HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC

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From January 2022 to October 2023, 30-year mortgage rates more than doubled. The sharp increase in interest rates, persistently high levels of inflation and doubt about the stability of the economy, negatively impacted housing demand beginning in the second half of fiscal 2022 and into fiscal 2023. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, mortgage rates declined, which had a positive effect on our sales pace, but affordability generally remains challenging for homebuyers. We have been aggressive in our pricing, incentives and concessions in order to align with the current market.

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From January 2022 to October 2023, 30-year mortgage rates more than doubled. The sharp increase in interest rates, persistently high levels of inflation and doubt about the stability of the economy, negatively impacted housing demand beginning in the second half of fiscal 2022 and into fiscal 2023. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, mortgage rates declined, which had a positive effect on our sales pace, but rates increased slightly again in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and affordability generally remains challenging for homebuyers. We have been aggressive in our pricing, incentives and concessions in order to align with the current market.

Previous wording

We continue to use our increased inventory of quick move-in homes ("QMI homes") to help meet buyers’ needs for more affordable housing in the recent uncertain interest rate environment. The time between contract signing and closing is shorter with a QMI home as compared to a to be built home, which provides customers with more certainty on their mortgage pricing. The availability of QMI homes also allows us to offer mortgage interest rate buydown assistance, which is a tool we offer through our wholly-owned mortgage banking subsidiary ("K. Hovnanian Mortgage"), to help ease the impact of higher monthly payments from rising interest rates. We pay the cost of interest rate buydowns for customers that qualify through K. Hovnanian Mortgage and decide to use the program. The level of interest rate based incentives utilized differs across our markets and is one of several available options we use to drive sales and close homes.

Current wording

We continue to use our increased inventory of quick move-in homes ("QMI homes") to help meet buyers’ needs for more affordable housing in the recent uncertain interest rate environment. The time between contract signing and closing is shorter with a QMI home as compared to a to be built home, which provides customers with more certainty on their mortgage pricing. The availability of QMI homes also allows us to offer mortgage interest rate buydown assistance, which is a tool we offer through our wholly-owned mortgage banking subsidiary ("K. Hovnanian Mortgage"), to help ease the impact of higher monthly payments from rising interest rates. We pay the cost of interest rate buydowns for customers that qualify through K. Hovnanian Mortgage and decide to use the program. The level of interest rate based incentives utilized differs across our markets and isone of several available options we use to drive sales and close homes.

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The number of existing home sales listings are at all-time low levels, which limits the supply of homes available for purchase, leading to increased demand for new homes, which leads to improved pricing power. There was strong demand for our homes in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior year, which led to a significant increase in net contracts and net contracts per average active selling community, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023. We were able to increase net prices in approximately 37% of our communities during the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Current wording

The number of existing home sales listings remain at all-time low levels, which limits the supply of homes available for purchase, leading to increased demand for new homes, which leads to improved pricing power. There was strong demand for our homes in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2024 as compared to the same periods of the prior year, which led to a significant increase in net contracts and net contracts per average active selling community, as compared to the first half of fiscal 2023. We were able to increasenet prices in approximately 37% and 59% of our communities during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2024, respectively.

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Our cash position allowed us to spend $230.4 million on land purchases and land development for long-term growth during the three months ended January 31, 2024 and still have total liquidity of $313.1 million, including $183.1 million of homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and $125.0 million of borrowing capacity under our senior secured revolving credit facility as of January 31, 2024.

Current wording

Our cash position allowed us to spend $460.9 million on land purchases and land development for long-term growth during the six months ended April 30, 2024, and still have total liquidity of $310.7 million, including $182.0 million of homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and $125.0 million of borrowing capacity under our senior secured revolving credit facility as of April 30,2024.

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Information on our operating results for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 are as follows:

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Information on our operating results for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 are as follows:

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● Sale of homes revenues increased to $573.6 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 from $499.6 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2023. There was a 13.3% increase in the number of home deliveries for thethree months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the prior year period, along with an increase in average prices of 1.3% for thethree months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the prior year period. The increase in average price was the result of increased demand due to improved market conditions, along with the geographic and community mix of our deliveries.

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● Sale of homes revenues increased to $686.9 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 from $670.7 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2023, and increased to $1.3 billionfor thesix months ended April 30, 2024 from $1.2 billion for thesix months ended April 30, 2023. There was a 4.7%and 8.5% increase in the number of home deliveries for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, partially offset by a decrease in average prices of 2.2% and 0.7% for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. The decrease in average price was the result ofthe geographic and community mix of our deliveries.

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● Selling, general and administrative costs (including corporate general and administrative expenses) ("Total SGA")was $86.1 million, or 14.5% of total revenues, in thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared with $73.4 million, or 14.2% of total revenues, in thethree months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in Total SGA dollars is primarily duean increase in compensation expense, mainly related to the grants of phantom stock awards under our 2019 and 2023 long-term incentive plans, for which expense is impacted by the change in our stock price each period.

Current wording

● Selling, general and administrative costs (including corporate general and administrative expenses) ("Total SGA")was $79.0 million, or 11.2% of total revenues, in thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared with $75.5 million, or 10.7% of total revenues, in thethree months ended April 30, 2023. For thesix months ended April 30, 2024, Total SGA was $165.1 million, or 12.7% of total revenues, compared with $148.9 million, or 12.2% of total revenues, in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in Total SGA dollars is primarily duean increase in compensation expense, mainly related to increased headcount and annual merit increases, along with grants of phantom stock awards under our 2019 and 2023 long-term incentive plans, for which expense is impacted by the change in our stock price each period.

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● Other interest decreased to $10.5 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 from $15.1 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2023, primarilydue to a reduction in principal of our senior notes as a result of redemptions during fiscal 2023 and the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

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● Other interest decreased to $9.0 million and $19.4 million for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, from $14.5 million and $29.6 million for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively, primarilydue to a reduction in principal of our senior notes as a result of redemptions during fiscal 2023 and the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

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● Income before taxes increased to $32.6 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 from $18.0 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2023. Net income increased to $23.9 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 from $18.7 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2023. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 included a $6.2 million tax benefit from energy efficient home credits. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, increased to $3.11 and $2.91, respectively, for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to $2.37 and $2.26, respectively, for thethree months ended January 31, 2023.

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● Income before taxes increased to $69.4 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 from $46.1 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2023, andincreased to $102.0 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 from $64.2 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2023. Net income increased to $50.8 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 from $34.1 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2023, andincreased to $74.7 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 from $52.9 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2023. Net income for the first half of fiscal 2023 included a $6.2 million tax benefit from energy efficient home credits. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, increased to $7.12 and $6.66, respectively, for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared to $4.68 and $4.47, respectively, for thethree months ended April 30, 2023. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, increased to $10.22 and $9.57, respectively, for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to $7.05 and $6.74, respectively, for thesix months ended April 30, 2023.

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● Net contracts increased 43.0% for thethree months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the same period of the prior year primarily due to increased demand for new homes resulting from a downward trend in mortgage rates, the low supply of existing homes for sale, favorable signs from the employment market and overall growth in the broader economy.

Current wording

● Net contracts increased 2.4% and 16.5% for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year primarily due to increased demand for new homes resulting fromthe low supply of existing homes for sale, lower mortgage rates than prior periods, job creation in the employment market and overall growth in the broader economy.

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● Net contracts per average active selling community increased to 9.7 for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to 6.5 for the same period of the prior year. The increase for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 was due to the increase in net contracts discussed above.

Current wording

● Net contracts per average active selling community increased to 13.3 and 23.4 for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 12.5 and 19.0 in the same periods of the prior year. The increase for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 was due to the increase in net contracts discussed above.

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● Contract backlog decreased from 2,028 homes at January 31, 2023 to 1,888 homes at January 31, 2024, and the dollar value of contract backlog decreased to $1.1 billion, a 5.6% decrease in dollar value compared to the prior year. The decreases were primarily attributed to the decrease in the number of active selling communities of 118 at January 31, 2024 as compared to 121 for the same period of the prior year.

Current wording

● Contract backlog decreased from 2,318 homes at April 30, 2023 to 2,018 homes at April 30, 2024, and the dollar value of contract backlogde creased to $1.1 billion, a 14.7% decrease in dollar value compared to the prior year. The decreases were primarily attributable to a reduction in the number of active selling communities from 114 at April 30, 2023 to 109 at April 30, 2024. In addition, our backlog conversion ratio has increased from the prior year period due to our focus on having more QMI homes available to sell and deliver.

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Compared to the same period in the prior year, revenues increased as follows:

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Compared to the same period in the prior year, revenues increased (decreased) as follows:

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For thethree months ended January 31, 2024, sale of homes revenues increased 14.8%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The sale of homes revenue increased due to a 13.3% increase in homes delivered, as well as a 1.3% increase in the average price per home for thethree months ended January 31, 2024, compared with the prior year period. The average price per home increased to $539,639 in thethree months ended January 31, 2024 from $532,671 in thethree months ended January 31, 2023. The increase in average price was the result of increased demand due to improved market conditions, along with the geographic and community mix of our deliveries. Land sales are ancillary to our homebuilding operations and are expected to continue in the future. For further detail on changes in segment revenues see “Homebuilding: Operations by Segment” below. For further detail on land sales and other revenues, see “Homebuilding: Land Sales and Other Revenues” below.

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For thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, sale of homes revenues increased 2.4% and 7.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The sale of homes revenue increased due to a 4.7% and 8.5% increase in homes delivered, respectively, slightly offset by a 2.2% and 0.7% decrease in the average price per home for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The average price per home decreased to $535,408 in thethree months ended April 30, 2024 from $547,517 in thethree months ended April 30, 2023. The average price per home decreased to $537,325 in thesix months ended April 30, 2024 from $541,079 in thesix months ended April 30, 2023. The decrease in average price was the result of the geographic and community mix of our deliveries. Land sales are ancillary to our homebuilding operations and are expected to continue in the future. For further detail on changes in segment revenues see “Homebuilding: Operations by Segment” below. For further detail on land sales and other revenues, see “Homebuilding: Land Sales and Other Revenues” below.

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Land sales and other revenues increased $1.7 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year. Other revenues include interest income, which increased as a result of higher rates on cash and cash equivalent accounts in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Revenue associated with land sales can vary significantly due to the mix of land parcels sold. There wasone land sale in each of thethree months ended January 31, 2024, and 2023, and land sales revenues increased $1.0 million, during thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Current wording

Land sales and other revenues decreased $14.5 million and $12.7 million for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. Revenue associated with land sales can vary significantly due to the mix of land parcels sold. There were zero andone land sale in thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, andone andtwo land sales in thethree and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively. Land sales revenues decreased $15.1 million and $14.1 million during thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.

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We sell a variety of home types in various communities, each yielding a different gross margin. As a result, depending on the mix of communities delivering homes, consolidated gross margin may fluctuate up or down. Total homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 18.3% for the three months ended January 31, 2024 compared to 18.7% for the prior year. Total homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges was flat at 21.8% for the three months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023. The decrease in gross margin percentage for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 was primarily due to the increased use of incentives and concessions, including additional mortgage interest rate buydowns, to make our homes more affordable.

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We sell a variety of home types in various communities, each yielding a different gross margin. As a result, depending on the mix of communities delivering homes, consolidated gross margin may fluctuate up or down. Total homebuilding gross margin percentage increased to 19.5% and 18.9% for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 17.8% and 18.1% for the prior year periods, respectively. Total homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges increased to 22.6% and 22.3% for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 20.9% and 21.2% for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively. The increase in gross margin percentage for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 was primarily due to decreases in base construction costs per square foot across each of our segments.

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Inventory impairments and land option write-offs reflects certain inventories we have either written off or written down to their estimated fair value totaling $0.3 million and $0.5 million in expense for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no inventory impairments during thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023. During thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, we wrote-off residential land option, approval and engineering costs. Such write-offs occurred across our Northeast and Southeast segments in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, and across each of our segments in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Inventory impairments and land option write-offs reflects certain inventories we have either written off or written down to their estimated fair value totaling $0.2 million and $0.1 million in expense for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $0.5 million and $0.6 million during thesix months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no inventory impairments during thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023. During thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, we wrote-off residential land option, approval and engineering costs. Such write-offs occurred across each of our segments in the first half of fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Net contracts per average active selling community for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 were 9.7 compared to 6.5 for the same period in the prior year. Our reported level of sales contracts (net of cancellations) were impacted by an increase in customer demand partially due to the availability of QMI homes.

Current wording

Net contracts per average active selling community for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 were 13.3 and 23.4, respectively, compared to 12.5 and 19.0 for the same periods in the prior year, respectively. Our reported level of sales contracts (net of cancellations) were impacted by an increase in customer demand partially due to the availability of QMI homes and our new design concepts.

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Most cancellations occur within the legal rescission period, which varies by state but is generally less thantwo weeks after the signing of the contract. Cancellations also occur as a result of a buyer’s failure to qualify for a mortgage, which generally occurs during the first few weeks after signing. Due to our solid backlog position, our cancellation rate as a percentage of beginning backlog for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was 10%, which is below our historical normal range of 13%. When sales pace is increasing, the cancellation rate as a percentage of beginning backlog tends to lag the changes seen in our cancellation rate as a percentage of gross sales. Market conditions, although improving, still remain uncertain and it is difficult to predict what cancellation rates will be in the future.

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Most cancellations occur within the legal rescission period, which varies by state but is generally less thantwo weeks after the signing of the contract. Cancellations also occur as a result of a buyer’s failure to qualify for a mortgage, which generally occurs during the first few weeks after signing. Due to our solid backlog position, our cancellation rate as a percentage of beginning backlog for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was 13%, which is equal to our historical normal rate. When sales pace is increasing, the cancellation rate as a percentage of beginning backlog tends to lag the changes seen in our cancellation rate as a percentage of gross sales. Market conditions, although improving, still remain uncertain and it is difficult to predict what cancellation rates will be in the future.

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Contract backlog dollars decreased 5.6% as of January 31, 2024 compared to January 31, 2023, and the number of homes in backlog decreased 6.9% for the same period. The decrease in contract backlog dollars and number of homes as of January 31, 2024 compared to January 31, 2023 was primarily driven by our lower community count in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Current wording

Contract backlog dollars decreased 14.7% as of April 30, 2024 compared to April 30, 2023, and the number of homes in backlog decreased 12.9% as of April 30, 2024 compared to April 30, 2023. The decrease in contract backlog dollars and number of homes as of April 30, 2024 compared to April 30, 2023 was primarily driven by our lower community count in the first half of fiscal 2024 as compared to the same period in the prior year and improved contract backlog conversion.

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Northeast - Homebuilding revenue decreased 9.5% for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 was attributed to a 10.5% decrease in homes delivered, while average sales price had a slight increase of 0.7%.

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Northeast - Homebuilding revenue decreased 6.1% for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 was attributed to a 7.5% decrease in homes delivered, while average sales price was essentially flat with a 1.1% increase.

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Income before income taxes increased $10.7 million to $20.6 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. This was primarily due to the increase in homebuilding revenue discussed above and a slight increase in gross margin percentage.

Current wording

Income before income taxes increased $12.2 million to $27.1 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. This was primarily due to the increase in homebuilding revenue discussed above, a $4.7 million increase in income from unconsolidated joint ventures and a slight increase in gross margin percentage.

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Income before income taxes increased $7.4 million to $35.9 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in the prior year. This was primarily due to an $8.7 million increase in income from unconsolidated joint ventures and a slight increase in gross margin percentage.

Current wording

Income before income taxes increased $7.4 million to $35.6 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. This was primarily due to a $0.4 million decrease in SGA and an increase in gross margin percentage.

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Financial services consists primarily of originating mortgages from our home buyers, selling such mortgages in the secondary market, and title insurance activities. We use mandatory investor commitments and forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) to hedge our mortgage-related interest rate exposure on agency and government loans. For thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration (“FHA/VA”) loans represented 32.5% and 29.1%, respectively, of our total loans. For thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year, our conforming conventional loan originations as a percentage of our total loans decreased from 70.1% to 67.4%. The origination of loans which exceed conforming conventions decreased from 0.8% to 0.1% for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Current wording

Financial services consists primarily of originating mortgages from our home buyers, selling such mortgages in the secondary market, and title insurance activities. We use mandatory investor commitments and forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) to hedge our mortgage-related interest rate exposure on agency and government loans. For thesix months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration (“FHA/VA”) loans represented 34.2% and 30.1%, respectively, of our total loans. For thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year, our conforming conventional loan originations as a percentage of our total loans decreased from 69.2% to 65.5%, respectively. The origination of loans which exceed conforming conventions decreased from 0.7% to 0.3% for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year.

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During thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, financial services provided $3.8 million and $3.1 million of income before income taxes, respectively. The increase in financial services income before income taxes for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in the amount of loans closed. In the markets served by our wholly owned mortgage banking subsidiaries,78.8% and 63.3% of our non-cash homebuyers obtained mortgages originated by these subsidiaries during thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

During thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, financial services provided $5.1 million and $8.9 million of income before income taxes, respectively, compared to $4.1 million and $7.2 million for the same periods in the prior year, respectively. The increase in financial services income before income taxes for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in the amount of loans closed and a slight increase in the average size of the loans settled. In the markets served by our wholly owned mortgage banking subsidiaries,78.6% and 69.1% of our non-cash homebuyers obtained mortgages originated by these subsidiaries during thethree months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 78.7% and 66.6% ofour non-cash homebuyers obtained mortgages originated by these subsidiaries during thesix months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Corporate general and administrative expenses include operations at our headquarters in New Jersey. These expenses include payroll, stock compensation, facility costs and rent and other costs associated with our executive offices, legal expenses, information services, human resources, corporate accounting, training, treasury, process redesign, internal audit, national and digital marketing, construction services and administration of insurance, quality and safety. Corporate general and administrative expenses increased to $37.1 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to $25.5 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2023 The increase for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense, mainly related to the grants of phantom stock awards under our 2019 and 2023 long-term incentive plan, for which expense is impacted by the change in our stock price each period. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, equity awards including phantom stock were granted under a new long-term incentive program, which added additional expense compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Corporate general and administrative expenses include operations at our headquarters in New Jersey. These expenses include payroll, stock compensation, facility costs and rent and other costs associated with our executive offices, legal expenses, information services, human resources, corporate accounting, training, treasury, process redesign, internal audit, national and digital marketing, construction services and administration of insurance, quality and safety. Corporate general and administrative expenses increased to $32.5 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 compared to $25.1 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2023 andincreased to $69.7 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to $50.6 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2023. The increase for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense, mainly related to increased headcount and annual merit increases. The increase for the six months ended April 30, 2024 was also impacted by increased expense related to grants of phantom stock awards under our 2019 and 2023 long-term incentive plans, for which expense is impacted by the change in our stock price each period. During the first half of fiscal 2024, equity awards including phantom stock were also granted under a new long-term incentive program, which increased stock compensation expense compared to the first half of fiscal 2023.

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Other interest decreased $4.6 million to $10.5 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Our assets that qualify for interest capitalization (inventory under development) are less than our debt, and therefore the portion of interest not covered by qualifying assets is directly expensed. Other interest decreased for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 primarily due to a reduction in principal of our senior notes as a result of redemptions during fiscal 2023 and the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

Current wording

Other interest decreased $5.5 million to $9.0 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 anddecreased $10.2 million to $19.4 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year, respectively. Our assets that qualify for interest capitalization (inventory under development) are less than our debt, and therefore the portion of interest not covered by qualifying assets is directly expensed. Other interest decreased for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024, primarily due to a reduction in principal of our senior notes as a result of redemptions during fiscal 2023 and the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

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On November 15, 2023, K. Hovnanian redeemed in full all of the $113.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025 for a redemption price of $119.2 million, which included accrued and unpaid interest. This redemption resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $1.4 million for the three months ended January 31, 2024, including the write-off of unamortized premium, debt issuance costs and fees.

Current wording

On November 15, 2023, K. Hovnanian redeemed in full all of the $113.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025 for a redemption price of $119.2 million, which included accrued and unpaid interest. This redemption resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $1.4 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, including the write-off of unamortized premium, debt issuance costs and fees.

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Income from unconsolidated joint ventures consists of our share of the earnings or losses of our unconsolidated joint ventures. Income from unconsolidated joint ventures increased $7.8 million to $15.0 million for thethree months ended January 31, 2024. The increase for three months ended January 31, 2024 compared to the same period of the prior year was primarily due to the recognition of additional income from two of our unconsolidated joint ventures; because the joint venture partner achieved certain return hurdles, the Company was able to recognize a higher share of the unconsolidated joint ventures' income than it had in the prior year.

Current wording

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures consists of our share of the earnings or losses of our unconsolidated joint ventures. Income from unconsolidated joint ventures increased $5.8 millionto $11.2 million for thethree months ended April 30, 2024 andincreased $13.5 million to $26.1 million for thesix months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same periods in the prior year, respectively. The increase for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same periods of the prior year was primarily due to the recognition of additional income from three of our unconsolidated joint ventures; because the joint venture partner achieved certain return hurdles, the Company was able to recognize a higher share of the unconsolidated joint ventures' income than it had in the prior year.

Previous wording

Income tax expense for thethree months ended January 31, 2024 was $8.7 million, compared to a benefit of $0.7 million, for the same period in the prior year. The expense was primarily driven by federal and state tax expense on income before income taxes and permanent differences, partially offset by the generation of energy efficient home tax credits. The federal tax expense is not paid in cash as it is offset by the use of our existing net operating loss carryforwards. The income tax benefit for thethree months ended January 31, 2023 was primarily due to $6.2 million in energy efficient home tax credits offset by federal and state tax expense as a result of income before income taxes.

Current wording

Income tax expense for thethree and six months ended April 30, 2024 was $18.6 million and $27.2 million, respectively, and $12.0 millionand $11.3 millionfor the same periods in the prior year, respectively. The expense was primarily driven by federal and state tax expense on income before income taxes and permanent differences, partially offset by the generation of energy efficient home tax credits. The federal tax expense is not paid in cash as it is offset by the use of our existing net operating loss carryforwards. Income tax expense for the first half of fiscal 2023 included the benefit of lower income before income taxes and recording more energy efficient home tax credits for the period.

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Our total liquidity at January 31, 2024 was $313.1 million, including $183.1 million in homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and $125.0 million of borrowing capacity under our senior secured revolving credit facility. We believe that our cash on hand together with available borrowings on our senior secured revolving credit facility will be sufficient for at least the next 12 months to finance our working capital requirements.

Current wording

Our total liquidity at April 30, 2024 was $310.7 million, including $182.0 million in homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and $125.0 million of borrowing capacity under our senior secured revolving credit facility. We believe that our cash on hand together with available borrowings on our senior secured revolving credit facility will be sufficient for at least the next 12 months to finance our working capital requirements.

Previous wording

We have historically funded our homebuilding and financial services operations with cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under our credit facilities, the issuance of new debt and equity securities, and other financing activities. We may not be able to obtain desired financing even if market conditions, including then-current market available interest rates (in recent years, we have not been able to access the traditional capital and bank lending markets at competitive interest rates due to our highly leveraged capital structure), would otherwise be favorable, which could also impact our ability to grow our business.

Current wording

We have historically funded our homebuilding and financial services operations with cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under our credit facilities, the issuance of new debt and equity securities, and other financing activities. We may not be able to obtain desired financing even if market conditions, including then-current market available interest rates (in recent years, we have not been able to access the traditional capital and bank lending markets at competitive interest rates due to our highly leveraged capital structure), would otherwise be favorable, which could impact our ability to grow our business.

Previous wording

We spent $230.4 million on land and land development during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, along with $113.5 million for the redemption of our 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025. After land and land development spending and all other operating activities, including revenue received from deliveries, we used cash for operations of $89.0 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, cash used in investing activities was $4.1 million, primarily due to spending on capitalized software, partially offset by distributions from existing unconsolidated joint ventures. Cash used in financing activities was $146.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which in addition to the $113.5 million debt redemption mentioned above, was primarily due to net payments related to our mortgage warehouse lines of credit, net payments for land banking financings and model sale leaseback financings, and the payment of preferred dividends, partially offset by net proceeds for nonrecourse mortgage financings. We intend to continue to use nonrecourse mortgages, model sale leasebacks, joint ventures, and, subject to covenant restrictions in our debt instruments, land banking programs as our business needs dictate.

Current wording

We spent $460.9 million on land and land development during the first half of fiscal 2024, along with $113.5 million for the redemption of our 10.0% Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Notes due 2025. After land and land development spending and all other operating activities, including revenue received from deliveries, cash provided from operations was $0.1 million. During the first half of fiscal 2024, cash used in investing activities was $37.2 million, primarily due to a new joint venture entered into during the second quarter of fiscal 2024, along with spending on capitalized software, partially offset by distributions of capital from existing unconsolidated joint ventures. Cash used in financing activities was $209.5 million during the first half of fiscal 2024, which in addition to the $113.5 million debt redemption mentioned above, was primarily due to net payments related to our mortgage warehouse lines of credit, net payments for land banking financings and model sale leaseback financings, net payments fornonrecourse mortgage financings, treasury stock purchases and the payment of preferred dividends. We intend to continue to use nonrecourse mortgages, model sale leasebacks, joint ventures, and, subject to covenant restrictions in our debt instruments, land banking programs as our business needs dictate.

Previous wording

Our cash uses during thethree months ended January 31, 2024 and 2023 were for operating expenses, land purchases, land deposits, land development, construction spending, land banking transactions, state income taxes, debt reductions, interest payments, preferred dividends and litigation matters. During these periods, we provided for our cash requirements from available cash on hand, housing and land sales, nonrecourse mortgage transactions, income from unconsolidated joint ventures, financial service revenues and other revenues.

Current wording

Our cash uses during thesix months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 were for operating expenses, land purchases, land deposits, land development, construction spending, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, land banking transactions, state income taxes, debt reductions, interest payments, preferred dividends, treasury stock purchases and litigation matters. During these periods, we provided for our cash requirements from available cash on hand, housing and land sales, nonrecourse mortgage transactions, income from unconsolidated joint ventures, financial service revenues and other revenues.

Previous wording

(1)**AtJanuary 31, 2024*, provides for up to $125.0 million in aggregate amount of senior securedfirst lien revolving loans.The revolving loans thereunder have a maturity of June 30, 2026 and borrowings bear interest, at K. Hovnanian’s option, at either (i) a term secured overnight financing rate (subject to a floor of 3.00%) plus an applicable margin of 4.50% or (ii) an alternate base rate (subject to a floor of 4.00%) plus an applicable margin of 3.50%. In addition, K. Hovnanian will pay an unused commitment fee on the undrawn revolving commitments at a rate of 1.00% per annum.*

Current wording

(1)At April 30, 2024, provides for up to $125.0 million in aggregate amount of senior securedfirst* lien revolving loans.The revolving loans thereunder have a maturity of June 30, 2026 and borrowings bear interest, at K. Hovnanian’s option, at either (i) a term secured overnight financing rate (subject to a floor of 3.00%) plus an applicable margin of 4.50% or (ii) an alternate base rate (subject to a floor of 4.00%) plus an applicable margin of 3.50%. In addition, K. Hovnanian will pay an unused commitment fee on the undrawn revolving commitments at a rate of 1.00% per annum.*

Previous wording

The credit agreements governing the Credit Facilities and the indentures governing the senior secured and senior notes (together, the “Debt Instruments”) outstanding at January 31, 2024 do not contain any financial maintenance covenants, but do contain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of HEI and certain of its subsidiaries, including K. Hovnanian, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make distributions on common and preferred stock, repay/repurchase certain indebtedness prior to its respective stated maturity, repurchase (including through exchanges) common and preferred stock, make other restricted payments (including investments), sell certain assets (including in certain land banking transactions), incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates. The Debt Instruments also contain customary events of default which would permit the lenders or holders thereof to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral (as applicable), declare the loans (the "Unsecured Term Loans") made under the Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Facility due February 1, 2027, loans (the "Secured Term Loans") made under the Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Term Loan Credit Facility due January 31, 2028, and loans (the "Secured Revolving Loans") made under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement due June 30, 2026, or notes to be immediately due and payable if not cured within applicable grace periods, including the failure to make timely payments on the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans, Secured Revolving Loans or notes or other material indebtedness, cross default to other material indebtedness, the failure to comply with agreements and covenants and specified events of bankruptcy and insolvency, with respect to the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans and Secured Revolving Loans, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties and with respect to the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans and Secured Revolving Loans, a change of control, and, with respect to the Secured Term Loans, Secured Revolving Loans and senior secured notes, the failure of the documents granting security for the obligations under the secured Debt Instruments to be in full force and effect, and the failure of the liens on any material portion of the collateral securing the obligations under the secured Debt Instruments to be valid and perfected. As of January 31, 2024, we believe we were in compliance with the covenants of the Debt Instruments.

Current wording

The credit agreements governing the Credit Facilities and the indentures governing the senior secured and senior notes (together with the Credit Facilities, the “Debt Instruments”) outstanding at April 30, 2024 do not contain any financial maintenance covenants, but do contain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of HEI and certain of its subsidiaries, including K. Hovnanian, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make distributions on common and preferred stock, repay/repurchase certain indebtedness prior to its respective stated maturity, repurchase (including through exchanges) common and preferred stock, make other restricted payments (including investments), sell certain assets (including in certain land banking transactions), incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates. The Debt Instruments also contain customary events of default which would permit the lenders or holders thereof to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral (as applicable), declare the loans (the "Unsecured Term Loans") made under the Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Facility due February 1, 2027, loans (the "Secured Term Loans") made under the Senior Secured 1.75 Lien Term Loan Credit Facility due January 31, 2028, and loans (the "Secured Revolving Loans") made under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement due June 30, 2026, or notes to be immediately due and payable if not cured within applicable grace periods, including the failure to make timely payments on the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans, Secured Revolving Loans or notes or other material indebtedness, cross default to other material indebtedness, the failure to comply with agreements and covenants and specified events of bankruptcy and insolvency, with respect to the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans and Secured Revolving Loans, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties and with respect to the Unsecured Term Loans, Secured Term Loans and Secured Revolving Loans, a change of control, and, with respect to the Secured Term Loans, Secured Revolving Loans and senior secured notes, the failure of the documents granting security for the obligations under the secured Debt Instruments to be in full force and effect, and the failure of the liens on any material portion of the collateral securing the obligations under the secured Debt Instruments to be valid and perfected. As of April 30, 2024, we believe we were in compliance with the covenants of the Debt Instruments.

Previous wording

See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor a further discussion of K. Hovnanian’s Credit Facilities, senior secured notes and senior notes, including information with respect to the collateral securing our secured Debt Instruments.

Current wording

See Notes 12 and 22 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor a further discussion of K. Hovnanian’s Credit Facilities, senior secured notes and senior notes, including information with respect to the collateral securing our secured Debt Instruments.

Previous wording

We have nonrecourse mortgage loans for certain communities totaling $99.6 million and $91.5 million, net of debt issuance costs, at January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, which are secured by the related real property, including any improvements, with an aggregate book value of $313.5 million and $331.6 million, respectively. The weighted-average interest rate on these obligations was 8.7% and 8.5% at January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, and the mortgage loan payments on each community primarily correspond to home deliveries.

Current wording

We have nonrecourse mortgage loans for certain communities totaling $85.6 million and $91.5 million, net of debt issuance costs, at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, which are secured by the related real property, including any improvements, with an aggregate book value of $261.7 million and $331.6 million, respectively. The weighted-average interest rate on these obligations was 8.8% and 8.5% at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively, and the mortgage loan payments on each community primarily correspond to home deliveries.

Previous wording

Our wholly owned mortgage banking subsidiary, K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, LLC (“K. Hovnanian Mortgage”), originates mortgage loans primarily from the sale of our homes. Such mortgage loans and related servicing rights are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time. K. Hovnanian Mortgage finances the origination of mortgage loans through various master repurchase agreements, which are recorded in "Financial services" liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The loans are secured by the mortgages held for sale and are repaid when we sell the underlying mortgage loans to permanent investors. As of January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, we had an aggregate of $83.8 million and $110.8 million, respectively, outstanding under several of K. Hovnanian Mortgage’s short-term borrowing facilities.

Current wording

Our wholly owned mortgage banking subsidiary, K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, LLC (“K. Hovnanian Mortgage”), originates mortgage loans primarily from the sale of our homes. Such mortgage loans and related servicing rights are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time. K. Hovnanian Mortgage finances the origination of mortgage loans through various master repurchase agreements, which are recorded in "Financial services" liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The loans are secured by the mortgages held for sale and are repaid when we sell the underlying mortgage loans to permanent investors. As of April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, we had an aggregate of $81.7 million and $110.8 million, respectively, outstanding under several of K. Hovnanian Mortgage’s short-term borrowing facilities.

Previous wording

See Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these agreements.

Current wording

See Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a further discussion of these agreements.