of revenue recognition.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

We provide an allowance for loan losses when and if we determine that loans or portions of them are not likely to be collected. In evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, we consider various factors such as past loan loss experience, regulatory examinations, present economic conditions and other factors considered relevant by management. Anticipated changes in economic conditions, which may influence the level of the allowance, are considered in the evaluation by management when the likelihood of the changes can be reasonably determined. This analysis is based on judgments and estimates and may change in response to economic developments or other conditions that may influence borrowers’ financial conditions or prospects. At November 30, 2004, the allowance for loan losses was $1.4 million. While we believe that the 2004 year-end allowance was adequate, particularly in view of the fact that we usually sell the loans in the secondary mortgage market on a non-recourse basis within 45 days after we originate them, there can be no assurances that future economic or financial developments, including general interest rate increases or a slowdown in the economy, might not lead to increased provisions to the allowance or a higher occurence of loan charge-offs. This allowance requires management’s judgment and estimate. For these reasons, we believe that the accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting estimate.

 

Homebuilding and Financial Services Operations

 

Goodwill Valuation

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired. The process of determining goodwill requires judgment. Evaluating goodwill for impairment involves the determination of the fair market value of our reporting units. Inherent in such fair market value determinations are certain judgments and estimates, including the interpretation of current economic indicators and market valuations, and our strategic plans with regard to our operations. To the extent additional information arises or our strategies change, it

 

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is possible that our conclusion regarding goodwill impairment could change, which could have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations. For those reasons, we believe that the accounting estimate related to goodwill impairment is a critical accounting estimate.

 

We review goodwill annually (or more frequently under certain conditions) for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We performed our annual impairment test of goodwill as of September 30, 2004 and determined that goodwill was not impaired.

 

At November 30, 2004, goodwill was $239.4 million (net of accumulated amortization of $18.0 million). While we believe that no impairment existed as of November 30, 2004, there can be no assurances that future economic or financial developments, including general interest rate increases or a slowdown in the economy, might not lead to an impairment of goodwill.

 

Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets

 

We record income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when the changes are enacted.

 

We believe that the accounting estimate for the valuation of deferred tax assets is a critical accounting estimate because judgment is required in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. We base our estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities on current tax laws and rates and, in certain cases, business plans and other expectations about future outcomes. Changes in existing tax laws or rates could affect actual tax results and future business results may affect the amount of deferred tax liabilities or the valuation of deferred tax assets over time. Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of future events. Although it is possible there will be changes that are not anticipated in our current estimates, we believe it is unlikely such changes would have a material period-to-period impact on our financial position or results of operations.

 

At November 30, 2004, our net deferred tax asset was $126.8 million. Based on our assessment, it appears more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset will be realized through future taxable earnings.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

With the approval of a committee consisting of members of our Board of Directors, we occasionally issue to employees options to purchase our common stock. The committee approves grants only from amounts remaining available for grant that were formally authorized by our common stockholders. We grant approved options with an exercise price not less than the market price of the common stock on the date of the option grant. We account for options under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and, accordingly, recognize no compensation expense for the grants. SFAS No. 123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, require us to disclose the effects on net earnings and basic and diluted earnings per share had we recorded compensation expense in accordance with SFAS No. 123.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R). SFAS No. 123(R) establishes accounting standards for transactions in which a company exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. In particular, this Statement would require companies to record compensation expense for all share-based payments, such as employee stock options, at fair market value. This Statement’s effective date is the first quarter of the first fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005 (our fiscal quarter beginning December 1, 2005). We are currently reviewing the effect of SFAS No. 123(R) on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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We believe that the accounting estimate for the valuation of share-based payment is a critical accounting estimate because judgment is required in determining the valuation of the stock options granted to employees.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our investments, debt obligations, mortgage loans and mortgage loans held-for-sale. We utilize derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, in conjunction with our overall strategy to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates. We also utilize forward commitments and option contracts to mitigate the risks associated with our mortgage loan portfolio.

 

The tables on the following pages provide information at November 30, 2004 and 2003 about our significant derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For investments available-for-sale, mortgage loans held-for-sale, mortgage loans and held-to-maturity investments, senior notes, notes and other debts payable, the tables present principal cash flows and related weighted average effective interest rates by expected maturity dates and estimated fair market values at November 30, 2004 and 2003. Weighted average variable interest rates are based on the variable interest rates at November 30, 2004 and 2003. For interest rate swaps, the tables present notional amounts and weighted average interest rates by contractual maturity dates and estimated fair market values at November 30, 2004 and 2003. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contracts. Our limited-purpose finance subsidiaries have placed mortgages and other receivables as collateral for various long-term financings. These limited-purpose finance subsidiaries pay the principal of, and interest on, these financings almost entirely from the cash flows generated by the related pledged collateral and are excluded from the following tables. Our trading investments do not have interest rate sensitivity, and therefore, are also excluded from the following tables.

 

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See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 14 of the notes to consolidated financial statements in Item 8 for a further discussion of these items and our strategy of mitigating our interest rate risk.

 

Information Regarding Interest Rate Sensitivity

Principal (Notional) Amount by

Expected Maturity and Average Interest Rate

November 30, 2004

 

(Dollars in millions)


   Years Ending November 30,

    Thereafter

    Total

  

Fair Market Value

at November 30,
2004


   2005

    2006

    2007

    2008

    2009

        

ASSETS

                                               

Homebuilding:

                                               

Investments available-for-sale:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       8.6     8.6    8.6

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       7.5 %   —      —  

Financial services:

                                               

Mortgage loans held-for-sale, net:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       238.1     238.1    238.1

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       6.2 %   —      —  

Variable rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       209.5     209.5    209.5

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       5.1 %   —      —  

Mortgage loans and held-to-maturity investments:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ 31.4     7.9     0.4     1.2     1.3     17.8     60.0    58.6

Average interest rate

     1.9 %   7.1 %   29.9 %   10.1 %   8.9 %   8.7 %   —      —  

Variable rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       0.8     0.8    0.7

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       5.3 %   —      —  

LIABILITIES

                                               

Homebuilding:

                                               

Senior notes and other debts payable:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ 21.4     14.7     0.1     0.1     274.9     1,170.4     1,481.6    1,727.6

Average interest rate

     2.6 %   14.8 %   11.0 %   11.0 %   7.6 %   6.7 %   —      —  

Variable rate

   $ 39.4     —       200.0     —       300.0     —       539.4    539.4

Average interest rate

     4.9 %   —       2.9 %   —       3.2 %   —       —      —  

Financial services:

                                               

Notes and other debts payable:

                                               

Variable rate

   $ 896.9     —       —       —       —       —       896.9    896.9

Average interest rate

     2.9 %   —       —       —       —       —       —      —  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                               

Homebuilding liabilities:

                                               

Interest rate swaps:

                                               

Variable to fixed - notional amount

   $ 100.0     —       130.3     69.7     —       —       300.0    22.9

Average pay rate

     6.7 %   —       6.8 %   6.8 %   —       —       —      —  

Average receive rate

     LIBOR     —       LIBOR     LIBOR     —       —       —      —  

 

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Information Regarding Interest Rate Sensitivity

Principal (Notional) Amount by

Expected Maturity and Average Interest Rate

November 30, 2003

 

(Dollars in millions)


   Years Ending November 30,

    Thereafter

    Total

  

Fair Market
Value

at November 30,

2003


   2004

    2005

    2006

    2007

    2008

        

ASSETS

                                               

Financial services:

                                               

Mortgage loans held-for-sale, net:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       383.2     383.2    383.2

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       6.1 %   —      —  

Variable rate

   $ —       —       —       —       —       159.3     159.3    159.3

Average interest rate

     —       —       —       —       —       5.0 %   —      —  

Mortgage loans and held-to-maturity investments:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ 30.6     3.8     6.0     0.6     2.0     15.5     58.5    57.4

Average interest rate

     1.7 %   4.0 %   10.4 %   23.6 %   10.0 %   9.9 %   —      —  

LIABILITIES

                                               

Homebuilding:

                                               

Senior notes and other debts payable:

                                               

Fixed rate

   $ 15.6     27.6     14.4     —       —       1,182.6     1,240.2    1,566.8

Average interest rate

     5.1 %   9.0 %   15.0 %   —       —       7.2 %   —      —  

Variable rate

   $ 5.9     18.1     4.0     4.0     4.0     276.0     312.0    312.0

Average interest rate

     3.9 %   4.5 %   2.9 %   2.9 %   2.9 %   2.9 %   —      —  

Financial services:

                                               

Notes and other debts payable:

                                               

Variable rate

   $ 734.5     0.1     0.1     —       —       —       734.7    734.7

Average interest rate

     1.8 %   4.9 %   4.9 %   —       —       —       —      —  

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

                                               

Homebuilding liabilities:

                                               

Interest rate swaps:

                                               

Variable to fixed - notional amount

   $ —       100.0     —       200.0     —       —       300.0    33.7

Average pay rate

     —       6.7 %   —       6.8 %   —       —       —      —  

Average receive rate

     —       LIBOR     —       LIBOR     —       —       —      —  

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Lennar Corporation

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lennar Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of November 30, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of November 30, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

As discussed in Note 19, the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows have been restated.

 

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2004, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 11, 2005 (October 21, 2005 as to the effects of the restatement discussed in Note 19) expressed an adverse opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting because of management’s omission of a material weakness from its report and expressed an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting because of a material weakness.

 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP        

Certified Public Accountants

Miami, Florida

February 11, 2005

(October 21, 2005 as to the effects

of the restatement discussed in Note 19)

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

November 30, 2004 and 2003

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


   2004

    2003

 

ASSETS

              

Homebuilding:

              

Cash

   $ 1,322,472     1,201,276  

Receivables, net

     153,285     60,392  

Inventories:

              

Finished homes and construction in progress

     3,140,520     2,006,548  

Land under development

     1,725,755     1,600,224  

Consolidated inventory not owned

     275,795     49,329  
    


 

Total inventories

     5,142,070     3,656,101  

Investments in unconsolidated entities

     856,422     390,334  

Other assets

     432,574     450,619  
    


 

       7,906,823     5,758,722  

Financial services

     1,258,457     1,016,710  
    


 

Total assets

   $ 9,165,280     6,775,432  
    


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

              

Homebuilding:

              

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   $ 1,830,047     1,040,961  

Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned

     222,769     45,214  

Senior notes and other debts payable

     2,021,014     1,552,217  
    


 

       4,073,830     2,638,392  

Financial services

     1,038,478     873,266  
    


 

Total liabilities

     5,112,308     3,511,658  

Stockholders’ equity:

              

Preferred stock

     —       —    

Class A common stock of $0.10 par value per share (1)

              

Authorized: 2004 and 2003 – 300,000 shares

              

Issued: 2004 – 123,722 shares; 2003 – 125,328 shares

     12,372     12,533  

Class B common stock of $0.10 par value per share (1)

              

Authorized: 2004 and 2003 – 90,000 shares

              

Issued: 2004 – 32,598 shares; 2003 – 32,508 shares

     3,260     3,251  

Additional paid-in capital (1)

     1,277,780     1,358,304  

Retained earnings

     2,780,637     1,914,963  

Unearned compensation

     (2,564 )   (4,301 )

Deferred compensation plan (1) – 2004 – 695 Class A common shares and 70 Class B common shares; 2003 – 534 Class A common shares and 53 Class B common shares

     (6,410 )   (4,919 )

Deferred compensation liability

     6,410     4,919  

Treasury stock, at cost; 2004 – 90 Class A common shares

     (3,938 )   —    

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (14,575 )   (20,976 )
    


 

Total stockholders’ equity

     4,052,972     3,263,774  
    


 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 9,165,280     6,775,432  
    


 

 

(1) Class A common stock, Class B common stock, additional paid-in capital, and all share information (except authorized shares, treasury shares and par value) have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Company’s January 2004 two-for-one stock split. See Note 12.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Years Ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


   2004

   2003

   2002

Revenues:

                

Homebuilding

   $ 10,000,632    8,348,645    6,751,301

Financial services

     504,267    558,974    484,219
    

  
  

Total revenues

     10,504,899    8,907,619    7,235,520
    

  
  

Costs and expenses:

                

Homebuilding

     8,601,338    7,288,356    5,993,209

Financial services

     391,966    404,521    356,608

Corporate general and administrative

     141,722    111,488    85,958
    

  
  

Total costs and expenses

     9,135,026    7,804,365    6,435,775
    

  
  

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities

     90,739    81,937    42,651

Management fees and other income, net

     58,455    21,863    33,313
    

  
  

Earnings before provision for income taxes

     1,519,067    1,207,054    875,709

Provision for income taxes

     573,448    455,663    330,580
    

  
  

Net earnings

   $ 945,619    751,391    545,129
    

  
  

Earnings per share (1):

                

Basic

   $ 6.09    5.10    3.88
    

  
  

Diluted

   $ 5.70    4.65    3.51
    

  
  

 

(1) Earnings per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Company’s April 2003 10% Class B stock distribution and January 2004 two-for-one stock split. See Notes 10 and 12.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years Ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   2004

    2003

    2002

 

Class A common stock (1):

                    

Beginning balance

   $ 12,533     13,012     12,824  

Conversion of 3  7/8% zero-coupon senior convertible debentures to Class A common shares

     —       1,356     —    

Par value of retired treasury stock

     (240 )   (1,972 )   —    

Employee stock plans and director compensation

     79     137     180  

Conversion of Class B common stock

     —       —       8  
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     12,372     12,533     13,012  
    


 

 

Class B common stock (1):

                    

Beginning balance

     3,251     1,940     1,948  

Employee stock plans and restricted stock

     9     11     —    

10% Class B common stock distribution

     —       1,300     —    

Conversion to Class A common stock

     —       —       (8 )
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     3,260     3,251     1,940  
    


 

 

Additional paid-in capital (1):

                    

Beginning balance

     1,358,304     866,026     836,538  

10% Class B common stock distribution

     —       351,368     —    

Conversion of 3  7/8% zero-coupon senior convertible debentures to Class A common shares

     —       269,968     10  

Conversion of other debt

     25     6     —    

Employee stock plans, director compensation and restricted stock

     14,869     18,049     18,750  

Mark-to-market of performance-based stock options

     844     —       —    

Tax benefit from employee stock plans and vesting of restricted stock

     13,142     10,951     10,728  

Retirement of treasury stock

     (109,404 )   (158,064 )   —    
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     1,277,780     1,358,304     866,026  
    


 

 

Retained earnings:

                    

Beginning balance

     1,914,963     1,538,945     996,998  

Net earnings

     945,619     751,391     545,129  

10% Class B common stock distribution including cash paid for fractional shares of $298 in 2003

     —       (352,966 )   —    

Cash dividends – Class A common stock

     (63,252 )   (19,167 )   (2,746 )

Cash dividends – Class B common stock

     (16,693 )   (3,240 )   (436 )
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     2,780,637     1,914,963     1,538,945  
    


 

 

Unearned compensation:

                    

Beginning balance

     (4,301 )   (7,337 )   (10,833 )

Issuance of restricted stock

     (420 )   —       —    

Mark-to-market of performance-based stock options

     (844 )   —       —    

Restricted stock cancellations

     —       —       387  

Amortization of restricted stock and performance-based stock options

     3,001     3,036     3,109  
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     (2,564 )   (4,301 )   (7,337 )
    


 

 

Deferred compensation plan:

                    

Beginning balance

     (4,919 )   (1,103 )   —    

Deferred compensation activity

     (1,491 )   (3,816 )   (1,103 )
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     (6,410 )   (4,919 )   (1,103 )
    


 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

Years Ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   2004

    2003

    2002

 

Deferred compensation liability:

                    

Beginning balance

   $ 4,919     1,103     —    

Deferred compensation activity

     1,491     3,816     1,103  
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     6,410     4,919     1,103  
    


 

 

Treasury stock, at cost:

                    

Beginning balance

     —       (158,992 )   (158,927 )

Employee stock plans and vesting of restricted stock, net

     —       (1,044 )   (65 )

Purchases of treasury stock

     (113,582 )   —       —    

Retirement of treasury stock

     109,644     160,036     —    
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     (3,938 )   —       (158,992 )
    


 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss:

                    

Beginning balance

     (20,976 )   (24,437 )   (19,286 )

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net of tax

     6,734     3,461     (5,151 )

Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investment securities, net of tax

     53     —       —    

Company’s portion of unconsolidated entity’s minimum pension liability, net of tax

     (386 )   —       —    
    


 

 

Balance at November 30,

     (14,575 )   (20,976 )   (24,437 )
    


 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 4,052,972     3,263,774     2,229,157  
    


 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 952,020     754,852     539,978  
    


 

 

 

(1) Class A common stock, Class B common stock and additional paid-in capital have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Company’s January 2004 two-for-one stock split. See Note 12.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   2004

    2003

    2002

 
     (as restated – See Note 19)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

                    

Net earnings

   $ 945,619     751,391     545,129  

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

                    

Depreciation and amortization

     55,573     54,503     47,031  

Amortization of discount on debt

     17,713     21,408     25,358  

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities

     (90,739 )   (81,937 )   (42,651 )

Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities

     128,535     137,657     77,915  

Tax benefit from employee stock plans and vesting of restricted stock

     13,142     10,951     10,728  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

     81,539     (51,143 )   (5,672 )

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions:

                    

Increase in receivables

     (385,202 )   (50,659 )   (101,817 )

Increase in inventories

     (870,194 )   (267,234 )   (242,330 )

Increase in other assets

     (760 )   (33,964 )   (11,122 )

(Increase) decrease in financial services mortgage loans held-for-sale

     94,948     165,773     (119,379 )

Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities

     411,108     61,710     99,293  
    


 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     401,282     718,456     282,483  
    


 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

                    

Net additions to operating properties and equipment

     (27,389 )   (18,848 )   (4,085 )

Contributions to unconsolidated entities

     (751,211 )   (235,650 )   (236,057 )

Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities

     330,614     170,066     216,044  

(Increase) decrease in financial services mortgage loans

     1,211     (93 )   13,886  

Purchases of investment securities

     (48,562 )   (29,614 )   (31,545 )

Proceeds from investment securities

     34,376     17,674     22,442  

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (105,730 )   (159,389 )   (424,277 )
    


 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (566,691 )   (255,854 )   (443,592 )
    


 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

                    

Net borrowings (repayments) under financial services short-term debt

     162,277     (118,989 )   156,120  

Net proceeds from senior floating-rate notes due 2009

     298,500     —       —    

Net proceeds from senior floating-rate notes due 2007

     199,300     —       —    

Net proceeds from 5.50% senior notes

     245,480     —       —    

Net proceeds from 5.95% senior notes

     —       341,730     —    

Proceeds from other borrowings

     —       —       20,103  

Principal payments on term loan B and other borrowings

     (404,089 )   (186,078 )   (131,299 )

Common stock:

                    

Issuances

     14,537     18,197     19,317  

Repurchases

     (113,582 )   (1,044 )   (65 )

Dividends and other

     (79,945 )   (22,705 )   (3,182 )
    


 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     322,478     31,111     60,994  
    


 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

Years Ended November 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

(Dollars in thousands)


   2004

    2003

    2002

 
     (as restated – See Note 19)  

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   $ 157,069     493,713     (100,115 )

Cash at beginning of year

     1,270,872     777,159     877,274  
    


 

 

Cash at end of year

   $ 1,427,941     1,270,872     777,159  
    


 

 

Summary of cash:

                    

Homebuilding

   $ 1,322,472     1,201,276     731,163  

Financial services

     105,469     69,596     45,996  
    


 

 

     $ 1,427,941     1,270,872     777,159  
    


 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

                    

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ —       6,559     18,589  

Cash paid for income taxes, net

   $ 278,444     503,410     307,073  

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

                    

Conversion of debt to equity

   $ 25     271,330     10  

Purchases of inventory financed by sellers

   $ 45,892     15,395     21,087  

Acquisitions:

                    

Fair market value of assets acquired, inclusive of cash of $1,392 in 2004, $9,004 in 2003 and $37,986 in 2002

   $ 88,822     159,453     664,424  

Goodwill recorded

     26,656     30,326     83,560  

Fair market value of liabilities assumed

     (8,356 )   (21,386 )   (285,721 )
    


 

 

Cash paid

   $ 107,122     168,393     462,263  
    


 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lennar Corporation and all subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities in which Lennar Corporation has a controlling interest and variable interest entities (see Note 15) in which Lennar Corporation is deemed the primary beneficiary (the “Company”). The Company’s investments in both unconsolidated entities in which a significant, but less than controlling, interest is held and in variable interest entities in which the Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary are accounted for by the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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