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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 27, 2015)

Filed April 27, 2015For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) announced a significant strategic acquisition on April 24, 2015, purchasing the homebuilding operations of Pacific Ridge Homes for approximately $72 million in cash. This move expands DHI's presence into the Seattle, Washington market, a key growth region. The acquisition includes substantial assets, such as approximately 90 completed homes, 350 developed lots, and control over an additional 400 lots via option contracts, positioning the company for robust future development and sales within this new market. Furthermore, the deal comes with a valuable sales order backlog of 41 homes, representing $18.0 million in future revenue. This acquisition demonstrates DHI's commitment to opportunistic growth and market expansion, allowing them to quickly establish a strong foothold in Seattle's housing market. Investors should view this as a positive development, indicating DHI's strategy to leverage its capital for strategic growth in attractive markets.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton acquired Pacific Ridge Homes' homebuilding operations for approximately $72 million in cash.
  • 2The acquisition targets the Seattle, Washington market, a key strategic expansion area.
  • 3Acquired assets include approximately 90 homes in inventory and 350 lots.
  • 4Company secured control of an additional 400 lots through option contracts.
  • 5A sales order backlog of 41 homes, valued at $18.0 million, was also acquired.
  • 6The transaction was effective April 24, 2015.
  • 7This acquisition signals DHI's strategy for inorganic growth in desirable markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose was to expand D.R. Horton's homebuilding operations into the Seattle, Washington market by acquiring the established business of Pacific Ridge Homes.

D.R. Horton acquired approximately 90 homes in inventory, 350 lots, control over an additional 400 lots via option contracts, and a sales order backlog of 41 homes valued at $18.0 million.

This acquisition provides D.R. Horton with immediate market entry into Seattle, a significant number of developed lots and homes for immediate sales, and a substantial land pipeline for future development, all contributing to potential revenue growth and market share expansion.

The acquisition cost approximately $72 million in cash. The acquired sales order backlog of $18.0 million represents immediate future revenue, with the substantial lot inventory providing a foundation for future sales and profitability.