10-Q 1 mho-20130630x10q.htm 10-Q MHO-2013.06.30-10Q


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

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 1-12434

M/I HOMES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in it charter)

 
Ohio
 
31-1210837
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
3 Easton Oval, Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 418-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
X
 
No
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
X
 
No
 

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

 
Large accelerated filer
 
 
Accelerated filer
X
 
 

Non-accelerated filer
 
 

Smaller reporting company
 
 
 
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
 
 
 

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common shares, par value $.01 per share: 24,357,943 shares outstanding as of July 23, 2013.




M/I HOMES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
PART 1.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
M/I Homes, Inc. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
 
 
Signatures
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Index
 
 



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M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except par values)
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
166,252

 
$
145,498

Restricted cash
12,478

 
8,680

Mortgage loans held for sale
51,491

 
71,121

Inventory
614,999

 
556,817

Property and equipment - net
10,267

 
10,439

Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
28,648

 
11,732

Other assets
34,131

 
27,013

TOTAL ASSETS
$
918,266

 
$
831,300

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
61,888

 
$
47,690

Customer deposits
15,472

 
10,239

Other liabilities
49,130

 
49,972

Community development district (“CDD”) obligations
3,870

 
4,634

Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
1,881

 
19,105

Notes payable bank - financial services operations
50,442

 
67,957

Notes payable - other
9,429

 
11,105

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
57,500

 
57,500

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250

 

Senior notes
227,870

 
227,670

TOTAL LIABILITIES
563,732

 
495,872

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
 
 
Preferred shares - $.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; 2,000 and 4,000 shares issued at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively; 2,000 and 4,000 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
48,163

 
96,325

Common shares - $.01 par value; authorized 38,000,000 shares; issued 27,092,723 and 24,631,723 shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
271

 
246

Additional paid-in capital
234,926

 
180,289

Retained earnings
125,490

 
117,048

Treasury shares - at cost - 2,734,780 and 2,944,470 shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
(54,316
)
 
(58,480
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
354,534

 
335,428

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
918,266

 
$
831,300


See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
234,553

 
$
170,994

 
$
425,280

 
$
302,119

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and housing
187,136

 
137,111

 
338,649

 
244,441

Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
1,201

 
472

 
2,101

 
567

General and administrative
18,149

 
13,826

 
34,128

 
26,283

Selling
16,275

 
12,825

 
29,384

 
23,836

Interest
4,397

 
3,461

 
8,737

 
8,067

Total costs and expenses
227,158

 
167,695

 
412,999

 
303,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
7,395

 
3,299

 
12,281

 
(1,075
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
131

 
95

 
430

 
(1,093
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
7,264

 
$
3,204

 
$
11,851

 
$
18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends
1,219

 

 
1,219

 

Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed

 

 
2,190

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income to common shareholders
$
6,045

 
$
3,204

 
$
8,442

 
$
18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.25

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.36

 
$

Diluted
$
0.25

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.36

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
24,271

 
18,833

 
23,278

 
18,803

Diluted
24,646

 
19,031

 
23,671

 
18,998


See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
Preferred Shares
 
Common Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Treasury Shares
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
4,000

 
$
96,325

 
21,687,253

 
$
246

 
$
180,289

 
$
117,048

 
$
(58,480
)
 
$
335,428

Net income

 

 

 

 

 
11,851

 

 
11,851

Fair value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed

 
2,190

 

 

 

 
(2,190
)
 

 

Dividends to shareholders, $609.375 per preferred share

 

 

 

 

 
(1,219
)
 

 
(1,219
)
Common share issuance

 

 
2,461,000

 
25

 
54,592

 

 

 
54,617

Reclassification of preferred shares redeemed
(2,000
)
 
(50,352
)
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
(50,352
)
Stock options exercised

 

 
184,832

 

 
(1,031
)
 

 
3,671

 
2,640

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 
1,316

 

 

 
1,316

Deferral of executive and director compensation

 

 

 

 
253

 

 

 
253

Executive and director deferred compensation distributions

 

 
24,858

 

 
(493
)
 

 
493

 

Balance at June 30, 2013
2,000

 
$
48,163

 
24,357,943

 
$
271

 
$
234,926

 
$
125,490

 
$
(54,316
)
 
$
354,534


See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2013
 
2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income
$
11,851

 
$
18

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Inventory valuation adjustments and abandoned land transaction write-offs
2,101

 
823

Bargain purchase gain

 
(1,219
)
Mortgage loan originations
(260,976
)
 
(216,055
)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans
279,023

 
223,655

Fair value adjustment of mortgage loans held for sale
1,583

 
(104
)
Depreciation
2,566

 
2,808

Amortization of intangibles, debt discount and debt issue costs
1,753

 
1,178

Stock-based compensation expense
1,316

 
964

Deferred income tax expense
4,462

 
143

Deferred tax asset valuation allowances
(4,462
)
 
(143
)
Net loss from property disposals

 
1

Change in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Cash held in escrow
71

 
(15
)
Inventory
(78,265
)
 
(47,557
)
Other assets
(5,044
)
 
(1,666
)
Accounts payable
14,198

 
8,975

Customer deposits
5,233

 
6,136

Accrued compensation
(3,646
)
 
(1,431
)
Other liabilities
3,058

 
(40
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(25,178
)
 
(23,529
)
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Change in restricted cash
(3,869
)
 
28,756

Purchase of property and equipment
(1,050
)
 
(252
)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired

 
(4,707
)
Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
(18,288
)
 
(563
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(23,207
)
 
23,234

 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Repayment of senior notes, including transaction costs

 
(41,443
)
Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes

 
29,700

Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250

 

Repayments of bank borrowings - net
(17,515
)
 
(6,263
)
(Principal repayments of) proceeds from notes payable-other and CDD bond obligations
(1,676
)
 
4,965

Dividends paid on preferred shares
(1,219
)
 

Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
54,617

 

Redemption of preferred shares
(50,352
)
 

Debt issue costs
(3,605
)
 
(2,900
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
2,639

 
740

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
69,139

 
(15,201
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
20,754

 
(15,496
)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period
145,498

 
59,793

Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$
166,252

 
$
44,297

 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the year for:
 
 
 
Interest — net of amount capitalized
$
6,235

 
$
7,234

Income taxes
$
447

 
$
212

 
 
 
 
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD:
 
 
 
Community development district infrastructure
$
(764
)
 
$
(657
)
Consolidated inventory not owned
$
(17,224
)
 
$
3,096

Distribution of single-family lots from unconsolidated LLC's
$
1,366

 
$

 
 
 
 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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M/I HOMES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “financial statements”) of M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. The financial statements include the accounts of M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “2012 Form 10-K”).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during that period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and have a significant impact on the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. With regard to the Company, estimates and assumptions are inherent in calculations relating to valuation of inventory and investment in unconsolidated limited liability companies (“Unconsolidated LLCs”), property and equipment depreciation, valuation of derivative financial instruments, accounts payable on inventory, accruals for costs to complete inventory, accruals for warranty claims, accruals for self-insured general liability claims, litigation, accruals for health care and workers' compensation, accruals for guaranteed or indemnified loans, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, and contingencies. Items that could have a significant impact on these estimates and assumptions include the risks and uncertainties listed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our 2012 Form 10-K, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the SEC.

Reclassifications

The Company reclassified certain amounts presented in the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet for the period ended December 31, 2012 and the Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 included in Note 13. The Company believes these reclassifications are immaterial to the supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements which are presented as supplemental information. These reclassifications do not affect the Company's consolidated financial statements for either period.

Impact of New Accounting Standards

In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-01: Balance Sheet (Topic 210) - Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”). ASU 2013-01 amended ASU 2011-11 and will enhance disclosures required by the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) by requiring additional information about financial and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45. We are required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and for interim periods within those annual periods. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2013 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04: Liabilities ("ASU 2013-04"), which provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. ASU 2013-04 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2014. We do not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2013-04 to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

NOTE 2. Fair Value Measurements

There are three measurement input levels for determining fair value: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets,

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and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

The Company measures both mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) at fair value.In the normal course of business, our financial services segment enters into contractual commitments to extend credit to buyers of single-family homes with fixed expiration dates.  The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within established time frames.  Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the “lock-in” of rates by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to an investor.  To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, the Company enters into optional or mandatory delivery forward sale contracts to sell whole loans and mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers.  The forward sale contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments.  The Company does not engage in speculative or trading derivative activities.  Both the rate lock commitments to borrowers and the forward sale contracts to broker/dealers or investors are undesignated derivatives, and accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings.  Changes in fair value measurements are included in earnings in the accompanying statements of operations.

The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated based primarily on published prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics.  To calculate the effects of interest rate movements, the Company utilizes applicable published mortgage-backed security prices, and multiplies the price movement between the rate lock date and the balance sheet date by the notional loan commitment amount.  The Company generally sells loans on a servicing released basis, and receives a servicing release premium upon sale.  Thus, the value of the servicing rights included in the fair value measurement is based upon contractual terms with investors and depends on the loan type. The Company applies a fallout rate to IRLCs when measuring the fair value of rate lock commitments.  Fallout is defined as locked loan commitments for which the Company does not close a mortgage loan and is based on management’s judgment and company experience.

The fair value of the Company’s forward sales contracts to broker/dealers solely considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date.  The market price changes are multiplied by the notional amount of the forward sales contracts to measure the fair value.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments. IRLCs are extended to certain home-buying customers who have applied for a mortgage loan and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs will have a duration of less than six months; however, in certain markets, the duration could extend to twelve months.

Some IRLCs are committed to a specific third party investor through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments matching the exact terms of the IRLC loan. Uncommitted IRLCs are considered derivative instruments and are fair value adjusted, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in current earnings.

Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities. Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“FMBSs”) are used to protect uncommitted IRLC loans against the risk of changes in interest rates between the lock date and the funding date. FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments and are recorded at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale. Mortgage loans held for sale consists primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property.  Generally, all of the mortgage loans and related servicing rights are sold to third-party investors shortly after origination.  During the intervening period between when a loan is closed and when it is sold to an investor, the interest rate risk is covered through the use of a best-efforts contract or by FMBSs. The FMBSs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.


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The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Description of financial instrument (in thousands)
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs
$
3,291

 
$
1,184

Uncommitted IRLCs
65,424

 
25,854

FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs
66,000

 
26,000

Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale
5,709

 
25,441

FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale
47,000

 
44,000

Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs
47,223

 
44,524


The table below shows the level and measurement of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements
June 30, 2013
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
51,491

 
$

 
$
51,491

 
$

 
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
3,291

 

 
3,291

 

 
Interest rate lock commitments
(735
)
 

 
(735
)
 

 
Best-efforts contracts
14

 

 
14

 

 
Total
$
54,061

 
$

 
$
54,061

 
$

 
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2012
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
71,121

 
$

 
$
71,121

 
$

 
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
253

 

 
253

 

 
Interest rate lock commitments
1

 

 
1

 

 
Best-efforts contracts
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 

 
Total
$
71,372

 
$

 
$
71,372

 
$

 

The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Description (in thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
(2,508
)
 
$
700

 
$
(1,584
)
 
$
103

Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
3,368

 
(852
)
 
3,038

 
(87
)
Interest rate lock commitments
(929
)
 
34

 
(736
)
 
(13
)
Best-efforts contracts
140

 
(64
)
 
17

 
7

Total gain (loss) recognized
$
71

 
$
(182
)
 
$
735

 
$
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The following tables set forth the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments and their location within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods indicated (except for mortgage loans held for sale which is disclosed as a separate line item):
 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Description of Derivatives
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
 
Other assets
 
$
3,291

 
Other liabilities
 
$

Interest rate lock commitments
 
Other assets
 

 
Other liabilities
 
735

Best-efforts contracts
 
Other assets
 
14

 
Other liabilities
 

Total fair value measurements
 
 
 
$
3,305

 
 
 
$
735

 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2012
Description of Derivatives
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
 
Other assets
 
$
253

 
Other liabilities
 
$

Interest rate lock commitments
 
Other assets
 
1

 
Other liabilities
 

Best-efforts contracts
 
Other assets
 

 
Other liabilities
 
3

Total fair value measurements
 
 
 
$
254

 
 
 
$
3


Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis if events or changes in local or national economic conditions indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In conducting our quarterly review for indicators of impairment on a community level, we evaluate, among other things, margins on sales contracts in backlog, the margins on homes that have been delivered, expected changes in margins with regard to future home sales over the life of the community, expected changes in margins with regard to future land sales, the value of the land itself as well as any results from third party appraisals. We pay particular attention to communities in which inventory is moving at a slower than anticipated absorption pace, and communities whose average sales price and/or margins are trending downward and are anticipated to continue to trend downward. We also evaluate communities where management intends to lower the sales price or offer incentives in order to improve absorptions even if the community's historical results do not indicate a potential for impairment. From the review of all of these factors, we identify communities whose carrying values may exceed their estimated undiscounted future cash flows and run a test for recoverability. For those communities whose carrying values exceed the estimated undiscounted future cash flows and which are deemed to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the communities exceeds the estimated fair value. Due to the fact that the Company's cash flow models and estimates of fair values are based upon management estimates and assumptions, unexpected changes in market conditions and/or changes in management's intentions with respect to the inventory may lead the Company to incur additional impairment charges in the future.

Our determination of fair value is based on projections and estimates, which are Level 3 measurement inputs.  Our analysis is completed at a phase level within each community; therefore, changes in local conditions may affect one or several of our communities. For all of the categories listed below, the key assumptions relating to the valuations are dependent on project-specific local market and/or community conditions and are inherently uncertain. Because each inventory asset is unique, there are numerous inputs and assumptions used in our valuation techniques. Market factors that may impact these assumptions include:

historical project results such as average sales price and sales pace, if closings have occurred in the project;
competitors' market and/or community presence and their competitive actions;
project specific attributes such as location desirability and uniqueness of product offering;
potential for alternative product offerings to respond to local market conditions; and
current economic and demographic conditions and related trends and forecasts.

These and other market factors that may impact project assumptions are considered by personnel in our homebuilding divisions as they prepare or update the forecasts for each community. Quantitative and qualitative factors other than home sales prices could significantly impact the potential for future impairments. The sales objectives can differ between communities, even within a given sub-market. For example, facts and circumstances in a given community may lead us to price our homes with the objective of yielding a higher sales absorption pace, while facts and circumstances in another community may lead us to price our homes to minimize deterioration in our gross margins, although it may result in a slower sales absorption pace. Furthermore, the key assumptions included in our estimated future undiscounted cash flows may be interrelated. For example, a decrease in estimated

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base sales price or an increase in home sales incentives may result in a corresponding increase in sales absorption pace or a reduction in base house costs. Changes in our key assumptions, including estimated average selling price, construction and development costs, absorption pace, selling strategies, or discount rates, could materially impact future cash flow and fair value estimates.

As of June 30, 2013, our projections generally assume a gradual improvement in market conditions over time. If communities are not recoverable based on estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The fair value of a community is estimated by discounting management's cash flow projections using an appropriate risk-adjusted interest rate. As of June 30, 2013, we utilized discount rates ranging from 13% to 16% in our valuations. The discount rate used in determining each asset's estimated fair value reflects the inherent risks associated with the related estimated cash flow stream, as well as current risk-free rates available in the market and estimated market risk premiums. For example, construction in progress inventory, which is closer to completion, will generally require a lower discount rate than land under development in communities consisting of multiple phases spanning several years of development.

Operating Communities.  If an indicator for impairment exists for existing operating communities, the recoverability of assets is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets based on home sales.  These estimated cash flows are developed based primarily on management's assumptions relating to the specific community. The significant assumptions used to evaluate the recoverability of assets include: the timing of development and/or marketing phases; projected sales price and sales pace of each existing or planned community; the estimated land development, home construction, and selling costs of the community; overall market supply and demand; the local market; and competitive conditions. Management reviews these assumptions on a quarterly basis. While we consider available information to determine what we believe to be our best estimates as of the end of a reporting period, these estimates are subject to change in future reporting periods as facts and circumstances change. We believe the most critical assumptions in the Company's cash flow models are projected absorption pace for home sales, sales prices, and costs to build and deliver homes on a community by community basis.

In order to estimate the assumed absorption pace for home sales included in the Company's cash flow models, the Company analyzes the historical absorption pace in the community as well as other communities in the geographic area. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which may include, but are not limited to, statistics on population demographics, unemployment rates, foreclosure sales, and availability of competing products in the geographic area where a community is located. When analyzing the Company's historical absorption pace for home sales and corresponding internal and external market studies, the Company places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as the absorption pace realized in its most recent quarters and management's most current assessment of sales pace.

In order to estimate the sales prices included in its cash flow models, the Company considers the historical sales prices realized on homes it delivered in the community and other communities in the geographic area, as well as the sales prices included in its current backlog for such communities. In addition, the Company considers internal and external market studies and trends, which may include, but are not limited to, statistics on sales prices in neighboring communities, which include the impact of short sales, if any, and sales prices on similar products in non-neighboring communities in the geographic area where the community is located. When analyzing its historical sales prices and corresponding market studies, the Company places greater emphasis on more current metrics and trends such as the sales prices realized in its most recent quarters and the sales prices in current backlog. Based upon this analysis, the Company sets a sales price for each house type in the community which it believes will achieve an acceptable gross margin and sales pace in the community. This price becomes the price published to the sales force for use in its sales efforts. The Company then considers the average of these published sales prices when estimating the future sales prices in its cash flow models, assuming no increase in weighted average sales price in 2013, a 4% increase in 2014 and 2015, and a 2% increase in 2016 and beyond.

In order to arrive at the Company's assumed costs to build and deliver homes, the Company generally assumes a cost structure reflecting contracts currently in place with its vendors and subcontractors, adjusted for any anticipated cost reduction initiatives or increases in cost structure. With respect to overhead included in the cash flow models, the Company uses forecasted rates included in the Company's annual budget adjusted for actual experience that is materially different than budgeted rates. The Company anticipates no increase in assumed weighted average costs in 2013, a 4% increase in 2014 and 2015, and a 2% increase in 2016 and beyond.

Future communities. If an indicator of impairment exists for raw land, land under development, or lots that management anticipates will be utilized for future homebuilding activities, the recoverability of assets is evaluated by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets based on home sales, consistent with the evaluations performed for operating communities discussed above.

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For raw land, land under development, or lots that management intends to market for sale to a third party, but that do not meet all of the criteria to be classified as land held for sale as discussed below, the estimated fair value of the assets is determined based on either the estimated net sales proceeds expected to be realized on the sale of the assets or the estimated fair value determined using cash flow valuation techniques.

If the Company has not yet determined whether raw land, land under development, or lots will be utilized for future homebuilding activities or marketed for sale to a third party, the Company assesses the recoverability of the inventory using a probability-weighted approach.

Land held for sale. Land held for sale includes land that meets all of the following six criteria: (1) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset; (2) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated; (4) the sale of the asset is probable, and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year; (5) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (6) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company records land held for sale at the lower of its carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell. In performing the impairment evaluation for land held for sale, management considers, among other things, prices for land in recent comparable sales transactions, market analysis and recent bona fide offers received from outside third parties, as well as actual contracts. If the estimated fair value less the costs to sell an asset is less than the asset's current carrying value, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value less costs to sell.

Our quarterly assessments reflect management's best estimates. Due to the inherent uncertainties in management's estimates and uncertainties related to our operations and our industry as a whole, we are unable to determine at this time if and to what extent continuing future impairments will occur. Additionally, due to the volume of possible outcomes that can be generated from changes in the various model inputs for each community, we do not believe it is possible to create a sensitivity analysis that can provide meaningful information for the users of our financial statements.

Variable Interest Entities. In order to minimize our investment and risk of land exposure in a single location, we have periodically partnered with other land developers or homebuilders to share in the land investment and development of a property through joint ownership and development agreements, joint ventures, and other similar arrangements. For such joint venture arrangements where a special purpose entity is established to own the property, we enter into limited liability company arrangements (“LLCs”) or other joint development agreements with the other partners. During the six month period ended June 30, 2013, we increased our investment in LLCs from December 31, 2012 by $16.9 million primarily due to a joint investment with another builder in a land development in our Southern region. The Company's ownership in these entities as of June 30, 2013 ranged from 25% to 61%. These entities typically engage in land development activities for the purpose of distributing or selling developed lots to the Company and its partners in the entity. With respect to our investments in these entities, we are required, under ASC 810-10, Consolidation (“ASC 810-10”), to evaluate whether or not such entities should be consolidated into our financial statements. We initially perform these evaluations when each new entity is created and upon any events that require reconsideration of the entity. In order to determine if we should consolidate an LLC, we determine (1) if the LLC is a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and (2) if we are the primary beneficiary of the entity. To determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of an entity, we consider whether we have the ability to control the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance. This analysis considers, among other things, whether we have the ability to determine the budget and scope of land development work, if any; the ability to control financing decisions for the VIE; the ability to acquire additional land into the VIE or dispose of land in the VIE not under contract with M/I Homes; and the ability to change or amend the existing option contract with the VIE. If it is determined we are not able to control such activities, we are not considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.

During the six month period ended June 30, 2013, we have determined that one of the LLCs in which we have an interest meets the requirements of a VIE due to a lack of equity at risk in the entity. However, we have determined that we do not have substantive control over any of these entities, including our VIE, as we do not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance. As a result, none of these entities are required to be consolidated into our financial statements and the entities are instead recorded in Investment in Unconsolidated Limited Liability Companies on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We enter into option or purchase agreements to acquire land or lots, for which we generally pay non-refundable deposits. We also analyze these agreements under ASC 810-10 to determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, if applicable, using an analysis similar to that described above. If we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we will consolidate the VIE in our consolidated financial statements. In cases where we are the primary beneficiary, even though we do not have title to

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such land, we are required to consolidate these purchase/option agreements and reflect such assets and liabilities as Consolidated Inventory not Owned in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Investment In Unconsolidated Limited Liability Companies: We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated entities over which we exercise significant influence but do not have a controlling interest. Under the equity method, our share of the unconsolidated entities' earnings or loss, if any, is included in our statement of operations. We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment at least quarterly as described below.

If the fair value of the investment is less than the investment's carrying value and the Company has determined that the decline in value is other than temporary, the Company would write down the value of the investment to fair value. The determination of whether an investment's fair value is less than the carrying value requires management to make certain assumptions regarding the amount and timing of future contributions to the Unconsolidated LLC, the timing of distribution of lots to the Company from the Unconsolidated LLC, the projected fair value of the lots at the time of distribution to the Company, and the estimated proceeds from, and timing of, the sale of land or lots to third parties. In determining the fair value of investments in Unconsolidated LLCs, the Company evaluates the projected cash flows associated with each Unconsolidated LLC. As of June 30, 2013, the Company used a discount rate of 16% in determining the fair value of investments in Unconsolidated LLCs. In addition to the assumptions management must make to determine if the investment's fair value is less than the carrying value, management must also use judgment in determining whether the impairment is other than temporary. The factors management considers are: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost; (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the company; and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the Unconsolidated LLC for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. We believe that the Company's maximum exposure related to its investment in these entities as of June 30, 2013 is the amount invested of $28.6 million (in addition to a $2.5 million note due to the Company from one of the Unconsolidated LLCs), although we expect to invest further amounts in these LLCs as development of the properties progresses. Included in the Company's investment in Unconsolidated LLCs at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $0.7 million and $0.8 million of capitalized interest and other costs, respectively.

Because of the high degree of judgment involved in developing these assumptions, it is possible that the Company may determine the investment is not impaired in the current period; however, due to the passage of time, change in market conditions, and/or changes in management's intentions with respect to the inventory, a change in assumptions could result and impairment could occur.

The table below summarizes the Company's assets measured on a non-recurring basis as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Description
(In thousands)
 
Hierarchy
2013
 
2012 (2)
 
2013
 
2012 (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted basis of inventory (1)
 
Level 3
$
1,583

 
$
607

 
$
1,901

 
$
607

Impairments
 
 
1,201

 
472

 
2,101

 
567

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial basis of inventory
 
 
$
2,784

 
$
1,079

 
$
4,002

 
$
1,174

(1)
The fair values in the table above represent only assets whose carrying values were adjusted in the respective period.
(2)
The carrying values for these assets may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reported due to activities that have occurred since the measurement date.

Financial Instruments

Counterparty Credit Risk. To reduce the risk associated with accounting losses that would be recognized if counterparties failed to perform as contracted, the Company limits the entities with whom management can enter into commitments. This risk of accounting loss is the difference between the market rate at the time of non-performance by the counterparty and the rate to which the Company committed.


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The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price).
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Fair Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
$
178,730

 
$
178,730

 
$
154,178

 
$
154,178

Mortgage loans held for sale
 
51,491

 
51,491

 
71,121

 
71,121

Split dollar life insurance policies
 
725

 
708

 
710

 
678

Notes receivable
 
4,299

 
3,843

 
8,787

 
7,460

Commitments to extend real estate loans
 

 

 
1

 
1

Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale
 
14

 
14

 

 

Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
 
3,291

 
3,291

 
253

 
253

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable - banks
 
50,442

 
50,442

 
67,957

 
67,957

Notes payable - other
 
9,429

 
9,476

 
11,105

 
11,148

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
 
57,500

 
69,144

 
57,500

 
74,175

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
 
86,250

 
88,191

 

 

Senior notes due 2018
 
227,870

 
248,400

 
227,670

 
250,700

Commitments to extend real estate loans
 
735

 
735

 

 

Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale
 

 

 
3

 
3

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of credit
 

 
394

 

 
493


The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures of financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. The carrying amounts of these items approximate fair value because they are short-term by nature.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities, Commitments to Extend Real Estate Loans, Best-Efforts Contracts for Committed IRLCs and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and 2018 Senior Notes. The fair value of these financial instruments was determined based upon market quotes at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The market quotes used were quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities along with inputs taken from observable market data by correlation. The inputs were adjusted to account for the condition of the asset or liability.

Split Dollar Life Insurance Policies and Notes Receivable. The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the amounts based on the estimated timing of receipts using discount rates that incorporate management's estimate of risk associated with the corresponding note receivable.

Notes Payable - Banks. The interest rate available to the Company in the second quarter of 2013 fluctuated with the Alternate Base Rate or the Eurodollar Rate (for the Company's $140 million secured revolving credit facility (the “Prior Credit Facility”) or LIBOR (for M/I Financial Corp.'s $100 million secured mortgage warehousing agreement as amended and restated on March 29, 2013 (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”) and for M/I Financial's $15 million mortgage repurchase agreement dated November 13, 2012, as amended (the “MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility”)), and thus their carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. During the second quarter of 2013, M/I Financial exercised the accordion feature under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement to increase the maximum borrowing availability amount thereunder by $20.0 million to $100.0 million. On July 18, 2013, the Company entered into a new $200 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), which replaced and terminated the Prior Credit Facility. Refer to Note 14 for additional information regarding the Credit Facility.

Notes Payable - Other. The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the future cash flows using the Company's current incremental borrowing rate.

Letters of Credit. Letters of credit of $26.6 million and $25.7 million represent potential commitments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The letters of credit generally expire within one or two years. The estimated fair value of letters of credit was determined using fees currently charged for similar agreements.

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NOTE 3. Inventory

A summary of the Company's inventory as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Single-family lots, land and land development costs
$
261,985

 
$
257,397

Land held for sale
6,389

 
8,442

Homes under construction
294,234

 
221,432

Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: June 30, 2013 - $5,298;
   December 31, 2012 - $4,883)
35,698

 
37,080

Community development district infrastructure
3,870

 
4,634

Land purchase deposits
10,942

 
8,727

Consolidated inventory not owned
1,881

 
19,105

Total inventory
$
614,999

 
$
556,817


Single-family lots, land and land development costs include raw land that the Company has purchased to develop into lots, costs incurred to develop the raw land into lots, and lots for which development has been completed, but which have not yet been used to start construction of a home.

Homes under construction include homes that are in various stages of construction. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had 703 homes (with a carrying value of $86.2 million) and 649 homes (with a carrying value of $89.8 million), respectively, included in homes under construction that were not subject to a sales contract.

Model homes and furnishings include homes that are under construction or have been completed and are being used as sales models. The amount also includes the net book value of furnishings included in our model homes. Depreciation on model home furnishings is recorded using an accelerated method over the estimated useful life of the assets, typically three years.

The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis. Refer to Note 2 of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details relating to our procedures for evaluating our inventories for impairment.

Land purchase deposits include both refundable and non-refundable amounts paid to third party sellers relating to the purchase of land. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the land option agreements relating to the land purchase deposits. In the period during which the Company makes the decision not to proceed with the purchase of land under an agreement, the Company writes off any deposits and accumulated pre-acquisition costs relating to such agreement.
 

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NOTE 4. Valuation Adjustments and Write-offs

The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis, by reviewing for impairment whenever events or changes in local or national economic conditions indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

A summary of the Company’s valuation adjustments and write-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Impairment of operating communities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Midwest
$

 
$
10

 
$

 
$
10

 Southern

 

 

 

 Mid-Atlantic

 

 

 

Total impairment of operating communities (a)
$

 
$
10

 
$

 
$
10

Impairment of future communities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Midwest
$
558

 
$
462

 
$
810

 
$
462

 Southern

 

 

 

 Mid-Atlantic

 

 

 

Total impairment of future communities (a)
$
558

 
$
462

 
$
810

 
$
462

Impairment of land held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Midwest
$
643

 
$

 
$
1,291

 
$
95

 Southern

 

 

 

 Mid-Atlantic

 

 

 

Total impairment of land held for sale (a)
$
643

 
$

 
$
1,291

 
$
95

Option deposits and pre-acquisition costs write-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Midwest
$

 
$
34

 
$

 
$
36

 Southern

 
103

 

 
110

 Mid-Atlantic

 
88

 

 
110

Total option deposits and pre-acquisition costs write-offs (b)
$

 
$
225

 
$

 
$
256

Impairment of investments in Unconsolidated LLCs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Midwest
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 Southern

 

 

 

 Mid-Atlantic

 

 

 

Total impairment of investments in Unconsolidated LLCs (a)
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total impairments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs
$
1,201

 
$
697

 
$
2,101

 
$
823


(a)
Amounts are recorded within Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs in the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(b)
Amounts are recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

NOTE 5. Capitalized Interest

The Company capitalizes interest during land development and home construction.  Capitalized interest is charged to cost of sales as the related inventory is delivered to a third party.  The summary of capitalized interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Capitalized interest, beginning of period
$
14,625

 
$
18,170

 
$
15,376

 
$
18,869

Interest capitalized to inventory
3,328

 
2,688

 
6,105

 
4,554

Capitalized interest charged to cost of sales
(3,693
)
 
(2,891
)
 
(7,221
)
 
(5,456
)
Capitalized interest, end of period
$
14,260

 
$
17,967

 
$
14,260

 
$
17,967

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest incurred
$
7,725

 
$
6,149

 
$
14,842

 
$
12,621


NOTE 6. Guarantees and Indemnifications

Warranty

Warranty reserves are recorded for warranties under our Home Builder’s Limited Warranty (“HBLW”) and our 30-year transferable structural warranty in Other liabilities on the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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The warranty reserves for the HBLW are established as a percentage of average sales price and adjusted based on historical payment patterns determined, generally, by geographic area and recent trends. Factors that are given consideration in determining the HBLW reserves include: (1) the historical range of amounts paid per average sales price on a home; (2) type and mix of amenity packages added to the home; (3) any warranty expenditures not considered to be normal and recurring; (4) timing of payments; (5) improvements in quality of construction expected to impact future warranty expenditures; and (6) conditions that may affect certain projects and require a different percentage of average sales price for those specific projects. Changes in estimates for warranties occur due to changes in the historical payment experience and differences between the actual payment pattern experienced during the period and the historical payment pattern used in our evaluation of the warranty reserve balance at the end of each quarter. Actual future warranty costs could differ from our current estimated amount.

Our warranty reserves for our transferable structural warranty programs are established on a per-unit basis. While the structural warranty reserve is recorded as each house closes, the sufficiency of the structural warranty per unit charge and total reserve is re-evaluated on an annual basis, with the assistance of an actuary, using our own historical data and trends, industry-wide historical data and trends, and other project specific factors. The reserves are also evaluated quarterly and adjusted if we encounter activity that is inconsistent with the historical experience used in the annual analysis. These reserves are subject to variability due to uncertainties regarding structural defect claims for products we build, the markets in which we build, claim settlement history, insurance and legal interpretations, among other factors.

While we believe that our warranty reserves are sufficient to cover our projected costs, there can be no assurances that historical data and trends will accurately predict our actual warranty costs.

A summary of warranty activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Warranty reserves, beginning of period
$
10,400

 
$
8,548

 
$
10,438

 
$
9,025

Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period
1,667

 
1,333

 
3,005

 
2,375

Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties
101

 
147

 
101

 
90

Settlements made during the period
(1,780
)
 
(1,295
)
 
(3,156
)
 
(2,757
)
Warranty reserves, end of period
$
10,388

 
$
8,733

 
$
10,388

 
$
8,733


Guarantees

In the ordinary course of business, M/I Financial Corp. (“M/I Financial”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc., enters into agreements that guarantee certain purchasers of its mortgage loans that M/I Financial will repurchase a loan if certain conditions occur, primarily if the mortgagor does not meet those conditions of the loan within the first six months after the sale of the loan. Loans totaling approximately $5.9 million and $3.1 million were covered under the above guarantees as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  A portion of the revenue paid to M/I Financial for providing the guarantees on the above loans was deferred at June 30, 2013, and will be recognized in income as M/I Financial is released from its obligation under the guarantees.  M/I Financial did not repurchase any loans under the above agreements during the six months ended June 30, 2013. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets.

M/I Financial has received inquiries concerning underwriting matters from purchasers of its loans regarding certain loans totaling approximately $9.3 million and $7.9 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets.

M/I Financial has also guaranteed the collectability of certain loans to third party insurers (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Veterans Administration) of those loans for periods ranging from five to thirty years. As of both June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total of all loans indemnified to third party insurers relating to the above agreements was $1.0 million. The maximum potential amount of future payments is equal to the outstanding loan value less the value of the underlying asset plus administrative costs incurred related to foreclosure on the loans, should this event occur.

The Company has recorded a liability relating to the guarantees described above totaling $3.1 million and $2.6 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which is management's best estimate of the Company's liability.

At June 30, 2013, the Company had outstanding $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Senior Notes”), $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”) and $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”). The Company's obligations under the 2018

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Senior Notes and the Prior Credit Facility (prior to its replacement and termination on July 18, 2013) are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis and a senior secured basis, respectively, by all of the Company's subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 13), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Prior Credit Facility and the Indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. The Company's obligations under the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors for the 2018 Senior Notes and the Prior Credit Facility (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Refer to Note 13 for a description of the guarantees of the Credit Facility.

NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingencies

At June 30, 2013, the Company had outstanding approximately $75.7 million of completion bonds and standby letters of credit, some of which were issued to various local governmental entities that expire at various times through February 2018. Included in this total are: (1) $45.6 million of performance and maintenance bonds and $14.0 million of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2) $12.6 million of financial letters of credit, of which $6.4 million represent deposits on land and lot purchase agreements; and (3) $3.5 million of financial bonds.

At June 30, 2013, the Company also had options and contingent purchase agreements to acquire land and developed lots with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $321.0 million. Purchase of properties under these agreements is contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the Company and the sellers.

NOTE 8. Legal Liabilities

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain claims, complaints and legal actions which are routine and incidental to our business. Certain of the liabilities resulting from these matters are covered by insurance. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these matters. However, there exists the possibility that the costs to resolve these matters could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company's net income for the periods in which the matters are resolved. At both June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had $0.3 million reserved for legal expenses.

NOTE 9. Debt

Notes Payable - Homebuilding

At June 30, 2013, borrowing availability under the Prior Credit Facility was $58.0 million in accordance with the borrowing base calculation, and there were no borrowings outstanding and $14.5 million of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility, leaving net remaining borrowing availability under the Prior Credit Facility of $43.5 million as of June 30, 2013. At June 30, 2013, the Company had pledged $143.0 million in aggregate book value of inventory to secure any borrowings and letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility. At June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Prior Credit Facility. Refer to Note 14 for information relating to the Credit Facility, which replaced and terminated the Prior Credit Facility on July 18, 2013.

The Company is party to three secured credit agreements for the issuance of letters of credit outside of the Credit Facility (collectively, the “Letter of Credit Facilities”). At June 30, 2013, there was $12.1 million of outstanding letters of credit in aggregate under the Company's three Letter of Credit Facilities, which were collateralized with $12.4 million of the Company's cash.

Notes Payable — Financial Services

In March 2013, M/I Financial amended and restated the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, which, among other things, increased the maximum borrowing availability to $80.0 million and included an accordion feature which allowed for an increase of the maximum borrowing availability of up to an additional $20.0 million (subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders), extended the expiration date to March 28, 2014, and increased the maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines to $125.0 million. The interest rate was also adjusted to a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points and (2)

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3.50%. On June 3, 2013, M/I Financial exercised the accordion feature described above to increase the amount of our maximum borrowing availability under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement by $20.0 million to $100.0 million.

On November 13, 2012, M/I Financial entered into the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility with a maximum borrowing availability of $15.0 million and an expiration date of November 12, 2013. At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial's total combined maximum borrowing availability under the two credit facilities was $115.0 million.

At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial had $50.4 million outstanding on a combined basis under its credit facilities and was in compliance with all financial covenants of those agreements.

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

In March 2013, the Company issued $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year beginning on September 1, 2013. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on March 1, 2018. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 30.9478 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $32.31 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.7 million common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that the Company may not redeem the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes prior to March 6, 2016, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).

On or after March 6, 2016, the Company may redeem for cash any or all of the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (except for any 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes that the Company is required to repurchase in connection with a fundamental change), but only if the last reported sale price of the Company's common shares exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price for the notes on each of at least 20 applicable trading days. The 20 trading days do not need to be consecutive, but must occur during a period of 30 consecutive trading days that ends within 10 trading days immediately prior to the date the Company provides the notice of redemption. The redemption price for the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes to be redeemed will equal 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

In September 2012, the Company issued $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year beginning on March 15, 2013. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on September 15, 2017. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 42.0159 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.80 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.4 million common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that we may not redeem the notes prior to their stated maturity date, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).

Senior Notes

As of June 30, 2013, we had $230.0 million of our 2018 Senior Notes outstanding. The 2018 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.625% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and mature on November 15,

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2018. The 2018 Senior Notes are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.  The 2018 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of our subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, the origination of mortgages for resale, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business and certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and certain subsidiaries that are otherwise designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the indenture.

The indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes limits our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and our 9.75% Series A Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture. The restricted payments basket was $49.0 million at June 30, 2013. The reduction in the balance of our restricted payments basket from the first quarter of 2013 was primarily due to the redemption of 2,000 of our outstanding Series A Preferred Shares for $50.4 million of cash on April 10, 2013 and the payment of a quarterly dividend in an aggregate amount of $1.2 million on our Series A Preferred Shares on June 17, 2013. We are permitted to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the extent of the positive balance in our restricted payments basket. The determination to pay future dividends on, or make future repurchases of, our common shares or Series A Preferred Shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and compliance with debt covenants and the terms of our Series A Preferred Shares, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.

NOTE 10. Earnings Per Share

The table below presents a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, net income available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
NUMERATOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
7,264

 
$
3,204

 
$
11,851

 
$
18

Preferred stock dividends
(1,219
)
 

 
(1,219
)
 

Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed

 

 
(2,190
)
 

Net income to common shareholders
6,045

 
3,204

 
8,442

 
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DENOMINATOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
24,271

 
18,833

 
23,278

 
18,803

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock option awards
262

 
74

 
278

 
61

Deferred compensation awards
113

 
124

 
115

 
134

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions
24,646

 
19,031

 
23,671

 
18,998

Earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.25

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.36

 
$

Diluted
$
0.25

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.36

 
$

Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share
998

 
1,635

 
928

 
1,287


During the second quarter of 2013, the Company declared a cash dividend of $609.375 per preferred share on its 2,000 outstanding Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend was paid on June 17, 2013 to holders of record as of June 1, 2013 for $1.2 million in cash.

In March 2013, the Company announced its intention to redeem 2,000 of its outstanding Series A Preferred Shares and recognized a $2.2 million non-cash equity charge in the first quarter of 2013 related to the excess of fair value over carrying value relating primarily to the original issuance costs that were paid in 2007. This charge reduced net income to common shareholders in the earnings per share calculation above for the six month period ended June 30, 2013. On April 10, 2013, the Company redeemed the 2,000 Series A Preferred Shares for $50.4 million in cash.

In March 2013, the Company also issued 2.461 million common shares in a public offering at a price of $23.50 per share (for net proceeds of $54.6 million), which shares are included above in our total basic weighted average shares outstanding for the six month period ended June 30, 2013.

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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the effect of convertible debt was not included in the diluted earnings per share calculations as its assumed conversion would have been anti-dilutive.

NOTE 11. Income Taxes

Deferred federal and state income tax assets primarily represent the deferred tax benefits arising from temporary differences between book and tax income which will be recognized in future years as an offset against future taxable income.  These assets were largely generated as a result of inventory impairments that the Company incurred in 2006 through 2011.  If, for some reason, the combination of future years' income (or loss), combined with the reversal of the timing differences, results in a loss, such losses can be carried back to prior years or carried forward to future years to recover the deferred tax assets.
In accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, we evaluate our deferred tax assets, including the benefit from net operating losses (“NOLs”), to determine if a valuation allowance is required. Companies must assess, using significant judgments, whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the length of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with operating losses and our experience of utilizing tax credit carryforwards and tax planning alternatives. Based upon a review of all available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets during 2008. We continue to maintain a full non-cash valuation allowance against the entire amount of our remaining net deferred tax assets at June 30, 2013 as we have determined that the weight of the negative evidence exceeds that of the positive evidence and it continues to be more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize all of our deferred tax assets and NOL carryovers.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company had a valuation allowance of $131.3 million against deferred tax assets which include the tax benefit from NOL and credit carryovers. At June 30, 2013, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $81.7 million and federal credit carryforwards of $4.3 million and $16.1 million of state net operating loss carryforwards. Our future deferred tax asset realization depends on sufficient taxable income in the carryforward periods under existing tax laws. Our federal carryforward benefits will begin to expire in 2028. At June 30, 2013, we also had tax benefits for state net operating loss carryforwards of $9.0 million that will expire at various times from 2013 to 2027 depending on state jurisdiction and $7.1 million expiring between 2028 and 2033 absent sufficient state taxable income.
We will continue to review on an ongoing basis all available evidence to determine if and when we expect to realize our deferred tax assets and NOL carryovers. Additionally, due to the considerable estimates utilized in establishing a valuation allowance and the potential for changes in facts and circumstances in future reporting periods, it is reasonably possible that we will be required to either increase or decrease our valuation allowance in future reporting periods.
During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company reduced its valuation allowance by $4.5 million, for a total valuation allowance recorded of $131.3 million, against its deferred tax assets. The accounting for deferred taxes is based upon an estimate of future results. Differences between the anticipated and actual outcomes of these future tax consequences could have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

NOTE 12. Business Segments

The Company’s segment information is presented on the basis that the chief operating decision makers use in evaluating segment performance.  The Company’s chief operating decision makers evaluate the Company’s performance in various ways, including: (1) the results of our 12 individual homebuilding operating segments and the results of our financial services operations; (2) the results of our three homebuilding regions; and (3) our consolidated financial results.  We have determined our reportable segments as follows: Midwest homebuilding, Southern homebuilding, Mid-Atlantic homebuilding and financial services operations.  The homebuilding operating segments that are included within each reportable segment have similar operations and exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics.  Our homebuilding operations include the acquisition and development of land, the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached homes, and the occasional sale of lots to third parties.  The homebuilding operating segments that comprise each of our reportable segments are as follows:
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Columbus, Ohio
Tampa, Florida
Washington, D.C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Orlando, Florida
Charlotte, North Carolina
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
San Antonio, Texas
 
 
Austin, Texas
 


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Our financial services operations include the origination and sale of mortgage loans and title services primarily for purchasers of the Company's homes.

The following table shows, by segment, revenue, operating income and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, as well as the Company’s income (loss) before income taxes for such periods:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding
$
79,498

 
$
63,026

 
$
140,201

 
$
119,979

Southern homebuilding
68,946

 
43,499

 
119,906

 
72,572

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
78,857

 
59,545

 
149,511

 
100,328

Financial services (b)
7,252

 
4,924

 
15,662

 
9,240

Total revenue
$
234,553

 
$
170,994

 
$
425,280

 
$
302,119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding (a)
$
4,381

 
$
3,961

 
$
6,582

 
$
5,072

Southern homebuilding (a)
3,858

 
2,808

 
6,949

 
3,693

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding (a)
6,184

 
3,248

 
10,529

 
3,709

Financial services (b)
4,169

 
2,210

 
9,625

 
4,646

Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense
(6,800
)
 
(5,467
)
 
(12,667
)
 
(10,128
)
Total operating income
$
11,792

 
$
6,760

 
$
21,018

 
$
6,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding
$
1,356

 
$
1,211

 
$
2,830

 
$
2,937

Southern homebuilding
1,800

 
743

 
3,104

 
1,545

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
906

 
1,196

 
2,149

 
2,906

Financial services (b)
335

 
311

 
654

 
679

Total interest expense
$
4,397

 
$
3,461

 
$
8,737

 
$
8,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
7,395

 
$
3,299

 
$
12,281

 
$
(1,075
)

(a)
For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the impact of charges relating to the impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs and the write-off of abandoned land transaction costs was $1.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. These charges reduced operating income by $1.2 million and $0.5 million in the Midwest region for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.1 million in the Southern and less than $0.1 million in the Mid-Atlantic region for the three months ended June 30, 2012,. There were no charges in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the impact of charges relating to the impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs and the write-off of abandoned land transaction costs was $2.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. These charges reduced operating income by $2.1 million and $0.6 million in the Midwest region for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.1 million in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions for the six months ended June 30, 2012. There were no charges in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

(b)
Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage re-financing.

The following tables show total assets by segment at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Midwest
 
Southern
 
Mid-Atlantic
 
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
 
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,221

 
$
5,226

 
$
3,495

 
$

 
$
10,942

Inventory (a)
213,387

 
202,750

 
187,920

 

 
604,057

Investments in Unconsolidated LLCs
5,614

 
23,034

 

 

 
28,648

Other assets
7,590

 
13,327

 
10,583

 
243,119

 
274,619

Total assets
$
228,812

 
$
244,337

 
$
201,998

 
$
243,119

 
$
918,266



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December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Midwest
 
Southern
 
Mid-Atlantic
 
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
 
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
1,462

 
$
4,612

 
$
2,653

 
$

 
$
8,727

Inventory (a)
196,554

 
157,302

 
194,234

 

 
548,090

Investments in Unconsolidated LLCs
5,121

 
6,611

 

 

 
11,732

Other assets
4,421

 
8,436

 
7,759

 
242,135

 
262,751

Total assets
$
207,558

 
$
176,961

 
$
204,646

 
$
242,135

 
$
831,300


(a)
Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.

NOTE 13. Supplemental Guarantor Information

The Company's obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are not guaranteed by all of the Company's subsidiaries and therefore, the Company has disclosed condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered. The subsidiary guarantors of the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are the same.

The following condensed consolidating financial information includes balance sheets, statements of operations and cash flow information for the parent company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, collectively, and for all other subsidiaries and joint ventures of the Company (the “Unrestricted Subsidiaries”), collectively. Each Guarantor Subsidiary is a direct or indirect 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc. and has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the (a) 2018 Senior Notes, on a joint and several senior unsecured basis, (b) the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis and (c) the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis.
 
There are no significant restrictions on the parent company's ability to obtain funds from its Guarantor Subsidiaries in the form of a dividend, loan, or other means.

As of June 30, 2013, each of the Company's subsidiaries is a Guarantor Subsidiary, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Prior Credit Facility and the Indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes.

In the condensed financial tables presented below, the parent company presents all of its 100%-owned subsidiaries as if they were accounted for under the equity method. All applicable corporate expenses have been allocated appropriately among the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$

$
227,301

$
7,252

$

$
234,553

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and housing
 

187,136



187,136

Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 

1,201



1,201

General and administrative
 

14,953

3,196


18,149

Selling
 

16,246

29


16,275

Interest
 

4,062

335


4,397

Total costs and expenses
 

223,598

3,560


227,158

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 

3,703

3,692


7,395

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 

(1,199
)
1,330


131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in subsidiaries
 
7,264



(7,264
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
7,264

4,902

2,362

(7,264
)
7,264

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends
 
1,219




1,219

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income to common shareholders
 
$
6,045

$
4,902

$
2,362

$
(7,264
)
$
6,045


 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$

$
166,070

$
4,924

$

$
170,994

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and housing
 

137,111



137,111

Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 

472



472

General and administrative
 

11,033

2,793


13,826

Selling
 

12,825



12,825

Interest
 

3,150

311


3,461

Total costs and expenses
 

164,591

3,104


167,695

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 

1,479

1,820


3,299

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 

(519
)
614


95

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in subsidiaries
 
3,204



(3,204
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
3,204

$
1,998

$
1,206

$
(3,204
)
$
3,204



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$

$
409,618

$
15,662

$

$
425,280

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and housing
 

338,649



338,649

Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 

2,101



2,101

General and administrative
 

27,795

6,333


34,128

Selling
 

29,338

46


29,384

Interest
 

8,084

653


8,737

Total costs and expenses
 

405,967

7,032


412,999

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 

3,651

8,630


12,281

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 

(2,614
)
3,044


430

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in subsidiaries
 
11,851



(11,851
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
11,851

6,265

5,586

(11,851
)
11,851

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends
 
1,219




1,219

Excess of fair value over book value of preferred shares redeemed
 
2,190




2,190

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income to common shareholders
 
$
8,442

$
6,265

$
5,586

$
(11,851
)
$
8,442



 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$

$
292,879

$
9,240

$

$
302,119

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and housing
 

244,441



244,441

Impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 

567



567

General and administrative
 

21,513

4,770


26,283

Selling
 

23,835

1


23,836

Interest
 

7,388

679


8,067

Total costs and expenses
 

297,744

5,450


303,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) income before income taxes
 

(4,865
)
3,790


(1,075
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 

(2,400
)
1,307


(1,093
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in subsidiaries
 
18



(18
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
18

$
(2,465
)
$
2,483

$
(18
)
$
18



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

$
149,147

$
17,105

$

$
166,252

Restricted cash
 

12,478



12,478

Mortgage loans held for sale
 


51,491


51,491

Inventory
 

614,999



614,999

Property and equipment - net
 

10,110

157


10,267

Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 

10,160

18,488


28,648

Investment in subsidiaries
 
398,806



(398,806
)

Intercompany assets
 
316,248



(316,248
)

Other assets
 
11,100

12,525

10,506


34,131

TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
726,154

$
809,419

$
97,747

$
(715,054
)
$
918,266

 
 
 
 
 
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 

Accounts payable
 
$

$
61,570

$
318

$

$
61,888

Customer deposits
 

15,472



15,472

Intercompany liabilities
 

295,870

20,378

(316,248
)

Other liabilities
 

42,625

6,505


49,130

Community development district obligations
 

3,870



3,870

Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
 

1,881



1,881

Notes payable bank - financial services operations
 


50,442


50,442

Notes payable - other
 

9,429



9,429

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
 
57,500




57,500

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
 
86,250




86,250

Senior notes
 
227,870




227,870

TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
371,620

430,717

77,643

(316,248
)
563,732

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
354,534

378,702

20,104

(398,806
)
354,534

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
726,154

$
809,419

$
97,747

$
(715,054
)
$
918,266



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

$
126,334

$
19,164

$

$
145,498

Restricted cash
 

8,680



8,680

Mortgage loans held for sale
 


71,121


71,121

Inventory
 

540,761

16,056


556,817

Property and equipment - net
 

10,314

125


10,439

Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
 


11,732


11,732

Investment in subsidiaries
 
391,555



(391,555
)

Intercompany assets
 
219,962



(219,962
)

Other assets
 
9,081

12,375

5,557


27,013

TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
620,598

$
698,464

$
123,755

$
(611,517
)
$
831,300

 
 
 
 
 
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 

Accounts payable
 
$

$
46,882

$
808

$

$
47,690

Customer deposits
 

10,239



10,239

Intercompany liabilities
 

205,389

14,573

(219,962
)

Other liabilities
 

44,230

5,742


49,972

Community development district obligations
 

4,634



4,634

Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned
 

3,549

15,556


19,105

Notes payable bank - financial services operations
 


67,957


67,957

Notes payable - other
 

11,105



11,105

Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
 
57,500




57,500

Senior notes
 
227,670




227,670

TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
285,170

326,028

104,636

(219,962
)
495,872

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
335,428

372,436

19,119

(391,555
)
335,428

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
620,598

$
698,464

$
123,755

$
(611,517
)
$
831,300

(a)
Certain amounts above have been reclassified from intercompany assets to intercompany liabilities as of December 31, 2012. These reclassifications relate solely to transactions between M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries and are immaterial to the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These reclassifications do not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
4,600

$
(47,747
)
$
22,569

$
(4,600
)
$
(25,178
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Cash

(3,869
)



(3,869
)
Purchase of property and equipment

(991
)
(59
)


(1,050
)
Investments in and advances to Unconsolidated LLC's

(10,160
)
(8,128
)

(18,288
)
Net cash used in investing activities

(15,020
)
(8,187
)

(23,207
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Repayments of bank borrowings - net


(17,515
)

(17,515
)
Principal repayments of note payable - other and community development district bond obligations

(1,676
)


(1,676
)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018
86,250




86,250

Redemption of preferred shares
(50,352
)



(50,352
)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
54,617




54,617

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
2,639




2,639

Intercompany financing
(96,535
)
90,800

5,735



Dividends paid
(1,219
)

(4,600
)
4,600

(1,219
)
Debt issue costs

(3,544
)
(61
)

(3,605
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(4,600
)
85,580

(16,441
)
4,600

69,139

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

22,813

(2,059
)

20,754

Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period

126,334

19,164


145,498

Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$

$
149,147

$
17,105

$

$
166,252


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
(In thousands)
M/I Homes, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Unrestricted Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
2,000

$
(32,922
)
$
9,393

$
(2,000
)
$
(23,529
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted cash

28,756



28,756

Purchase of property and equipment

(242
)
(10
)

(252
)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired

(4,707
)


(4,707
)
Investments in and advances to Unconsolidated LLC's


(563
)

(563
)
Distributions from Unconsolidated LLCs





Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

23,807

(573
)

23,234

 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Repayments of bank borrowings - net


(6,263
)

(6,263
)
Repayment of Senior Notes
(41,443
)



(41,443
)
Principal repayments of note payable - other and
  community development district bond obligations

4,965



4,965

Intercompany financing
9,003

(8,606
)
(397
)


Proceeds from issuance of senior notes
29,700




29,700

Dividends paid


(2,000
)
2,000


Debt issue costs

(2,869
)
(31
)

(2,900
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
740




740

Net cash used in financing activities
(2,000
)
(6,510
)
(8,691
)
2,000

(15,201
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(15,625
)
129


(15,496
)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period

43,539

16,254


59,793

Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period
$

$
27,914

$
16,383

$

$
44,297

(a)
Certain amounts above have been reclassified from intercompany financing to dividends paid and cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012. These reclassifications relate solely to transactions between M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries and are immaterial to the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These reclassifications do not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 14. Subsequent Events

On July 18, 2013, the Company entered into the Credit Facility, which has a maximum borrowing availability of $200 million. The Credit Facility matures on July 18, 2016. The Credit Facility contains an uncommitted $25 million accordion feature under which its aggregate principal amount can be increased to up to $225 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders, as well as a sub-limit of $100 million for the issuance of letters of credit. Interest on amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility is payable at a rate based on either the Alternate Base Rate plus 2.25% or at the Eurodollar Rate plus 3.25%. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are unsecured and availability is subject to, among other things, a borrowing base. The guarantors as of July 18, 2013 of the Credit Facility are the same subsidiaries that guaranteed the Company's obligations under the Prior Credit Facility.

The Credit Facility also contains various representations, warranties and covenants that the Company considers customary for such facilities. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, we are required, among other things, to maintain compliance with various covenants, including financial covenants relating to a minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement, a minimum interest coverage ratio or liquidity requirement, and a maximum leverage ratio.

The Credit Facility replaces the Prior Credit Facility that was scheduled to mature on December 31, 2014. The Company had no borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility at the time it was replaced, and all letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility became part of the letter of credit sub-facility under the Credit Facility. The Company incurred no prepayment penalties in connection with the termination and replacement of the Prior Credit Facility.

The Company has not made any borrowings under the Credit Facility as of the date of this report.

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

OVERVIEW

M/I Homes, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) is one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes, having delivered approximately 85,000 homes since we commenced homebuilding activities in 1976.  The Company's homes are marketed and sold under the M/I Homes, Showcase Collection and Triumph Homes trade names. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Tampa and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Included in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are the following topics relevant to the Company's performance and financial condition:

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements;
Our Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies;
Our Results of Operations;
Discussion of Our Liquidity and Capital Resources;
Summary of Our Contractual Obligations;
Discussion of Our Utilization of Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements; and
Impact of Interest Rates and Inflation.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information included in this report or in other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us) contains or may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our future financial performance and financial condition.  Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” and “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Any forward-looking statements that we make herein and in future reports and statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors.  Please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date made. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K should be consulted.  This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and all of our forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referenced in this section.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  On an ongoing basis, management evaluates such estimates and judgments and makes adjustments as deemed necessary.  Actual results could differ from these estimates using different estimates and assumptions, or if conditions are significantly different in the future.  See Note 1 (Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for additional information about our accounting policies.

We believe that there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 as compared to those disclosed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company’s segment information is presented on the basis that the chief operating decision makers use in evaluating segment performance.  The Company’s chief operating decision makers evaluate the Company’s performance in various ways, including: (1) the results of our 12 individual homebuilding operating segments and the results of our financial services operations; (2) the results of our three homebuilding regions; and (3) our consolidated financial results.  We have determined our reportable segments as follows: Midwest homebuilding, Southern homebuilding, Mid-Atlantic homebuilding and financial services operations.  The homebuilding operating segments that are included within each reportable segment have similar operations and exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics.  Our homebuilding operations include the acquisition and development of land, the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached homes, and the occasional sale of lots and land to third parties.  The homebuilding operating segments that comprise each of our reportable segments are as follows:
Midwest
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Columbus, Ohio
Tampa, Florida
Washington, D.C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Orlando, Florida
Charlotte, North Carolina
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
San Antonio, Texas
 
 
Austin, Texas
 

In July 2013, we announced our entry into the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas market.

Our financial services operations include the origination and sale of mortgage loans and title services primarily for purchasers of the Company's homes.

Overview

During the first half of 2013, we continued to experience improving results as a result of the continued recovery in the housing market driven primarily by pent-up demand due to record low new and resale inventory levels, historically attractive affordability levels, and a slow but steady improvement in job growth. We experienced a strong improvement in our number of new contracts as buyer confidence in the housing market strengthened, and we achieved our fifth consecutive quarter of net income, and our highest operating margin in any quarter since 2006. We believe that our improved results of operations are due to improving market conditions coupled with a strategic shift in our mix of communities towards better performing locations, our continued focus on shifting our investment to stronger housing markets, and the performance of our mortgage operations. We continue to experience broad based improvements across all of our markets, which we believe is being driven by the limited supply of available housing due to a growing population and accelerating household formations, improvement in traffic quantity and quality, and still-favorable own-versus-rent dynamics, among other economic factors. These improvements in the housing market are evident in our results of operations for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 as more fully described below in our “Summary of Company Results” and our “Year Over Year Comparisons.”

On April 10, 2013, we redeemed 2,000 of our outstanding 9.75% Series A Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) for $50.4 million in cash. We paid a cash dividend of $609.375 per preferred share on our 2,000 outstanding Series A Preferred Shares on June 17, 2013 for $1.2 million in cash.

In addition, as the homebuilding industry continues to recover from the severe housing downturn that began in mid-2006, we have begun to increase our land positions due to the increased attractiveness of land available for purchase and the increase in demand in certain areas. To return to sustained profitability, we believe that we need to purchase new land at prices that we believe will generate appropriate investment returns and drive greater operating efficiencies. Accordingly, we purchased $100.2 million of new land during the first half of 2013 and spent $36.3 million on land development.

Summary of Company Results

Summary of Financial Results

For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we achieved net income of $7.3 million and net income to common shareholders of approximately $6.1 million, or $0.25 per diluted share (which is net of the $1.2 million dividend we paid on our Series A Preferred Shares on June 17, 2013), which include $1.2 million of pre-tax impairment charges, compared to net income of $3.2 million, or income of $0.17 per diluted share, which includes $0.5 million of pre-tax impairment charges, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. For the first half of 2013, we achieved net income of $11.9 million and net income to common shareholders of $8.4 million, or

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$0.36 per diluted share, which is net of a $2.2 million non-cash equity adjustment resulting from the excess of fair value over carrying value of our Series A Preferred Shares that were called for redemption in the first quarter of 2013, and net of the $1.2 million dividend payment described above and $2.1 million of pre-tax impairment charges, compared to net income of less than $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, which includes $0.6 million of pre-tax impairment charges.

Our net income in the second quarter of 2013 included a $63.6 million increase in revenues (37%) compared to the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter of 2013, we recorded $221.7 million in revenue from homes delivered, $5.6 million in revenue from land sales and $7.3 million in revenue from our financial services operations. Revenue from homes delivered increased 37% driven primarily by the 163 additional homes delivered in 2013's second quarter compared to the same period in 2012 and an 8% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($22,000 per home delivered). Revenue from land sales increased $1.4 million from the second quarter of 2012 due primarily to land sales in our Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Revenue in our financial services segment increased 47% to $7.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 primarily due to the factors discussed below in our “Year Over Year Comparisons” section. Our net income in the six months ended June 30, 2013 included a $123.2 million increase in revenues (41%) compared to the first half of 2012. We recorded $399.5 million in revenue from homes delivered, $10.1 million in revenue from land sales and $15.7 million in revenue from our financial services operations. Revenue from homes delivered increased 39% driven primarily by the 283 additional homes delivered in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 and an 11% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($28,000 per home delivered). Revenue from land sales increased $5.2 million from the 2012's first half. Revenue in our financial services segment increased 70% to $15.7 million in the first half of 2013 primarily due to the factors discussed below in our “Year Over Year Comparisons” section.

Total gross margin increased $12.8 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the corresponding period in 2012, which was largely the result of a $10.5 million improvement in our homebuilding operations, with the remainder due to our financial services operations. The improvement in our homebuilding operations for the second quarter of 2013 was primarily due to an $11.2 million increase in homebuilding gross margin when compared to the second quarter of 2012, offset, in part, by an increase of $0.7 million in land impairments taken during the second quarter of 2013 primarily related to a third party land sale. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, total gross margin increased $27.4 million when compared to the first half of 2012, which was largely the result of a $21.0 million improvement in our homebuilding operations, with the remainder due to our financial services operations. The improvement in our homebuilding operations for the first half of 2013 was primarily due to a $22.5 million increase in homebuilding gross margin when compared to 2012's first half, offset in part by an increase of $1.5 million in land impairments taken during the same period in 2013.

The increase in homebuilding gross margin for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 resulted from the increase in the average sales price of homes delivered and the increase in the number of homes delivered offset, in part, by an increase in construction costs. The increased sales prices for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were driven primarily by strong performance in our newer communities, the strategic shift in our geographic footprint, which resulted in more homes delivered in our better performing markets, a shift in the mix of homes delivered to higher priced and larger homes and improving market conditions. This allowed for more pricing leverage in select locations and submarkets. The pricing and unit improvements were partially offset by higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases associated with improving homebuilding industry conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics. In both the second quarter and the first half of 2013, we were able to pass a majority of the higher construction costs to our homebuyers in the form of higher sales prices and lower incentives, and we believe we will continue to be able to pass on such costs, if any, during the remainder of 2013.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $7.8 million and $13.4 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, which offset, in part, the increase in our gross margins discussed above. For the second quarter of 2013, selling expense increased $3.5 million from prior year's second quarter but declined as a percent of revenue to 6.9% compared to 7.5% in the second quarter of 2012. Variable selling expense for sales commissions contributed $2.6 million to the increase due to the increase in the number of homes delivered and the increase in our average sales price. During the second quarter of 2013, general and administrative expense increased $4.3 million but declined as a percentage of revenue to 7.7% compared to 8.1% for the second quarter of 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, selling expense increased $5.5 million from the first half of 2012 but declined as a percentage of revenue to 6.9% compared to 7.9% in the first half of 2012. Variable selling expense for sales commissions contributed $4.8 million to the increase due to the increase in the number of homes delivered and the higher average sales price. General and administrative expense increased $7.8 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012 but declined as a percentage of revenue from 8.7% in the first half of 2012 to 8.0% in the first half of 2013. Overall, our selling, general and administrative expense was 14.7% and 14.9% of revenue in the second quarter and first half of 2013, respectively, compared to 15.6% and 16.6% for the same periods in 2012, respectively.


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Summary of Operational Results

In addition to the improving financial results noted above, our operational metrics also improved. For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we achieved a 31% increase in our new contracts and a 26% increase in homes delivered. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, we achieved a 34% increase in our new contracts and a 25% increase in homes delivered. We also experienced a 43% increase in the number of homes in our backlog and a 53% increase in the overall sales value of our backlog as of June 30, 2013 compared to June 30, 2012, both of which represent our largest increase in over five years. Furthermore, we continue to invest in communities and markets that we believe are helping us attain improved profitability as housing markets improve and enhance our ability to establish market share and create a platform for future growth in our current markets. During the six month period ended June 30, 2013, we opened 30 new communities and closed 21 older communities. We have continued to make progress selling the remaining homes in our older communities, which have lower margins. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, we reduced the number of homes delivered in older communities to less than 24% of our total homes delivered during the period, compared to 33% of the total homes delivered during the first half of 2012. Additionally, our absorption rates per community improved from 2.2 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 to 2.6 in the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Outlook

Looking ahead, we believe that the homebuilding industry will continue to improve. Despite the upward movement in interest rates recently, we believe consumers will continue to perceive good values amidst limited supply and generally rising sales prices. Although the pace of new contracts abated modestly at the end of 2013's second quarter, it is unclear whether this is being driven by normal seasonality or increasing mortgage interest rates, as our traffic remains strong. We also believe the housing recovery is still intact and that the fundamentals supporting the recovery continue to remain strong. However, a continued rise in mortgage rates could have an adverse effect on our new contract and average sales price trends as such rise in rates may affect home affordability.

Given our expectations with respect to homebuilding market conditions, and consistent with our focus on improving long-term returns, we will continue to emphasize the following strategic business objectives during 2013:

profitably growing our presence in our existing markets;
strategically investing in new markets;
maintaining a strong balance sheet; and
emphasizing customer service, product design, and premier locations.

With these objectives and improving market conditions in mind, we took a number of steps during the first half of 2013 to position the Company for continued improvement throughout 2013 and beyond, including investing $100.2 million in land acquisition and $36.3 million in land development in the six month period ended June 30, 2013 to help grow our presence in our existing markets. We currently estimate that for fiscal 2013, we will spend approximately $300 million to $350 million on land purchases and land development.

We ended the second quarter of 2013 with $178.7 million of cash, no outstanding borrowings under our $140 million secured credit facility (the “Prior Credit Facility”), and a 42% net debt to net capital ratio. On July 18, 2013, we entered into a new three-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with an aggregate commitment amount of $200 million, as more fully described below in our “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section, which replaced and terminated the Prior Credit Facility.


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The following table shows, by segment, revenue; homebuilding gross margin; selling, general and administrative expense; operating income; and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, as well as the Company’s income (loss) before income taxes for such periods:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding
$
79,498

 
$
63,026

 
$
140,201

 
$
119,979

Southern homebuilding
68,946

 
43,499

 
119,906

 
72,572

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
78,857

 
59,545

 
149,511

 
100,328

Financial services (b)
7,252

 
4,924

 
15,662

 
9,240

Total revenue
$
234,553

 
$
170,994

 
$
425,280

 
$
302,119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding (a)
$
12,560

 
$
10,616

 
$
21,750

 
$
18,609

Southern homebuilding (a)
12,299

 
8,169

 
22,084

 
13,448

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding (a)
14,105

 
9,702

 
25,034

 
15,814

Financial services (b)
7,252

 
4,924

 
15,662

 
9,240

Total gross margin
$
46,216

 
$
33,411

 
$
84,530

 
$
57,111

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding
$
8,180

 
$
6,654

 
$
15,168

 
$
13,536

Southern homebuilding
8,441

 
5,362

 
15,136

 
9,756

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
7,921

 
6,454

 
14,504

 
12,105

Financial services (b)
3,082

 
2,714

 
6,037

 
4,594

Corporate
6,800

 
5,467

 
12,667

 
10,128

Total selling, general and administrative expense
$
34,424

 
$
26,651

 
$
63,512

 
$
50,119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding (a)
$
4,381

 
$
3,961

 
$
6,582

 
$
5,072

Southern homebuilding (a)
3,858

 
2,808

 
6,949

 
3,693

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding (a)
6,184

 
3,248

 
10,529

 
3,709

Financial services (b)
4,169

 
2,210

 
9,625

 
4,646

Corporate
(6,800
)
 
(5,467
)
 
(12,667
)
 
(10,128
)
Total operating income
$
11,792

 
$
6,760

 
$
21,018

 
$
6,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midwest homebuilding
$
1,356

 
$
1,211

 
$
2,830

 
$
2,937

Southern homebuilding
1,800

 
743

 
3,104

 
1,545

Mid-Atlantic homebuilding
906

 
1,196

 
2,149

 
2,906

Financial services (b)
335

 
311

 
654

 
679

Total interest expense
$
4,397

 
$
3,461

 
$
8,737

 
$
8,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
7,395

 
$
3,299

 
$
12,281

 
$
(1,075
)

(a)
For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the impact of charges relating to the impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs and the write-off of abandoned land transaction costs was $1.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. These charges reduced gross margin and operating income by $1.2 million and $0.5 million in the Midwest region for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.1 million in the Southern region and less than $0.1 million in the Mid-Atlantic region for the three months ended June 30, 2012. There were no charges in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the impact of charges relating to the impairment of inventory and investment in Unconsolidated LLCs and the write-off of abandoned land transaction costs was $2.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. These charges reduced operating income by $2.1 million and $0.6 million in the Midwest region for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.1 million in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions for the six months ended June 30, 2012. There were no charges in the Mid-Atlantic or Southern regions for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

(b)
Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage re-financing.


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The following tables show total assets by segment at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
At June 30, 2013
(In thousands)
Midwest
 
Southern
 
Mid-Atlantic
 
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
 
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
2,221

 
$
5,226

 
$
3,495

 
$

 
$
10,942

Inventory (a)
213,387

 
202,750

 
187,920

 

 
604,057

Investments in Unconsolidated LLCs
5,614

 
23,034

 

 

 
28,648

Other assets
7,590

 
13,327

 
10,583

 
243,119

 
274,619

Total assets
$
228,812

 
$
244,337

 
$
201,998

 
$
243,119

 
$
918,266

 
At December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Midwest
 
Southern
 
Mid-Atlantic
 
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated
 
Total
Deposits on real estate under option or contract
$
1,462

 
$
4,612

 
$
2,653

 
$

 
$
8,727

Inventory (a)
196,554

 
157,302

 
194,234

 

 
548,090

Investments in Unconsolidated LLCs
5,121

 
6,611

 

 

 
11,732

Other assets
4,421

 
8,436

 
7,759

 
242,135

 
262,751

Total assets
$
207,558

 
$
176,961

 
$
204,646

 
$
242,135

 
$
831,300


(a)
Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.


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Reportable Segments

The following table presents, by reportable segment, selected financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Midwest Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homes delivered
298

 
255

 
530

 
488

New contracts, net
395

 
299

 
744

 
639

Backlog at end of period
632

 
538

 
632

 
538

Average sales price per home delivered
$
257

 
$
247

 
$
259

 
$
245

Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
282

 
$
263

 
$
282

 
$
263

Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
178,379

 
$
141,687

 
$
178,379

 
$
141,687

Revenue homes
$
76,674

 
$
62,931

 
$
137,377

 
$
119,359

Revenue third party land sales
$
2,824

 
$
95

 
$
2,824

 
$
620

Operating income homes
$
4,722

 
$
3,936

 
$
7,571

 
$
5,142

Operating (loss) income land
$
(341
)
 
$
24

 
$
(989
)
 
$
(70
)
Number of active communities
65

 
53

 
65

 
53

Southern Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homes delivered
249

 
187

 
440

 
320

New contracts, net
376

 
269

 
754

 
483

Backlog at end of period
655

 
361

 
655

 
361

Average sales price per home delivered
$
277

 
$
233

 
$
269

 
$
226

Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
275

 
$
242

 
$
275

 
$
242

Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
180,363

 
$
87,316

 
$
180,363

 
$
87,316

Revenue homes
$
68,946

 
$
43,499

 
$
118,203

 
$
72,366

Revenue third party land sales
$

 
$

 
$
1,703

 
$
206

      Operating income homes
$
3,858

 
$
2,808

 
$
5,919

 
$
3,696

Operating income (loss) land
$

 
$

 
$
1,030

 
$
(4
)
Number of active communities
40

 
34

 
40

 
34

Mid-Atlantic Region
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homes delivered
241

 
183

 
445

 
324

New contracts, net
307

 
258

 
627

 
468

Backlog at end of period
388

 
269

 
388

 
269

Average sales price per home delivered
$
316

 
$
303

 
$
323

 
$
297

Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
340

 
$
340

 
$
340

 
$
340

Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
132,028

 
$
91,385

 
$
132,028

 
$
91,385

Revenue homes
$
76,080

 
$
55,485

 
$
143,910

 
$
96,268

Revenue third party land sales
$
2,777

 
$
4,060

 
$
5,601

 
$
4,060

Operating income homes
$
5,546

 
$
2,482

 
$
9,282

 
$
2,943

Operating income land
$
638

 
$
766

 
$
1,247

 
$
766

Number of active communities
35

 
37

 
35

 
37

Total Homebuilding Regions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homes delivered
788

 
625

 
1,415

 
1,132

New contracts, net
1,078

 
826

 
2,125

 
1,590

Backlog at end of period
1,675

 
1,168

 
1,675

 
1,168

Average sales price per home delivered
$
281

 
$
259

 
$
282

 
$
254

Average sales price of homes in backlog
$
293

 
$
274

 
$
293

 
$
274

Aggregate sales value of homes in backlog
$
490,769

 
$
320,388

 
$
490,770

 
$
320,388

Revenue homes
$
221,700

 
$
161,915

 
$
399,490

 
$
287,993

Revenue third party land sales
$
5,601

 
$
4,155

 
$
10,128

 
$
4,886

Operating income homes
$
14,126

 
$
9,226

 
$
22,772

 
$
11,781

Operating income land
$
297

 
$
790

 
$
1,288

 
$
692

Number of active communities
140

 
124

 
140

 
124

Financial Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of loans originated
597

 
522

 
1,094

 
983

Value of loans originated
$
139,732

 
$
118,800

 
$
260,976

 
$
216,055

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
7,252

 
$
4,924

 
$
15,662

 
$
9,240

Selling, general and administrative expense
3,082

 
2,714

 
6,037

 
4,594

Interest expense
335

 
311

 
654

 
679

Income before income taxes
$
3,835

 
$
1,899

 
$
8,971

 
$
3,967


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A home is included in “new contracts” when our standard sales contract is executed. “Homes delivered” represents homes for which the closing of the sale has occurred. “Backlog” represents homes for which the standard sales contract has been executed, but which are not included in homes delivered because closings for these homes have not yet occurred as of the end of the period specified.

Cancellation Rates

The following table sets forth the cancellation rates for each of our homebuilding segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Midwest
18.6
%
 
16.5
%
 
18.8
%
 
15.9
%
Southern
13.2
%
 
16.7
%
 
13.7
%
 
16.4
%
Mid-Atlantic
10.2
%
 
13.4
%
 
10.0
%
 
12.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total cancellation rate
14.4
%
 
15.6
%
 
14.6
%
 
15.1
%

Seasonality

Typically, our homebuilding operations experience significant seasonality and quarter-to-quarter variability in homebuilding activity levels. In general, homes delivered increase substantially in the second half of the year compared to the first half of the year. We believe that this seasonality reflects the tendency of homebuyers to shop for a new home in the spring with the goal of closing in the fall or winter, as well as the scheduling of construction to accommodate seasonal weather conditions. Our financial services operations also experience seasonality because loan originations correspond with the delivery of homes in our homebuilding operations.

Year Over Year Comparisons

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2012

Midwest Region. Our Midwest region had operating income of $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a $0.4 million increase from our operating income of $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. This improvement is a result of the factors described below.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Midwest region increased $16.5 million, from $63.0 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $79.5 million in the second quarter of 2013, and our homebuilding gross margin dollars improved by $1.9 million, yielding a gross margin percentage of 15.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to 16.8% for the same period in 2012, inclusive of impairment charges. This 26% increase in homebuilding revenue and 18% improvement in gross margin dollars was the result of a 17% increase in the number of homes delivered (43 units) and a 4% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($10,000 per home delivered). Partially offsetting these improvements and contributing to the decline in gross margin percentage was a $0.7 million increase in asset impairment charges taken in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 (primarily related to a third party land sale) and higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.5 million from $6.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 to $8.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 but decreased slightly as a percentage of revenue to 10.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 10.6% in the prior year's second quarter. The $0.7 million increase in selling expense was primarily due to an increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from increases in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered. The $0.8 million increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in variable compensation expenses associated with the improved operating performance in this region and a $0.2 million increase in land-related expenses.

During the second quarter of 2013, we opened six new communities in our Midwest region compared to one during 2012's second quarter. We also had a 32% increase in new contracts in our Midwest region for the three months ended June 30, 2013, from 299 in the second quarter of 2012 to 395 in the second quarter of 2013. Backlog increased 17% from 538 homes at June 30, 2012 to 632 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $282,000 at June 30, 2013 compared to $263,000 at June 30,

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2012. Our monthly absorption rate in our Midwest region increased to 2.1 per community in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 1.8 per community in 2012's second quarter.

Southern Region. Our Southern region had operating income of $3.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, a $1.1 million increase from our operating income of $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2012. The increase in operating income was primarily the result of improvement in our homebuilding revenue and related gross margin dollars, offset, in part, by an increase in selling, general and administrative expense.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Southern region increased $25.4 million, from $43.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $68.9 million in the second quarter of 2013, and homebuilding gross margin dollars improved $4.1 million, yielding a gross margin percentage of 17.8% in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 18.8% in the same period in 2012. This 59% increase in homebuilding revenue and 51% improvement in gross margin dollars was the result of a 33% increase in the number of homes delivered (62 units) and a 19% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($44,000 per home delivered). Partially offsetting these improvements were higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $3.0 million from $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2013 and remained flat as a percentage of revenue, ending at 12% for both the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The $1.7 million increase in selling expense was primarily due to a $1.0 million increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from increases in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered, as well as due to a $0.6 million increase in expenses related to our design centers and sales offices. The $1.4 million increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to a $1.0 million increase in variable compensation expenses associated with the improved operating performance in this region and a $0.2 million increase in land-related expenses.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, we opened six new communities in our Southern region, the same number of new communities opened during 2012's second quarter . We experienced a 40% increase in new contracts in our Southern region during the second quarter of 2013, from 269 in the second quarter of 2012 to 376 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Backlog increased 81% from 361 homes at June 30, 2012 to 655 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $275,000 at June 30, 2013 compared to $242,000 at June 30, 2012. Our monthly absorption rate in our Southern region increased to 3.2 per community in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 2.8 per community in the second quarter of 2012.

Mid-Atlantic Region. Our Mid-Atlantic region had operating income of $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, a $3.0 million increase from our operating income of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. This increase was primarily due to the improvement in our homebuilding revenue and related gross margin percentage, offset in part, by a $1.5 million increase in selling, general and administrative expense.

For the three month period ended June 30, 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Mid-Atlantic region increased $19.4 million from $59.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $78.9 million in the second quarter of 2013, and our homebuilding gross margin improved $4.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2012, yielding a gross margin percentage of 17.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 compared to 16.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. This 32% increase in revenue and 45% improvement in gross margin was the result of a 32% increase in the number of homes delivered (58 units) as well as a 4% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($13,000 per home delivered). Partially offsetting these improvements was a decrease of $1.3 million in land sale revenue as well as higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered and cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.4 million from $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $7.9 million in the second quarter of 2013 but decreased slightly as a percentage of revenue to 10.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 from 10.8% for the same period in 2012. The $1.0 million increase in selling expense was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from the increase in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered. The $0.4 million increase in general and administrative expense related to increased variable compensation expenses associated with the improved operating performance in this region.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, we opened three new communities in our Mid-Atlantic region compared to five new communities opened during the same period in 2012. We experienced a 19% increase in new contracts, from 258 in the second quarter of 2012 to 307 in the second quarter of 2013. Backlog increased 44% from 269 homes at June 30, 2012 to 388 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $340,000 at both June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012. Our monthly

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absorption rate in our Mid-Atlantic region increased to 2.9 per community in the second quarter of 2013 from 2.4 per community in the second quarter of 2012.

Financial Services. Revenue from our mortgage and title operations increased $2.4 million (47%) from $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $7.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 as a result of several factors: (1) a 14% increase in the number of loan originations, from 522 in the second quarter of 2012 to 597 in the second quarter of 2013; (2) a 3% increase in the average loan amount from $228,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2012 to $234,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2013; (3) higher margins on our loans sold than we experienced in 2012's second quarter; and (4) additional revenue due to retaining mortgage servicing rights. We experienced a $2.0 million increase in operating income in the second quarter of 2013 in our mortgage and title operations compared to 2012's second quarter, which was primarily due to the increase in revenue discussed above. Partially offsetting these improvements was a $0.4 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in payroll related expenses offset partially by a decrease in expenses related to mortgage loans sold.

At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial provided financing services in all of our markets. Approximately 77% of our homes delivered during the second quarter of 2013 were financed through M/I Financial compared to 84% in the second quarter of 2012. The decrease in our overall capture rate was due to a higher percentage of our homes delivered being in Texas where our financial services operations are not fully in place, as is typical in newer markets. Capture rate is influenced by financing availability and can fluctuate up or down from quarter to quarter.

Corporate Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Corporate selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.3 million, from $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in share based and variable incentive compensation associated with our improved financial performance and $0.2 million increase in charitable contributions.

Interest Expense - Net. Interest expense for the Company increased $0.9 million, from $3.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $4.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in our weighted average borrowings from $261.9 million in 2012's second quarter to $415.9 million in 2013's second quarter related to the issuance of $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the third quarter of 2012 and the issuance of $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the first quarter of 2013. Partially offsetting this increase in borrowings was a decline in our weighted average borrowing rate from 9.20% in the second quarter of 2012 to 7.43% for second quarter of 2013, related to the addition of our two convertible debt issuances, which have significantly lower interest rates compared to our other debt outstanding in those periods, as well as increased capitalized interest related to our increased land development during the second quarter of 2013 compared to prior year.

Income Taxes. We reported an effective tax rate of 1.8% in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 2.9% for the second quarter of 2012. The decrease in our effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2013, despite our increase in pre-tax income of $4.1 million compared to prior year, is primarily related to changes in state tax rates and apportionment mix. The effective rates are not reflective of our historical tax rate or our effective tax rate in future periods due to our full deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

Midwest Region. Our Midwest region had operating income of $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a $1.5 million increase from our operating income of $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This improvement is a result of the factors described below.

For the first half of 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Midwest region increased $20.2 million, from $120.0 million for the first six months of 2012 to $140.2 million for the first six months of 2013, and our homebuilding gross margin dollars improved by $3.1 million, yielding a gross margin percentage of 15.5% for both the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, inclusive of impairment charges. The 17% increase in homebuilding revenue was the result of a 9% increase in the number of homes delivered (42 units) and a 6% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($14,000 per home delivered) as well as an increase of $2.2 million in land sale revenue. The 17% improvement in our gross margin dollars in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012's first half resulted primarily from the improvements in the average sales price of homes delivered and the number of homes delivered. Partially offsetting these improvements was an $1.5 million increase in asset impairment charges taken in the first six months of 2013 compared to same period in 2012 (primarily related to a third party land sale that occurred in the second quarter of 2013) and higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.


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Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.6 million from $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 but declined slightly as a percentage of revenue to 10.8% for the first half of 2013 from 11.3% for 2012's first half. The $0.6 million increase in selling expense was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from increases in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered. The $1.0 million increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in variable compensation expenses associated with the improved operating performance in this region and a $0.3 million increase in land-related expenses.

During the first half of 2013, we opened 10 new communities in our Midwest region compared to four during 2012's first half. We also had a 16% increase in new contracts in our Midwest region for the six months ended June 30, 2013, from 639 in the first half of 2012 to 744 for the same period in 2013. Backlog increased 17% from 538 homes at June 30, 2012 to 632 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $282,000 at June 30, 2013 compared to $263,000 at June 30, 2012. Our monthly absorption rate in our Midwest region increased slightly to 2.0 per community in the first half of 2013 compared to 1.9 per community in 2012's first half.

Southern Region. Our Southern region had operating income of $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a $3.2 million increase from our operating income of $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase in operating income was primarily the result of improvement in our homebuilding revenue as well as $1.0 million of profit relating to the sale of land to third parties, offset, in part, by a $5.3 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expense.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Southern region increased $47.3 million, from $72.6 million in the first half of 2012 to $119.9 million in the first half of 2013, and homebuilding gross margin dollars improved $8.6 million, yielding a gross margin percentage of 18.4% in the first six months of 2013 compared to 18.5% in the same period in 2012. This 65% increase in homebuilding revenue was the result of a 38% increase in the number of homes delivered (120 units) and a 19% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($43,000 per home delivered) as well as an increase of $1.5 million in land sale revenue. The 64% improvement in our gross margin dollars from the first half of 2012 resulted primarily from the improvements in the average sales price of homes delivered and the number of homes delivered as well as a $1.0 million profit from the sale of land. Partially offsetting these improvements were higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $5.3 million from $9.8 million in the first six months of 2012 to $15.1 million in the first six months of 2013 but declined slightly as a percentage of revenue to 12.6% for the first half of 2013 from 13.4% for the first half of 2012. The $2.9 million increase in selling expense was primarily due to a $2.0 million increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from increases in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered, as well as due to a $0.9 million increase in expenses related to our design centers and sales offices. The $2.4 million increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in variable compensation expenses associated with the improved operating performance in this region and a $0.6 million increase in land-related expenses.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we opened 12 new communities in our Southern region compared to 11 new communities opened during 2012's first half (five of which were acquired in our April 2012 acquisition). We experienced a 56% increase in new contracts in our Southern region during the first half of 2013, from 483 in the six month period ended June 30, 2012 to 754 for the same period in 2013, primarily due to increased activity related to our Houston division. Backlog increased 81% from 361 homes at June 30, 2012 to 655 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $275,000 at June 30, 2013 compared to $242,000 at June 30, 2012. Our monthly absorption rate in our Southern region increased to 3.2 per community in the first half of 2013 compared to 2.6 per community in the first half of 2012.

Mid-Atlantic Region. Our Mid-Atlantic region had operating income of $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a $6.8 million increase from our operating income of $3.7 million in the first six months of 2012. This increase was primarily due to the improvement in our homebuilding revenue and related gross margin percentage as well as $0.5 million of profit relating to the sale of land to third parties, offset in part, by a $2.4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expense.

For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, homebuilding revenue in our Mid-Atlantic region increased $49.2 million from $100.3 million in the first half of 2012 to $149.5 million in the first half of 2013, and our homebuilding gross margin improved $9.2 million compared to the first half of 2012, yielding a gross margin percentage of 16.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 15.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This 49% increase in revenue was the result of a 9% increase in the average sales price of homes delivered ($26,000 per home delivered), a 37% increase in the number of homes delivered (121 units), and an increase of $1.5 million in land sale revenue. The 58% improvement in our gross margin dollars compared to

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the first half of 2012 was primarily due to the improvements in average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered as well as a $0.5 million profit from the sale of land. Partially offsetting these improvements were higher construction costs related to both the mix of homes delivered as well as cost increases in labor and materials associated with improving housing market conditions and normal supply and demand dynamics.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $2.4 million from $12.1 million in the first half of 2012 to $14.5 million in the first half of 2013 but declined as a percentage of revenue to 9.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from 12.1% for the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to a $2.0 million increase in variable selling expenses, which resulted from the increase in sales commissions due to the higher average sales price of homes delivered and number of homes delivered.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we opened eight new communities in our Mid-Atlantic region compared to seven new communities opened during the same period in 2012. We experienced a 34% increase in new contracts, from 468 in the first half of 2012 to 627 in the first half of 2013. Backlog increased 44% from 269 homes at June 30, 2012 to 388 homes at June 30, 2013, with an average sales price in backlog of $340,000 at both June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012. Our monthly absorption rate in our Mid-Atlantic region increased to 3.0 per community in the first six months of 2013, compared to 2.2 per community in the same period in 2012.

Financial Services. Revenue from our mortgage and title operations increased $6.5 million (71%) from $9.2 million in the first half of 2012 to $15.7 million in the first half of 2013 as a result of several factors: (1) an 11% increase in the number of loan originations, from 983 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 to 1,094 in the same period in 2013; (2) a 9% increase in the average loan amount from $220,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $239,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2013; (3) higher margins on our loans sold than we experienced in 2012's first half; and (4) additional revenue due to retaining mortgage servicing rights. We ended 2013's first half with a $5.0 million increase in operating income compared to first half of 2012, which was primarily due to the increase in revenue discussed above. Offsetting these improvements was a $1.4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, primarily due to a $1.2 million increase in payroll related expenses.

At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial provided financing services in all of our markets. Approximately 77% of our homes delivered during the first half of 2013 were financed through M/I Financial compared to 82% in the same period in 2012. The decrease in our overall capture rate was due to a higher percentage of our homes delivered being in Texas where our financial services operations are not fully in place, as is typical in newer markets. Capture rate is influenced by financing availability and can fluctuate up or down from quarter to quarter.

Corporate Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Corporate selling, general and administrative expense increased $2.6 million, from $10.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $12.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily due to a $1.6 million increase in share based and variable incentive compensation associated with our improved financial performance and $0.2 million increase in charitable contributions.

Interest Expense - Net. Interest expense for the Company increased $0.6 million, from $8.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $8.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in our weighted average borrowings from $271.1 million in the first half of 2012 to $382.4 million in first half of 2013 related to the issuance of $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the third quarter of 2012 and the issuance of $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the first quarter of 2013. Partially offsetting this increase was a decline in our weighted average borrowing rate from 9.11% in the first half of 2012 to 7.76% for 2013's first half, related to the addition of our two convertible debt issuances, which have significantly lower interest rates compared to our other debt outstanding in those periods, as well as an increase in our capitalized interest related to increased land development during the first half of 2013 compared to prior year.

Income Taxes. We reported an effective tax rate of 3.5% in the first half of 2013 compared to 101.7% for the same period in 2012. The decrease in our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is related to the $13.4 million increase in our pre-tax income compared to prior year. The effective rates are not reflective of our historical tax rate or our effective tax rate in future periods due to our full deferred tax asset valuation allowance.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview of Capital Resources and Liquidity

At June 30, 2013, we had $178.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, with $166.3 million of this amount comprised of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. We believe that our balance of unrestricted cash and available borrowing options, including availability under our Credit Facility (described in further detail below), and proceeds from home deliveries and other sources of liquidity, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs, investment in land and land development, construction of homes, planned capital spending, and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months. However, we routinely monitor current operational requirements, financial market conditions, and credit relationships and we may choose to issue new debt and/or equity securities as management deems necessary.

Our net income or loss historically does not approximate cash flow from operating activities. The difference between net income or loss and cash flow from operating activities is primarily caused by changes in inventory levels together with changes in receivables, prepaid and other assets, interest and other accrued liabilities, deferred income taxes, accounts payable, mortgage loans and liabilities, and non-cash charges relating to depreciation, stock compensation awards and impairment losses for inventory, among other things.

At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our ratio of net debt to net capital was 42% and 39%, respectively. Our ratio of net debt to net capital is calculated as total debt minus total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, divided by the sum of total debt minus total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash plus shareholders' equity. We believe that the ratio of net debt to net capital is useful in understanding the leverage employed in our operations and comparing us with other homebuilders.

Operating Cash Flow Activities

During the six month period ended June 30, 2013, we used $25.2 million of cash in our operating activities, compared to cash used in operating activities of $23.5 million in the first six months of 2012. As is typical in the homebuilding industry, our primary uses of cash in operating our business are for land purchases, land development expenditures, home construction, interest expense, selling expenses, and general and administrative expenses. The primary source of cash is typically revenues from home deliveries, along with revenues from our financial services operations.

The net increase of $1.7 million in cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012 was primarily due to a $30.7 million increase in the net change in total inventory, offset, in part, by net changes in other liabilities and accounts payable , as well as an $11.8 million improvement in net income (as more fully described within the “Summary of Financial Results” section above).
Due to our debt and equity offerings in both the third quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, as well as our net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the six months ended June 30, 2013, we had the flexibility to invest capital to grow our operations during the first half of 2013. We spent $100.2 million on land purchases and $36.3 million on land development, for a total land spend of $136.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013. In the normal course of our business, in addition to our land purchases, we have continued to enter into land option agreements, taking into consideration current and projected market conditions, in order to secure land for the construction of homes in the future. Pursuant to these land option agreements, we have deposits and prepaid acquisition costs totaling $20.7 million as of June 30, 2013 as consideration for the right to purchase land and lots in the future, including the right to purchase $321.0 million of land and lots during 2013 through 2019.

Based upon our business activity levels, liquidity, leverage, market conditions, and opportunities for land in our markets, we currently estimate that during 2013, we will spend approximately $300 million to $350 million on land purchases and land development, including the $136.5 million spent during the first six months of 2013. However, land transactions are subject to a number of factors, including our financial condition and market conditions. We will continue to monitor market conditions and our ongoing pace of home deliveries and adjust our land spending accordingly. The planned increase in our land spending in 2013 is driven primarily by our growth objectives and the ability of our divisions to contract for land in our markets on terms that meet our risk and return targets. In addition, we expect a larger portion of our land investment will continue to shift from finished lot purchases to land acquisition and development, which will result in increased inventory levels. Over the past several years, the majority of our land investments have been purchases of finished lots in most of our markets. During 2012 and into the first six months of 2013, we have begun increasing the amount of our investments in undeveloped land and our land development spending as the availability of finished lots in attractive locations declined in many of our markets.

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Investing Cash Flow Activities

During the first six months of 2013, we used $23.2 million of cash for investing activities, compared to generating $23.2 million of cash from investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2012. The $46.4 million difference was primarily due to the change in restricted cash, which decreased $32.6 million from the first half of 2012, primarily as a result of an amendment to the Company's Prior Credit Facility in January of 2012, that permitted the Company to release $25.0 million of restricted cash that had been pledged to the lenders under the Prior Credit Facility. At June 30, 2013, restricted cash consisted of homebuilding cash the Company had pledged as collateral in accordance with our secured Letter of Credit Facilities. In addition, we increased our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures by $17.7 million during the first half of 2013 primarily due to joint investments with other builders in two separate land developments in our Southern region.

Financing Cash Flow Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we generated $69.1 million of cash from our financing activities, compared to using $15.2 million of cash during the first six months of 2012. The increase in cash generated was primarily the result of the net proceeds of $137.3 million received from our concurrent issuances of $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and 2.461 million of our common shares in March 2013. Partially offsetting this was the $50.4 million payment for the redemption of our preferred shares during the second quarter of 2013.

The financing needs of our homebuilding and financial services operations depend on anticipated sales volume in the current year as well as future years, inventory levels and related turnover, forecasted land and lot purchases, debt maturity dates, and other Company plans. We fund these operations with cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under our credit facilities, and, from time to time, issuances of new debt and/or equity securities, as management deems necessary.

Included in the table below is a summary of our available sources of cash from financing sources as of June 30, 2013:
(In thousands)
Expiration
Date
Outstanding
Balance
Available
Amount
Notes payable – homebuilding (a)
12/31/2014
$

$
43,477

Notes payable – financial services (b)
3/28/2014
$
50,442

$
236


(a)
On July 18, 2013, we entered into the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility replaces the Prior Credit Facility that was scheduled to mature on December 31, 2014. At the time the Prior Credit Facility was replaced, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility. The available amount above is computed in accordance with the borrowing base calculation under the Prior Credit Facility as of June 30, 2013.
(b)
The available amount is computed in accordance with the borrowing base calculations under M/I Financial Corp.'s $100 million secured mortgage warehousing agreement as amended and restated on March 29, 2013 (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”) and M/I Financial's mortgage repurchase agreement dated November 13, 2012, as amended (the “MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility”), each of which may be increased by pledging additional mortgage collateral.  The maximum aggregate commitment amount of M/I Financial's warehousing agreements is $115 million. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement has an expiration date of March 28, 2014 and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility has an expiration date of November 12, 2013. During the second quarter of 2013.

Notes Payable - Homebuilding.  

Homebuilding Credit Facility.

On July 18, 2013, the Company entered into the Credit Facility which provides for an aggregate commitment amount of $200 million, including a $100 million sub-facility for letters of credit. In addition, the Credit Facility has an accordion feature under which the Company may increase the aggregate commitment amount of the Credit Facility up to $225 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders. The Credit Facility matures on July 18, 2016. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are at the Alternate Base Rate plus 2.25% or at the Eurodollar Rate plus 3.25%. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are unsecured and availability is subject to, among other things, a borrowing base.

The Credit Facility replaces the Prior Credit Facility that was scheduled to mature on December 31, 2014. As of July 18, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility, and the $14.5 million of letters of credit that were outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility became outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility. The Company incurred no prepayment penalties in connection with the termination and replacement of the Prior Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Prior Credit Facility.
The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of the Company's subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating

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to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries. The guarantors as of July 18, 2013 for the Credit Facility are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and also guaranteed the Company's obligations under the Prior Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility is governed by a Credit Agreement dated July 18, 2013. The Credit Facility contains various representations, warranties and affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $235 million (which amount is subject to increase over time based on subsequent earnings and proceeds from equity offerings), and a maximum leverage covenant that prohibits the leverage ratio (as defined therein) from exceeding 60%. In addition, we are restricted from allowing the amount of unsold owned land to exceed exceed 125% of the sum of tangible net worth and subordinated debt, we are prohibited from making investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures in excess of 30% of tangible net worth, and we are required to maintain either (i) an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA to interest expense, as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.50 to 1.00 or (ii) liquidity (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of an amount not less than our consolidated interest incurred during the trailing 12 months. At closing of the Credit Facility on July 18, 2013, we were in compliance with all closing conditions including financial covenants.

Homebuilding Letter of Credit Facilities. The Company is party to three secured credit agreements for the issuance of letters of credit outside of the Credit Facility (collectively, the “Letter of Credit Facilities”). The maturity dates for the Letter of Credit Facilities range from August 31, 2013 to June 1, 2014. Under the terms of the Letter of Credit Facilities, letters of credit can be issued for maximum terms ranging from one year up to three years. The Letter of Credit Facilities contain cash collateral requirements ranging from 101% to 105%. Upon maturity or the earlier termination of the Letter of Credit Facilities, letters of credit that have been issued under the Letters of Credit Facilities remain outstanding with cash collateral in place through the respective expiration dates.

The agreements governing the Letter of Credit Facilities contain limits for the issuance of letters of credit ranging from $5.0 million to $8.0 million, for a combined letter of credit capacity of $18.0 million, of which $2.8 million was uncommitted at June 30, 2013 and could be withdrawn at any time. As of June 30, 2013, there was a total of $12.1 million of letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facilities, which was collateralized with $12.4 million of restricted cash.

Notes Payable - Financial Services.

MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial. In March 2013, M/I Financial amended and restated the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, which, among other things, increased the maximum borrowing availability from $70.0 million to $80.0 million and provided for an accordion feature which allows for an increase of the maximum borrowing availability of up to an additional $20.0 million (subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders), extended the expiration date to March 28, 2014, and increased the maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines from $100.0 million to $125.0 million. M/I Financial pays interest on each advance under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement at a per annum rate of the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points and (2) 3.50%. During the second quarter of 2013, M/I Financial exercised the accordion feature under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement to increase the amount of our maximum borrowing availability by $20.0 million to $100.0 million.

The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is secured by certain mortgage loans that have been originated by M/I Financial and are being “warehoused” prior to their sale to investors. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement provides for limits with respect to certain loan types that can secure outstanding borrowings. There are currently no guarantors of the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement.


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As of June 30, 2013, there was $41.4 million outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and M/I Financial was in compliance with all financial covenants. The covenants, as more fully described and defined in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, are summarized in the following table, which also sets forth M/I Financial's compliance with such covenants as of June 30, 2013:
Financial Covenant
 
Covenant Requirement
 
Actual
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Leverage Ratio
10.0 to 1.0

 
4.51 to 1.00

Liquidity
$
5.0

 
$
15.3

Adjusted Net Income
>
$
0.0

 
$
8.1

Tangible Net Worth
$
10.0

 
$
13.1


MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. In November 2012, M/I Financial entered into the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility, an additional mortgage financing agreement structured as a mortgage repurchase facility with a maximum borrowing availability of $15.0 million, to provide the Company with additional financing capacity.

The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility has an expiration date of November 12, 2013 and is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial. M/I Financial pays interest on each advance under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility at a per annum rate of the floating LIBOR rate plus 350 or 412.5 basis points depending on the loan type. The covenants in the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility are substantially similar to the covenants in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility provides for limits with respect to certain loan types that can secure outstanding borrowings, which are similar to the restrictions in the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. There are currently no guarantors of the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. As of June 30, 2013, there was $9.0 million outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. M/I Financial was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 30, 2013.

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. In March 2013, the Company issued $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year beginning on September 1, 2013. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on March 1, 2018. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 30.9478 shares per $1,000 of their principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $32.31 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.7 million common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that the Company may not redeem the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes prior to March 6, 2016, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).

On or after March 6, 2016, the Company may redeem for cash any or all of the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (except for any 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes that the Company is required to repurchase in connection with a fundamental change), but only if the last reported sale price of the Company's common shares exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price for the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on each of at least 20 applicable trading days. The 20 trading days do not need to be consecutive, but must occur during a period of 30 consecutive trading days that ends within 10 trading days immediately prior to the date the Company provides the notice of redemption. The redemption price for the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes to be redeemed will equal 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

In September 2012, the Company issued $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year beginning on March 15, 2013. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on September 15, 2017. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company's common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 42.0159 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.80 per common share which equates to approximately 2.4 million common shares. The conversion rate is

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subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company's 2018 Senior Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and are be subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that the Company may not redeem the notes prior to their stated maturity date, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder's option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture).

Senior Notes. In November 2010, the Company issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Senior Notes. In May 2012, we issued an additional $30 million of 2018 Senior Notes under our 2018 Senior Notes indenture for a total outstanding balance of $230 million.

The 2018 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.625% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and mature on November 15, 2018. The 2018 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally by all of our subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, the origination of mortgages for resale, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business and certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and certain subsidiaries that are otherwise designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes. The guarantors as of June 30, 2013 for the 2018 Senior Notes are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's obligations under the Credit Facility, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Senior Notes and the related guarantees are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.  The 2018 Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness.

Certain covenants are set forth in the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes. The covenants, as more fully described and defined in the indenture, limit the ability of the Company and the restricted subsidiaries to, among other things:

Incur additional indebtedness unless, after giving effect of such additional indebtedness, either (1) the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio would be at least 2.00 to 1.00 or (2) the ratio of Consolidated Indebtedness to Consolidated Tangible Net Worth would be less than 3.00 to 1.00, provided, however, this limitation does not generally apply to certain types of indebtedness, including indebtedness under Credit Facilities (as defined in the indenture) not to exceed $350 million, purchase money indebtedness, non-recourse indebtedness, and up to $40 million of other indebtedness.

Make certain payments, including dividends, or repurchase any shares, in an aggregate amount exceeding our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture.

Make Investments in other entities, in the form of capital contributions or loans or purchases of securities, in an aggregate amount exceeding our “restricted payments basket,” except for certain Permitted Investments, which include, among other things, (1) Investments in Subsidiaries or Joint Ventures that are not Guarantors under the indenture, in an aggregate amount subsequent to the Issue Date not to exceed 15% of Consolidated Tangible Assets at any one time outstanding and (2) other Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40 million at any one time outstanding.
 
Create or incur liens (other than Permitted Liens which include liens securing certain indebtedness in an amount not to exceed 20% of Consolidated Tangible Assets), consolidate or merge with or into other companies, or liquidate or sell or transfer all or substantially all of our assets.

These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications as described in the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all terms, conditions, and financial covenants under the indenture.

The “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture, is equal to $40 million (1) plus 50% of our aggregate consolidated net income (or minus 100% of our aggregate consolidated net loss) since October 1, 2010 and excluding the income or loss from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, plus (2) 100% of the net cash proceeds from the sale of qualified equity interests, plus other items and subject to other exceptions. At June 30, 2013, our restricted payments basket had a positive balance of $49.0 million. The reduction in the balance of our restricted payments basket from the first quarter of 2013 was primarily due to the redemption of 2,000 of

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our outstanding Series A Preferred Shares for $50.4 million of cash on April 10, 2013 and the payment of a quarterly dividend in an aggregate amount of $1.2 million on the remaining outstanding Series A Preferred Shares on June 17, 2013. See “Preferred Shares” below for more information.

As a result of our positive restricted payments basket, we are permitted to make Investments (in addition to Permitted Investments) and/or to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the extent of such positive balance.

Weighted Average Borrowings. For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, our weighted average borrowings outstanding were $415.9 million and $261.9 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.43% and 9.20%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, our weighted average borrowings outstanding were $382.4 million and $271.1 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.76% and 9.11%, respectively. The increase in borrowings was primarily the result of the issuance of the $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the third quarter of 2012 and the issuance of the $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes in the first quarter of 2013. Our rate decreased primarily due to the addition of our two convertible debt issuances, which have significantly lower interest rates compared to our debt outstanding in the same periods in 2012.

At June 30, 2013, we had no outstanding borrowings the Prior Credit Facility nor did we borrow under the Prior Credit Facility during the six months ended June 30, 2013. We do not expect to incur borrowings under the Credit Facility for the remainder of 2013. To the extent we elect to borrow under the Credit Facility in the third quarter of 2013, the actual amount borrowed will vary depending on various factors, including the timing and amount of land and house construction expenditures, payroll and other general and administrative expenses, and cash receipts from home closings, as well as other cash receipts and payments.  We experience significant variation in cash from week to week due to the timing of such receipts and payments.  The amount borrowed would also be impacted by any capital markets transactions or additional financing executed by the Company during the quarter, if any.

There were $14.5 million of letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility at June 30, 2013. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the average daily amount of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility was $15.7 million and the maximum amount of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility was $17.3 million. At the time the Prior Credit Facility was replaced, all letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility became part of the letter of credit sub-facility under the Credit Facility.

At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial had $41.4 million outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the average daily amount outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement was $25.6 million and the maximum amount outstanding was $61.3 million.

At June 30, 2013, M/I Financial had $9.0 million outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the average daily amount outstanding under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility was $6.5 million and the maximum amount outstanding was $14.5 million.
 
Preferred Shares. On March 15, 2007, we issued 4,000,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/1000th of a Series A Preferred Share, or 4,000 Series A Preferred Shares in the aggregate, for net proceeds of $96.3 million. The Series A Preferred Shares have a liquidation preference equal to $25 per depositary share (plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not earned or declared) for the then current quarterly dividend period accrued to but excluding the date of final distribution). Dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares are non-cumulative and, if declared by us, are paid at an annual rate of 9.75%. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears, if declared by us, on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. If there is a change of control of the Company and if the Company's corporate credit rating is withdrawn or downgraded to a certain level (together constituting a “change of control event”), the dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares will increase to 10.75% per year. We may redeem the Series A Preferred Shares in whole or in part (provided, that any redemption that would reduce the aggregate liquidation preference of the Series A Preferred Shares below $25 million in the aggregate would be restricted to a redemption in whole only) at any time or from time to time at a cash redemption price equal to $25 per depositary share (plus an amount equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not earned or declared) for the then current quarterly dividend period accrued to but excluding the redemption date). Holders of the Series A Preferred Shares have no right to require redemption of the Series A Preferred Shares. The Series A Preferred Shares have no stated maturity, are not subject to any sinking fund provisions, are not convertible into any other securities, and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by us. Holders of the Series A Preferred Shares have no voting rights, except with respect to those specified matters set forth in the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise required by applicable Ohio law, and no preemptive rights. The outstanding depositary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “MHO-PrA.” There is no separate public trading market for the Series A Preferred Shares except as represented by the depositary shares.

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The indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes limits our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture. The restricted payments basket was $49.0 million at June 30, 2013. We are permitted by the indenture to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the extent of such positive balance in our restricted payments basket.

On April 10, 2013, we redeemed 2,000 of our outstanding Series A Preferred Shares for $50.4 million of cash, which reduced the restricted payments basket by that amount. In addition, we paid a quarterly dividend in an aggregate amount of $1.2 million on our Series A Preferred Shares for the second quarter of 2013 on June 17, 2013 to holders of record as of June 1, 2013.

The determination to pay future dividends on, or make future repurchases of, our common shares or Series A Preferred Shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and compliance with debt covenants and the terms of our Series A Preferred Shares, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.

Universal Shelf Registration. In August 2011, the Company filed a $250 million universal shelf registration statement with the SEC, which registration statement became effective on September 30, 2011. Pursuant to the registration statement, the Company may, from time to time, offer debt securities, common shares, preferred shares, depositary shares, warrants to purchase debt securities, common shares, preferred shares, depositary shares or units of two or more of those securities, rights to purchase debt securities, common shares, preferred shares or depositary shares, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units and units. The timing and amount of offerings, if any, will depend on market and general business conditions.

As of June 30, 2013, approximately $3.8 million remained available for future offerings under the universal shelf registration statement.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations appearing in the Contractual Obligations section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, except for our new Credit Facility entered into on July 18, 2013 and our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, both described above in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Our off-balance sheet arrangements relating to our homebuilding operations include Unconsolidated LLCs, land option agreements, guarantees and indemnifications associated with acquiring and developing land, and the issuance of letters of credit and completion bonds. Our use of these arrangements is for the purpose of securing the most desirable lots on which to build homes for our homebuyers in a manner that we believe reduces the overall risk to the Company.  Additionally, in the ordinary course of its business, our financial services operations issue guarantees and indemnities relating to the sale of loans to third parties.

Unconsolidated Limited Liability Companies.  In order to minimize our investment and risk of land exposure in a single location, we periodically partner with other land developers or homebuilders to share in the land investment and development of a property through joint ownership and development agreements, joint ventures, and other similar arrangements. For such joint venture partnerships where a special purpose entity is established to own the property, we enter into limited liability company arrangements (“Unconsolidated LLCs”) or other joint development arrangements with the other partners to develop the land. The Company's interest in these entities as of June 30, 2013 ranged from 25% to 61%. These entities typically engage in land development activities for the purpose of distributing or selling developed lots to the Company and its partners in the entity. The Company is required to evaluate these Unconsolidated LLCs to determine whether they meet the criteria of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). These evaluations are initially performed when each new entity is created and upon any events that require reconsideration of the entity. If it is determined that we are the primary beneficiary, we must first determine if we have the ability to control the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance. This analysis considers, among other things, whether we have the ability to determine the budget and scope of land development work, if any; the ability to control financing decisions for the VIE; the ability to acquire additional land into the VIE or dispose of land in the VIE not under contract with M/I Homes; and the ability to change or amend the existing option contract with the VIE. If it is determined we are not able to control such activities, we are not considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE. If we do have the ability to control such activities, we will continue our analysis by determining if we are also expected to benefit from or absorb a potentially significant amount of the VIE's expected gains or losses, respectively.

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As of June 30, 2013, we have determined that one of the Unconsolidated LLCs in which we have an interest meets the requirements of a VIE due to a lack of equity at risk in the entity. All of our other entities had sufficient equity at risk to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated support from the equity investors. However, we have determined that we do not have substantive control over any of these entities, including our VIE, as we do not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact and, therefore, they are recorded using the equity method of accounting and do not require consolidation into our financial statements. We believe that the Company's maximum exposure related to its investment in these entities as of June 30, 2013 is the amount invested of $28.6 million (in addition to a $2.5 million note due to the Company from one of the Unconsolidated LLCs), though we expect to invest further amounts in these LLCs as development of the properties progresses.

Land Option Agreements.  In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into land option agreements in order to secure land for the construction of homes in the future.  Pursuant to these land option agreements, the Company typically provides a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices.  Because the entities holding the land under the option agreement may meet the criteria for VIEs, the Company evaluates all land option agreements to determine if it is necessary to consolidate any of these entities.  

At June 30, 2013, “Consolidated Inventory Not Owned” included $1.9 million under options contracts that were deemed to be VIEs and where we were considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Of this balance, $0.8 million related to specific performance obligations. At June 30, 2013, the corresponding liability of $1.9 million has been classified as Obligation for Consolidated Inventory Not Owned on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Other than the Consolidated Inventory Not Owned balance, the Company currently believes that its maximum exposure as of June 30, 2013 related to our land option agreements is equal to the amount of the Company's outstanding deposits and prepaid acquisition costs, which totaled $20.7 million, including cash deposits of $10.8 million, prepaid acquisition costs of $3.5 million and letters of credit of $6.4 million.

Letters of Credit and Completion Bonds.  The Company provides standby letters of credit and completion bonds for development work in progress, deposits on land and lot purchase agreements and miscellaneous deposits.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company had outstanding $75.7 million of completion bonds and standby letters of credit, some of which were issued to various local governmental entities, that expire at various times through February 2018.  Included in this total are: (1) $45.6 million of performance bonds and $14.0 million of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2) $12.6 million of financial letters of credit; and (3) $3.5 million of financial bonds.  The development agreements under which we are required to provide completion bonds or letters of credit are generally not subject to a required completion date and only require that the improvements are in place in phases as houses are built and sold.  In locations where development has progressed, the amount of development work remaining to be completed is typically less than the remaining amount of bonds or letters of credit due to timing delays in obtaining release of the bonds or letters of credit.

Guarantees and Indemnities.  In the ordinary course of business, M/I Financial enters into agreements that guarantee purchasers of its mortgage loans that M/I Financial will repurchase a loan if certain conditions occur.  The risks associated with these guarantees are offset by the value of the underlying assets, and the Company accrues its best estimate of the probable loss on these loans.  Additionally, the Company has provided certain other guarantees and indemnities in connection with the acquisition and development of land by our homebuilding operations.  Refer to Note 6 of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details relating to our guarantees and indemnities.

INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION

Our business is significantly affected by general economic conditions within the United States and, particularly, by the impact of interest rates and inflation. Inflation can have a long-term impact on us because increasing costs of land, materials and labor can result in a need to increase the sales prices of homes. In addition, inflation is often accompanied by higher interest rates, which can have a negative impact on housing demand and the costs of financing land development activities and housing construction. Higher interest rates also may decrease our potential market by making it more difficult for homebuyers to qualify for mortgages or to obtain mortgages at interest rates that are acceptable to them.  The impact of increased rates can be offset, in part, by offering variable rate loans with lower interest rates.  In conjunction with our mortgage financing services, hedging methods are used to reduce our exposure to interest rate fluctuations between the commitment date of the loan and the time the loan closes. Rising interest rates, as well as increased materials and labor costs, may reduce gross margins. An increase in material and labor costs is particularly a problem during a period of declining home prices. Conversely, deflation can impact the value of real estate and make

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it difficult for us to recover our land costs. Therefore, either inflation or deflation could adversely impact our future results of operations.

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ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our primary market risk results from fluctuations in interest rates. We are exposed to interest rate risk through borrowings under our revolving credit and mortgage repurchase facilities, consisting of the Credit Facility, the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility which permit borrowings of up to $315 million, subject to availability constraints. Additionally, M/I Financial is exposed to interest rate risk associated with its mortgage loan origination services.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments: Interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) are extended to certain home-buying customers who have applied for a mortgage loan and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs will have a duration of less than six months; however, in certain markets, the duration could extend to twelve months.

Some IRLCs are committed to a specific third party investor through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments matching the exact terms of the IRLC loan. Uncommitted IRLCs are considered derivative instruments and are fair value adjusted, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in current earnings.

Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities: Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“FMBSs”) are used to protect uncommitted IRLC loans against the risk of changes in interest rates between the lock date and the funding date. FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments and are recorded at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans held for sale consist primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property. During the intervening period between when a loan is closed and when it is sold to an investor, the interest rate risk is covered through the use of a best-efforts contract or by FMBSs. The FMBSs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings.

The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Description of financial instrument (in thousands)
2013
 
2012
Best-effort contracts and related committed IRLCs
$
3,291

 
$
1,184

Uncommitted IRLCs
65,424

 
25,854

FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs
66,000

 
26,000

Best-effort contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale
5,709

 
25,441

FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale
47,000

 
44,000

Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs
47,223

 
44,524


The table below shows the measurement of assets and liabilities at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands)
2013
 
2012
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
51,491

 
$
71,121

Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
3,291

 
253

Interest rate lock commitments
(735
)
 
1

Best-efforts contracts
14

 
(3
)
Total
$
54,061

 
$
71,372


The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized on assets and liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
Description (in thousands)
2013
 
2012
Mortgage loans held for sale
$
(2,508
)
 
$
700

Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities
3,368

 
(852
)
Interest rate lock commitments
(929
)
 
34

Best-efforts contracts
140

 
(64
)
Total gain (loss) recognized
$
71

 
$
(182
)


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The following table provides the expected future cash flows and current fair values of borrowings under our credit facilities and mortgage loan origination services that are subject to market risk as interest rates fluctuate, as of June 30, 2013:
 
Expected Cash Flows by Period
 
Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
6/30/2013
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Fixed rate
$
52,950

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
52,950

 
$
50,918

Weighted average interest rate
3.62
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
3.62
%
 
 
 Variable rate
602

 

 

 

 

 

 
602

 
573

Weighted average interest rate
2.59
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
2.59
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt — fixed rate
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
57,500

 
$
316,250

 
$
373,750

 
$
405,734

Weighted average interest rate
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
3.25
%
 
7.09
%
 
6.50
%
 
 
Short-term debt — variable rate
50,442

 

 

 

 

 

 
50,442

 
50,442

Weighted average interest rate
3.00
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
%
 
3.54
%
 
 


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ITEM 4:  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) was performed by the Company's management, with the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer.  Based on that evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain claims, complaints and legal actions which are routine and incidental to our business. Certain of the liabilities resulting from these matters are covered by insurance. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these matters. However, there exists the possibility that the costs to resolve these could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company's net income for the periods in which the matters are resolved.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The terms of our indebtedness may restrict our ability to operate and, if our financial performance declines, we may be unable to maintain compliance with the covenants in the documents governing our indebtedness.

The Credit Facility and the indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes impose restrictions on our operations and activities. These restrictions, and/or our failure to comply with the terms of our indebtedness, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and ability to operate our business.

Under the terms of the Credit Facility, we are required, among other things, to maintain compliance with various covenants, including financial covenants relating to a minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement, a minimum interest coverage ratio or liquidity requirement, and a maximum leverage ratio. Failure to comply with these covenants or any of the other restrictions of the Credit Facility, whether because of a decline in our operating performance or otherwise, could result in a default under the Credit Facility. If a default occurs, the affected lenders could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable, which in turn could cause a default under the documents governing any of our other indebtedness that is then outstanding if we are not able to repay such indebtedness from other sources. If this happens and we are unable to obtain waivers from the required lenders, the lenders could exercise their rights under such documents, including forcing us into bankruptcy or liquidation.

The indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes also contains covenants that may restrict our ability to operate our business and may prohibit or limit our ability to enhance our operations or take advantage of potential business opportunities as they arise. Failure to comply with these covenants or any of the other restrictions or covenants contained in the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes could result in a default under such document, in which case holders of the 2018 Senior Notes may be entitled to cause the sums evidenced by such notes to become due immediately. This acceleration of our obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes could force us into bankruptcy or liquidation and we may be unable to repay those amounts without selling substantial assets, which might be at prices well below the long-term fair values and carrying values of the assets. Our ability to comply with the

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foregoing restrictions and covenants may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions.

In addition, while the indentures governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes do not contain any financial or operating covenants relating to or restrictions on the payment of dividends, the incurrence of indebtedness or the repurchase or issuance of securities by us or any of our subsidiaries, such indentures do impose certain other requirements on us, such as the requirement to offer to repurchase the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes upon a fundamental change, as defined in the indentures. Our failure to comply with the requirements contained in the indentures governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and/or the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes could result in a default under such indentures, in which case holders of the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes or the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, as applicable, may be entitled to cause the sums evidenced by such notes to become due immediately. The acceleration of our obligations under the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes or the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes could have the same effect as an acceleration of the 2018 Senior Notes described above.

Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition, and we and our subsidiaries may incur additional indebtedness, which could increase the risks created by our indebtedness.

As of June 30, 2013, we had approximately $381.0 million of indebtedness outstanding (excluding issuances of letters of credit, the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility), $237.3 million of which was senior indebtedness, including $5.9 million of secured indebtedness. In addition, under the terms of the Credit Facility, the indentures governing the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the documents governing our other indebtedness, we have the ability, subject to applicable debt covenants, to incur additional indebtedness. The incurrence of additional indebtedness could magnify other risks related to us and our business. Our indebtedness and any future indebtedness we may incur could have a significant adverse effect on our future financial condition.

For example:

a significant portion of our cash flow may be required to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, which could reduce the funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes;

borrowings under the Credit Facility bear, and borrowings under any new facility could bear, interest at floating rates, which could result in higher interest expense in the event of an increase in interest rates;

the terms of our indebtedness could limit our ability to borrow additional funds or sell assets to raise funds, if needed, for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes;

our debt level and the various covenants contained in the Credit Facility, the indentures governing the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the documents governing our other indebtedness could place us at a relative competitive disadvantage as compared to some of our competitors; and

the terms of our indebtedness could prevent us from raising the funds necessary to repurchase all of the 2018 Senior Notes tendered to us upon the occurrence of a change of control or all of the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes or the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes tendered to us upon the occurrence of a fundamental change, which in each case would constitute a default under the applicable indenture, which in turn could trigger a default under the Credit Facility and the documents governing our other indebtedness.

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

(a) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities — None.

(b) Use of Proceeds — Not Applicable.

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company's redemption of 2,000 of its Series A Preferred Shares during the three months ended June 30, 2013:
Period
(a)
Total Number of Shares Purchased
(b)
Average Price Paid per Share
(c)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
(d)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1, 2013
2,000(1)

$
25.176042



May 1, 2013




June 1, 2013




Total
2,000

$
25.176042



(1)
On April 10, 2013, the Company redeemed 2,000 of its outstanding Series A Preferred Shares, at a redemption price of $25,000 per share plus an amount equal to $176.042 (the amount of the accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not earned or declared) from March 15, 2013 to (but excluding) April 10, 2013), for a total payment of $25,176.042 per share. The Series A Preferred Shares are each represented by 1,000 depositary shares.

There were no purchases made by, or on behalf of, the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of the Company's common shares during the three months ended June 30, 2013.

See Note 9 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section above for more information regarding the limit imposed by the indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes on our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and Series A Preferred Shares to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture.

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

The exhibits required to be filed herewith are set forth below.

Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
10.1
 
Credit Agreement dated July 18, 2013 by and among M/I Homes, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 19, 2013)
.
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)



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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.

 
 
 
 
M/I Homes, Inc.
 
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
 
July 26, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Robert H. Schottenstein
 
 
 
 
 
Robert H. Schottenstein
 
 
 
 
 
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
 
 
 
 
 
President
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
 
July 26, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Ann Marie W. Hunker
 
 
 
 
 
Ann Marie W. Hunker
 
 
 
 
 
Vice President, Corporate Controller
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
10.1
 
Credit Agreement dated July 18, 2013 by and among M/I Homes, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 19, 2013).
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification by Robert H. Schottenstein, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification by Phillip G. Creek, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. (Furnished herewith.)



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