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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For  the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015.
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to _____________.
 
001-07395
Commission File Number


AV HOMES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware
 
23-1739078
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S.  Employer Identification No.)

8601 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 225, Scottsdale, Arizona
 
85253
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code )

(480) 214-7400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   x    No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes   x    No o
 





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
 Large Accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   o
Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes   o    No x
 
As of July 29, 2015, there were 22,339,548 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, issued and outstanding.


 







AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q

INDEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.   
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Item 1A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






PART I. Financial Information


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 


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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Assets
         (unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents
$
113,274

 
$
180,334

Restricted cash
25,175

 
16,447

Land and other inventories
496,910

 
383,184

Receivables
3,256

 
2,906

Property and equipment, net
36,140

 
36,922

Investments in unconsolidated entities
1,179

 
17,991

Prepaid expenses and other assets
22,547

 
20,980

Assets held for sale

 
4,051

Goodwill
6,071

 
6,071

Total Assets
$
704,552

 
$
668,886

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
29,370

 
$
16,087

Accrued and other liabilities
17,257

 
28,134

Customer deposits
10,882

 
4,966

Estimated development liability
32,908

 
33,003

Notes payable
335,211

 
299,956

Total Liabilities
425,628

 
382,146

 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 

Common stock
22,451

 
22,183

Additional paid-in capital
398,379

 
396,989

Accumulated deficit
(138,887
)
 
(129,413
)
 
281,943

 
289,759

Treasury stock
(3,019
)
 
(3,019
)
Total Stockholders' Equity
278,924

 
286,740

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$
704,552

 
$
668,886


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
75,902

 
$
48,425

 
$
129,251

 
$
74,028

Amenity and other
2,727

 
2,502

 
5,504

 
5,058

Land sales
760

 
520

 
3,464

 
16,226

Total revenues
79,389


51,447

 
138,219

 
95,312

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
74,872

 
46,899

 
129,187

 
73,156

Amenity and other
2,430

 
2,719

 
4,813

 
5,612

Land sales
98

 
294

 
383

 
12,238

Total real estate expenses
77,400


49,912

 
134,383

 
91,006

General and administrative expenses
4,282

 
3,852

 
7,936

 
8,248

Interest income and other
(62
)
 
(70
)
 
(124
)
 
(173
)
Interest expense
2,406

 

 
5,663

 
111

Total expenses
84,026


53,694

 
147,858

 
99,192

Equity in earnings (loss) in unconsolidated entities
171

 
(6
)
 
165

 
(5
)
Net loss before income taxes
(4,466
)

(2,253
)
 
(9,474
)
 
(3,885
)
Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss
(4,466
)

(2,253
)
 
(9,474
)
 
(3,885
)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities

 
36

 

 
329

Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to AV Homes stockholders
$
(4,466
)

$
(2,289
)
 
$
(9,474
)
 
$
(4,214
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
$
(0.20
)
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.43
)
 
$
(0.19
)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 (unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net loss (including net income attributable to non-controlling interests)
$
(9,474
)
 
$
(3,885
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
1,799

 
1,602

Amortization of stock-based compensation
1,698

 
1,236

Equity in loss (earnings) from unconsolidated entities
(165
)
 
5

Gain on disposal of assets
(31
)
 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Restricted cash
(8,728
)
 
(7,392
)
Land and other inventories
(89,816
)
 
(66,431
)
Receivables
(350
)
 
1,341

Assets held for sale

 
11,619

Prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,151
)
 
(1,468
)
Accounts payable, estimated development liability, and accrued and other liabilities
2,310

 
7,781

Customer deposits
5,916

 
2,407

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(97,992
)
 
(53,185
)
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 

Investment in property and equipment
(906
)
 
(409
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
31

 
12

Acquisition of Royal Oak Homes

 
(64,794
)
Investment in unconsolidated entities
(2,882
)
 

Return of capital from unconsolidated entities

 
33

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(3,757
)
 
(65,158
)
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 

Gross proceeds from issuance of notes
79,872

 
200,000

Debt issuance costs
(526
)
 
(8,297
)
Principal payments of notes payable
(44,617
)
 
(5,421
)
Other financing activities, net
(40
)
 
43

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
34,689

 
186,325

 
 
 
 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(67,060
)
 
67,982

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
180,334

 
144,727

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
113,274

 
$
212,709

 
 
 
 
Non-cash transactions:
 
 
 
Transfer from assets held for sale to land and other inventories
$
4,051

 
$

Accrued debt issuance costs
$
1,400

 
$

Distribution of land from unconsolidated joint venture
$
19,093

 
$


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AV HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2015
 

Note 1 - Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AV Homes, Inc. and all subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities in which AV Homes, Inc. (“AV Homes," “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) has a controlling interest. Our investments in unconsolidated entities in which we have less than a controlling interest are accounted for using the equity method. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of AV Homes at June 30, 2015 and for all periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in AV Homes' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain revenue and expense balances were reclassified from "Homebuilding and
amenity," as well as "Other real estate" into the line item "Amenity and other" to enhance the visibility to our core homebuilding operations.
 
Use of Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
 
We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  As of June 30, 2015, our cash and cash equivalents were invested primarily in money market accounts that invest primarily in U.S. government securities.  Due to the short maturity period of the cash equivalents, the carrying amount of these instruments approximates their fair values.
 
Our cash items that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage include deposits of $25.2 million and $16.4 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, associated with an interest reserve to comply with the terms of our Senior Secured Credit Facility (defined below).
 
Land and Other Inventories

  Land and other inventories include expenditures for land acquisition, land development, home construction, construction costs for homeowners association amenities, and direct and allocated indirect costs, including interest cost capitalized until development and construction are substantially completed. These costs are assigned to components of land and other inventories based on specific identification, relative sales value, or area allocation methods.
 
Land and other inventories are stated at cost unless the asset is determined to be impaired, in which case the asset is written to its fair value, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 360, Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 360”).
 
We evaluate our land and other inventories for impairment on a quarterly basis in accordance with ASC 360 to reflect market conditions, including a market by market consideration of supply of new and resale homes for sale, level of foreclosure activity and competition. For assets held and used, if indicators are present, we perform an impairment test in which the asset is reviewed for impairment by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If such cash flows are less than the asset’s carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value. Generally, fair value is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the asset and related estimated cash flow streams. The discount rate used in the determination of fair value would vary, depending on the state of development. Assumptions and estimates used in the determination of the estimated

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future cash flows are based on expectations of future operations and economic conditions and certain factors described below. Changes to these assumptions could significantly affect the estimates of future cash flows, which could affect the potential for future impairments. Due to the uncertainties of the estimation process, actual results could differ significantly from such estimates. 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, our impairment assessments resulted in no impairment charges.

Receivables
 
Receivables includes amounts in transit or due from title companies for house closings; membership dues related to our amenity operations; and contracts and mortgage notes receivable from the sale of land.
 
Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net are stated at cost and depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: land improvements 10 to 25 years; buildings and improvements 8 to 39 years; and machinery, equipment and fixtures 3 to 7 years.  Maintenance and operating expenses of equipment utilized in the development of land are capitalized to land inventory.  Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
 
Property and equipment, net includes certain amenities such as club facilities on properties owned by us. These amenities include expenditures for land acquisition, land development, construction, and direct and allocated costs, including interest cost incurred during development and construction.
 
Each reporting period, we review our property and equipment for indicators of impairment in accordance with ASC 360. For our amenities, which are located within our housing communities, indicators of potential impairment are similar to those of our housing communities (described above), as these factors may impact our ability to generate revenues at our amenities or cause construction costs to increase. In addition, we factor in the collectability and potential delinquency of the fees due for our amenities.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we did not identify indicators of impairments for property and equipment.

Assets Held for Sale

We classify assets held for sale in accordance with the criteria set forth in ASC 360. We continue to opportunistically sell non-core commercial and industrial assets, as well as scattered lot positions and land assets that are in excess of our needed supply in a given market. Under this plan, assets that meet the criteria above are classified as held for sale.
For assets held for sale, if indicators are present, we perform an impairment test in which the asset is reviewed for impairment by comparing the fair value (estimated sales price) less cost to sell the asset to its carrying value. If such fair value less cost to sell is less than the asset’s carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value less cost to sell.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we changed our plans to sell assets that were previously classified as held for sale, or the assets no longer met the held-for-sale criteria, resulting in a reclassification of $4.1 million of land positions to land and other inventories. There was no change in the carrying value in these assets due to this reclassification.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we sold assets held for sale with a carrying value of $0.2 million and $12.0 million, respectively, for cash proceeds of $0.5 million and $15.1 million, respectively. Included in this was the sale of a multi-family property in Arizona to a related party for $13.9 million for a gain of $2.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Investments in Partnerships and LLCs

When we are either deemed to hold the controlling interest in a voting interest entity or deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”), we are required to consolidate the investment. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb the majority of losses of the VIE or the right to receive the majority of benefits from the VIE. Investments where we don't hold the controlling interest and we are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for under the equity method.

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Factors considered when determining if we hold the controlling interest in a voting interest entity include who holds the general partnership or managing member interests, which partner or member makes the day-to-day decisions regarding the operations of the entity, and whether or not the other partners or members have substantive participating rights. With respect to VIEs, our variable interests may be in the form of (1) equity ownership, (2) contracts to purchase assets and/or (3) loans provided by us to the investor. We examine specific criteria and use judgment when determining if we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Factors considered in determining whether we are the primary beneficiary include risk and reward sharing, experience and financial condition of other partner(s), sufficiency of equity to conduct the operations of the entity, voting rights, involvement in decisions significantly impacting the entity's economic performance, level of economic disproportionality between us and the other partner(s) and contracts to purchase assets from VIEs.

We have investments in unconsolidated entities, including joint ventures, with independent third parties. The equity method of accounting is used for unconsolidated entities over which we have significant influence. Under the equity method of accounting, we recognize our proportionate share of the earnings and losses of these entities.
We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for recoverability in accordance with ASC 323, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASC 323”). If we determine that a loss in the value of the investment is other than temporary, we write down the investment to its estimated fair value. Any such losses are recorded to equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Due to uncertainties in the estimation process and the significant volatility in demand for new housing, actual results could differ significantly from such estimates.
Purchase Accounting

When acquiring a business, we allocate the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values. In making estimates of fair values for this purpose, we use a number of sources, including independent appraisals and information obtained about each property as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence and its marketing and housing activities.

Goodwill
    
Goodwill arises from business combinations and represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net fair value amounts that were assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. There were no indicators of impairment during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.     

Revenues
 
In accordance with ASC 360, revenues from the sales of housing units are recognized when the sales are closed and title passes to the purchasers. In addition, revenues from land sales are recognized in full at closing, provided the buyer's initial and continuing investment is adequate, any financing is considered collectible and there is no significant continuing involvement. Sales incentives are included in homebuilding revenue in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
  
Warranty Costs
 
Warranty reserves for houses are established to cover estimated costs for materials and labor with regard to warranty-type claims to be incurred subsequent to the closing of a house.  Reserves are determined based on historical data and other relevant factors.  We have, and require our subcontractors to have, general liability, property, errors and omissions, workers compensation, and other business insurance. These insurance policies protect us against a portion of our risk of loss from claims, subject to certain self-insured per occurrence and aggregate retentions, deductibles, and available policy limits. We may have recourse against subcontractors for certain claims relating to workmanship and materials.  Warranty reserves are included in accrued and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, changes in the warranty reserve consisted of the following (in thousands):


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Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Accrued warranty reserve, beginning of period
$
1,511

 
$
833

 
$
1,528

 
$
638

Reserve provided
764

 
84

 
1,136

 
467

Payments
(508
)
 
(111
)
 
(897
)
 
(299
)
Accrued warranty reserve, end of period
$
1,767

 
$
806

 
$
1,767

 
$
806


Income Taxes
 
Income taxes have been provided for using the liability method under ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”).  The liability method is used in accounting for income taxes where deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences reverse.
 
We evaluate our deferred tax assets quarterly to determine if valuation allowances are required.  ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard.  Our cumulative loss position over the evaluation period and the uncertain and volatile market conditions provided significant evidence supporting the need for a valuation allowance.  During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized an increase of $2.7 million in the valuation allowance, primarily attributable to the year-to-date net loss.  As of June 30, 2015, our deferred tax asset valuation allowance was $132.5 million.  In future periods, the valuation allowance could be reduced based on sufficient evidence indicating that it is more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets will be realized.
 
Any interest or penalties assessed have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results.  In the event we are assessed any interest or penalties in the future, we plan to include them in our statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as income tax expense.
    
Share-Based Compensation
 
The Amended and Restated 1997 Incentive and Capital Accumulation Plan (2005 Restatement), as amended ("the Incentive Plan") provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, performance awards, and stock units to officers, employees and directors of AV Homes.  The exercise prices of stock options may not be less than the stock exchange closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.  Stock option awards under the Incentive Plan generally expire 10 years after the date of grant. On June 2, 2011, our stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 1997 Incentive and Capital Accumulation Plan (2011 Restatement) to, among other things, increase the aggregate number of shares of our common stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized for issuance under the Incentive Plan from 1,500,000 shares to 2,200,000 shares and extend the term of the Incentive Plan until October 25, 2020. On June 3, 2015, our stockholders approved the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "2015 Plan") to provide for the issuance of up to 750,000 shares of our common stock, plus the 22,405 shares that remained available for issuance under the Incentive Plan on such date.

As of June 30, 2015, an aggregate of 590,483 shares of our common stock, subject to certain adjustments, were reserved for issuance under the Incentive Plan, relating to outstanding options and restricted stock units previously awarded and currently outstanding under the Incentive Plan. There were approximately 767,474 shares available for grant at June 30, 2015 under the 2015 Plan and 17,088 shares reserved for issuance relating to restricted stock units previously awarded and currently outstanding under the 2015 Plan.
 
Loss Per Share
 
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to AV Homes stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of AV Homes.  The computation of diluted loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 did not assume the effect of restricted stock units, employee stock options, or convertible notes because the effects were antidilutive.
 

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The following table represents a reconciliation of the net loss and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands, except share data):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted net loss
$
(4,466
)
 
$
(2,289
)
 
$
(9,474
)
 
$
(4,214
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
22,005,589

 
21,940,284

 
22,000,367

 
21,935,097

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.20
)
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.43
)
 
$
(0.19
)

Comprehensive Loss
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss are the same for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.


Note 2 - Royal Oak Homes Acquisition

On March 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Royal Oak Homes, LLC, a residential homebuilder based in Orlando, Florida (“Royal Oak”). In connection with the transaction, we also acquired certain land positions from an affiliate of Royal Oak. The transaction expanded our presence in Central Florida and the Poinciana market. With over 2,500 primary residential lots owned or controlled at the time of acquisition, Royal Oak enhances our position in a key growth market. The total purchase price paid under the acquisition agreements was approximately $65.0 million in cash, which includes a potential $3.0 million payment related to an earn-out covering the financial results for 2014 and 2015. The actual amount of the earn-out may be more or less than the $3.0 million target amount based on the performance of the Royal Oak business through the end of 2015. We will not pay any earn-out amounts unless the Royal Oak business achieves at least 50% of the target amount of financial performance. The current estimate of the total payment for the earn-out is $2.4 million, of which $1.2 million has been paid as of June 30, 2015. The results of Royal Oak's operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date of March 13, 2014.

The Royal Oak acquisition was accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). We recorded the acquired assets and liabilities at their estimated fair value. We determined the estimated fair values with the assistance of appraisals or valuations performed by independent third-party specialists, discounted cash flow analyses, quoted market prices where available, and estimates by management. To the extent the consideration transferred exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired in this transaction, such excess was assigned to goodwill.

We acquired substantially all of the assets of Royal Oak, including all of its real estate, land acquisition agreements and permits, and certain of its leases, contracts, commitments and purchase orders. We also assumed certain liabilities of Royal Oak, including the liabilities and obligations relating to the acquired contracts but excluding certain home warranty obligations relating to homes sold by Royal Oak prior to the acquisition.
The following table summarizes the calculation of the fair value of the total consideration transferred to Royal Oak and its affiliate and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):
 

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Calculation of purchase price consideration
  
 
 
  
 
Cash paid for Royal Oak net assets
  
$
25,848

Cash paid for bulk land purchase
  
28,009

Contingent consideration (earn-out)

2,500

Debt repaid at closing
 
8,827

 
 
 
Total consideration
  
$
65,184

 
  
 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
  

Assets
 
 
Prepaid and other current assets
 
$
582

Land and other inventories
  
60,217

Property, plant and equipment
  
366

Trade name
 
614

Goodwill
  
6,071

 
  
 
Total assets acquired
  
67,850

 
 
 
Liabilities
 


Accounts payable
  
1,343

Accrued and other liabilities
  
469

Customer deposits
 
854

 
  
 
Total liabilities assumed
  
2,666


  
 
Total net assets acquired
  
$
65,184

 
  
 
 
Fair value
Cash and equivalents, other assets, accounts payable, and accrued and other liabilities were generally stated at historical carrying values given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. Liabilities were recorded at historical carrying values in accordance with ASC 805.
 
We determined the fair value of inventory on a lot-by-lot basis primarily using a combination of market comparable land transactions, where available, and discounted cash flow models, and independent appraisals were also utilized in certain instances. These estimated cash flows are significantly impacted by estimates related to expected average home selling prices and sales incentives, expected sales paces and cancellation rates, expected land development and construction timelines, and anticipated land development, construction, and overhead costs. Such estimates must be made for each individual community and may vary significantly between communities.
The fair values for acquired intangible assets were determined based on valuations performed by independent valuation specialists. The $0.6 million of acquired intangible assets relates to trade names that are being amortized over three years. Amortization expense for these assets totaled $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, which is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) within homebuilding expense.
We completed our business combination accounting as of the end of the measurement period, which did not extend beyond one year from the acquisition date.     
Transaction and integration costs
Transaction and integration costs directly related to the Royal Oak acquisition, including legal, accounting and broker fees, totaled $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, the majority of which are included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) within corporate general and administrative expenses. Such costs were expensed as incurred in accordance with ASC 805.  
Goodwill

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As of the acquisition date, goodwill included the expected economic value attributable to Royal Oak’s assembled workforce. The acquisition provided increased scale and presence in an existing market with immediate revenue opportunities through an established backlog. We expect $3.7 million of goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes as of June 30, 2015.
 
Supplemental pro forma information
The following represents pro forma operating results as if Royal Oak had been included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as of the beginning of the fiscal year presented (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Revenue
$
108,448

Net income (loss)
(2,095
)
Income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted
$
(0.10
)
The supplemental pro forma operating results have been determined after adjusting the operating results of Royal Oak to reflect additional amortization that would have been recorded assuming the fair value adjustments to intangible assets had been applied as of January 1, 2014. Certain other adjustments, including those related to conforming accounting policies and adjusting acquired inventory to fair value, have not been reflected in the supplemental pro forma operating results due to the impracticability of estimating such impacts. These results may not be indicative of future operating results.

Note 3 - Land and Other Inventories
 

Land and other inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 


 
 
Land held for future development
$
21,385

 
$
20,844

Land developed and in process of development
315,060

 
269,764

Homes completed or under construction
160,465

 
92,576

 
$
496,910

 
$
383,184

 
We capitalize interest to inventories during the period of development in accordance with ASC 835, Interest ("ASC 835"). Homebuilding interest capitalized to cost of inventory is included in cost of sales as related units or lots are sold. To the extent our homebuilding debt exceeds our qualified assets, as defined in ASC 835, we expense a portion of interest incurred. Qualified homebuilding assets consist of land, lots and homes, excluding finished unsold homes or finished models, that are under development or construction.

The following table represents interest incurred, interest capitalized, and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Interest incurred
$
6,788

 
$
2,356

 
$
13,501

 
$
4,687

Interest capitalized
(4,382
)
 
(2,356
)
 
(7,838
)
 
(4,576
)
Interest expense
$
2,406

 
$

 
$
5,663

 
$
111

    
Note 4 - Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
 
We participate in entities with equity interests ranging from 20% to 58% for the purpose of acquiring and/or developing land. We determine the method for accounting for our investment at inception or upon a reconsideration event.


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We share in the profits and losses of unconsolidated entities generally in accordance with our ownership interests. We and our equity partners make initial and ongoing capital contributions to these unconsolidated entities on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make capital contributions is governed by each unconsolidated entity’s respective operating agreement or other governing documents. We made contributions totaling $0.8 million and $2.9 million to our unconsolidated entities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. We made contributions totaling $0.3 million to our unconsolidated entities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The balance of our investments in unconsolidated entities was $1.2 million and $18.0 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

In May 2012, we entered into an agreement with JEN Arizona 4, LLC to form a limited liability company, EM 646, LLC (“EM 646”).  We hold a 58% interest in the venture, which was organized for the purpose of acquiring, entitling, developing, and distributing specific sections of real property located in Mesa, Arizona.  The property was originally acquired in November 2012 and in April 2015 the final distribution of developed land to the partners was completed at cost. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, EM 646 distributed $19.9 million and $7.1 million, respectively, of developed land to AV Homes.

During 2014, we were no longer considered the primary beneficiary of EM 646 due to a discontinuation of a related party affiliation, resulting in shared power between the remaining members. As we no longer have the power on a stand-alone basis to direct the activities of the LLC that most significantly impact the LLC’s economic performance, we deconsolidated this LLC, in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation and ASC 360. As this transaction involves the deconsolidation of insubstance real estate, we have accounted for the deconsolidation under ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales. In determining whether a gain should be recognized as part of this transaction, ASC 360-20-40-10, Real Estate Sales requires that a sufficient amount of cash be received in order to recognize a gain on transactions within the scope of ASC 360. As we did not receive any proceeds from this transaction and as there was not a culmination of an earning process, we recognized our investment in the venture at our carry over cost basis and, therefore, no gain or loss was recognized. We will reflect future earnings, contributions and distributions on an equity method basis. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 our consolidated balance sheet included amounts related to investments in the unconsolidated EM 646 entity of $0.0 million and $15.6 million, respectively.
We and our equity partners make capital contributions to the entity and receive distributions on a pro rata basis. The obligation to make such capital contributions is governed by the entity’s operating agreement. As of June 30, 2015, this entity was financed by partner equity and does not have third-party debt. In addition, we have not provided any guarantees to the entity or our equity partner. The assets of our investee can only be used to settle obligations of the investee. 

Note 5 - Debt

Our notes payable are summarized as follows (in thousands):     
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
7.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016
46,793

 
55,481

7.50% Senior Exchange Convertible Notes due 2016
8,546

 
44,475

8.50% Senior Notes due 2019
200,000

 
200,000

6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020, net of discount
79,872

 

Senior Secured Credit Facility

 

Total
$
335,211

 
$
299,956


We made interest payments of $9.7 million and $22.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. We made interest payments of $0.1 million and $3.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

7.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016

On February 4, 2011, we completed an underwritten public offering for $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016 (the “7.50% Notes”). The 7.50% Notes mature on February 15, 2016 unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The 7.50% Notes are governed by the Indenture and the First Supplemental

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Indenture, each dated February 4, 2011, between us and the trustee named therein. Interest on the 7.50% Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on February 15 and August 15 of each year.

7.50% Senior Exchange Convertible Notes due 2016

In July 2012, we entered into exchange agreements under which we retired $44.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 7.50% Notes, in exchange for the issuance of $44.5 million in aggregate principal of new 7.50% Senior Exchange Convertible Notes due 2016 (“7.50% Exchange Notes”). The 7.50% Exchange Notes mature on February 15, 2016 unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. Effective as of February 15, 2015, we may, at our option, redeem for cash all or any portion of the 7.50% Exchange Notes prior to maturity at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 7.50% Exchange Notes are governed by the Indenture dated February 4, 2011 and the Second Supplemental Indenture dated July 25, 2012 between us and the trustee named therein. Interest on the 7.50% Exchange Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing February 15, 2013.

8.50% Senior Notes due 2019

On June 30, 2014, we completed an underwritten offering for $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 8.50% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “8.50% Notes”). The 8.50% Notes mature on July 1, 2019 unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. Interest on the 8.50% Notes is 8.50% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2015. The 8.50% Notes will be redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after July 1, 2016, at certain redemption prices, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020
    
On June 23, 2015, we completed a private offering of $80.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (the “6.00% Notes”). The 6.00% Notes were issued in exchange for $15.4 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Exchange Notes and $64.5 million in cash. We used $30.7 million of the net cash proceeds from the sale of the 6.00% Notes to (i) repurchase an additional $20.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Exchange Notes, (ii) repurchase $8.7 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 7.50% Notes, and (iii) pay approximately $1.5 million of accrued interest (in respect of the notes being exchanged or repurchased) and premium (in respect of the notes being repurchased). The 6.00% Notes will mature on July 1, 2020, unless earlier repurchased or converted. The 6.00% Notes are governed by the Indenture dated February 4, 2011 and the Third Supplemental Indenture dated June 23, 2015 between us and the trustee named therein. The 6.00% Notes bear regular cash interest on the principal amount of each note, payable semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2016.

The 6.00% Notes were issued pursuant a series of separate, privately negotiated note purchase agreements (the “Note Purchase Agreements”) entered into on June 17, 2015 by us and certain qualified institutional buyers. TPG Aviator, L.P. (“TPG”), which owns approximately 41% of our outstanding common stock, purchased $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Notes for $20.0 million in cash and waived its rights to purchase additional 6.00% Notes. Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Related Person Transaction Policy, the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors reviewed and approved the terms of the 6.00% Notes and TPG’s purchase of 6.00% Notes.

Senior Secured Credit Facility
On April 7, 2014, we entered into a $65.0 million senior secured credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, a lender and a letter of credit issuer (the "Senior Secured Credit Facility"). The other lenders and letter of credit issuers include Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse AG. Later in 2014, we increased the senior secured credit facility by $40.0 million with the addition of Citibank, N.A., and Deutsche Bank, A.G., as additional lenders.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility includes revolving credit and letter of credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $105.0 million, with an “accordion” feature that allows us, with the consent of the lenders, to increase the aggregate amount to $175.0 million. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also includes a swing line loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million. At June 30, 2015, we had sufficient qualified assets in the borrowing base to cover the full capacity and had no borrowings outstanding. Subsequent to June 30, 2015, we drew $40.0 million on the Senior Secured Credit Facility.
    
Note 6 - Estimated Development Liability
 

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The estimated development liability consists primarily of utilities improvements in Rio Rico and Poinciana for more than 8,000 home sites previously sold, in most cases prior to 1980. The estimated development liability is reduced by actual expenditures and is evaluated and adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect management’s estimate of potential costs.  In addition, we obtain third-party engineer evaluations on an annual basis and adjust this liability to reflect changes in the estimated costs. Cash expenditures associated with these obligations were $0.1 million and $0.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Future increases or decreases of costs for construction, material and labor, as well as other land development and utilities infrastructure costs, may have a significant effect on the estimated development liability. The balance of the estimated development liability was $32.9 million and $33.0 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies
 
We are involved in litigation from time to time, primarily arising in the normal course of our business. Liabilities or costs arising out of these and other currently pending litigation is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Performance bonds, issued by third-party entities, are used primarily to guarantee our performance to construct improvements in our various communities.  As of June 30, 2015, we had outstanding performance bonds of approximately $24.6 million. The amount of outstanding performance bonds could fluctuate depending on the level of development activity. We do not believe that it is likely any of these outstanding performance bonds will be drawn upon.

Note 8 - Segment Information

Prior to the first quarter of 2015, our operations included the following reportable segments: (i) active adult communities; (ii) primary residential communities; and (iii) land sales. Based on the evolving nature of our business and recent operational and reporting changes, we reevaluated the identification of our reportable segments during the first quarter of 2015. As a result, beginning with the first quarter of 2015, our reportable segments are as follows: Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas.

Our operating segments are defined as a component of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available and is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and make operating decisions. We have identified our chief operating decision maker as our Chief Executive Officer.

The following table summarizes our information for reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, which have been recast for all periods presented to reflect the change described above (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
56,686

 
$
39,583

 
$
98,592

 
$
60,931

Amenity and other
2,727

 
2,502

 
5,504

 
5,058

Land sales
760

 
520

 
3,464

 
2,358

Total Revenues
60,173

 
42,605

 
107,560

 
68,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
46,023

 
32,196

 
80,624

 
49,227

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative
8,165

 
5,380

 
14,753

 
9,310

Amenity and other
2,394

 
2,637

 
4,739

 
5,351

Land sales
98

 
294

 
383

 
700

Segment operating income
3,493

 
2,098

 
7,061

 
3,759

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Arizona
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
15,277

 
$
8,842

 
$
25,184

 
$
13,097

Land sales

 

 

 
13,868

Total Revenues
15,277

 
8,842

 
25,184

 
26,965

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
13,594

 
7,433

 
22,207

 
10,980

Homebuilding selling, general andaAdministrative
2,515

 
1,484

 
4,837

 
2,940

Amenity and other
36

 
82

 
74

 
261

Land sales

 

 

 
11,538

Segment operating income (loss)
(868
)
 
(157
)
 
(1,934
)
 
1,246

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carolinas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
3,939

 
$

 
$
5,475

 
$

Total Revenues
3,939

 

 
5,475

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
3,617

 

 
4,992

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative
958

 
406

 
1,774

 
699

Segment operating loss
(636
)
 
(406
)
 
(1,291
)
 
(699
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
$
1,989

 
$
1,535

 
$
3,836

 
$
4,306

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unallocated income (expenses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other
62

 
70

 
124

 
173

Equity in earnings (loss) in unconsolidated entities
171

 
(6
)
 
165

 
(5
)
Corporate general and administrative expenses
(4,282
)
 
(3,852
)
 
(7,936
)
 
(8,248
)
Interest expense
(2,406
)
 

 
(5,663
)
 
(111
)
Loss before income taxes
(4,466
)
 
(2,253
)
 
(9,474
)
 
(3,885
)
Income tax expense

 

 

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 
36

 

 
329

Net loss attributable to AV Homes
$
(4,466
)
 
$
(2,289
)
 
$
(9,474
)
 
$
(4,214
)
    
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Segment assets:
 
 
 
Florida
$
343,390

 
$
278,091

Arizona
168,990

 
145,380

Carolinas
37,631

 
28,475

Unallocated assets
154,541

 
216,940

Total assets
$
704,552

 
$
668,886

    

Note 9 - Fair Value Disclosures
 

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ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. 

The accounting standards require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Fair value determined based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
 
Level 2: Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, by correlation or other means.

Level 3: Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as discounted cash flows, or similar techniques.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, and accounts payable approximates the fair value due to their short-term maturities.
 
The majority of our non-financial instruments, which include land and other inventories and property and equipment, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur such that a non-financial instrument is required to be evaluated for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would require that the non-financial instrument be recorded at the lower of historical cost or its fair value.
 
For assets held for sale (vacant land parcels available for sale), we perform a quarterly impairment test in which the asset is reviewed for impairment by comparing the fair value (estimated sales price) less cost to sell the asset to its carrying value. If such fair value less cost to sell is less than the asset’s carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value less cost to sell.
     
For assets held and used, if indicators are present, we perform an impairment test in which the asset is reviewed for impairment by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If such cash flows are less than the asset’s carrying value, the carrying value is written down to its estimated fair value. Generally, fair value is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the asset and related estimated cash flow streams. The discount rate used in the determination of fair value would vary depending on the stage of development. Assumptions and estimates used in the determination of the estimated future cash flows are based on expectations of future operations and economic conditions and certain factors described below. Changes to these assumptions could significantly affect the estimates of future cash flows which could affect the potential for future impairments. Due to the uncertainties of the estimation process, actual results could differ significantly from such estimates.
 
The carrying amounts and fair values of our financial liabilities at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Notes Payable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.50% Notes and 7.50% Exchange Notes
$
55,339

 
$
55,201

 
$
99,956

 
$
99,040

8.50% Senior Notes
$
200,000

 
$
193,500

 
$
200,000

 
$
193,000

6.00% Notes
$
79,872

 
$
80,000

 
$

 
$

  Contingent consideration (earn-out)
$
1,198

 
$
1,198

 
$
2,404

 
$
2,404

 
In estimating the fair value of financial liabilities, we used the following methods and assumptions:
 
8.50% Senior Notes, 7.50% Notes, 7.50% Exchange Notes, and 6.00% Notes: At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the fair value of the 7.50% Notes, 7.50% Exchange Notes, the 8.50% Notes and the 6.00% Notes is estimated, based on quoted or estimated market prices.  These fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.


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Contingent consideration ("earn-out"): This was first recognized as part of the purchase price paid for the Royal Oak acquisition in the first quarter of 2014 and falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The decrease from December 31, 2014 relates to payments made pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Note 10 - Subsequent Events

Business Acquisition    

On July 1, 2015, we acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Bonterra Builders, LLC (“Bonterra”) for approximately $101.3 million, including a $6.0 million estimated earn-out, and remains subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The actual amount of the earn-out may be more or less than the $6.0 million target amount based on the performance of the Bonterra business through the end of 2016. A portion of the aggregate consideration equal to $0.8 million was held back by us at the closing as security for Bonterra's indemnification and other obligations under the purchase agreement. Bonterra acquires raw and developed land, develops raw land and constructs single-family homes in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. With approximately 1,700 lots owned or controlled, the Bonterra acquisition significantly enhances our position in a key growth market.

As of the date of this report, the initial accounting for this business combination is incomplete because the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired is still in process; therefore, certain disclosures required by ASC 805-10-50 cannot be made at this time. These disclosures include the amount of acquisition-related costs, the fair value of acquired receivables, the amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities acquired, the amount of goodwill recognized, if any, including a qualitative discussion of the factors that make up that goodwill, the total amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes, the amount of goodwill by reportable segment, the fair value and description of contingent consideration, and the amount of revenue and earnings of Bonterra since the date of acquisition and since the beginning of 2014.

Redemption of 7.50% Exchange Notes

On July 20, 2015, we completed the redemption of $8.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 7.50% Exchange Notes. We paid for all of the notes redeemed with available cash. The full aggregate principal amount of the notes was surrendered for repurchase, and therefore none of the notes remain outstanding.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Executive Overview 
We are engaged in the business of homebuilding and community development in Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas. We also engage to a limited degree in other real estate activities, such as the operation of amenities and the sale of land for third-party development. We manage our business through three reportable segments: Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas.
    
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we derived 78% of our revenues from Florida, 18% of our revenues from Arizona, and 4% of our revenues from the Carolinas.

Our primary business is the development of land and the construction and sale of homes for people of all ages, including active adults (55 years and older). Our current homebuilding sales activities include existing locations in Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas, with additional communities in the pipeline for each state. Within each geographical segment, we build both active adult communities, which are restricted to homeowners that are age 55 and older, and primary residential communities, which are open to all ages. This provides an element of diversification, which helps mitigate the overall business risks. We generate a smaller portion of our revenues from the sale of land from our portfolio of legacy land holdings that we sell in favorable market conditions. While we have in the past acquired land with the intention to resell to developers and other third parties, we now purchase land for the purpose of developing communities and will opportunistically sell existing non-core commercial and industrial assets, as well as scattered lot positions and land assets, that are in excess of our needed supply in a given market.
    
Our current selling community count includes 38 locations, 23 in Florida, nine in Arizona, and six in the Carolinas, with additional communities in the pipeline for each area. Our current count of communities with closings includes 32 locations, 21 in Florida, six in Arizona, and five in the Carolinas, with additional communities in the pipeline for each area.


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Solivita and Vitalia, our active adult communities in Central Florida, and CantaMia in Goodyear, Arizona, currently serve as our flagship communities as we pursue the active adult market. In addition, we have added active adult communities in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and Mesa, Arizona, named Creekside at Bethpage and Encore at Eastmark, respectively. These communities broaden our geographic footprint and product offering, and should provide us with future participation in the longer term growth of demand from the wave of Baby Boomers entering their retirement years.
 
The primary residential market is improving and we continue to invest in this area to create a more diversified portfolio that mitigates cyclical impact over time. We are expanding within our existing communities in Central Florida and the greater Phoenix market, and have expanded into new primary markets in the Charlotte, North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan areas. Replacement lot positions may require new acquisitions of developed lots or platted or unplatted undeveloped land, or we may decide to develop current land holdings, depending on market conditions within the submarket of these assets.

Factors Affecting our Results of Operations

Our business is significantly influenced by a number of factors that affect our revenues, costs and capital expenditures, including those described below. In managing our business and the influence of these factors, we track several key operating metrics described below. This discussion includes forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations. See ‘‘Risk factors’’ and ‘‘Special notes concerning forward-looking statements.’’

Revenue factors

General market conditions. Demand for housing in the United States is driven by a variety of factors, including, among other things, population growth, household income, mortgage rates, affordability, consumer confidence and employment levels. The supply of available housing varies from time to time based on a number of factors, including, among other things, home starts, inventories of existing homes available for sale and activities of speculative investors. While we believe that higher interest rates are inevitable and may have a moderating effect on demand and pricing, we believe this impact will be outweighed by the other factors driving increased sales activity as overall new home sales remain low compared with historical levels. We believe that any sustained rise in interest rates will be indicative of a stronger macroeconomic environment that will support a continued recovery in the homebuilding industry.

Demographic trends. As a portion of our business focuses on the active adult population, demographic trends have an impact on our results of operations. We believe that we will benefit from the long-term growth in demand for active adult communities as a result of the Baby Boomer generation entering their retirement years.

Cost factors

Subcontractors. Substantially all of our construction work is done by third-party subcontractors with our company acting as the general contractor. Our costs of using subcontractors is significantly influenced by the cost and availability of skilled labor in the markets where we operate.

Raw materials. We use drywall, cement, steel, lumber, and insulation, among other things, in the construction of our homes. Our subcontractors contract with third parties for these raw materials. From time to time, there may be shortages in these raw materials during periods of strong demand for housing that could cause delays in and increase our costs of home construction, which in turn could negatively affect our operating results.

Homebuilding expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses are included in homebuilding expenses and are comprised of expenses not directly associated with the acquisition of lots and construction of homes, such as advertising, expenses associated with operating model homes, and salaries and commissions of sales personnel.

Corporate expenses. Corporate general and administrative expenses are included in general and administrative expenses and include costs associated with our executive, marketing, finance, accounting, legal, information services and human resources functions at the corporate level.

Other factors

Inflation. We may be adversely affected during periods of inflation because of higher land and construction costs. Inflation may also increase our financing costs. While we attempt to pass on to our customers increases in our costs through

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increased sales prices, market forces may limit our ability to do so. If we are unable to raise sales prices enough to compensate for higher costs, or if mortgage interest rates increase significantly, our revenues, gross margins and net income could be adversely affected.

Working capital. Our business is capital intensive and requires or may require expenditures for land and infrastructure development, housing construction, funding of operating deficits, real estate taxes, HOA deficits and interest expense, as well as potential new acquisitions of real estate and real estate–related assets. We manage our inventory levels through monitoring land development and home starts. We believe our efforts to opportunistically sell land that we have decided not to develop will help reduce and diversify land holdings and associated carrying costs.

Key operating metrics

Contracts signed. Net contracts signed for a given period represents the number of contracts we have entered into with homebuyers for the purchase and sale of homes, less the number of contracts that were cancelled in the same period. We consider a home sales contract cancelled when the customer terminates the contract.

Home starts. Home starts is the number of new homes on which we have started construction in a given period. Home starts are monitored by management in order to minimize the time between contract signing and closing.

Closings. Closings represents the number of home sales closed in the period. We recognize revenue equal to the sales price of a home when the sales are closed and title passes to the purchasers.

Backlog. Backlog is the number of homes we are building that are under contract for sale that have not closed as of the end of the period being presented. The dollar value of backlog is the revenue anticipated to be realized at closing equal to the purchase price provided in the applicable contract. Backlog is an important indicator of home closings and homebuilding revenues in future periods.

Average sales price. Average sales price represents total revenue for a given period divided by the number of closings for such period.

Seasonality

Our quarterly operating results generally fluctuate by season. We typically experience the highest new home order activity in the winter and spring months, although new order activity is also highly dependent on the number of actively selling communities and the timing of new community openings and closings as well as other market factors. We may experience higher liquidity demands during the first half of the calendar year as we incur the costs associated with new construction resulting from the increased sales volume. If, due to construction delays or other reasons, we are unable to deliver our expected number of homes in the second half of the calendar year, our full year results of operations may be adversely affected.

The following table provides a comparison of certain financial data related to our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Florida
 
 

 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
56,686

 
$
39,583

 
$
98,592

 
$
60,931

Amenity and other
2,727

 
2,502

 
5,504

 
5,058

Land sales
760

 
520

 
3,464

 
2,358

Total Revenues
60,173

 
42,605

 
107,560

 
68,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses

 


 
 
 
 

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Homebuilding
46,023

 
32,196

 
80,624

 
49,227

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative
8,165

 
5,380

 
14,753

 
9,310

Amenity and other
2,394

 
2,637

 
4,739

 
5,351

Land sales
98

 
294

 
383

 
700

Segment operating income
3,493

 
2,098

 
7,061

 
3,759

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona

 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
15,277

 
$
8,842

 
$
25,184

 
$
13,097

Land sales

 

 

 
13,868

Total Revenues
15,277

 
8,842

 
25,184

 
26,965

 

 


 
 
 
 
Expenses

 


 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
13,594

 
7,433

 
22,207

 
10,980

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative
2,515

 
1,484

 
4,837

 
2,940

Amenity and other
36

 
82

 
74

 
261

Land sales

 

 

 
11,538

Segment operating income (loss)
(868
)
 
(157
)
 
(1,934
)
 
1,246

 

 

 
 
 
 
Carolinas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
$
3,939

 
$

 
$
5,475

 
$

Total Revenues
3,939

 

 
5,475

 

 

 


 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homebuilding
3,617

 

 
4,992

 

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative
958

 
406

 
1,774

 
699

Segment operating loss
(636
)
 
(406
)
 
(1,291
)
 
(699
)
 

 

 
 
 
 
Operating income
$
1,989

 
$
1,535

 
$
3,836

 
$
4,306

 

 

 
 
 
 
Unallocated income (expenses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other
62

 
70

 
124

 
173

Equity in earnings (loss) in unconsolidated entities
171

 
(6
)
 
165

 
(5
)
Corporate general and administrative expenses
(4,282
)
 
(3,852
)
 
(7,936
)
 
(8,248
)
Interest expense
(2,406
)
 

 
(5,663
)
 
(111
)
Loss before income taxes
(4,466
)
 
(2,253
)
 
(9,474
)
 
(3,885
)
Income tax expense

 

 

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 
36

 

 
329

Net loss attributable to AV Homes
$
(4,466
)
 
$
(2,289
)
 
$
(9,474
)
 
$
(4,214
)
         
Data from closings for the Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):  

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For the three months ended June 30,
Number of Units
 
Revenues
 
Average Price Per Unit
2015
 

 
 
 
 
Florida
218

 
$
56,686

 
$
260

Arizona
60

 
15,277

 
255

Carolinas
13

 
3,939

 
303

Total
291

 
$
75,902

 
$
261

 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 

 
 
 
 
Florida
155

 
$
39,583

 
$
255

Arizona
36

 
8,842

 
246

Carolinas

 

 

Total
191

 
$
48,425

 
$
254

 
 
 
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
Number of Units
 
Revenues
 
Average Price Per Unit
2015
 

 
 
 
 
Florida
387

 
$
98,592

 
$
255

Arizona
99

 
25,184

 
254

Carolinas
18

 
5,475

 
304

Total
504

 
$
129,251

 
$
256

 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 

 
 
 
 
Florida
239

 
$
60,931

 
$
255

Arizona
52

 
13,097

 
252

Carolinas

 

 

Total
291

 
$
74,028

 
$
254


Second Quarter 2015 Highlights

During the second quarter of 2015, we continued to execute our strategic and operational business plan through (i) the continued deployment of existing capital into land and lot acquisitions, (ii) the development of existing land and lot positions, in addition to the construction of homes for sale, (iii) the increase in the number of homes sold and closed, (iv) the profitable sale of non-core asset positions and (v) the successful completion of raising additional debt capital for continued growth and operational opportunities.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Consolidated Results
        
Overall revenue increased by $27.9 million or 54% to $79.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014. This increase was primarily comprised of homebuilding revenue which increased by $27.5 million or 57% compared to the second quarter of 2014. The increase in homebuilding revenue was driven by a 52% increase in units closed and a 2.8% increase in the average sales price for homes closed. The gain on land sales during the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $0.7 million compared to $0.2 million during the same period in 2014. Homebuilding expenses increased by $28.0 million or 60% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, generally in-line with the increase in revenue.     

Corporate general and administrative expenses increased by $0.4 million to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The current quarter amount includes $0.3 million of costs related to the acquisition of Bonterra and $0.3 million of costs related the repurchase of a portion of the 7.50% Notes. As a percentage of total revenue, corporate general and administrative expenses improved to 5.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2015

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compared to 7.5% for the same period in 2014. The decrease as a percent of revenue was driven by the significant increase in revenue, while containing our costs.

Interest expense increased to $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $0.0 million in the same period in 2014. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to the issuance of the 8.50% Notes on June 30, 2014. Interest costs incurred, prior to capitalization, also increased compared to the prior year to $6.8 million for the second quarter of 2015 from $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 due to the 8.50% Notes.

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $4.5 million or $0.20 per share compared to a net loss of $2.3 million or $0.10 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  The increase in net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to the increase in interest expense.

Homebuilding Operations

Homebuilding revenue, which is revenue from home closings, increased $27.5 million or 57% to $75.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 due to a 52.4% increase in units closed and a 2.8% increase in the average sales price for homes closed. In the Florida segment, revenues increased $17.1 million or 43.2% over the prior period driven by a 40.6% increase in units closed due to an increase in the number of communities in which we had closings from 11 to 21, and by a 2.0% increase in the average price per unit due to product mix changes and improved market conditions in the second quarter of 2015. In the Arizona segment, revenues increased $6.4 million or 72.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 driven by a 66.7% increase in units closed due to an increase in the number of communities in which we had closings from two to six, and by a 3.7% increase in average price per unit due primarily to the introduction of closings of higher priced homes in new primary residential communities. In the Carolinas segment, revenues increased by $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 over the second quarter of 2014 as we recorded our first closings for the Carolinas segment in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Gross margin from combined home closings decreased by 150 basis points to 16.7% from 18.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. Gross margin from the Florida segment increased slightly to 18.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to 18.7% for closings from the same period in 2014. Lower margins from the 10 new communities were offset by the negative impact of the purchase accounting write-up of in-process inventory that did not affect the margins in the second quarter of 2015. Gross margin from the Arizona segment decreased by 490 basis points to 11.0% from 15.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to the startup of four new communities and a greater number of speculative home closings, both of which tend to have lower initial margins. Gross margin from the Carolinas segment was 8.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 due to increased incentives to build momentum in new communities. Capitalized interest included in cost of sales for the Florida, Arizona and Carolinas segments was $1.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and was $0.5 million, $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively, for the same period in 2014.

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenue increased to 15.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 from 15.0% for the same period in 2014 primarily due to costs incurred to start up new selling communities, which are not yet generating revenue. Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Florida segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Florida segment was 14.4% and 13.6% for the three month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This increase is attributable to the startup of new selling communities as well as a higher mix of closings with co-broke commissions in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014. Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Arizona segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Arizona segment improved to 16.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to 16.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2014, and homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Carolinas segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Carolinas segment was 24.3% for the three month period ended June 30, 2015.         

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Consolidated Results    
    
Overall revenue increased by $42.9 million or 45% to $138.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014. This increase was comprised of homebuilding revenue, which increased by $55.2 million or 75% compared to the same period of 2014, partially offset by a decrease in land sales revenue of $12.8 million. The increase in homebuilding revenue was driven by a 73% increase in units closed and a 0.8% increase in the average sales price for homes closed. The decrease in land sales is primarily due to a non-recurring sale of a multi-family property in

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Arizona for $13.9 million in the first quarter of 2014. Land sales are highly variable from quarter to quarter and large fluctuations may occur. The gain on land sales during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $3.1 million compared to $4.0 million during the same period in 2014. Homebuilding expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 increased by $56.0 million or 77%, generally consistent with the increase in revenue.
    
Corporate general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.3 million to $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The six months ended June 30, 2014 amount includes $0.3 million of costs related to the acquisition of Bonterra and $0.3 million of costs related the repurchase of a portion of the 7.50% Notes. As a percentage of total revenue, corporate general and administrative expenses improved to 5.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to 8.7% for the same period in 2014. The decrease as a percent of revenue was driven by the significant increase in revenue, while containing our costs.

Interest expense increased to $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $0.1 million in the same period in 2014. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to the increase in debt related to the issuance of the 8.50% Notes on June 30, 2014. Interest costs incurred, prior to capitalization, also increased compared to the prior year to $13.5 million for the first six months of 2015 from $4.7 million in the same period of 2014 due to the issuance of the 8.50% Notes.

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $9.5 million, or $0.43 per share compared to a net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.19 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The increase in net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to the increase in interest expense.

Homebuilding Operations

Homebuilding revenue, which is revenue from home closings, increased $55.2 million or 75% to $129.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to a 73.2% increase in units closed and a 0.8% increase in the average sales price for homes closed. In the Florida segment, revenues increased $37.7 million or 61.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 driven by a 61.9% increase in units closed due to an increase in the number of communities in which we had closings from 11 to 21. In the Arizona segment, revenues increased $12.1 million or 92.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 driven by a 90.4% increase in units closed due to an increase in the number of communities in which we had closings from two to six. In the Carolinas segment, revenues increased by $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the first six months of 2014 as we recorded our first closings for the Carolinas segment in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Gross margin from combined home closings decreased by 210 basis points to 16.6% from 18.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. Gross margin from the Florida segment decreased by 100 basis points to 18.2% from 19.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to closings from the same period in 2014 due primarily to the change in community mix between years. The first six months of 2015 was comprised of a larger proportion of new communities, primarily due to the Royal Oak acquisition. Lower margins from the 10 new communities were offset by the negative impact of the purchase accounting write-up of in-process inventory that did not affect the margins in the first six months of 2015. Gross margin from the Arizona segment decreased by 440 basis points to 11.8% from 16.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to closings from the same period in 2014 primarily due to the startup of four new communities and a greater number of speculative home closings, both of which tend to have lower initial margins. Gross margin from the Carolinas segment was 8.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 due to increased incentives to build momentum in new communities. Capitalized interest included in cost of sales for the Florida, Arizona and Carolinas segments was $2.2 million, $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and was $1.0 million, $0.3 million and $0.0 million, respectively, for the same period in 2014.

Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of homebuilding revenue improved to 16.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 from 17.5% for the same period in 2014 as we were able to leverage the cost base over our increased revenues. Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Florida segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Florida segment was 15.0% and 15.3% for the six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Arizona segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Arizona segment improved to 19.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to 22.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, and homebuilding selling, general and administrative expenses for the Carolinas segment as a percentage of homebuilding revenue for the Carolinas segment was 32.4% for the six month period ended June 30, 2015.         


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Data from contracts signed for the Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
 
For the three months ended June 30,
Gross Number
of Contracts
Signed
 
Cancellations
 
Contracts Signed,
Net of
Cancellations
 
Dollar
Value
 
Average
Price Per
Unit
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
385

 
(59
)
 
326

 
$
88,143

 
$
270

Arizona
167

 
(36
)
 
131

 
38,481

 
294

Carolinas
38

 
(4
)
 
34

 
10,880

 
320

Total
590

 
(99
)
 
491

 
$
137,504

 
$
280

 


 


 


 


 


2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
250

 
(17
)
 
233

 
$
61,312

 
$
263

Arizona
59

 
(11
)
 
48

 
12,942

 
270

Carolinas

 

 

 

 

Total
309

 
(28
)
 
281

 
$
74,254

 
$
264

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30,
Gross Number
of Contracts
Signed
 
Cancellations
 
Contracts Signed,
Net of
Cancellations
 
Dollar
Value
 
Average
Price Per
Unit
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
808

 
(119
)
 
689

 
$
183,738

 
$
267

Arizona
287

 
(48
)
 
239

 
69,069

 
289

Carolinas
57

 
(9
)
 
48

 
15,236

 
317

Total
1,152

 
(176
)
 
976

 
$
268,043

 
$
275

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
412

 
(34
)
 
378

 
$
97,420

 
$
258

Arizona
120

 
(17
)
 
103

 
26,733

 
260

Carolinas

 

 

 

 

Total
532

 
(51
)
 
481

 
$
124,153

 
$
258

    
The total number of net housing contracts signed during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 increased by 210 or 74.7%. The dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $63.3 million or 85.2% over the same period. The increase in units and value were driven by improvements in all segments. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Florida segment during the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 93 or 39.9%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $26.8 million or 43.8%, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from 15 to 23. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Arizona segment during the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 83 or 172.9%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $25.5 million or 197.3%, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from four to nine, including the opening of our new active adult community. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Carolinas segment during the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 34 while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $10.9 million, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from zero to six. The overall increase reflects an increase in the number of selling communities from 19 to 38 as well as generally improved market conditions.
The cancellation rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased to 16.8% from 9.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The cancellation rate within the Florida segment increased to 15.3% in the second quarter of 2015 from 6.8% in the second quarter of 2014. The cancellation rate in the Arizona segment increased to 21.6% in the second quarter of 2015 from 18.6% in the second quarter of 2014. The cancellation rate in the Carolinas segment for the second quarter of 2015

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was 10.5%. The increase in cancellation rate is primarily attributable to a higher percentage of sales not meeting mortgage underwriting standards in the second quarter of 2015 in comparison to the second quarter of 2014.
The total number of net housing contracts signed during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 increased by 495 or 102.9%. The dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $143.9 million or 115.9% over the same period. The increase in units and value were driven by improvements in all segments. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Florida segment during the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 311 or 82.3%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $86.3 million or 88.6% over the same period, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from 15 to 23. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Arizona segment during the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 136 or 132.0%, while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $42.3 million or 158.4% over the same period, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from four to nine, including the opening of our new active adult community. The number of net housing contracts signed for the Carolinas segment during the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by 48 while the dollar value of housing contracts signed increased by $15.2 million over the same period, due to an increase in the number of selling communities from zero to six. The overall increase reflects an increase in the number of selling communities from 19 to 38 as well as generally improved market conditions.
The cancellation rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased to 15.3% from 9.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The cancellation rate within the Florida segment increased to 14.7% in the first six months of 2015 from 8.3% in the same period of 2014. The cancellation rate in the Arizona segment increased to 16.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 from 14.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The cancellation rate in the Carolinas segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was 15.8%. The increase in cancellation rate is primarily attributable to a higher percentage of sales not meeting mortgage underwriting standards in the second quarter of 2015 in comparison to the second quarter of 2014.

Backlog for the Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas segments as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):  
As of June 30,
Number of
Backlog Units
 
Dollar
Volume
 
Average Price
Per Unit
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
575

 
$
157,137

 
$
273

Arizona
192

 
57,666

 
300

Carolinas
36

 
11,705

 
325

Total
803

 
$
226,508

 
$
282

 
 

 
 

 
 

2014
 

 
 

 
 

Florida
359

 
$
92,762

 
$
258

Arizona
121

 
30,888

 
255

Carolinas

 

 

Total
480

 
$
123,650

 
$
258


The backlog of housing contracts as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 increased by 323 or 67.3%, and the dollar value of backlog increased by $102.9 million or 83.2% over the same period. The increase in units of backlog was driven by increased sales of new orders due to higher community counts in all segments, as well as increases in the average price per unit sold due to price increases and sales mix. The backlog of housing contracts in the Florida segment as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 increased by 216 or 60.2%, and the dollar value increased by $64.4 million or 69.4% over the same period, driven by the increase in selling communities from 15 to 23. The backlog of housing contracts in the Arizona segment as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 increased by 71 or 58.7%, and the dollar value increased by $26.8 million or 86.7% over the same period driven by an increase in the number of selling communities from four to nine. The backlog of housing contracts in the Carolinas segment as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 increased by 36 and the dollar value increased by $11.7 million over the same period, driven by the increase in selling communities from zero to six.
As of June 30, 2015, our inventory of unsold (speculative) homes, both completed and under construction, was 314 units, as compared to 258 units as of December 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2015, approximately 32% of unsold homes were

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completed compared to approximately 49% as of December 31, 2014. This increase in homes under construction is consistent with the growth in the number of communities as well as the seasonality of the business.

The following is a breakdown of our land holdings as of June 30, 2015:

 
 
 
 
 
Remaining Lots
 
 
 
Total Lots (1)
 
 Closed Lots
 
Developed
Partially Developed
Raw
 
Total Remaining Lots
Principal Communities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Florida
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Adult
11,531

 
4,340

 
747

677

5,767

 
7,191

  Primary Residential
6,452

 
2,248

 
2,270

701

1,233

 
4,204

 
17,983

 
6,588

 
3,017

1,378

7,000

 
11,395

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Adult
2,601

 
368

 
542

925

766

 
2,233

  Primary Residential
1,224

 
240

 
639


345

 
984

 
3,825

 
608

 
1,181

925

1,111

 
3,217

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carolinas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Active Adult
653

 

 

166

487

 
653

  Primary Residential
486

 
23

 
80

167

216

 
463

 
1,139

 
23

 
80

333

703

 
1,116

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Principal Communities
22,947

 
7,219

 
4,278

2,636

8,814

 
15,728

 
(1) Estimated lots are based on historical densities for our land. New projects may ultimately be developed into more or less than the number of lots stated.

In addition to the lots presented in the table above, we also have approximately 1,600 acres of commercial and industrial land, approximately 5,700 acres of unplatted scattered mixed-use land, and 740 platted scattered lots.

Income Taxes

In accordance with ASC 740, we evaluate our deferred tax assets quarterly to determine if valuation allowances are required. ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. During 2008, we established a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. Our cumulative loss position over the evaluation period and the uncertain and volatile market conditions provided significant evidence supporting the need for a valuation allowance. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized an increase of $2.7 million in the valuation allowance. As of June 30, 2015, our deferred tax asset valuation allowance was $132.5 million. In future periods, the allowance could be reduced based on sufficient evidence indicating that it is more likely than not that a portion of our deferred tax assets will be realized.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our primary business activities are capital intensive in nature. Significant capital resources are required to finance planned active adult and primary residential communities, homebuilding construction in process, community infrastructure, selling expenses, new projects and working capital needs, including funding of debt service requirements, operating deficits and the carrying costs of land.
 
Cash Flows
 

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As of June 30, 2015, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $113.3 million compared to $180.3 million as of December 31, 2014.  As of June 30, 2015, total consolidated indebtedness was $335.2 million compared to $300.0 million as of December 31, 2014. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2015 is primarily due to (i) the purchase and development of land, and the increase in homes under construction due to higher sales and (ii) the net loss. Additionally, as of June 30, 2015, we had $25.2 million in restricted cash, which is comprised primarily of cash on deposit as an interest reserve to comply with the terms of our Senior Secured Credit Facility, as compared to $16.4 million in restricted cash as of December 31, 2014. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
 
Our operating cash flows fluctuate relative to the status of development within existing communities, expenditures for land, new developments and other real estate activities, sales of various homebuilding product lines within those communities and other developments and to fund operating deficits.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, net cash used in operating activities was $98.0 million.  The operating cash outflow was primarily due to the net loss of $9.5 million, the increase in land and other inventories of $89.8 million, and an increase in restricted cash of $8.7 million related to a covenant requirement in our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Using the proceeds from our 8.50% Senior Notes issued in June 2014, we purchased land and lots for the expansion of all our homebuilding segments and increased the number of homes under construction commensurate with the increase in our home sales.  These outflows were partially offset by cash inflow of $5.9 million from increased customer deposits. Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $3.8 million primarily due to investments in a joint venture in our Arizona segment. Net cash provided by financing activities was $34.7 million, primarily due to the issuance of the 6.00% Notes, partially offset by the repurchase of portions of 7.50% Notes and 7.50% Exchange Notes.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, net cash used in operating activities was $53.2 million.  The operating cash outflow was primarily due to the increase in land and other inventories of $66.4 million primarily related to the increase in the number of homes under construction commensurate with the increase in our home sales.  These outflows were partially offset by a decrease of $11.6 million in assets held for sales as a result of the sale of a multi-family property in Arizona. Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $65.2 million, primarily from the acquisition of Royal Oak.  Net cash provided by financing activities was $186.3 million due to the issuance of the 8.50% Senior Notes on June 30, 2014.  

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
Performance bonds, issued by third-party entities, are used primarily to guarantee our performance to construct improvements in our various communities.  As of June 30, 2015, we had outstanding performance bonds of approximately $24.6 million. The amount of outstanding performance bonds could fluctuate depending on the level of development activity. We do not believe that it is likely any of these outstanding performance bonds will be drawn upon.
 
Other
 
Assuming that no significant adverse changes occur in our business, we anticipate the aggregate cash on hand, cash flow generated through homebuilding and related operations, sales of commercial and industrial and other land, and the revolving line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our business for the next 12 months.

Critical Accounting Policies

There were no material changes in AV Homes' critical accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2015. For additional information regarding AV Homes' critical accounting policies, refer to Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  

Special notes concerning forward-looking statements
Certain statements discussed in Item 2 (“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among others: the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and its dependence on broader economic conditions; competition for home buyers, properties, financing, raw materials and skilled labor; overall market supply and demand for new homes; conflicts of interest involving our largest stockholder; contractual

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restrictions under a stockholders agreement with our largest stockholder; our ability to access sufficient capital; our ability to generate sufficient cash to service our indebtedness and potential need for additional financing; terms of our financing documents that may restrict our operations and corporate actions; fluctuations in interest rates; our ability to purchase outstanding notes upon certain fundamental changes; contingent liabilities that may affect our liquidity; development liabilities that may impose payment obligations on us; the availability of mortgage financing for home buyers; increased regulation of the mortgage industry; changes in federal lending programs and other regulations; cancellations of home sale orders; declines in home prices in our primary regions; inflation affecting homebuilding costs; the prices and supply of building materials and skilled labor; the availability and skill of subcontractors; elimination or reduction of tax benefits associated with home ownership; warranty and construction defect claims; health and safety incidents in homebuilding activities; availability and suitability of undeveloped land and improved lots; ability to develop communities within expected timeframes; the seasonal nature of our business; impacts of weather conditions and natural disasters; resource shortages and rate fluctuations; value and costs related to our land and lot inventory; our ability to recover our costs in the event of reduced home sales; dependence on our senior management; effect of our expansion efforts on our cash flows and profitability; effects of government regulation of development and homebuilding projects; raising healthcare costs; our ability to realize our deferred income tax asset; costs of environmental compliance; impact of environmental changes; dependence on digital technologies and potential interruptions; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
There were no material changes in AV Homes' market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2015. For additional information regarding AV Homes' market risk, refer to Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
 
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have determined that, during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2015, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 


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PART II. Other Information

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have not been any material changes to the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. of our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
2.1
*2
Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 10, 2015, among AV Homes, Inc., Bel Air Acquisition Sub, LLC, Bonterra Builders, LLC, and each of the members and beneficial owners of Bonterra Builders, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K dated June 10, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1
*
Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated May 28, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2
*
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated May 26, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).
3.3
*
Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated March 31, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2014 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
3.4
*
Certificate of Designation of Series B Junior Participating Preferred Stock of AV Homes, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2013 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1
*
Indenture, dated February 4, 2011, between Avatar Holdings Inc. and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated February 4, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2
*
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 4, 2011, between Avatar Holdings Inc., and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee, in respect of 7.5% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K dated February 4, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3
*
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 25, 2012, between AV Homes, Inc., and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee, in respect of 7.50% Senior Exchange Convertible Notes due 2016 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated July 20, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.4
*
Rights Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2013, by and between AV Homes, Inc. and Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, as Rights Agent (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2013 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5
*
Senior Notes Indenture, dated June 30, 2014, by and among AV Homes, Inc., certain subsidiaries of AV Homes, Inc., Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated July 1, 2014 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
4.6
*
Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 30, 2014, by and among AV Homes, Inc., certain subsidiaries of AV Homes, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K dated July 1, 2014 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
4.7
*
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated June 23, 2015, between AV Homes, Inc. and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee, in respect of 6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K dated June 23, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1
*
AV Homes, Inc. 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2
1
Form of Deferred Compensation Agreement for Non-Employee Director Fees - 2015 Plan (filed herewith).
10.3
1
Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Directors under the AV Homes 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (filed herewith).
10.4
*
Form of Note Purchase Agreement for 6.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated June 17, 2015 (File No. 1-7395), and incorporated herein by reference).
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) (furnished herewith).
32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) (furnished herewith).
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
* These exhibits are incorporated by reference and are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1) Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
2) Excludes exhibits and schedules, which the registrant agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.


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 SIGNATURES

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

 
 
 
AV HOMES, INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:
July 31, 2015
By:
/s/ Roger A. Cregg
 
 
 
Roger A. Cregg
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
Date:
July 31, 2015
By:
/s/ Michael S. Burnett
 
 
 
Michael S. Burnett
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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