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South Florida. Southern California. Texas. Raymond James 27 th Annual Institutional Investors Conference March 6, 2006. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
South Florida TexasSouthern California
Raymond James 27th Annual Institutional Investors
ConferenceMarch 6, 2006
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Disclaimer Statement
This presentation includes "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include information and estimates for our 2006 fiscal year, representing our expectations regarding our business, operations and goals as of the date of our fourth quarter 2005 earnings release and conference call. We are not updating any forward-looking information or estimates at this time. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements. These factors include those described under the caption "Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our most recently completed fiscal year and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation or duty to update forward-looking statements and we will update estimates and other forward-looking information only by means of widely disseminated public disclosure.
Macro Overview
California
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Upside Scenario – Large Public Upside Scenario – Large Public Homebuilders Are Positioned For Homebuilders Are Positioned For Continued SuccessContinued Success
Demographics favor continued strong demand
Land supply is constrained
Strong balance sheet & liquidity drive expansion
Market diversification
Professional management teams
Competitive advantage – economies of scale
Source: Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
Total homeowning households
Projected Projected
(millions)
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Downside Scenario…Downside Scenario…
Rates rise
Economy falters Unemployment up
Affordability down
Demand weakens
Margins compressed
Source: National Association of Realtors
15%
16%
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19%
20%
21%
22%
23%
25%
1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
Homeownership cost as a % of income
Source: National Association of Home Builders
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1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
Months’ supply of new homes
December
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The Lennar Focus Positions Us To The Lennar Focus Positions Us To Succeed Under Either ScenarioSucceed Under Either Scenario
Strong balance sheet Protects on the downside
Growth strategy Homesites owned &
controlled fuels growth on the upside
Return on capital Daily asset management
allows for quick response to changing environment
Balance Sheet
Return
On C
apital
Growth
“The Lennar Focus” Balance Sheet First
Colorado
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$200
$300$350
$250
$500
$344$282
$300
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2021
Balance Sheet First – Balance Sheet First – Low Leverage, High Liquidity, Diverse Capital Low Leverage, High Liquidity, Diverse Capital StructureStructure
Debt / Total Capital Liquidity*
* Cash plus availability under revolving credit lines
($ millions)
Q4 2005RepaymentSchedule
($ millions)
* Anticipated to convert by April 2006
5 1/ 8% Zero Cpn Convert *
L +50 FRN
7 5 /8%
Senior Notes
L + 75 FRN 5.95%
Senior Notes
5.50%Senior Notes
5.60%Senior Notes
5.13%Senior Notes
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Balance Sheet First –Balance Sheet First –Excellent Credit StatisticsExcellent Credit Statistics
13.7
4.0
12.0
6.1
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10.2
7.8
1.01.11.21.51.82.51.9
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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Interest Coverage*
HB Debt/EBIT
Rolling four quarters
* Interest coverage calculated as EBIT / Interest Incurred
“The Lennar Focus” Growth Strategy
Texas
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Lennar Land MachineLennar Land Machine
Strategic land acquirer
Responsible for community count
Produce homesites on a just-in-time basis
ROC focus by structuring transactions and selling land to third parties
Purely a manufacturing model (no land to be managed)
Focused on production & product simplification
Purchasing is the hub driving functional performance
Homebuilding machine generates
profits through manufacturing efficiencies
Lennar Homebuilding MachineLennar Homebuilding Machine
Growth Strategy – Organic Growth Strategy – Organic Growth Controlled And Growth Controlled And PredictablePredictable
Just-in-Time
Finished Homesites
Both machines managed separately with an intense daily focus
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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Growth Strategy – Organic Growth Growth Strategy – Organic Growth Augmented By Strategic Stepping Augmented By Strategic Stepping StonesStones
Net Earnings Annual National Housing Starts
Each new strategic step leads to an improved growth platform
Starts(millions)
Acquired Private Builders
AcquiredCalifornia Operations
AcquiredAmerifirstPortfolio
Repurchased 9.8million shares:
AcquiredU.S. Home
AcquiredTexas
Operations
Acquired Newhall
AcquiredRoseland
AcquiredGreystone;
Spun-Off LNR
Military Baseredevelopment
Net Earnings($ millions)
Source: National Association of Homebuilders
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Growth Strategy – AcquisitionsGrowth Strategy – AcquisitionsAccelerate Growth And Improve PerformanceAccelerate Growth And Improve Performance
Acquired 17 private builders since 2000
Bakersfield
Acquired small local builder in targeted new market
Retained local management expertise
Grew organically by leveraging Lennar’s operating efficiencies
Bakersfield Homes Delivered
“The Lennar Focus” Strong Return on Capital
Nevada
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Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital Daily Focus On Asset Management Daily Focus On Asset Management
Strategic joint ventures
Controlling homesites via options
Land pare down strategy
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Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital Asset Management Through Strategic Joint Asset Management Through Strategic Joint VenturesVentures
Strategic partners with specific expertise JV with partner who brings specific expertise
(e.g. commercial or infill experience) Generally represents approximately 40% of JVs
JV with other builders Joint bid on land parcels is a smarter way to
purchase Homesites allocated to each homebuilder Generally represents approximately 20% of JVs
JV with financial partners Partner brings capital Lennar manages JV Generally represents approximately 20% of JVs
JV with land owner/developers Access to homesites owned or controlled by
partner Generally represents approximately 20% of JVs
Newhall(Los Angeles)
Roseland(New York– Boston)
Windemere (San Ramon)
El Toro(Irvine)
Natomas(Sacramento)
Examples
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Strong Return On CapitalStrong Return On Capital Specific Expertise – Commercial ExampleSpecific Expertise – Commercial Example
Newhall Ranch
JV with LNR
Master-planned community with over 20,000 approved homesites
Together with Valencia represents over 80% of approved residential property in Northern LA County
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Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital Specific Expertise - Infill RedevelopmentSpecific Expertise - Infill Redevelopment
Roseland
Lennar acquired 15 properties located along the Hudson River waterfront facing mid-town Manhattan and in the greater Boston area
Agreement establishes Lennar as a major player in the Northeast Urban Redevelopment market
Roseland will manage construction of homes and Lennar will manage sales, marketing and homebuyer relations
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Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital JV With Other BuildersJV With Other Builders
Windemere
JV with Centex and Brookfield
Located in San Ramon, CA – Northern California Bay Area the property is expected to yield approximately 5,170 homesites
Lennar is the managing partner and has a 33% ownership interest
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Acquisition of approximately 3,723 acres in the heart of Orange County
Approved zoning for approximately 3,460 homesites
Venture with LNR as well as three capital members:
BlackAcre Rockpoint MSD Capital
Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital JV With Financial Partners - Military Base JV With Financial Partners - Military Base RedevelopmentRedevelopment
Heritage Fields – El Toro
Control over 11,000 homesites via military
base deals
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Strong Return On Capital Strong Return On Capital JV With Land Owner/Developers - Pare Down JV With Land Owner/Developers - Pare Down StrategyStrategy
Natomas
Acquired approximately 9,300 homesites in Northern CA through a 50% JV with seller
Executed pare down with sales of approximately 4,000 homesites sold to third parties
Sold out, no homesites remaining to deliver
Generated approximately 39% IRR since inception
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Joint Ventures Allow Us To Control Land While Joint Ventures Allow Us To Control Land While Maximizing Our Financial FlexibilityMaximizing Our Financial Flexibility
($ thousands)
2005 2004 2003
Revenues 2,676,628$ 1,641,018$ 1,314,674$
Costs and expenses 2,020,470$ 1,199,243$ 938,981$
Net earnings of unconsolidated entities 656,158$ 441,775$ 375,693$
Our share of net earnings 241,631$ 148,868$ 148,914$
Our share of net earnings - recognized 133,814$ 90,739$ 81,937$
Our share of net earnings - deferred 107,817$ 58,129$ 66,977$
Our investment % in the unconsolidated entities 38.5% 47.7% 44.1%
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Opportunity to gain access to pipeline of homesites without being required to purchase homesites
Mitigate risks by ability to walk away or renegotiate in down market
Enhanced inventory turnover
Homesites purchased on a just-in-time basis
Seller benefits:
Consistency of cash flow Tax planning Escalator provides some financial return
Strong Return On Capital – Strong Return On Capital – Asset Management Through OptionsAsset Management Through Options
Culture of Financial Discipline
San Diego
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Culture of Financial Discipline – Culture of Financial Discipline – Consistent Earnings Growth Consistent Earnings Growth
EBIT
CAGR 39%
($ millions)Total Revenues
CAGR 28%($ billions)
($ millions)
CAGR 41%
Net Earnings
CAGR 37%
Earnings Per Share*
* From continuing operations
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Financial Summary –Financial Summary – Generating High Returns On A Strong Balance Generating High Returns On A Strong Balance Sheet Sheet
Return On Net CapitalReturn On Equity(Beginning equity)
Dollar Value of Backlog
CAGR 46%
Stockholders’ Equity($ billions)
CAGR 34%
($ billions)
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Financial Summary –Financial Summary – We Have Positioned Ourselves To Achieve 2006 GoalsWe Have Positioned Ourselves To Achieve 2006 Goals
AnnouncedGoal
CAGR 33%
We Have Visibility
Fourth quarter 2005 record backlog of $6.9 billion
Production is scheduled to achieve 2006 goals
Earnings per share*
* From continuing operations
Conclusion
North Carolina
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Lennar’s Focus Continues To Be On Growth, Lennar’s Focus Continues To Be On Growth, Low Risk And Cash Flow GenerationLow Risk And Cash Flow Generation
Why Homebuilding?
Large homebuilders are well positioned to continue growth
Why Lennar?
Strategic focus on balance sheet, growth and return on capital leads to consistent results
Why Now?
Lennar is well positioned to continue its successful track record into the future