The following is a summary of the Landsea Homes Corp. (LSEA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Landsea Homes reported a 22% top line growth in Q1 2024, driven by a 7% year-over-year increase in home closings and a 14% increase in average sales prices.

• Generated 612 orders in the quarter, indicating solid order activity.

• Executed 2 capital markets transactions to increase balance sheet stability, including successful placement of 2.8 million shares, and placement of $300 million in senior notes due in 2029.

• Ended the quarter with a lower number of outstanding shares, reflecting share repurchase efforts over the last 12 months.

• Expects some SG&A leverage improvement post the Antares acquisition, with a goal to reduce costs to line up with the industry standard of 10% to 12%.

Business Progress:

• Expanded operations in high-growth markets like Arizona and Florida, with plans for additional progress in Texas and Colorado.

• Completed acquisition of Antares Homes, adding approximately 20 communities and over 2,100 lots in Texas.

• Successful integration of Antares Homes, with expected full operational integration onto the Landsea platform by the end of the month.

• Strategy of upfront investments in Texas and Colorado operations shows positive results with improved cycle times, higher cash balance, and a stronger operational position.

• Strong selling season, robust week-over-week sales, and a solid order book for the summertime and the end of the year.

• Prices are being raised incrementally across markets, while costs are being reduced through process enhancements.

• New communities becoming available for operation in Austin and potential further growth through Antares acquisition.

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