TMHC 2016 10-K

Taylor Morrison Home Corp (TMHC) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q1 2017

TMHC Q2 2017 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

OR


¨

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-35873

TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware

90-0907433

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

4900 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 2000

Scottsdale, Arizona

85251

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(480) 840-8100

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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   ý     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§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   ý     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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Smaller Reporting Company

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Emerging Growth Company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange

Act. ¨

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

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

Class

Outstanding as of April 27, 2017

Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value

52,108,830

Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value

67,390,504


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (Unaudited)

2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three month period ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the three month period ended March 31, 2017

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month period ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

6

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

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

23

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

37

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

38

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

39

Item 1A. Risk Factors

39

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

39

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

39

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

39

Item 5. Other Information

39

Item 6. Exhibits

40

SIGNATURES

41


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited)


March 31,
2017

December 31,
2016

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

300,839


$

300,179


Restricted cash

1,320


1,633


Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

302,159


301,812


Owned inventory

3,059,016


3,010,967


Real estate not owned under option agreements

4,682


6,252


Total real estate inventory

3,063,698


3,017,219


Land deposits

36,283


37,233


Mortgage loans held for sale

109,079


233,184


Derivative assets

1,961


2,291


Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

81,165


73,425


Other receivables, net

100,774


115,246


Investments in unconsolidated entities

171,815


157,909


Deferred tax assets, net

206,634


206,634


Property and equipment, net

6,055


6,586


Intangible assets, net

2,924


3,189


Goodwill

66,198


66,198


Total assets

$

4,148,745


$

4,220,926


Liabilities

Accounts payable

$

136,413


$

136,636


Accrued expenses and other liabilities

167,435


209,202


Income taxes payable

27,205


10,528


Customer deposits

151,751


111,573


Senior notes, net

1,238,059


1,237,484


Loans payable and other borrowings

156,330


150,485


Revolving credit facility borrowings

-


-


Mortgage warehouse borrowings

69,146


198,564


Liabilities attributable to real estate not owned under option agreements

4,682


6,252


Total liabilities

1,951,021


2,060,724


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)



Stockholders' Equity

Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized,
54,955,018 and 33,340,291 shares issued, 52,101,585 and 30,486,858 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

-


-


Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
67,390,504 and 88,942,052 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

1


1


Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

-


-


Additional paid-in capital

773,549


384,709


Treasury stock at cost; 2,853,433 shares as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(43,524

)

(43,524

)

Retained earnings

240,089


228,613


Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(17,989

)

(17,989

)

Total stockholders' equity attributable to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

952,126


551,810


Non-controlling interests – joint ventures

1,126


1,525


Non-controlling interests – Principal Equityholders

1,244,472


1,606,867


Total stockholders' equity

2,197,724


2,160,202


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

4,148,745


$

4,220,926



See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Home closings revenue, net

$

751,485


$

629,088


Land closings revenue

3,356


6,602


Mortgage operations revenue

14,249


9,639


Total revenues

769,090


645,329


Cost of home closings

616,295


514,532


Cost of land closings

2,400


5,632


Mortgage operations expenses

8,702


6,524


Total cost of revenues

627,397


526,688


Gross margin

141,693


118,641


Sales, commissions and other marketing costs

55,617


47,841


General and administrative expenses

33,128


29,424


Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

(1,085

)

(782

)

Interest income, net

(90

)

(87

)

Other (income)/expense, net

(351

)

3,254


Income before income taxes

54,474


38,991


Income tax provision

18,873


12,887


Net income before allocation to non-controlling interests

35,601


26,104


Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures

9


(184

)

Net income before non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders

35,610


25,920


Net income attributable to non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders

(24,134

)

(19,107

)

Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

$

11,476


$

6,813


Earnings per common share

Basic

$

0.30


$

0.21


Diluted

$

0.30


$

0.21


Weighted average number of shares of common stock:

Basic

38,554


31,923


Diluted

120,478


121,267



See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended March 31,

2017

2016

Income before non-controlling interests, net of tax

$

35,601


$

26,104


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

Post-retirement benefits adjustments, net of tax

-


(447

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

-


(447

)

Comprehensive income

35,601


25,657


Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures

9


(184

)

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders

(24,134

)

(18,778

)

Comprehensive income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

$

11,476


$

6,695



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share data, unaudited)


Common Stock

Class A

Class B

Additional

Paid-in

Capital

Treasury Stock

Stockholders' Equity

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Amount

Shares

Amount

Retained

Earnings

Accumulated 

Other

Comprehensive

Loss

Non-controlling

Interest - Joint

Venture

Non-controlling

Interest - Principal

Equityholders

Total

Stockholders'

Equity

Balance – December 31, 2016

30,486,858


$

-


88,942,052


$

1


$

384,709


2,853,433


$

(43,524

)

$

228,613


$

(17,989

)

$

1,525


$

1,606,867


$

2,160,202


Net income/(loss)

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


11,476


-


(9

)

24,134


35,601


Exchange of New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock

49,956


-


(49,956

)

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Cancellation of forfeited New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock

-


-


(1,592

)

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Exercise of stock options

33,583


-


-


-


411


-


-


-


-


-


-


411


Issuance of restricted stock units

46,130


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


Restricted stock units withheld to cover taxes

(14,942

)

-


-


-


(282

)

-


-


-


-


-


-


(282

)

Issuance of shares from secondary offerings

21,500,000


-


-


-


387,720


-


-


-


-


-


-


387,720


Repurchase of New TMM Units from principal equityholders

-


-


(21,500,000

)

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


(388,550

)

(388,550

)

Share based compensation

-


-


-


-


991


-


-


-


-


-


2,021


3,012


Changes in non-controlling interests of consolidated joint ventures

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


-


(390

)

-


(390

)

Balance – March 31, 2017

52,101,585


$

-


67,390,504


$

1


$

773,549


2,853,433


$

(43,524

)

$

240,089


$

(17,989

)

$

1,126


$

1,244,472


$

2,197,724



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands, unaudited)


Three Months Ended March 31,

2017

2016

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income before allocation to non-controlling interests

$

35,601


$

26,104


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:



Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

(1,085

)

(782

)

Stock compensation expense

3,012


2,720


Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities

1,336


111


Depreciation and amortization

1,071


1,078


Debt issuance costs amortization

955


956


Contingent consideration

223


1,097


Deferred income taxes

-


(261

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



Real estate inventory and land deposits

(47,099

)

(108,979

)

Mortgages held for sale, prepaid expenses and other assets

130,789


74,694


Customer deposits

40,178


30,492


Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

(33,747

)

(14,965

)

Income taxes payable

16,677


(28,848

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

147,911


(16,583

)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:



Purchase of property and equipment

(275

)

(705

)

Payments for business acquisitions

-


(52,819

)

Distribution from unconsolidated entities

403


-


Investments of capital into unconsolidated entities

(14,561

)

(15,159

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(14,433

)

(68,683

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:



Increase in loans payable and other borrowings

-


23,659


Repayments of loans payable and other borrowings

(2,622

)

(21,558

)

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

-


230,000


Payments on revolving credit facility

-


(35,000

)

Borrowings on mortgage warehouse

190,424


211,350


Repayment on mortgage warehouse

(319,842

)

(302,798

)

Payment of contingent consideration

-


(384

)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

411


-


Proceeds from issuance of shares from secondary offerings

418,106


-


Repurchase of shares from principal equity holders

(418,936

)

-


Repurchase of common stock, net

-


(4,993

)

Payment of taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards

(282

)

-


Distributions to non-controlling interests of consolidated joint ventures, net

(390

)

(74

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(133,131

)

100,202


NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

$

347


$

14,936


CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning of period

301,812


127,468


CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH - End of period

$

302,159


$

142,404


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:



Income taxes paid, net

$

(2,195

)

$

(42,184

)

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:



Change in loans payable issued to sellers in connection with land purchase contracts

$

20,381


$

16,931


Change in inventory not owned

$

(1,570

)

$

(6,926

)

Original accrual of contingent consideration for business combinations


$

-


$

380




See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. BUSINESS

Organization and Description of the Business  - Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (referred to herein as "TMHC," "we," "our," "the Company" and "us"), through its divisions and segments, owns and operates a residential homebuilding business and is a developer of lifestyle communities. As of March 31, 2017 , we operated in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. Our Company serves a wide array of consumer groups from coast to coast, including first time, move-up, luxury, and 55 plus buyers. Our homebuilding company operates under our Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brand names. Our business is organized into multiple homebuilding operating components, and a mortgage operating component, all of which are managed as four reportable segments: East, Central, West, and Mortgage Operations. The communities in our homebuilding segments offer single family attached and detached homes. We are the general contractors for all real estate projects and retain subcontractors for home construction and site development. Our Mortgage Operations reportable segment provides financial services to customers through our wholly owned mortgage subsidiary, operating as Taylor Morrison Home Funding, LLC ("TMHF"), and title services through our wholly owned title services subsidiary, Inspired Title Service, LLC ("Inspired Title").


As of March 31, 2017 we realigned our homebuilding operating divisions within our existing segments based on geographic location and management's long term strategic plans. As a result, historical periods in the segment information have been reclassified to give effect to the segment realignment.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation  - The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal year.


Unless otherwise stated, amounts are shown in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities recorded in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity.


Non-controlling interests – In connection with a series of transactions consummated at the time of the Company's IPO (the "Reorganization Transactions"), the Company became the sole owner of the general partner of TMM Holdings II Limited Partnership ("New TMM"). As the general partner of New TMM, the Company exercises exclusive and complete control over New TMM. Consequently, the Company consolidates New TMM and records a non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the economic interests in New TMM, that are directly or indirectly held by a consortium comprised of affiliates of TPG Global, LLC (the "TPG Entities" or "TPG"), investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree") or their respective subsidiaries (the "Oaktree Entities"), and affiliates of JH Investments, Inc. ("JH" and together with the TPG Entities and Oaktree Entities, the "Principal Equityholders") or by members of management and members of the Board of Directors. Refer to Note 11- Stockholders' Equity for discussion regarding our equity offering transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2017 .


Reclassifications - Prior period amounts for cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified to conform with current period financial statement presentation as a result of adopting Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash.


Use of Estimates  - The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include real estate development costs to complete, valuation of real estate, valuation of acquired assets, valuation of goodwill, valuation of equity awards, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and reserves for warranty and self-insured risks. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



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Non-controlling Interests – Principal Equityholders  - Immediately prior to our IPO, as part of the Reorganization Transactions, the existing holders of limited partnership interests of TMM Holdings Limited Partnership ("TMM Holdings") exchanged their limited partnership interests for limited partnership interests of New TMM ("New TMM Units"). For each New TMM Unit received in the exchange, the holders of New TMM Units also received a corresponding number of shares of our Class B Common Stock (the "Class B Common Stock"). Our Class B Common Stock has voting rights but no economic rights. One share of Class B Common Stock, together with one New TMM Unit, is exchangeable into one share of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2013, among the Company, New TMM and the holders of Class B Common Stock and New TMM Units.


Real Estate Inventory  -We assess the recoverability of our land inventory in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, " Property, Plant, and Equipment ." We review our real estate inventory for indicators of impairment by community during each reporting period. If indicators of impairment are present for a community, we first perform an undiscounted cash flow analysis to determine if the carrying value of the assets in that community exceeds the undiscounted cash flows. Generally, if the carrying value of the assets exceeds their estimated undiscounted cash flows, then the assets are deemed to be impaired and are recorded at fair value as of the assessment. Our determination of fair value is based on a discounted cash flow model which includes projections and estimates relating to sales prices, construction costs, sales pace, and other factors. Changes in these expectations may lead to a change in the outcome of our impairment analysis, and actual results may also differ from our assumptions. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , no impairment charges were recorded.


Investments in Unconsolidated Entities -We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for indicators of impairment. A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in value of our investment in the unconsolidated entity has occurred which is other-than-temporary. The amount of impairment recognized is the excess of the investment's carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Additionally, we consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of the investment is other-than-temporary. These factors include age of the venture, stage in its life cycle, intent and ability for us to recover our investment in the entity, financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity, short-term liquidity needs of the unconsolidated entity, trends in the general economic environment of the land, entitlement status of the land held by the unconsolidated entity, overall projected returns on investment, defaults under contracts with third parties (including bank debt), recoverability of the investment through future cash flows and relationships with the other partners. If the Company believes that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, then no impairment is recorded. We did not record any impairment charges for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016 .


Revenue Recognition

Home closings revenue, net  - Home closings revenue is recorded using the completed-contract method of accounting at the time each home is delivered, title and possession are transferred to the buyer, we have no significant continuing involvement with the home, risk of loss has transferred, the buyer has demonstrated sufficient investment in the property, and the receivable, if any, from the homeowner or escrow agent is not subject to future subordination.


We typically grant our homebuyers certain sales incentives, including cash discounts, incentives on options included in the home, option upgrades, and seller-paid financing or closing costs. Incentives and discounts are accounted for as a reduction in the sales price of the home and home closings revenue is shown net of discounts. We also receive rebates from certain vendors and these rebates are accounted for as a reduction to cost of home closings.


Land closings revenue - Revenue from land sales is recognized when title is transferred to the buyer, there is no significant continuing involvement, and the buyer has demonstrated sufficient investment in the property sold. If the buyer has not made an adequate investment in the property, the profit on such sales is deferred until these conditions are met.


Mortgage operations revenue - Loan origination fees (including title fees, points, closing costs) are recognized at the time the related real estate transactions are completed, usually upon the close of escrow. All of the loans TMHF originates are sold to third party investors within a short period of time, on a non-recourse basis. Gains and losses from the sale of mortgages are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 860-20, " Sales of Financial Assets. " TMHF does not have continuing involvement with the transferred assets, therefore, we derecognize the mortgage loans at time of sale, based on the difference between the selling price and carrying value of the related loans upon sale, recording a gain/loss on sale in the period of sale. Also included in mortgage operations revenue/expenses is the realized and unrealized gains and loss from hedging instruments.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements  - In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. This change will allow an entity to avoid calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination, thus reducing the cost and


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complexity of evaluating goodwill for impairment. This amendment will be effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2017-04 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU 2017-01 provides clarification on the definition of a business by providing a screen to determine when a set of assets is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set of assets is not a business. This screen is expected to reduce the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated. This amendment will be effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2017-01 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 primarily impacts off-balance sheet operating leases and will require such leases, with the exception of short-term leases, to be recorded on the balance sheet. Lessor accounting is not significantly impacted by the new guidance, however certain updates were made to align lessee and lessor treatment. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019. We do not believe the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.


In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in ASC Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts . The standard's core principle is that an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, entities will generally need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under current guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 has been deferred and will be effective beginning January 1, 2018 and, at that time, we will adopt the new standard under the modified retrospective approach. We are currently conducting a company-wide initiative to prepare for implementation of this guidance. We do not believe the adoption of this pronouncement will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures, except as it relates to the newly required transition disclosures and potential new revenue recognition footnote disclosures required by the new standard.



3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS


On January 8, 2016, we acquired Acadia Homes, an Atlanta based homebuilder, for total consideration of $83.6 million (including $19.7 million of seller financing holdbacks and contingent consideration). In accordance with ASC Topic 805 , Business Combinations , all material assets and liabilities, including contingent consideration were measured and recognized at fair value as of the date of the acquisition to reflect the purchase price paid, which resulted in goodwill for the transaction. Unaudited pro forma results of the business combination as if Acadia Homes had been acquired on January 1, 2016 have not been provided as they are immaterial to the total Company's consolidated results of operations.


We determined the estimated fair value of real estate inventory on a community-by-community basis primarily using the sales comparison and income approaches. The sales comparison approach was used for all inventory in process. The income approach derives a value using a discounted cash flow for income-producing real property. This approach was used exclusively for finished lots. The income approach using discounted cash flows was also used to value lot option contracts acquired. These estimated cash flows and ultimate valuation are significantly affected by the discount rate, estimates related to expected average 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; all of which may vary significantly between communities.


The Company performed a final allocation of purchase price as of the acquisition date for Acadia Homes. The following is a summary of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and liabilities created (in thousands):


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(In thousands)

Acadia Homes

Acquisition Date

January 8, 2016

Assets acquired

Real estate inventory

$

76,152


Land deposits

984


Prepaid expenses and other assets

816


Property and equipment

204


Goodwill (1)

8,500


Total assets

$

86,656


Less liabilities assumed

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

2,562


Customer deposits

463


Net assets acquired

$

83,631


(1) Goodwill is fully deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was allocated to our East homebuilding segment.



4. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to TMHC by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to the potential dilution that could occur if all shares of Class B Common Stock and their corresponding New TMM Units were exchanged for shares of Class A Common Stock and if all outstanding equity awards to issue shares of Class A Common Stock were exercised or settled.

The following is a summary of the components of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Numerator:

Net income available to TMHC – basic

$

11,476


$

6,813


Net income attributable to non-controlling interest – Principal Equityholders

24,134


19,107


Loss fully attributable to public holding company

27


72


Net income – diluted

$

35,637


$

25,992


Denominator:

Weighted average shares – basic (Class A)

38,554


31,923


Weighted average shares – Principal Equityholders' non-controlling interest (Class B)

81,015


89,107


Restricted stock units

703


237


Stock Options

206


-


Weighted average shares – diluted

120,478


121,267


Earnings per common share – basic:

Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

$

0.30


$

0.21


Earnings per common share – diluted:

Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

$

0.30


$

0.21


We excluded a total weighted average of anti-dilutive 1,847,982 and 2,136,552 stock options and unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") from the calculation of earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

The shares of Class B Common Stock have voting rights but do not have economic rights or rights to dividends or distributions on liquidation and therefore are not participating securities. Accordingly, Class B Common Stock is not included in basic earnings per share.


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5. REAL ESTATE INVENTORY AND LAND DEPOSITS

Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):

As of

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Real estate developed and under development

$

2,069,795


$

2,074,651


Real estate held for development or held for sale  (1)

176,688


183,638


Operating communities (2)

709,474


650,036


Capitalized interest

103,059


102,642


Total owned inventory

3,059,016


3,010,967


Real estate not owned under option agreements

4,682


6,252


Total real estate inventory

$

3,063,698


$

3,017,219


(1) Real estate held for development or held for sale includes properties which are not in active production. This includes raw land recently purchased or awaiting entitlement, future phases of current projects that will be developed as prior phases sell out and long-term strategic assets.

(2) Operating communities consists of all vertical construction costs relating to homes in progress and completed homes for all active production of inventory.


The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):

As of

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Owned Lots

Book Value of Land

and Development

Owned Lots

Book Value of Land

and Development

Raw

6,145


$

341,389


7,142


$

403,902


Partially developed

7,983


549,083


8,037


501,496


Finished

11,571


1,341,236


11,318


1,336,709


Long-term strategic assets

1,425


14,775


1,489


16,182


Total

27,124


$

2,246,483


27,986


$

2,258,289



Land Deposits  - We provide deposits related to land options and land purchase contracts, which are capitalized when paid and classified as land deposits until the associated property is purchased.


As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , we had the right to purchase 7,294 and 7,583 lots under land option purchase contracts, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $506.5 million and $542.6 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. We do not have title to the properties and the creditors generally have no recourse against the Company. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , our exposure to loss related to our option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consist of non-refundable option deposits totaling $36.3 million and $37.2 million , respectively, in land deposits related to land options and land purchase contracts.


Capitalized Interest - Interest capitalized, incurred and amortized is as follows (in thousands):


Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Interest capitalized - beginning of period

$

102,642


$

105,148


Interest incurred

20,714


22,244


Interest amortized to cost of home closings

(20,297

)

(16,430

)

Interest capitalized - end of period

$

103,059


$

110,962



6. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES


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We participate in a number of joint ventures with related and unrelated third parties, with ownership interests up to 50.0% . These entities are generally involved in real estate development, homebuilding and mortgage lending activities.

Summarized, unaudited combined financial information of unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method is as follows (in thousands):

As of

March 31,
2017

December 31,
2016

Assets:

Real estate inventory

$

736,324


$

614,441


Other assets

127,566


171,216


Total assets

$

863,890


$

785,657


Liabilities and owners' equity:

Debt

$

333,260


$

277,934


Other liabilities

18,004


22,603


Total liabilities

351,264


300,537


Owners' equity:

TMHC

171,815


157,909


Others

340,811


327,211


Total owners' equity

512,626


485,120


Total liabilities and owners' equity

$

863,890


$

785,657



Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Revenues

$

22,994


$

12,620


Costs and expenses

(20,104

)

(10,110

)

Income of unconsolidated entities

$

2,890


$

2,510


TMHC's share in income of unconsolidated entities

$

1,085


$

782


Distributions from unconsolidated entities

$

1,739


$

111



We have investments in a number of joint ventures with related and unrelated parties to develop land and to develop housing communities, including for-sale residential homes. Some of these joint ventures develop land for the sole use of the joint venture participants, including us, and others develop land for sale to the joint venture participants and to unrelated builders. Our share of the joint venture profit relating to lots we purchase from the joint ventures is deferred until homes are delivered by us and title passes to a homebuyer.


7. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):


As of
March 31, 2017

As of
December 31, 2016

Real estate development costs to complete

$

11,514


$

15,156


Compensation and employee benefits

31,412


63,802


Self-insurance and warranty reserves

52,416


50,550


Interest payable

24,450


17,233


Property and sales taxes payable

7,054


17,231


Other accruals

40,589


45,230


Total accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

167,435


$

209,202




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Self-Insurance and Warranty Reserves – We accrue for the expected costs associated with the limited one year warranty, deductibles and self-insured amounts under our various insurance policies within Beneva Indemnity Company ("Beneva") a wholly owned subsidiary. A summary of the changes in our reserves are as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Reserve - beginning of period

$

50,550


$

43,098


Additions to reserves

4,299


5,768


Costs and claims incurred

(3,335

)

(6,585

)

Change in estimates to existing reserves

902


914


Reserve - end of period

$

52,416


$

43,195



8. DEBT

Total debt consists of the following (in thousands):

As of

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Principal

Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

Carrying Value

Principal

Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

Carrying Value

5.25% Senior Notes due 2021, unsecured

$

550,000


$

4,791


$

545,209


$

550,000


$

5,089


$

544,911


5.875% Senior Notes due 2023, unsecured

350,000


3,427


346,573


350,000


3,569


346,431


5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, unsecured

350,000


3,723


346,277


350,000


3,858


346,142


Senior Notes subtotal

1,250,000


11,941


1,238,059


1,250,000


12,516


1,237,484


Loans payable and other borrowings

156,330


-


156,330


150,485


-


150,485


Revolving Credit Facility

-


-


-


-


-


-


Mortgage warehouse borrowings

69,146


-


69,146


198,564


-


198,564


Total Senior Notes and bank financing

$

1,475,476


$

11,941


$

1,463,535


$

1,599,049


$

12,516


$

1,586,533



2021 Senior Notes

On April 16, 2013, we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Senior Notes").


The 2021 Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2021. The 2021 Senior Notes are guaranteed by TMM Holdings, Taylor Morrison Holdings, Inc., Taylor Morrison Communities II, Inc. and their homebuilding subsidiaries (collectively, the "Guarantors"), which are all subsidiaries directly or indirectly of TMHC. The 2021 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The indenture for the 2021 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit (i) the making of investments, (ii) the payment of dividends and the redemption of equity and junior debt, (iii) the incurrence of additional indebtedness, (iv) asset dispositions, (v) mergers and similar corporate transactions, (vi) the incurrence of liens, (vii) prohibitions on payments and asset transfers among the issuers and restricted subsidiaries and (viii) transactions with affiliates, among others. The indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes contains customary events of default. If we do not apply the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales within specified deadlines, we will be required to offer to repurchase the 2021 Senior Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest) with such proceeds. We are also required to offer to repurchase the 2021 Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest) upon certain change of control events.


The 2021 Senior Notes are redeemable at scheduled redemption prices, currently at 102.625% , of their principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2021 Senior Notes.


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2023 Senior Notes and Redemption of 2020 Senior Notes

On April 16, 2015, we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Senior Notes"). The 2023 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem the entire remaining principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "2020 Senior Notes") on May 1, 2015, at a redemption price of 105.813% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the date of redemption. As a result of the redemption of the 2020 Senior Notes, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $33.3 million during the second quarter of 2015, which included the payment of the redemption premium and write-off of net unamortized deferred financing fees.


The 2023 Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2023 . The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, but a credit rating downgrade must occur in connection with the change of control before the repurchase offer requirement is triggered for the 2023 Senior Notes.


Prior to January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a "make-whole" premium for payments through January 15, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2023 Senior Notes.


2024 Senior Notes

On March 5, 2014, we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Senior Notes were used to repay the outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.


The 2024 Senior Notes mature on March 1, 2024 . The 2024 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021 and 2023 Senior Notes. The 2024 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions similar to the 2023 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 and 2023 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes.


Prior to December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a "make-whole" premium for payments through December 1, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning on December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2024 Senior Notes.


Revolving Credit Facility

Our $500.0 million Revolving Credit Facility matures on April 12, 2019 . The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021, 2023 and 2024 Senior Notes.


The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain "springing" financial covenants, requiring us and our subsidiaries to comply with a maximum debt to capitalization ratio of not more than 0.60 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated tangible net worth level of at least $1.6 billion . The financial covenants would be in effect for any fiscal quarter during which any (a) loans under the Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding during the last day of such fiscal quarter or on more than five separate days during such fiscal quarter or (b) undrawn letters of credit (except to the extent cash collateralized) issued under the Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount greater than $40.0 million or unreimbursed letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding on the last day of such fiscal quarter or for more than five consecutive days during such fiscal quarter. For purposes of determining compliance with the financial covenants for any fiscal quarter, the Revolving Credit Facility provides that we may exercise an equity cure by issuing certain permitted securities for cash or otherwise recording cash


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contributions to our capital that will, upon the contribution of such cash to the borrower, be included in the calculation of consolidated tangible net worth and consolidated total capitalization. The equity cure right is exercisable up to twice in any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters and up to five times overall.


The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants including limitations on incurrence of liens, dividends and other distributions, asset dispositions and investments in entities that are not guarantors, limitations on prepayment of subordinated indebtedness and limitations on fundamental changes. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, subject to applicable grace periods, including for nonpayment of principal, interest or other amounts, violation of covenants (including financial covenants, subject to the exercise of an equity cure), incorrectness of representations and warranties in any material respect, cross default and cross acceleration, bankruptcy, material monetary judgments, ERISA events with material adverse effect, actual or asserted invalidity of material guarantees and change of control. As of March 31, 2017 , we were in compliance with all of the covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.



Mortgage Warehouse Borrowings

The following is a summary of our mortgage warehouse borrowings (in thousands):


As of March 31, 2017

Facility

Amount Drawn

Facility Amount

Interest Rate

Expiration Date

Collateral (1)

Flagstar

$

13,750


$

20,000


LIBOR + 2.5%

30 days written notice

Mortgage Loans

Comerica

11,863


50,000


LIBOR + 2.25%

November 16, 2017

Mortgage Loans

J.P. Morgan

43,533


100,000


LIBOR + 2.375%

September 26, 2017

Mortgage Loans and Pledged Cash

Total

$

69,146


$

170,000


As of December 31, 2016

Facility

Amount Drawn

Facility Amount

Interest Rate

Expiration Date

Collateral (1)

Flagstar

$

37,093


$

55,000


LIBOR + 2.5%

30 days written notice

Mortgage Loans

Comerica

57,875


85,000


LIBOR + 2.25%

November 16, 2017

Mortgage Loans

J.P. Morgan

103,596


125,000


LIBOR + 2.375% to 2.5%

September 26, 2017

Mortgage Loans and Pledged Cash

Total

$

198,564


$

265,000


(1) The mortgage warehouse borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , are collateralized by a) $109.1 million and $233.2 million , respectively, of mortgage loans held for sale, which comprise the balance of mortgage loans held for sale and b) approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million , respectively, which are included in restricted cash in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


Loans Payable and Other Borrowings

Loans payable and other borrowings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of project-level debt due to various land sellers and seller financing notes from current and prior year acquisitions. Project-level debt is generally secured by the land that was acquired and the principal payments generally coincide with corresponding project lot sales or a principal reduction schedule. Loans payable bear interest at rates that ranged from 0% to 8% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . We impute interest for loans with no stated interest rates.



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9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

We have adopted ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, for valuation of financial instruments. ASC Topic 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are summarized as follows:


Level 1  - Fair value is based on quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


Level 2  - Fair value is determined using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or are directly or indirectly observable.


Level 3  - Fair value is determined using one or more significant inputs that are unobservable in active markets at the measurement date, such as a pricing model, discounted cash flow, or similar technique.


The fair value of our mortgage loans held for sale is derived from negotiated rates with partner lending institutions. The fair value of derivative assets includes interest rate lock commitments ("IRLCs") and mortgage backed security ("MBS"). The fair value of IRLCs is based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted MBS prices and the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the IRLCs. We estimate the fair value of the forward sales commitments based on quoted MBS prices. The fair value of our mortgage warehouse borrowings, loans payable and other borrowings and the borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility approximate carrying value due to their short term nature and variable interest rate terms. The fair value of our Senior Notes is derived from quoted market prices by independent dealers in markets that are not active. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability related to previous acquisitions was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model under the option pricing method. As the measurement of the contingent consideration is based primarily on significant inputs not observable in the market, it represents a Level 3 measurement.


The carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments are as follows:

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

Level in Fair

Value Hierarchy

Carrying

Value

Estimated

Fair

Value

Carrying

Value

Estimated

Fair

Value

Description:

Mortgage loans held for sale

2

$

109,079


$

109,079


$

233,184


$

233,184


Derivative assets

2

1,961


1,961


2,291


2,291


Mortgage warehouse borrowings

2

69,146


69,146


198,564


198,564


Loans payable and other borrowings

2

156,330


156,330


150,485


150,485


5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (1)

2

545,209


563,750


544,911


563,750


5.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (1)

2

346,573


366,625


346,431


355,250


5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (1)

2

346,277


362,250


346,142


353,500


Revolving Credit Facility

2

-


-


-


-


Contingent consideration liability

3

4,815


4,815


17,200


17,200


(1) Carrying value for Senior Notes, as presented, includes unamortized debt issuance costs. Debt issuance costs are not factored into the fair value calculation for the Senior Notes.


Fair value measurements are used for inventories on a nonrecurring basis when events and circumstances indicate that their carrying value is not recoverable. The following table presents the fair value for our inventories measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of the period presented.


(Dollars in thousands)

Description:

Level in
Fair Value
Hierarchy

December 31, 2016

Inventories (1)

3

$

3,778


(1) During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we recorded $3.5 million of impairment charges.



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As of March 31, 2017 , the fair value for such inventories was not determined as there were no events and circumstances that indicated their carrying value is not recoverable.



10. INCOME TAXES

We recorded income tax expense of $18.9 million and $12.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was 34.6% , compared to 33.1% for the same period in 2016 . The effective tax rate for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 was favorably impacted by federal energy tax credits earned from building energy efficient homes. The credits were the result of legislation enacted in December of 2015, which extended the availability of the credit through December 31, 2016. To date, there has been no extension of the federal energy credits into 2017.


At both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , cumulative gross unrecognized tax benefits were $7.8 million , and all unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. At March 31, 2017 , we have accrued for $0.5 million of potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2016 , we had $0.4 million accrued for interest and penalties.




11. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Capital Stock - Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to stockholders for their vote or approval. The holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to stockholders for their vote or approval, except with respect to the amendment of certain provisions of the amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation that would alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the Class B Common Stock so as to affect them adversely. Such amendments must be approved by a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the shares affected by the amendment, voting as a separate class, or as otherwise required by applicable law. The voting power of the outstanding Class B Common Stock (expressed as a percentage of the total voting power of all Common Stock) is equal to the percentage of partnership interests in New TMM not held directly or indirectly by TMHC.


On February 6, 2017, we completed the sale of 11,500,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock in a registered public offering at a net purchase price per share of $18.2875 . On March 27, 2017, we completed the sale of an additional 10,000,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock in a registered public offering at a net purchase price per share of $20.78 . We used all of the net proceeds from both public offerings to purchase partnership units in New TMM, our direct subsidiary, along with shares of our Class B Common Stock, held by our Principal Equityholders. As a result of net proceeds being distributed to our Principal Equityholders, we adjusted Non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders and Additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the change in ownership. The aggregate number of partnership units and corresponding shares of Class B Common Stock we purchased was equal to the number of shares of Class A Common Stock sold in the public offerings.

The components and respective voting power of outstanding TMHC Common Stock including the effects of the secondary offerings at March 31, 2017 are as follows:


Shares

Outstanding

Percentage

Class A Common Stock

52,101,585


43.6

%

Class B Common Stock

67,390,504


56.4

%

Total

119,492,089


100

%


Stock Repurchase Program

Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company's Class A Common Stock through December 31, 2017 in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other transactions. The stock repurchase program is subject to prevailing market conditions and other considerations, including our liquidity, the terms of our


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debt instruments, statutory requirements, planned land investment and development spending, acquisition and other investment opportunities and ongoing capital requirements. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 there were no shares repurchased. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , there were 337,760 shares repurchased for $5.0 million . As of March 31, 2017 there was $56.4 million available to be used for repurchases.


12. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Equity-Based Compensation

In April 2013, we adopted the Taylor Morrison Home Corporation 2013 Omnibus Equity Award Plan, which was amended and restated in May 2016 (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the grant of stock options, RSUs and other equity awards based on our common stock. As of March 31, 2017 we had an aggregate of 2,822,754 shares of Class A Common Stock available for future grants under the Plan.


The following table provides information regarding the amount and components of stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

2016

Restricted stock units (RSUs) (1)

$

1,897


$

1,382


Stock options

958


957


New TMM units

157


381


Total stock compensation

$

3,012


$

2,720


(1) Includes compensation expense related to time-based RSUs and performance-based RSUs.


At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the aggregate unrecognized value of all outstanding stock-based compensation awards was approximately $30.1 million and $18.8 million , respectively.


Restricted Stock Units – The following table summarizes the time-based RSU and performance-based RSU activity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 :

Shares

Weighted Average

Grant Date Fair

Value

Balance at December 31, 2016

1,358,701


$

13.39


Granted

621,293


17.84


Vested

(49,036

)

18.76


Forfeited

(37,559

)

13.41


Balance at March 31, 2017

1,893,399


$

14.72



During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , we issued time-based RSU awards and performance-based RSU awards to certain employees and members of the Board of Directors of the Company.


Our time-based RSUs consist of awards that settle in shares of Class A Common Stock and have been awarded to our employees and members of our Board of Directors. Vesting of RSUs is subject to continued employment with TMHC or an affiliate, or continued service on the Board of Directors, through the applicable vesting dates. Time-based RSUs granted to employees generally become vested with respect to 33% of the RSUs on the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Time-based RSUs granted to members of the Board of Directors generally become vested on the first anniversary of the grant date.


Additionally, we issued performance-based RSUs to certain employees of the Company. These awards will vest in full based on the achievement of certain performance goals over a three -year performance period, subject to the employee's continued employment through the last date of the performance period and will be settled in shares of our Class A common stock. The number of shares that may be issued in settlement of the performance-based RSUs to the award recipients may be greater or lesser than the target award amount depending on actual performance achieved as compared to the performance targets set forth in the awards.



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Stock Options – The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 :

Shares

Weighted

Average Exercise

Price Per Share

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

2,431,347


$

17.09


Granted

785,132


19.03


Exercised

(33,583

)

12.25


Canceled/Forfeited

(54,912

)

17.86


Outstanding at March 31, 2017

3,127,984


$

17.62


Options exercisable at March 31, 2017

935,059


$

18.94



Options granted to employees vest and become exercisable ratably on the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversary of the date of grant. Options granted to members of the Board of Directors vest and become exercisable ratably on the first, second and third anniversary of the date of grant. Vesting of the options is subject to continued employment with TMHC or an affiliate, or continued service on the Board of Directors, through the applicable vesting dates and expires within ten years from the date of grant.


New TMM Units – Certain members of management and certain members of the Board of Directors were issued Class M partnership units in TMM Holdings. Those units were subject to both time and performance vesting conditions.


Pursuant to the Reorganization Transactions, the time-vesting Class M Units in TMM Holdings were exchanged for New TMM Units with vesting terms substantially the same as the Class M Units surrendered for exchange. One New TMM Unit together with a corresponding share of Class B Common Stock is exchangeable for one share of Class A Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units held by members of management and members of our Board of Directors outstanding as of March 31, 2017 were as follows:

Class B Shares/New

TMM Units

Weighted

Average Grant  Date

Fair Value

Balance at December 31, 2016

1,146,357


$

5.58


Exchanges (1)

(49,956

)

4.09


Forfeited (2)

(1,592

)

8.04


Balance at March 31, 2017 (3)

1,094,809


$

5.65


(1) Exchanges during the period represent the exchange of a vested New TMM Unit along with the corresponding share of Class B Common Stock for a newly issued share of Class A Common Stock.

(2) Awards forfeited during the period represent the unvested portion of New TMM Unit awards for employees who have terminated employment with the Company and for which the New TMM Unit and the corresponding Class B Share have been canceled.

(3) The number of vested and unexchanged New TMM Units as of March 31, 2017 was 1,021,369 .


13. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

From time to time, we may engage in transactions with entities or persons that are affiliated with us or one or more of the Principal Equityholders. Such transactions with related parties are in the normal course of operations and are executed at arm's length, as they are entered into at terms comparable to those entered into with unrelated third parties. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 we engaged in equity offering transactions with our principal equityholders. Refer to Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity for discussion regarding such transactions. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 there were no related-party transactions.


14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The table below provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") for the periods presented (in thousands).



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Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Total Post-

Retirement

Benefits

Adjustments

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Adjustments

Non-controlling

Interest - Principal

Equityholders

Reclassification

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

2,061


$

(79,927

)

$

59,877


$

(17,989

)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

-


-


-


-


Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

$

-


$

-


$

-


$

-


Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income

-


16,479


(16,479

)

-


Balance, end of period

$

2,061


$

(63,448

)

$

43,398


$

(17,989

)



Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

Total Post-

Retirement

Benefits

Adjustments

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Adjustments

Non-controlling

Interest - Principal

Equityholders

Reclassification

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

2,305


$

(79,927

)

$

59,625


$

(17,997

)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

(447

)

-


-


(447

)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

$

(447

)

$

-


$

-


$

(447

)

Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income

-


-


329


329


Balance, end of period

$

1,858


$

(79,927

)

$

59,954


$

(18,115

)


Reclassifications for the amortization of the employee retirement plans are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.


15. REPORTING SEGMENTS

We have multiple homebuilding operating components which are engaged in the business of acquiring and developing land, constructing homes, marketing and selling those homes, and providing warranty and customer service. We aggregate our homebuilding operating components into reporting segments, East, Central, and West, based on similar long-term economic characteristics. We also have a mortgage and title services reporting segment. We have no inter-segment sales as all sales are to external customers.


As of March 31, 2017 we realigned our homebuilding operating divisions within our existing segments based on geographic location and management's long term strategic plans. As a result, historical periods in the segment information have been reclassified to give effect to the segment realignment.


Our reporting segments are as follows:

East

Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Orlando, Raleigh, Southwest Florida and Tampa

Central

Austin, Dallas and Houston (both include a Taylor Morrison division and a Darling Homes division), and Denver

West

Bay Area, Phoenix, Sacramento and Southern California

Mortgage Operations

Taylor Morrison Home Funding and Inspired Title


Segment information is as follows (in thousands):



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Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

East

Central

West

Mortgage

Operations

Corporate

and

Unallocated

Total

Total revenues

$

263,665


$

206,257


$

284,919


$

14,249


$

-


$

769,090


Gross margin

53,358


37,208


45,580


5,547


-


141,693


Selling, general and administrative expenses

(27,169

)

(21,492

)

(19,053

)

-


(21,031

)

(88,745

)

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

-


(168

)

(83

)

1,336


-


1,085


Interest and other (expense)/income, net

(84

)

(344

)

(125

)

-


994


441


Income/(loss) before income taxes

$

26,105


$

15,204


$

26,319


$

6,883


$

(20,037

)

$

54,474



Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

East

Central

West

Mortgage

Operations

Corporate

and

Unallocated

Total

Total revenues

$

181,725


$

222,567


$

231,398


$

9,639


$

-


$

645,329


Gross margin

37,778


40,224


37,524


3,115


-


118,641


Selling, general and administrative expenses

(21,996

)

(21,613

)

(16,406

)

-


(17,250

)

(77,265

)

Equity in (loss)/income of unconsolidated entities

-


(57

)

244


595


-


782


Interest and other (expense)/income, net

(1,246

)

(1,643

)

227


-


(505

)

(3,167

)

Income/(loss) before income taxes

$

14,536


$

16,911



$

21,589



$

3,710



$

(17,755

)


$

38,991



As of March 31, 2017

East

Central

West

Mortgage

Operations

Corporate

and

Unallocated

Total

Real estate inventory and land deposits

$

1,143,204


$

862,457


$

1,094,320


$

-


$

-


$

3,099,981


Investments in unconsolidated entities

26,073


29,977


112,150


3,615


-


171,815


Other assets

69,049


119,868


30,059


145,003


512,970


876,949


Total assets

$

1,238,326


$

1,012,302


$

1,236,529


$

148,618


$

512,970


$

4,148,745


As of December 31, 2016

East

Central

West

Mortgage

Operations

Corporate

and

Unallocated

Total

Real estate inventory and land deposits

$

1,110,340


$

829,354


$

1,114,758


$

-


$

-


$

3,054,452


Investments in unconsolidated entities

25,923


30,146


98,625


3,215


-


157,909


Other assets

80,320


139,383


43,304


269,131


476,427


1,008,565


Total assets

$

1,216,583


$

998,883


$

1,256,687


$

272,346


$

476,427


$

4,220,926



16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds  - We are committed, under various letters of credit and surety bonds, to perform certain development and construction activities and provide certain guarantees in the normal course of business. Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds under these arrangements totaled $298.0 million and $302.8 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Although significant development and construction activities have been completed related to these site improvements, the bonds are generally not released until all development and construction activities are completed. We do not believe that it is probable that any outstanding bonds as of March 31, 2017 will be drawn upon.



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Legal Proceedings  - We are involved in various litigation and legal claims in the normal course of our business operations, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. We are also subject to a variety of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to land development activities, house construction standards, sales practices, mortgage lending operations, employment practices, and protection of the environment. As a result, we are subject to periodic examination or inquiry by various governmental agencies that administer these laws and regulations. We establish liabilities for legal claims and regulatory matters when such matters are both probable of occurring and any potential loss is reasonably estimable. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , our legal accruals were $4.7 million and $4.4 million , respectively. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and revise these estimates as the matters evolve. In such cases, there may exist an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts currently accrued. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these legal and regulatory matters, we generally cannot predict the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing or the eventual loss. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds the estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.


Commitments to Extend Credit  - We enter into IRLCs with customers who have applied for mortgage loans and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These commitments expose us to market risk if interest rates change and the underlying loan is not economically hedged or committed to an investor. We also are exposed to credit loss if the loan is originated and not sold to an investor and the borrower does not perform. The collateral upon extension of credit typically consists of first deed of trust in the mortgagor's property. Commitments to originated loans do not necessarily reflect future cash requirements as some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Total commitments to originate loans approximated $175.9 million as of March 31, 2017 .



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17. MORTGAGE HEDGING ACTIVITIES


We enter into IRLCs to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale, at specified interest rates and within a specified period of time (generally between 30 and 60 days), with customers who have applied for a loan and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria. These IRLCs meet the definition of a derivative and are reflected on the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in mortgage operations revenue/expenses on the statement of operations and other comprehensive income. Unrealized gains and losses on the IRLCs, reflected as derivative assets, are measured based on the fair value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted Agency MBS prices, estimates of the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") and the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the IRLC, net of commission expense and broker fees. The fair value of the forward loan sales commitment and mandatory delivery commitments being used to hedge the IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale not committed to be purchased by investors are based on quoted Agency MBS prices.


The following summarizes derivative instruments as of the periods presented:


As of

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

Fair Value

Notional Amount

Fair Value

Notional Amount

IRLCs

$

2,468


$

75,839


$

1,987


$

61,655


MBSs

(507

)

94,116


304


97,000


Total

$

1,961


$

2,291



We have exposure to credit loss in the event of contractual non-performance by our trading counterparties in derivative instruments that we use in our rate risk management activities. We manage this credit risk by selecting only counterparties that we believe to be financially strong, spreading the risk among multiple counterparties, by placing contractual limits on the amount of unsecured credit extended to any single counterparty, and by entering into netting agreements with counterparties, as appropriate.



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

For purposes of this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the terms "the Company," "we," "us," or "our" refer to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation ("TMHC") and its subsidiaries. The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report.


Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws regarding, among other things, our or management's intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations or predictions of future events, which are considered forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business strategy. These statements often include words such as "may," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "can," "could," "might," "project" or similar expressions. These statements are based upon assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry, as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read this quarterly report, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the "Annual Report") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report, could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.



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Our forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this quarterly report. We expressly disclaim any intent, obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except as required by applicable law.

Business Overview

Our principal business is residential homebuilding and the development of lifestyle communities with operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina and Texas. Our Company serves a wide array of consumer groups from coast to coast, including first time, move-up, luxury and 55 plus buyers. Our homebuilding business operates under our Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brand names. Our business is organized into multiple homebuilding operating components, and a mortgage operating component, all of which are managed as four reportable segments: East, Central, West and Mortgage Operations, as follows:

East

Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Orlando, Raleigh, Southwest Florida and Tampa

Central

Austin, Dallas and Houston (both include a Taylor Morrison division and a Darling Homes division), and Denver

West

Bay Area, Phoenix, Sacramento and Southern California

Mortgage Operations

Taylor Morrison Home Funding ( " TMHF " ) and Inspired Title Services, LLC ( " Inspired Title " )


As of March 31, 2017 we realigned our homebuilding operating divisions within our existing segments based on geographic location and management's long term strategic plans. As a result, historical periods in the segment information have been reclassified to give effect to the segment realignment.


We offer single family attached and detached homes and revenue is recognized when the homes are completed and delivered to the buyers. Our primary costs are the acquisition of land in various stages of development and the construction costs of the homes we sell.


Our Mortgage Operations reportable segment provides mortgage services to customers through our wholly owned mortgage subsidiary, TMHF, and title services through our wholly owned title services subsidiary, Inspired Title. Revenues from loan origination are recognized at the time the related real estate transactions are completed, usually upon the close of escrow.


Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to the results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), we have provided information in this quarterly report relating to "adjusted home closings gross margin."


Adjusted home closings gross margin

We calculate adjusted home closings gross margin from U.S. GAAP home closings gross margin by adding impairment charges, if any, attributable to the write-down of communities, and the amortization of capitalized interest through cost of home closings. Management uses adjusted home closings gross margin to evaluate our operational and economic performance on a consolidated basis, as well as the direct operational and relative economic performance of our segments. We believe adjusted home closings gross margin is relevant and useful to investors because it allows investors to evaluate the performance of our homebuilding operations without the often varying effects of interest costs capitalized. This measure is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure as a measure of our operating performance. Although other companies in the homebuilding industry report similar information, the methods used may differ.



Recent Developments

On February 6, 2017, we completed the sale of 11,500,000 shares of our Class A common stock in a registered public offering at a net purchase price per share of $18.2875. On March 27, 2017, we completed the sale of an additional 10,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock in a registered public offering at a net purchase price per share of $20.78. We used all of the net proceeds from both public offerings to purchase partnership units in New TMM, our direct subsidiary, along with shares of our Class B common stock, held by our Principal Equityholders. As a result of net proceeds being distributed to our Principal Equityholders, we adjusted Non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders and Additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the change in ownership. The aggregate number of partnership units and corresponding


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shares of Class B common stock we purchased was equal to the number of shares of Class A common stock sold in the public offerings.

First Quarter 2017 Highlights:


Net sales orders were 2,425 , a 33% increase from the prior year quarter

Sales per outlet were 2.7 , a 35% increase from the prior year quarter

Home closings were 1,630 , a 17% increase from the prior year quarter

Total revenue was $ 769 million, a 19% increase from the prior year quarter

GAAP home closings gross margin, inclusive of capitalized interest, was 18.0%

Net income for the quarter was $36 million with earnings per share of $0.30 , increases of 37% and 43% from the prior year quarter, respectively



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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations for the periods presented:


Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

Statements of Operations Data:

Home closings revenue, net

$

751,485


$

629,088


Land closings revenue

3,356


6,602


Mortgage operations revenue

14,249


9,639


Total revenues

769,090


645,329


Cost of home closings

616,295


514,532


Cost of land closings

2,400


5,632


Mortgage operations expenses

8,702


6,524


Gross margin

141,693


118,641


Sales, commissions and other marketing costs

55,617


47,841


General and administrative expenses

33,128


29,424


Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

(1,085

)

(782

)

Interest income, net

(90

)

(87

)

Other (income)/expense, net

(351

)

3,254


Income before income taxes

54,474


38,991


Income tax provision

18,873


12,887


Net income before allocation to non-controlling interests

35,601


26,104


Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests – joint ventures

9


(184

)

Net income before non-controlling interests – Principal Equityholders

35,610


25,920


Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests – Principal Equityholders

(24,134

)

(19,107

)

Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

$

11,476


$

6,813


Home closings gross margin

18.0

%

18.2

%

Adjusted home closings gross margin

20.7

%

20.8

%

Sales, commissions and other marketing costs as a percentage of home closings revenue

7.4

%

7.6

%

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of home closings revenue

4.4

%

4.7

%

Average sales price per home closed

$

461


$

452

















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Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

Average Active Selling Communities

Three Months Ended March 31,

2017

2016

Change

East

125


125


-

 %

Central

116


121


(4.1

)

West

57


64


(10.9

)

Total

298


310


(3.9

)%


Average active selling communities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased by 3.9% when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decreases in the West and Central regions were primarily due to the timing of new community openings and higher than expected net sales order pace for the quarter which led to increased community close-outs. During the period from March 2016 to March 2017, we closed approximately 80 and opened approximately 70 communities throughout the Company .


Net Sales Orders

Three Months Ended March 31,

Net Sales Orders (1)

Sales Value (1)

Average Selling Price

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

East

1,050


737


42.5

%

$

412,043


$

286,878


43.6

%

$

392


$

389


0.8

 %

Central

628


491


27.9


289,055


230,266


25.5


460


469


(1.9

)

West

747


600


24.5


430,527


320,589


34.3


576


534


7.9


Total

2,425


1,828


32.7

%

$

1,131,625


$

837,733


35.1

%

$

467


$

458


2.0

 %


(1) Net sales orders represent the number and dollar value of new sales contracts executed with customers, net of cancellations.


East:

The number and sales value of net homes sold increased by 42.5% and 43.6% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. The increase in both units and sales value is primarily driven by our legacy markets in Florida which are experiencing favorable demand especially in active adult communities. Our acquired divisions within the region are also gaining momentum and experienced approximately 40% growth in both units and dollars.


Central:

The number and sales value of net homes sold increased by 27.9% and 25.5% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. A significant portion of the increase is as a result of the Houston market recovering from the prior year's soft economic environment. Other markets within this region continue to strengthen their performance and contributed to the overall increase in units and dollars for the segment as well.


West:

The number and sales value of net homes sold increased by 24.5% and 34.3% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. Our Phoenix and California divisions continue to be strong selling markets due to macro-economic conditions such as lower unemployment rates and consumer demand and specifically to Phoenix, an increase in the number of job relocations.




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Sales Order Cancellations

Cancellation Rate (1)


Three Months Ended March 31,

2017

2016

East

10.3

%

12.1

%

Central

11.4


16.6


West

11.5


13.5


Total Company

10.9

%

13.8

%

(1) Cancellation rate represents the number of canceled sales orders divided by gross sales orders.


The primary driver for the decrease in the consolidated cancellation rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year was the Central region. As the Houston market recovers from its previous economic conditions relating to the oil industry, the number of cancellations has decreased while the number of gross sales has increased, resulting in significant improvements in the cancellation rate. In addition, favorable market conditions coupled with increased demand for new housing has led to lower cancellation rates across all of our regions. Our use of prequalification criteria through TMHF and robust earnest money deposits help us manage our cancellation rate across the company.


Sales Order Backlog

As of March 31,

Sold Homes in Backlog (1)

Sales Value

Average Selling Price

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

East

1,589


1,204


32.0

 %

$

676,054


$

510,448


32.4

 %

$

425


$

424


0.2

%

Central

1,162


1,214


(4.3

)

589,305


613,611


(4.0

)

507


505


0.4


West

1,176


1,014


16.0


660,024


524,428


25.9


561


517


8.5


Total

3,927


3,432


14.4

 %

$

1,925,383


$

1,648,487


16.8

 %

$

490


$

480


2.1

%

(1) Sales order backlog represents homes under contract for which revenue has not yet been recognized at the end of the period (including homes sold but not yet started). Some of the contracts in our sales order backlog are subject to contingencies including mortgage loan approval and buyers selling their existing homes, which can result in cancellations.


Total backlog units and total sales value increased by 14.4% and 16.8% at March 31, 2017 compared to March 31, 2016 , respectively. The increase in backlog units and total sales value is primarily as a result of the combination of increased sales orders and a modest increase in average selling price.


Home Closings Revenue

Three Months Ended March 31,

Homes Closed

Home Closings Revenue, Net

Average Selling Price

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

2017

2016

Change

East

682


496


37.5

 %

$

263,101


$

181,725


44.8

 %

$

386



$

366


5.5

 %

Central

424


446


(4.9

)

203,465


215,965


(5.8

)

480



484


(0.8

)

West

524


449


16.7


284,919


231,398


23.1


544



515


5.6


Total

1,630


1,391


17.2

 %

$

751,485


$

629,088


19.5

 %

$

461



$

452


2.0

 %


East:

The number of homes closed and homes closing revenue, net increased by 37.5% and 44.8% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. Our Florida market was the primary driver for both units and dollars as a result of increased net sales in prior quarters. In addition, our acquired divisions continue to gain momentum as exemplified by their approximately 29% increase in homes closed for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. Certain economic market improvements, as well as a continued favorable homebuyer reception of newer products and newer communities throughout the region, contributed to the increase in net home closings revenue.


Central:


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The number of homes closed and homes closing revenue, net decreased by 4.9% and 5.8% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. The decrease in the number of homes closed is primarily the result of the Houston market. This market has experienced an increase in net sales as a result of the improving economic environment, but homes closed and homes closing revenue have not yet improved as a result of timing.


West:

The number of homes closed and homes closing revenue, net increased by 16.7% and 23.1% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year. The increases are primarily driven by strong sales in our Phoenix division and markets within Northern California which continue to experience strong consumer demand as a result of increased job growth in those areas.



Land Closings Revenue

Three Months Ended March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)


2017

2016

Change

East

$

564


$

-


$

564


Central

2,792


6,602


(3,810

)

West

-


-


-


Total

$

3,356


$

6,602


$

(3,246

)


We generally purchase land and lots with the intent to build and sell homes. However, in some locations where we act as a developer, we occasionally purchase land that includes commercially zoned parcels or areas designated for school or government use, which we typically sell to commercial developers or municipalities, as applicable. We also sell residential lots or land parcels to manage our land and lot supply on larger tracts of land. As a developer, we may include land sales in our underwriting strategies in many of our master plan communities where we may mitigate risk, enhance our returns or pursue opportunities allowing access to new land positions. Land and lot sales occur at various intervals and varying degrees of profitability. Therefore, the revenue and gross margin from land closings will fluctuate from period to period, depending upon market opportunities.


Segment Home Closings Gross Margin

The following tables set forth a reconciliation between our GAAP home closings gross margin and adjusted home closings gross margin. See "-Non-GAAP Measures-Adjusted home closings gross margin."


Three Months Ended March 31,

East

Central

West

Consolidated

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

Home closings revenue, net

$

263,101


$

181,725


$

203,465


$

215,965


$

284,919


$

231,398


$

751,485


$

629,088


Cost of home closings

209,818


143,947


167,138


176,711


239,339


193,874


616,295


514,532


Home closings gross margin

53,283


37,778


36,327


39,254


45,580


37,524


135,190


114,556


Capitalized interest amortization

5,401


4,060


5,874


5,920


9,022


6,450


20,297


16,430


Adjusted home closings gross margin

$

58,684


$

41,838


$

42,201


$

45,174


$

54,602


$

43,974


$

155,487


$

130,986


Home closings gross margin %

20.3

%

20.8

%

17.9

%

18.2

%

16.0

%

16.2

%

18.0

%

18.2

%

Adjusted home closings gross margin %

22.3

%

23.0

%

20.7

%

20.9

%

19.2

%

19.0

%

20.7

%

20.8

%


On a consolidated basis home closings gross margin percentage remained relatively flat. We maintained margin as we increased our focus on improving pace and increasing net sales orders year over year. On a consolidated level sales pace increased to 2.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to 2.0 for the same period in the prior year.


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East:

Home closings gross margin percentage decreased slightly to 20.3% from 20.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 . The Florida divisions experienced a decrease in their home closings gross margin primarily due to product mix and an increase in costs of goods sold as a result of the homes closed in 2017 having higher land cost than those closed in 2016. This decrease was partially offset by our acquired divisions which continue to show improvements through higher average selling prices.


Central:


Home closings gross margin percentage decreased to 17.9% from 18.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 . The decrease is primarily driven by our Houston market. As noted in our Home Closings Revenue discussion, this market is recovering but the increase in net sales orders has not yet translated to homes closed.


West:

Home closings gross margin percentage decreased slightly to 16.0% from 16.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 . The decrease is primarily due to product mix and an increase in costs of goods sold as a result of the homes closed in 2017 having higher land cost than those closed in 2016. Sales pace for the three months ended March 31, 2017 for the West region was 4.4 compared to 3.1 for the same period in 2016.


Mortgage Operations

Our Mortgage Operations segment provides mortgage lending through our subsidiary, TMHF, and title services through our subsidiary, Inspired Title. The following is a summary of mortgage operations gross margin:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2017

2016

Mortgage operations revenue

$

14,249


$

9,639


Mortgage operations expenses

8,702


6,524


Mortgage operations gross margin

$

5,547


$

3,115


Mortgage operations margin %

38.9

%

32.3

%


Our Mortgage Operations segment's revenue increased primarily due to increased closings volume, average loan amounts, and strong capture rates. The increase in mortgage operations margin was due to improvements in the gain on sale of loans due to better investor pricing from our mandatory commitments model.


The following details the number of loans closed, the aggregate value and capture rate on our loans for the following periods:


Closed

Loans

Aggregate

Loan Volume

(in millions)

Capture Rate

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

946


$

319.1


74

%

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

801


$

261.6


79

%


Our mortgage capture rate represents the percentage of our homes sold to a home purchaser that utilized a mortgage and for which the borrower obtained such mortgage from TMHF or one of our preferred third party lenders. In the first quarter of 2017 and 2016 , the average FICO score of customers who obtained mortgages through TMHF was 743 and 744 , respectively.


Sales, Commissions and Other Marketing Costs

Sales, commissions and other marketing costs, as a percentage of home closings revenue, net, decreased to 7.4% from 7.6% , respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. This decrease is primarily a result of our increased efforts in efficient marketing and advertising. In addition, the prior year period had higher sales and marketing costs as a result of our acquired divisions and an increase in new communities which typically have incremental startup costs during their early stages.



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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of home closings revenue, net, decreased to 4.4% from 4.7% , for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 . During the prior year period, we made investments in our Company for future business optimization and the decrease in general and administrative expenses as a percentage of home closings revenue, net represents the efficiencies we have gained in our investments and our ability to leverage our existing infrastructure to maintain stable operating costs.


Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Entities

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities was $1.1 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The increase is primarily due to our increase in active unconsolidated joint ventures. We had six active unconsolidated joint ventures at March 31, 2017 compared to four active at March 31, 2016 .


Interest Income, Net

Interest income, net includes interest earned on cash balances offset by interest incurred but not capitalized on our long-term debt and other borrowings. Interest income for three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 remained consistent.


Other (Income)/Expense, Net

Other (income)/expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was income of $0.4 million and expense of $3.3 million , respectively. The three months ended March 31, 2016 included accruals for contingent consideration relating to our acquisitions during 2016 as well as earn out accruals for our previous Darling Homes acquisition. The income in the current year relates to an increase in the number of recoveries from our captive insurance claims.


Income Tax Provision

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was based on the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and was affected primarily by state income taxes, changes in valuation allowances, and certain deductions and credits relating to homebuilding activities.


Net Income

Net income and earnings per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $35.6 million and $0.30 , respectively. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $25.9 million and $0.21 , respectively. The increase in net income and earnings per share from the prior year is attributable to an increase in margin dollars as a result of an increase in the number of homes closed, better sales, commissions, and other marketing costs and general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase in our tax rate.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity


We finance our operations through the following:


Borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below);

Our various series of Senior Notes (as defined below);

Mortgage warehouse facilities;

Project-level financing (including non-recourse loans);

Performance, payment and completion surety bonds, and letters of credit; and

Cash generated from operations.


We believe that we can fund our current and foreseeable liquidity needs for the next 12 months from:


Cash generated from operations; and

Borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.


We may access the capital markets to obtain additional liquidity through debt and equity offerings on an opportunistic basis. Our principal uses of capital for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were land purchases, lot development, home construction, operating expenses, payment of debt service, income taxes, investments in joint ventures, stock repurchases, and


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the payment of various liabilities. In addition, net proceeds from our two equity offerings during the three months ended March 31, 2017 , were used to purchase partnership units in New TMM, our direct subsidiary, along with shares of our Class B common stock, held by our Principal Equityholders. Cash flows for each of our communities depend on the status of the development cycle, and can differ substantially from reported earnings. Early stages of development or expansion require significant cash expenditures for land acquisitions, on and off-site development, construction of model homes, general landscaping and other amenities. Because these costs are a component of our inventory and are not recognized in our statement of operations until a home closes, we incur significant cash outflows prior to recognition of earnings.


The table below summarizes our total cash and liquidity as of the dates indicated (in thousands):


As of

(Dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Total Cash, including Restricted Cash

$

302,159


$

301,812


Total Revolving Credit Facility

500,000


500,000


Letters of Credit Outstanding

(22,985

)

(31,903

)

Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings Outstanding

-


-


Revolving Credit Facility Availability

477,015


468,097


Total Liquidity

$

779,174


$

769,909




Cash Flow Activities


Operating Cash Flow Activities

Our net cash provided by operating activities was $147.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $16.6 million used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The primary driver of the current quarter's cash provided by operating activities was due to an increase in the number of homes closed, decrease in mortgage loans held for sale and cash generated therefrom, an increase in customer deposits, and a reduction in the amount expended for real estate year over year. We used cash in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily for investments in real estate inventory.


Investing Cash Flow Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $14.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $68.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The cash used in investing activities in 2017 was primarily attributable to investments of capital into unconsolidated entities. In 2016, we used cash of $52.8 million for the acquisition of Acadia Homes.


Financing Cash Flow Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $133.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $100.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The cash used in financing activities in 2017 was primarily attributable to repayments on the mortgage warehouse line exceeding borrowings. In 2016, cash provided was primarily attributable to borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.



Debt Instruments


Senior Notes:


The following table summarizes our outstanding senior unsecured notes (collectively, the "Senior Notes"), as of March 31, 2017 .


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(Dollars in thousands)

Date Issued

Principal

Amount

Initial Offering

Price

Interest Rate

Original Net

Proceeds

Original Debt

Issuance

Cost

Senior Notes due 2021

April 16, 2013

550,000


100.0

%

5.250

%

541,700


8,300


Senior Notes due 2023

April 16, 2015

350,000


100.0

%

5.875

%

345,500


4,500


Senior Notes due 2024

March 5, 2014

350,000


100.0

%

5.625

%

345,300


4,700


Total

$

1,250,000


$

1,232,500


$

17,500



2021 Senior Notes

On April 16, 2013 , we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Senior Notes").


The 2021 Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2021. The 2021 Senior Notes are guaranteed by TMM Holdings, Taylor Morrison Holdings, Inc., Taylor Morrison Communities II, Inc. and their homebuilding subsidiaries (collectively, the "Guarantors") which are all subsidiaries directly or indirectly of TMHC. The 2021 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The indenture for the 2021 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit (i) the making of investments, (ii) the payment of dividends and the redemption of equity and junior debt, (iii) the incurrence of additional indebtedness, (iv) asset dispositions, (v) mergers and similar corporate transactions, (vi) the incurrence of liens, (vii) prohibitions on payments and asset transfers among the issuers and restricted subsidiaries and (viii) transactions with affiliates, among others. The indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes contains customary events of default. If we do not apply the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales within specified deadlines, we will be required to offer to repurchase the 2021 Senior Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest) with such proceeds. We are also required to offer to repurchase the 2021 Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest) upon certain change of control events.


The 2021 Senior Notes are redeemable at scheduled redemption prices, currently at 102.625%, of their principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2021 Senior Notes.


2023 Senior Notes and Redemption of 2020 Senior Notes

On April 16, 2015 , we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Senior Notes"). The 2023 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem the entire remaining principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 on May 1, 2015, at a redemption price of 105.813% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the date of redemption. As a result of the redemption of the 2020 Senior Notes, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $33.3 million during the second quarter of 2015, which included the payment of the redemption premium and write off of net unamortized deferred financing fees.


The 2023 Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2023. The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, but a credit rating downgrade must occur in connection with the change of control before the repurchase offer requirement is triggered for the 2023 Senior Notes.


Prior to January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a "make-whole" premium for payments through January 15, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2023 Senior Notes.


2024 Senior Notes


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On March 5, 2014 , we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Senior Notes were used to repay the outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.


The 2024 Senior Notes mature on March 1, 2024. The 2024 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021 and 2023 Senior Notes. The 2024 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are senior unsecured obligations and are not subject to registration rights. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability to incur debt secured by liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions similar to the 2023 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2021 and 2023 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes.


Prior to December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a "make-whole" premium for payments through December 1, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning on December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).


There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2024 Senior Notes.


TMHC Compared to TMM Holdings

TMM Holdings is a parent guarantor of certain of our debt facilities. The financial information of TMHC is substantially identical to the financial performance and operations of TMM Holdings except for certain SEC and regulatory fees which are attributable to TMHC.


Revolving Credit Facility

Our $500.0 million Revolving Credit Facility matures on April 12, 2019. The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021, 2023, and 2024 Senior Notes.


The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain "springing" financial covenants, requiring us and our subsidiaries to comply with a maximum debt to capitalization ratio of not more than 0.60 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated tangible net worth level of at least $1.6 billion . The financial covenants would be in effect for any fiscal quarter during which any (a) loans under the Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding during the last day of such fiscal quarter or on more than five separate days during such fiscal quarter or (b) undrawn letters of credit (except to the extent cash collateralized) issued under the Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount greater than $40.0 million or unreimbursed letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding on the last day of such fiscal quarter or for more than five consecutive days during such fiscal quarter. For purposes of determining compliance with the financial covenants for any fiscal quarter, the Revolving Credit Facility provides that we may exercise an equity cure by issuing certain permitted securities for cash or otherwise recording cash contributions to our capital that will, upon the contribution of such cash to the borrower, be included in the calculation of consolidated tangible net worth and consolidated total capitalization. The equity cure right is exercisable up to twice in any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters and up to five times overall.


The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants including limitations on incurrence of liens, dividends and other distributions, asset dispositions and investments in entities that are not guarantors, limitations on prepayment of subordinated indebtedness and limitations on fundamental changes. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, subject to applicable grace periods, including for nonpayment of principal, interest or other amounts, violation of covenants (including financial covenants, subject to the exercise of an equity cure), incorrectness of representations and warranties in any material respect, cross default and cross acceleration, bankruptcy, material monetary judgments, ERISA events with material adverse effect, actual or asserted invalidity of material guarantees and change of control. As of March 31, 2017 , we were in compliance with all of the covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.


Mortgage Warehouse Borrowings


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The following is a summary of our mortgage subsidiary warehouse borrowings:

(Dollars in thousands)

As of March 31, 2017

Facility

Amount Drawn

Facility Amount

Interest Rate

Expiration Date

Collateral  (1)

Flagstar

$

13,750


$

20,000


LIBOR + 2.5%

30 days written notice

Mortgage Loans

Comerica

11,863


50,000


LIBOR + 2.25%

November 16, 2017

Mortgage Loans

J.P. Morgan

43,533


100,000


LIBOR + 2.375%

September 26, 2017

Mortgage Loans and Pledged Cash

Total

$

69,146



$

170,000


(1) The mortgage warehouse borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , are collateralized by a) $109.1 million and $233.2 million , respectively, of mortgage loans held for sale, which comprise the balance of mortgage loans held for sale and b) approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million , respectively, which are included in restricted cash in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


Loans Payable and Other Borrowings

Loans payable and other borrowings as of March 31, 2017 consist of project-level debt due to various land sellers and seller financing notes from current and prior year acquisitions. Project-level debt is generally secured by the land that was acquired and the principal payments generally coincide with corresponding project lot sales or a principal reduction schedule. Loans payable bear interest at rates that ranged from 0% to 8% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . We impute interest for loans with no stated interest rates.


Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Financial Guarantees


The following table summarizes our letters of credit and surety bonds as of the dates indicated:

As of

(Dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Letters of credit (1)

$

22,985


$

31,903


Surety bonds

274,976


270,943


Total outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds

$

297,961


$

302,846


(1) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , there was $200 million total capacity of letters of credit available under our Revolving Credit Facility.



Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements as of March 31, 2017


Investments in Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures or Unconsolidated Entities

We participate in strategic land development and homebuilding joint ventures with related and unrelated third parties. The use of these entities, in some instances, enables us to acquire land to which we could not otherwise obtain access, or could not obtain access on terms that are as favorable. Our partners in these joint ventures historically have been land owners/developers, other homebuilders and financial or strategic partners. Joint ventures with land owners/developers have given us access to sites owned or controlled by our partners. Joint ventures with other homebuilders have provided us with the ability to bid jointly with our partners for large or expensive land parcels. Joint ventures with financial partners have allowed us to combine our homebuilding expertise with access to our partners' capital.


In certain of our unconsolidated joint ventures, we enter into loan agreements, whereby one of our subsidiaries will provide the lenders with customary guarantees, including completion, indemnity and environmental guarantees subject to usual non-recourse terms.


For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , total net capital contributed to unconsolidated joint ventures was $14.6 million .


Land Purchase and Land Option Contracts

We enter into land purchase and option contracts to procure land or lots for the construction of homes in the ordinary course of business. Lot option contracts enable us to control significant lot positions with a minimal initial capital investment and substantially reduce the risks associated with land ownership and development. As of March 31, 2017 , we had outstanding land


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purchase and lot option contracts of $506.5 million . We are obligated to close the transaction under our land purchase contracts. However, our obligations with respect to the option contracts are generally limited to the forfeiture of the related non-refundable cash deposits and/or letters of credit provided to obtain the options.


Seasonality

Our business is seasonal. We have historically experienced, and in the future expect to continue to experience, variability in our results on a quarterly basis. We generally have more homes under construction, close more homes and have greater revenues and operating income in the third and fourth quarters of the year. Therefore, although new home contracts are obtained throughout the year, a higher portion of our home closings occur during the third and fourth calendar quarters. Our revenue therefore may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly basis and we must maintain sufficient liquidity to meet short-term operating requirements. Factors expected to contribute to these fluctuations include:

the timing of the introduction and start of construction of new projects;

the timing of project sales;

the timing of closings of homes, lots and parcels;

the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals for development and construction;

the condition of the real estate market and general economic conditions in the areas in which we operate;

mix of homes closed;

construction timetables;

the prevailing interest rates and the availability of financing, both for us and for the purchasers of our homes;

the cost and availability of materials and labor; and

weather conditions in the markets in which we build.


As a result of seasonal activity, our quarterly results of operations and financial position are not necessarily representative of the results we expect at year end.


Inflation

We and the homebuilding industry in general may be adversely affected during periods of high inflation, primarily because of higher land, financing, labor and construction material costs. In addition, higher mortgage interest rates can significantly affect the affordability of permanent mortgage financing to prospective homebuyers. We attempt to pass through to our customers increases in our costs through increased sales prices. However, during periods of soft housing market conditions, we may not be able to offset our cost increases with higher selling prices.

Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to those we disclosed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report.



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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

Our operations are interest rate sensitive. We monitor our exposure to changes in interest rates and incur both fixed rate and variable rate debt. At March 31, 2017 , approximately 95% of our debt was fixed rate and 5% was variable rate. None of our market sensitive instruments were entered into for trading purposes. For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair value of the debt instrument, but not our earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate debt, changes in interest rates generally do not impact the fair value of the debt instrument but may affect our future earnings and cash flows, and may also impact our variable rate borrowing costs, which principally relate to any borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and borrowings by TMHF under its various warehouse facilities. As of March 31, 2017 , we had no outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. We had $477.0 million of additional availability for borrowings and $177.0 million of additional availability for letters of credit (giving effect to $23.0 million of letters of credit outstanding as of such date). Our 2021 Senior Notes are subject to a requirement that we offer to purchase such notes at par with certain proceeds of asset sales (to the extent not otherwise applied in accordance with the indenture governing such notes). We are also required to offer to purchase all of the outstanding Senior Notes at 101% of their aggregate principal amount upon the occurrence of specified change of control events. Other than in those circumstances, we do not have an obligation to prepay fixed rate debt prior to maturity and, as a result, we would not expect interest rate risk and changes in fair value to have a significant impact on our cash flows related to our fixed rate debt until such time as we are required to refinance, repurchase or repay such debt.


We are not materially exposed to interest rate risk associated with TMHF's mortgage loan origination business because at the time any loan is originated, TMHF has identified the investor who will agree to purchase the loan on the interest rate terms that are locked in with the borrower at the time the loan is originated.


The following table sets forth principal cash flows by scheduled maturity and effective weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value of our debt obligations as of March 31, 2017 . The interest rate for our variable rate debt represents the interest rate on our borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and mortgage warehouse facilities. Because the mortgage warehouse facilities are secured by certain mortgage loans held for sale which are typically sold within approximately 20 - 30 days, its outstanding balance is included as a variable rate maturity in the most current period presented.

Expected Maturity Date

Fair

Value

(In millions, except percentage data)

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

Total

Fixed Rate Debt

$

65.6


$

50.1


$

24.9


$

8.8


$

553.6


$

703.3


$

1,406.3


$

1,449.0


Weighted average interest rate (1)

3.8

%

3.8

%

3.8

%

3.8

%

5.5

%

5.5

%

5.3

%

Variable Rate Debt (2)

$

69.1


$

-


$

-


$

-


$

-


$

-


$

69.1


$

69.1


Weighted average interest rate

3.0

%

-


-


-

%

-


-


3.0

%

(1) Represents the coupon rate of interest on the full principal amount of the debt.

(2) Based upon the amount of variable rate debt at March 31, 2017 , and holding the variable rate debt balance constant, each 1% increase in interest rates would increase the interest incurred by us by approximately $0.7 million per year.




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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of March 31, 2017 .  Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2017 , the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.


Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in various litigation and legal claims in the normal course of our business operations, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. We are also subject to a variety of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to land development activities, house construction standards, sales practices, mortgage lending operations, employment practices, and protection of the environment. As a result, we are subject to periodic examination or inquiry by various governmental agencies that administer these laws and regulations. We establish liabilities for legal claims and regulatory matters when such matters are both probable of occurring and any potential loss is reasonably estimable. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and revise these estimates as the matters evolve. In such cases, there may exist an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts currently accrued. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these legal and regulatory matters, we generally cannot predict the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing or the eventual loss. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds the estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A. of our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These Risk Factors may materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. You should carefully consider the Risk Factors set forth in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other information set forth elsewhere in this quarterly report. You should be aware that these Risk Factors and other information may not describe every risk facing our Company.


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


None.


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit

No.

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2

Amended and Restated By-laws (included as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1

Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2017, by and among Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, TMM Holdings II Limited Partnership and certain sellers named in Schedule I thereto (included as Exhibit 10.1 to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 6, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference).


10.2

Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2017, by and among Taylor Morrison Home Corporation and certain sellers named in Schedule I thereto (included as Exhibit 10.1 to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 27, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference).


31.1*

Certification of Sheryl D. Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of C. David Cone, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

Certification of Sheryl D. Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

Certification of C. David Cone, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

* Filed herewith



The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.



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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.

TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORPORATION

Registrant

DATE:

April 27, 2017

/s/ Sheryl D. Palmer


Sheryl D. Palmer

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ C. David Cone


C. David Cone

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Joseph Terracciano


Joseph Terracciano

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)



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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
No.

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2

Amended and Restated By-laws (included as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1

Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2017, by and among Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, TMM Holdings II Limited Partnership and certain sellers named in Schedule I thereto (included as Exhibit 10.1 to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 6, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference).


10.2

Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2017, by and among Taylor Morrison Home Corporation and certain sellers named in Schedule I thereto (included as Exhibit 10.1 to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 27, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1*

Certification of Sheryl D. Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of C. David Cone, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

Certification of Sheryl D. Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

Certification of C. David Cone, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 * Filed herewith



The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.



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