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THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Selected Financial Data (amounts in millions, except share data) unaudited 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANNUAL RESULTS Revenues Homebuilding $ 1,959 $ 1,695 $ 1,557 $ 1,473 $ 1,458 Financial services and limited-purpose subsidiaries 50 70 93 107 127 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total 2,009 1,765 1,650 1,580 1,585 Cost of sales-- homebuilding 1 1,633 1,429 1,346 1,277 1,325 Selling, general and administrative expenses 239 216 211 203 211 Interest expense 28 45 57 74 91 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before taxes 109 75 36 26 (42) Tax expense (benefit) 42 32 14 10 (17) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary item 67 43 22 16 (25) Discontinued operations, net of taxes 2 0 0 0 0 22 Extraordinary item, extinguishment of debt 3 0 (3) 0 0 0 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings (loss) $ 67 $ 40 $ 22 $ 16 $ (3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YEAR-END POSITION Assets Housing inventories $ 823 $ 642 $ 555 $ 575 $ 538 Mortgage loans, held-for-sale 40 159 200 180 285 Mortgage-backed securities and notes receivable 99 112 153 144 113 Collateral for bonds payable of limited-purpose subsidiaries 40 92 142 214 375 Other assets 246 210 233 226 270 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total assets $ 1,248 $ 1,215 $ 1,283 $ 1,339 $ 1,581 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liabilities Long-term debt $ 378 $ 308 $ 310 $ 354 $ 397 Short-term notes payable 157 223 341 326 367 Bonds payable of limited-purpose subsidiaries 37 88 137 207 365 Other liabilities 290 250 190 142 151 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total liabilities $ 862 $ 869 $ 978 $ 1,029 $ 1,280 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stockholders' equity $ 386 $ 346 $ 305 $ 310 $ 301 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PER COMMON SHARE DATA Basic Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary item $ 4.49 $ 2.90 $ 1.33 $ 0.88 $ (1.78) Net earnings (loss) $ 4.49 $ 2.67 $ 1.33 $ 0.88 $ (0.31) Diluted Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary item $ 4.30 $ 2.79 $ 1.32 $ 0.87 $ (1.78) Net earnings (loss) $ 4.30 $ 2.58 $ 1.32 $ 0.87 $ (0.31) Dividends declared $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.27 $ 0.60 $ 0.60 Stockholders' equity $ 27.22 $ 22.83 $ 20.31 $ 19.00 $ 18.69 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. 1995 reflects a $45 million pretax charge related to homebuilding inventories and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. 2. The Company sold its institutional mortgage securities administration business in the second quarter of 1995. Results from discontinued operations include a second-quarter gain on this sale and the results of operations for the first half of 1995. 3. The Company reported an extraordinary after-tax charge of $3.3 million in 1998 which was related to a loss on the early extinguishment of debt. 21111 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition THE COMPANY Operations of The Ryland Group and its subsidiaries ("the Company") consist of two business segments: homebuilding and financial services. The Company's homebuilding segment constructs and sells single-family attached and detached homes in 21 markets. The financial services segment provides mortgage-related products and services for retail customers and conducts investment activities. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Consolidated The Company reported record consolidated net earnings from operations of $66.7 million, or $4.49 per share ($4.30 per share diluted), for 1999, compared to consolidated net earnings (before extraordinary item) of $43.6 million, or $2.90 per share ($2.79 per share diluted), for 1998 and consolidated net earnings of $21.9 million, or $1.33 per share ($1.32 per share diluted), for 1997. The homebuilding segment reported pretax earnings of $120.8 million for 1999, compared to pretax earnings of $80.1 million for 1998 and pretax earnings of $35.2 million for 1997. Homebuilding results in 1999 increased from 1998 primarily due to higher gross profit margins combined with increased closing volume and lower interest expense. Homebuilding results in 1998 increased from 1997 also due to higher gross profit margins combined with increased closing volume and lower interest expense. The financial services segment reported pretax earnings of $11.8 million for 1999, compared to $5.7 million (excluding a $6.1 million gain on the bulk sale of servicing rights) reported for the full year 1998 and $15.6 million reported for 1997. The increase in 1999 from 1998, excluding the $6.1 million gain, was due to cost-reduction initiatives and lower interest expense. The decrease in 1998 from 1997 was primarily attributable to a significant reduction in the Company's loan servicing operations due to portfolio sales in 1997 and in the first quarter of 1998. Corporate expenses represent the costs of corporate functions which support the business segments. Corporate expenses of $23.3 million for 1999 and $16.7 million for 1998 increased $6.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively, from prior year levels, primarily resulting from increases in incentive compensation attributable to higher earnings levels in 1999 and 1998 and charges totaling $3.4 million in 1999, relating to the relocation of the corporate office to California. The Company's limited-purpose subsidiaries no longer issue mortgage-backed securities and mortgage-participation securities, but they continue to hold collateral for previously issued mortgage-backed bonds in which the Company maintains a residual interest. Revenues, expenses and portfolio balances continue to decline as mortgage collateral pledged to secure the bonds decreases due to scheduled payments, prepayments and exercises of early redemption provisions. Revenues have approximated expenses for the last three years. HOMEBUILDING SEGMENT Results of operations for the homebuilding segment are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands, except average closing price): 1999 1998 1997 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues Residential $1,937,387 $1,664,267 $1,527,107 Other 21,445 30,238 30,219 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 1,958,832 1,694,505 1,557,326 Gross profit 325,738 265,742 211,185 Selling, general and administrative expenses 193,193 168,004 152,071 Interest expense 11,715 17,681 23,964 ---------- ---------- ---------- Homebuilding pretax earnings $ 120,830 $ 80,057 $ 35,150 Average closing price $ 190,000 $ 185,000 $ 182,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Homebuilding revenues increased 16 percent in 1999, compared to 1998, due to a 13 percent increase in closings and an increase in the average closing price. The increase in closings in 1999 was due to a higher backlog at the beginning of the year and an increase in homes sold during the year. Homebuilding revenues increased 9 percent in 1998, compared to 1997, due to a 7 percent increase in closings and an increase in the average closing price. Homebuilding results included pretax gains from land sales of $0.7 million, $1.2 million and $4.8 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Gross profit margins from home sales averaged 16.8 percent for 1999, an increase from the 15.9 percent for 1998 and a significant increase from the 13.5 percent for 1997. The improvement was primarily due to increased closings from newer communities, which had more profitable land positions and a more cost-effective product. Sales price increases and Company initiatives to reduce direct construction costs also contributed to improved margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues were 9.9 percent for 1999 and 1998 and 9.8 percent for 1997. This slight increase from 1997 was primarily due to higher selling costs associated with increased closings and a higher incentive compensation expense resulting from improved earnings. Interest expense decreased $6.0 million, or 34 percent in 1999, compared to 1998, due to lower effective rates paid on borrowings and an increase in the amount of interest capitalized on land under development. Interest expense decreased 26 percent in 1998, compared to 1997, due to lower average homebuilding borrowings, lower effective rates paid on borrowings and an increase in the amount of interest capitalized on land under development. 22 112 HOMEBUILDING OPERATIONAL DATA --------------------------------------------------------------- New Orders (Units) % Closings (Units) % 1999 1998 Change 1999 1998 Change --------------------------------------------------------------- North 2,917 2,776 5 2,801 2,670 5 South 5,235 4,205 25 4,981 3,877 28 West 2,256 2,449 (8) 2,411 2,447 (1) ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total 10,408 9,430 10 10,193 8,994 13 --------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding Contracts Outstanding Contracts December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dollars Dollars % in Average in Average Units Change Millions Price Units Millions Price -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- North 1,211 11 $ 227 $187,000 1,095 $ 213 $194,000 South 2,068 14 361 174,000 1,814 312 172,000 West 388 (29) 103 266,000 543 128 235,000 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total 3,667 6 $ 691 $188,000 3,452 $ 653 $189,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New orders increased 10 percent in 1999, compared to 1998. In the West region, sales were down primarily due to an exit from the Portland and Salt Lake markets. As of December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding contracts for 3,667 units, an increase of 6 percent from year-end 1998, due to the increase in new orders during the year. Outstanding contracts represent the Company's backlog of sold but not closed homes, which are generally built and closed, subject to cancellation, over the subsequent two quarters. The $691 million value of outstanding contracts increased 6 percent from year-end 1998. FINANCIAL SERVICES SEGMENT Revenues and expenses of the Company's financial services segment are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands): 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------ Retail revenues: Interest and net origination fees $ 5,595 $ 7,524 $ 7,651 Gains on sales of mortgages and servicing rights 17,598 22,667 21,968 Loan servicing 1,581 7,675 24,464 Title/escrow 9,036 8,723 6,394 ------- ------- ------- Total retail revenues 33,810 46,589 60,477 Revenues from investment operations 9,776 13,796 16,452 ------- ------- ------- Total revenues $43,586 $60,385 $76,929 Expenses: General and administrative 21,905 32,023 43,454 Interest 9,843 16,574 17,890 ------- ------- ------- Total expenses 31,748 48,597 61,344 ------- ------- ------- Pretax earnings $11,838 $11,788 $15,585 ------------------------------------------------------------ Pretax earnings by line of business were as follows (amounts in thousands): 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------ Retail $ 9,180 $ 7,915 $10,093 Investments 2,658 3,873 5,492 ------- ------- ------- Total $11,838 $11,788 $15,585 ------------------------------------------------------------ FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONAL DATA 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------- Retail operations: Number of mortgage originations 7,106 8,412 7,248 Dollars (in millions) $1,100 $1,200 $1,005 Percent of total originations from Ryland Homes 68% 70% 66% Investment operations: Portfolio average balance (in millions) $ 98 $ 139 $ 153 ------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues and general and administrative expenses for the financial services segment decreased for the year ended December 31, 1999, compared with 1998. The decreases were primarily due to a decline in loan servicing operations which were related to loan servicing portfolio sales in the first quarter of 1998 and a decrease in originations. An increase in profitability per loan more than offset the effect of lower originations and reduced servicing income. Revenues and general and administrative expenses for financial services decreased for the year ended 1998, compared with 1997, due in part to a decline in loan servicing operations which were related to loan servicing portfolio sales in 1997 and during the first quarter of 1998. 23 113 Interest expense decreased 41 percent for the year ended December 31, 1999, compared with 1998, primarily due to a decrease in the warehouse holding period for mortgage loans before they were sold in the secondary market and a lower investment portfolio balance. Interest expense decreased 7 per cent for the year ended 1998, compared with 1997, primarily due to a decrease in the warehouse holding period for mortgage loans before they were sold in the secondary market. Retail operations include residential mortgage origination, loan servicing, title, escrow and homeowners insurance services for retail customers. Retail operations reported pretax earnings of $9.2 million for 1999, compared with $7.9 million for 1998 and $10.1 million for 1997. The Company sold the majority of its loan servicing portfolio in the first quarter of 1998 and realized a $6.1 million pretax gain, net of expenses and liabilities related to the sale of servicing. Mortgage originations decreased in 1999 by 16 percent from 1998 primarily due to a decrease in third-party originations, partially offset by a higher closing volume from homebuilder originations. The decrease in 1999 from 1998 was primarily attributable to the Company's decision to exit certain third-party origination markets. The number of mortgage originations for 1998 increased by 16 percent from 1997 due to a higher closing volume from homebuilder loan originations and higher refinancing activity. Investment operations holds certain assets, primarily mortgage-backed securities, which were obtained as a result of the exercise of redemption rights on various mortgage-backed bonds previously owned by the Company's limited-purpose subsidiaries. Pretax earnings from investment operations were $2.7 million for 1999, compared with $3.9 million for 1998 and $5.5 million for 1997. Pretax earnings decreased $1.2 million in 1999, compared with 1998, primarily due to a lower average portfolio balance which resulted in a decline in interest and other income. The decline in 1998 was also due to a lower average portfolio balance which resulted in a decline in interest income, and due to the fact that 1997 results included $0.8 million of other income related to the redemption of certain securities. FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY Cash requirements for the Company's homebuilding and financial services segments are generally provided from outside borrowings and internally generated funds. The Company believes that its current sources of cash are sufficient to finance its current requirements. The homebuilding segment's borrowings include senior notes, senior subordinated notes, an unsecured revolving credit facility and nonrecourse secured notes payable. Senior and senior subordinated notes outstanding totaled $308 million as of December 31, 1999 and 1998. The Company uses its unsecured revolving credit facility to finance increases in its homebuilding inventory and working capital. In October 1999, the Company increased its bank revolving credit agreement from $300 million to $375 million. This new facility will mature in October 2003. There was $70 million in outstanding borrowings under this facility as of December 31, 1999, and no outstanding borrowings under this facility as of December 31, 1998. The Company had letters of credit outstanding under this facility totaling $49 million at December 31, 1999, and $34 million at December 31, 1998. To finance land purchases, the Company may also use seller-financed, nonrecourse secured notes payable. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, there were no material outstanding seller-financed notes payable. Housing inventories increased to $823 million as of December 31, 1999, from $642 million as of December 31, 1998. This increase reflects a higher sold inventory, related to the increase in year-end backlog, and an increase in land under development and improved lots commensurate with growth. The increase in inventory was funded with internally generated funds and borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The financial services segment uses cash generated from operations and borrowing arrangements to finance its operations. The financial services segment renewed its three-year bank credit facility, which provides up to $200 million for mortgage warehouse funding and matures in May 2002. Other borrowing arrangements as of December 31, 1999, included repurchase agreement facilities aggregating $150 million and a $35 million revolving credit facility used to finance investment portfolio securities. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, combined borrowings of the financial services segment outstanding under all agreements were $157 million and $223 million, respectively. Mortgage loans, notes receivable and mortgage-backed securities held by the limited-purpose subsidiaries were pledged as collateral for previously issued mortgage-backed bonds, the terms of which provided for the retirement of all bonds from the proceeds of the collateral. The source of cash for the bond payments was cash received from the mortgage loans, notes receivable and mortgage-backed securities. The Ryland Group has not guaranteed the debt of either the financial services segment or the limited-purpose subsidiaries. During 1999, the Company repurchased approximately 1,188,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at a cost of approximately $27 million. As of December 31, 1999, the Company had Board authorization to repurchase up to an additional 770,200 shares of its outstanding common stock. In addition, in February 2000, the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to one million shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company's stock repurchase program has been funded through internally generated funds. 24 114 YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE The Company did not experience any disruptions to its systems or business related to the Year 2000 remediation. The Company completed its Year 2000 remediation efforts, and its business systems are Year 2000 compliant. The costs of achieving Year 2000 compliance aggregated between $1 to $2 million. MARKET RISK SUMMARY The following table provides information about the Company's significant financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Weighted-average variable rates are based on implied forward rates as of the reporting date. INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY Principal Amount by Expected Maturity Fair Value (dollars in thousands) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 THEREAFTER TOTAL 12/31/99 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOMEBUILDING Liabilities Long-term debt (fixed rate) $ 8,000 $100,000 $ 200,000 $308,000 $295,080 Average interest rate 10.5% 9.6% 9.4% 9.5% Long-term debt (variable rate) $ 70,000 1 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 Average interest rate Various 2 Various 2 FINANCIAL SERVICES Assets Mortgage loans, held-for-sale (fixed rate) $ 30,913 $ 30,913 $ 31,398 Average interest rate 6.2% 6.2% Mortgage loans, held-for-sale (variable rate) $ 9,607 $ 9,607 $ 9,758 Average interest rate 7.2% 7.2% Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale $ 6,508 $ 4,983 $ 3,824 $ 2,933 $ 2,252 $ 7,617 $ 28,117 $ 29,823 Average interest rate 9.3% 9.4% 9.4% 9.5% 9.5% 9.6% 9.5% Mortgage-backed securities, held-to-maturity $ 4,036 $ 2,949 $ 2,158 $ 1,582 $ 1,161 $ 3,248 $ 15,134 $ 15,911 Average interest rate 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.8% 8.8% 8.7% Notes receivable, whole loans and funds held by trustee $ 13,356 $10,028 $ 7,549 $ 5,689 $ 4,291 $13,379 $ 54,292 $ 57,433 Average interest rate 9.2% 9.2% 9.2% 9.3% 9.3% 9.4% 9.3% Liabilities Short-term notes payable (variable rate) $ 97,234 $ 60,224 3 $157,458 $157,458 Average interest rate Various 2 Various 2 Various 2 Off balance sheet financial instruments Forward-delivery contracts: Notional amount $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 298 Average interest rate 7.3% 7.3% Commitments to originate mortgage loans: Notional amount $ 18,880 $ 18,880 $ 3,292 Average interest rate 7.7% 7.7% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Includes borrowings under the unsecured revolving credit facility, which expires in 2003. The Company does not represent that such borrowings will be outstanding until 2003. 2. Variable interest rate available to the Company is based upon LIBOR, Federal Funds or Prime Rate plus the specified margin over LIBOR, Federal Funds or Prime Rate. 3. Includes borrowings under the mortgage warehouse facility. The Company does not represent such borrowings will be outstanding until 2002. 25 115 Interest rate risk is the primary market risk facing the Company. Interest rate risk not only arises principally in the Company's financial services segment, but also in respect to the homebuilding segment's long-term debt. The Company enters into forward-delivery contracts and may, at times, use other hedging contracts to mitigate its exposure to movements in interest rates on mortgage loan commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale. The selection of these hedging contracts is based upon a marketing strategy which establishes a risk tolerance level. The major factors influencing the use of hedging contracts include general market conditions, interest rates, types of mortgages originated and the percentage of mortgage loan commitments expected to be funded. The market risk assumed while holding the hedging contracts generally mitigates the market risk associated with mortgage loan commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale. In managing interest rate risk, the Company does not speculate on the direction of interest rates. Although collateral for bonds payable and bonds payable of the limited-purpose subsidiaries are subject to interest rate risk, the Company has not guaranteed nor is otherwise obligated with respect to these bond issues and, therefore, has no risk of loss. Note: Certain statements in this annual report may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on various factors and assumptions that include risks and uncertainties, the completion and profitability of sales reported, the market for homes generally and in areas where the Company operates, the availability and cost of land, changes in economic conditions and interest rates, availability and increases in raw material and labor costs, consumer confidence, government regulations, and general competitive and industry related factors, all or each of which may cause actual results to differ materially. 26 116 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Earnings Year ended December 31, (amounts in thousands, except share data) 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REVENUES Homebuilding: Residential revenue $ 1,937,387 $ 1,664,267 $ 1,527,107 Other revenue 21,445 30,238 30,219 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total homebuilding revenue 1,958,832 1,694,505 1,557,326 Financial services 43,586 60,385 76,929 Limited-purpose subsidiaries 6,848 10,598 15,551 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total revenues 2,009,266 1,765,488 1,649,806 EXPENSES Homebuilding: Cost of sales 1,633,094 1,428,763 1,346,141 Selling, general and administrative 193,193 168,004 152,071 Interest 11,715 17,681 23,964 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total homebuilding expenses 1,838,002 1,614,448 1,522,176 Financial services: General and administrative 21,905 32,023 43,454 Interest 9,843 16,574 17,890 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total financial services expenses 31,748 48,597 61,344 Limited-purpose subsidiaries 6,848 10,598 15,551 Corporate 23,332 16,687 14,265 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total expenses 1,899,930 1,690,330 1,613,336 Earnings before taxes and extraordinary item 109,336 75,158 36,470 Tax expense 42,641 31,566 14,588 ------------ ------------ ------------ NET EARNINGS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 66,695 43,592 21,882 Extraordinary item-- loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of taxes of $2,217) 0 (3,326) 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ NET EARNINGS $ 66,695 $ 40,266 $ 21,882 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preferred dividends $ 831 $ 1,000 $ 1,630 Net earnings applicable to common stockholders $ 65,864 $ 39,266 $ 20,252 NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Basic: Net earnings before extraordinary item $ 4.49 $ 2.90 $ 1.33 Extraordinary item 0 (0.23) 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ Net earnings per common share $ 4.49 $ 2.67 $ 1.33 Diluted: Net earnings before extraordinary item $ 4.30 $ 2.79 $ 1.32 Extraordinary item 0 (0.21) 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ Net earnings per common share $ 4.30 $ 2.58 $ 1.32 Average common shares outstanding: Basic 14,678,925 14,709,404 15,227,829 Diluted 15,505,382 15,603,312 15,405,067 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 27 117 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, (amounts in thousands, except share data) 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Homebuilding: Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,297 $ 48,100 Housing inventories: Homes under construction 432,735 373,012 Land under development and improved lots 389,946 268,750 ---------- ---------- Total inventories 822,681 641,762 Property, plant and equipment 26,619 26,818 Purchase price in excess of net assets acquired 21,710 23,473 Other assets 48,064 38,515 ---------- ---------- 955,371 778,668 Financial Services: Cash and cash equivalents 33,629 1,684 Mortgage loans, held-for-sale 40,520 158,611 Mortgage-backed securities and notes receivable 99,249 111,654 Other assets 16,326 14,734 ---------- ---------- 189,724 286,683 Other Assets: Collateral for bonds payable of limited-purpose subsidiaries 39,633 92,403 Net deferred taxes 32,134 31,384 Other 31,461 26,260 ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS $1,248,323 $1,215,398 LIABILITIES Homebuilding: Accounts payable and other liabilities $ 208,133 $ 173,370 Long-term debt 378,000 308,152 ---------- ---------- 586,133 481,522 Financial Services: Accounts payable and other liabilities 7,211 16,473 Short-term notes payable 157,458 223,058 ---------- ---------- 164,669 239,531 Other Liabilities: Bonds payable of limited-purpose subsidiaries 37,339 87,980 Other 73,645 60,082 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 861,786 869,115 ---------- ---------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Convertible preferred stock, $1 par value: Authorized-- 1,400,000 shares Issued-- 350,137 shares (416,744 for 1998) 350 417 Common stock, $1 par value: Authorized -- 78,600,000 shares Issued-- 13,850,819 shares (14,751,753 for 1998) 13,851 14,752 Paid-in capital 71,730 93,193 Retained earnings 299,547 236,011 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,059 1,910 ---------- ---------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 386,537 346,283 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,248,323 $1,215,398 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 28 118 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ACCUMULATED OTHER TOTAL PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE DUE FROM STOCKHOLDERS' (amounts in thousands, except share data) STOCK STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS INCOME RSOP TRUST EQUITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 1997 $862 $15,853 $116,652 $184,678 $2,758 $(10,354) $310,449 Comprehensive income: Net earnings 21,882 21,882 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized gains/(losses) on mortgage- backed securities, net of taxes of $(184) (276) (276) Total comprehensive income 21,606 Preferred stock dividends (per share $2.21) (1,630) (1,630) Common stock dividends (per share $0.27) (4,155) (4,155) Repurchase of common stock (1,689) (23,824) (25,513) Conversions of preferred stock (110) 110 (1,474) (1,474) Retirement of preferred stock and related RSOP debt (249) (9,293) (1,850) 11,392 0 Reclassification of preferred paid-in capital and related RSOP receivable 2,400 (6,037) (3,637) RSOP debt repayments 4,999 4,999 Employee stock plans (248,017 shares) 248 4,041 189 4,478 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 503 14,522 88,502 199,114 2,482 0 305,123 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Comprehensive income: Net earnings 40,266 40,266 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized gains/(losses) on mortgage- backed securities, net of taxes of $(381) (572) (572) Total comprehensive income 39,694 Preferred stock dividends (per share $2.21) (1,000) (1,000) Common stock dividends (per share $0.16) (2,369) (2,369) Repurchase of common stock (353) (6,676) (7,029) Conversions and retirements of preferred stock (86) 73 (1,446) (1,459) Reclassification of preferred paid-in capital 3,242 3,242 Employee stock plans (509,580 shares) 510 9,571 10,081 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 417 14,752 93,193 236,011 1,910 0 346,283 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Comprehensive income: Net earnings 66,695 66,695 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized gains/(losses) on mortgage- backed securities, net of taxes of $(543) (851) (851) Total comprehensive income 65,844 Preferred stock dividends (per share $2.21) (831) (831) Common stock dividends (per share $0.16) (2,328) (2,328) Repurchase of common stock (1,188) (25,938) (27,126) Conversions and retirements of preferred stock (67) 63 (896) (900) Reclassification of preferred paid-in capital 612 612 Employee stock plans (223,800 shares) 224 4,759 4,983 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 $350 $13,851 $ 71,730 $299,547 $1,059 $ 0 $386,537 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 29 119 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 1999 1998 1997 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net earnings $ 66,695 $ 40,266 $ 21,882 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 28,010 25,586 31,396 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 5,543 0 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition: (Increase) decrease in inventories (178,590) (67,828) 19,759 Net change in other assets, payables and other liabilities 34,971 95,272 31,657 Decrease (increase) in mortgage loans held-for-sale 118,091 41,246 (19,708) Other operating activities, net (10,039) 354 (849) --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 59,138 140,439 84,137 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net additions to property, plant and equipment (29,026) (22,734) (17,568) Principal reduction of mortgage collateral 28,940 39,887 41,537 Net principal reduction of mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale 11,629 10,899 11,969 Sales of mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale 0 10,935 2,222 Net principal reduction of mortgage-backed securities, held-to-maturity 15,689 19,942 15,064 Decrease (increase) in funds held by trustee 7,843 8,796 (6,808) Acquisition of The Regency Organization 0 (17,885) 0 Other investing activities, net (232) 767 239 --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by investing activities 34,843 50,607 46,655 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash proceeds of long-term debt 70,000 98,955 2,475 Reduction of long-term debt (152) (106,836) (46,522) (Decrease) increase in short-term notes payable (65,600) (117,574) 14,982 Bond principal payments (51,883) (50,162) (71,009) Common and preferred stock dividends (3,249) (3,399) (7,320) Common stock repurchases (27,126) (7,028) (25,513) Otherfinancing activities, net 4,171 8,651 9,538 --------- --------- --------- Net cash used for financing activities (73,839) (177,393) (123,369) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 20,142 13,653 7,423 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 49,784 36,131 28,708 --------- --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 69,926 $ 49,784 $ 36,131 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest) $ 53,518 $ 50,866 $ 54,452 Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds) $ 40,683 $ 19,143 $ 5,887 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 30 120 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (amounts in thousands, except share data, unless otherwise noted) NOTE A: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Ryland Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries ("the Company"). Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in the consolidated statements of prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 1999 presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts re ported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Per Share Data Basic net earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings, after considering preferred stock dividend requirements, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net earnings per common share additionally gives effect to dilutive common stock equivalent shares, including the assumed conversion of preferred shares held by The Ryland Group Retirement Savings Opportunity Plan Trust ("RSOP Trust") into common stock. The effect of the RSOP Trust was dilutive for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the conversion of preferred shares was not assumed due to an anti-dilutive effect. Income Taxes The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. Certain items of income and expense are included in one period for financial reporting purposes and another for income tax purposes. Deferred income taxes are provided in recognition of these differences. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on enacted tax rates and are subsequently adjusted for changes in these rates. A change in deferred tax assets or liabilities results in a charge or credit to deferred tax expense. Homebuilding Revenues Homebuilding revenues are recognized when home sales are closed and title passes to the customer. Service Liabilities Service and warranty costs are estimated and accrued at the time a home closes. Housing Inventories Housing inventories consist principally of homes under construction and land under development and improved lots. Inventories to be held and used are stated at cost, unless a community is determined to be impaired, in which case the impaired inventories are written down to fair value. Write-downs of impaired inventories to fair value are recorded as adjustments to the cost basis of the respective inventory. Inventories to be disposed of are stated at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell and are reported net of valuation reserves. Valuation reserves related to inventories to be disposed of amounted to $3.6 million at December 31, 1999, and $6.2 million at December 31, 1998. The net carrying value of the related inventories amounted to $6.0 million and $16.2 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Costs of inventory include direct costs of land, material acquisition, home construction and related direct overhead expenses. Interest and taxes are capitalized during the land development stage. The costs of acquiring and developing land and constructing certain related amenities are allocated to the parcels to which these costs relate. The following table is a summary of capitalized interest: 1999 1998 -------------------------------------------------------------- Capitalized interest as of January 1, $ 21,600 $ 23,644 Interest capitalized 24,397 18,601 Interest amortized to cost of sales (19,027) (20,645) -------- -------- Capitalized interest as of December 31, $ 26,970 $ 21,600 -------------------------------------------------------------- Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, which includes model home furnishings, are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided for, principally, by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Model home furnishings are amortized over the life of the community as homes are closed. Purchase Price in Excess of Net Assets Acquired Costs in excess of net assets of acquired businesses (goodwill) are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives for periods of up to 30 years. The Company periodically evaluates the businesses to which goodwill relates, on an undiscounted cash flow method, in order to assess whether the carrying value of goodwill has not been impaired. 31 121 Mortgage Loans Held-For-Sale Mortgage loans held-for-sale are reported net of discounts and are valued at the lower of cost or market determined on an aggregate basis. Any gain or loss on the sale of the loans is recognized at the time of sale. Mortgage-Backed Securities The Company classifies its mortgage-backed securities into two categories: held-to-maturity and available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of these securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designations as of each balance sheet date. Mortgage-backed securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities classified as held-to-maturity are stated at amortized cost. Securities classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity. Loan Origination Fees, Costs and Mortgage Discounts Loan origination fees, net of related direct origination costs, and loan discount points are deferred as an adjustment to the carrying value of related mortgage loans held-for-sale and are recognized in income upon the sale of the mortgage loans. Hedging Contracts The Company enters into forward-delivery contracts, options on forward-delivery contracts, futures contracts and options on futures contracts, as an end user, for the purpose of minimizing its exposure to movements in interest rates on mortgage loan commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale. These contracts primarily represent commitments or options to purchase or sell mortgages or securities, generally within 90 days and at a specified price or yield. Forward-delivery contracts and futures are commitments only and, as such, are not recorded on the Company's balance sheet or statement of earnings. Option premiums are deferred when paid and recognized as an adjustment to gains on sales of mortgages over the lives of the options on a straight-line basis. Changes in the fair value of contracts are deferred and included in mortgage loans held-for-sale. Changes in fair value are recognized in income as an adjustment to gains on sales of mortgages when the mortgages and securities are sold. The Company entered into an interest rate swap and collar agreement to moderate the interest rate risks inherent in the financing of its investment securities. During the term of the agreement, net settlements were accrued and recognized as an adjustment to interest expense. The agreement was not required to be marked to market and, therefore, was not recorded on the Company's balance sheet. Mortgage Servicing Rights Retained mortgage servicing rights on originated loans were capitalized by allocating the total cost of the mortgage loans between the mortgage servicing rights and the loans based on their relative fair values. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing revenue. As of December 31, 1999, the Company no longer services mortgage loans. Stock-Based Compensation The Company has elected to follow the intrinsic value method to account for compensation expense which is related to the award of stock options and to furnish the pro forma disclosures required under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (FAS 123), "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation." Since stock option awards are granted at prices no less than the fair-market value of the shares at the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. New Accounting Pronouncements FAS 133 In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (FAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." In June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board delayed, for one year, the effective date of FAS 133 to all years beginning after June 15, 2000. FAS 133 requires all derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and establishes new accounting procedures for hedges that will effect the timing of recognition and the manner in which hedging gains and losses are recognized in the Company's financial statements. The Company has not completed its evaluation of FAS 133; however, management does not anticipate that the adoption of FAS 133 will have a material impact on the Com pany's earnings or financial position. The Company currently expects to adopt FAS 133 on January 1, 2001. 32 122 NOTE B: EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share before extraordinary item: 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Numerator: Net earnings before extraordinary item $ 66,695 $ 43,592 $ 21,882 Preferred stock dividends (831) (1,000) (1,630) ------------ ------------ ------------ Numerator for basic earnings per share-- earnings before extraordinary item available to common stockholders 65,864 42,592 20,252 Effect of dilutive securities-- preferred stock dividends 831 1,000 0 ------------ ------------ ------------ Numerator for diluted earnings per share-- earnings before extraordinary item available to common stockholders $ 66,695 $ 43,592 $ 20,252 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share-- weighted-average shares 14,678,925 14,709,404 15,227,829 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 292,580 316,640 69,577 Conversion of preferred shares 384,255 463,374 0 Equity incentive plan 149,622 113,894 107,661 ------------ ------------ ------------ Dilutive potential common shares 826,457 893,908 177,238 Denominator for diluted earnings per share-- adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 15,505,382 15,603,312 15,405,067 BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Net earnings per share before extraordinary item $ 4.49 $ 2.90 $ 1.33 DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Net earnings per share before extraordinary item $ 4.30 $ 2.79 $ 1.32 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The assumed conversion of preferred shares was dilutive for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the conversion of preferred shares was not assumed due to an anti-dilutive effect. NOTE C: SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is a leading national homebuilder and mortgage-relatedfinancial servicesfirm. As one of the largest single-family on-site homebuilders in the United States, the Company builds homes in 21 markets. The Company's homebuilding segment specializes in the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached housing. The financial services segment provides mortgage-related products and services for retail customers, including loan origination, title, escrow and homeowners insurance services, and also conducts investment activities. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on a number of factors, including segment pretax earnings. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (see Note A). Certain corporate expenses are allocated to the homebuilding and financial services segments. In addition, amounts related to the limited-purpose subsidiaries are combined with corporate expenses and corporate assets in the following table as "Other." 1999 1998 1997 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues Homebuilding $ 1,958,832 $ 1,694,505 $ 1,557,326 Financial services 43,586 60,385 76,929 Other 6,848 10,598 15,551 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 2,009,266 $ 1,765,488 $ 1,649,806 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pretax Earnings Homebuilding $ 120,830 $ 80,057 $ 35,150 Financial services 11,838 11,788 15,585 Corporate and other (23,332) (16,687) (14,265) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 109,336 $ 75,158 $ 36,470 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Depreciation and Amortization Homebuilding $ 23,398 $ 23,166 $ 23,479 Financial services 810 895 5,901 Corporate and other 3,802 1,525 2,016 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 28,010 $ 25,586 $ 31,396 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Identifiable Assets Homebuilding $ 955,371 $ 778,668 $ 671,229 Financial services 189,724 286,683 410,902 Corporate and other 103,228 150,047 201,278 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 1,248,323 $ 1,215,398 $ 1,283,409 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 33 123 NOTE D: ASSETS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND LIMITED-PURPOSE SUBSIDIARIES Financial Services Mortgage loans held-for-sale consist of loans collateralized by first mortgages or first deeds of trust on single-family attached or detached homes. Mortgage-backed securities and notes receivable consist of GNMA certificates, FNMA mortgage pass-through certificates, FHLMC participation certificates, notes receivable secured by mortgage-backed securities, whole loans and funds held by trustee. During the first quarter of 1998, the Company sold the majority of its loan servicing portfolio. The Company realized a $6.1 million pre-tax gain, net of expenses and liabilities, related to the sale of servicing. During 1999, the Company sold the remaining portion of its loan servicing portfolio. At December 31, 1998, the loan servicing portfolio consisted of approximately 2,500 loans, with a principal balance of $301 million. Limited-Purpose Subsidiaries Collateral for bonds payable consists of mortgage-backed securities, notes receivable secured by mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans, fixed-rate mortgage loans, and funds held by trustee. Mortgage-backed securities consist of GNMA certificates, FNMA mortgage pass-through certificates and FHLMC participation certificates. All principal and interest on collateral is remitted directly to a trustee and is available for payment on the bonds. The components of collateral for bonds payable at December 31 are summarized as follows: 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------- Mortgage-backed securities $27,092 $59,915 Notes receivable 4,019 15,423 Mortgage loans 2,893 4,699 Funds held by trustee 5,838 13,681 Mortgage discounts (209) (1,315) ------- ------- Total $39,633 $92,403 ------------------------------------------------------------- Neither the Company nor its homebuilding and financial services subsidiaries have guaranteed or are otherwise obligated with respect to these bond issues. Mortgage-Backed Securities: Unrealized Gains and Losses Mortgage-backed securities are held by the financial services segment and reported in the balance sheet caption, "Mortgage-backed securities and notes receivable." They are also held by the limited-purpose subsidiaries and reported in the balance sheet caption, "Collateral for bonds payable." The following is a consolidated summary of mortgage-backed securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of: GROSS GROSS AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED COST GAINS LOSSES FAIR VALUE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 1999 Available-for-sale $ 28,962 $ 1,953 $ 215 $ 30,700 Held-to-maturity 41,331 2,352 0 43,683 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 70,293 $ 4,305 $ 215 $ 74,383 December 31, 1998 Available-for-sale $ 40,802 $ 3,299 $ 116 $ 43,985 Held-to-maturity 56,463 4,642 0 61,105 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 97,265 $ 7,941 $ 116 $105,090 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE E: FINANCIAL SERVICES SHORT-TERM NOTES PAYABLE Financial services had outstanding borrowings at December 31 as follows: 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------- Mortgage warehouse facility $ 60,224 $106,699 Repurchase agreements 77,619 64,320 Revolving credit agreement 19,615 52,039 -------- -------- Total outstanding borrowings $157,458 $223,058 ------------------------------------------------------------- The financial services segment renewed its three-year bank credit facility, which provides up to $200 million for mortgage warehouse funding and matures in May 2002. Borrowings outstanding under this bank facility totaling $60,224 at December 31, 1999, were collateralized by mortgage loans held-for-sale and cash proceeds from loan sales totaling $72,876. Borrowings outstanding under this bank facility totaling $106,699 at December 31, 1998, were collateralized by mortgage loans held-for-sale with outstanding principal balances of $121,079. The effective interest rates on these borrowings were 3.4 percent, 4.1 percent and 3.0 percent for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The agreement contains certain financial covenants, which the Company met at December 31, 1999. 34 124 The repurchase agreements represent short-term borrowings of $77,619 and $64,320 in 1999 and 1998, respectively, that are collateralized by mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and investments in securities issued by one of the Company's limited-purpose subsidiaries. The outstanding collateral balances at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $78,554 and $64,129, respectively. As of December 31, 1999, $30 million of the Company's variable-rate short-term borrowings had been effectively converted by interest rate swap-and-collar agreements to fixed-rate borrowings. The notional amount of the swap-and-collar agreements declined to $30 million in 1999 and will expire in October 2000. Effective interest rates on the repurchase agreements, including the effect of the interest rate swap-and-collar agreements, were 3.7 percent, 5.9 percent and 6.0 percent for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In March 1999, the Company renewed and extended a revolving credit facility used to finance investment securities in the financial services segment. The facility, previously $100 million, was renewed at $50 million and was reduced by $5 million quarterly to a base of $35 million at December 31, 1999. The agreement extends through March 2000, bears interest at market rates and is collateralized by investment portfolio securities. Borrowings outstanding under this facility, totaling $19,615 and $52,039, were collateralized by investment portfolio securities with principal balances of $20,025 and $52,700 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The weighted-average interest rates at the end of the period on all short-term borrowings were 5.6 percent and 5.3 percent for 1999 and 1998, respectively. The weighted-average interest rates during the period on all short-term borrowings were 3.6 percent, 5.2 percent and 4.6 percent for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. NOTE F: OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RELATED TO MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATIONS The Company is a party to financial instruments in the normal course of business. The financial services segment uses financial instruments to meet the financing needs of its customers and reduce its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and market risk not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has no derivative financial instruments that are held for trading purposes. The contract or notional amounts of these financial instruments as of December 31 were as follows: 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------- Commitments to originate mortgage loans $18,880 $ 33,859 Hedging contracts: Forward-delivery contracts $30,000 $163,000 Others 5,000 4,000 ------------------------------------------------------------- In addition, to protect against exposure to interest rate fluctuations on mortgage loan commitments, the Company contracted with various parties to deliver $69,286 and $12,308 in adjustable and fixed-rate mortgage loans at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, for a specified price on a best-efforts basis. Commitments to originate mortgage loans represent loan commitments with customers at market rates up to 120 days before settlement. Loan commitments have no carrying value on the balance sheet. These commitments expose the Company to market risk as a result of increases in mortgage interest rates. The amount of risk is limited to the difference between the contract price and current market value, and it is mitigated by fees collected from the customer and by the Company's hedging activities. Loan commitments had interest rates ranging from 6.5 percent to 12.1 percent as of December 31, 1999, and 6.0 percent to 10.3 percent as of December 31, 1998. Hedging contracts are regularly entered into by the Company for the purpose of mitigating its exposure to movements in interest rates on mortgage loan commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale. The selection of these hedging contracts is based upon the Company's secondary marketing strategy, which establishes a risk tolerance level. The major factors influencing the use of the various hedging contracts include general market conditions, interest rate, types of mortgages originated and the percentage of mortgage loan commitments expected to be funded. The market risk assumed while holding the hedging contracts generally mitigates the market risk associated with the mortgage loan commitments and mortgage loans held-for-sale. The Company is exposed to credit related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to certain hedging contracts. Credit risk is limited to those instances where the Company is in a net unrealized gain position. The Company manages this credit risk by entering into agreements with counterparties meeting its credit standards and by monitoring position limits. 35 125 NOTE G: FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company's financial instruments, both on and off the balance sheet, are held for purposes other than trading. The fair values of these financial instruments are based on quoted market prices, where available, or are estimated using present value or other valuation techniques. Estimated fair values are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of cash flows. In that regard, derived fair-value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, cannot be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. The table below sets forth the carrying values and fair values of the Company's financial instruments, except for those financial instruments noted below for which the carrying values approximate fair values at the end of the year. It excludes non-financial instruments and, accordingly, the aggregate fair-value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------- CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOMEBUILDING Liabilities Senior notes $ 108,000 $ 111,080 $ 108,000 $ 116,140 Senior subordinated notes 200,000 184,000 200,000 197,000 FINANCIAL SERVICES Assets Mortgage loans, held-for-sale $ 40,520 $ 41,156 $ 158,611 $ 161,030 Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale 29,823 29,823 36,414 36,414 Mortgage-backed securities, held-to-maturity 15,134 15,911 4,826 5,147 Notes receivable, whole loans and funds held by trustee 54,292 57,433 70,414 76,224 Off-balance sheet financial instruments Commitments to originate mortgage loans -- 3,292 -- 155 Forward-delivery contracts -- 298 -- (441) Other hedging contracts -- (45) -- (404) OTHER ASSETS Collateral for bonds payable of the limited-purpose subsidiaries $ 39,633 $ 41,605 $ 92,403 $ 98,341 OTHER LIABILITIES Bonds payable of the limited-purpose subsidiaries $ 37,339 $ 41,045 $ 87,980 $ 97,344 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company used the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair values: o Cash and cash equivalents, secured notes payable, loan servicing receivables, funds held by trustee, revolving credit agreements and short-term notes payable: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet approximate fair values. o Senior notes, senior subordinated notes, mortgage loans held-for-sale, mortgage-backed securities, notes receivable and whole loans, various hedging contracts if settled on December 31, 1999 and 1998, and mortgage loan com mitments: The fair values of these financial instruments are based on quoted market prices for similar financial instruments. 36 126 NOTE H: LIMITED-PURPOSE SUBSIDIARIES' BONDS PAYABLE The Company's limited-purpose subsidiaries no longer issue mortgage-backed bonds and mortgage-participation securities. Previously, they issued mortgage-backed bonds, and the Com pany retained residual interests in some of these bonds. Payments are made on the bonds on a scheduled basis in amounts relating to corresponding payments received on the underlying mortgage collateral. The following table sets forth information with respect to the limited-purpose subsidiaries' bonds payable outstanding at December 31: 1999 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds payable, net of discounts: 1999--$1,276; 1998--$2,517 $37,339 $87,980 Range of interest rates 7.25%-12.625% 7.25%-12.625% Stated maturities 2009-2019 2006-2019 --------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE I: LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following: December 31, 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------- Senior subordinated notes $200,000 $200,000 Senior notes 108,000 108,000 Revolving credit facility and other 70,000 152 -------- -------- $378,000 $308,152 ------------------------------------------------------------- During October 1999, the Company increased its unsecured revolving credit facility from $300 million to $375 million. This new facility will mature in October 2003. Borrowings under this agreement bear interest at variable short-term rates. The effective interest rate was 6.8 percent for 1999 and 1998 and 7.1 percent for 1997. At December 31, 1999, the Company had $70 million of borrowings under the credit agreement at an average rate of 7.7 percent. There were no amounts outstanding under this agreement at December 31, 1998. The Company has $100 million of 9.625 percent senior subordi nated notes outstanding, due June 2004, with interest payable semiannually, which may be redeemed at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 1, 2000. The Company has $100 million of 8.25 percent senior subordinated notes, due April 2008, with interest payable semiannually, which may be redeemed at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 1, 2003. In July 1998, the Company redeemed $100 million of 10.5 percent senior subordinated notes due 2002 at the stated call price of 103.94 percent of par. As a result, the Company recognized an extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in 1998 of $3.3 million (net of a $2.2 million income tax benefit). Senior subordinated notes are subordinated to all existing and future senior debt of the Company. The Company has $100 million of 10.5 percent senior notes due July 2006, with interest payable semiannually, which may be redeemed at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after July 1, 2001. At December 31, 1999, the Company also had $8 million of senior notes bearing a fixed rate of 10.5 percent which mature in August 2000. Maturities of long-term debt for the nextfive years are as follows: 2000-$8,000; 2001 through 2002-$0; 2003-$70,000; 2004-$100,000. The bank credit agreement, senior subordinated indenture agreements and senior note agreements contain certain financial covenants. Under the loan covenants, the Company had $93.0 million of retained earnings available for dividends at December 31, 1999. At December 31, 1999, the Company was in compliance with its covenants. NOTE J: INCOME TAXES The Company's expense for income taxes is summarized as follows: Years Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------- Current: Federal $36,633 $22,453 $14,931 State 6,335 4,491 3,167 ------- ------- ------- Total current 42,968 26,944 18,098 Deferred: Federal (279) 3,852 (2,896) State (48) 770 (614) ------- ------- ------- Total deferred (327) 4,622 (3,510) ------- ------- ------- Total expense $42,641 $31,566 $14,588 ------------------------------------------------------------- The following table reconciles the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective income tax rate: Years Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------ Income taxes at federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State income taxes, net of federal tax 4.0 4.5 4.5 Other, net 0.0 2.5 0.5 ---- ---- ---- Effective rate 39.0% 42.0% 40.0% ------------------------------------------------------------ 37 127 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 were as follows: 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: Inventory valuation differences, operating reserves and accruals $34,297 $35,501 Other 1,693 1,863 ------- ------- Total deferred tax assets 35,990 37,364 Deferred tax liabilities: Gross profit from sales reported on the installment method (1,581) (2,377) Deferred gains (519) (1,830) Other (1,756) (1,773) ------- ------- Total deferred tax liabilities (3,856) (5,980) ------- ------- Net deferred tax asset $32,134 $31,384 ------------------------------------------------------------- The Company has determined that no valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset is required due to tax carrybacks currently available. The Company had a current tax liability of $11,104 and $9,761 as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. NOTE K: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred Stock On August 31, 1989, the Company sold 1,267,327 shares of non-transferable convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00, to the RSOP Trust for $31.5625 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of approximately $40,000. Each share of preferred stock pays an annual cumulative dividend of $2.21. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company paid $831, $1,000 and $1,630, respectively, in dividends on the preferred stock. Each share of preferred stock entitles the holder to a number of votes equal to the shares into which the stock is convertible, and preferred stockholders generally vote together with common stockholders on all matters. Under the RSOP Trust, at the option of the trustee, the Com pany may be obligated to redeem the preferred stock to satisfy distribution obligations to or investment elections of its participants. For purposes of these redemptions, the value of each share of preferred stock is determined monthly by an independent appraiser, with a minimum guaranteed value of $25.25 per share. The Company may issue common stock to satisfy this redemption obligation, with any excess redemption price to be paid in cash. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the maximum cash obligation for such redemptions was shown outside of stockholders' equity as part of other liabilities. This obligation was calculated assuming that all preferred shares outstanding were submitted for redemption. Based upon the appraised value of each share of preferred stock ($33.81 and $39.37) and the market value of each share of common stock ($23.06 and $28.88) at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, the redemption obligation was $3,764 and $4,376 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. During 1999 and 1998, 63,573 and 73,415 shares of preferred stock, respectively, were converted into shares of common stock, and 3,034 and 12,674 shares of preferred stock, respectively, were retired (see Note L). Common Share Purchase Rights In 1996, the Company adopted a revised shareholder rights plan under which the Company distributed one common share purchase right for each share of common stock outstanding on January 13, 1997. Each right entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $70. The rights become exercisable 10 business days after any party acquires or announces an offer to acquire 20 percent or more of the Company's common stock. The rights expire January 13, 2007, and are redeemable at $0.01 per right at any time before 10 business days following the time that any party acquires 20 percent or more of the Company's common stock. In the event that the Company enters into a merger or other business combination, or if a substantial amount of its assets are sold after the time that the rights become exercisable, the holder will receive, upon exercise, shares of the common stock of the surviving or acquiring company having a market value of twice the exercise price. Until the earlier of the time that the rights become exercisable, are redeemed or expire, the Company will issue one right with each new share of common stock issued. NOTE L: EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AND STOCK PLANS Retirement Savings Opportunity Plan (RSOP) In 1989, the Company established a retirement and employee stock ownership plan that purchased shares of preferred stock from the Company. The purchase of preferred stock by the plan was financed by a $40,000 loan from the Company. The interest rate on the loan was 9.99 percent and through September, 1997, the loan was being repaid by the plan through dividends received on preferred stock and Company contributions. On October 1, 1997, the Company purchased 248,881 shares of preferred stock at fair market value from the plan, representing preferred shares that secured the loan and had not been released for allocation to participants' accounts. The plan used the proceeds to pay off the related loan balance and the Company retired the preferred shares. The RSOP Trust incurred interest on the loan in 1997 of $930. As of December 31, 1999, 350,137 shares of preferred stock were allocated to participants' accounts. As of January 1, 1998, participants received cash and no longer received preferred stock in connection with Company matching contributions to their accounts. 38 128 All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the RSOP beginning the first pay period of the quarter, following 30 days of employment. Pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, the plan permits deferral of a portion of a participant's income into a variety of investment options. Compensation expense reflects the Company's matching contributions to its employees 401(k) contributions. Total compensation expense related to this plan amounted to $5,068, $3,549 and $4,039 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Equity Incentive Plan and Other Related Plans The Company's 1992 Equity Incentive Plan permits it to provide equity incentives in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock and other stock-based awards to employees. Under this plan, options are granted to purchase shares at prices not less than the fair-market value of the shares at the date of grant. The options are exercisable at various dates over one- to 10-year periods. Stock options granted during 1999 generally have a maximum term of 10 years and vest over three years. At the beginning of each year, 2.5 percent of the number of common shares outstanding at the beginning of the year are authorized for grants of options and other equity instruments. Under the Company's Non-Employee Director Equity Plan, stock options are granted to directors to purchase shares at prices not less than the fair-market value of the shares at the date of grant. A maximum of 100,000 shares of common stock has been reserved for issuance under this plan. The following is a summary of transactions relating to all stock option plans for each year ended December 31: 1999 1998 1997 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Weighted Weighted Average Average Average Exercise Exercise Exercise Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options outstanding at beginning of year 1,840,400 $18.17 1,932,560 $15.71 1,783,738 $16.70 Granted 690,250 24.51 637,000 23.88 619,500 13.49 Exercised (183,725) 17.08 (540,350) 16.13 (211,110) 16.33 Forfeited (108,295) 22.13 (188,810) 18.07 (252,068) 16.47 Expired 0 0 0 0 (7,500) 26.00 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- Options outstanding at end of year 2,238,630 20.02 1,840,400 18.02 1,932,560 15.71 Available for future grant 71,794 320,143 478,309 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- Total shares reserved 2,310,424 2,160,543 2,410,869 Options exercisable at December 31 1,130,805 17.18 864,795 16.61 966,065 17.39 Prices related to options exercised during the year $11.50-$24.13 $12.88-$24.13 $13.50-$20.75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A summary of stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 1999, follows: OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Range of Weighted Weighted Weighted Exercise Number Average Remaining Average Number Average Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $12.75 to $15.00 770,775 6.40 $13.98 633,565 $14.14 $15.25 to $23.50 665,535 6.32 $21.30 422,575 $20.25 $23.88 to $29.94 802,320 9.01 $24.78 74,665 $25.60 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 129 The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of FAS 123. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock option plans. Had compensation expense for these plans been determined based on fair value at the grant date for awards, consistent with the provisions of FAS 123, in 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company's net earnings and net earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro-forma amounts indicated in the following table: 1999 1998 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings-- as reported $66,695 $40,266 $21,882 Net earnings-- pro forma $64,471 $38,761 $20,808 Basic net earnings per share-- as reported $ 4.49 $ 2.67 $ 1.33 Basic net earnings per share-- pro forma $ 4.34 $ 2.57 $ 1.26 Diluted net earnings per share-- as reported $ 4.30 $ 2.58 $ 1.32 Diluted net earnings per share-- pro forma $ 4.20 $ 2.48 $ 1.25 ------------------------------------------------------------- The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the grant dates, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively: a risk-free interest rate of 5.2 percent, 5.4 percent and 6.3 percent; an expected volatility factor for the market price of the Company's common stock of 34 percent, 35 percent and 34 percent; a dividend yield of 0.7 percent, 0.7 percent and 1.2 percent; and an expected life of 4 years, 5 years and 5 years. The weighted-average fair value as of the grant date for options granted in 1999, 1998 and 1997 was $7.95, $9.11 and $4.90, respectively. NOTE M: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments In the normal course of business, the Company acquires rights under option agreements to purchase land for use in future homebuilding operations. As of December 31, 1999, the Com pany had deposits and letters of credit outstanding of $43,178 for options and land purchase contracts having a total purchase price of $624,481. Rent expense primarily relates to office facilities, model home furniture and equipment. 1999 1998 1997 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total rent expense $ 13,581 $ 14,142 $10,634 Less income from subleases (2,149) (1,447) 0 -------- -------- ------- Net rental expense $ 11,432 $ 12,695 $10,634 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases with remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 $10,280 2001 9,982 2002 6,840 2003 3,478 2004 2,434 After 2004 2,044 ------- Subtotal $35,058 Less sublease income (3,385) ------- Total lease commitments $31,673 ------------------------------------------------------------- Contingencies Contingent liabilities may arise from obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business or from the usual obligations of on-site housing producers for the completion of contracts. Some municipalities require the Company to issue development bonds or maintain letters of credit to assure completion of public facilities within a project. Total development bonds at December 31, 1999, were $209,635, and total deposits and letters of credit at December 31, 1999, were $28,287. The Company is party to various legal proceedings generally incidental to its businesses. Based on evaluation of these matters and discussions with counsel, management believes that liabilities to the Company arising from these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company. 40 130 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Report of Independent Auditors BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Ryland Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The Ryland Group, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. /s/ Ernst and Young LLP Baltimore, Maryland January 26, 2000 41 131 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Report of Management Management of the Company is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements and all other annual report information. The financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts based on management's judgments and estimates. The accounting systems, which record, summarize and report financial information, are supported by internal control systems, which are designed to provide reasonable assurance, at an appropriate cost, that the assets are safeguarded and that transactions recorded in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Proper selection, training and development of personnel also contribute to the effectiveness of the internal control systems. These systems are the responsibility of management and are regularly tested by the Company's internal auditors. The external auditors also review and test the effectiveness of these systems to the extent they deem necessary to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors periodically meets with management, the internal auditors and the external auditors to review accounting, auditing and financial matters. Both the internal auditors and the external auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee. /s/ David L. Fristoe David L. Fristoe Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 42 132 THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Quarterly Financial Data and Common Stock Prices and Dividends (amounts in thousands, 1999 1998 except share data) unaudited Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 March 31 Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 March 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED RESULTS Revenue $595,647 $507,175 $502,405 $404,039 $541,086 $ 462,246 $425,851 $336,305 Earnings before taxes and extraordinary item 34,153 29,736 28,578 16,869 30,335 22,295 14,711 7,817 Income tax expense 13,320 11,597 10,976 6,748 12,783 9,772 5,884 3,127 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Net earnings before extraordinary item 20,833 18,139 17,602 10,121 17,552 12,523 8,827 4,690 Extraordinary item-- loss on early extinguishment of debt (net of taxes of $2,217) 0 0 0 0 0 (3,326) 0 0 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Net earnings $ 20,833 $ 18,139 $ 17,602 $ 10,121 $ 17,552 $ 9,197 $ 8,827 $ 4,690 Basic net earnings per common share $ 1.45 $ 1.21 $ 1.17 $ 0.67 $ 1.18 $ 0.61 $ 0.58 $ 0.30 Diluted net earnings per common share $ 1.40 $ 1.15 $ 1.12 $ 0.65 $ 1.12 $ 0.59 $ 0.57 $ 0.29 Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 14,198 14,856 14,851 14,810 14,691 14,667 14,758 14,713 Diluted 14,901 15,741 15,762 15,669 15,611 15,521 15,599 15,245 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCK PRICES AND DIVIDENDS The Ryland Group lists its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol RYL. The table below presents high and low market prices and dividend information for the Company. The number of common stockholders of record as of February 17, 2000, was 13,555,560. (See Note I for dividend restrictions.) Dividends Dividends Declared Declared 1999 High Low Per Share 1998 High Low Per Share ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First quarter $28 5/16 $22 5/8 $0.04 First quarter $29 13/16 $21 1/2 $0.04 Second quarter 30 22 7/8 0.04 Second quarter 27 11/16 19 1/2 0.04 Third quarter 30 7/16 22 1/4 0.04 Third quarter 27 5/16 19 3/4 0.04 Fourth quarter 24 1/16 19 15/16 0.04 Fourth quarter 29 1/8 20 7/8 0.04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 133
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