SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
______________________________________ 
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission File Number 001-31625
______________________________________ 
WILLIAM LYON HOMES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________________________ 
Delaware 33-0864902
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
  
4695 MacArthur Court, 8th Floor
Newport Beach, California
 92660
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 833-3600
______________________________________ 
Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  ý    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
  Emerging Growth Company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Class of Common StockOutstanding at November 1, 2017May 7, 2018
Common stock, Class A, par value $0.0128,007,36633,202,209
Common stock, Class B, par value $0.013,813,8844,817,394


WILLIAM LYON HOMES
INDEX
 
  
Page
No.
 
Item 1.Financial Statements as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited) 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.



CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as some statements by the Company in periodic press releases and information included in oral statements or other written statements by the Company are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or which include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “hopes”, and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, information related to: anticipated operating results; home deliveries and backlog conversion; financial resources and condition; cash needs and liquidity; minority interest from our homebuilding joint ventures; timing of project openings; leverage ratios and compliance with debt covenants; revenues and average selling prices of deliveries; sales price ranges for active and future communities; backlog conversion; global and domestic economic conditions; market and industry trends; cycle times; profitability and gross margins; cost of revenues; selling, general and administrative expenses and leverage; interest expense; inventory write-downs; unrecognized tax benefits; land acquisition spending and timing; financial services and ancillary business performance and strategies; the anticipated benefits to be realized from the RSI acquisition; debt maturities; business and operational strategies and the anticipated effects thereof; anticipated debt paydowns; the Company's ability to achieve tax benefits and utilize its tax attributes; sales pace; effects of home buyer cancellations; community count; joint ventures; the Company's ability to acquire land and pursue real estate opportunities; the Company's ability to gain approvals and open new communities; the Company's ability to sell homes and properties; the Company's ability to secure materials and subcontractors; the Company's ability to produce the liquidity and capital necessary to expand and take advantage of opportunities; and legal proceedings, insurance and claims. Forward-looking statements are based upon expectations and projections about future events and are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties about, among other things, the Company, economic and market factors and the homebuilding industry. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q will occur, or if any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what effect it will have on the Company's operations, financial condition or share price. The Company's past performance, and past or present economic conditions in its housing markets, are not indicative of future performance or conditions. Investors are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company will not, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or changes to projections over time unless required by federal securities laws.

Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, the major risks and uncertainties, and assumptions that are made, that affect the Company's business and may cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully integrate RSI Communities’ homebuilding operations with its existing operations; any adverse weather conditions and impact from natural disasters, such aseffect on the recent fire activity in Northern California;Company’s, or RSI Communities’, business operations following the acquisition; the availability of skilled subcontractors, labor and homebuilding materials and increased construction cycle times; the availability and timing of mortgage financing; adverse weather conditions; the Company’s financial leverage and level of indebtedness and any inability to comply with financial and other covenants under its debt instruments; continued volatility and worsening in general economic conditions either internationally, nationally or in regions in which the Company operates; changes in governmental laws and regulations and increased costs, fees and delays associated therewith; potential changesgovernment actions, policies, programs and regulations directed at or affecting the housing market (including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Cuts and Job Act”), the Dodd-Frank Act, tax benefits associated with purchasing and owning a home, and the standards, fees and size limits applicable to the purchase or insuring of mortgage loans by government-sponsored enterprises and government agencies), the homebuilding industry, or construction activities; defects in manufactured products or other homebuilding materials; changes in existing tax laws or enacted corporate income tax rates, including pursuant to the Tax Cuts and individual tax code at the federal, state and local level;Job Act; worsening in markets for residential housing; the impact of construction defect, product liability and home warranty claims, including the adequacy of self-insurance accruals, and the applicability and sufficiency of the Company’s insurance coverage; defects in manufactured products or other homebuilding materials; decline in real estate values resulting in impairment of the Company’s real estate assets; volatility in the banking industry, credit and capital markets; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals and the opening of projects; the availability and cost of land for future development; restraints on foreign investment; terrorism or other hostilities involving the United States and other geopolitical risks;States; building moratorium or “slow-growth” or “no-growth” initiatives that could be implemented in states in which the Company operates; changes in mortgage and other interest rates; conditions in the capital, credit and financial markets, including mortgage lending standards and the availability of mortgage financing; changes in generally accepted accounting principles or interpretations of those principles; changes in prices of homebuilding materials; competition for home sales from other sellers of new and resale homes; cancellations and the Company’s ability to convert its backlog into deliveries; the occurrence of events such as landslides, soil subsidence and earthquakes that are uninsurable, not economically insurable or not subject to effective indemnification agreements; increased outside broker costs; changes in governmental laws and regulations and compliance therewith;regulations; limitations on the Company’s ability to utilize its tax attributes; whether an ownership change occurred that could, under certain circumstances, have resulted in the limitation of the Company’s ability to offset prior years’ taxable income with net operating losses; and other factors, risks and uncertainties. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2017, as well as those factors or conditions described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”


EXPLANATORY NOTE

In this interim report on Form 10-Q, unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. In addition, unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, “Parent” refers to William Lyon Homes, and “California Lyon” refers to William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Financial Statements
WILLIAM LYON HOMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except number of shares and par value per share)
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(unaudited) (as adjusted, refer to Note 1)(unaudited) 
ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents — Note 1$43,604
 $42,612
$50,473
 $182,710
Receivables9,719
 9,538
14,018
 10,223
Escrow proceeds receivable228
 85
1,552
 3,319
Real estate inventories — Note 51,855,658
 1,771,998
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — Note 38,225
 7,282
Real estate inventories — Note 6   
Owned2,051,817
 1,699,850
Not owned282,169
 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — Note 45,406
 7,867
Goodwill66,902
 66,902
118,877
 66,902
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $4,640 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 20166,700
 6,700
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $4,640 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20176,700
 6,700
Deferred income taxes73,597
 75,751
47,716
 47,915
Lease right-of-use assets15,074
 13,129
14,757
 14,454
Other assets, net21,152
 17,283
32,921
 21,164
Total assets$2,100,859
 $2,011,280
$2,626,406
 $2,061,104
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Accounts payable$84,116
 $74,282
$88,853
 $58,799
Accrued expenses93,140
 92,919
99,378
 111,491
Notes payable — Note 6:

 

Liabilities from inventories not owned — Note 13282,169
 
Notes payable — Note 7:   
Revolving credit facility50,000
 29,000
85,000
 
Seller financing5,226
 24,692

 589
Construction notes payable2,291
 
Joint venture notes payable105,785
 102,076
84,955
 93,926
Subordinated amortizing notes due December 1, 2017— Note 61,619
 7,225
5 3/4% Senior Notes due April 15, 2019 — Note 6
149,226
 148,826
8 1/2% Senior Notes due November 15, 2020 — Note 6

 422,817
7% Senior Notes due August 15, 2022 — Note 6346,556
 346,014
5 7/8% Senior Notes due January 31, 2025 — Note 6
439,221
 
5 3/4% Senior Notes due April 15, 2019 — Note 7

 149,362
7% Senior Notes due August 15, 2022 — Note 7346,924
 346,740
6% Senior Notes due September 1, 2023 — Note 7343,274
 
5 7/8% Senior Notes due January 31, 2025 — Note 7
439,903
 439,567
1,274,889
 1,247,851
1,772,747
 1,200,474
Commitments and contingencies — Note 12

 

Commitments and contingencies — Note 13

 

Equity:      
William Lyon Homes stockholders’ equity      
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016
 
Common stock, Class A, par value $0.01 per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 29,193,050 and 28,909,781 shares issued, 28,043,563 and 27,907,724 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively289
 290
Common stock, Class B, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 3,813,884 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 201638
 38
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
Common stock, Class A, par value $0.01 per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 34,454,130 and 34,267,510 shares issued, 33,202,209 and 33,135,650 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively345
 344
Common stock, Class B, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 4,817,394 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 201748
 48
Additional paid-in capital421,626
 419,099
447,770
 454,286
Retained earnings314,031
 277,659
334,122
 325,794
Total William Lyon Homes stockholders’ equity735,984
 697,086
782,285
 780,472
Noncontrolling interests — Note 289,986
 66,343
Noncontrolling interests — Note 371,374
 80,158
Total equity825,970
 763,429
853,659
 860,630
Total liabilities and equity$2,100,859
 $2,011,280
$2,626,406
 $2,061,104
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


WILLIAM LYON HOMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except number of shares and per share data)
(unaudited)
 
  
Three 
 Months 
 Ended  
 September 30, 
 2017
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Operating revenue          
Home sales$490,304
 $342,628
 $1,171,791
 $928,982
Home sales — Note 1$372,385
 $258,854
Construction services — Note 135
 86
 94
 3,810
983
 
490,339
 342,714
 1,171,885
 932,792
373,368
 258,854
Operating costs          
Cost of sales — homes(401,700) (285,896) (973,212) (769,705)(307,308) (218,455)
Construction services — Note 1(35) (86) (41) (3,458)(983) 
Sales and marketing(21,935) (18,246) (57,924) (51,351)(22,693) (14,705)
General and administrative(22,951) (17,360) (61,447) (51,879)(24,521) (18,946)
Transaction expenses(3,130) 
Other(548) 198
 (1,548) (612)(298) (440)
(447,169) (321,390) (1,094,172) (877,005)(358,933) (252,546)
Operating income43,170
 21,324
 77,713
 55,787
14,435
 6,308
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures1,160
 1,435
 2,622
 3,810
932
 249
Other (loss) income, net(365) 2,050
 (12) 2,803
Other income, net35
 345
Income before extinguishment of debt43,965
 24,809
 80,323
 62,400
15,402
 6,902
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 (21,828) 

 (21,828)
Income before provision for income taxes43,965
 24,809
 58,495
 62,400
Provision for income taxes — Note 9(13,905) (8,295) (17,480) (20,859)
Net income30,060
 16,514
 41,015
 41,541
Income (loss) before (provision for) benefit from income taxes15,402
 (14,926)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes — Note 10(2,814) 5,630
Net income (loss)12,588
 (9,296)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,642) (3,445) (4,643) (4,897)(4,260) (704)
Net income available to common stockholders$27,418
 $13,069
 $36,372
 $36,644
Income per common share:       
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$8,328
 $(10,000)
Income (loss) per common share:   
Basic$0.74
 $0.36
 $0.98
 $1.00
$0.22
 $(0.27)
Diluted$0.71
 $0.34
 $0.95
 $0.96
$0.21
 $(0.27)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic37,059,483
 36,801,464
 37,007,144
 36,746,727
37,931,256
 36,908,320
Diluted38,583,341
 38,333,027
 38,381,292
 38,314,021
39,855,683
 36,908,320
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements



WILLIAM LYON HOMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
William Lyon Homes Stockholders    William Lyon Homes Stockholders    
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
   
Non-
Controlling
  Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
   
Non-
Controlling
  
Shares Amount Capital Retained Earnings Interests TotalShares Amount Capital Retained Earnings Interests Total
Balance - December 31, 201632,724
 $328
 $419,099
 $277,659
 $66,343
 $763,429
Balance - December 31, 201739,085
 $392
 $454,286
 $325,794
 $80,158
 $860,630
Net income
 
 
 36,372
 4,643
 41,015

 
 
 8,328
 4,260
 12,588
Cash contributions from members of consolidated entities
 
 
 
 58,829
 58,829

 
 
 
 4,062
 4,062
Cash distributions to members of consolidated entities
 
 
 
 (39,829) (39,829)
 
 
 
 (17,106) (17,106)
Repurchases of common stock(102) (1) (2,283) 
 
 (2,284)(205) (2) (4,998) 
 
 (5,000)
Shares remitted to Company to satisfy employee tax obligations(76) 
 (1,450) 
 
 (1,450)(186) (2) (4,694) 
 
 (4,696)
Stock based compensation expense461
 
 6,260
 
 
 6,260
577
 5
 3,176
 
 
 3,181
Balance - September 30, 201733,007

$327
 $421,626

$314,031

$89,986
 $825,970
Balance - March 31, 201839,271

$393
 $447,770

$334,122

$71,374
 $853,659
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
 



WILLIAM LYON HOMES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Three  
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three  
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Operating activities      
Net income$41,015
 $41,541
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:   
Net income (loss)$12,588
 $(9,296)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
  
Depreciation and amortization1,426
 1,506
2,056
 449
Net change in deferred income taxes2,154
 (2)199
 (195)
Stock based compensation expense6,260
 4,087
3,181
 1,676
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(2,622) (3,810)(932) (249)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures1,840
 896
3,575
 359
Loss on extinguishment of debt21,828
 

 21,828
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
  
Restricted cash
 504
Receivables(342) 442
(2,226) 382
Escrow proceeds receivable(143) 3,041
1,767
 (1,612)
Real estate inventories(98,980) (146,678)79,895
 (22,633)
Other assets(3,536) 2,806
(1,275) (1,447)
Accounts payable9,834
 1,040
20,739
 (1,533)
Accrued expenses(1,724) 11,649
(21,539) (29,110)
Net cash used in operating activities(22,990) (82,978)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities98,028
 (41,381)
Investing activities   
  
Collection of related party note receivable
 6,188
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(475,221) 
Purchases of property and equipment(2,416) (773)(2,442) (2)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(2,416)
5,415
Net cash used in investing activities(477,663)
(2)
Financing activities   
  
Proceeds from borrowings on notes payable105,109
 111,992
20,194
 25,350
Principal payments on notes payable(101,400) (91,250)(29,179) (20,780)
Redemption premium of 8.5% Senior Notes(19,645) 

 (19,645)
Principal payments of 8.5% Senior Notes(425,000) 

 (425,000)
Principal payments on 5.75% Senior Notes(150,000) 
Proceeds from issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes446,468
 

 446,468
Proceeds from issuance of 6% Senior Notes350,000
 
Proceeds from borrowings on Revolver275,000
 198,000
110,000
 105,000
Payments on Revolver(254,000) (167,000)(25,000) (77,000)
Principal payments on subordinated amortizing notes(5,606) (5,096)
 (1,869)
Payment of deferred loan costs(9,794) (792)(5,877) (6,840)
Shares remitted to, or withheld by the Company for employee tax withholding(1,450) (918)(4,696) (1,380)
Cash received for lease transaction
 19,848
Payments to repurchase common stock(2,284) 
(5,000) 
Excess income tax benefit from stock based awards
 (238)
Noncontrolling interest contributions58,829
 36,140
4,062
 1,467
Noncontrolling interest distributions(39,829) (12,768)(17,106) (7,340)
Net cash provided by financing activities26,398
 68,070
247,398
 38,279
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents992
 (9,493)(132,237) (3,104)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period42,612
 50,203
182,710
 42,612
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period$43,604
 $40,710
$50,473
 $39,508
Supplemental disclosures:   
  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes$17,079
 $6,914
$104
 $9,800
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:   

  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$5,213
 $1,353
$1,696
 $4,650
Issuance of note payable related to land acquisition$
 $32,419
Accrued deferred loan costs$
 $43
$879
 $1,270
Inventory reclassified to Other assets upon adoption of ASC 606$5,365
 $
Non-cash additions to Real estate inventories - not owned and Liabilities from inventories not owned$87,896
 $
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


WILLIAM LYON HOMES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1—Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Operations
William Lyon Homes, a Delaware corporation (“Parent” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), is primarily engaged in designing, constructing, marketing and selling single-family detached and attached homes in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Washington (under the Polygon Northwest brand) and, Oregon (under the Polygon Northwest brand). and Texas.
Basis of Presentation
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 and revenues and expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant accounting policies using estimates include real estate inventories and cost of sales, impairment of real estate inventories, warranty reserves, loss contingencies, accounting for variable interest entities, business combinations, and valuation of deferred tax assets. The current economic environment increases the uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and joint ventures, and certain joint ventures and other entities which have been determined to be variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary (see Note 2)3). The accounting policies of the joint ventures are substantially the same as those of the Company. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared from our books and records without audit and include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. Readers of this quarterly report should refer to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, which are included in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures that would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited financial statements have not been included in this report. Also, refer to the discussion under Revenue Recognition and Change in Accounting Principle below regarding the adoption of the new standard for leases.revenue recognition.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09” or “ASC 606”). Refer to Change in Accounting Principle below for further details regarding the adoption.

Home Sales
Prior to January 1, 2018, under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 605, "Revenue Recognition" ("ASC 605"), revenue was recorded when a sale was consummated, the buyer’s initial and continuing investments were adequate, any receivables were not subject to future subordination, and the usual risks and rewards of ownership had transferred to the buyer. Effective January 1, 2018, upon adoption of ASC 606, revenue is recorded upon the close of escrow, at which point home sales are considered in the scope of a contract. Accordingly, the Company does not record homebuilding revenue for performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied. No revenue was recorded in the 2018 period that did not result from current period performance.

Construction Services
The Company accounted for construction management agreements using the Percentage of Completion Method in accordance with ASC 605 (prior to January 1, 2018) and ASC 606 (subsequent to January 1, 2018). Under ASC 605 and ASC 606, the Company records revenues and expenses as a contracted project progresses, and based on the percentage of costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs of the contract.
The Company entered into construction management agreements to build, sell and market homes in certain communities. For such services, the Company will receive fees (generally 3 to 5 percent of the sales price, as defined) and may, under certain circumstances, receive additional compensation if certain financial thresholds are achieved.



Real Estate Inventories
Real estate inventories are carried at cost net of impairment losses, if any. Real estate inventories consist primarily of land deposits, land and land under development, homes completed and under construction, and model homes. All direct and indirect land costs, offsite and onsite improvements and applicable interest and other carrying charges are capitalized to real estate projects during periods when the project is under development. Land, offsite costs and all other common costs are allocated to land parcels benefited based upon relative fair values before construction. Onsite construction costs and related carrying charges (principally interest and property taxes) are allocated to the individual homes within a phase based upon the relative sales value of the homes. The Company relieves its real estate inventories through cost of sales for the estimated cost of homes sold. Selling expenses and other marketing costs are expensed in the period incurred. From time to time the Company sells land to third parties. The Company does not consider these sales to be core to its homebuilding business, and any gain or loss recognized on these transactions is recorded in other non-operating income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had one and two land parcel sales, respectively,sale that resulted in a negligible loss for both periodsthe period then ended. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company had two and fiveone land parcel sales, respectively,sale to a third party that resulteddid not result in a $2.7 millionany gain for both periods then ended.or loss.
A provision for warranty costs relating to the Company’s limited warranty plans is included in cost of sales and accrued expenses at the time the sale of a home is recorded. The Company generally reserves a percent of the sales price of its homes, or a set amount per home closed depending on the operating division, against the possibility of future charges relating to its warranty programs and similar potential claims. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of homes under warranty, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, and cost per claim. The Company continually assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Changes in the Company’s warranty liability for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016,2017, are as follows (in thousands):
 

 Three  
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three  
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Warranty liability, beginning of period$13,643
 $14,174
Warranty provision during period (1)
2,504
 1,290
Warranty payments, net of insurance recoveries during period(4,395) (2,829)
Warranty charges related to construction services projects7
 80
Warranty liability, end of period$11,759
 $12,715

 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Warranty liability, beginning of period$14,174
 $18,117
Warranty provision during period7,695
 7,086
Warranty payments during period(9,419) (10,579)
Warranty charges related to construction services projects120
 128
Warranty liability, end of period$12,570
 $14,752
(1)In connection with the RSI Acquisition (see Note 2), the Company assumed warranty liability of $0.6 million for units closed prior to the RSI Acquisition date and for which has been included in this line item for purposes of this table.
Interest incurred under the Company’s debt obligations, as more fully discussed in Note 6,7, is capitalized to qualifying real estate projects under development. Interest activity for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended  
 September 30, 
 2017
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Interest incurred$18,112
 $21,293
 $56,359
 $62,112
Less: Interest capitalized18,112
 21,293
 56,359
 62,112
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized$
 $
 $
 $
Cash paid for interest$28,374
 $14,898
 $55,532
 $54,576
Construction Services
The Company accounts for construction management agreements using the Percentage of Completion Method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 605 Revenue Recognition (“ASC 605”). Under ASC 605, the Company records revenues and expenses as a contracted project progresses, and based on the percentage of costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs of the contract.
The Company entered into construction management agreements to build, sell and market homes in certain communities. For such services, the Company will receive fees (generally 3 to 5 percent of the sales price, as defined) and may, under certain circumstances, receive additional compensation if certain financial thresholds are achieved.
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Interest incurred$19,258
 $19,424
Less: Interest capitalized19,258
 19,424
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized$
 $
Cash paid for interest$31,489
 $19,036
Financial Instruments
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, and deposits. The Company typically places its cash and cash equivalents in investment grade short-term instruments. Deposits, included in other assets, are due from municipalities or utility companies and are generally collected from such entities through fees assessed to other developers. The Company is an issuer of, or subject to, financial


instruments, including letters of credit, with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business which exposes it to credit risks. These financial instruments include letters of credit and obligations in connection with assessment district bonds. These off-balance sheet financial instruments are described in more detail in Note 12.13.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased are considered cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance exceeds federally insurable limits as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. The Company monitors the cash balances in its operating accounts, however, these cash balances could be negatively impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. To date, the Company has experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in its operating accounts.
Deferred Loan Costs
Deferred loan costs represent debt issuance costs and are primarily amortized to interest incurred using the straight line method which approximates the effective interest method.


Goodwill
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, Intangibles, Goodwill and Other, goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are analyzed for impairment at the reporting segment level. Goodwill is analyzed on an annual basis, or when indicators of impairment exist. We have determined that we have sixseven reporting segments, as discussed in Note 4,5, and we perform an annual goodwill impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
Intangibles
Recorded intangible assets primarily relate to brand names of acquired entities, construction management contracts, homes in backlog, and joint venture management fee contracts recorded in conjunction with FASB ASC Topic 852, Reorganizations ("ASC 852"), or FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). All intangible assets with the exception of those relating to brand names were valued based on expected cash flows related to home closings, and the asset is amortized on a per unit basis, as homes under the contracts close. Our brand name intangible assets are deemed to have an indefinite useful life.
Income (loss) per common share
The Company computes income (loss) per common share in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share, which requires income (loss) per common share for each class of stock to be calculated using the two-class method. The two-class method is an allocation of income between the holders of common stock and a company’s participating security holders.
Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. For purposes of determining diluted income per common share, basic income per common share is further adjusted to include the effect of potential dilutive common shares.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC 740, Income Taxes, using an asset and liability approach. Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards measured by applying currently enacted tax laws. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce net deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be considered “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the income tax provision.
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2017,2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”), which simplified several aspects for the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences and classification on the statement of cash flows. The Company did not have any previously unrecognized excess tax benefits. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or notes to its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which clarifies existing accounting literature relating to how and when revenue is recognized by an entity. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, an entity will need to exercise a greater degree of judgment and make more estimates than under the current guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts. ASU 2014-09 is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and is to be applied either retrospectively or using the cumulative effect transition method, with early adoption not permitted.
The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements, but does not anticipate that the adoption will have a material impact on the amount or timing of its revenues. ASU 2014-09 may


impact the classification and timing of recognition of certain marketing costs and costs associated with obtaining a customer sales contract that the Company incurs in the course of its business. The Company has not concluded its analysis of these costs, but does not anticipate that adoption of the ASU will result in a material change to the Company's financial statements or related disclosures. The Company has not finalized its implementation plan for ASU 2014-09, but expects to employ the cumulative effect transition method.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are to be presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of ASU 2016-15 willthis guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or notes to its consolidated financial statements.


Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)" (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires restricted cash to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending amounts on the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or notes to its consolidated financial statements.

Change in Accounting Principle
During the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" ("ASU 2016-02"), which amends the existing standards for lease accounting, requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use ("ROU") model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.
The Company adopted the new standardASC 606 with a modified retrospective transition approachdate of initial application of January 1, 2018. The Company applied ASC 606 using the cumulative effect method - i.e. by recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying ASC 606 as an adjustment to the opening balance of equity at January 1, 2018. Therefore, the comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under ASC 605.
ASC 606 replaced the guidance for leases existing at,costs incurred to sell real estate with new guidance codified under ASC 340-40, “Other Assets and Deferred Costs - Contracts with Customers”. The Company previously capitalized certain marketing costs related to model homes and sales offices within Real estate inventories in the balance sheet; however, effective January 1, 2018, the Company capitalized these costs within Other Assets. The method of amortization of these costs is the same under ASC 606 as per the previous guidance, resulting in no adjustment to the Company's retained earnings for the comparative period. However, under ASC 606, amortization is included in Sales and marketing expense, whereas amortization was previously recorded in Cost of sales - homes in the statement of operations.
The adoption of ASC 606 did not have an impact on the amount or entered into after, the beginningtiming of the earliest comparative period presentedCompany's homebuilding revenues. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2018, the adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company's balance sheet, net income, stockholders' equity or statement of cash flows.

Note 2—Acquisition of RSI Communities
On March 9, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of RSI Communities, a Southern California- and Texas-based homebuilder, and three additional related real estate assets (the “RSI Acquisition”) pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated February 19, 2018 among William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent ("California Lyon"), RSI Communities, L.L.C, RS Equity Management L.L.C., Class B Sellers of RSI Communities L.L.C., and RS Equity Management L.L.C. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, California Lyon acquired, for cash, all of the membership interests of the underlying limited liability companies and three additional related real estate assets (collectively referred to herein as "RSI Communities") and which conducts business as RSI Communities, L.L.C. (“RSI”), for an aggregate cash purchase price of $460.0 million, and an additional approximately $15.2 million at closing pursuant to initial working capital adjustments, a portion of which remains subject to final adjustment in accordance with the financial statements.terms of the Purchase Agreement. Part of the acquired entities specific to the Southern California region now operate under the Company’s existing California segment. The adoption is accounted forremaining acquired entities now operate as a changenew division of the Company under the RSI name in accounting principleTexas, with core markets of Austin and San Antonio.
The Company financed the RSI Acquisition with a combination of proceeds from its issuance of $350 million in conformityaggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2023, cash on hand, and approximately $194.3 million of aggregate proceeds from a land banking arrangement with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 250, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”.respect to land parcels in various stages of development.
As a result of the adoption,RSI Acquisition, the most significant changesentities comprising the business of RSI Communities became wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company, and its results are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements and related to (1)disclosures from the recognitiondate of new ROUthe RSI Acquisition. For the period from March 9, 2018 through March 31, 2018, home deliveries and operating revenue from RSI operations were 80 units and $22.7 million, respectively.
The RSI Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805. Under ASC 805, the Company recorded the acquired assets and leaseassumed liabilities onof RSI Communities at their estimated fair values, with the balance sheetexcess allocated to Goodwill, as shown below. Goodwill represents the value the Company expects to achieve through the operational synergies and the expansion of the Company into new markets. The Company estimates that the entire $52.0 million of goodwill resulting from the RSI Acquisition will be tax deductible. Goodwill will be allocated to the California and Texas operating segments (see Note 5). A reconciliation of the consideration transferred as of the acquisition date is as follows:
Net proceeds received from RSI inventory involved in land banking transactions$194,131
Issuance of 6.00% Senior Notes due September 1, 2023190,437
Cash on hand90,653
 475,221


As of March 31, 2018, the Company had not completed its final estimate of the fair value of the net assets of RSI Communities, due to the RSI Acquisition's close proximity to quarter end. As such, the estimates used as of March 31, 2018 are subject to change. The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts for office, real estate and equipment operating leases; and (2) the derecognition of previousacquired assets and liabilities for a sale-leaseback transaction that did not qualify for sale accounting under the previous standards.
The Company elected allrecorded at their fair values as of the standard's available practical expedients on adoption, including the package of practical expedients and use of hindsight expedient. Consequently, the Company:
Recognized lease related liabilities within Accrued expenses of $15.6 million as of June 30, 2017, with corresponding ROU assets of the same amount based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments under current leasing standards for existing operating leases.
The balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 was adjusted using the modified retrospective transition approach which resulted in the following adjusted balancesacquisition date (in thousands):
 December 31,
2016
 Lease adoption adjustments December 31,
2016
     (as adjusted)
Lease right-of-use assets
 $13,129
 $13,129
Total assets1,998,151
 13,129
 2,011,280
      
Accrued expenses79,790
 13,129
 92,919
Total liabilities and equity1,998,151
 13,129
 2,011,280
Assets Acquired 
 Real estate inventories$436,578
 Goodwill51,975
 Other6,532
 Total Assets495,085
   
Liabilities Assumed 
 Accounts payable$9,315
 Accrued expenses8,244
 Notes payable2,305
 Total liabilities19,864
 Net assets acquired$475,221
The Company's existing material leasesCompany determined the fair value of real estate inventories on a project level basis using a combination of discounted cash flow models, and market comparable land transactions, where available. These methods are significantly impacted by estimates relating to i) expected selling prices, ii) anticipated sales pace, iii) cost to complete estimates, iv) highest and best use of projects prior to acquisition, and v) comparable land values. These estimates were all considereddeveloped and used at the individual project level, and may vary significantly between projects.
Other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable were generally stated at historical value due to the short-term nature of these liabilities.
The Company recorded $3.1 million in acquisition related costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018, respectively, which are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in Transaction expenses. Such costs were expensed as incurred in accordance with ASC 805.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information
The following table presents unaudited pro forma amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 as if the RSI Acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2017 (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
 Three months ended March 31, 2018Three months ended March 31, 2017
Operating revenues$401,600
258,854
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$6,419
$(10,767)
Income (Loss) per share - basic$0.17
$(0.29)
Income (Loss) per share - diluted$0.16
$(0.29)
The unaudited pro forma operating leases underresults have been determined after adjusting the new leasing standardunaudited operating results of RSI Communities to reflect the estimated purchase accounting and other acquisition adjustments including interest expense associated with the debt used to fund a portion of the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma results presented above do not reflect any cost savings, operating synergies or revenue enhancements that the combined company may achieve as a result no adjustmentof the RSI Acquisition, the costs to previously reported lease expense was incurredcombine the operations of the Company and RSI Communities or the costs necessary to achieve any of the foregoing cost savings, operating synergies or revenue enhancements. As such, the unaudited pro forma amounts are for prior periods presented.
Derecognized obligationscomparative purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the results of $19.8 million relating to cash received from a sale-leaseback transactionoperations which would have resulted had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the applicable period or indicative of the results that was previously classified within Accrued expenses.will be attained in the future.
Refer to Note 12 for more details regarding leases as of September 30, 2017 and its comparative period.





Note 2—3—Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company was party to twelve and eleventhirteen joint ventures for the purpose of land development and homebuilding activities which we have determined to be VIEs. The Company, as the managing member, has the power to direct the activities of the VIEs since it manages the daily operations and has exposure to the risks and rewards of the VIEs, based upon the allocation of income and loss per the respective joint venture agreements. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary of the joint ventures, and the VIEs were consolidated as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the assets of the consolidated VIEs totaled $243.7$202.3 million, of which $8.8$6.9 million was cash and cash equivalents and $250.6$224.8 million was owned real estate inventories. The liabilities of the consolidated VIEs totaled $115.8$92.1 million, primarily comprised of notes payable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
As of December 31, 2016,2017, the assets of the consolidated VIEs totaled $204.8$219.6 million, of which $5.8$10.7 million was cash and cash equivalents and $200.7$230.8 million was owned real estate inventories. The liabilities of the consolidated VIEs totaled $107.3$99.4 million, primarily comprised of notes payable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Note 3—4—Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The table set forth below summarizes the combined unaudited statements of operations for our unconsolidated mortgage joint ventures that we accounted for under the equity method (in thousands):

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Revenues$5,368
 $5,397
 $13,830
 $14,675
$3,709
 $3,389
Cost of sales(2,781) (2,521) (7,936) (7,043)(1,918) (2,110)
Income of unconsolidated joint ventures$2,587
 $2,876
 $5,894
 $7,632
$1,791
 $1,279

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations represents our share of the income of our unconsolidated mortgage joint ventures, which is allocated based on the provisions of the underlying joint venture operating agreements less any additional impairments recorded against our investments in joint ventures which we do not deem recoverable.  For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018, and 2017, and 2016, the Company recorded income of $1.2$0.9 million and $2.6 million, and $1.4 million and $3.8$0.2 million, respectively, from its unconsolidated joint ventures. This income was primarily attributable to our share of income related to mortgages that were generated and issued to qualifying home buyers during the periods.
The table set forth below summarizes the combined unaudited balance sheets for our unconsolidated joint ventures that we accounted for under the equity method (in thousands):
    March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets    
 Cash $6,996
 $12,802
 Loans held for sale 16,489
 17,106
 Accounts receivable 698
 2,791
 Other assets 102
 128
  Total Assets $24,285
 $32,827
       
Liabilities and Equity    
 Accounts payable $292
 $779
 Accrued expenses 892
 1,532
 Credit lines payable 15,601
 18,312
 Other liabilities 251
 31
 Members equity 7,249
 12,173
  Total Liabilities and Equity $24,285
 $32,827


    September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Assets    
 Cash $12,051
 $10,208
 Loans held for sale 26,929
 18,791
 Accounts receivable 585
 764
 Other assets 156
 56
  Total Assets $39,721
 $29,819
       
Liabilities and Equity    
 Accounts payable $362
 $694
 Accrued expenses 1,314
 1,026
 Credit lines payable 25,706
 17,748
 Other liabilities 24
 17
 Members equity 12,315
 10,334
  Total Liabilities and Equity $39,721
 $29,819
Note 4—5—Segment Information
The Company operates one principal homebuilding business. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"), the Company has determined that each of its operating divisions is an operating segment. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker. The Company’s chief operating decision maker directs the allocation of resources to operating segments based on the profitability and cash flows of each respective segment.
The Company’s homebuilding operations design, construct and sell a wide range of homes designed to meet the specific needs in each of its markets. In accordance with ASC 280, prior to the acquisition of RSI Communities (see Note 2), the Company's homebuilding operations had been grouped into six operating segments. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company added one additional operating segment, Texas as a result of the RSI Acquisition. As such, in accordance with the aggregation criteria defined by FASB ASC Topic 280,Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company’s homebuilding operating segments have been grouped into sixseven reportable segments:
California, consisting of operating divisions in i) Southern California, consisting of operations in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties; and ii) Northern California, consisting of operations in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Arizona, consisting of operations in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.
Nevada, consisting of operations in the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area.
Colorado, consisting of operations in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area.
Washington, consisting of operations in the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area.
Oregon, consisting of operations in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.
Texas, consisting of operations in the Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas metropolitan areas.
Corporate develops and implements strategic initiatives and supports the Company’s operating segments by centralizing key administrative functions such as finance and treasury, information technology, risk management and litigation and human resources.
Segment financial information relating to the Company’s operations was as follows (in thousands):


Three 
 Months 
 Ended  
 September 30, 
 2017
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Operating revenue:          
California (1)
$230,960
 $111,520
 $462,277
 $309,199
$134,812
 $81,967
Arizona39,607
 28,758
 118,695
 85,399
32,039
 26,716
Nevada42,966
 49,600
 103,448
 128,996
49,176
 30,548
Colorado24,811
 35,316
 77,149
 85,885
40,063
 21,330
Washington71,788
 42,247
 185,523
 112,512
Washington (1)
55,651
 43,474
Oregon80,207
 75,273
 224,793
 210,801
46,853
 54,819
Texas14,774
 
Total operating revenue$490,339
 $342,714
 $1,171,885
 $932,792
$373,368
 $258,854
          
(1) Operating revenue in the California segment includes construction services revenue.
(1) Operating revenue in the Washington segment includes construction services revenue.(1) Operating revenue in the Washington segment includes construction services revenue.
          
Three 
 Months 
 Ended  
 September 30, 
 2017
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Income before provision for income taxes:       
Income (loss) before (provision for) benefit from income taxes:   
California$31,150
 $10,364
 $53,907
 $28,252
$11,419
 $6,327
Arizona3,388
 2,542
 11,102
 7,537
2,487
 2,298
Nevada4,372
 5,291
 7,811
 12,587
4,839
 2,192
Colorado969
 2,342
 2,519
 3,643
3,164
 296
Washington6,164
 2,899
 10,249
 6,767
4,511
 314
Oregon10,708
 9,466
 25,847
 27,452
3,637
 4,481
Texas434
 
Corporate(12,786) (8,095) (31,112) (23,838)(15,089) (9,006)
Income before extinguishment of debt$43,965
 $24,809
 $80,323
 $62,400
$15,402
 $6,902
Corporate - Loss on extinguishment of debt$
 $
 $(21,828) $

 (21,828)
Income before provision for income taxes$43,965
 $24,809
 $58,495
 $62,400
Income (loss) before (provision for) benefit from income taxes$15,402
 $(14,926)
 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Homebuilding assets:  (as adjusted, refer to Note 1)   
California$704,313
 $716,955
$934,977
 $631,649
Arizona182,588
 191,581
176,217
 170,634
Nevada218,060
 189,248
212,268
 211,202
Colorado154,422
 124,580
156,257
 149,183
Washington324,358
 343,973
308,901
 286,442
Oregon302,332
 238,766
329,779
 288,981
Texas314,153
 
Corporate (1)214,786
 206,177
193,854
 323,013
Total homebuilding assets$2,100,859
 $2,011,280
$2,626,406
 $2,061,104
 
(1)
Comprised primarily of cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, receivables, lease right-of-use assets, and other assets.



Note 5—6—Real Estate Inventories
Real estate inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Real estate inventories:      
Land deposits$61,123
 $50,429
$57,775
 $51,833
Land and land under development888,091
 1,069,001
992,290
 904,410
Homes completed and under construction804,338
 545,310
905,752
 646,198
Model homes102,106
 107,258
96,000
 97,409
Total$1,855,658
 $1,771,998
$2,051,817
 $1,699,850
Real estate inventories not owned (1):   
Other land options contracts — land banking arrangement$282,169
 $

(1)Represents the consolidation of a land banking arrangement. Although the Company is not obligated to purchase the lots, based on certain factors, the Company has determined that it is economically compelled to purchase the lots in the land banking arrangement and thus, has consolidated the assets and liabilities associated with this land bank. Amounts are net of deposits.
Note 6—7—Senior Notes, Secured, and Unsecured Indebtedness

Senior notes, secured, and unsecured indebtedness consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Notes payable:      
Revolving credit facility$50,000
 $29,000
$85,000
 $
Seller financing5,226
 24,692

 589
Construction notes payable2,291
 
Joint venture notes payable105,785
 102,076
84,955
 93,926
Total notes payable161,011
 155,768
172,246
 94,515
      
Subordinated amortizing notes1,619
 7,225
   
Senior notes:      
5 3/4% Senior Notes due April 15, 2019
149,226
 148,826

 149,362
8 1/2% Senior Notes due November 15, 2020

 422,817
7% Senior Notes due August 15, 2022346,556
 346,014
346,924
 346,740
6% Senior Notes due September 1, 2023343,274
 
5 7/8% Senior Notes due January 31, 2025
439,221
 
439,903
 439,567
Total senior notes935,003
 917,657
1,130,101
 935,669
      
Total notes payable and senior notes$1,097,633
 $1,080,650
$1,302,347
 $1,030,184

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, the maturities of the Notes payable, Subordinated amortizing notes, 5 3/4%7% Senior Notes, 7%6% Senior Notes, and 5 7/8% Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands):
 


Year Ending December 31,  
20175,335
201847,238
Remaining in 2018$21,352
2019231,806
113,979
202028,251

2021
36,915
2022350,000
Thereafter800,000
800,000
$1,112,630
$1,322,246
Maturities above exclude premium on the 7% Senior Notes of $0.8$0.7 million and discount on the 5 7/8% Senior Notes of $3.3$3.1 million, and deferred loan costs on the 5 3/4%7%, 7%6%, and 5 7/8% Senior Notes of $12.5$17.5 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.


Notes Payable
Revolving Credit Facility
On July 1, 2016, California Lyon and Parent entered into an amendment and restatement agreement pursuant to which its existing credit agreement providing for a revolving credit facility, as previously amended and restated on March 27, 2015 as described below, was further amended and restated in its entirety (as amended from time to time, the "Second Amended Facility"). The Second Amended Facility amends and restates the Company’s previous $130.0 million revolving credit facility and provides for total lending commitments of $145.0 million. In addition, the Second Amended Facility has an uncommitted accordion feature under which the Company may increase the total principal amount up to a maximum aggregate of $200.0 million under certain circumstances, as well as a sublimit of $50.0 million for letters of credit. Effective as of November 28, 2017, California Lyon increased the size of the commitment under its revolving credit facility by $25.0 million to an aggregate total of $170.0 million, through exercise of the facility’s accordion feature and entry into a new lender supplement as of such date.
The Second Amended Facility, among other things, also amended the maturity date of the previous facility to July 1, 2019, provided that the Second Amended Facility will terminate on January 14, 2019 (the “Springing Termination Date”) if, on the Springing Termination Date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of California Lyon’s 5.75% senior notes due 2019 is equal to or greater than the sum of (a) 50% of the Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) of California Lyon, Parent, certain of the Parent’s direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries (together with California Lyon and Parent, the “Loan Parties”) and their Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) for the four-quarter period ending September 30, 2018, plus (b) the Liquidity (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) of the Loan Parties and their consolidated subsidiaries on the Springing Termination Date. Further, the Second Amended Facility amended the maximum leverage ratio covenant to extend the timing of the gradual step-downs. Specifically, pursuant to the Second Amended Facility, the maximum leverage ratio remained at 65% from June 30, 2016 through and including December 30, 2016, decreased to 62.5% on the last day of the 2016 fiscal year, remained at 62.5% from December 31, 2016 through and including June 29, 2017, and was scheduled to further decrease to 60% on the last day of the second quarter of 2017 and to remain at 60% thereafter. The Second Amended Facility did not revise any of our other financial covenants thereunder.
On June 16, 2017, California Lyon, Parent and the lenders party thereto entered into ana second amendment to the Second Amended Facility, which amended the maximum leverage ratio to further extend the timing of the gradual step-downs, such that the leverage ratio will remainremained at 62.5% through and including December 30, 2017, and decreasedecreased to 60% on the last day of the 2017 fiscal year and was scheduled to remain at 60% thereafter.
On March 9, 2018, California Lyon, Parent and the lenders party thereto entered into a third amendment to the Second Amended Facility, which temporarily increased the maximum leverage ratio, such that the leverage ratio remained at 60% through and including March 30, 2018, increased to 70% on March 31, 2018 through and including June 29, 2018, decreases to 65% on June 30, 2018 through and including December 30, 2018, and decreases to 60% on the last day of the 2018 fiscal year and will remain at 60% thereafter. The amendment did not revise any of our other financial covenants thereunder.
Prior to the entry into the Second Amended Facility as described above, on March 27, 2015, California Lyon and Parent entered into an amendment and restatement agreement which amended and restated the Company's previous $100 million revolving credit facility and provided for total lending commitments of $130.0 million, an uncommitted accordion feature under which the Company could increase the total principal amount up to a maximum aggregate of $200.0 million under certain circumstances (up from a maximum aggregate of $125.0 million under the previous facility), as well as a sublimit of $50.0 million for letters of credit, and extended the maturity date of the previous facility by one year to August 7, 2017.
The Second Amended Facility contains certain financial maintenance covenants, including (a) a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $451.0 million (which is subject to increase over time based on subsequent earnings and proceeds from equity offerings, as well as deferred tax assets to the extent included on the Company's financial statements), (b) a maximum leverage covenant that prohibits the leverage ratio (as defined therein) from exceeding 65%, which maximum leverage ratio decreased to 62.5%70% effective as of DecemberMarch 31, 20162018 and is scheduled to decrease to 65% on June 30, 2018, and is scheduled to further decrease to 60% effective as of December 31, 2017,


2018, and (c) a covenant requiring us to maintain either (i) an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA to interest incurred, as defined therein) of at least 1.50 to 1.00 or (ii) liquidity (as defined therein) of an amount not less than the greater of our consolidated interest incurred during the trailing 12 months and $50.0 million. Our compliance with these financial covenants is measured by calculations and metrics that are specifically defined or described by the terms of the Second Amended Facility and can differ in certain respects from comparable GAAP or other commonly used terms. The Second Amended Facility contains customary events of default, subject to cure periods in certain circumstances, including: nonpayment of principal, interest and fees or other amounts; violation of covenants; inaccuracy of representations and warranties; cross default to certain other indebtedness; unpaid judgments; and certain bankruptcy and other insolvency events. The occurrence of any event of default could result in the termination of the commitments under the Second Amended Facility and permit the lenders to accelerate payment on outstanding borrowings under the Second Amended Facility and require cash collateralization of outstanding letters of credit. If a change in control (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) occurs, the lenders may terminate the commitments under the Second Amended Facility and require that the Company repay outstanding borrowings under the Second Amended Facility and cash collateralize outstanding letters of credit. Interest rates on borrowings generally will be based on either LIBOR or a base rate, plus the applicable spread.
In January 2017, the Company entered into an amendment which modifies the definition of Tangible Net Worth for purposes of calculating the Leverage Ratio covenant under the Second Amended Facility, so as to exclude any reduction in


Tangible Net Worth (as defined therein) that occurs as a result of the costs related to payment of any call premium or any other costs associated with the refinancing transaction and the redemption of outstanding 8.5% Notes. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Second Amended Facility as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Borrowings under the Second Amended Facility, the availability of which is subject to a borrowing base formula, are required to be guaranteed by the Parent and certain of the Parent's wholly-owned subsidiaries, are secured by a pledge of all equity interests held by such guarantors, and may be used for general corporate purposes. Interest rates on borrowings generally will be based on either LIBOR or a base rate, plus the applicable spread. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the commitment fee on the unused portion of the Second Facility accrues at an annual rate of 0.50%. As of September 30, 2017 and DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $50.0 million and $29.0$85.0 million outstanding against the Second Amended Facility respectively, at an effective ratesrate of 6.25% and 4.75%4.88%, respectively as well as lettersa letter of credit for $0.8 million and $8.0 million, respectively.
Seller Financing
At September 30,$11.0 million. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $5.2a letter of credit for $7.8 million of notes payablebut no outstanding related to one land acquisition for which seller financing was provided. The note bears interest at a rate of 7% per annum, is secured bybalance against the underlying land, and matures in June 2018. Second Amended Facility.
Seller Financing
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company paid in full prior to maturity, along with all accrued interest to date, a note payable outstanding related to a land acquisition for which seller financing was provided. The note bore interest at a rate of 7% per annum and was secured by the underlying land, and was paid upon maturity in August 2017. This note was entered into with a related party. Refer to Note 8 for more details regarding the related party transaction.land.
Joint Venture Notes Payable
The Company and certain of its consolidated joint ventures have entered into notes payable agreements. These loans will be repaid with proceeds from closings and are secured by the underlying projects. The issuance date, facility size, maturity date and interest rate of the joint ventures notes payable are listed in the table below as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (in millions):

Issuance Date Facility Size Outstanding Maturity Current Rate  Facility Size Outstanding Maturity Current Rate 
July, 2017 $66.2
 $36.9
 February, 2021 4.81%(5)
March, 2016 $33.4
 $16.7
 September, 2018 4.24%(1) 33.4
 1.2
(4)September, 2018 4.76%(1)
January, 2016 35.0
 31.8
 February, 2019 4.48%(2) 35.0
 29.0
 February, 2019 5.13%(2)
November, 2015 42.5
 19.3
 May, 2018 5.25%(1) 42.5
 16.0
(4)May, 2018 5.75%(1)
July, 2015 15.0
 3.6
 July, 2018 4.75%(3)
November, 2014 7.0
 3.7
(4)November, 2017 4.75%(3)
November, 2014 15.0
 
 November, 2017 4.75%(3) 7.0
 1.4
(4)May, 2018 5.25%(3)
March, 2014 26.0
 2.4
 April, 2018 4.24%(1) 26.0
 0.5
 April, 2018 4.87%(1)
July, 2017 46.2
 28.3
 August, 2020 4.46%(5)
 $220.1
 $105.8
    $143.9
 $85.0
   
(1) Loan bears interest at the Company's option of either LIBOR +3.0% or the prime rate +1.0%.
(2) Loan bears interest at LIBOR +3.25%.
(3) Loan bears interest at the prime rate +0.5%.
(4) The Company anticipates paying the borrowings in full upon the maturity date from proceeds from homes closed in the respective project.
(5) Loan bears interest at the greatest of the prime rate, federal funds effective rate +1.0%, or LIBOR +1.0%.


In addition to the above, the Company had $2.3 million of construction notes payable outstanding related to projects that are wholly-owned by the Company.
The joint venture notes payable contain certain financial maintenance covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2017.

Subordinated Amortizing Notes
On November 21, 2014, in order to pay down amounts borrowed under the senior unsecured bridge loan facility entered into in conjunction with the Polygon Acquisition, the Company completed its public offering and sale of 1,000,000 6.50% tangible equity units (“TEUs”, or "Units"), sold for a stated amount of $100 per Unit, featuring a 17.5% conversion premium.  On December 3, 2014, the Company sold an additional 150,000 TEUs pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. Each TEU is a unit composed of two parts: 


a prepaid stock purchase contract (a “purchase contract”); and
a senior subordinated amortizing note (an “amortizing note”).

Unless settled earlier at the holder’s option, each purchase contract will automatically settle on December 1, 2017 (the "mandatory settlement date"), and the Company will deliver not more than 5.2247 shares of Class A Common Stock and not less than 4.4465 shares of Class A Common Stock on the mandatory settlement date, subject to adjustment, based upon the applicable settlement rate and applicable market value of Class A Common Stock.
Each amortizing note had an initial principal amount of $18.01, bears interest at the annual rate of 5.50% and has a final installment payment date of December 1, 2017. On each March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, commencing on March 1, 2015, William Lyon Homes will pay equal quarterly installments of $1.6250 on each amortizing note (except for the March 1, 2015 installment payment, which was $1.8056 per amortizing note). Each installment will constitute a payment of interest and a partial repayment of principal. The amortizing notes rank equally in right of payment to all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, other than borrowings under the Amended Facility and the Company's secured project level financing, which will be senior in right of payment to the obligations under the amortizing notes, in each case to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.
Each TEU may be separated into its constituent purchase contract and amortizing note on any business day during the period beginning on, and including, the business day immediately succeeding the date of initial issuance of the Units to, but excluding, the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the mandatory settlement date. Prior to separation, the purchase contracts and amortizing notes may only be purchased and transferred together as Units. The net proceeds received from the TEU issuance were allocated between the amortizing note and the purchase contract under the relative fair value method, with amounts allocated to the purchase contract classified as additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the amortizing notes had an unamortized carrying value of $1.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively.2018.

Senior Notes
5 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2019
On March 31, 2014, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "5.75% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $150 million. The 5.75% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. In August 2014, we exchanged 100% of the initial 5.75% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
AsDuring the three months ended March 31, 2018, Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the offering of September 30, 2017,6.00% Senior Notes due 2023, as further described below, (i) together with cash generated from certain land banking arrangements, and cash on hand, to finance the outstanding principal amount of the 5.75% Notes was $150 million, excluding deferred loan costs of $0.8 million. The 5.75% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15RSI Acquisition and October 15,to pay related fees and mature on April 15, 2019. The 5.75% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a jointexpenses and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 5.75% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with(ii) to repay all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $450Lyon's $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2020 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Notes due 2019, each as described below. The 5.75% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s andsuch that the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 5.75% Notes were satisfied and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extentdischarged as of the value of the collateral securing such debt.March 31, 2018.

8 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2020
On November 8, 2012, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 8.5% Senior Notes due 2020, (the "initial 8.5% notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $325 million. The initial 8.5% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. In July 2013, we exchanged 100% of the initial 8.5% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.

On October 24, 2013, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of an additional $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.5% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “additional 8.5% Notes”, and together with the initial 8.5% notes, the "8.5% Notes" ) at an issue price of 106.5% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued interest from and including May 15, 2013, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $104.7 million. In February 2014, we exchanged 100% of the additional 8.5% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.



During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017, Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from its private placement with registration rights of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025, as further described below, to purchase $395.6 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 8.5% Notes, pursuant to a cash tender offer and consent solicitation. Subsequently, the Company used the remaining proceeds, together with cash on hand, for the retirement of the remaining outstanding 8.5% Notes, such that the entire aggregate $425 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are retired and extinguished as of September 30,December 31, 2017. The Company incurred certain costs related to the early extinguishment of debt of the 8.5% Notes during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 in an amount of $21.8 million, which is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as Loss on extinguishment of debt.

7% Senior Notes Due 2022
On August 11, 2014, WLH PNW Finance Corp. (“Escrow Issuer”), completed its private placement with registration rights of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “initial 7.00% Notes”), in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million. The initial 7.00% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. On August 12, 2014, in connection with the consummation of the Polygon Acquisition, Escrow Issuer merged with and into California Lyon, and California Lyon assumed the obligations of the Escrow Issuer under the initial 7.00% Notes and the related indenture by operation of law (the “Escrow Merger”). Following the Escrow Merger, California Lyon is the obligor under the initial 7.00% Notes. In January 2015, we exchanged 100% of the initial 7.00% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
On September 15, 2015, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of an additional $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “additional 7.00% Notes”, and together with the initial 7.00% Notes, the "7.00% Notes") at an issue price of 102.0% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest from August 15, 2015, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $50.5 million. In January 2016, we exchanged 100% of the additional 7.00% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 the outstanding amount of the 7.00% Notes was $350 million, excluding unamortized premium of $0.8$0.7 million and deferred loan costs of $4.2$3.8 million. The 7.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15, and mature on August 15, 2022. The 7.00% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 7.00% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $150$350 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75%6.00% Senior Notes due 2019, as described above,2023 and $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2020,2025, each as described below. The 7.00% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 7.00% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.


6% Senior Notes Due 2023
On March 9, 2018, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "6.00% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $350 million. The 6.00% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the 6.00% Notes offering to (i) together with cash generated from certain land banking arrangements, and cash on hand, to finance the RSI Acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses and (ii) to repay all of California Lyon's $150 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Notes.
As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the 6.00% Notes was $350 million, excluding deferred loan costs of $6.7 million. The 6.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.00% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1, and mature on September 1, 2023. The 6.00% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 6.00% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022, as described above and $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025, as described below. The 6.00% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 6.00% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.
On or after September 1, 2020, California Lyon may redeem all or a portion of the 6.00% Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount on the redemption date) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on each of the dates as set forth below:
YearPercentage
September 1, 2020103.00%
September 1, 2021101.50%
September 1, 2022100.00%
Prior to September 1, 2020, the Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date.
In addition, any time prior to September 1, 2020, California Lyon may, at its option on one or more occasions, redeem Notes (including any additional notes that may be issued in the future under the 2023 Notes Indenture) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes (including any additional notes that may be issued in the future under the 2023 Notes Indenture) issued prior to such date at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of 106.00%, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date, with an amount equal to the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings.

5.875% Senior Notes Due 2025
On January 31, 2017, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "5.875% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $450 million. The 5.875% Notes were issued at 99.215% of their aggregate principal amount. Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the 5.875% Notes offering to purchase the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 8.5% Notes such that the entire aggregate $425 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are retired and extinguished as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. In May 2017, the Company exchanged 100% of the 5.875% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the 5.875% Notes was $450 million, excluding unamortized discount of $3.3$3.1 million and deferred loan costs of $7.5$7.0 million. The 5.875% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on January 31 and July 31, and mature on January 31, 2025. The 5.875% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 5.875% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2019 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023, each as described above. The 5.875% Notes rank


senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 5.875% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.


On or after January 31, 2020, California Lyon may redeem all or a portion of the 5.875% Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount), set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on each of the dates indicated below:
YearPercentage
January 31, 2020102.938%
January 31, 2021101.469%
January 31, 2022100.734%
January 31, 2023 and thereafter100.000%
Prior to January 31, 2020, the 5.875% Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a "make-whole" premium, and accrued and unpaid interest to, the redemption date.
In addition, any time prior to January 31, 2020, California Lyon may, at its option on one or more occasions, redeem the 5.875% Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 5.875% Notes issued prior to such date at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of 105.875%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with an amount equal to the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings.

Senior Notes Covenant Compliance
The indentures governing the 5.75%7.00% Notes, the 7.00%6.00% Notes, and the 5.875% Notes contain covenants that limit the ability of Parent, California Lyon, and their restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur or guarantee certain additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends, distributions, or repurchase equity or make payments in respect of subordinated indebtedness; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) sell assets; (v) incur liens; (vi) enter into agreements restricting the ability of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or transfer assets; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; (viii) create unrestricted subsidiaries; and (viii) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of its assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications as described in the indentures. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2017.


March 31, 2018.






GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following consolidating financial information includes:
(1) Consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016;2017; consolidating statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016;2017; and consolidating statements of cash flows for the ninethree month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, of (a) William Lyon Homes, as the parent, or “Delaware Lyon”, (b) William Lyon Homes, Inc., as the subsidiary issuer, or “California Lyon”, (c) the guarantor subsidiaries, (d) the non-guarantor subsidiaries and (e) William Lyon Homes, Inc. on a consolidated basis; and
(2) Elimination entries necessary to consolidate Delaware Lyon, with California Lyon and its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries.
Delaware Lyon owns 100% of all of its guarantor subsidiaries and all guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several. As a result, in accordance with Rule 3-10 (d) of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC, no separate financial statements are required for these subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, and for the ninethree month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.
The consolidating balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 was adjusted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 (see Note 1).2017.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Unconsolidated    Unconsolidated    
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
ASSETS                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $34,727
 $(328) $9,205
 $
 $43,604
$
 $39,497
 $3,576
 $7,400
 $
 $50,473
Receivables
 4,048
 1,760
 3,911
 
 9,719

 7,410
 3,356
 3,252
 
 14,018
Escrow proceeds receivable
 228
 
 
 
 228

 373
 1,179
 
 
 1,552
Real estate inventories
 900,390
 697,824
 257,444
 
 1,855,658

 
 
 
 
 
Owned
 883,102
 935,092
 233,623
 
 2,051,817
Not owned
 
 282,169
 
 
 282,169
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
 8,075
 150
 
 
 8,225

 5,256
 150
 
 
 5,406
Goodwill
 14,209
 52,693
 
 
 66,902

 14,209
 104,668
 
 
 118,877
Intangibles, net
 
 6,700
 
 
 6,700

 
 6,700
 
 
 6,700
Deferred income taxes, net
 73,597
 
 
 
 73,597

 47,716
 
 
 
 47,716
Lease right-of-use assets
 15,074
 
 
 
 15,074

 14,757
 
 
 
 14,757
Other assets, net
 18,762
 1,896
 494
 
 21,152

 21,772
 10,682
 467
 
 32,921
Investments in subsidiaries735,984
 (18,249) (575,925) 
 (141,810) 
782,285
 (18,061) (837,268) 
 73,044
 
Intercompany receivables
 
 241,160
 
 (241,160) 

 
 285,102
 
 (285,102) 
Total assets$735,984
 $1,050,861
 $425,930
 $271,054
 $(382,970) $2,100,859
$782,285
 $1,016,031
 $795,406
 $244,742
 $(212,058) $2,626,406
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                      
Accounts payable$
 $48,450
 $25,061
 $10,605
 $
 $84,116
$
 $66,356
 $14,756
 $7,741
 $
 $88,853
Accrued expenses
 88,318
 4,719
 103
 
 93,140

 81,565
 17,699
 114
 
 99,378
Liabilities from inventories not owned
 
 282,169
 
 
 282,169
Notes payable
 55,226
 
 105,785
 
 161,011

 85,000
 2,291
 84,955
 
 172,246
Subordinated amortizing notes
 1,619
 
 
 
 1,619
5 3/4% Senior Notes

 149,226
 
 
 
 149,226
7% Senior Notes
 346,556
 
 
 
 346,556

 346,924
 
 
 
 346,924
6% Senior Notes
 343,274
 
 
 
 343,274
5 7/8% Senior Notes

 439,221
 
 
 
 439,221

 439,903
 
 
 
 439,903
Intercompany payables
 158,338
 
 82,822
 (241,160) 

 186,483
 
 98,619
 (285,102) 
Total liabilities
 1,286,954
 29,780
 199,315
 (241,160) 1,274,889

 1,549,505
 316,915
 191,429
 (285,102) 1,772,747
Equity                      
William Lyon Homes stockholders’ equity (deficit)735,984
 (236,091) 396,150
 (18,249) (141,810) 735,984
782,285
 (533,474) 478,491
 (18,061) 73,044
 782,285
Noncontrolling interests
 (2) 
 89,988
 
 89,986

 
 
 71,374
 
 71,374
Total liabilities and equity$735,984
 $1,050,861
 $425,930
 $271,054
 $(382,970) $2,100,859
$782,285
 $1,016,031
 $795,406
 $244,742
 $(212,058) $2,626,406



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2016
(as adjusted)2017
(in thousands)
 
Unconsolidated    Unconsolidated    
Delaware
Lyon
 California
Lyon
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminating
Entries
 Consolidated
Company
Delaware
Lyon
 California
Lyon
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminating
Entries
 Consolidated
Company
ASSETS                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $36,204
 $272
 $6,136
 $
 $42,612
$
 $171,434
 $156
 $11,120
 $
 $182,710
Receivables
 2,989
 3,303
 3,246
 
 9,538

 4,647
 2,252
 3,324
 
 10,223
Escrow proceeds receivable
 85
 
 
 
 85

 1,594
 1,725
 
 
 3,319
Real estate inventories
 910,594
 645,341
 216,063
 
 1,771,998

 831,007
 630,384
 238,459
 
 1,699,850
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
 7,132
 150
 
 
 7,282

 7,717
 150
 
 
 7,867
Goodwill
 14,209
 52,693
 
 
 66,902

 14,209
 52,693
 
 
 66,902
Intangibles, net
 
 6,700
 
 
 6,700

 
 6,700
 
 
 6,700
Deferred income taxes, net
 75,751
 
 
 
 75,751

 47,915
 
 
 
 47,915
Lease right-of-use assets
 13,129
 
 
 
 13,129

 14,454
 
 
 
 14,454
Other assets, net
 15,779
 1,089
 415
 
 17,283

 18,167
 2,504
 493
 
 21,164
Investments in subsidiaries697,086
 (23,736) (573,650) 
 (99,700) 
780,472
 (16,544) (494,201) 
 (269,727) 
Intercompany receivables
 
 252,860
 
 (252,860) 

 
 269,831
 
 (269,831) 
Total assets$697,086
 $1,052,136
 $388,758
 $225,860
 $(352,560) $2,011,280
$780,472
 $1,094,600
 $472,194
 $253,396
 $(539,558) $2,061,104
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                      
Accounts payable$
 $52,380
 $16,416
 $5,486
 $
 $74,282
$
 $40,075
 $13,007
 $5,717
 $
 $58,799
Accrued expenses
 88,185
 4,636
 98
 
 92,919

 108,407
 2,988
 96
 
 111,491
Notes payable
 50,713
 2,979
 102,076
 
 155,768

 589
 
 93,926
 
 94,515
Subordinated amortizing notes
 7,225
 
 
 
 7,225
5 3/4% Senior Notes

 148,826
 
 
 
 148,826

 149,362
 
 
 
 149,362
8 1/2% Senior Notes

 422,817
 
 
 
 422,817
7% Senior Notes
 346,014
 
 
 
 346,014

 346,740
 
 
 
 346,740
5 7/8% Senior Notes

 439,567
 
 
 
 439,567
Intercompany payables
 177,267
 
 75,593
 (252,860) 

 179,788
 
 90,043
 (269,831) 
Total liabilities
 1,293,427
 24,031
 183,253
 (252,860) 1,247,851

 1,264,528
 15,995
 189,782
 (269,831) 1,200,474
Equity
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
William Lyon Homes stockholders’ equity (deficit)697,086
 (241,291) 364,727
 (23,736) (99,700) 697,086
William Lyon Homes stockholders’ equity780,472
 (169,928) 456,199
 (16,544) (269,727) 780,472
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 66,343
 
 66,343

 
 
 80,158
 
 80,158
Total liabilities and equity$697,086
 $1,052,136
 $388,758
 $225,860
 $(352,560) $2,011,280
$780,472
 $1,094,600
 $472,194
 $253,396
 $(539,558) $2,061,104




CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in thousands)

 Unconsolidated    
 
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating revenue           
Sales$
 $135,173
 $182,944
 $54,268
 $
 $372,385
Construction services
 983
 
 
 
 983
Management fees
 (1,750) 
 
 1,750
 
 
 134,406
 182,944
 54,268
 1,750
 373,368
Operating costs           
Cost of sales
 (110,245) (150,502) (44,811) (1,750) (307,308)
Construction services
 (983) 
 
 
 (983)
Sales and marketing
 (8,383) (10,783) (3,527) 
 (22,693)
General and administrative
 (18,553) (5,966) (2) 
 (24,521)
Transaction expenses
 (3,130) 
 
 
 (3,130)
Other
 (353) 46
 9
 
 (298)
 
 (141,647) (167,205) (48,331) (1,750) (358,933)
Income from subsidiaries8,328
 8,107
 
 
 (16,435) 
Operating income8,328
 866
 15,739
 5,937
 (16,435) 14,435
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
 675
 257
 
 
 932
Other income (expense), net
 309
 56
 (330) 
 35
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes8,328
 1,850
 16,052
 5,607
 (16,435) 15,402
Provision for income taxes
 (2,814) 
 
 
 (2,814)
Net income (loss)8,328
 (964) 16,052
 5,607
 (16,435) 12,588
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (4,260) 
 (4,260)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$8,328
 $(964) $16,052
 $1,347
 $(16,435) $8,328



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2017
(in thousands)
 Unconsolidated    
 
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating revenue           
Sales$
 $211,317
 $218,033
 $60,954
 $
 $490,304
Construction services
 35
 
 
 
 35
Management fees
 (1,899) 
 
 1,899
 
 
 209,453
 218,033
 60,954
 1,899
 490,339
Operating costs           
Cost of sales
 (165,392) (181,184) (53,225) (1,899) (401,700)
Construction services
 (35) 
 
 
 (35)
Sales and marketing
 (7,904) (11,521) (2,510) 
 (21,935)
General and administrative
 (19,171) (3,780) 
 
 (22,951)
Other
 (635) 86
 1
 
 (548)
 
 (193,137) (196,399) (55,734) (1,899) (447,169)
Income from subsidiaries27,418
 6,162
 
 
 (33,580) 
Operating income27,418
 22,478
 21,634
 5,220
 (33,580) 43,170
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
 819
 341
 
 
 1,160
Other income (expense), net
 47
 (4) (408) 
 (365)
Income before provision for income taxes27,418
 23,344
 21,971
 4,812
 (33,580) 43,965
Provision for income taxes
 (13,905) 
 
 
 (13,905)
Net income27,418
 9,439
 21,971
 4,812
 (33,580) 30,060
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (2,642) 
 (2,642)
Net income available to common stockholders$27,418
 $9,439
 $21,971
 $2,170
 $(33,580) $27,418



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
(in thousands)
 Unconsolidated    
 
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating revenue           
Sales$
 $105,962
 $181,594
 $55,072
 $
 $342,628
Construction services
 86
 
 
 
 86
Management fees
 (1,541) 
 
 1,541
 
 
 104,507
 181,594
 55,072
 1,541
 342,714
Operating costs           
Cost of sales
 (84,652) (151,306) (48,397) (1,541) (285,896)
Construction services
 (86) 
 
 
 (86)
Sales and marketing
 (6,205) (9,774) (2,267) 
 (18,246)
General and administrative
 (14,268) (3,091) (1) 
 (17,360)
Other
 140
 69
 (11) 
 198
 
 (105,071) (164,102) (50,676) (1,541) (321,390)
Income from subsidiaries13,069
 3,548
 
 
 (16,617) 
Operating income (loss)13,069
 2,984
 17,492
 4,396
 (16,617) 21,324
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
 1,140
 295
 
 
 1,435
Other income (expense), net
 2,550
 (19) (481) 
 2,050
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes13,069
 6,674
 17,768
 3,915
 (16,617) 24,809
Provision for income taxes
 (8,295) 
 
 
 (8,295)
Net income (loss)13,069
 (1,621) 17,768
 3,915
 (16,617) 16,514
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (3,445) 
 (3,445)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$13,069
 $(1,621) $17,768
 $470
 $(16,617) $13,069






















CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in thousands)
 Unconsolidated    
 
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating revenue           
Sales$
 $505,006
 $535,828
 $130,957
 $
 $1,171,791
Construction services
 94
 
 
 
 94
Management fees
 (3,501) 
 
 3,501
 
 
 501,599
 535,828
 130,957
 3,501
 1,171,885
Operating costs           
Cost of sales
 (408,420) (445,737) (115,554) (3,501) (973,212)
Construction services
 (41) 
 
 
 (41)
Sales and marketing
 (21,479) (29,241) (7,204) 
 (57,924)
General and administrative
 (49,285) (12,161) (1) 
 (61,447)
Other
 (1,786) 232
 6
 
 (1,548)
 
 (481,011) (486,907) (122,753) (3,501) (1,094,172)
Income from subsidiaries36,372
 13,328
 
 
 (49,700) 
Operating income36,372
 33,916
 48,921
 8,204
 (49,700) 77,713
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
 1,743
 879
 
 
 2,622
Other income (expense), net
 1,072
 (10) (1,074) 
 (12)
Income before extinguishment of debt36,372
 36,731
 49,790
 7,130
 (49,700) 80,323
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 (21,828) 
 
 
 (21,828)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes36,372
 14,903
 49,790
 7,130
 (49,700) 58,495
Provision for income taxes
 (17,480) 
 
 
 (17,480)
Net income (loss)36,372
 (2,577) 49,790
 7,130
 (49,700) 41,015
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (4,643) 
 (4,643)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$36,372
 $(2,577) $49,790
 $2,487
 $(49,700) $36,372



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
(in thousands)

Unconsolidated    Unconsolidated    
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating revenue                      
Sales$
 $344,459
 $494,597
 $89,926
 $
 $928,982
$
 $122,128
 $119,623
 $17,103
 $
 $258,854
Construction services
 3,810
 
 
 
 3,810
Management fees
 (2,587) 
 
 2,587
 

 (513) 
 
 513
 

 345,682
 494,597
 89,926
 2,587
 932,792

 121,615
 119,623
 17,103
 513
 258,854
Operating costs                      
Cost of sales
 (276,481) (411,339) (79,298) (2,587) (769,705)
 (99,395) (103,461) (15,086) (513) (218,455)
Construction services
 (3,458) 
 
 
 (3,458)
Sales and marketing
 (18,080) (26,731) (6,540) 
 (51,351)
 (6,523) (6,931) (1,251) 
 (14,705)
General and administrative
 (41,749) (10,129) (1) 
 (51,879)
 (14,516) (4,429) (1) 
 (18,946)
Other
 (587) (14) (11) 
 (612)
 (531) 91
 
 
 (440)

 (340,355) (448,213) (85,850) (2,587) (877,005)
 (120,965) (114,730) (16,338) (513) (252,546)
Income from subsidiaries36,644
 7,472
 
 
 (44,116) 
Operating income36,644
 12,799
 46,384
 4,076
 (44,116) 55,787
(Loss) income from subsidiaries(10,000) (239) 
 
 10,239
 
Operating (loss) income(10,000) 411
 4,893
 765
 10,239
 6,308
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures
 3,001
 809
 
 
 3,810

 44
 205
 
 
 249
Other income (expense), net
 3,873
 (34) (1,036) 
 2,803

 645
 
 (300) 
 345
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes36,644
 19,673
 47,159
 3,040
 (44,116) 62,400
Provision for income taxes
 (20,859) 
 
 
 (20,859)
Net income (loss)36,644
 (1,186) 47,159
 3,040
 (44,116) 41,541
(Loss) income before extinguishment of debt(10,000) 1,100
 5,098
 465
 10,239
 6,902
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 (21,828) 
 
 
 (21,828)
(Loss) income before benefit from income taxes(10,000) (20,728) 5,098
 465
 10,239
 (14,926)
Benefit from income taxes
 5,630
 
 
 
 5,630
Net (loss) income(10,000) (15,098) 5,098
 465
 10,239
 (9,296)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 (4,897) 
 (4,897)
 
 
 (704) 
 (704)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$36,644
 $(1,186) $47,159
 $(1,857) $(44,116) $36,644
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders$(10,000) $(15,098) $5,098
 $(239) $10,239
 $(10,000)




CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
(in thousands)
 
Unconsolidated    Unconsolidated    
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating activities                      
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(2,526) $2,452
 $4,366
 $(29,808) $2,526
 $(22,990)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$6,515
 $(60,555) $146,012
 $12,571
 $(6,515) $98,028
Investing activities                      
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
 (475,221) 
 
 (475,221)
Purchases of property and equipment
 (1,781) (572) (63) 
 (2,416)
 (1,063) (1,391) 12
 
 (2,442)
Investments in subsidiaries
 7,841
 2,275
 
 (10,116) 

 9,624
 343,067
 
 (352,691) 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

6,060

1,703

(63)
(10,116)
(2,416)

8,561

(133,545)
12

(352,691)
(477,663)
Financing activities                      
Proceeds from borrowings on notes payable
 
 
 105,109
 
 105,109

 
 
 20,194
 
 20,194
Principal payments on notes payable
 
 
 (101,400) 
 (101,400)
 
 (14) (29,165) 
 (29,179)
Redemption premium of 8.5% Senior Notes
 (19,645) 
 
 
 (19,645)
Principal payments of 8.5% Senior Notes
 (425,000) 
 
 
 (425,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes
 446,468
 
 
 
 446,468
Principal payments on 5.75% Senior Notes
 (150,000) 
 
 
 (150,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 6.0% Senior Notes
 350,000
 
 
 
 350,000
Proceeds from borrowings on Revolver
 275,000
 
 
 
 275,000

 110,000
 
 
 
 110,000
Payments on Revolver
 (254,000) 
 
 
 (254,000)
 (25,000) 
 
 
 (25,000)
Principal payments on subordinated amortizing notes
 (5,606) 
 
 
 (5,606)
Payment of deferred loan costs
 (9,794) 
 
 
 (9,794)
 (5,877) 
 
 
 (5,877)
Shares remitted to, or withheld by the Company for employee tax withholding
 (1,450) 
 
 
 (1,450)
 (4,696) 
 
 
 (4,696)
Payments to repurchase common stock


 (2,284) 
 
 
 (2,284)
 (5,000) 
 
 
 (5,000)
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 58,829
 
 58,829

 
 
 4,062
 
 4,062
Noncontrolling interest distributions
 
 
 (39,829) 
 (39,829)
 
 
 (17,106) 
 (17,106)
Advances to affiliates
 
 (18,367) 3,000
 15,367
 

 
 6,240
 (2,864) (3,376) 
Intercompany receivables/payables2,526
 (13,678) 11,698
 7,231
 (7,777) 
(6,515) (349,370) (15,273) 8,576
 362,582
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,526
 (9,989) (6,669) 32,940
 7,590
 26,398
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(6,515) (79,943) (9,047) (16,303) 359,206
 247,398
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(1,477)
(600)
3,069


 992


(131,937)
3,420

(3,720)

 (132,237)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
 36,204
 272
 6,136
 
 42,612

 171,434
 156
 11,120
 
 182,710
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period$
 $34,727
 $(328) $9,205
 $
 $43,604
$
 $39,497
 $3,576
 $7,400
 $
 $50,473



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017
(in thousands)
 
Unconsolidated    Unconsolidated    
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Delaware
Lyon
 
California
Lyon
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminating
Entries
 
Consolidated
Company
Operating activities                      
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(2,931) $18,174
 $(35,182) $(65,970) $2,931
 $(82,978)$(296) $(52,448) $18,589
 $(7,522) $296
 $(41,381)
Investing activities                      
Collection of related party note receivable
 6,188
 
 
 
 6,188
Purchases of property and equipment
 (809) 56
 (20) 
 (773)
 (2) 
 
 
 (2)
Investments in subsidiaries
 (1,727) 46,801
 
 (45,074) 

 (333) (18,452) 
 18,785
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 3,652
 46,857
 (20) (45,074) 5,415
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 (335) (18,452) 
 18,785
 (2)
Financing activities                      
Proceeds from borrowings on notes payable
 2,211
 
 109,781
 
 111,992

 
 
 25,350
 
 25,350
Principal payments on notes payable
 (10,440) 
 (80,810) 
 (91,250)
 
 
 (20,780) 
 (20,780)
Redemption premium of 8.5% Senior Notes
 (19,645) 
 
 
 (19,645)
Principal payments of 8.5% Senior Notes
 (425,000) 
 
 
 (425,000)
Proceeds from issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes
 446,468
 
 
 
 446,468
Proceeds from borrowings on Revolver
 198,000
 
 
 
 198,000

 105,000
 
 
 
 105,000
Payments on revolver
 (167,000) 
 
 
 (167,000)
 (77,000) 
 
 
 (77,000)
Principal payments on subordinated amortizing notes
 (5,096) 
 
 
 (5,096)
 (1,869) 
 
 
 (1,869)
Payment of deferred loan costs
 (792) 
 
 
 (792)
 (6,840) 
 
 
 (6,840)
Shares remitted to or withheld by Company for employee tax withholding
 (918) 
 
 
 (918)
 (1,380) 
 
 
 (1,380)
Excess income tax benefit from stock based awards
 (238) 
 
 
 (238)
Cash received for lease transaction
 19,848
 
 
 
 19,848
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 36,140
 
 36,140

 
 
 1,467
 
 1,467
Noncontrolling interest distributions
 
 
 (12,768) 
 (12,768)
 
 
 (7,340) 
 (7,340)
Advances to affiliates
 
 (4,479) 11,056
 (6,577) 

 
 2,845
 487
 (3,332) 
Intercompany receivables/payables2,931
 (46,182) (9,391) 3,922
 48,720
 
296
 11,942
 (2,824) 6,335
 (15,749) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,931
 (30,455) (13,870) 67,321
 42,143
 68,070
296
 51,524
 21
 5,519
 (19,081) 38,279
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 (8,629) (2,195) 1,331
 
 (9,493)
 (1,259) 158
 (2,003) 
 (3,104)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
 44,332
 2,723
 3,148
 
 50,203

 36,204
 272
 6,136
 
 42,612
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period$
 $35,703
 $528
 $4,479
 $
 $40,710
$
 $34,945
 $430
 $4,133
 $
 $39,508


Note 7—8—Fair Value of Financial Instruments
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (“ASC 820”), the Company is required to disclose the estimated fair value of financial instruments. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate:

Notes payable—The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value of the notes payable because market rates are unchanged since inceptionof floating interest rate terms and/or the outstanding balance at quarter end is expected to be repaid within one year.

Subordinated amortizing notes—The Subordinated amortizing notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

    5 3/4% Senior Notes due April 15, 2019 —The 5 3/4% Senior Notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

8 1/2% Senior Notes due November 15, 2020 —The 8 1/2% Senior Notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

7% Senior Notes due August 15, 2022 —The 7% Senior Notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

    6% Senior Notes due September 1, 2023 —The 6% Senior Notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

5 7/8 Senior Notes due January 31, 2025 —The 5 7/8% Senior Notes are traded over the counter and their fair values were based upon quotes from industry sources.

The following table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable, which had fair values approximating their carrying amounts due to the short maturities and liquidity of these instruments. The estimated fair values of financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Financial liabilities:              
Notes payable$161,011
 $161,011
 $155,768
 $155,768
$172,246
 $172,246
 $94,515
 $94,515
Subordinated amortizing notes1,619
 1,700
 7,225
 7,478
5 3/4% Senior Notes due 2019
149,226
 151,875
 148,826
 151,125

 
 149,362
 151,500
8 1/2% Senior Notes due 2020

 
 422,817
 444,125
7% Senior Notes due 2022346,556
 362,250
 346,014
 363,125
346,924
 359,625
 346,740
 362,250
6% Senior Notes due 2023343,274
 349,125
 
 
5 7/8% Senior Notes due 2025
439,221
 462,375
 
 
439,903
 436,500
 439,567
 459,000
ASC 820 establishes a framework for measuring fair value, expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements and defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable market inputs, minimize the use of unobservable market inputs and disclose in the form of an outlined hierarchy the details of such fair value measurements. The Company used Level 3 to measure the fair value of its Notes payable, and Level 2 to measure the fair value of its Senior notes and Subordinated amortizing notes. ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to a fair value measurement are considered to be observable or unobservable in a marketplace. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1—quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
Level 2—quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and
Level 3—valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.


Note 8—9—Related Party Transactions
In August 2016November 2017, the Company acquired certain lots withinentered into a master planned community located in Aurora, Colorado, forPurchase and Sale Agreement (the “Oceanside PSA”) with an overall purchase price of approximately $9.3 million, from an entity (“Oceanside Seller”) managed by an affiliate of Paulson & Co., Inc. (“Paulson”), which provides for the purchase of certain


real property from the Seller located in Oceanside, California for a proposed residential homebuilding development (the “St. Cloud Transaction”). The PSA provides for an overall purchase price of $22.8 million, including an aggregate deposit amount of $1.2 million (the “Deposit”), which Deposit was paid and became non-refundable in December 2017. The balance of the purchase price was paid in connection with closing of the St. Cloud Transaction in March 2018. WLH Recovery Acquisition LLC, which is affiliated with, and managed by affiliates of, Paulson, previously held over 5% of Parent’s outstanding Class A common stock, during the nine months endedwhich stock was sold in its entirety in September 30, 2017. A portionOne of the acquisition pricecurrent members of Parent’s board of directors currently serves as Portfolio Manager for the lots was paidPaulson Real Estate Funds, which are affiliates of Paulson, and is a Partner in the form of a seller note with a principal amount of approximately $3.0 million, which was paid upon maturity in August 2017.Paulson. The Company believes that the transaction, including the terms of the seller note,St. Cloud Transaction was on terms no less favorable than it would have agreed to with unrelated third parties.

Note 9—10—Income Taxes
Since inception, the Company has operated solely within the United States. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 31.6%18.3% and 29.9%, and 33.4% and 33.4%(37.7)% for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. The significant drivers of the effective tax rate are the loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from the retirement of the 8.5% Notes (see Note 6), allocation of income to noncontrolling interests and the overall favorable impact of the Tax Cuts and Job Act ("Tax Act") for the three months March 31, 2018, and noncontrolling interests and the domestic production activities deduction.deduction for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Management assesses its deferred tax assets to determine whether all or any portion of the asset is more likely than not unrealizable under ASC 740. The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for any portion of the asset that management concludes is more likely than not to be unrealizable. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company's assessment considers all evidence, both positive and negative, including the nature, frequency and severity of any current and cumulative losses, taxable income in carry back years, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning strategies, and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had no valuation allowance recorded.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had no remaining federal net operating loss carryforwards and $56.5$49.9 million of remaining state net operating loss carryforwards. State net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2031. In addition, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had unused federal and state built-in losses of $52.1$48.5 million and $7.3$7.5 million, respectively. The five year testing period for built-in losses expiresexpired in 2017 and the unused built-in loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2032. The Company had AMT credit carryovers of $1.4 million at September 30,March 31, 2018, which if not previously utilized are allowable as refundable credits under the Tax Cuts and Job Act through 2022.
In accordance with Securities & Exchange Commission Staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), based on the information available as of December 31, 2017, which have an indefinite life.the Company recorded income tax expense of $23.1 million as a result of the Tax Act due to the reduction of the Company's deferred tax assets as a result of the lower tax rate. The Company has also recorded a provisional amount in relation to the treatment of AMT credits in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The final impact of the Tax Act may differ from the provisional amount recorded at December 31, 2017, due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, guidance that may be issued and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Act. There were no significant changes to any of the provisional balances recorded at December 31, 2017 as a result of the Tax Act during the first three months of 2018.
FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement criterion for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be considered more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes. The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for calendar tax years ended 2013 through 20162012 and forward. The Company is subject to various state income tax examinations for calendar tax years ended 2009 through 20162008 and forward. The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the 2013 and 2014 tax years and a California examination is pending for the 2014 tax year.


Note 10—11—Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 20162017 were calculated as follows (in thousands, except number of shares and per share amounts):
 

 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2018
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 March 31, 
 2017
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding37,931,256
 36,908,320
Effect of dilutive securities:   
Stock options, unvested common shares, and warrants1,924,427
 
Diluted average shares outstanding39,855,683
 36,908,320
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$8,328
 $(10,000)
Basic income (loss) per common share$0.22
 $(0.27)
Dilutive income (loss) per common share$0.21
 $(0.27)
Antidilutive securities not included in the calculation of diluted income (loss) per common share (weighted average):   
Stock options, unvested common shares, and warrants
 825,038
Tangible equity units
 463,635
Unvested stock options
 240,000
Warrants
 1,907,551

Diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 is the same as basic loss per share as there is a net loss in the period and inclusion of potentially issuable shares is anti-dilutive. Therefore, the weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted loss per share does not include the effect of the above anti-dilutive shares.
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended  
 September 30, 
 2017
 Three 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding37,059,483
 36,801,464
 37,007,144
 36,746,727
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Stock options, unvested common shares, and warrants1,523,858
 636,633
 1,374,148
 672,364
Tangible equity units
 894,930
 
 894,930
Diluted average shares outstanding38,583,341
 38,333,027
 38,381,292
 38,314,021
Net income available to common stockholders$27,418
 $13,069
 $36,372
 $36,644
Basic income per common share$0.74
 $0.36
 $0.98
 $1.00
Dilutive income per common share$0.71
 $0.34
 $0.95
 $0.96
Antidilutive securities not included in the calculation of diluted income per common share (weighted average):       
Unvested stock options240,000
 240,000
 240,000
 240,000
Warrants
 1,907,551
 
 1,907,551

Note 11—12—Stock Based Compensation
We account for share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which requires the fair value of stock-based compensation awards to be amortized as an expense over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation awards are valued at the fair value on the date of grant. Compensation expense for awards with performance based conditions is recognized over the vesting period once achievement of the performance condition is deemed probable.
During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company granted 6,434237,281 shares of time-based restricted stock and during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company granted 259,677 shares of time-based restricted stock and 553,909426,075 shares of performance based restricted stock. On the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statement of Equity, the Company considers unvested shares of restricted stock to be issued, but not outstanding.
The Company recorded total stock based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 of $3.1$3.2 million and $6.3 million, and $1.5 million and $4.1$1.7 million, respectively.


Performance-Based Restricted Stock Awards

With respect to the performance based restricted stock awards granted to certain employees during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018, the actual number of such shares of restricted stock that will be earned (the “Earned Shares”) is subject to the Company’s achievement of pre-established performance targets as of the end of the 20172018 fiscal year. For each ofOf the aforementioned awards, one-third373,432 of thesuch Earned Shares will vest in three equal annual installments on March 1st of each of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2020,2021, subject to each grantee’s continued service through each vesting date. The remaining 52,643 of such Earned Shares vest in three equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to each grantee’s continued service through each vesting date. Based on the probability assessment as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, management determined that the currently available data was not sufficient to support that the achievement of the minimum threshold for one of the performance targets is probable, and as such, no compensation expense of $1.5 million has been recognized for these awards to date.






Time-Based Restricted Stock Awards
With respect to the restricted stock awards granted to certain employees and non-employee directors during the three months ended September 30, 2017, representing 6,434 shares of restricted stock, all shares are subject to a vesting schedule pursuant to which one-half of the shares will vest on July 27th of each ofMarch 31, 2018, and 2019, in each case subject to each grantee’s continued service through each vesting date. With respect to the restricted stock awards granted to certain employees and non-employee directors during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, representing 259,677 shares of restricted stock, 172,857116,484 of such shares are subject to a vesting schedule pursuant to which one-third of the shares will vest in three equal annual installments on March 1st of each of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2020, 45,1112021, 4,767 of such shares are subject to a vesting schedule pursuant to which one-half of the shares will vest in two equal annual installments on March 1st of each of 2018 and 2019 and 6,4342020, 26,321 of such shares are subject to a vesting schedule pursuant to which one-halfvest in three equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date, 31,464 of such shares will vest in two equal annual installments on July


27theach anniversary of eachthe grant date, and 36,317 of 2018 and 2019,such shares vest in one installment on the second anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to each grantee’s continued service through each vesting date, and 35,27521,928 of such shares vest in four equal quarterly installments on each ofthree-month period beginning June 1, 2017, September 1, 2017, December 1, 2017 and March 1,1st of 2018, subject to each grantee’s continued service on the board through each vesting date.


Note 12—13—Commitments and Contingencies
The Company’s commitments and contingent liabilities include the usual obligations incurred by real estate developers in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits related to its normal business activities. We believe that the accruals we have recorded for probable and reasonably estimable losses with respect to these proceedings are adequate and that, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, it was not reasonably possible that an additional material loss had been incurred in an amount in excess of the estimated amounts already recognized on our condensed consolidated financial statements. We evaluate our accruals for litigation and regulatory proceedings, and as appropriate, adjust them to reflect (i) the facts and circumstances known to us at the time, including information regarding negotiations, settlements, rulings and other relevant events and developments; (ii) the advice and analyses of counsel; and (iii) the assumptions and judgment of management. Similar factors and considerations are used in establishing new accruals for proceedings as to which losses have become probable and reasonably estimable at the time an evaluation is made. The outcome of any of these proceedings, including the defense and other litigation-related costs and expenses we may incur, however, is inherently uncertain and could differ significantly from the estimate reflected in a related accrual, if made. Therefore, it is possible that the ultimate outcome of any proceeding, if in excess of a related accrual or if no accrual had been made, could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
The Company had outstanding performance and surety bonds of $209.6$239.0 million at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, related principally to its obligations for site improvements at various projects. The Company does not believe that draws upon these bonds, if any, will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $181.0$453.8 million of project commitments relating to the construction of projects.
See Note 67 for additional information relating to the Company’s guarantee arrangements.
TheIn addition to the land bank agreement discussed below, the Company has entered into various purchase option agreements with third parties to acquire land. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company has made non-refundable deposits of $61.1$92.1 million. The Company is under no obligation to purchase the land, but would forfeit remaining deposits if the land were not purchased. The total remaining purchase price under the option agreements is $455.4$996.4 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Land Banking Arrangements
The Company enters into purchase agreements with various land sellers. As a method of acquiring land in staged takedowns, thereby minimizing the use of funds from the Company’s available cash or other corporate financing sources and limiting the Company’s risk, the Company transfers the Company’s right in such purchase agreements to entities owned by third parties (“land banking arrangements”). These entities use equity contributions and/or incur debt to finance the acquisition and development of the land. The entities grant the Company an option to acquire lots in staged takedowns. In consideration for this option, the Company makes a non-refundable deposit of 15% to 25% of the total purchase price. The Company is under no obligation to purchase the balance of the lots, but would forfeit any existing deposits and could be subject to penalties if the lots were not purchased. The Company does not have legal title to these entities or their assets and has not guaranteed their liabilities. These land banking arrangements help the Company manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings. As discussed above, with exception of the arrangement discussed below, these amounts are included in the total remaining purchase price mentioned above.
The Company participated in one land banking arrangement during the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was not a VIE in accordance with ASC 810, but which is consolidated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 470, Debt (“ASC 470”). Under the provisions of ASC 470, the Company had determined it is economically compelled, based on certain factors, to purchase the land in the land banking arrangement. Therefore, the Company has recorded the remaining purchase price of


the land of $282.2 million as of March 31, 2018, which was included in Real estate inventories not owned and Liabilities from inventories not owned in the accompanying balance sheet.
Summary information with respect to the Company’s land banking arrangements is as follows as of the period presented (dollars in thousands):
  March 31, 2018
Total number of land banking projects 1
Total number of lots 3,053
Total purchase price $316,452
Balance of lots still under option and not purchased: 
Number of lots 3,053
Purchase price $316,452
Forfeited deposits if lots are not purchased $34,283

Lease Obligations
As described more fully in Note 1, as of April 1, 2017, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-02 and recognized lease obligations and associated ROU assets for its existing non-cancelable leases. Lease obligations, as included in Accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, were $15.9$14.8 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $13.1$14.5 million as of December 31, 2016.2017. The Company has non-cancelable operating leases primarily associated with office facilities, real estate and office equipment, in addition to one related sublease for an office facility. The determination of which discount rate to use when measuring the lease obligation was deemed a significant judgment. Lease cost, as included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the respective periods, and additional information regarding lease terms are as follows (dollars in thousands):


  Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Lease cost    
Operating lease cost $2,009
 $959
Sublease income (29) (29)
Total lease cost $1,980
 $930
     
Other information    
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases:    
Operating cash flows $1,767
 $873
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $1,696
 $4,650
Weighted-average discount rate 6.4% 6.6%
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2017
 Nine 
 Months 
 Ended 
 September 30, 
 2016
Lease cost        
Operating lease cost $1,646
 $1,006
 $4,405
 $2,874
Sublease income (29) (29) (87) (87)
Total lease cost $1,617
 $977
 $4,318
 $2,787
         
Other information        
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases:        
Operating cash flows $1,621
 $811
 $3,879
 $2,410
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $155
 $740
 $5,213
 $1,353
Weighted-average discount rate 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6%
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 3.79 5.16
  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 3.34 3.58
The table below shows the future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (in thousands).
 


Year Ending December 31,  
2017$1,703
20186,673
Remaining in 2018$6,093
20193,740
5,352
20202,556
4,031
20212,398
3,733
20222,476
Thereafter1,782
1,992
Total$18,852
$23,677


Note 13—14—Subsequent Events

No events have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Company’s financial statements.


Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
WILLIAM LYON HOMES
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company is one of the largest Western U.S. regional homebuilders. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the Company is primarily engaged in the design, construction, marketing and sale of single-family detached and attached homes in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Washington.Texas. The Company’s core markets include Orange County, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Austin and Seattle.San Antonio. The Company has a distinguished legacy of more than 60 years of homebuilding operations, over which time it has sold in excess of 101,000103,000 homes. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (the "2017"2018 period"), the Company had revenues from homes sales of $1,171.8$372.4 million, a 26%44% increase from $929.0$258.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 (the "2016"2017 period"), which includes results from all seven reportable operating segments. The Company had net new home orders of 2,6561,106 homes in the 2018 period, a 28% increase from 865 in the 2017 period, a 20% increase from 2,211 in the 2016 period, while the average number of sales price ("ASP") for homes closedlocations increased 9%2% to $537,30084 in the 20172018 period from $494,40082 in the 20162017 period.
The following discussion of results of operations and financial condition contains forward-looking statements reflecting current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. See the section titled, “CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in such section.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP"), and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and are presented on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will be able to operate in the ordinary course of its business and realize its assets and discharge its liabilities for the foreseeable future.
Results of Operations
In the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company delivered 2,181740 homes, with an ASP of approximately $537,300,$503,200, and recognized home sales revenue of $1,171.8$372.4 million. The Company generated net income available to common shareholders of $36.4$8.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and income per share of $0.98. The Company's net income was largely reduced by loss from extinguishment of debt of $21.8 million from the refinance of Senior Notes during the period.$0.22. The Company continues to see positive trends in orders, price appreciation in certainmany projects, and our average sales price of homes in backlog is approximately $578,900$515,200 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, which is 8%2% higher than the average sales price of homes closed for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 of $537,300.$503,200.
On March 9, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of the residential homebuilding operations of RSI Communities and its affiliates, such operations being referred herein as "RSI Communities", which marked the beginning of the Texas operating segment, in addition to expanding the Company's footprint in the California operating segment. Financial data herein as of March 31, 2018, and for the three months ended March 31, 2018 include operations for these operating segments for the period from March 9, 2018 through March 31, 2018.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company's average community count forCompany was selling homes in 105 communities, including 29 communities added in conjunction with the nine month period then ended was 85 locations.acquisition of RSI Communities. We had a consolidated backlog of 1,2081,460 homes sold but not closed, with an associated sales value of $699.3$752.1 million, representing a 13%33% increase in units, and a 18%19% increase in dollar value, as compared to the backlog at September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.
Homebuilding gross margin percentage and adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage was 16.9%17.5% and 22.5%22.7%, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, as compared to 17.1%15.6% and 23.5%20.1%, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.
Comparisons of the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 to March 31, 2017 to September 30, 2016
Revenues from homes sales increased 43%44% to $490.3$372.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $342.6$258.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase in revenue is primarily due to the 26%48% increase in the number of homes closed during the 2017 period, in addition to a 13% increase in average sales price.period. The number of net new home orders for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 increased 19%28% to 7741,106 homes from 651865 homes for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.


Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Number of Net New Home Orders              
California238
 191
 47
 25 %283
 265
 18
 7 %
Arizona124
 117
 7
 6 %108
 128
 (20) (16)%
Nevada66
 66
 
  %109
 77
 32
 42 %
Colorado82
 54
 28
 52 %144
 61
 83
 136 %
Washington116
 66
 50
 76 %179
 152
 27
 18 %
Oregon148
 157
 (9) (6)%209
 182
 27
 15 %
Texas74
 
 74
 N/M
Total774
 651
 123
 19 %1,106
 865
 241
 28 %
The 19%28% increase in net new homes orders is driven by an increase in monthly absorption to 3.04.4 sales per month from 2.83.5 in the prior year period, in addition to a 10%2% increase in average number of sales locations to 8684 average locations in 2017,2018, compared to 7882 in the 20162017 period, which is driven by the 29 communities added in conjunction with the acquisition of RSI Communities and opening of 411 new communities.communities in the legacy operating segments.
Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 %2018 2017 %
Cancellation Rates          
California21% 24% (3)%8% 15% (7)%
Arizona11% 16% (5)%15% 13% 2 %
Nevada19% 15% 4 %19% 11% 8 %
Colorado23% 16% 7 %9% 9%  %
Washington17% 21% (4)%9% 10% (1)%
Oregon19% 22% (3)%5% 13% (8)%
Texas9% N/A
 N/M
Overall19% 20% (1)%10% 12% (2)%
Cancellation rates during the 20172018 period decreased to 19%10% from 20%12% during the 20162017 period. Cancellation rates typically are driven by personal factors affecting buyers and may not be indicative of any overarching trends affecting regions. The 7% increase in cancellation rates in Colorado was partially due to a manufactured product issue relating to fire rated I-joists, which was announced by the manufacturer at the beginning of the 2017 third quarter and impacted certain homes in backlog and/or under construction in our Colorado division, and for which we have implemented a remediation program.
Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Average Number of Sales Locations              
California23
 23
 
  %22
 24
 (2) (8)%
Arizona7
 9
 (2) (22)%6
 9
 (3) (33)%
Nevada13
 12
 1
 8 %12
 11
 1
 9 %
Colorado16
 10
 6
 60 %15
 11
 4
 36 %
Washington11
 6
 5
 83 %9
 7
 2
 29 %
Oregon16
 18
 (2) (11)%15
 20
 (5) (25)%
Texas5
 
 5
 N/M
Total86
 78
 8
 10 %84
 82
 2
 2 %
The average number of sales locations for the Company increased to 8684 locations for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 compared to 7882 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, driven by the opening29 communities added in conjunction with the acquisition of new communities in Colorado and Washington during 2017.RSI Communities. During the period, the Company opened 411 communities, while closing out 7.12 in the legacy operating segments.


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 2018 2017 
Quarterly Absorption Rates    
California10.3 8.3 2.012.9 11.0
 1.9
Arizona17.7 13.0 4.718.0 14.2
 3.8
Nevada5.1 5.5 (0.4)9.1 7.0
 2.1
Colorado5.1 5.4 (0.3)9.6 5.5
 4.1
Washington10.5 11.0 (0.5)19.9 21.7
 (1.8)
Oregon9.3 8.7 0.613.9 9.1
 4.8
Texas14.8 
 14.8
Overall9.0 8.3 0.713.2 10.5
 2.7
The Company's consolidated quarterly absorption rate, representing the number of net new home orders divided by average sales locations for the period, increased for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to 9.013.2 sales per project from 8.310.5 in the 2016 period. The increase in absorption rates in California was due to the improvement in sales pace in the Inland Empire sub-market, while the stronger absorption in Arizona was due to strong demand from the needs based entry level buyer, compared to the prior2017 period.
 
September 30, Increase (Decrease)March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Backlog (units)              
California370
 327
 43
 13 %388
 368
 20
 5 %
Arizona197
 252
 (55) (22)%164
 238
 (74) (31)%
Nevada120
 124
 (4) (3)%121
 88
 33
 38 %
Colorado164
 112
 52
 46 %223
 98
 125
 128 %
Washington192
 57
 135
 237 %176
 134
 42
 31 %
Oregon165
 199
 (34) (17)%177
 173
 4
 2 %
Texas211
 
 211
 N/M
Total1,208
 1,071
 137
 13 %1,460
 1,099
 361
 33 %
The Company’s backlog at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 increased 13%33% to 1,2081,460 units from 1,0711,099 units at September 30, 2016March 31, 2017. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in net new home orders to 7741,106 in the current period from 651865 in the prior year, slightly offset by a higher backlog conversion rate of 66%80% in current period compared to 62%68% in the prior period.

September 30, Increase (Decrease)March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Backlog (dollars)              
California$294,861
 $260,082
 $34,779
 13 %$282,484
 $296,406
 $(13,922) (5)%
Arizona60,467
 71,609
 (11,142) (16)%51,055
 71,258
 (20,203) (28)%
Nevada81,192
 78,285
 2,907
 4 %80,379
 64,865
 15,514
 24 %
Colorado69,085
 59,451
 9,634
 16 %90,312
 51,679
 38,633
 75 %
Washington119,299
 36,518
 82,781
 227 %115,375
 80,619
 34,756
 43 %
Oregon74,424
 85,093
 (10,669) (13)%76,433
 69,413
 7,020
 10 %
Texas56,093
 
 56,093
 N/M
Total$699,328
 $591,038
 $108,290
 18 %$752,131
 $634,240
 $117,891
 19 %
The dollar amount of backlog of homes sold but not closed as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $699.3$752.1 million, up 18%19% from $591.0$634.2 million as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase primarily reflects an increase in net new orders as described above, coupled with a 5% increaseslightly offset by an 11% decrease in the ASPaverage sales price of homes in backlog when compared with the prior period. The increase in the dollar amount of backlog of homes sold but not closed as described above generally results in an increase in operating revenues in the subsequent period as compared to the previous period.


In California, the dollar amount of backlog increased 13%decreased 5% to $294.9$282.5 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $260.1$296.4 million as of September 30, 2016, which is primarily attributable toMarch 31, 2017. The decrease was slightly offset by a 13%5% increase in units in backlog, coupled within addition to the increase in number of net new home orders for the 2017 period of 25%7% to 238283 homes from 191265 homes for the 20162017 period. 
In Arizona, the dollar amount of backlog decreased 16%28% to $60.5$51.1 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $71.6$71.3 million as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, which is primarily attributable to a 22%31% decrease in the number of homes in backlog to 197164 at September 30,March 31, 2018, from 238 at March 31, 2017 from 252 at September 30, 2016 due to stronger backlog conversion and a 23%12% increase in deliveries. This was largelypartially offset by a 8%4% increase in the ASP of homes in backlog when compared with the prior period.
In Nevada, the dollar amount of backlog increased 4%24% to $81.2$80.4 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $78.3$64.9 million as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, attributable to a 7%38% increase in units in backlog, to 121 as of March 31, 2018 from 88 as of March 31, 2017, slightly offset by a 10% decrease in average sales price of homes in backlog to $676,600$664,300 as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, from $631,300$737,100 as of September 30, 2016, slightly offset by a 3% decrease in units in backlog, to 120 as of September 30, 2017 from 124 as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.
In Colorado, the dollar amount of backlog increased 16%75% to $69.1$90.3 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $59.5$51.7 million as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, which is attributable to a 46%128% increase in the number of units in backlog, to 164223 units as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, from 11298 units as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. This was slightly offset by a 21%23% decrease of the ASP of homes in backlog to $421,300$405,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $530,800$527,300 as of September 30, 2016. OurMarch 31, 2017. Previously, our backlog conversion rate in Colorado for the third quarter was negatively impacted by a manufactured product issue relating to fire rated I-joists, which was announced by the manufacturer at the beginning of the 2017 third quarter and impacted certain homes in backlog and/or under construction, and for which we have implemented a remediation program.
In Washington, the dollar amount of backlog increased 227%43% to $119.3$115.4 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $36.5$80.6 million as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, which is attributable to a 237%31% increase in the number of units in backlog, to 192176 units as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, from 57134 units as of September 30, 2016, inMarch 31, 2017. In addition, tothere was a 76% increase in the number of net new home orders for the 2017 period compared to the 2016 period. This was slightly offset by a 3% decrease in the ASP of homes in backlog to $621,300 as of September 30, 2017 from $640,700 as of September 30, 2016.
In Oregon, the dollar amount of backlog decreased 13% to $74.4 million as of September 30, 2017 from $85.1 million as of September 30, 2016, which is primarily attributable to a 17% decrease in the number of units in backlog, to 165 units as of September 30, 2017, from 199 units as of September 30, 2016. This was slightly offset by a 5%9% increase in the ASP of homes in backlog to $451,100$655,500 as of March 31, 2018 from $601,600 as of March 31, 2017.
In Oregon, the dollar amount of backlog increased 10% to $76.4 million as of March 31, 2018 from $69.4 million as of March 31, 2017, which is primarily attributable to a 8% increase in the ASP of homes in backlog to $431,800 in the 2018 period from $401,200 in the 2017 period from $427,600and a 2% increase in the 2016 period.number of units in backlog, to 177 units as of March 31, 2018, from 173 units as of March 31, 2017.
In Texas, which is a new operating segment resulting from the acquisition of RSI Communities, the dollar amount of backlog was $56.1 million, with units in backlog of 211, for which there are no comparable amounts as of March 31, 2017.
Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Number of Homes Closed              
California300
 169
 131
 78 %210
 121
 89
 74 %
Arizona133
 108
 25
 23 %105
 94
 11
 12 %
Nevada74
 85
 (11) (13)%74
 48
 26
 54 %
Colorado44
 70
 (26) (37)%93
 38
 55
 145 %
Washington116
 74
 42
 57 %94
 70
 24
 34 %
Oregon184
 167
 17
 10 %104
 128
 (24) (19)%
Texas60
 
 60
 N/M
Total851
 673
 178
 26 %740
 499
 241
 48 %

During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the number of homes closed increased 26%48% to 851740 from 673499 in the 20162017 period. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in homes closed in every operating segment except Oregon, which was due to Oregon's lower community count, in addition to the California, Arizona, Washington and Oregon reporting segments, driven by a higher numbernew home deliveries resulting from the acquisition of homes in backlog to begin the quarter when compared with the 2016 period. These increases were partially offset by decreases in the Nevada and Colorado reporting segments.RSI Communities.


Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Home Sales Revenue              
California$230,925
 $111,434
 $119,491
 107 %$134,812
 $81,967
 $52,845
 64 %
Arizona39,607
 28,758
 10,849
 38 %32,039
 26,716
 5,323
 20 %
Nevada42,966
 49,600
 (6,634) (13)%49,176
 30,548
 18,628
 61 %
Colorado24,811
 35,316
 (10,505) (30)%40,063
 21,330
 18,733
 88 %
Washington71,788
 42,247
 29,541
 70 %54,668
 43,474
 11,194
 26 %
Oregon80,207
 75,273
 4,934
 7 %46,853
 54,819
 (7,966) (15)%
Texas14,774
 
 14,774
 N/M
Total$490,304
 $342,628
 $147,676
 43 %$372,385
 $258,854
 $113,531
 44 %
The 43%44% increase in homebuilding revenue is driven by the 26%48% increase in homes closed discussed above, in addition toslightly offset by the 13% increase3% decrease in the average sales price of homes closed between the 2018 and 2017 periods, which is primarily driven by product and 2016 periods.geographical mix, and was impacted by the lower price point from the new Texas operating segment.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Average Sales Price of Homes Closed              
California$769,800
 $659,400
 $110,400
 17 %$642,000
 $677,400
 $(35,400) (5)%
Arizona297,800
 266,300
 31,500
 12 %305,100
 284,200
 20,900
 7 %
Nevada580,600
 583,500
 (2,900)  %664,500
 636,400
 28,100
 4 %
Colorado563,900
 504,500
 59,400
 12 %430,800
 561,300
 (130,500) (23)%
Washington618,900
 570,900
 48,000
 8 %581,600
 621,100
 (39,500) (6)%
Oregon435,900
 450,700
 (14,800) (3)%450,500
 428,300
 22,200
 5 %
Texas246,200
 
 246,200
 N/M
Company Average$576,200
 $509,100
 $67,100
 13 %$503,200
 $518,700
 $(15,500) (3)%

The average sales price of homes closed during the 20172018 period increased 13%decreased 3% primarily due to an increaseproduct and geographical mix, and was impacted by the lower price point from the new Texas operating segment.
Construction Services Revenue
Construction services revenue was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was attributable to one project in the average sales price of homes closed, primarily driven by product mix, in all reporting segments except Nevada and Oregon.

Washington.
Gross Margin
Homebuilding gross margins increased to 18.1%17.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from 16.6%15.6% in the 20162017 period, primarily driven by product and geographic mix for home deliveries, as well as new projects with closings above the previous Company averages. In addition, the increase is partially due to the Company's adoption of ASC 606, which resulted in the reclass of the amortization of capitalized costs associated with model homes and sales offices to Sales and marketing expense, previously recorded in Cost of sales - homes, as described in more detail in the notes to the financial statements.
For the comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage, which excludes previously capitalized interest included in cost of sales as well as the effect of adjustments recorded in relation to purchase accounting, was 23.6%22.7% for the 20172018 period compared to 22.2%20.1% for the 20162017 period. The increase was primarily a result of the increase in homebuilding gross margins described above coupled with the increase in the impact of interest in cost of sales.


Adjusted homebuilding gross margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes this information is meaningful as it isolates the impact that interest and purchase accounting have on homebuilding gross margin and permits investors to make better comparisons with the Company's competitors, who also break out and adjust gross margins in a similar fashion. For comparative purposes, purchase accounting is the net adjustment in basis related to the acquisition of our Colorado, WashingtonRSI Acquisition, specifically recorded to the California and OregonTexas operating divisions. In the comparative presentation below, purchase accounting amounts related to previous acquisitions have been excluded from both periods. See table set forth below reconciling this non-GAAP measure to homebuilding gross margin.


Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)
Home sales revenue$490,304
 $342,628
$372,385
 $258,854
Cost of home sales401,700
 285,896
307,308
 218,455
Homebuilding gross margin88,604
 56,732
65,077
 40,399
Homebuilding gross margin percentage18.1% 16.6%17.5% 15.6%
Add: Interest in cost of sales22,923
 13,543
18,804
 11,608
Add: Purchase accounting adjustments4,252
 5,687
735
 
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin$115,779
 $75,962
$84,616
 $52,007
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage23.6% 22.2%22.7% 20.1%
Sales and Marketing, General and Administrative
Three Months Ended September 30, As a Percentage of Home Sales RevenueThree Months Ended March 31, As a Percentage of Home Sales Revenue
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
(dollars in thousands)    (dollars in thousands)    
Sales and Marketing$21,935
 $18,246
 4.5% 5.3%$22,693
 $14,705
 6.1% 5.7%
General and Administrative22,951
 17,360
 4.7% 5.1%24,521
 18,946
 6.6% 7.3%
Total Sales and Marketing & General and Administrative$44,886
 $35,606
 9.2% 10.4%$47,214
 $33,651
 12.7% 13.0%
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of home sales revenue decreasedincreased to 4.5%6.1% in the 2018 period compared to 5.7% in the 2017 period, comparedprimarily due to 5.3%the adoption of ASC 606, which resulted in the 2016 periodreclass of the amortization of certain capitalized costs associated with model homes and sales offices to Sales and marketing expense, previously recorded in Cost of sales - homes, as a result of higher homebuilding revenue and lower advertising costs duedescribed in more detail in the notes to more efficient advertising spending using social media and mobile applications to offset higher outside broker costs.the financial statements. General and administrative expense increased to $24.5 million in the 2018 period, from $18.9 million in the 2017 period due to an increased headcount, but as a percentage of home sales revenues, general and administrative expense decreased to 4.7%6.6% in the 2018 period compared to 7.3% in the 2017 period comparedperiod.
Transaction Expenses
Transaction expenses relate entirely to 5.1%one-time, non-recurring costs incurred in the 2016 period. The decrease is driven by a lower relative cost structure duerelation to the higher revenue and positive operating leverage.acquisition of RSI Communities on March 9, 2018.
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased slightlyincreased to $1.2$0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $1.4$0.2 million during the comparable 20162017 period.
Other Items
Interest activity for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands): 


Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
Interest incurred$18,112
 $21,293
$19,258
 $19,424
Less: Interest capitalized18,112
 21,293
19,258
 19,424
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized$
 $
$
 $
Cash paid for interest$28,374
 $14,898
$31,489
 $19,036
The decreaseincrease in cash paid for interest incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018 compared to the interest incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2016, reflects the impact of the effective refinancing transaction on JanuaryMarch 31, 2017 in whichwas due to timing of payments on interest for the Company completed the sale to certain purchasers of $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875%Company's Senior Notes due 2025 and concurrent retirement of the remaining outstanding 8.5% Notes, such that the entire aggregate $425.0 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are now retired and extinguished.Notes. The Company capitalized all of the interest it incurred during both periods presented due to its qualifying assets exceeding its outstanding debt.


During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the Company sold one land parcel that resulted in a negligible loss and twoone land parcelsparcel that resulted that did not result in a $2.7 millionany gain or loss, respectively.
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $13.9$2.8 million, for an effective tax rate of 31.6%18.3%. During the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company recorded a provision forbenefit from income taxes of $8.3$5.6 million for an effective tax rate of 33.4%(37.7)%.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreasedincreased to $2.6$4.3 million during the 2018 period, compared to $0.7 million during the 2017 period, compared to $3.4 million during the 2016 period.
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders
As a result of the foregoing factors, net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 was $8.3 million, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $27.4 million and $13.1 million, respectively.$10.0 million.
Lots Owned and Controlled
The table below summarizes the Company’s lots owned and controlled as of the periods presented:
 


September 30, Increase (Decrease)March 31, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 Amount %2018 2017 Amount %
Lots Owned              
California1,616
 1,625
 (9) (1)%3,634
 1,492
 2,142
 144 %
Arizona4,541
 4,877
 (336) (7)%4,116
 4,838
 (722) (15)%
Nevada2,871
 3,131
 (260) (8)%2,910
 2,985
 (75) (3)%
Colorado1,376
 1,544
 (168) (11)%1,266
 1,442
 (176) (12)%
Washington1,363
 1,387
 (24) (2)%1,377
 1,225
 152
 12 %
Oregon1,806
 1,303
 503
 39 %2,226
 1,422
 804
 57 %
Texas3,345
 
 3,345
 N/M
Total13,573
 13,867
 (294) (2)%18,874
 13,404
 5,470
 41 %
Lots Controlled (1)              
California915
 1,069
 (154) (14)%1,985
 1,084
 901
 83 %
Arizona157
 
 157
  %651
 
 651
 N/M
Nevada410
 51
 359
 704 %12
 38
 (26) (68)%
Colorado292
 232
 60
 26 %822
 77
 745
 968 %
Washington797
 1,081
 (284) (26)%793
 1,108
 (315) (28)%
Oregon1,800
 1,849
 (49) (3)%1,910
 1,929
 (19) (1)%
Texas3,763
 
 3,763
 N/M
Total4,371
 4,282
 89
 2 %9,936
 4,236
 5,700
 135 %
Total Lots Owned and Controlled17,944
 18,149
 (205) (1)%28,810
 17,640
 11,170
 63 %
 
(1)Lots controlled may be purchased by the Company as consolidated projects or may be purchased by newly formed joint ventures.
Total lots owned and controlled has decreasedincreased to 17,94428,810 lots owned and controlled at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from 18,14917,640 lots at September 30, 2016.
Comparisons of the Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2017, to September 30, 2016
Revenues from homes sales increased 26% to $1,171.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $929.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenue is primarily due to the 16% increaseacquisition of RSI Communities. Certain lots included in the number of homes closed during the 2017 period in addition to the 9% increase in average sales price of homes closed. The number of net new home orders for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased 20% to 2,656 homes from 2,211 homes for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.


 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Amount %
Number of Net New Home Orders       
California783
 591
 192
 32 %
Arizona401
 367
 34
 9 %
Nevada236
 229
 7
 3 %
Colorado229
 204
 25
 12 %
Washington432
 238
 194
 82 %
Oregon575
 582
 (7) (1)%
Total2,656
 2,211
 445
 20 %

The 20% increase in net new homes orders is driven by a 16% increase in average number of sales locations to 85 average locations in 2017, compared to 73 in the 2016 period due to the opening of 28 new communities, with openings in all reporting segments except Arizona, in addition to an increase in quarterly absorption to 10.4 sales per project from 10.1 in the prior year period.
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 %
Cancellation Rates     
California17% 18% (1)%
Arizona10% 10%  %
Nevada15% 17% (2)%
Colorado15% 13% 2 %
Washington15% 15%  %
Oregon15% 15%  %
Overall15% 15%  %
Cancellation rates remained consistent at 15% during the 2017 and 2016 periods. Cancellation rates typically are driven by personal factors affecting buyers and may not be indicative of any overarching trends affecting regions.
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Amount %
Average Number of Sales Locations       
California23
 20
 3
 15%
Arizona8
 8
 
 %
Nevada13
 12
 1
 8%
Colorado14
 10
 4
 40%
Washington9
 6
 3
 50%
Oregon18
 17
 1
 6%
Total85
 73
 12
 16%

The average number of sales locations for the Company increased to 85 locations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 73 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, driven by the opening of new communitieslots owned in California Nevada, Colorado, Washington and Oregon during 2017, as the Company continues to convert its land supply into home sites. During the period, the Company opened 28 communities, while closing out 27.


 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 
Quarterly Absorption Rates     
California11.3 9.9 1.4
Arizona16.7 15.3 1.4
Nevada6.1 6.4 (0.3)
Colorado5.5 6.8 (1.3)
Washington16.0 13.2 2.8
Oregon10.6 11.4 (0.8)
Overall10.4 10.1 0.3
The Company's consolidated quarterly absorption rate, representing the number of net new home orders divided by average sales locations for the period, increased to 10.4 sales per project for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 10.1 sales per project in the 2016 period. The increase in absorption rates in California was due to the improvement in sales pace in the Inland Empire sub-market, while the strengthening of absorption in Arizona was due to strong demand from the needs based entry level buyer, compared to the prior period.
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Amount %
Number of Homes Closed       
California637
 458
 179
 39 %
Arizona408
 324
 84
 26 %
Nevada175
 220
 (45) (20)%
Colorado140
 170
 (30) (18)%
Washington292
 225
 67
 30 %
Oregon529
 482
 47
 10 %
Total2,181
 1,879
 302
 16 %

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the number of homes closed increased 16% to 2,181 from 1,879 in the 2016 period. The increase was primarily attributable to the California, Arizona, Washington and Oregon reporting segments, driven by an increase in average number of sales locations by 16% to 85 average sales locations in the 2017 period compared to 73 average sales locations in the 2016 period. These increases were partially offset by decreases in the Nevada and Colorado reporting segments.
 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Amount %
 (dollars in thousands)
Home Sales Revenue       
California$462,183
 $305,389
 $156,794
 51 %
Arizona118,695
 85,399
 33,296
 39 %
Nevada103,448
 128,996
 (25,548) (20)%
Colorado77,149
 85,885
 (8,736) (10)%
Washington185,523
 112,512
 73,011
 65 %
Oregon224,793
 210,801
 13,992
 7 %
Total$1,171,791
 $928,982
 $242,809
 26 %
The 26% increase in homebuilding revenue is driven by the 16% increase in homes closed discussed above, in addition to a 9% increase in the average sales price of homes closed between the 2017 and 2016 periods.


 Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 Amount %
Average Sales Price of Homes Closed       
California$725,600
 $666,800
 $58,800
 9 %
Arizona290,900
 263,600
 27,300
 10 %
Nevada591,100
 586,300
 4,800
 1 %
Colorado551,100
 505,200
 45,900
 9 %
Washington635,400
 500,100
 135,300
 27 %
Oregon424,900
 437,300
 (12,400) (3)%
Company Average$537,300
 $494,400
 $42,900
 9 %

The average sales price of homes closed during the 2017 period increased 9% due to an increase in the average sales price of homes closed, primarily driven by product mix, in all reporting segments except Oregon.

Gross Margin
Homebuilding gross margin remained relatively consistent at 16.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 17.1% in the 2016 period.
For the comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the nine months ended September 30, 2016, adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage, which excludes previously capitalized interest included in cost of sales as well as the effect of adjustments recorded in relation to purchase accounting, was 22.5% for the 2017 period compared to 23.5% for the 2016 period. The decrease was primarily a result of the decrease in homebuilding gross margins described above coupledTexas are associated with a decreaseland banking transaction that is consolidated on the Company’s accompanying balance sheet in the impact of purchase accounting adjustments, which was partially offset by an increase in the impact of interest in cost of sales.
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes this information is meaningfulaccordance with ASC 470, as it isolates the impact that interest and purchase accounting have on homebuilding gross margin and permits investors to make better comparisons with the Company's competitors, who also break out and adjust gross margins in a similar fashion. For comparative purposes purchase accounting is the net adjustment in basis related to the acquisition of our Colorado, Washington and Oregon operating divisions. See table set forth below reconciling this non-GAAP measure to homebuilding gross margin.further discussed below.
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (dollars in thousands)
Home sales revenue$1,171,791
 $928,982
Cost of home sales973,212
 769,705
Homebuilding gross margin198,579
 159,277
Homebuilding gross margin percentage16.9% 17.1%
Add: Interest in cost of sales55,220
 39,310
Add: Purchase accounting adjustments10,063
 19,938
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin$263,862
 $218,525
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage22.5% 23.5%


Sales and Marketing, General and Administrative
 Nine Months Ended September 30, As a Percentage of Home Sales Revenue
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (dollars in thousands)    
Sales and Marketing$57,924
 $51,351
 4.9% 5.5%
General and Administrative61,447
 51,879
 5.2% 5.6%
Total Sales and Marketing & General and Administrative$119,371
 $103,230
 10.1% 11.1%
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of home sales decreased to 4.9% in the 2017 period compared to 5.5% in the 2016 period as a result of higher homebuilding revenue as well as lower advertising costs. General and administrative expense as a percentage of home sales revenues decreased to 5.2% in the 2017 period compared to 5.6% in the 2016 period. The decrease is driven by a lower relative cost structure due to the higher revenue and positive operating leverage.
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $3.8 million during the comparable 2016 period as a result of increased overhead costs incurred.
Other Items
Interest activity for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Interest incurred$56,359
 $62,112
Less: Interest capitalized56,359
 62,112
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized$
 $
Cash paid for interest$55,532
 $54,576
The decrease in interest incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the interest incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, reflects the impact of the effective refinancing transaction on January 31, 2017, in which the Company completed the sale to certain purchasers of $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025 and concurrent retirement of the remaining outstanding 8.5% Notes, such that the entire aggregate $425.0 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are now retired and extinguished. The Company capitalized all of the interest it incurred during both periods presented due to its qualifying assets exceeding its outstanding debt.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company sold two land parcels that resulted in a negligible loss and five land parcels that resulted in a $2.7 million gain, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a a provision for income taxes of $17.5 million, for an effective tax rate of 29.9%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $20.9 million for an effective tax rate of 33.4%. The decrease in the current year tax rate is driven by the loss on debt extinguishment recorded in relation to the retirement of the 8.5% Notes.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased to $4.6 million during the 2017 period, compared to $4.9 million during the 2016 period.




Net Income Available to Common Stockholders
As a result of the foregoing factors, as well as the $14.1 million loss on debt extinguishment, net of tax, net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $36.4 million, while net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $36.6 million.

Financial Condition and Liquidity
The U.S. housing market has continued to improve from the cyclical low points of the early years of the last real estate cycle. Strong housing markets have been associated with a healthy domestic economy and positive demographic trends, including employment and population growth. The Company has experienced a strong selling season, in its first half of the year, with orders up 20%28%, demonstrating strong growth over 2016,2017, against a backdrop of tight labor markets, fluctuating cycle times, weather challenges, and geo-political changes. Although the economy overall has seen an increase in interest rates, homebuyer demand remains strong against limited supply in all of our markets. As a result, the Company's absorption rates for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 increased when compared to the 20162017 period.
The Company benefits from a sizable and well-located lot supply, and as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company owned 13,57318,874 lots, all of which are entitled, and had options to purchase an additional 4,3719,936 lots. The Company’s lot supply reflects its balanced approach to land investment. The Company has a diverse mix of finished lots available for near-term homebuilding operations and longer-term strategic land positions to support future growth. The Company believes that its current inventory of owned and controlled lots is sufficient to supply the vast majority of its projected future home closings for the next several years. TheConsistent with the entire homebuilding industry, during 2017 and into 2018, the Company experienced increased cycle times and cost increases in a number of its operating segments in the start of 2017, anddue to weather delays and availability of qualified trades with the associated delays and cost increases are challenges faced by the Company and the entire homebuilding industry during 2016 and into 2017.trades. The Company continues to implement new strategies to temper the impact of these challenges in an effort to manage cycle times and deliveries.
Since our initial public offering, which raised approximately $163.7 million of net proceeds, the Company has access to the public equity and debt markets, which it has utilized as a significant source of financing for investing in land in our existing markets or financing expansion into new markets, such as the Company’s acquisition of RSI Communities during 2018 and Polygon Northwest Homes during 2014.
The Company provides for its ongoing cash requirements with the proceeds from capital markets transactions, as well as from internally generated funds from the sales of homes and/or land sales. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company delivered 2,181740 homes, and recognized home sales revenue of $1,171.8$372.4 million. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company usedgenerated cash infrom operations of $23.0$98.0 million, which included investment in land acquisitions of $329.6$180.4 million, for net cash generated by operations of $306.6$278.4 million, net of investment in land acquisitions. In addition, the Company has the option to use additional outside borrowing, form new joint ventures with partners that could provide a substantial portion of the capital required for certain projects, buy land via lot options or land banking arrangements, and engage in future transactions in the public equity and debt markets. The Company has financed, and may in the future finance, certain projects and land acquisitions with construction loans secured by real estate inventories, seller-provided financing, land banking transactions, and capital markets transactions. The Company may also draw on its revolving line of credit to fund land acquisitions, as discussed below. We believe we are well-positioned with a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity for supporting our ongoing operations and growth initiatives.

Tangible Equity UnitsAcquisition of RSI Communities
On November 21, 2014, in order to pay down amounts borrowed under the senior unsecured bridge loan facility entered into in conjunction with the Polygon Acquisition,March 9, 2018, the Company completed its public offering and saleacquired the residential homebuilding operations of 1,000,000 6.50% tangible equity units (“TEUs”, or "Units"), soldRSI Communities for a stated amountan aggregate cash purchase price of $100 per Unit, featuring a 17.5% conversion premium.  On December 3, 2014, the Company sold$460.0 million, plus an additional 150,000 TEUsapproximately $15.2 million at closing pursuant to an over-allotment option grantedinitial working capital adjustments (the “RSI Acquisition”), a portion of which remains subject to final adjustment pursuant to the underwriters. Each TEU isterms of the Purchase Agreement. The Company financed the RSI Acquisition with a unit composedcombination of two parts: 
a prepaid stock purchase contract (a “purchase contract”); and
a senior subordinated amortizing note (an “amortizing note”).

Unless settled earlier at the holder’s option, each purchase contract will automatically settle on December 1, 2017 (the "mandatory settlement date"), and the Company will deliver not more than 5.2247 sharesproceeds from its issuance of Class A Common Stock and not less than 4.4465 shares of Class A Common Stock on the mandatory settlement date, subject to adjustment, based upon the applicable settlement rate and applicable market value of Class A Common Stock.


Each amortizing note had an initial$350 million in aggregate principal amount of $18.01, bears interest at the annual rate6.00% senior notes due 2023 and cash on hand including approximately $194.3 million of 5.50%aggregate proceeds from a land banking arrangement with respect to land parcels located in California and has a final installment payment dateTexas, each of December 1, 2017. On each March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, commencing on March 1, 2015, William Lyon Homes will pay equal quarterly installments of $1.6250 on each amortizing note (except for the March 1, 2015 installment payment, which was $1.8056 per amortizing note). Each installment will constitute a payment of interest and a partial repayment of principal. The amortizing notes rank equally in right of payment to all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, other than borrowings under the Amended Facility and the Company's secured project level financing, which will be senior in right of payment to the obligations under the amortizing notes, in each case to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.
Each TEU may be separated into its constituent purchase contract and amortizing note on any business day during the period beginning on,is entitled but undeveloped, and including parcels acquired in the business day immediately succeeding the date of initial issuance of the Units to, but excluding, the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the mandatory settlement date. Prior to separation, the purchase contracts and amortizing notes may only be purchased and transferred together as Units. The net proceeds received from the TEU issuance were allocated between the amortizing note and the purchase contract under the relative fair value method, with amounts allocated to the purchase contract classified as additional paid-in capital. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the amortizing notes had an unamortized carrying value of $1.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively.RSI Acquisition.
The Company used the net proceeds from the offering of the TEUs to pay down approximately $111.2 million of outstanding debt under a senior unsecured bridge loan facility used to finance the Company's acquisition of Polygon Northwest Homes during 2014.

5 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2019
On March 31, 2014, California Lyon completed its offeringprivate placement with registration rights of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "5.75% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $150 million. The 5.75% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount.
As of September 30, 2017, the outstanding principal amount In August 2014, we exchanged 100% of the initial 5.75% Notes was $150.0 million, excluding deferred loan costsfor notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act of $0.8 million. The 5.75%1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the offering of 6.00% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per annum, payable semiannually in arrearsdue 2023, as further described below, (i) together with cash generated from certain land banking


arrangements, and cash on April 15hand, to finance the RSI Acquisition and October 15,to pay related fees and mature on April 15, 2019. The 5.75% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a jointexpenses and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 5.75% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with(ii) to repay all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $350Lyon's $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Notes and $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2020, each as described below. The 5.75% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s andsuch that the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 5.75% Notes were satisfied and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extentdischarged as of the value of the collateral securing such debt.March 31, 2018.

8 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2020
On November 8, 2012, California Lyon completed its offering of 8.5% Senior Notes due 2020, (the "initial 8.5% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $325 million. The initial 8.5% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount.

On October 24, 2013, California Lyon completed the sale to certain purchasers of an additional $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.5% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “additional 8.5% Notes”, and together with the initial 8.5% notes, the "8.5% Notes" ) at an issue price of 106.5% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued interest from and including May 15, 2013, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $104.7 million.

During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017, Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from its private placement with registration rights of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025, as further described below, to purchase $395.6 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of theits 8.5% Notes, pursuant to a cash tender offer and consent solicitation. Subsequently, the Company used the remaining proceeds, together with cash on hand, for the retirement of the remaining outstanding 8.5% Notes, such that the entire aggregate $425 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are retired and extinguished as of September 30,December 31, 2017. The Company incurred certain costs related to the early extinguishment of debt of the 8.5% Notes during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 in an amount of $21.8 million, which is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as Loss on extinguishment of debt.




7 % Senior Notes due 2022
On August 11, 2014, WLH PNW Finance Corp. (“Escrow Issuer”), completed its offering of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “initial 7.00% Notes”), in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million. The initial 7.00% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. On August 12, 2014, in connection with the consummation of the Polygon Acquisition, Escrow Issuer merged with and into California Lyon, and California Lyon assumed the obligations of the Escrow Issuer under the initial 7.00% Notes and the related indenture by operation of law (the “Escrow Merger”). Following the Escrow Merger, California Lyon is the obligor under the initial 7.00% Notes. In January 2015, we exchanged 100% of the initial 7.00% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
On September 15, 2015, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of an additional $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “additional 7.00% Notes”, and together with the initial 7.00% Notes, the "7.00% Notes") at an issue price of 102.0% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest from August 15, 2015, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $50.5 million. In January 2016, we exchanged 100% of the additional 7.00% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018 the outstanding principal amount of the 7.00% Notes was $350 million, excluding unamortized premium of $0.8$0.7 million and deferred loan costs of $4.2$3.8 million. The 7.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15, and mature on August 15, 2022. The 7.00% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 7.00% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $150$350 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75%6.00% Senior Notes due 2019, as described above,2023 and $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2020,2025, each as described below. The 7.00% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 7.00% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.

6% Senior Notes Due 2023
On March 9, 2018, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "6.00% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $350 million. The 6.00% Notes were issued at 100% of their aggregate principal amount. Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the 6.00% Notes offering to (i) together with cash generated from certain land banking arrangements, and cash on hand, to finance the RSI Acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses and (ii) to repay all of California Lyon's $150 million of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Notes.
As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the 6.00% Notes was $350 million, excluding deferred loan costs of $6.7 million. The 6.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.00% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1, and mature on September 1, 2023. The 6.00% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 6.00% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022, as described above and $450 million in aggregate principal


amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025, as described below. The 6.00% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 6.00% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.

5 7/8% Senior Notes Due 2025
On January 31, 2017, California Lyon completed its private placement with registration rights of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "5.875% Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of $450 million. The 5.875% Notes were issued at 99.215% of their aggregate principal amount. Parent, through California Lyon, used the net proceeds from the 5.875% Notes offering to purchase the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 8.5% Notes such that the entire aggregate $425 million of previously outstanding 8.5% Notes are retired and extinguished as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. In May 2017, the Company exchanged 100% of the 5.875% Notes for notes that are freely transferable and registered under the Securities Act.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the 5.875% Notes was $450 million, excluding unamortized discount of $3.3$3.1 million and deferred loan costs of $7.5$7.0 million. The 5.875% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on January 31 and July 31, and mature on January 31, 2025. The 5.875% Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by Parent and certain of its existing and future restricted subsidiaries. The 5.875% Notes and the related guarantees are California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt, including California Lyon’s $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2019 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023, each as described above. The 5.875% Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 5.875% Notes and the guarantees are and will be effectively junior to California Lyon’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt.

Senior Notes Covenant Compliance
The indentures governing the 5.75%7.00% Notes, the 7.00%6.00% Notes, and the 5.875% Notes contain covenants that limit the ability of Parent, California Lyon, and their restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) incur or guarantee certain additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends, distributions, or repurchase equity or make payments in respect of subordinated indebtedness; (iii) make certain investments; (iv) sell assets; (v) incur liens; (vi) enter into agreements restricting the ability of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or transfer assets; (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates; (viii) create unrestricted subsidiaries; and (viii) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of its assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications as described in the Indenture. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2017.

March 31, 2018.

Revolving Credit Facility
On July 1, 2016, California Lyon and Parent entered into an amendment and restatement agreement, pursuant to which its existing credit agreement providing for a revolving credit facility, as previously amended and restated on March 27, 2015 as described below, was further amended and restated in its entirety (as amended from time to time, the “Second Amended Facility”). The Second Amended Facility amends and restates the Company’s previous $130.0 million revolving credit facility and provides for total lending commitments of $145.0 million. In addition, the Second Amended Facility has an uncommitted accordion feature under which the Company may increase the total principal amount up to a maximum aggregate of $200.0 million under certain circumstances, as well as a sublimit of $50.0 million for letters of credit. Effective as of November 28, 2017, California Lyon increased the size of the commitment under its revolving credit facility by $25.0 million to an aggregate total of $170.0 million, through exercise of the facility’s accordion feature and entry into a new lender supplement as of such date.
The Second Amended Facility, among other things, also amended the maturity date of the previous facility to July 1, 2019, provided that the Second Amended Facility will terminate on January 14, 2019 (the “Springing Termination Date”) if, on the Springing Termination Date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of California Lyon’s 5.75% senior notes due 2019 is equal to or greater than the sum of (a) 50% of the Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) of California Lyon, Parent, certain of the Parent’s direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries (together with California Lyon and Parent, the “Loan Parties”) and their Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) for the four-quarter period ending September 30, 2018, plus (b) the Liquidity (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) of the Loan Parties and their consolidated subsidiaries on the Springing Termination Date. Further, the Second Amended Facility amended


the maximum leverage ratio covenant to extend the timing of the gradual step-downs. Specifically, pursuant to the Second Amended Facility, the maximum leverage ratio remained at 65% from June 30, 2016 through and including December 30, 2016, decreased to 62.5% on the last day of the 2016 fiscal year, remained at 62.5% from December 31, 2016 through and including June 29, 2017, and was scheduled to further decrease to 60% on the last day of the second quarter of 2017 and to remain at 60% thereafter. The Second Amended Facility did not revise any of our other financial covenants thereunder.
On June 16, 2017, California Lyon, Parent and the lenders party thereto entered into ana second amendment to the Second Amended Facility, which amended the maximum leverage ratio to further extend the timing of the gradual step-downs, such that the leverage ratio will remainremained at 62.5% through and including December 30, 2017, and decreasedecreased to 60% on the last day of the 2017 fiscal year and was scheduled to remain at 60% thereafter.
On March 9, 2018, California Lyon, Parent and the lenders party thereto entered into a third amendment to the Second Amended Facility, which temporarily increased the maximum leverage ratio, such that the leverage ratio remained at 60% through and including March 30, 2018, increased to 70% on March 31, 2018 through and including June 29, 2018, decreases to 65% on June 30, 2018 through and including December 30, 2018, and decreases to 60% on the last day of the 2018 fiscal year and will remain at 60% thereafter. The amendment did not revise any of our other financial covenants thereunder.
Prior to the entry into the Second Amended Facility as described above, on March 27, 2015, California Lyon and Parent entered into an amendment and restatement agreement which amended and restated the Company's previous $100 million revolving credit facility and provided for total lending commitments of $130.0 million, an uncommitted accordion feature under which the Company could increase the total principal amount up to a maximum aggregate of $200.0 million under certain circumstances (up from a maximum aggregate of $125.0 million under the previous facility), as well as a sublimit of $50.0 million for letters of credit, and extended the maturity date of the previous facility by one year to August 7, 2017.
Borrowings under the Second Amended Facility, the availability of which is subject to a borrowing base formula, are required to be guaranteed by the Parent and certain of the Parent's wholly-owned subsidiaries, are secured by a pledge of all equity interests held by such guarantors, and may be used for general corporate purposes. Interest rates on borrowings generally will be based on either LIBOR or a base rate, plus the applicable spread. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the commitment fee on the unused portion of the Second Facility accrues at an annual rate of 0.50%. As of September 30, 2017 and DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2018, the Company had $50.0 million and $29.0$85.0 million outstanding against the Second Amended Facility respectively, at an effective ratesrate of 6.25% and 4.75%4.88%, respectively as well as lettersa letter of credit for $0.8$11.0 million. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a letter of credit for $7.8 million and $8.0 million, respectively.but no outstanding balance against the Second Amended Facility.
The Second Amended Facility contains certain financial maintenance covenants, including (a) a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $451.0 million (which is subject to increase over time based on subsequent earnings and proceeds from equity offerings, as well as deferred tax assets to the extent included on the Company's financial statements), (b) a maximum leverage covenant that prohibits the leverage ratio (as defined therein) from exceeding 65%, which maximum leverage ratio decreased to 62.5%70% effective as of DecemberMarch 31, 20162018 and is scheduled to decrease to 65% on June 30, 2018, and is scheduled to further decrease to 60% effective as of December 31, 2017,2018, and (c) a covenant requiring us to maintain either (i) an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA to interest incurred, as defined therein) of at least 1.50 to 1.00 or (ii) liquidity (as defined therein) of an amount not less than the greater of our consolidated interest incurred during the trailing 12 months and $50.0 million. Our compliance with these financial covenants is measured by calculations and metrics that are specifically defined or described by the terms of the Second Amended Facility and can differ in certain respects from comparable GAAP or other commonly used terms. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Second Amended Facility as of March 31, 2018. The following table summarizes these covenants pursuant to the Second Amended Facility, and our compliance with such covenants as of March 31, 2018:
  Covenant Requirements at Actual at
Financial Covenant March 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Minimum Tangible Net Worth $535.3 million $741.9 million
Maximum Leverage Ratio 70.0% 63.0%
Interest Coverage Ratio; or (1)
 1.50x
 3.6x
   Minimum Liquidity (1) $73.6 million $124.5 million

(1)    We are required to meet either the Interest Coverage Ratio or Minimum Liquidity, but not both.
In connection with the issuance of the Company’s 5.875% Notes to pay off in full the previously outstanding 8.5% Notes in January 2017, the Company entered into an amendment to the Second Amended Facility effective as of January 2017. The amendment modifies the definition of Tangible Net Worth (as defined therein) for purposes of calculating the Leverage Ratio covenant under the Second Amended Facility, so as to exclude any reduction in Tangible Net Worth that occurs as a result of


the costs related to payment of any call premium or any other costs associated with the refinancing transaction and the redemption of outstanding 8.5% Notes.
The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Second Amended Facility as of September 30, 2017. The following table summarizes these covenants pursuant to the Second Amended Facility, and our compliance with such covenants as of September 30, 2017:
  Covenant Requirements at Actual at
Financial Covenant September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017
Minimum Tangible Net Worth $549.9 million $766.1 million
Maximum Leverage Ratio 62.5% 58.1%
Interest Coverage Ratio; or (1)
 1.5x
 2.73x
   Minimum Liquidity (1) $77.4 million $137.9 million

(1)    We are required to meet either the Interest Coverage Ratio or Minimum Liquidity, but not both.
Although the Company does not believe it is likely to breach any of the covenants listed above, including the maximum leverage ratio covenant, based on its current expectations and assumptions, there are certain steps that the Company could take to decrease the likelihood of any breach in the event it was determined that a breach was reasonably likely. The Company


remains focused on continuing to drive top line revenue growth which it believes will improve cash flow and generate earnings. In addition, there are certain discretionary levers that the Company has the ability to utilize to the extent it is determined that near-term steps are needed to manage to covenant requirements. For example, land acquisition and development is a strategic investment by the Company to support our future growth plans. While the Company intends to continue to acquire land that it believes is accretive to the Company, the Company's currently owned and controlled land position enables it to be selective and nimble in its future acquisition strategy. The Company also has the option to form new joint ventures with partners that could provide a substantial portion of the capital required for certain projects, purchase land through lot options or land banking arrangements, as well as utilizing such financing structures as a means to generate incremental cash flow, or adjust the timing of housing starts. In addition, during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company paid approximately $329.6$180.4 million for land and land developments. Such spending related to land owned is a discretionary component that the Company can temper as needed to reduce cash outflow, and it believes it can do so without a significant impact on near-term operating results.
The Second Amended Facility contains customary events of default, subject to cure periods in certain circumstances, including: nonpayment of principal, interest and fees or other amounts; violation of covenants, including those financial covenants identified above; inaccuracy of representations and warranties; cross default to certain other indebtedness; unpaid judgments; and certain bankruptcy and other insolvency events.
The occurrence of any event of default could result in the termination of the commitments under the Second Amended Facility and permit the lenders to accelerate payment on outstanding borrowings under the Second Amended Facility and require cash collateralization of outstanding letters of credit, if we are unable to amend the Second Amended Facility, secure a waiver of the default from the lenders or otherwise cure the default. Further, acceleration of the Second Amended Facility borrowings may result in the acceleration of other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies, including but not limited to our senior notes as described above to the extent the acceleration is above certain threshold amounts, and the triggering default is not cured or waived or any acceleration rescinded, as well as certain notes payable.
In addition, if a change in control (as defined in the Second Amended Facility) occurs, the lenders may terminate the commitments under the Second Amended Facility and require that the Company repay outstanding borrowings under the Second Amended Facility and cash collateralize outstanding letters of credit.
The Company believes it has access to alternate sources of funding to pay off resulting obligations or replace funding under the Second Amended Facility should there be a likelihood of, or anticipated, breach of any covenants, including cash generated from operations and opportunistic land sales. In addition, the Company has capacity under the restrictive covenants of its senior notes indentures to incur additional indebtedness which it can do through access to the debt capital markets, and the Company believes it can also raise equity in the capital markets.





Seller Financing
At September 30, 2017, the Company had $5.2 million of notes payable outstanding related to one land acquisition for which seller financing was provided. The note bears interest at a rate of 7% per annum, is secured by the underlying land, and matures in June 2018. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company paid in full prior to maturity, along with all accrued interest to date, a note payable outstanding related to a land acquisition for which seller financing was provided. The note bore interest at a rate of 7% per annum and was secured by the underlying land, and was paid upon maturity in August 2017. This note was entered into with a related party, which is described in more detail in the financial statements.land.

Joint Venture Notes Payable
  
    The Company and certain of its consolidated joint ventures have entered into notes payable agreements. The issuance date, facility size, maturity date and interest rate of the joint ventures notes payable are listed in the table below as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (in millions):
Issuance Date Facility Size Outstanding Maturity Current Rate  Facility Size Outstanding Maturity Current Rate 
July, 2017 $66.2
 $36.9
 February, 2021 4.81%(5)
March, 2016 $33.4
 $16.7
 September, 2018 4.24%(1) 33.4
 1.2
(4)September, 2018 4.76%(1)
January, 2016 35.0
 31.8
 February, 2019 4.48%(2) 35.0
 29.0
 February, 2019 5.13%(2)
November, 2015 42.5
 19.3
 May, 2018 5.25%(1) 42.5
 16.0
(4)May, 2018 5.75%(1)
July, 2015 15.0
 3.6
 July, 2018 4.75%(3)
November, 2014 7.0
 3.7
(4)November, 2017 4.75%(3)
November, 2014 15.0
 
 November, 2017 4.75%(3) 7.0
 1.4
(4)May, 2018 5.25%(3)
March, 2014 26.0
 2.4
 April, 2018 4.24%(1) 26.0
 0.5
 April, 2018 4.87%(1)
July, 2017 46.2
 28.3
 August, 2020 4.46%(5)
 $220.1
 $105.8
    $143.9
 $85.0
   
(1) Loan bears interest at the Company's option of either LIBOR +3.0% or the prime rate +1.0%.


(2) Loan bears interest at LIBOR +3.25%.
(3) Loan bears interest at the prime rate +0.5%.
(4) The Company anticipates paying the borrowings in full upon the maturity date from proceeds from homes closed in the respective project.
(5) Loan bears interest at the greatest of the prime rate, federal funds effective rate +1.0%, or LIBOR +1.0%.

In addition to the above, the Company had $2.3 million of construction notes payable outstanding related to projects that are wholly-owned by the Company.
The joint venture notes payable contain certain financial maintenance covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Net Debt to Total Capital
The Company’s ratio of net debt to total capital (net of cash) was 56.1%59.5% and 57.6%49.6% as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The ratio of net debt to total capital (net of cash) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by dividing notes payable and Senior Notes, net of cash and cash equivalents, by net book capital (notes payable and Senior Notes, net of cash and cash equivalents, plus total equity). The Company believes this calculation is a relevant and useful financial measure to investors in understanding the leverage employed in its operations, and may be helpful in comparing the Company with other companies in the homebuilding industry to the extent they provide similar information. See table set forth below reconciling this non-GAAP measure to the ratio of debt to total capital.
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
 (dollars in thousands)
Notes payable and Senior Notes$1,302,347
 $1,030,184
Total equity853,659
 860,630
Total capital$2,156,006
 $1,890,814
Ratio of debt to total capital60.4% 54.5%
Notes payable and Senior Notes$1,302,347
 $1,030,184
Less: Cash and cash equivalents(50,473) (182,710)
Net debt1,251,874
 847,474
Total equity853,659
 860,630
Total capital (net of cash)$2,105,533
 $1,708,104
Ratio of net debt to total capital (net of cash)59.5% 49.6%
Land Banking Arrangements
As a method of acquiring land in staged takedowns, thereby minimizing the use of funds from the Company’s available cash or other corporate financing sources and limiting the Company’s risk, the Company transfers its right in such purchase agreements to entities owned by third parties, or land banking arrangements. These entities use equity contributions and/or incur debt to finance the acquisition and development of the land being purchased. The entities grant the Company an option to acquire lots in staged takedowns. In consideration for this option, the Company makes a non-refundable deposit of 15% to 25% of the total purchase price. The Company is under no obligation to purchase the balance of the lots, but would forfeit remaining deposits and could be subject to penalties if the lots were not purchased. The Company does not have legal title to these entities or their assets and has not guaranteed their liabilities. These land banking arrangements help the Company manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings. The use of these land banking arrangements is dependent on, among other things, the availability of capital to the option provider, general housing market conditions and geographic preferences.
The Company participated in one land banking arrangement during the three months ended March 31, 2018 that was not a variable interest entity in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), but was consolidated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 470, Debt (“ASC 470”). Under the provisions of ASC 470, the Company had determined it is economically compelled, based on certain factors, to purchase the land in the land banking arrangement. Therefore, the Company has recorded the remaining purchase price of the land of $282.2 million as of March 31, 2018, which was included in Real estate inventories not owned and Liabilities from inventories not owned in the accompanying balance sheet.
Summary information with respect to the Company’s land banking arrangements is as follows as of the period presented (dollars in thousands):


 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (dollars in thousands)
Notes payable and Senior Notes$1,097,633
 $1,080,650
Total equity825,970
 763,429
Total capital$1,923,603
 $1,844,079
Ratio of debt to total capital57.1% 58.6%
Notes payable and Senior Notes$1,097,633
 $1,080,650
Less: Cash and cash equivalents(43,604) (42,612)
Net debt1,054,029
 1,038,038
Total equity825,970
 763,429
Total capital (net of cash)$1,879,999
 $1,801,467
Ratio of net debt to total capital (net of cash)56.1% 57.6%
  March 31, 2018
Total number of land banking projects 1
Total number of lots 3,053
Total purchase price $316,452
Balance of lots still under option and not purchased:  
Number of lots 3,053
Purchase price $316,452
Forfeited deposits if lots are not purchased $34,283
Joint Venture Financing
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are general partners or members in joint ventures involved in the development and sale of residential projects. As described more fully in Critical Accounting Policies—Variable Interest Entities, certain joint ventures have been determined to be variable interest entities in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities and operations of these joint ventures have been consolidated with the Company’s financial statements for the periods presented. The financial statements of joint ventures in which the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary are not consolidated with the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method because the Company has a 50% or less voting or economic interest (and thus such joint ventures are not controlled by the Company). Based upon current estimates, substantially all future development and construction costs incurred by the joint ventures will be funded by the venture partners or from the proceeds of construction financing obtained by the joint ventures.
Assessment District Bonds
In some jurisdictions in which the Company develops and constructs property, assessment district bonds are issued by municipalities to finance major infrastructure improvements and fees. Such financing has been an important part of financing master-planned communities due to the long-term nature of the financing, favorable interest rates when compared to the Company’s other sources of funds and the fact that the bonds are sold, administered and collected by the relevant government entity. As a landowner benefited by the improvements, the Company is responsible for the assessments on its land. When the Company’s homes or other properties are sold, the assessments are either prepaid or the buyers assume the responsibility for the related assessments.
Cash Flows—Comparison of the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017
For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the comparison of cash flows is as follows:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $98.0 million in the 2018 period compared to net cash used in operating activities decreased to $23.0of $41.4 million in the 2017 period from $83.0 million in the 2016 period. The change was primarily a result of (i) a net decrease in spending oncash proceeds of $79.9 million from real estate inventories-ownedinventory sales and purchases, including $194.1 million of $99.0 millionnet cash proceeds from a land banking arrangement, for which there is no comparable amount in the 2017 period compared to spending of $146.7 million in the 2016 period,and (ii) a decrease in accrued expenses of $1.7 million in the 2017 period compared to an increase of $11.6 million in the 2016 period, and (iii) equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures of $2.6 million in the 2017 period compared to $3.8 million in the 2016 period, offset by (iv) a net increase in accounts payable of $9.8$20.7 million in the 20172018 period compared to $1.0a decrease of $1.5 million in the 20162017 period.
Net cash used in investing activities was $2.4$477.7 million in the 20172018 period comparedprimarily due to netthe cash provided by investing activitiespaid for the RSI acquisition of $5.4$475.2 million in the 20162018 period, primarily driven by collections of related party notes of $6.2 million in the 2016 period withfor which there is no comparable amount in the 2017 period.
Net cash provided by financing activities decreasedincreased to $26.4$247.4 million in the 20172018 period from $68.1$38.3 million in the 20162017 period. The change was primarily the result of (i) principal payments forproceeds of $350.0 million from the 8.5%issuance of the 6% Senior Notes for $425.0 million in the 20172018 period, in addition to its redemption premium for $19.6 million, for which there is no comparable amount in the 20162017 period, (ii) net borrowingsprincipal payments of notes payablethe 8.5% Senior Notes of $3.7$425.0 million in the 2017 period versusfor which there is no comparable amount in the 2018 period, and (iii) net proceeds from borrowings of $20.7 million in the 2016 period, (iii) net borrowings of $21.0$85.0 million against the revolving line of credit in the 20172018 period, versus net borrowings of $31.0 million in the 2016 period, (iv) net noncontrolling interest contributions of $19.0$28.0 million in the 2017 period, versus net contributions of $23.4 million in


the 2016 period and (v) payment of deferred loan costs of $9.8 million in the 2017 period compared to $0.8 million in the 2016 period,partially offset by (vi)(iv) proceeds from the issuance of the 5.875% Senior Notes forof $446.5 million in the 2017 period for which there is no comparable amount in the 20162018 period, and (v) net noncontrolling interest distributions of $13.0 million in the 2018 period versus net distributions of $5.9 million in the 2017 period.
Based on capital market access and expected sales volume, the Company believes it has sufficient cash and sources of financing for at least the next twelve months.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company enters into certain off-balance sheet arrangements including joint venture financing, option agreements, land banking arrangements and variable interests in unconsolidated entities. These arrangements are more fully described above and in Notes 23 and 1213 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.” In addition, the Company is party to certain contractual obligations, including land purchases and project commitments, which are detailed in Note 1213 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.”
Inflation
The Company’s revenues and profitability may be affected by increased inflation rates and other general economic conditions. In periods of high inflation, demand for the Company’s homes may be reduced by increases in mortgage interest


rates. Further, the Company’s profits will be affected by increases in the costs of land, construction, labor and administrative expenses. The Company’s ability to raise prices at such times will depend upon demand and other competitive factors.
Description of Projects and Communities Under Development
The Company’s homebuilding projects usually take two to five years to develop. The following table presents project information relating to each of the Company’s homebuilding operating segments as of September 30, 2017. The section for "Active Projects"March 31, 2018, which includes only projects with lots owned as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, lots consolidated in accordance with certain accounting principles as of September 30, 2017, in each case, with an estimated year of first delivery of 2017 or earlier, orMarch 31, 2018, homes either closed or in backlog as of or for the period ended September 30, 2017. The section for "Future Owned and Controlled" includes projects with lots owned as of September 30, 2017 but with an estimated year of first delivery ofMarch 31, 2018, or later, parcels of undeveloped land held for future sale, and lots controlled as of September 30, 2017, in each case aggregated by county.March 31, 2018. The following table includes certain information that is forward-looking or predictive in nature and is based on expectations and projections about future events. Such information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or forecast in the table below. In addition, we undertake no obligation to update or revise the information in the table below to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or changes to projections over time. See "CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Active Projects (County or City)Estimated
Year of
First
Delivery
 Estimated
Number of
Homes at
Completion
(1)
 Cumulative
Homes
Closed as
of September 30, 2017
(2)
 Backlog
at
September 30, 2017
(3) (4)
 Lots
Owned
as of
September 30, 2017
(5)
 Homes
Closed
for the
Period
Ended
September 30, 2017
 Estimated Sales Price Range
(6)
 
CALIFORNIA         
Orange County:              
Anaheim              
      Avelina2017 38
 37
 1
 1
 37
 (8) 
Buena Park              
The Covey (7)2016 67
 56
 11
 11
 32
 (8) 
Cypress               
Mackay Place (7)2016 47
 47
 
 
 13
 (8)  
Dana Point              
Grand Monarch2015 37
 15
 1
 22
 2
 $ 2,604,000 - 2,904,000 
Ladera Ranch              
Artisan2015 14
 7
 2
 7
 1
 $ 2,550,000 - 3,025,000  
Irvine               
The Vine2016 106
 74
 16
 32
 43
 $ 546,000 - 645,000 
Calistoga2016 60
 47
 8
 13
 32
 $1,230,000 - $1,475,000 


Celadon (7)2017 79
 14
 20
 65
 14
 $720,000 - 805,000 
Rancho Mission Viejo              
Aurora (7)2016 94
 94
 
 
 37
 (8) 
Vireo (7)2015 90
 79
 4
 11
 19
 $ 595,000 - 655,000 
Briosa (7)2016 50
 7
 11
 43
 6
 $ 945,000 - 1,050,000 
Rancho Santa Margarita              
Dahlia Court2016 36
 28
 7
 8
 28
 $ 515,000 - 625,000 
Los Angeles County:               
Glendora               
La Colina Estates2015 121
 23
 8
 98
 4
 $ 1,274,000 - 1,654,000 
Lakewood              
Canvas2015 72
 72
 
 
 1
 (8) 
Claremont              
Meadow Park2017 95
 5
 4
 90
 5
 $ 460,000 - 585,000 
Riverside County:              
Riverside              
SkyRidge2014 90
 42
 22
 48
 20
 $ 510,000 - 560,000 
TurnLeaf               
Crossings2014 42
 33
 5
 9
 14
 $ 498,000 - 528,000 
Coventry2015 42
 27
 9
 15
 14
 $ 538,000 - 565,000 
Cameos2018 216
 
 7
 216
 
 $ 510,000 - 580,000 
Eastvale               
Nexus2015 220
 155
 18
 65
 60
 $ 353,000 - 402,000 
San Bernardino County:              
Upland              
The Orchards (7)              
Citrus Court2015 77
 72
 5
 5
 27
 (8) 
Citrus Pointe2015 132
 74
 16
 58
 30
 $ 362,000 - 392,000 
Yucaipa              
Cedar Glen2015 143
 143
 
 
 10
 (8) 
Chino              
Laurel Lane2017 70
 
 32
 70
 
 $ 526,000 - 595,000 
Alameda County              
Livermore              
Wayland2018 54
 
 9
 54
 
 $ 830,000 - 1,015,000 
Newark              
The Cove2016 108
 35
 52
 73
 27
 $ 716,000 - 821,000 
The Strand2016 157
 43
 27
 114
 35
 $ 772,000 - 887,000 
The Banks2016 120
 50
 45
 70
 46
 $ 870,000 - 955,000 
The Tides2016 75
 41
 18
 34
 37
 $ 944,000 - 974,000 
The Isles2016 82
 42
 12
 40
 39
 $ 1,048,000 - 1,128,000 
Contra Costa County:              
Pittsburg              
Vista Del Mar              
Victory II2014 104
 104
 
 
 4
 (8)  
CALIFORNIA TOTAL  2,738

1,466

370

1,272

637
   

Active Projects (County or City)Estimated
Year of
First
Delivery
Estimated
Number of
Homes at
Completion
(1)
Cumulative
Homes
Closed as
of September 30, 2017
(2)
Backlog
at
September 30, 2017
(3) (4)
Lots
Owned
as of
September 30, 2017
(5)
Homes
Closed
for the
Period
Ended
September 30, 2017
Estimated Sales Price Range
(6)
ARIZONA


Maricopa County:              
Queen Creek              
Meridian               
Harvest2015 448
 223
 35
 225
 89
 $ 209,990 - 259,990 
Homestead2015 313
 98
 40
 215
 42
 $ 252,990 - 341,990  
Harmony2015 259
 53
 26
 206
 24
 $ 281,990 - 304,990 
Horizons2016 161
 30
 19
 131
 21
 $ 316,990 - 399,990 
Mesa              
Lehi Crossing              
Settlers Landing2012 235
 235
 
 
 34
 (8) 
Wagon Trail2013 244
 231
 11
 13
 79
 $ 259,990 - 341,990 
Monument Ridge2013 248
 141
 35
 107
 54
 $ 301,990 - 423,990  
Albany Village2016 228
 51
 31
 177
 43
 $ 196,990 - 260,990  
Peoria               
Rio Vista2015 197
 197
 
 
 22
 (8) 
ARIZONA TOTAL  2,333
 1,259
 197
 1,074
 408
   
               
               
NEVADA              
Clark County:              
Las Vegas               
Lyon Estates2014 81
 80
 1
 1
 7
 (8) 
Tuscan Cliffs2015 76
 31
 1
 45
 4
 $ 645,000 - 826,000 
Brookshire               
Estates2015 35
 32
 1
 3
 5
 $ 595,000 - 643,000 
Heights2015 98
 74
 18
 24
 36
 $ 373,000 - 425,000 
Las Vegas - Summerlin               
Sterling Ridge               
Grand2014 137
 97
 13
 40
 15
 $ 920,000 - 1,003,000 
Premier2014 62
 62
 
 
 2
 $ 1,244,000 - 1,357,000  
Allegra2016 88
 41
 13
 47
 11
 $ 519,000 - 556,000  
Silver Ridge2016 83
 23
 10
 35
 11
 $ 1,292,500 - 1,500,500 
Affinity              
Moda (7)2017 192
 4
 15
 188
 4
 $247,000 - 316,000 
Evoke2017 117
 4
 15
 113
 4
 $336,000 - 423,000 
Savu (7)2017 96
 
 8
 96
 
 $410,000 - 489,000 
Revo (7)2017 80
 
 3
 80
 
 $445,000 - 485,000 
Henderson              
Lago Vista2016 52
 11
 7
 41
 8
 $ 790,000 - 878,000  
The Peaks2016 88
 6
 7
 82
 6
 $ 490,000 - 514,000  
Nye County:               
Pahrump              
Mountain Falls              
Series I2011 242
 238
 3
 4
 49
 $ 181,500 - 214,150 
Series II2014 187
 48
 5
 139
 13
 $ 237,500 - 326,500 
NEVADA TOTAL  1,714
 751
 120
 938
 175
   
               
               
COLORADO              
Arapahoe County              
Aurora              
Southshore              
Generations2014 15
 15
 
 
 1
 (8) 


Signature2015 7
 7
 
 
 1
 (8) 
The 40's Collection2016 30
 7
 
 23
 5
  $ 423,000 - 497,000 
Artistry2016 61
 38
 7
 23
 21
  $ 437,000 - 495,000 
Signature II2017 30
 5
 4
 25
 5
 $482,000 - 533,000 
The 42's Collection2017 79
 
 4
 79
 
 $ 348,000 - 388,000 
Centennial              
Greenfield: Artistry2016 35
 24
 8
 11
 15
  $ 454,000 - 523,000 
Douglas County              
Castle Rock              
Cliffside: Portrait2014 49
 49
 
 
 5
 (8) 
Jefferson County              
Arvada              
Candelas              
Generations2015 50
 45
 1
 5
 11
  $ 425,000 - 497,000 
Tapestry2015 26
 16
 3
 10
 8
  $ 460,000 - 530,000 
The 40's Collection2017 40
 
 2
 40
 
 $ 413,000 - 466,000 
The 50's Collection2017 85
 
 4
 85
 
 $ 450,000 - 510,000 
Leydon Rock              
Garden2014 60
 48
 7
 12
 13
 $ 422,000 - 462,000 
Park2015 74
 71
 1
 3
 9
  $ 410,000 - 458,000 
Larimer County              
Timnath              
West Village at Timnath Ranch North              
Park2014 92
 87
 2
 5
 23
  $ 380,000 - 435,000 
Sonnet2014 55
 52
 
 3
 5
  $ 398,000 - 470,000 
The 40's Collection2017 55
 2
 2
 53
 2
  $ 410,000 - 490,000 
The 50's Collection2017 69
 
 1
 69
 
 $ 381,000 - 447,000 
Loveland              
Lakes at Centerra2015 194
 49
 15
 39
 14
  $ 397,000 - 440,000 
Denver County              
Denver              
Avion at Denver Connection              
Summit2017 93
 
 17
 93
 
 $ 342,000 - 382,000 
Horizon2017 191
 
 22
 191
 
 $ 285,000 - 339,000 
Alpine2017 101
 
 11
 101
 
 $ 276,000 - 306,000 
Westerly2017 309
 
 39
 309
 
 $ 250,000 - 278,000 
Boulder County              
Erie              
Flatiron Meadows2017 98
 2
 14
 34
 2
 $462,000 - 564,000 
COLORADO TOTAL  1,898

517

164

1,213

140
   


Active Projects (County or City)Estimated
Year of
First
Delivery
 Estimated
Number of
Homes at
Completion
(1)
 Cumulative
Homes
Closed as
of September 30, 2017
(2)
 Backlog
at
September 30, 2017
(3) (4)
 Lots
Owned
as of
September 30, 2017
(5)
 Homes
Closed
for the
Period
Ended
September 30, 2017
 Estimated Sales Price Range
(6)
 
WASHINGTON (9)              
King County:              
Bryant Heights SF2015 14
 14
 
 
 2
 (8) 
Bryant Heights NC2017 36
 
 12
 36
 
 $589,990 - 914,990 
Bryant Heights MF2016 39
 36
 2
 3
 35
 $790,990 - 939,990 


Highcroft at Sammamish2016 121
 92
 18
 29
 55
 $ 849,990 - 1,329,990 
Peasley Canyon2016 153
 98
 26
 43
 63
 $ 389,990 - 497,990 
Ridgeview Townhomes2016 40
 40
 
 
 34
 (8) 
High Point Block 342017 54
 21
 25
 33
 21
 $ 497,990 - 739,990 
Westridge SF South2017 72
 
 
 21
 
 $ 899,990 - 1,284,290 
Upton at Crossroads Village (7)2017 176
 
 23
 176
 
 $ 574,990 - 884,990 
The Cottages at North Bend2017 37
 5
 18
 32
 5
 $ 489,990 - 739,990 
Snohomish County:              
Silverlake Center2015 100
 100
 
 
 1
 (8) 
Riverfront2016 425
 82
 56
 343
 76
 $ 284,990 - 549,990 
Pierce County:              
Ovation at Oak Tree (7)2017 814
 
 12
 255
 
 $ 324,990 - 459,990 
WASHINGTON TOTAL  2,081

488

192

971

292
   
               
OREGON (9)              
Clackamas County:              
Villebois Zion III - Townhomes2014 40
 36
 
 4
 
 $ 269,990 - 309,990 
Villebois Zion III - Cottage2014 46
 37
 
 9
 
 $ 299,990 - 429,990 
Villebois Zion III - Alley2015 51
 32
 
 19
 
 $ 339,990 - 414,990 
Villebois V Fasano2016 93
 67
 21
 26
 30
 $ 344,990 - 429,990 
Grande Pointe at Villebois Alley2016 40
 33
 5
 7
 22
 $ 459,990 - 483,990 
Grande Pointe at Villebois FL2016 60
 28
 10
 32
 16
 $ 529,990 - 599,990 
Villebois Lund Cottages2015 67
 67
 
 
 31
 (8) 
Villebois Lund Townhomes2015 42
 42
 
 
 14
 (8) 
Villebois Lund Alley2016 96
 39
 4
 57
 28
 $ 349,990 - 464,990 
Villebois Village Parcel 802016 50
 36
 12
 14
 36
 $ 259,990 - 309,990 
Villebois Village Parcel 832016 31
 31
 
 
 13
 (8) 
Washington County:              
Sequoia Village - Cornelius Pass2016 157
 133
 23
 24
 70
 $ 249,990 - 339,990 
Twin Creeks2014 94
 94
 
 
 2
 (8) 
Bethany West - Alley2015 94
 87
 
 7
 1
 $ 429,990 - 489,990 
Bethany West - Cottage2015 61
 60
 
 1
 
 $ 389,990 - 429,990 
Bethany West - Traditional2015 82
 78
 3
 4
 1
 $ 569,990 - 649,990 
Bethany West - Townhomes2017 40
 5
 14
 35
 5
 $ 569,990 - 664,990 
Bethany West - Weisenfluh2016 36
 36
 
 
 5
 (8) 
Bethany Round 2 - Alley2016 25
 22
 3
 3
 22
 (8) 
Bethany Round 2 - Cottage2016 13
 13
 
 
 13
 (8) 
Bethany Round 2 - Traditional2016 24
 16
 4
 8
 16
 $ 569,990 - 609,990 
Bull Mountain 1 NW River Terrace - Alley2017 35
 20
 9
 15
 20
 $ 399,990 - 429,990 
Bull Mountain 1 NW River Terrace - Med/Std/Lrg2016 116
 53
 23
 53
 53
 $ 464,990 - 594,990 
Bull Mountain 1 NW River Terrace - Townhomes2017 64
 18
 17
 46
 18
 $ 269,990 - 294,990 
Bull Mountain 2 W River Terrace - Alley2016 60
 60
 
 
 26
 (8) 


Bull Mountain 2 W River Terrace - Med/Std2016 31
 31
 
 
 19
 (8) 
Bull Mountain 2 W River Terrace - Townhomes2016 46
 43
 3
 3
 43
 (8) 
Bull Mountain 7 Dickson2016 82
 37
 14
 45
 22
 $ 549,990 - 779,990 
Sunset Ridge2015 104
 104
 
 
 3
 (8) 
OREGON TOTAL  1,780

1,358

165

412

529
   
               
Future Owned and Controlled (by County)         Lots Owned or Controlled as of September 30, 2017 (10)     
CALIFORNIA              
Orange County        491
     
San Diego County        63
     
Alameda County        409
     
Contra Costa County        296
     
ARIZONA              
Maricopa County (11)        3,624
     
NEVADA              
Nye County (11)        1,925
     
Clark County        418
     
COLORADO              
Arapahoe County        139
     
Boulder County        186
     
Larimer County        106
     
Grand County        24
     
WASHINGTON              
King County        556
     
Pierce County        559
     
Snohomish County        74
     
OREGON              
Clackamas County        305
     
Washington County        2,889
     
TOTAL FUTURE        12,064
     
               
GRAND TOTALS  12,544
 5,839
 1,208
 17,944
 2,181
   
  Estimated
Number of
Homes at
Completion
(1)
 Cumulative
Homes
Closed as
of March 31, 2018
(2)
 Backlog
at
March 31, 2018
(3) (4)
  Lots Owned or Controlled as of March 31, 2018 (5) Homes
Closed
for the
Period
Ended
March 31, 2018
 Estimated Sales Price Range
(6)
California 6,899

1,280

388

5,619

210
 $ 373,000 - 2,991,000
Arizona 4,766
 1,063
 164
 4,767
 105
 $ 168,990 - 451,990
Nevada 2,458
 785
 121
 2,922
 74
 $ 80,000 - 1,524,500
Colorado 2,746
 658
 223
 2,088
 93
 $ 267,000 - 576,000
Washington 2,783
 613
 176
 2,170
 94
 $ 284,990 - 1,329,990
Oregon 5,135
 999
 177
 4,136
 104
 $ 194,990 - 779,990
Texas 6,986
 60
 211
 7,108
 60
 $ 183,990 - 451,990
GRAND TOTALS 31,773
 5,458
 1,460
 28,810
 740
  
 
(1)The estimated number of homes to be built at completion is approximate and includes home sites in our backlog. Such estimated amounts are subject to change based on, among other things, future site planning, as well as zoning and permit changes, and there can be no assurance that the Company will build these homes. Further, certain projects may include lots that the Company controls, and that are also reflected in "Future"Lots Owned and Controlled"or Controlled as of March 31, 2018".
(2)“Cumulative Homes Closed” represents homes closed since the project opened, and may include prior years, in addition to the homes closed during the current year presented.
(3)Backlog consists of homes sold under sales contracts that have not yet closed, and there can be no assurance that closings of sold homes will occur.
(4)Of the total homes subject to pending sales contracts as of September 30, 2017, 1,089March 31, 2018, 1,034 represent homes that are completed or under construction.
(5)Lots owned or controlled as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 include lots in backlog at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018 and projects with lots owned as of March 31, 2018 that are expected to open for sale and have an estimated year of first delivery of 2019 or later, as well as lots controlled as of March 31, 2018, and parcels of undeveloped land held for future sale. Certain lots controlled are under land banking arrangements which may become owned and produce deliveries during 2018. Actual homes at completion may change prior to the marketing and sales of homes in these projects and the sales price ranges for these projects are to be determined and will be based on current market conditions and other factors upon the commencement of active selling. There can be no assurance that the Company will acquire any of the controlled lots reflected in these amounts.
(6)Estimated sales price range reflects the most recent pricing updates of the base price only and excludes any lot premium, buyer incentive and buyer selected options, which vary from project to project. Sales prices reflect current pricing estimates and might not be indicative of past or future pricing. Further, any potential benefit to be gained from an increase in sales price ranges as compared to previously estimated amounts may be offset by increases in costs, profit participation, and other factors.


(7)Project is a joint venture and is consolidated as a VIE in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation.
(8)Project is completely sold out, therefore the sales price range is not applicable as of September 30, 2017.
(9)The Company's Washington and Oregon segments were acquired on August 12, 2014 as part of the Polygon Acquisition. Estimated number of homes at completion is the number of homes to be built post-acquisition. Homes closed are from acquisition date through September 30, 2017.
(10)Includes projects with lots owned as of September 30, 2017 that are expected to open for sale and have an estimated year of first delivery of 2018 or later, as well as lots controlled as of September 30, 2017, and parcels of undeveloped land held for future sale. Certain lots controlled are under land banking arrangements which may become owned and produce deliveries during 2017. Actual homes at completion may change prior to the marketing and sales of homes in these projects and the sales price ranges for these projects are to be determined and will be based on current market conditions and other factors upon the commencement of active selling. There can be no assurance that the Company will acquire any of the controlled lots reflected in these amounts.
(11)Includes parcels of undeveloped land held for future sale. It is unknown when and if the Company plans to develop homes on this land.



Income Taxes
See Note 910 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for a description of the Company’s income taxes.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those which impact its most critical accounting policies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. As disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the Company’s most critical accounting policies are real estate inventories and cost of sales; impairment of real estate inventories; sales and profit recognition; variable interest entities; and business combinations; and income taxes.combinations. Management believes that there have been no significant changes to these policies during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, as compared to those disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.


Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to the Company’s floating rate debt with a total outstanding balance at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 of $155.8$170.0 million where the interest rate is variable based upon certain bank reference or prime rates. The average prime rate during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 ranged between 3.75%4.50% and 4.25%4.75%. Based upon the amount of variable rate debt held by the Company, and holding the variable rate debt balance constant, each 1% increase in interest rates would increase the amount of interest expense incurred by the Company by approximately $1.6$1.7 million.
The following table presents principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, interest rates and the estimated fair value of our long-term fixed rate debt obligations as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 
Years ending December 31, Thereafter Total 
Fair Value  at
September 30, 2017
Years ending December 31, Thereafter Total 
Fair Value  at
March 31, 2018
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 
Fixed rate debt$1,619
 $5,226
 $150,000
 $
 $
 $800,000
 $956,845
 $983,426
$2,291
 $
 $
 $
 $350,000
 $800,000
 $1,152,291
 $1,147,541
Interest rate5.5%
 7.0% 5.75% 
 
 5.875 - 7.0%
 
 

 
 
 
 7.0% 5.875 - 6.0%
    
The Company does not utilize swaps, forward or option contracts on interest rates, foreign currencies or commodities, or other types of derivative financial instruments as of or during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018. The Company does not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.


Item 4.Controls and Procedures
We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and, in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our management determined that as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter then ended that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


WILLIAM LYON HOMES
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, most of which relate to routine litigation and some of which are covered by insurance. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the outcomes of these matters are not within our control and may not be known for prolonged periods of time. Nevertheless, in the opinion of the Company’s management, the Company does not have any currently pending litigation of which the outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations or financial position.
 
Item 1A.Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, as our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by any of the risks and uncertainties described therein. There have been no material changes to the risk factors we previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Some statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements in the risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. Please refer to the section titled, “CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below summarizes the number of shares of our Class A Common Stock that were repurchased during the three month period ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Month Ended 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (2)
 Average Price Paid Per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased from Certain Employees (1)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased under the Stock Repurchase Program (2)
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program
July 31, 2017 
 N/A
 
 
 $50,000,000
August 31, 2017 835
 $23.01
 835
 
 50,000,000
September 30, 2017 103,099
 $23.34
 1,069
 102,030
 47,718,121
Total 103,934
   1,904
 102,030
 
Month Ended 
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (2)
 Average Price Paid Per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased from Certain Employees (1)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased under the Stock Repurchase Program (2)
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program
January 31, 2018 
 N/A
 
 
 $46,890,294
February 28, 2018 205,212
 $24.35
 
 205,212
 41,894,418
March 31, 2018 185,606
 $26.74
 185,606
 
 41,894,418
Total 390,818
   185,606
 205,212
 
(1) The Company repurchased 1,904185,606 shares from certain employees to facilitate income tax withholding payments pertaining to stock-based compensation awards that vested during the three month period ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. Such shares were not repurchased pursuant to a publicly announced plan or program.
(2) As announced on February 22, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company has approved a stock repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $50 million of the Company's Class A common stock. The program allows the Company to repurchase shares of Class A common stock from time to time for cash in the open market or privately negotiated transactions or other transactions, as market and business conditions warrant and subject to applicable legal requirements. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount of common stock, and it could be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.


Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.


Item 5.Other Information
Not applicable.


Item 6.Exhibits
Exhibit Index


Exhibit
No.
Description
  
Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and among William Lyon Homes, Inc., RSI Communities LLC, RS Equity Management LLC, the Class  B Sellers of RSI Communities LLC, and RS Equity Management LLC, as the sellers’ representative (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RG Onion Creek LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RSI Trails at Leander LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RSI Prado LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
Indenture, dated March 9, 2018, among California Lyon, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 15, 2018).
Form of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023 (included in Exhibit 4.1).
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022.
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023.
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025.
Amendment No. 3, dated March 9, 2018, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 1, 2016, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., as Borrower, William Lyon Homes, as Parent, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 15, 2018).
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101.INS**XBRL Instance Document.
  
101.SCH**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
  
101.CAL**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
  
101.DEF**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
  
101.LAB**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
  
101.PRE**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.



+Filed herewith
  
*The information in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act (including this Report), unless the Registrant specifically incorporates the foregoing information into those documents by reference.
**Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, or otherwise subject to liability under those Sections.



WILLIAM LYON HOMES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 WILLIAM LYON HOMES,
 a Delaware corporation
   
Date: November 3, 2017May 10, 2018By:
/S/    COLIN T. SEVERN        
  Colin T. Severn
  
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Signatory)



Exhibit Index



Exhibit
No.
Description
  
2.1Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and among William Lyon Homes, Inc., RSI Communities LLC, RS Equity Management LLC, the Class  B Sellers of RSI Communities LLC, and RS Equity Management LLC, as the sellers’ representative (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
  
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RG Onion Creek LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
2.3Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RSI Trails at Leander LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
2.4Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2018, by and between William Lyon Homes, Inc. and RSI Prado LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 23, 2018).
4.1Indenture, dated March 9, 2018, among California Lyon, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 15, 2018).
4.2Form of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023 (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.3+Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 7.00% Senior Notes due 2022.
4.4+First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 6.00% Senior Notes due 2023.
4.5+First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2018, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, relating to the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025.
10.1Amendment No. 3, dated March 9, 2018, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 1, 2016, among William Lyon Homes, Inc., as Borrower, William Lyon Homes, as Parent, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 15, 2018).
31.1+Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101.INS**XBRL Instance Document.
  
101.SCH**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
  
101.CAL**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
  
101.DEF**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
  
101.LAB**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
  
101.PRE**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.



+Filed herewith
  
*
The information in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act (including this Report), unless the Registrant specifically incorporates the foregoing information into those documents by reference.
**Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, or otherwise subject to liability under those Sections.


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