Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 5, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 5, 2026
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We continue to maintain a strong balance sheet and endeavor to ensure that we maintain the financial flexibility and liquidity necessary to fund future growth. As of September 30, 2026, we had $2.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents, including cash held at Vantage, $515.0 million of undrawn capacity on our Secured Bridgeland Note, and $985.8 million of undrawn lender commitments available to be drawn for property development, subject to certain restrictions.
Cash Flows
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| thousands | 2026 | 2025 |
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $572,302 | $102,107 |
| Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (278,664) | (162,058) |
| Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,350,994 | 1,035,252 |
Operating Activities Each segment’s relative contribution to our cash flows from operating activities will likely vary significantly from period to period given the changing nature of our development focus and the timing of condominium and land sale closings. Our operating cash flows consist of the following (1) condominium deposits received from contracted units and proceeds from condominium closings offset by other various cash uses related to condominium development and sales activities, (2) revenues from MPC land sales offset by development costs associated with the land sales business and acquisitions of land that is intended to ultimately be developed and sold, (3) recurring contractual revenues from operating leases, (4) post-acquisition operating cash flows attributable to Vantage, primarily related to insurance and reinsurance premiums collected, reinsurance recoverables, fee income, and investment income, offset by claim payments, ceded and retro reinsurance payments, and underwriting costs, and (5) proceeds from MUD sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $572.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, and $102.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increase in cash provided by operating activities of $470.2 million was primarily due to an increase in cash provided by condominium towers, primarily due to the closings at The Park Ward Village in the current period, an increase in the cash provided by Vantage in the post-acquisition period, and an increase in proceeds from the sale of MUD receivables, partially offset by an increase in MPC development expenditures and a decrease in MPC land sales.
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Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was $278.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, and $162.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The $116.6 million increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to $1.6 billion of cash used for the Vantage Acquisition, net of cash acquired, and $1.3 billion of cash used to purchase equity securities in the current period. These increases were partially offset by $2.6 billion of cash received for the sale of fixed maturity securities in the current period, and an increase in cash received of $113.6 million for the sale of properties, primarily due to the sale of two multifamily properties in The Woodlands in the current period, compared to the sale of four land parcels and retail spaces in Ward Village in the prior period.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.4 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, and $1.0 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The $315.7 million increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to a $983.1 million increase in proceeds from mortgages, notes, and loans payable, primarily related to the issuance of $1.0 billion of new unsecured notes, as well as $997.2 million of net proceeds from the issuance of Series A Preferred Stock in the current period. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in cash provided of $862.8 million related to net proceeds received in the prior period for the common stock issuance to Pershing Square, a $797.1 million increase in cash used related to principal payments on mortgages, notes, and loans payable, primarily related to the repayment of $750.0 million of existing unsecured notes in the current period, as well as a $14.5 million increase in deferred financing costs and bond issuance costs related to these transactions.
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Short- and Long-Term Liquidity
Short-Term Liquidity In the next 12 months, we expect to continue to drive meaningful value creation following our transition to a diversified holding company.
From our real estate operations, we expect our primary sources of cash in the next 12 months to include cash flow from MPC land sales and condominium closings, cash generated from our operating assets, first mortgage financings secured by our assets, and deposits from condominium sales (which are restricted to funding construction of the related developments). In connection with the planned transition of HHC to an asset-light real estate development and asset management platform as described above, we also expect our sources of cash to potentially include proceeds from the sale of interests in select operating assets, the disposition of non-core assets, and the formation of joint ventures for portions of our residential MPC land holdings and, over time, development, asset management, and performance fees earned on third-party capital. We expect our primary uses of cash to include condominium pre-development and development costs, debt principal payments and debt service costs, MPC land development costs, other strategic developments costs, and general operating costs. To the extent the planned monetization transactions are completed, we expect our uses of cash to also include transaction costs and the potential repayment of debt secured by the related assets. The timing and amount of any such transactions will depend on market conditions, counterparty interest, the terms of HHC's indebtedness, and other factors. There can be no assurance that any such transactions will be completed within the next 12 months or at all.
From our insurance operations, we expect our primary sources of cash to include premiums collected from policyholders, investment income earned from our investment portfolio, recoveries from reinsurers, proceeds from the sale or maturity of investments, and if needed, available borrowings under Vantage’s revolving credit facility. We expect our primary uses of cash to include payment of claims, premiums ceded to reinsurers, commissions and other policy acquisition costs, and general operating expenses. Cash flows from operations may be impacted by the timing of premium collections, claim payments, and changes in reinsurance balances. Actual claim payment patterns may differ from current estimates due to a variety of factors, including the size and timing of individual losses, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, and broader economic conditions. The Company currently intends to reposition Vantage’s investment portfolio to include cash, short-term U.S. Treasury securities, and publicly traded equity securities. In June 2026, the Company began implementing this strategy by divesting a significant portion of its available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and initiating investments in equity securities, and as of September 30, 2026, the Company has substantially completed this repositioning.
We believe that our sources of cash, including existing cash on hand, will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our existing obligations and anticipated ordinary course operating expenses for at least the next 12 months.
Long-Term Liquidity We expect our long-term sources and uses of cash for our real estate and insurance operations to continue to align with those mentioned above.
To the extent we implement the planned transition of our real estate operations to an asset-light real estate development and asset management platform, cash generated from our Operating Assets and MPC land sales is expected to decrease in relation to any interests sold, while development, asset management, and performance fees may partially offset this decrease over time. We also expect that third-party capital partners may fund a potentially substantial portion of our future development. The amount and timing of any such fees and third-party funding will depend on our ability to attract third-party capital partners and on the performance of the related assets and investment vehicles.
For our insurance operations, we expect cash inflows to grow over time through the optimization of underwriting profitability and investment strategies. Insurance operations generally provide liquidity as premiums are received in advance of the payment of related claims, although the period between the occurrence of a claim and settlement of the associated liability may extend for many years. The Company’s investment strategy is managed to establish a level of cash, investments, and expected future cash flow that will be able to meet foreseeable payment obligations. The Company’s ability to deploy cash held at the insurance-subsidiary level for long-term uses is subject to various limitations and considerations, including the timing and uncertainty of claim payments, regulatory capital and solvency requirements applicable to its insurance subsidiaries, and restrictions on the ability of such subsidiaries to pay dividends or other distributions to the parent company. While management believes that existing cash flows, invested assets, and other available sources of liquidity will be sufficient to satisfy long-term obligations, the ultimate amount and timing of claim payments may differ materially from current estimates. In addition, the Company must maintain sufficient liquidity to support its insurance liabilities and meet policyholder obligations under a range of stress scenarios. As a result, a significant portion of insurance-related cash and invested assets may not be readily available for discretionary uses.
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The Series A Preferred Stock issued by HHH to Pershing Square is exchangeable into equity interests of Vantage if not redeemed by the end of the seventh fiscal year post-transaction. HHH has the right, but not the obligation, to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock over the next seven years. Refer to Note 3 -Pershing Square in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information.
Contractual Cash Obligations and Commitments The following table aggregates our contractual cash obligations and commitments as of September 30, 2026:
| thousands | Remaining in 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | Total |
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| Mortgages, notes, and loans payable | $192,904 | $642,654 | $257,281 | $1,326,030 | $371,252 | $2,960,213 | $5,750,334 |
| Interest payments (a) | 80,950 | 297,607 | 265,745 | 216,701 | 166,735 | 260,176 | 1,287,914 |
| Operating lease obligations | 970 | 1,858 | 911 | 871 | 637 | 5,810 | 11,057 |
| Total | $274,824 | $942,119 | $523,937 | $1,543,602 | $538,624 | $3,226,199 | $7,049,305 |
(a)Interest is based on the borrowings that are presently outstanding and current floating interest rates.
Debt As of September 30, 2026, the Company had $5.7 billion of outstanding debt, $985.8 million of undrawn lender commitment available to be drawn for property development, subject to certain restrictions, and $515.0 million of undrawn capacity on our Secured Bridgeland Note.
Vantage has a $75.0 million revolving credit facility with the option to increase the aggregate amount by $50.0 million at the lender’s discretion. This facility matures in January 2028. As of September 30, 2026, there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility.
In February 2026, HHC, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, issued $500.0 million of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2032 and $500.0 million of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2034. These notes pay interest semi-annually. HHC used the net proceeds to redeem its outstanding $750.0 million 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2028, including the payment of premiums, accrued and unpaid interest and expenses related to such redemption, and used the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Refer to Note 6 -Mortgages, Notes, and Loans Payable, Net in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information.
Debt Compliance As of September 30, 2026, the Company was not in compliance with certain property-level debt covenants, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s liquidity or its ability to operate these assets. As a result, the excess net cash flow after debt service from the underlying properties became restricted. While the restricted cash cannot be used for general corporate purposes, it can be used to fund operations of the underlying assets.
Net Debt The following table summarizes our Net Debt on a segment basis as of September 30, 2026. The Company revised the definition of its non-GAAP measure, Net Debt, to simplify its calculation and recast the prior period to conform to the new presentation. Under the revised definition, Net Debt excludes the impact of unamortized deferred financing costs and our ownership share of debt of our unconsolidated ventures, whereas prior periods included these amounts. In addition, under the revised definition, Net Debt is reduced only by readily available cash sources, consisting of Cash and cash equivalents. Prior periods included our ownership share of our unconsolidated ventures’ cash and certain receivable balances as liquidity sources, which are excluded under the revised definition.
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Net Debt is now defined as Mortgages, notes, and loans payable, excluding the impact of unamortized deferred financing costs, reduced by Cash and cash equivalents available to satisfy such obligations. Management believes the updated definition provides a more meaningful measure of the Company’s leverage by (i) focusing on obligations for which the Company has primary responsibility and control and (ii) using a more conservative measure of liquidity that reflects only readily available cash resources. This change enhances transparency and comparability for investors. Although Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure, we believe that such information is useful to our investors and other users of our financial statements as Net Debt and its components are important indicators of our overall liquidity, capital structure, and financial position. However, it should not be used as an alternative to our debt calculated in accordance with GAAP.
| thousands | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
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| Operating Assets debt | $2,685,233 | $2,448,784 |
| MPC debt | 423,930 | 163,534 |
| Strategic Developments debt | 341,171 | 481,896 |
| Senior unsecured notes | 2,300,000 | 2,050,000 |
| Unamortized deferred financing costs | (46,385) | (34,386) |
| Mortgages, notes, and loans payable, net | 5,703,949 | 5,109,828 |
| Add: Unamortized deferred financing costs | 46,385 | 34,386 |
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents (a) | (2,868,758) | (1,468,507) |
| Net Debt | $2,881,576 | $3,675,707 |
(a)Includes $2.1 billion of cash and cash equivalents held at Vantage at September 30, 2026. Refer to the Insurance-Related Statutory Capital and Dividend Restrictions discussion below for additional details on the Vantage cash balance.
Insurance-Specific Considerations
Insurance Investment Portfolio The following table provides detail of the Vantage investment portfolio at fair value:
| September 30, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| thousands | Fair Value | % of Total |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (a) | $2,364,622 | 65% |
| Investments in equity securities | 1,263,521 | 34% |
| Short-term investments | 27,761 | 1% |
| Investments in fixed maturity securities, AFS | 11,036 | —% |
| Total | $3,666,940 | 100% |
(a)Represents cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash held at the Vantage level only.
Insurance Claims Following the Vantage Acquisition, the Company is obligated to pay claims arising from property and casualty contracts issued by our insurance subsidiaries. The timing and amount of the payments under insurance and reinsurance contracts are contingent upon the outcome of future events and actual payments will likely vary, perhaps materially, from any forecasted payments, as well as from the liabilities recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2026, the reserve for claims and claim expenses was $2.26 billion, with $0.54 billion expected to be settled in less than one year and $1.72 billion expected to be settled in future years. The estimated timing of payments was determined using Vantage’s historical claims payment experience, supplemented by industry and peer group data. Given the inherent uncertainty in projecting the timing of claim settlements, actual cash outflows in any period may differ materially from the amounts presented. The reserve amounts disclosed above exclude the impact of anticipated amounts recoverable on unpaid losses from reinsurers of $595.8 million as of September 30, 2026. Refer to Note 9 -Reserves for Claims and Claim Expenses in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information. We anticipate that these payments will be funded by operating cash flows.
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Insurance-Related Statutory Capital and Dividend Restrictions The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are subject to insurance laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate and have regulatory capital and solvency requirements and restrictions on the ability of such subsidiaries to pay dividends to the parent company. The ability of the insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to the parent company is also influenced by the maintenance of financial strength ratings assigned by independent rating agencies. Additionally, as a condition to the approval by the Delaware Department of Insurance (the Department) of the Vantage Acquisition, the Company has agreed that, until June 4, 2028, any dividends (whether ordinary or otherwise) by the Company’s Delaware insurance subsidiaries will require the Department’s prior approval. As of September 30, 2026, all insurance subsidiaries exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements.
The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support insurance operations, as well as pledge assets as collateral for letters of credit and reinsurance operations. As of September 30, 2026, these restricted assets included $259.5 million of restricted cash and $30.2 million of short-term and fixed maturity security investments.
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