Item 1. Financial Statements
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
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| May 31, | | November 30, |
| 2022 (1) | | 2021 (1) |
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| ASSETS | | | |
| Homebuilding: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,314,741 | | | 2,735,213 | |
| Restricted cash | 28,440 | | | 21,927 | |
| Receivables, net | 508,638 | | | 490,278 | |
| Inventories: | | | |
| Finished homes and construction in progress | 12,811,985 | | | 10,446,139 | |
| Land and land under development | 7,590,237 | | | 7,108,142 | |
| Consolidated inventory not owned | 1,687,277 | | | 1,161,023 | |
| Total inventories | 22,089,499 | | | 18,715,304 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities | 1,083,813 | | 972,084 | |
| Goodwill | 3,442,359 | | 3,442,359 | |
| Other assets | 1,226,192 | | 1,090,654 | |
| 29,693,682 | | | 27,467,819 | |
| Financial Services | 2,359,675 | | 2,964,367 | |
| Multifamily | 1,277,607 | | 1,311,747 | |
| Lennar Other | 975,238 | | | 1,463,845 | |
| Total assets | $ | 34,306,202 | | | 33,207,778 | |
(1)Under certain provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810, Consolidations ("ASC 810"), the Company is required to separately disclose on its condensed consolidated balance sheets the assets owned by consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs") and liabilities of consolidated VIEs as to which neither Lennar Corporation, nor any of its subsidiaries, has any obligations.
As of May 31, 2022, total assets include $1.6 billion related to consolidated VIEs of which $73.9 million is included in Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents, $0.6 million in Homebuilding receivables, net, $37.2 million in Homebuilding finished homes and construction in progress, $837.6 million in Homebuilding land and land under development, $591.2 million in Homebuilding consolidated inventory not owned, $1.0 million in Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities, $22.9 million in Homebuilding other assets and $34.7 million in Multifamily assets.
As of November 30, 2021, total assets include $1.1 billion related to consolidated VIEs of which $60.9 million is included in Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents, $4.4 million in Homebuilding receivables, net, $14.3 million in Homebuilding finished homes and construction in progress, $697.1 million in Homebuilding land and land under development, $239.2 million in Homebuilding consolidated inventory not owned, $1.1 million in Homebuilding investments in unconsolidated entities, $17.4 million in Homebuilding other assets and $80.6 million in Multifamily assets.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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| May 31, | | November 30, |
| 2022 (2) | | 2021 (2) |
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| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | |
| Homebuilding: | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,555,283 | | | 1,321,247 | |
| Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned | 1,414,663 | | | 976,602 | |
| Senior notes and other debts payable, net | 4,645,791 | | | 4,652,338 | |
| Other liabilities | 2,997,475 | | | 2,920,055 | |
| 10,613,212 | | | 9,870,242 | |
| Financial Services | 1,470,688 | | | 1,906,343 | |
| Multifamily | 323,799 | | | 288,930 | |
| Lennar Other | 108,729 | | | 145,981 | |
| Total liabilities | 12,516,428 | | | 12,211,496 | |
| Stockholders’ equity: | | | |
| Preferred stock | — | | | — | |
Class A common stock of $0.10 par value; Authorized: May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021 - 400,000,000 shares; Issued: May 31, 2022 - 255,820,840 shares and November 30, 2021 - 300,500,075 shares | 25,582 | | | 30,050 | |
Class B common stock of $0.10 par value; Authorized: May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021 - 90,000,000 shares; Issued: May 31, 2022 - 36,601,215 shares and November 30, 2021 - 39,443,168 shares | 3,660 | | | 3,944 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,355,182 | | | 8,807,891 | |
| Retained earnings | 16,288,698 | | | 14,685,329 | |
Treasury stock, at cost; May 31, 2022 - 833,604 shares of Class A common stock and 202,063 shares of Class B common stock; November 30, 2021 - 38,586,961 shares of Class A common stock and 1,922,016 shares of Class B common stock | (76,615) | | | (2,709,448) | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,748 | | | (1,341) | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 21,598,255 | | | 20,816,425 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 191,519 | | | 179,857 | |
| Total equity | 21,789,774 | | | 20,996,282 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 34,306,202 | | | 33,207,778 | |
(2)As of May 31, 2022, total liabilities include $571.2 million related to consolidated VIEs as to which there was no recourse against the Company, of which $24.2 million is included in Homebuilding accounts payable, $507.4 million in Homebuilding liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned, $29.3 million in Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable, $7.0 million in Homebuilding other liabilities and $3.4 million in Multifamily liabilities.
As of November 30, 2021, total liabilities include $258.5 million related to consolidated VIEs as to which there was no recourse against the Company, of which $26.6 million is included in Homebuilding accounts payable, $196.6 million in Homebuilding liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned, $20.1 million in Homebuilding senior notes and other debt payable, $12.3 million in Homebuilding other liabilities and $2.8 million in Multifamily liabilities.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | |
| Homebuilding | $ | 7,977,982 | | | 6,028,041 | | | 13,730,187 | | | 10,971,097 | |
| Financial Services | 200,166 | | | 218,747 | | | 376,867 | | | 462,816 | |
| Multifamily | 176,021 | | | 177,473 | | | 443,380 | | | 308,916 | |
| Lennar Other | 4,527 | | | 5,984 | | | 11,778 | | | 12,884 | |
| Total revenues | 8,358,696 | | | 6,430,245 | | | 14,562,212 | | | 11,755,713 | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Homebuilding | 6,105,153 | | | 4,909,516 | | | 10,747,051 | | | 9,027,802 | |
| Financial Services | 96,231 | | | 97,427 | | | 182,141 | | | 195,289 | |
| Multifamily | 175,152 | | | 168,930 | | | 438,889 | | | 299,979 | |
| Lennar Other | 8,236 | | | 5,732 | | | 13,643 | | | 9,984 | |
| Corporate general and administrative | 105,207 | | | 90,717 | | | 218,868 | | | 201,248 | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | 16,549 | | | 14,493 | | | 29,087 | | | 26,807 | |
| Total costs and expenses | 6,506,528 | | | 5,286,815 | | | 11,629,679 | | | 9,761,109 | |
| Homebuilding equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities | 4,862 | | | (1,688) | | | 4,576 | | | (6,253) | |
| Homebuilding other income (expense), net | 2,720 | | | (4,362) | | | 2,549 | | | 8,613 | |
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| Multifamily equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities and other gain | (201) | | | 13,854 | | | 1,604 | | | 12,586 | |
| Lennar Other equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities, other income (expense), net, and other gain (loss) | (26,750) | | | 218,276 | | | (36,558) | | | 217,229 | |
| Lennar Other unrealized gains (losses) from technology investments | (77,965) | | | (272,625) | | | (473,135) | | | 197,120 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | 1,754,834 | | | 1,096,885 | | | 2,431,569 | | | 2,423,899 | |
| Provision for income taxes | (432,276) | | | (260,113) | | | (599,696) | | | (570,218) | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | 1,322,558 | | | 836,772 | | | 1,831,873 | | | 1,853,681 | |
| Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,802 | | | 5,409 | | | 7,536 | | | 20,949 | |
| Net earnings attributable to Lennar | $ | 1,320,756 | | | 831,363 | | | 1,824,337 | | | 1,832,732 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | |
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale | $ | 62 | | | 316 | | | 804 | | | (626) | |
| Reclassification adjustments for gain included in earnings, net of tax | — | | | — | | | 2,285 | | | — | |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | $ | 62 | | | 316 | | | 3,089 | | | (626) | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to Lennar | $ | 1,320,818 | | | 831,679 | | | 1,827,426 | | | 1,832,106 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 1,802 | | | 5,409 | | | 7,536 | | | 20,949 | |
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 4.50 | | | 2.66 | | | 6.17 | | | 5.86 | |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.49 | | | 2.65 | | | 6.16 | | | 5.85 | |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| Six Months Ended |
| May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | $ | 1,831,873 | | | 1,853,681 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 39,519 | | | 44,743 | |
| Amortization of discount/premium on debt, net | (959) | | | (4,718) | |
| Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities | 21,559 | | | (67,618) | |
| Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities | 11,050 | | | 15,594 | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 116,510 | | | 80,635 | |
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| Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | (82,461) | | | 136,636 | |
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| Loans held-for-sale unrealized loss | 27,037 | | | 30,352 | |
| Lennar Other unrealized (gains) losses from technology investments and other gain (loss) | 482,829 | | | (352,175) | |
| Gain on sale of other assets and operating properties and equipment | (7,572) | | | (18,596) | |
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| Gain on sale of interest in unconsolidated entity and other Multifamily gain | — | | | (1,167) | |
Gain on sale of Financial Services' portfolio/businesses | — | | | (2,528) | |
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Valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs | 14,611 | | | 13,576 | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | |
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| Decrease in receivables | 126,247 | | | 117,910 | |
| Increase in inventories, excluding valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs | (3,114,358) | | | (1,576,420) | |
| Increase in other assets | (26,053) | | | (180,914) | |
| Decrease in loans held-for-sale | 336,083 | | | 444,413 | |
| Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities | 276,695 | | | 184,716 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 52,610 | | | 718,120 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
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| Net additions of operating properties and equipment | (10,866) | | | (24,354) | |
| Proceeds from the sale of operating properties and equipment, other assets | 18,247 | | | 32,002 | |
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| Investments in and contributions to unconsolidated entities | (261,372) | | | (282,203) | |
| Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities | 239,123 | | | 231,545 | |
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| Proceeds from sale of investment in consolidated joint venture | — | | | 15,950 | |
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| Proceeds from sale of commercial mortgage-backed securities bonds | 9,191 | | | 11,307 | |
| Proceeds from sale of Financial Services portfolio/business | — | | | 3,327 | |
| Decrease (increase) in Financial Services loans held-for-investment, net | 16,576 | | | (3,864) | |
| Purchases of investment securities | (78,769) | | | (43,698) | |
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| Proceeds from maturities/sales of investment securities | 3,102 | | | 9,916 | |
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| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (64,768) | | | (50,072) | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| Six Months Ended |
| May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
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| Net repayments under warehouse facilities | $ | (404,060) | | | (535,734) | |
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| Principal payments on notes payable and other borrowings | (22,600) | | | (114,964) | |
| Proceeds from other borrowings | — | | | 13,973 | |
| Proceeds from liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned | 557,498 | | | 301,869 | |
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| Payments related to consolidated inventory not owned | (347,017) | | | (149,686) | |
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| Receipts related to noncontrolling interests | 18,095 | | | 13,905 | |
| Payments related to noncontrolling interests | (65,521) | | | (17,226) | |
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| Common stock: | | | |
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| Repurchases | (905,543) | | | (173,644) | |
| Dividends | (220,968) | | | (156,326) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (1,390,116) | | | (817,833) | |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1,402,274) | | | (149,785) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 2,955,683 | | | 2,932,730 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,553,409 | | | 2,782,945 | |
| Summary of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash: | | | |
| Homebuilding | $ | 1,314,741 | | | 2,581,583 | |
| Financial Services | 138,662 | | | 130,528 | |
| Multifamily | 61,190 | | | 22,395 | |
| Lennar Other | 2,151 | | | 3,074 | |
| Homebuilding restricted cash | 28,440 | | | 35,637 | |
| Financial Services restricted cash | 8,225 | | | 9,728 | |
| $ | 1,553,409 | | | 2,782,945 | |
| Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | |
| Homebuilding and Multifamily: | | | |
| Purchases of inventories and other assets financed by sellers | $ | 33,643 | | | 138,963 | |
| Non-cash contributions to unconsolidated entities | 141,297 | | | 20,423 | |
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| Lennar Other (non-cash impacts from sale of solar platform): | | | |
| Non-cash increase in investment in equity securities | $ | — | | | 127,094 | |
| Non-cash increase in receivables | — | | | 64,683 | |
| Non-cash increase in other liabilities | — | | | (40,302) | |
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| Consolidation/deconsolidation of unconsolidated/consolidated entities, net: | | | |
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| Inventories | $ | 82,514 | | | — | |
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| Other assets | 43 | | | — | |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities | (69,056) | | | — | |
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| Other liabilities | (435) | | | — | |
| Noncontrolling interests | (13,066) | | | — | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(1)Basis of Presentation
Basis of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. The basis of consolidation is unchanged from the disclosure in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements section in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been made.
The Company has historically experienced, and expects to continue to experience, variability in quarterly results. The condensed consolidated statements of operations for both the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021 included $859.8 million and $940.4 million, respectively, of cash held in escrow. On average for the three months ended May 31, 2022, cash was held in escrow for approximately two days.
Homebuilding Revenue Recognition
Homebuilding revenues and related profits from sales of homes are recognized at the time of the closing of a sale, when title to and possession of the property are transferred to the homebuyer. In order to promote sales of the homes, the Company may offer sales incentives to homebuyers. The types of incentives vary on a community-by-community basis and home-by-home basis. They include primarily price discounts on individual homes and financing incentives, all of which are reflected as a reduction of home sales revenues. For the three months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, sales incentives offered to homebuyers averaged $7,200 per home, or 1.5% as a percentage of home sales revenues, and $9,000 per home, or 2.1% as a percentage of home sales revenues, respectively. For the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, sales incentives offered to homebuyers averaged $7,800 per home, or 1.6% as a percentage of home sales revenues, and $10,500 per home, or 2.5% as a percentage of home sales revenues, respectively.
Share-based Payments
During both the three months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted employees an immaterial number of nonvested shares. During both the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted employees 1.4 million nonvested shares, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"). ASU 2019-12 was effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
(2)Operating and Reporting Segments
The Company's homebuilding operations construct and sell homes primarily for first-time, move-up and active adult homebuyers primarily under the Lennar brand name. In addition, the Company's homebuilding operations purchase, develop and sell land to third parties. The Company's chief operating decision makers manage and assess the Company’s performance at a regional level. Therefore, the Company performed an assessment of its operating segments in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting, and determined that the following are its operating and reportable segments:
Homebuilding segments: (1) East (2) Central (3) Texas (4) West
(5) Financial Services
(6) Multifamily
(7) Lennar Other
The assets and liabilities related to the Company’s segments were as follows:
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| (In thousands) | May 31, 2022 |
| Assets: | Homebuilding | | Financial
Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar
Other | | Total |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,314,741 | | | 138,662 | | | 61,190 | | | 2,151 | | | 1,516,744 | |
| Restricted cash | 28,440 | | | 8,225 | | | — | | | — | | | 36,665 | |
| Receivables, net (1) | 508,638 | | | 492,268 | | | 111,109 | | | — | | | 1,112,015 | |
| Inventories | 22,089,499 | | | — | | | 400,422 | | | — | | | 22,489,921 | |
| Loans held-for-sale (2) | — | | | 1,272,111 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,272,111 | |
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| Investments in equity securities (3) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 576,649 | | | 576,649 | |
| Investments available-for-sale (4) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 34,822 | | | 34,822 | |
| Loans held-for-investment, net | — | | | 28,231 | | | — | | | — | | | 28,231 | |
| Investments held-to-maturity | — | | | 155,820 | | | — | | | — | | | 155,820 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities | 1,083,813 | | | — | | | 638,559 | | | 325,310 | | | 2,047,682 | |
| Goodwill | 3,442,359 | | | 189,699 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,632,058 | |
| Other assets | 1,226,192 | | | 74,659 | | | 66,327 | | | 36,306 | | | 1,403,484 | |
| $ | 29,693,682 | | | 2,359,675 | | | 1,277,607 | | | 975,238 | | | 34,306,202 | |
| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Notes and other debts payable, net | $ | 4,645,791 | | | 1,321,965 | | | 16,631 | | | — | | | 5,984,387 | |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 5,967,421 | | | 148,723 | | | 307,168 | | | 108,729 | | | 6,532,041 | |
| $ | 10,613,212 | | | 1,470,688 | | | 323,799 | | | 108,729 | | | 12,516,428 | |
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
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| (In thousands) | November 30, 2021 |
| Assets: | Homebuilding | | Financial
Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar
Other | | Total |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,735,213 | | | 167,021 | | | 16,850 | | | 2,660 | | | 2,921,744 | |
| Restricted cash | 21,927 | | | 12,012 | | | — | | | — | | | 33,939 | |
| Receivables, net (1) | 490,278 | | | 708,165 | | | 98,405 | | | — | | | 1,296,848 | |
| Inventories | 18,715,304 | | | — | | | 454,093 | | | — | | | 19,169,397 | |
| Loans held-for-sale (2) | — | | | 1,636,351 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,636,351 | |
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| Investments in equity securities (3) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,006,599 | | | 1,006,599 | |
| Investments available-for-sale (4) | — | | | — | | | — | | | 41,654 | | | 41,654 | |
| Loans held-for-investment, net | — | | | 44,582 | | | — | | | — | | | 44,582 | |
| Investments held-to-maturity | — | | | 157,808 | | | — | | | — | | | 157,808 | |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities | 972,084 | | | — | | | 654,029 | | | 346,270 | | | 1,972,383 | |
| Goodwill | 3,442,359 | | | 189,699 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,632,058 | |
| Other assets | 1,090,654 | | | 48,729 | | | 88,370 | | | 66,662 | | | 1,294,415 | |
| $ | 27,467,819 | | | 2,964,367 | | | 1,311,747 | | | 1,463,845 | | | 33,207,778 | |
| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
| Notes and other debts payable, net | $ | 4,652,338 | | | 1,726,026 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,378,364 | |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 5,217,904 | | | 180,317 | | | 288,930 | | | 145,981 | | | 5,833,132 | |
| $ | 9,870,242 | | | 1,906,343 | | | 288,930 | | | 145,981 | | | 12,211,496 | |
(1)Receivables, net for Financial Services primarily related to loans sold to investors for which the Company had not yet been paid as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively.
(2)Loans held-for-sale related to unsold residential and commercial loans carried at fair value.
(3)Investments in equity securities include investments of $176.2 million and $100.1 million without readily available fair values as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively.
(4)Investments available-for-sale are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Financial information relating to the Company’s segments was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2022 |
| (In thousands) | Homebuilding | | Financial Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar Other | | Corporate and
Unallocated | | Total |
| Revenue | $ | 7,977,982 | | | 200,166 | | | 176,021 | | | 4,527 | | | — | | | 8,358,696 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 1,880,411 | | | 103,935 | | | 668 | | | (108,424) | | | — | | | 1,876,590 | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 105,207 | | | 105,207 | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 16,549 | | | 16,549 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 1,880,411 | | | 103,935 | | | 668 | | | (108,424) | | | (121,756) | | | 1,754,834 | |
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 |
| Revenues | $ | 6,028,041 | | | 218,747 | | | 177,473 | | | 5,984 | | | — | | | 6,430,245 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 1,112,475 | | | 121,320 | | | 22,397 | | | (54,097) | | | — | | | 1,202,095 | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 90,717 | | | 90,717 | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,493 | | | 14,493 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 1,112,475 | | | 121,320 | | | 22,397 | | | (54,097) | | | (105,210) | | | 1,096,885 | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 |
| (In thousands) | Homebuilding | | Financial Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar Other | | Corporate and
Unallocated | | Total |
| Revenues (1) | $ | 13,730,187 | | | 376,867 | | | 443,380 | | | 11,778 | | | — | | | 14,562,212 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 2,990,261 | | | 194,726 | | | 6,095 | | | (511,558) | | | — | | | 2,679,524 | |
Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 218,868 | | | 218,868 | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 29,087 | | | 29,087 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 2,990,261 | | | 194,726 | | | 6,095 | | | (511,558) | | | (247,955) | | | 2,431,569 | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2021 |
Revenues | $ | 10,971,097 | | | 462,816 | | | 308,916 | | | 12,884 | | | — | | | 11,755,713 | |
| Operating earnings | 1,945,655 | | | 267,527 | | | 21,523 | | | 417,249 | | | — | | | 2,651,954 | |
Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 201,248 | | | 201,248 | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 26,807 | | | 26,807 | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 1,945,655 | | | 267,527 | | | 21,523 | | | 417,249 | | | (228,055) | | | 2,423,899 | |
(1)Revenues for Multifamily for the six months ended May 31, 2022 includes $147.8 million of land sales to unconsolidated entities.
Homebuilding Segments
Information about homebuilding activities in states which are not economically similar to other states in the same geographic area is grouped under "Homebuilding Other," which is not considered a reportable segment.
Evaluation of segment performance is based primarily on operating earnings (loss) before income taxes. Operations of the Company’s Homebuilding segments primarily include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes as well as the purchase, development and sale of residential land directly and through the Company’s unconsolidated entities. Operating earnings (loss) for the Homebuilding segments consist of revenues generated from the sales of homes and land, other revenues from management fees and forfeited deposits, equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities and other income (expense), net, less the cost of homes sold and land sold, and selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by the segment. Homebuilding Other also includes management of a fund that acquires single-family homes and holds them as rental properties.
The Company’s reportable Homebuilding segments and all other homebuilding operations not required to be reported separately have homebuilding divisions located in:
East: Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina
Central: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
Texas: Texas
West: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington
Other: Urban divisions and other homebuilding related investments primarily in California, including FivePoint Holdings, LLC ("FivePoint")
The assets related to the Company’s homebuilding segments were as follows:
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| (In thousands) | East | | Central | | Texas | | West | | Other | | Corporate and Unallocated | | Total Homebuilding |
| May 31, 2022 | $ | 6,968,448 | | | 4,266,709 | | | 3,576,083 | | | 12,276,620 | | | 1,486,178 | | | 1,119,644 | | | 29,693,682 | |
| November 30, 2021 | 5,854,057 | | | 3,782,847 | | | 2,801,192 | | | 11,171,741 | | | 1,443,163 | | | 2,414,819 | | | 27,467,819 | |
Financial information relating to the Company’s homebuilding segments was as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended May 31, 2022 |
| (In thousands) | East | | Central | | Texas | | West | | Other | | Total Homebuilding |
Revenues | $ | 2,214,451 | | | 1,283,990 | | | 1,095,500 | | | 3,370,462 | | | 13,579 | | | 7,977,982 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 553,819 | | | 206,795 | | | 272,857 | | | 847,849 | | | (909) | | | 1,880,411 | |
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 |
Revenues | $ | 1,567,768 | | | 1,097,582 | | | 799,259 | | | 2,553,771 | | | 9,661 | | | 6,028,041 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 309,827 | | | 159,048 | | | 176,057 | | | 492,811 | | | (25,268) | | | 1,112,475 | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 |
| (In thousands) | East | | Central | | Texas | | West | | Other | | Total Homebuilding |
Revenues | $ | 3,884,637 | | | 2,393,262 | | | 1,908,119 | | | 5,521,260 | | | 22,909 | | | 13,730,187 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 905,814 | | | 358,873 | | | 444,169 | | | 1,289,297 | | | (7,892) | | | 2,990,261 | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2021 |
| Revenues | $ | 2,923,710 | | | 2,026,024 | | | 1,443,337 | | | 4,563,350 | | | 14,676 | | | 10,971,097 | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | 571,910 | | | 291,071 | | | 305,700 | | | 814,517 | | | (37,543) | | | 1,945,655 | |
Financial Services
Operations of the Financial Services segment include primarily mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of the Company’s homes. It also includes originating and selling into securitizations commercial mortgage loans through its LMF Commercial business. Financial Services’ operating earnings consist of revenues generated primarily from mortgage financing, title and closing services, and property and casualty insurance, less the cost of such services and certain selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by the segment. The Financial Services segment operates generally in the same states as the Company’s homebuilding operations.
At May 31, 2022, the Financial Services warehouse facilities were all 364-day repurchase facilities and were used to fund residential mortgages or commercial mortgages for LMF Commercial as follows:
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| (In thousands) | Maximum Aggregate Commitment |
| Residential facilities maturing: | |
| July 2022 | $ | 400,000 | |
| October 2022 | 200,000 | |
| December 2022 | 700,000 | |
| May 2023 | 200,000 | |
Total - Residential facilities | $ | 1,500,000 | |
| LMF Commercial facilities maturing | |
| November 2022 | $ | 100,000 | |
| December 2022 | 400,000 | |
| July 2023 | 50,000 | |
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Total - LMF Commercial facilities | $ | 550,000 | |
Total | $ | 2,050,000 | |
The Financial Services segment uses the residential facilities to finance its residential lending activities until the mortgage loans are sold to investors and the proceeds are collected. The facilities are non-recourse to the Company and are expected to be renewed or replaced with other facilities when they mature. The LMF Commercial facilities finance LMF Commercial loan originations and securitization activities and were secured by up to an 80% interest in the originated commercial loans financed.
Borrowings and collateral under the facilities and their prior year predecessors were as follows:
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| (In thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Borrowings under the residential facilities | $ | 1,112,431 | | | 1,482,258 | |
Collateral under the residential facilities | 1,161,654 | | | 1,539,641 | |
Borrowings under the LMF Commercial facilities | 63,902 | | | 96,294 | |
If the facilities are not renewed or replaced, the borrowings under the lines of credit will be repaid by selling the mortgage loans held-for-sale to investors and by collecting receivables on loans sold but not yet paid for. Without the facilities, the Financial Services segment would have to use cash from operations and other funding sources to finance its lending activities.
Substantially all of the residential loans the Financial Services segment originates are sold within a short period in the secondary mortgage market on a servicing released, non-recourse basis. After the loans are sold, the Company retains potential liability for possible claims by purchasers that it breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreements. Purchasers sometimes try to defray losses by purporting to have found inaccuracies related to sellers’ representations and warranties in particular loan sale agreements. Mortgage investors could seek to have the Company buy back mortgage loans or compensate them for losses incurred on mortgage loans that the Company has sold based on claims that the Company breached its limited representations or warranties. The Company’s mortgage operations have established accruals for possible losses associated with mortgage loans previously originated and sold to investors. The Company establishes accruals
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for such possible losses based upon, among other things, an analysis of repurchase requests received, an estimate of potential repurchase claims not yet received and actual past repurchases and losses through the disposition of affected loans as well as previous settlements. While the Company believes that it has adequately reserved for known losses and projected repurchase requests, given the volatility in the residential mortgage industry and the uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of these claims, if either actual repurchases or the losses incurred resolving those repurchases exceed the Company’s expectations, additional recourse expense may be incurred. Loan origination liabilities are included in Financial Services’ liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity in the Company’s loan origination liabilities was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Loan origination liabilities, beginning of period | $ | 12,471 | | | 8,433 | | | 11,670 | | | 7,569 | |
| Provision for losses | — | | | 1,114 | | | 966 | | | 2,080 | |
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| Payments/settlements | (187) | | | (93) | | | (352) | | | (195) | |
| Loan origination liabilities, end of period | $ | 12,284 | | | 9,454 | | | 12,284 | | | 9,454 | |
LMF Commercial - loans held-for-sale
LMF Commercial originated commercial loans as follows:
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Originations (1) | $ | 143,650 | | | 196,498 | | | 408,495 | | | 415,998 | |
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| Sold | 145,385 | | | 155,740 | | | 323,467 | | | 438,705 | |
| Securitizations | 1 | | 1 | | 2 | | | 3 | |
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(1)During both the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021 all the commercial loans originated were recorded as loans held-for-sale, which are held at fair value.
Investments held-to-maturity
At May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the Financial Services segment held commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"). These securities are classified as held-to-maturity based on its intent and ability to hold the securities until maturity and changes in estimated cash flows are reviewed periodically to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. Based on the segment’s assessment, no impairment charges were recorded during either the three or six months ended May 31, 2022 or 2021. The Company has financing agreements to finance CMBS that have been purchased as investments by the Financial Services segment.
Details related to Financial Services' CMBS were as follows:
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| (Dollars in thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Carrying value | $ | 155,820 | | | 157,808 | |
| Outstanding debt, net of debt issuance costs | 145,633 | | | 147,474 | |
| Incurred interest rate | 3.4 | % | | 3.4 | % |
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| May 31, 2022 |
| Discount rates at purchase | 6% | — | 84% |
| Coupon rates | 2.0% | — | 5.3% |
| Distribution dates | October 2027 | — | December 2028 |
| Stated maturity dates | October 2050 | — | December 2051 |
Multifamily
The Company is actively involved, primarily through unconsolidated funds and joint ventures, in the development, construction and property management of multifamily rental properties. The Multifamily segment focuses on developing a geographically diversified portfolio of institutional quality multifamily rental properties in select U.S. markets.
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The Multifamily Segment (i) manages, and owns interests in, funds that are engaged in the development of multifamily residential communities with the intention of holding the newly constructed and occupied properties as income and fee generating assets, and (ii) manages, and owns interests in, joint ventures that are engaged in the development of multifamily residential communities, in most instances with the intention of selling them when they are built and substantially occupied. Our multifamily business is a vertically integrated platform with capabilities spanning development, construction, property management, asset management, and capital markets. Revenues are generated from the sales of land, from construction activities, and management and promote fees generated from joint ventures and other gains (which includes sales of buildings), less the cost of sales of land sold, expenses related to construction activities and general and administrative expenses. Operations of the Multifamily Segment also include equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities.
Lennar Other
Lennar Other primarily includes strategic investments in technology companies, primarily managed by the Company's LENX subsidiary, and fund interests the Company retained when it sold the Rialto Capital Management ("Rialto") asset and investment management platform. Operations of the Lennar Other segment include operating earnings (loss) consisting of revenues generated primarily from the Company's share of carried interests in the Rialto fund investments, along with equity in earnings (loss) from the Rialto fund investments and technology investments, realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments in equity securities and other income (expense), net from the remaining assets related to the Company's former Rialto segment.
The Company has investments in Blend Labs, Inc. ("Blend"), Hippo Holdings, Inc. ("Hippo"), Opendoor, Inc. ("Opendoor"), SmartRent, Inc. ("SmartRent"), Sonder Holdings, Inc. ("Sonder") and Sunnova Energy International, Inc. ("Sunnova"), which are held at market and will therefore change depending on the value of the Company's share holdings in those entities on the last day of each quarter. All the investments are accounted for as investments in equity securities which are held at fair value and the changes in fair values are recognized through earnings. The following is a detail of Lennar Other unrealized gains (losses) from the Company's technology investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Blend Labs (BLND) mark-to-market | $ | (13,550) | | | — | | | (20,992) | | | — | |
| Hippo (HIPO) mark-to-market | (37,946) | | | — | | | (162,403) | | | — | |
| Opendoor (OPEN) mark-to-market | (20,999) | | | (234,290) | | | (164,360) | | | 235,455 | |
| SmartRent (SMRT) mark-to-market | (3,950) | | | — | | | (48,313) | | | — | |
| Sonder (SOND) mark-to-market | (1,626) | | | — | | | (2,132) | | | — | |
| Sunnova (NOVA) mark-to-market | 106 | | | (38,335) | | | (74,935) | | | (38,335) | |
| Lennar Other unrealized gains (losses) from technology investments | $ | (77,965) | | | (272,625) | | | (473,135) | | | 197,120 | |
Doma Holdings, Inc. ("Doma") went public during the year ended November 30, 2021. However, Doma is a public company that is an investment accounted for under the equity method due to the Company's significant ownership interest which allows the Company to exercise significant influence. As of May 31, 2022, the Company owned approximately 25% of Doma and the carrying amount of the Company's investment was $32.0 million.
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(3)Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Homebuilding Unconsolidated Entities
The investments in the Company's Homebuilding unconsolidated entities were as follows:
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| (In thousands) | | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Investments in unconsolidated entities (1) (2) | | $ | 1,083,813 | | | 972,084 | |
| Underlying equity in unconsolidated entities' net assets (1) | | 1,424,322 | | | 1,301,719 | |
(1)The basis difference was primarily as a result of the Company contributing its investment in three strategic joint ventures with a higher fair value than book value for an investment in the FivePoint entity and deferring equity in earnings on land sales to the Company.
(2)Included in the Company's recorded investments in Homebuilding unconsolidated entities is the Company's 40% ownership of FivePoint. As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the carrying amount of the Company's investment was $389.8 million and $381.6 million, respectively.
As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the Homebuilding segment's unconsolidated entities had non-recourse debt with completion guarantees of $184.1 million and $241.0 million, respectively.
The Company has an immaterial amount of recourse exposure to debt of the Homebuilding unconsolidated entities in which it has investments. While the Company sometimes guarantees debt of unconsolidated entities, in most instances the Company’s partners have also guaranteed that debt and are required to contribute their shares of any payments. In most instances the amount of guaranteed debt of an unconsolidated entity is less than the value of the collateral securing it.
As of both May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the fair values of the repayment guarantees, maintenance guarantees, and completion guarantees were not material. The Company believes that as of May 31, 2022, in the event it becomes legally obligated to perform under a guarantee of the obligation of a Homebuilding unconsolidated entity due to a triggering event under a guarantee, the collateral would be sufficient to repay at least a significant portion of the obligation or the Company and its partners would contribute additional capital into the venture. In certain instances, the Company has placed performance letters of credit and surety bonds with municipalities with regard to obligations of its joint ventures (see Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
In 2021, the Company formed the Upward America Venture LP ("Upward America"), and is managing and participating in Upward America. Upward America is an investment fund that acquires new single-family homes in high growth markets across the United States and rents them to people who will live in them. Upward America has raised equity commitments totaling $1.6 billion, including $350 million of equity commitments raised during the first quarter of 2022. The commitments are primarily from institutional investors, including $125 million committed by Lennar. As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the carrying amount of the Company's investment in Upward America was $33.3 million and $13.3 million, respectively.
Multifamily Unconsolidated Entities
The unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Multifamily segment has investments usually finance their activities with a combination of partner equity and debt financing. In connection with many of the bank loans to Multifamily unconsolidated joint ventures, the Company (or entities related to them) has been required to give guarantees of completion and cost over-runs to the lenders and partners. The details related to these are unchanged from the disclosure in the Company's Notes to the Financial Statements section in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. As of both May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the fair value of the completion guarantees was immaterial. As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, Multifamily segment's unconsolidated entities had non-recourse debt with completion guarantees of $1.0 billion and $855.2 million, respectively.
In many instances, the Multifamily segment is appointed as the construction, development and property manager for its Multifamily unconsolidated entities and receives fees for performing this function. The Multifamily segment also provides general contractor services for construction of some of the rental properties owned by unconsolidated entities in which the Company has investments. The details of the activity was as follows:
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| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
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| General contractor services, net of deferrals | $ | 125,606 | | | 148,891 | | | 242,869 | | | 264,290 | |
| General contractor costs | 118,802 | | | 142,783 | | | 232,035 | | | 253,236 | |
| Management fee income | 16,327 | | | 14,188 | | | 29,454 | | | 29,059 | |
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The Multifamily segment includes Multifamily Venture Fund I ("LMV I"), Multifamily Venture Fund II LP ("LMV II") and Canada Pension Plan Investments Fund (the "Fund"), which are long-term multifamily development investment vehicles involved in the development, construction and property management of class-A multifamily assets. During the first quarter of 2022, the Multifamily segment completed the initial closing of the Fund. The Multifamily segment expects the Fund to have almost $1 billion in equity and Lennar's ownership percentage in the Fund is expected to be 4%. During the three months ended May 31, 2022, the Company received a return of capital of $11.4 million from the Fund. This resulted in the negative investment balance of $0.6 million as of May 31, 2022.
Details of LMV I and LMV II as of and during the six months ended May 31, 2022 are included below:
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| May 31, 2022 |
| (In thousands) | LMV I | | LMV II |
| Lennar's carrying value of investments | $ | 230,599 | | | 308,540 | |
| Equity commitments | 2,204,016 | | | 1,257,700 | |
| Equity commitments called | 2,151,149 | | | 1,206,115 | |
| Lennar's equity commitments | 504,016 | | | 381,000 | |
| Lennar's equity commitments called | 499,630 | | | 364,348 | |
| Lennar's remaining commitments | 4,386 | | | 16,652 | |
| Distributions to Lennar during the six months ended May 31, 2022 | 18,934 | | | 6,279 | |
Other Unconsolidated Entities
Lennar Other's unconsolidated entities includes fund investments the Company retained when it sold the Rialto assets and investment management platform in 2018, as well as strategic investments in technology companies. The Company's investment in the Rialto funds and investment vehicles totaled $201.6 million and $200.6 million as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively.
(4)Stockholders' Equity
The following tables reflect the changes in equity attributable to both Lennar Corporation and the noncontrolling interests of its consolidated subsidiaries in which it has less than a 100% ownership interest for the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021:
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| (In thousands) | Total
Equity | | Class A
Common Stock | | Class B
Common Stock | | Additional
Paid - in Capital | | Treasury
Stock | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | Retained
Earnings | | Noncontrolling
Interests |
| Balance at February 28, 2022 | $ | 20,847,432 | | | 30,243 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,855,151 | | | (3,290,748) | | | 1,686 | | | 15,078,788 | | | 168,368 | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | 1,322,558 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,320,756 | | | 1,802 | |
Employee stock and directors plans | (2,533) | | | 6 | | | — | | | 994 | | | (3,533) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Retirement of treasury stock | — | | | (4,667) | | | (284) | | | (3,533,425) | | | 3,538,376 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (320,710) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (320,710) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Amortization of restricted stock | 35,053 | | | — | | | — | | | 35,053 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Cash dividends | (110,846) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (110,846) | | | — | |
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Receipts related to noncontrolling interests | 11,111 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,111 | |
Payments related to noncontrolling interests | (3,708) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,708) | |
| Non-cash purchase or activity of noncontrolling interests, net | 11,355 | | | — | | | — | | | (2,591) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13,946 | |
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| Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 62 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 62 | | | — | | | — | |
| Balance at May 31, 2022 | $ | 21,789,774 | | | 25,582 | | | 3,660 | | | 5,355,182 | | | (76,615) | | | 1,748 | | | 16,288,698 | | | 191,519 | |
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| | | Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
| (In thousands) | Total
Equity | | Class A
Common Stock | | Class B
Common Stock | | Additional
Paid - in Capital | | Treasury
Stock | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Retained
Earnings | | Noncontrolling
Interests |
| Balance at February 28, 2021 | $ | 19,017,451 | | | 30,047 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,724,192 | | | (1,348,710) | | | (1,747) | | | 11,488,520 | | | 121,205 | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | 836,772 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 831,363 | | | 5,409 | |
Employee stock and directors plans | (4,537) | | | 2 | | | — | | | 1,165 | | | (5,704) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (98,460) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (98,460) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Amortization of restricted stock | 32,276 | | | — | | | — | | | 32,276 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Cash dividends | (78,483) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (78,483) | | | — | |
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Receipts related to noncontrolling interests | 5,009 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,009 | |
Payments related to noncontrolling interests | (5,829) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,829) | |
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| Non-cash purchase or activity of noncontrolling interests, net | (2,417) | | | — | | | — | | | (2,613) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 196 | |
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| Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 316 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 316 | | | — | | | — | |
| Balance at May 31, 2021 | $ | 19,702,098 | | | 30,049 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,755,020 | | | (1,452,874) | | | (1,431) | | | 12,241,400 | | | 125,990 | |
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| | | Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 | | |
| (In thousands) | Total
Equity | | Class A
Common Stock | | Class B
Common Stock | | Additional
Paid - in Capital | | Treasury
Stock | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Retained
Earnings | | Noncontrolling
Interests |
| Balance at November 30, 2021 | $ | 20,996,282 | | | 30,050 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,807,891 | | | (2,709,448) | | | (1,341) | | | 14,685,329 | | | 179,857 | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | 1,831,873 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,824,337 | | | 7,536 | |
Employee stock and directors plans | (57,419) | | | 199 | | | — | | | 854 | | | (58,472) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Retirement of treasury stock | — | | | (4,667) | | | (284) | | | (3,533,425) | | | 3,538,376 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (847,071) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (847,071) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Amortization of restricted stock | 116,510 | | | — | | | — | | | 116,510 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Cash dividends | (220,968) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | — | | (220,968) | | | — | |
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Receipts related to noncontrolling interests | 18,095 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 18,095 | |
Payments related to noncontrolling interests | (65,521) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (65,521) | |
| Non-cash purchase or activity of noncontrolling interests, net | 14,904 | | | — | | | — | | | (36,648) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 51,552 | |
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| Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 3,089 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,089 | | | — | | | — | |
| Balance at May 31, 2022 | $ | 21,789,774 | | | 25,582 | | | 3,660 | | | 5,355,182 | | | (76,615) | | | 1,748 | | | 16,288,698 | | | 191,519 | |
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| | | Six Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
| (In thousands) | Total
Equity | | Class A
Common Stock | | Class B
Common Stock | | Additional
Paid - in Capital | | Treasury
Stock | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Retained
Earnings | | Noncontrolling
Interests |
| Balance at November 30, 2020 | $ | 18,099,401 | | | 29,894 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,676,056 | | | (1,279,227) | | | (805) | | | 10,564,994 | | | 104,545 | |
| Net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) | 1,853,681 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,832,732 | | | 20,949 | |
Employee stock and directors plans | (30,816) | | | 155 | | | — | | | 1,106 | | | (32,077) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (141,570) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (141,570) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Amortization of restricted stock | 81,094 | | | — | | | — | | | 81,094 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| Cash dividends | (156,326) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | — | | (156,326) | | | — | |
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Receipts related to noncontrolling interests | 13,905 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13,905 | |
Payments related to noncontrolling interests | (17,226) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (17,226) | |
| Non-cash purchase or activity of noncontrolling interests, net | 581 | | | — | | | — | | | (3,236) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,817 | |
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| Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (626) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (626) | | | — | | | — | |
| Balance at May 31, 2021 | $ | 19,702,098 | | | 30,049 | | | 3,944 | | | 8,755,020 | | | (1,452,874) | | | (1,431) | | | 12,241,400 | | | 125,990 | |
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
On June 22, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on July 21, 2022 to holders of record at the close of business on July 7, 2022. On May 10, 2022, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.375 per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock to holders of record at the close of business on April 26, 2022, as declared by its Board of Directors on April 12, 2022. The Company approved and paid cash dividends of $0.250 per share for each of the four quarters of 2021 on both its Class A and Class B common stock.
During the three months ended May 31, 2022, the Company retired 46.7 million and 2.8 million treasury shares of Class A and Class B common stock, respectively, as authorized by the Company's Board of Directors. The retirement of Class A and Class B common stock in treasury resulted in a reclass between treasury stock and additional paid-in capital within stockholders' equity.
In October 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase to the Company's stock repurchase program to enable the Company to repurchase up to the lesser of an additional $1 billion in value or 25 million in shares, of its outstanding Class A or Class B common stock. As a result of prior authorizations being almost exhausted, in March 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved an additional authorization for the Company to repurchase up to the lesser of $2 billion in value, or 30 million in shares, of its outstanding Class A or Class B common stock. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date. The following table represents the repurchases of the Company's Class A and Class B common stocks under the authorized repurchase programs for the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021:
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31 |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| (Dollars in thousands, except price per share) | Class A | | Class B | | Class A | | Class B | | Class A | | Class B | | Class A | | Class B |
| Shares repurchased | 3,630,000 | | | 470,000 | | | 1,000,000 | | | — | | | 8,246,000 | | | 1,122,000 | | | 1,510,000 | | | — | |
| Total purchase price | $ | 289,358 | | | $ | 31,270 | | | $ | 98,440 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 762,282 | | | $ | 84,601 | | | $ | 141,540 | | | $ | — | |
| Average price per share | $ | 79.71 | | | $ | 66.53 | | | $ | 98.44 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 92.44 | | | $ | 75.40 | | | $ | 93.73 | | | $ | — | |
(5)Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes and effective tax rate were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Provision for income taxes | $432,276 | | | 260,113 | | | 599,696 | | | 570,218 | |
| Effective tax rate (1) | 24.7 | % | | 23.8 | % | | 24.7 | % | | 23.7 | % |
(1)For both the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, the effective tax rate included state income tax expense and non-deductible executive compensation, partially offset by energy efficient home and solar tax credits.
(6)Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company.
All outstanding nonvested shares that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents that participate in undistributed earnings with common stock are considered participating securities and are included in computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends or dividend equivalents and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company’s restricted common stock ("nonvested shares") is considered participating securities.
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Numerator: | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings attributable to Lennar | $ | 1,320,756 | | | 831,363 | | | 1,824,337 | | | 1,832,732 | |
| Less: distributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares | 2,395 | | | 776 | | | 3,175 | | | 1,406 | |
| Less: undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares | 14,980 | | | 10,308 | | | 19,189 | | | 22,026 | |
| Numerator for basic earnings per share | 1,303,381 | | | 820,279 | | | 1,801,973 | | | 1,809,300 | |
| Less: net amount attributable to Rialto's Carried Interest Incentive Plan (1) | 1,045 | | | 1,569 | | | 2,843 | | | 2,122 | |
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| Numerator for diluted earnings per share | $ | 1,302,336 | | | 818,710 | | | 1,799,130 | | | 1,807,178 | |
| Denominator: | | | | | | | |
| Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average common shares outstanding | 289,895 | | | 308,893 | | | 291,913 | | | 308,957 | |
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| Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average common shares outstanding | 289,895 | | | 308,893 | | | 291,913 | | | 308,957 | |
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 4.50 | | | 2.66 | | | 6.17 | | | 5.86 | |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.49 | | | 2.65 | | | 6.16 | | | 5.85 | |
(1)The amounts presented relate to Rialto's Carried Interest Incentive Plan and represent the difference between the advanced tax distributions received from the Rialto funds included in the Lennar Other segment and the amount Lennar is assumed to own.
For both the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock that were outstanding and anti-dilutive.
(7)Homebuilding Senior Notes and Other Debts Payable
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| (Dollars in thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
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4.75% senior notes due 2022 | $ | 574,503 | | | 573,840 | |
4.875% senior notes due December 2023 | 398,769 | | | 398,345 | |
4.50% senior notes due 2024 | 648,613 | | | 648,253 | |
5.875% senior notes due 2024 | 436,463 | | | 438,810 | |
4.75% senior notes due 2025 | 498,670 | | | 498,446 | |
5.25% senior notes due 2026 | 404,865 | | | 405,497 | |
5.00% senior notes due 2027 | 351,933 | | | 352,124 | |
4.75% senior notes due 2027 | 895,884 | | | 895,510 | |
| Mortgage notes on land and other debt | 436,091 | | | 441,513 | |
| $ | 4,645,791 | | | 4,652,338 | |
The carrying amounts of the senior notes in the table above are net of debt issuance costs of $9.2 million and $11.0 million as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively.
In May 2022, the Company amended the credit agreement governing its unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility") to increase the commitment from $2.5 billion to $2.575 billion and extended the maturity to May 2027, except for $350 million which matures in April 2024. The Credit Facility has a $425 million accordion feature, subject to additional commitments, thus the maximum borrowings are $3.0 billion. The proceeds available under the Credit Facility, which are subject to specified conditions for borrowing, may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The credit agreement also provides that up to $500 million in commitments may be used for letters of credit. Under the Credit Facility agreement, the Company is required to maintain a minimum consolidated tangible net worth, a maximum leverage ratio and either a liquidity or an interest coverage ratio. These ratios are calculated per the Credit Facility agreement, which involves adjustments to GAAP financial measures. In addition to the Credit Facility, the Company has other letter of credit facilities with different financial institutions.
The Company's processes for posting performance and financial letters of credit and surety bonds are unchanged from the disclosure in the Company's Financial Condition and Capital Resources section in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. The Company's outstanding performance letters of credit and surety bonds are described below:
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
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| (In thousands) | | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Performance letters of credit | | $ | 1,035,057 | | | 924,584 | |
| Financial letters of credit | | 580,342 | | | 425,843 | |
| Surety bonds | | 3,844,507 | | | 3,553,047 | |
| Anticipated future costs primarily for site improvements related to performance surety bonds | | 1,981,973 | | | 1,690,861 | |
All of the senior notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's 100% owned subsidiaries, which are primarily homebuilding subsidiaries. The guarantees are full and unconditional. The terms of guarantees are unchanged from the disclosure in the Company's Financial Condition and Capital Resources section in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021.
(8)Product Warranty
Warranty and similar reserves for homes are established at an amount estimated to be adequate to cover potential costs for materials and labor with regard to warranty-type claims expected to be incurred subsequent to the delivery of a home. Reserves are determined based on historical data and trends with respect to similar product types and geographical areas. The activity in the Company’s warranty reserve, which is included in Homebuilding other liabilities, was as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Warranty reserve, beginning of the period | $ | 374,146 | | | 348,100 | | | 377,021 | | | 341,765 | |
| Warranties issued | 67,815 | | | 51,690 | | | 117,007 | | | 94,618 | |
| Adjustments to pre-existing warranties from changes in estimates (1) | 998 | | | 13,119 | | | 5,722 | | | 18,760 | |
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| Payments | (64,969) | | | (51,168) | | | (121,760) | | | (93,402) | |
| Warranty reserve, end of period | $ | 377,990 | | | 361,741 | | | 377,990 | | | 361,741 | |
(1)The adjustments to pre-existing warranties from changes in estimates during the three or six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021 primarily related to specific claims in certain of the Company's homebuilding communities and other adjustments.
(9)Financial Instruments and Fair Value Disclosures
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments held or issued by the Company at May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, using available market information and what the Company believes to be appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies might have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, net and accounts payable, all of which had fair values approximating their carrying amounts due to the short maturities and liquidity of these instruments. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| (In thousands) | Fair Value Hierarchy | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
| ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| Financial Services: | | | | | | | | | |
| Loans held-for-investment, net | Level 3 | | $ | 28,231 | | | 28,242 | | | 44,582 | | | 44,594 | |
| Investments held-to-maturity | Level 3 | | 155,820 | | | 164,389 | | | 157,808 | | | 184,495 | |
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| LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | |
| Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable, net | Level 2 | | $ | 4,645,791 | | | 4,716,607 | | | 4,652,338 | | | 5,046,721 | |
| Financial Services notes and other debts payable, net | Level 2 | | 1,321,965 | | | 1,321,429 | | | 1,726,026 | | | 1,726,860 | |
| Multifamily note payable, net | Level 2 | | 16,631 | | | 16,631 | | | — | | | — | |
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The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company in estimating fair values:
Financial Services—The fair values above are based on quoted market prices, if available. The fair values for instruments that do not have quoted market prices are estimated by the Company on the basis of discounted cash flows or other financial information. For notes and other debts payable, the fair values approximate their carrying value due to variable interest pricing terms and the short-term nature of the majority of the borrowings.
Homebuilding—For senior notes and other debts payable, the fair value of fixed-rate borrowings is primarily based on quoted market prices and the fair value of variable-rate borrowings is based on expected future cash flows calculated using current market forward rates.
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Multifamily—For notes payable, the fair values approximate their carrying value due to variable interest pricing terms and the short-term nature of the borrowings.
Fair Value Measurements:
GAAP provides a framework for measuring fair value, expands disclosures about fair value measurements and establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value summarized as follows:
Level 1: Fair value determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
Level 2: Fair value determined using significant other observable inputs.
Level 3: Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fair Value Hierarchy | | Fair Value at |
| (In thousands) | | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Financial Services Assets: | | | | | |
| Residential loans held-for-sale | Level 2 | | $ | 1,187,906 | | | 1,636,283 | |
| LMF Commercial loans held-for-sale | Level 3 | | 84,205 | | | 68 | |
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| Mortgage servicing rights | Level 3 | | 3,221 | | | 2,492 | |
| Lennar Other: | | | | | |
| Investments in equity securities | Level 1 | | $ | 400,401 | | | 906,539 | |
| Investments available-for-sale | Level 3 | | 34,822 | | | 41,654 | |
Residential and LMF Commercial loans held-for-sale in the table above include:
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| May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
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| (In thousands) | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | | Change in Fair Value | | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | | Change in Fair Value |
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| Residential loans held-for-sale | $ | 1,165,423 | | | | | 22,483 | | | 1,586,764 | | | | | 49,519 | |
LMF Commercial loans held-for-sale | 84,650 | | | | | (445) | | | — | | | | | 68 | |
Financial Services residential loans held-for-sale - Fair value is based on independent quoted market prices, where available, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics. The Company recognizes the fair value of its rights to service a mortgage loan as revenue upon entering into an interest rate lock loan commitment with a borrower. The fair value of these are included in Financial Services’ loans held-for-sale as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021. Fair value of servicing rights is determined based on actual sales of servicing rights on loans with similar characteristics.
LMF Commercial loans held-for-sale - The fair value of loans held-for-sale is calculated from model-based techniques that use discounted cash flow assumptions and the Company’s own estimates of CMBS spreads, market interest rate movements and the underlying loan credit quality. The details and methods of the calculation are unchanged from the fair value disclosure in the Company's Notes to the Financial Statements section in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021. These methods use unobservable inputs in estimating a discount rate that is used to assign a value to each loan. While the cash payments on the loans are contractual, the discount rate used and assumptions regarding the relative size of each class in the CMBS capital structure can significantly impact the valuation. Therefore, the estimates used could differ materially from the fair value determined when the loans are sold to a securitization trust.
Mortgage servicing rights - Financial Services records mortgage servicing rights when it sells loans on a servicing-retained basis or through the acquisition or assumption of the right to service a financial asset. The fair value of the mortgage servicing rights is calculated using third-party valuations. The key assumptions, which are generally unobservable inputs, used in the valuation of the mortgage servicing rights include mortgage prepayment rates, discount rates and delinquency rates and are noted below:
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| Unobservable inputs | As of May 31, 2022 | | As of November 30, 2021 |
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| Mortgage prepayment rate | 8% | | 13% |
| Discount rate | 13% | | 13% |
| Delinquency rate | 6% | | 4% |
Lennar Other investments in equity securities - The fair value of investments in equity securities was calculated based on independent quoted market prices. The Company’s investments in equity securities were recorded at fair value with all changes in fair value recorded to Lennar Other unrealized gain (loss) from technology investments on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Lennar Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Lennar Other investments available-for-sale - The fair value of investments available-for-sale is calculated from model-based techniques that use discounted cash flow assumptions and the Company’s own estimates of CMBS spreads, market interest rate movements and the underlying loan credit quality. Loan values are calculated by allocating the change in value of an assumed CMBS capital structure to each loan. The value of an assumed CMBS capital structure is calculated, generally, by discounting the cash flows associated with each CMBS class at market interest rates and at the Company’s own estimate of CMBS spreads.
The changes in fair values for Level 1 and Level 2 financial instruments measured on a recurring basis are shown below by financial instrument and financial statement line item:
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Changes in fair value included in Financial Services revenues: | | | | | | | |
| Loans held-for-sale | $ | 350 | | | 4,669 | | | (27,037) | | | (30,352) | |
| Mortgage loan commitments | 12,758 | | | 5,057 | | | 26,555 | | | 142 | |
| Forward contracts | (18,480) | | | (23,953) | | | (8,490) | | | 10,285 | |
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| Changes in fair value included in Lennar Other unrealized gain (loss) from technology investments: | | | | | | | |
| Investments in equity securities | $ | (77,965) | | | (272,625) | | | (473,135) | | | 197,120 | |
| Changes in fair value included in other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | |
| Lennar Other investments available-for-sale | $ | 62 | | | 316 | | | 804 | | | (626) | |
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The following table represents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for the Level 3 recurring fair value measurements in the Company's Financial Services segment:
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| Beginning balance | $ | 2,793 | | | 85,795 | | | 1,499 | | | 123,148 | |
| Purchases/loan originations | 99 | | | 143,650 | | | 20 | | | 201,296 | |
| Sales/loan originations sold, including those not settled | — | | | (145,385) | | | — | | | (155,740) | |
| Disposals/settlements | (106) | | | — | | | (58) | | | (7,300) | |
| Changes in fair value (1) | 435 | | | 145 | | | 1,141 | | | 2,825 | |
| Interest and principal paydowns | — | | | — | | | — | | | (309) | |
| Ending balance | $ | 3,221 | | | 84,205 | | | 2,602 | | | 163,920 | |
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| Beginning balance | 2,492 | | | 68 | | | 2,113 | | | 193,588 | |
| Purchases/loan originations | 181 | | | 408,495 | | | 443 | | | 420,796 | |
| Sales/loan originations sold, including those not settled | — | | | (323,467) | | | — | | | (438,705) | |
| Disposals/settlements | (265) | | | — | | | (1,095) | | | (7,300) | |
| Changes in fair value (1) | 813 | | | (445) | | | 1,141 | | | (3,942) | |
| Interest and principal paydowns | — | | | (446) | | | — | | | (517) | |
| Ending balance | $ | 3,221 | | | 84,205 | | | 2,602 | | | 163,920 | |
(1)Changes in fair value for LMF Commercial loans held-for-sale and Financial Services mortgage servicing rights are included in Financial Services' revenues.
The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are those assets for which the Company has recorded valuation adjustments and write-offs. The fair values included in the table below represent only those assets whose
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carrying values were adjusted to fair value during the respective periods disclosed. The assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are summarized below:
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| Land and land under development | Level 3 | | 8,785 | | | 7,149 | | | (1,636) | | | 78 | | | — | | | (78) | |
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| Land and land under development | Level 3 | | 29,538 | | | 17,909 | | | (11,629) | | | 520 | | | — | | | (520) | |
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(1)Valuation adjustments were included in Homebuilding costs and expenses in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Finished homes and construction in progress are included within inventories. Inventories are stated at cost unless the inventory within a community is determined to be impaired, in which case the impaired inventory is written down to fair value. The Company disclosed its accounting policy related to inventories and its review for indicators of impairment in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in its Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021.
The Company estimates the fair value of inventory evaluated for impairment based on market conditions and assumptions made by management at the time the inventory is evaluated, which may differ materially from actual results if market conditions or assumptions change. For example, changes in market conditions and other specific developments or changes in assumptions may cause the Company to re-evaluate its strategy regarding previously impaired inventory, as well as inventory not currently impaired but for which indicators of impairment may arise if market deterioration occurs, and certain other assets that could result in further valuation adjustments and/or additional write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs due to abandonment of those options contracts.
On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its active communities for indicators of potential impairments. The table below summarizes communities reviewed for indicators of impairment and communities with valuation adjustments recorded:
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| At or for the Six Months Ended | # of active communities | | # of communities with potential indicator of impairment | | | | | | # of communities | | | | | | Fair Value (in thousands) | | Valuation Adjustments (in thousands) |
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| May 31, 2022 | 1,218 | | 6 | | | | | | — | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| May 31, 2021 | 1,221 | | 10 | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | 17,117 | | | 11,849 | |
The table below summarizes the most significant unobservable inputs used in the Company's discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of its communities for which the Company recorded valuation adjustments:
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| Average selling price | $635,000 | | | | | | |
| Absorption rate per quarter (homes) | 11 | | | | | | |
| Discount rate | 20% | | |
(10)Variable Interest Entities
The Company evaluated the joint venture ("JV") agreements of its JV's that were formed or that had reconsideration events, such as changes in the governing documents or to debt arrangements during the six months ended May 31, 2022 and based on the Company's evaluation, there were three entities that consolidated with total combined assets of $111.4 million and an immaterial amount of liabilities. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, there was a VIE that deconsolidated that had a total assets of $22.8 million and an immaterial amount of liabilities.
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The carrying amount of the Company's consolidated VIE's assets and non-recourse liabilities are disclosed in the footnote to the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
A VIE’s assets can only be used to settle obligations of that VIE. The VIEs are not guarantors of the Company’s senior notes or other debts payable. The assets held by a VIE usually are collateral for that VIE’s debt. The Company and other partners do not generally have an obligation to make capital contributions to a VIE unless the Company and/or the other partner(s) have entered into debt guarantees with a VIE’s lenders. Other than debt guarantee agreements with a VIE’s lenders, there are no liquidity arrangements or agreements to fund capital or purchase assets that could require the Company to provide financial support to a VIE. While the Company has option contracts to purchase land from certain of its VIEs, the Company is not required to purchase the assets and could walk away from the contracts.
Unconsolidated VIEs
The Company’s recorded investments in VIEs that are unconsolidated and its estimated maximum exposure to loss were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Homebuilding (1) | $ | 209,189 | | | 340,544 | | | 107,323 | | | 301,619 | |
| Multifamily (2) | 566,622 | | | 597,657 | | | 579,388 | | | 611,937 | |
| Financial Services (3) | 155,820 | | | 155,820 | | | 157,808 | | | 157,808 | |
| Lennar Other (4) | 16,189 | | | 16,189 | | | 12,680 | | | 12,680 | |
| $ | 947,820 | | | 1,110,210 | | | 857,199 | | | 1,084,044 | |
(1)As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the maximum exposure to loss of Homebuilding's investments in unconsolidated VIEs was limited to its investments in unconsolidated VIEs, except with regard to the Company's remaining $98.5 million commitment to fund capital in Upward America, and a $32.7 million of receivable relating to a short-term loan and management fee owed to the Company by Upward America.
(2)As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the maximum exposure to loss of Multifamily's investments in unconsolidated VIEs was primarily limited to its investments in the unconsolidated VIEs. The maximum exposure for LMV 1 and LMV II in addition to the investment also included to the remaining equity commitment of $21.0 million and $23.1 million as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively, for future expenditures related to the construction and development of its projects. The decrease was due to the funding of capital for LMV I and LMV II.
(3)As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the maximum exposure to loss of the Financial Services segment was limited to its investment in the unconsolidated VIEs and related to the Financial Services' CMBS investments held-to-maturity.
(4)As of May 31, 2022, the maximum recourse exposure to loss of the Lennar Other segment was limited to its investments in the unconsolidated VIEs.
While these entities are VIEs, the Company has determined that the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance is generally shared and the Company and its partners are not de-facto agents. While the Company generally manages the day-to-day operations of the VIEs, each of these VIEs has an executive committee made up of representatives from each partner. The members of the executive committee have equal votes and major decisions require unanimous consent and approval from all members. The Company does not have the unilateral ability to exercise participating voting rights without partner consent.
There are no liquidity arrangements or agreements to fund capital or purchase assets that could require the Company to provide financial support to the VIEs. Except for the unconsolidated VIEs discussed above, the Company and the other partners did not guarantee any debt of the other unconsolidated VIEs. While the Company has option contracts to purchase land from certain of its unconsolidated VIEs, the Company is not required to purchase the assets and could walk away from the contracts.
Option Contracts
The Company has access to land through option contracts, which generally enable it to control portions of properties owned by third parties (including land funds) and unconsolidated entities until the Company has determined whether to exercise the options.
The Company evaluates all option contracts for land to determine whether they are VIEs and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of certain of these option contracts. Although the Company does not have legal title to the optioned land, if the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary or makes a significant deposit for optioned land, it may need to consolidate the land under option at the purchase price of the optioned land.
During the six months ended May 31, 2022, consolidated inventory not owned increased by $526.3 million with a corresponding increase to liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to additions in the six months ended May 31, 2022 as the
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Company focused on increasing its controlled homesites, partially offset by takedowns. To reflect the purchase price of the homesite takedowns, the Company had a net reclass related to option deposits from consolidated inventory not owned to finished homes and construction in progress in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2022. The liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned primarily represent the difference between the option exercise prices for the optioned land and the Company’s cash deposits.
The Company's exposure to losses on its option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities were as follows:
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| Non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisition costs | $ | 1,757,845 | | | 1,228,057 | |
| Letters of credit in lieu of cash deposits under certain land and option contracts | 207,946 | | | 175,937 | |
(11)Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
The Company is party to various claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. From time to time, the Company is also a party to various lawsuits involving purchases and sales of real property. These lawsuits often include claims regarding representations and warranties made in connection with the transfer of properties and disputes regarding the obligation to purchase or sell properties.
The Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these claims or lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on its business or financial position. However, the financial effect of litigation concerning purchases and sales of property may depend upon the value of the subject property, which may have changed from the time the agreement for purchase or sale was entered into.
Leases
The Company has entered into agreements to lease certain office facilities and equipment under operating leases. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recorded on the balance sheet for all leases, except leases with an initial term of 12 months or less. Many of the Company's leases include options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's option and therefore renewal option payments have not been included in the ROU assets or lease liabilities. The following table includes additional information about the Company's leases: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
| Right-of-use assets | $ | 149,772 | | | 155,616 | |
| Lease liabilities | 158,573 | | | 163,513 | |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) | 8.2 | | 8.2 |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 2.9 | % | | 2.8 | % |
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Future minimum payments under the noncancellable leases in effect at May 31, 2022 were as follows:
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| 2022 | $ | 17,586 | |
| 2023 | 30,964 | |
| 2024 | 25,374 | |
| 2025 | 21,181 | |
| 2026 | 16,416 | |
| 2027 and thereafter | 66,826 | |
| Total future minimum lease payments (1) | $ | 178,347 | |
| Less: Interest (2) | 19,774 | |
| Present value of lease liabilities (2) | $ | 158,573 | |
(1)Total future minimum lease payments exclude variable lease costs of $17.0 million and short-term lease costs of $2.3 million.
(2)The Company's leases do not include a readily determinable implicit rate. As such, the Company has estimated the discount rate for these leases to determine the present value of lease payments at the lease commencement date or as of December 1, 2019, which was the effective date of ASU 2016-02. As of May 31, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate used in calculating the lease liabilities were 8.2 years and 2.9%, respectively. The Company recognized the lease liabilities on its condensed consolidated balance sheets within accounts payable or other liabilities of the respective segments.
The Company's rental expense and payments on lease liabilities were as follows:
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| Rental expense | $ | 50,698 | | | 41,662 | |
| Payment on lease liabilities | 17,196 | | | 18,122 | |
On occasion, the Company may sublease rented space which is no longer used for the Company's operations. For both the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had an immaterial amount of sublease income.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included under Item 1 of this Report and our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for our fiscal year ended November 30, 2021.
Some of the statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements typically include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “strategy,” “target,” “will” or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements contained herein may include opinions or beliefs regarding market conditions and similar matters. In many instances, those opinions and beliefs are based upon general observations by members of our management, anecdotal evidence and our experience in the conduct of our businesses, without specific investigation or analyses. Therefore, while they reflect our view of the industries and markets in which we are involved, they should not be viewed as reflecting verifiable views or views that are necessarily shared by all who are involved in those industries or markets. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
The forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is anticipated by our forward-looking statements.
The most important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: an extended slowdown in the real estate markets in which we have significant homebuilding activity, including a slowdown in either the market for single family homes or the multifamily rental market; changes in general economic and financial conditions that reduce demand for our products and services, lower our profit margins or reduce our access to credit; decreased demand for our homes or Multifamily rental properties; the impact of inflation or a higher interest rate environment; the potential negative impact to our business of the ongoing coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, the duration, impact and severity of which is highly uncertain; continuation of supply shortages and increased costs related to construction materials and labor; cost increases related to real estate taxes and insurance; reduced availability or increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers; increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry; reductions in the market value of our investments in public companies; our inability to successfully execute our strategies, including our land lighter strategy and our strategy to monetize noncore assets; our inability to acquire land at anticipated prices; the possibility that we will incur nonrecurring costs that affect earnings in one or more reporting periods; increased competition for home sales from other sellers of new and resale homes; our inability to pay down debt; government actions or other factors that might force us to terminate our program of repurchasing our stock; a decline in the
value of our land inventories and resulting write-downs of the carrying value of our real estate assets; the failure of the participants in various joint ventures to honor their commitments; difficulty obtaining land-use entitlements or construction financing; natural disasters and other unforeseen events for which our insurance does not provide adequate coverage; new laws
or regulatory changes that adversely affect the profitability of our businesses; our inability to refinance our debt on terms that are as favorable as our current arrangements; and changes in accounting conventions that adversely affect our reported earnings.
Please see our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021 and our other filings with the SEC for a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which could affect our future results. We undertake no obligation, other than those imposed by securities laws, to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of those statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Outlook
Our second quarter results demonstrated strength and excellent performance throughout the quarter. However, the weight of a rapid doubling of interest rates over six months, together with accelerated price appreciation, began to drive buyers in many markets to pause and reconsider. We began to see these effects after quarter end. Despite the pause, demand remains reasonably strong as household formation has continued to rise and buyers still have down payments and are able to qualify for mortgages. Buyers are seeking shelter and protection against inflationary pressures as scarcity of rentals drives rents higher. Owning a home with a fixed rate mortgage provides protection against annual or biennial rent increases. Although we have adjusted downward prices in some markets, even those prices remain higher than a year ago. Supply remains limited across the country and the need for affordable workforce housing continues to be at crisis levels. Production must catch up to the growing household numbers as production of dwellings over the past decade has lagged prior decades by as many as five million homes.
Although market conditions in some markets are no longer as positive as they had been, indicators that this would happen have been building since the Federal Reserve's tightening began. Given the Federal Reserve's expressed commitment to combat inflation, we can expect continued market tightening until inflation subsides. We are focused on making the changes that are necessary to stay ahead of the trend. So far in June, new orders and traffic have weakened in many of our markets due to a rapid spike in mortgage rates and headwinds from negative economic headlines. Many markets have also slowed because we have entered the seasonably slower part of the year. To maintain sales momentum, we have offered mortgage buy down programs and increased sales incentives. We have adjusted prices in various communities to the levels that are necessary to maintain reasonable sales volumes. Our price reductions have led to sales upticks, which leads us to believe there is still underlying strength in the market. With respect to our financial services business, the mortgage market has become extraordinarily competitive as refinancings have all but halted and sales of previously owned homes have declined. As a result, margins on sales of mortgages into the secondary market have been decreasing.
Although deliveries have been constrained by supply chain disruptions and an increase in labor costs, for the first time since the supply disruptions began, we saw a flattening in cycle time - the time it takes us to build a home increased by only five days over the past four months. This may signal that supply chain problems have peaked. But it also is because we and our suppliers have become much better at managing supply problems. The pace at which we are starting new homes has been constrained by delays in getting permits. We are matching our sales to our starts, rather than trying to match our starts to what we can sell. We continue to strategically acquire land, primarily through options. This continues our land-light strategy as our percentage of homesites controlled increased by May 31, 2022 to 62% from 50% in the prior year, while our years’ supply of land owned decreased to 3.1 years as compared to 3.3 years last year. We are also continuing to pay down debt as it comes due, with the next tranche maturing in November 2022, and we are continuing to repurchase our stock.
Our playbook going forward will be to use our dynamic pricing model week by week to price products to current market conditions in order to maximize pricing and margin while we maintain a carefully limited inventory level. We continue to sell our homes later in the construction cycle to maximize prices and reduce the likelihood of costs increasing after we commit to sales prices. We will continue to build and to adjust prices in order to fill the housing shortage and provide much-needed workforce housing across markets. We will continue to work to improve our SG&A leverage and we expect to drive efficiencies through technology and process improvement to offset market adjustments. We will continue to focus on cash flow and our bottom line to protect and enhance our already strong balance sheet. Finally, we expect to conclude our long-planned spin-off by year end. We have formed a company, named Quarterra Group, In. (“Quarterra”), which will have three asset management verticals - multifamily residential, single family for rent and land banking and similar land finance strategies. When it is spun off, Quarterra will remove $2.5 billion of assets from our balance sheet, without materially affecting our earnings.
We believe we are well positioned financially, organizationally and technologically to thrive in this evolving housing market. We recognize that interest rates are rising and inflation continues to be a significant headwind. It is difficult to provide the more targeted guidance that we typically offer given the uncertainty about market conditions, so we are providing broader than normal ranges in our guidance for our third quarter. We expect our new orders for the third quarter of 2022 to be in the range of 16,000 to 18,000 homes, and we anticipate our third quarter deliveries to be in the range of 17,000 to 18,500 homes. We expect gross margins to be in the range of 28.5% to 29.5, and we expect our SG&A as a percentage of home sale revenues to be between 6.0% and 6.5%. We believe we are still on track to reach our goal of 2.75 years’ land owned and 65% homesites controlled by year-end. As we look to the remainder of 2022, we recognize that there are challenges in the market to which we must pay careful attention. But there are also opportunities. We look forward to meeting the challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities to make Lennar an even stronger company in the future.
(1) Results of Operations
Overview
We historically have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, variability in quarterly results. Our results of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Our homebuilding business is seasonal in nature and generally reflects higher levels of new home order activity in our second and third fiscal quarters and increased deliveries in the second half of our fiscal year. However, a variety of factors can alter seasonal patterns.
Our net earnings attributable to Lennar were $1.3 billion, or $4.49 per diluted share ($4.50 per basic share), in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net earnings attributable to Lennar of $831.4 million, or $2.65 per diluted share ($2.66 per basic share), in the second quarter of 2021. Results included unrealized mark-to-market losses of $78 million in the second quarter of 2022 and unrealized mark-to-market gains of $272.6 million in the second quarter of 2021 on our publicly traded technology investments. Excluding mark-to-market losses on technology investments in both years and a gain on the sale of our residential solar business in the prior year, second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2022 were $1.4 billion, or $4.69 per diluted share, compared to second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2021 of $923.6 million, or $2.95 per diluted share.
Financial information relating to our operations was as follows:
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| Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales of homes | $ | 7,963,683 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,963,683 | | | | | |
| Sales of land | 7,524 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,524 | | | | | |
| Other revenues | 6,775 | | | 200,166 | | | 176,021 | | | 4,527 | | | — | | | 387,489 | | | | | |
| Total revenues | 7,977,982 | | | 200,166 | | | 176,021 | | | 4,527 | | | — | | | 8,358,696 | | | | | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Costs of homes sold | 5,610,783 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,610,783 | | | | | |
| Costs of land sold | 7,815 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,815 | | | | | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 486,555 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 486,555 | | | | | |
| Other costs and expenses | — | | | 96,231 | | | 175,152 | | | 8,236 | | | — | | | 279,619 | | | | | |
| Total costs and expenses | 6,105,153 | | | 96,231 | | | 175,152 | | | 8,236 | | | — | | | 6,384,772 | | | | | |
| Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities, Multifamily other gain and Lennar Other other income (expense), net, and other gain (loss) | 4,862 | | | — | | | (201) | | | (26,750) | | | — | | | (22,089) | | | | | |
| Other income, net | 2,720 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,720 | | | | | |
| Lennar Other unrealized losses from technology investments | — | | | — | | | — | | | (77,965) | | | — | | | (77,965) | | | | | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | $ | 1,880,411 | | | 103,935 | | | 668 | | | (108,424) | | | — | | | 1,876,590 | | | | | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 105,207 | | | 105,207 | | | | | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 16,549 | | | 16,549 | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 1,880,411 | | | 103,935 | | | 668 | | | (108,424) | | | (121,756) | | | 1,754,834 | | | | | |
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
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| (In thousands) | Homebuilding | | Financial Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar Other | | Corporate | | Total | | | | |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales of homes | $ | 5,980,731 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,980,731 | | | | | |
| Sales of land | 38,785 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 38,785 | | | | | |
| Other revenues | 8,525 | | | 218,747 | | | 177,473 | | | 5,984 | | | — | | | 410,729 | | | | | |
| Total revenues | 6,028,041 | | | 218,747 | | | 177,473 | | | 5,984 | | | — | | | 6,430,245 | | | | | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Costs of homes sold | 4,421,373 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,421,373 | | | | | |
| Costs of land sold | 32,979 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 32,979 | | | | | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 455,164 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 455,164 | | | | | |
| Other costs and expenses | — | | | 97,427 | | | 168,930 | | | 5,732 | | | — | | | 272,089 | | | | | |
| Total costs and expenses | 4,909,516 | | | 97,427 | | | 168,930 | | | 5,732 | | | — | | | 5,181,605 | | | | | |
| Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities, Multifamily other gain and Lennar Other other income (expense), net, and other gain (loss) (1) | (1,688) | | | — | | | 13,854 | | | 218,276 | | | — | | | 230,442 | | | | | |
| Other expense, net | (4,362) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,362) | | | | | |
| Lennar Other unrealized losses from technology investments | — | | | — | | | — | | | (272,625) | | | — | | | (272,625) | | | | | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | $ | 1,112,475 | | | 121,320 | | | 22,397 | | | (54,097) | | | — | | | 1,202,095 | | | | | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 90,717 | | | 90,717 | | | | | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,493 | | | 14,493 | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 1,112,475 | | | 121,320 | | | 22,397 | | | (54,097) | | | (105,210) | | | 1,096,885 | | | | | |
(1) During the three months ended May 31, 2021, our Lennar Other segment realized a gain of $151.5 million on the sale of our residential solar business.
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 | | |
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| (In thousands) | Homebuilding | | Financial Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar Other | | Corporate | | Total | | | | |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales of homes | $ | 13,685,440 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13,685,440 | | | | | |
| Sales of land | 31,491 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 31,491 | | | | | |
| Other revenues (1) | 13,256 | | | 376,867 | | | 443,380 | | | 11,778 | | | — | | | 845,281 | | | | | |
| Total revenues | 13,730,187 | | | 376,867 | | | 443,380 | | | 11,778 | | | — | | | 14,562,212 | | | | | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Costs of homes sold | 9,795,647 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,795,647 | | | | | |
| Costs of land sold | 36,371 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 36,371 | | | | | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 915,033 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 915,033 | | | | | |
| Other costs and expenses | — | | | 182,141 | | | 438,889 | | | 13,643 | | | — | | | 634,673 | | | | | |
| Total costs and expenses | 10,747,051 | | | 182,141 | | | 438,889 | | | 13,643 | | | — | | | 11,381,724 | | | | | |
| Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities and Multifamily other gain and Lennar Other other income (expense), net, and other gain (loss) | 4,576 | | | — | | | 1,604 | | | (36,558) | | | — | | | (30,378) | | | | | |
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| Other expense, net | 2,549 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,549 | | | | | |
| Lennar Other unrealized losses from technology investments | — | | | — | | | — | | | (473,135) | | | — | | | (473,135) | | | | | |
| Operating earnings (loss) | $ | 2,990,261 | | | 194,726 | | | 6,095 | | | (511,558) | | | — | | | 2,679,524 | | | | | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 218,868 | | | 218,868 | | | | | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 29,087 | | | 29,087 | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 2,990,261 | | | 194,726 | | | 6,095 | | | (511,558) | | | (247,955) | | | 2,431,569 | | | | | |
(1)During the six months ended May 31, 2022 , Other revenues in our Multifamily segment included land sales to unconsolidated entities of $147.8 million.
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
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| (In thousands) | Homebuilding | | Financial Services | | Multifamily | | Lennar Other | | Corporate | | Total | | | | |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales of homes | $ | 10,871,645 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,871,645 | | | | | |
| Sales of land | 86,428 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 86,428 | | | | | |
| Other revenues | 13,024 | | | 462,816 | | | 308,916 | | | 12,884 | | | — | | | 797,640 | | | | | |
| Total revenues | 10,971,097 | | | 462,816 | | | 308,916 | | | 12,884 | | | — | | | 11,755,713 | | | | | |
| Homebuilding costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Costs of homes sold | 8,088,235 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,088,235 | | | | | |
| Costs of land sold | 74,167 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 74,167 | | | | | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 865,400 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 865,400 | | | | | |
| Other costs and expenses | — | | | 195,289 | | | 299,979 | | | 9,984 | | | | | 505,252 | | | | | |
| Total costs and expenses | 9,027,802 | | | 195,289 | | | 299,979 | | | 9,984 | | | — | | | 9,533,054 | | | | | |
| Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities and Multifamily other gain and Lennar Other other income (expense), net, and other gain (loss) (1) | (6,253) | | | — | | | 12,586 | | | 217,229 | | | — | | | 223,562 | | | | | |
| Other income, net | 8,613 | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | | 8,613 | | | | | |
| Lennar Other unrealized losses from technology investments | — | | | — | | | — | | | 197,120 | | | — | | | 197,120 | | | | | |
| Operating earnings | $ | 1,945,655 | | | 267,527 | | | 21,523 | | | 417,249 | | | — | | | 2,651,954 | | | | | |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 201,248 | | | 201,248 | | | | | |
| Charitable foundation contribution | $ | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 26,807 | | | 26,807 | | | | | |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ | 1,945,655 | | | 267,527 | | | 21,523 | | | 417,249 | | | (228,055) | | | 2,423,899 | | | | | |
(1) During the six months ended May 31, 2021, our Lennar Other segment realized a gain of $151.5 million on the sale of our residential solar business.
Three Months Ended May 31, 2022 versus Three Months Ended May 31, 2021
Revenues from home sales increased 33% in the second quarter of 2022 to $8.0 billion from $6.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 14% increase in the number of home deliveries to 16,549 homes from 14,493 homes and a 17% increase in the average sales price to $483,000 from $414,000.
Gross margin on home sales were $2.4 billion, or 29.5%, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $1.6 billion, or 26.1%, in the second quarter of 2021. During the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margins improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat while interest expense decreased as a result of our focus on reducing debt.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $486.6 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $455.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 6.1% in the second quarter of 2022, from 7.6% in the second quarter of 2021. This was the lowest percentage for a second quarter in our history primarily due to a decrease in broker commissions and the benefits of our technology efforts.
Operating earnings for our Financial Services segment were $103.9 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $121.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in operating earnings was primarily due to lower mortgage net margins driven by a more competitive mortgage market, partially offset by an increase in rate lock volume and an increase in profit per order in our title business.
Operating earnings for our Multifamily segment were $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $22.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. Operating loss for our Lennar Other segment was $108.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Lennar Other operating loss in the second quarter of 2022 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on our publicly traded technology investments. Lennar Other operating loss in the second quarter of 2021 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on our publicly traded technology investments, partially offset by the gain on the sale of our residential solar business.
Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 versus Six Months Ended May 31, 2021
Revenues from home sales increased 26% in the six months ended May 31, 2022 to $13.7 billion from $10.9 billion in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 9% increase in the number of home deliveries to 29,087 from 26,807 and a 16% increase in the average sales price to $472,000 from $406,000.
Gross margin on home sales were $3.9 billion, or 28.4%, in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $2.8 billion, or 25.6%, in the six months ended May 31, 2021. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margins improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat while interest expense decreased as a result of our focus on reducing debt.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $915.0 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $865.4 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 6.7% in the six months ended May 31, 2022, from 8.0% in the six months ended May 31, 2021. The improvement was primarily due to a decrease in broker commissions and the benefits of our technology efforts.
Operating earnings for our Financial Services segment were $194.7 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $267.5 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. The decrease in operating earnings was primarily due to lower mortgage net margins driven by a more competitive mortgage market, partially offset by an increase in rate lock volume.
Operating earnings for our Multifamily segment were $6.1 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $21.5 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Operating loss for our Lennar Other segment was $511.6 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to operating earnings of $417.2 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Lennar Other operating loss for the six months ended May 31, 2022 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on our publicly traded technology investments. Lennar Other operating earnings for the six months ended May 31, 2021 was primarily due to mark-to-market unrealized gains on our publicly traded technology investments and the gain on the sale of our residential solar business.
For the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, we had a tax provision of $599.7 million and $570.2 million, respectively, which resulted in an overall effective income tax rate of 24.7% and 23.7%, respectively. The overall effective income tax rate was higher in 2022 primarily due to the expiration of the new energy efficient home tax credit.
Homebuilding Segments
At May 31, 2022, our reportable Homebuilding segments and Homebuilding Other are outlined in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The following tables set forth selected financial and operational information related to our homebuilding operations for the periods indicated:
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2022 | | |
| Gross Margins | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| ($ in thousands) | Sales of Homes Revenue | | Costs of Sales of Homes | | Gross Margin % | | Net Margins on Sales of Homes (1) | | Gross Margins (Loss) on Sales of Land | | Other Revenue | | Equity in Earnings (Loss) from Unconsolidated Entities | | Other Income (Expense), net | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| East | $ | 2,209,967 | | | 1,510,758 | | | 31.6 | % | | 546,589 | | | (619) | | | 1,195 | | | (659) | | | 7,313 | | | 553,819 | | | | | |
| Central | 1,283,763 | | | 981,832 | | | 23.5 | % | | 206,893 | | | — | | | 226 | | | 302 | | | (626) | | | 206,795 | | | | | |
| Texas | 1,093,533 | | | 747,861 | | | 31.6 | % | | 272,934 | | | 473 | | | 255 | | | — | | | (805) | | | 272,857 | | | | | |
| West | 3,367,261 | | | 2,360,554 | | | 29.9 | % | | 846,340 | | | (145) | | | 678 | | | 2,571 | | | (1,595) | | | 847,849 | | | | | |
| Other (2) | 9,159 | | | 9,778 | | | (6.8) | % | | (6,411) | | | — | | | 4,421 | | | 2,648 | | | (1,567) | | | (909) | | | | | |
Totals | $ | 7,963,683 | | | 5,610,783 | | | 29.5 | % | | 1,866,345 | | | (291) | | | 6,775 | | | 4,862 | | | 2,720 | | | 1,880,411 | | | | | |
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| Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
| Gross Margins | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| ($ in thousands) | Sales of Homes Revenue | | Costs of Sales of Homes | | Gross Margin % | | Net Margins on Sales of Homes (1) | | Gross Margins on Sales of Land | | Other Revenue | | Equity in Earnings (Loss) from Unconsolidated Entities | | Other Income (Expense), net | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| East | $ | 1,551,030 | | | 1,115,010 | | | 28.1 | % | | 307,978 | | | 1,335 | | | 1,768 | | | (59) | | | (1,195) | | | 309,827 | | | | | |
| Central | 1,093,190 | | | 846,427 | | | 22.6 | % | | 157,429 | | | 774 | | | 579 | | | 317 | | | (51) | | | 159,048 | | | | | |
| Texas | 790,391 | | | 551,067 | | | 30.3 | % | | 173,803 | | | 1,837 | | | 562 | | | 387 | | | (532) | | | 176,057 | | | | | |
| West | 2,543,263 | | | 1,893,148 | | | 25.6 | % | | 491,223 | | | 1,860 | | | 1,311 | | | (921) | | | (662) | | | 492,811 | | | | | |
| Other (2) | 2,857 | | | 15,721 | | | (450.3) | % | | (26,239) | | | — | | | 4,305 | | | (1,412) | | | (1,922) | | | (25,268) | | | | | |
Totals | $ | 5,980,731 | | | 4,421,373 | | | 26.1 | % | | 1,104,194 | | | 5,806 | | | 8,525 | | | (1,688) | | | (4,362) | | | 1,112,475 | | | | | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 | | |
| Gross Margins | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| ($ in thousands) | Sales of Homes Revenue | | Costs of Sales of Homes | | Gross Margin % | | Net Margins on Sales of Homes (1) | | Gross Margins (Loss) on Sales of Land | | Other Revenue | | Equity in Earnings (Loss) from Unconsolidated Entities | | Other Income (Expense), net | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| East | $ | 3,872,958 | | | 2,687,311 | | | 30.6 | % | | 898,143 | | | (6,293) | | | 1,992 | | | (2,017) | | | 13,989 | | | 905,814 | | | | | |
| Central | 2,389,693 | | | 1,852,445 | | | 22.5 | % | | 357,268 | | | 1,619 | | | 460 | | | 431 | | | (905) | | | 358,873 | | | | | |
| Texas | 1,899,163 | | | 1,321,703 | | | 30.4 | % | | 442,875 | | | 2,871 | | | 497 | | | — | | | (2,074) | | | 444,169 | | | | | |
| West | 5,509,465 | | | 3,918,290 | | | 28.9 | % | | 1,290,864 | | | (984) | | | 1,559 | | | 2,707 | | | (4,849) | | | 1,289,297 | | | | | |
| Other (2) | 14,161 | | | 15,898 | | | (12.3) | % | | (14,390) | | | (2,093) | | | 8,748 | | | 3,455 | | | (3,612) | | | (7,892) | | | | | |
Totals | $ | 13,685,440 | | | 9,795,647 | | | 28.4 | % | | 2,974,760 | | | (4,880) | | | 13,256 | | | 4,576 | | | 2,549 | | | 2,990,261 | | | | | |
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| Six Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | |
| Gross Margins | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| ($ in thousands) | Sales of Homes Revenue | | Costs of Sales of Homes | | Gross Margin % | | Net Margins on Sales of Homes (1) | | Gross Margins on Sales of Land | | Other Revenue | | Equity in Earnings (Loss) from Unconsolidated Entities | | Other Income (Expense), net | | Operating Earnings (Loss) | | | | |
| East | $ | 2,898,641 | | | 2,103,873 | | | 27.4 | % | | 549,512 | | | 6,411 | | | 3,186 | | | (551) | | | 13,352 | | | 571,910 | | | | | |
| Central | 2,019,628 | | | 1,559,973 | | | 22.8 | % | | 289,528 | | | 751 | | | 984 | | | 415 | | | (607) | | | 291,071 | | | | | |
| Texas | 1,426,801 | | | 1,002,264 | | | 29.8 | % | | 302,964 | | | 2,871 | | | 820 | | | 541 | | | (1,496) | | | 305,700 | | | | | |
| West | 4,520,071 | | | 3,400,875 | | | 24.8 | % | | 809,213 | | | 2,228 | | | 2,361 | | | 41 | | | 674 | | | 814,517 | | | | | |
| Other (2) | 6,504 | | | 21,250 | | | (226.7) | % | | (33,207) | | | — | | | 5,673 | | | (6,699) | | | (3,310) | | | (37,543) | | | | | |
Totals | $ | 10,871,645 | | | 8,088,235 | | | 25.6 | % | | 1,918,010 | | | 12,261 | | | 13,024 | | | (6,253) | | | 8,613 | | | 1,945,655 | | | | | |
(1)Net margins on sales of homes include selling, general and administrative expenses.
(2)Negative gross and net margins were due to period costs and impairments in Urban divisions that impact costs of homes sold without sufficient sales of homes revenue to offset those costs.
Summary of Homebuilding Data
Deliveries:
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| Three Months Ended |
| Homes | | Dollar Value (In thousands) | | Average Sales Price |
| May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| East | 5,198 | | | 4,480 | | | $ | 2,225,725 | | | 1,560,934 | | | $ | 428,000 | | | 348,000 | |
| Central | 2,944 | | | 2,761 | | | 1,283,763 | | | 1,093,190 | | | 436,000 | | | 396,000 | |
| Texas | 3,288 | | | 2,747 | | | 1,093,533 | | | 790,391 | | | 333,000 | | | 288,000 | |
| West | 5,110 | | | 4,502 | | | 3,367,261 | | | 2,543,263 | | | 659,000 | | | 565,000 | |
| Other | 9 | | | 3 | | | 9,159 | | | 2,857 | | | 1,018,000 | | | 952,000 | |
| Total | 16,549 | | | 14,493 | | | $ | 7,979,441 | | | 5,990,635 | | | $ | 483,000 | | | 414,000 | |
Of the total homes delivered listed above, 44 homes with a dollar value of $15.8 million and an average sales price of $358,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 31 home deliveries with a dollar value of $9.9 million and an average sales price of $319,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2021.
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| Six Months Ended |
| Homes | | Dollar Value (In thousands) | | Average Sales Price |
| May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| East | 9,280 | | | 8,400 | | | $ | 3,898,097 | | | 2,912,235 | | | $ | 420,000 | | | 347,000 | |
| Central | 5,465 | | | 5,180 | | | 2,389,692 | | | 2,019,628 | | | 437,000 | | | 390,000 | |
| Texas | 5,825 | | | 5,096 | | | 1,899,163 | | | 1,426,802 | | | 326,000 | | | 280,000 | |
| West | 8,502 | | | 8,124 | | | 5,509,465 | | | 4,520,071 | | | 648,000 | | | 556,000 | |
| Other | 15 | | | 7 | | | 14,161 | | | 6,504 | | | 944,000 | | | 929,000 | |
| Total | 29,087 | | | 26,807 | | | $ | 13,710,578 | | | 10,885,240 | | | $ | 472,000 | | | 406,000 | |
Of the total homes delivered listed above, 69 homes with a dollar value of $25.1 million and an average sales price of $364,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 43 home deliveries with a dollar value of $13.6 million and an average sales price of $316,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2021.
New Orders (1):
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| Three Months Ended |
| Active Communities | | Homes | | Dollar Value (In thousands) | | Average Sales Price |
| May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| East | 354 | | | 351 | | | 5,973 | | | 5,351 | | | $ | 2,753,770 | | | 1,987,929 | | | $ | 461,000 | | | 372,000 | |
| Central | 315 | | | 297 | | | 3,576 | | | 3,416 | | | 1,663,354 | | | 1,399,730 | | | 465,000 | | | 410,000 | |
| Texas | 205 | | | 232 | | | 3,375 | | | 3,250 | | | 1,189,263 | | | 1,000,013 | | | 352,000 | | | 308,000 | |
| West | 348 | | | 342 | | | 4,858 | | | 5,135 | | | 3,482,679 | | | 3,172,569 | | | 717,000 | | | 618,000 | |
| Other | 3 | | | 3 | | | 10 | | | 5 | | | 9,203 | | | 5,146 | | | 920,000 | | | 1,029,000 | |
| Total | 1,225 | | | 1,225 | | | 17,792 | | | 17,157 | | | $ | 9,098,269 | | | 7,565,387 | | | $ | 511,000 | | | 441,000 | |
Of the total homes listed above, 60 homes with a dollar value of $30.8 million and an average sales price of $514,000 represent homes in seven active communities from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 32 homes with a dollar value of $9.9 million and an average sales price of $373,000 in four active communities for the three months ended May 31, 2021.
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| Six Months Ended |
| Homes | | Dollar Value (In thousands) | | Average Sales Price |
| May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| East | 10,883 | | | 10,165 | | | $ | 4,886,826 | | | 3,688,041 | | | $ | 449,000 | | | 363,000 | |
| Central | 6,688 | | | 6,742 | | | 3,065,492 | | | 2,733,356 | | | 458,000 | | | 405,000 | |
| Texas | 6,141 | | | 6,025 | | | 2,111,048 | | | 1,812,182 | | | 344,000 | | | 301,000 | |
| West | 9,812 | | | 9,787 | | | 6,818,611 | | | 5,864,964 | | | 695,000 | | | 599,000 | |
| Other | 15 | | | 8 | | | 13,831 | | | 8,121 | | | 922,000 | | | 1,015,000 | |
| Total | 33,539 | | | 32,727 | | | $ | 16,895,808 | | | 14,106,664 | | | $ | 504,000 | | | 431,000 | |
Of the total new orders listed above, 104 homes with a dollar value of $48.2 million and an average sales price of $463,000 represent new orders from unconsolidated entities for the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 67 new orders with a dollar value of $23.5 million and an average sales price of $351,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2021.
(1)Homes represent the number of new sales contracts executed with homebuyers, net of cancellations, during the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021.
Backlog: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| At |
| Homes | | Dollar Value (In thousands) | | Average Sales Price |
| May 31, | | May 31, | | May 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| East | 9,882 | | | 7,778 | | | $ | 4,566,295 | | | 3,086,740 | | | $ | 462,000 | | | 397,000 | |
| Central | 6,381 | | | 5,933 | | | 3,010,596 | | | 2,475,900 | | | 472,000 | | | 417,000 | |
| Texas | 4,582 | | | 3,752 | | | 1,665,155 | | | 1,209,965 | | | 363,000 | | | 322,000 | |
| West | 7,775 | | | 7,275 | | | 5,444,307 | | | 4,258,324 | | | 700,000 | | | 585,000 | |
| Other | 4 | | | 3 | | | 3,611 | | | 3,465 | | | 903,000 | | | 1,155,000 | |
| Total | 28,624 | | | 24,741 | | | $ | 14,689,964 | | | 11,034,394 | | | $ | 513,000 | | | 446,000 | |
Of the total homes in backlog listed above, 114 homes with a backlog dollar value of $51.7 million and an average sales price of $453,000 represent the backlog from unconsolidated entities at May 31, 2022, compared to 62 homes with a backlog dollar value of $21.4 million and an average sales price of $345,000 at May 31, 2021. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, we acquired 347 homes and 54 homes in backlog in the East and Central Homebuilding segment, respectively.
Backlog represents the number of homes under sales contracts. Homes are sold using sales contracts, which are generally accompanied by sales deposits. In some instances, purchasers are permitted to cancel sales if they fail to qualify for financing or under certain other circumstances. Various state and federal laws and regulations may sometimes give purchasers a right to cancel homes in backlog. We do not recognize revenue on homes under sales contracts until the sales are closed and title passes to the new homeowners.
Three Months Ended May 31, 2022 versus Three Months Ended May 31, 2021
Homebuilding East: Revenues from home sales increased in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all the states in the segment except in New Jersey and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states of the segment. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in the number of active communities. The decrease in the number of home deliveries in New Jersey was primarily due to a decrease in the number of active communities due to the timing of opening and
closing of communities as a result of supply chain disruptions. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. In the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was partially offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding Central: Revenues from home sales increased in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all the states in the segment except in North Carolina and Virginia, and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states in the segment except in Georgia, Maryland and Tennessee. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in active communities. The decrease in the number of home deliveries in North Carolina and Virginia was primarily due to a decrease in the number of deliveries per active community due to the timing of opening and closing of communities as a result of supply chain disruptions. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. The decrease in the average sales price of homes delivered in Georgia, Maryland and Tennessee was primarily driven by a change in product mix due to a higher percentage of deliveries in lower-priced communities. In the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding Texas: Revenues from home sales increased in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in deliveries per active community over the same period last year. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. In the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding West: Revenues from home sales increased in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all the states in the segment except in Utah, and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states in the segment. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in deliveries per active community over the same period last year. The decrease in the number of home deliveries in Utah was primarily due to a decrease in the number of deliveries per active community due to the timing of opening and closing of communities as a result of supply chain disruptions. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. In the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Six Months Ended May 31, 2022 versus Six Months Ended May 31, 2021
Homebuilding East: Revenues from home sales increased in the six months ended May 31, 2022 compared to the six months ended May 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and an increase the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states in the segment. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in the number of active communities. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. In the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was partially offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding Central: Revenues from home sales increased in the six months ended May 31, 2022 compared to the six months ended May 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all the states in the segment except in North Carolina and Virginia, and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states of the segment except in Georgia and Tennessee. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in active communities. The decrease in the number of home deliveries in North Carolina and Virginia was primarily due to a decrease in the number of deliveries per active community due to the timing of opening and closing of communities as a result of supply chain disruptions. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. The decrease in the average sales price of homes delivered in Georgia and Tennessee was primarily driven by a change in product mix due to a higher percentage of deliveries in lower-priced communities. In the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was less than offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries was slightly down year over year while land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding Texas: Revenues from home sales increased in the six months ended May 31, 2022 compared to the six months ended May 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered. The increase in the number of home deliveries was primarily driven by an increase in deliveries per active community over the same period last year. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due
to favorable market conditions. In the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Homebuilding West: Revenues from home sales increased in the six months ended May 31, 2022 compared to the six months ended May 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of home deliveries in all the states in the segment except in Arizona, Nevada and Utah, and an increase in the average sales price of homes delivered in all the states in the segment. The decrease in the number of home deliveries in Arizona, Nevada and Utah was primarily due to a decrease in the number of deliveries per active community due to the timing of opening and closing of communities as a result of supply chain disruptions. The increase in the average sales price of homes delivered was primarily due to favorable market conditions. In the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margin percentage on home deliveries improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat.
Financial Services Segment
Our Financial Services reportable segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of our homes. The segment also originates and sells into securitizations commercial mortgage loans through its LMF Commercial business. Our Financial Services segment sells substantially all of the residential loans it originates within a short period in the secondary mortgage market, the majority of which are sold on a servicing released, non-recourse basis. After the loans are sold, we retain potential liability for possible claims by purchasers that we breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreements.
The following table sets forth selected financial and operational information related to the residential mortgage and title activities of our Financial Services segment: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Dollar value of mortgages originated | $ | 3,507,000 | | | 3,186,000 | | | 6,267,000 | | | 5,947,000 | |
| Number of mortgages originated | 9,200 | | | 9,500 | | | 16,500 | | | 17,900 | |
| Mortgage capture rate of Lennar homebuyers | 69 | % | | 74 | % | | 71 | % | | 75 | % |
| Number of title and closing service transactions | 17,400 | | | 17,100 | | | 31,100 | | | 32,100 | |
At May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the carrying value of Financial Services' commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") was $155.8 million and $157.8 million, respectively. Details of these securities and related debt are within Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Multifamily Segment
We have been actively involved, primarily through unconsolidated funds and joint ventures, in the development, construction and property management of multifamily rental properties. Our Multifamily segment focuses on developing a geographically diversified portfolio of institutional quality multifamily rental properties in select U.S. markets.
The following tables provide information related to our investment in the Multifamily segment:
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| Balance Sheets | | | |
| (In thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 |
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| Multifamily investments in unconsolidated entities | $ | 638,559 | | | 654,029 | |
| Lennar's net investment in Multifamily | 934,022 | | | 976,676 | |
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| Statement of Operations | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Number of operating properties/investments sold through joint ventures | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | |
| Lennar's share of gains on the sale of operating properties/investments | $ | — | | | 14,784 | | | — | | | 14,784 | |
Lennar Other Segment
Lennar Other primarily includes strategic investments in technology companies, primarily managed by our LENX subsidiary, and fund interests we retained when we sold the Rialto Capital Management ("Rialto") asset and investment management platform in 2018. At May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, we had $1.0 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, of assets in our Lennar Other segment, which included investments in unconsolidated entities of $325.3 million and $346.3 million, respectively. The investments in equity securities of Blend Labs, Inc. ("Blend Labs"), Hippo Holdings, Inc. ("Hippo"), Opendoor, Inc. ("Opendoor"), SmartRent, Inc. ("SmartRent"), Sonder Holdings, Inc. ("Sonder"), and Sunnova Energy International, Inc. ("Sunnova") are held at market and will therefore change depending on the value of our share holdings in those entities on the last day of each quarter. The following is a detail of Lennar Other unrealized gains (losses) from technology investments:
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| May 31, | | May 31, |
| (In thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Blend Labs (BLND) mark-to-market | $ | (13,550) | | | — | | | (20,992) | | | — | |
| Hippo (HIPO) mark-to-market | (37,946) | | | — | | | (162,403) | | | — | |
| Opendoor (OPEN) mark-to-market | (20,999) | | | (234,290) | | | (164,360) | | | 235,455 | |
| SmartRent (SMRT) mark-to-market | (3,950) | | | — | | | (48,313) | | | — | |
| Sonder (SOND) mark-to-market | (1,626) | | | — | | | (2,132) | | | — | |
| Sunnova (NOVA) mark-to-market | 106 | | | (38,335) | | | (74,935) | | | (38,335) | |
| Lennar Other unrealized gains (losses) from technology investments | $ | (77,965) | | | (272,625) | | | (473,135) | | | 197,120 | |
(2) Financial Condition and Capital Resources
At May 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash related to our homebuilding, financial services, multifamily and other operations of $1.6 billion, compared to $3.0 billion at November 30, 2021 and $2.8 billion at May 31, 2021.
We finance all of our activities, including homebuilding, financial services, multifamily, other and general operating needs, primarily with cash generated from our operations, debt issuances and cash borrowed under our warehouse lines of credit and our unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). At May 31, 2022, we had $1.3 billion of homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings under our $2.575 billion revolving credit facility, thereby providing $3.9 billion of available capacity.
Operating Cash Flow Activities
During the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, cash provided by operating activities totaled $53 million and $718 million, respectively. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, cash provided by operating activities was impacted primarily by our net earnings, gross of Lennar Other mark-to-market loss on our publicly trade technology investments and other loss of $483 million, a decrease in loans held-for-sale of $336 million primarily related to the sale of loans originated by our Financial Services segment, an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of $277 million and a decrease in receivables of $126 million primarily related to a decrease in Financial Services' receivables, net, which are loans sold to investors for which we have not been paid. This was partially offset by an increase in inventories due to strategic land purchases, land development and construction costs of $3.1 billion.
During the six months ended May 31, 2021, cash provided by operating activities was impacted primarily by our net earnings, a decrease in loans held-for-sale of $444 million primarily related to the sale of loans originated by our Financial Services segment, an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of $185 million, and a decrease in receivables of $118 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories due to strategic land purchases, and land development and construction costs of $1.6 billion.
Investing Cash Flow Activities
During the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, cash used in investing activities totaled $65 million and $50 million, respectively. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, our cash used in investing activities was primarily due to cash contributions of $261 million to unconsolidated entities, which included (1) $197 million to Homebuilding unconsolidated entities (2) $53 million to Lennar Other unconsolidated entities and (3) $11 million to Multifamily unconsolidated entities. In addition, we had $79 million of purchases of investment securities related to strategic technology investments included in the Lennar Other segment. This was partially offset by distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities of $239 million, which primarily included (1) $156 million from Multifamily unconsolidated entities, (2) $67 million from Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, and (3) $16 million from our Lennar Other unconsolidated entities.
During the six months ended May 31, 2021, our cash used in investing activities was primarily due to cash contributions of $282 million to unconsolidated entities, which included (1) $178.6 million to Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, (2) $57.8 million to Multifamily unconsolidated entities, and (3) $45.8 million to the strategic technology investments included in the Lennar Other segment. This was partially offset by distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities of $231.5 million, which primarily included (1) $134.2 million from Homebuilding unconsolidated entities, (2) $80.1 million from Multifamily unconsolidated entities, and (3) $17.2 million from the unconsolidated Rialto real estate funds included in our Lennar Other segment.
Financing Cash Flow Activities
During the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, cash used in financing activities totaled $1.4 billion and $818 million, respectively. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, cash used in financing activities was primarily due to (1) $404 million of net repayments under our Financial Services' warehouse facilities, which included the LMF Commercial warehouse repurchase facilities; (2) $906 million of repurchases of our common stock, which included $847 million of repurchases under our repurchase program and $58 million of repurchases related to our equity compensation plan; and (3) $221 million of dividend payments. These were partially offset by $210 million of net proceeds from liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned due to activity with land banks.
During the six months ended May 31, 2021, cash used in financing activities was primarily impacted by (1) $535.7 million of net repayments under our Financial Services' warehouse facilities, which included the LMF Commercial warehouse repurchase facilities; (2) $156.3 million of dividend payments; and (3) repurchases of our common stock for $173.6 million, which included $141.6 million of repurchases under our repurchase program and $32.1 million of repurchases related to our equity compensation plan. These were partially offset by $301.9 million of proceeds from liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned due to land sales to land banks.
Debt to total capital ratios are financial measures commonly used in the homebuilding industry and are presented to assist in understanding the leverage of our homebuilding operations. Homebuilding debt to total capital and net Homebuilding debt to total capital are calculated as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 | | May 31, 2021 |
| Homebuilding debt | $ | 4,645,791 | | | 4,652,338 | | | 5,894,342 | |
| Stockholders’ equity | 21,598,255 | | | 20,816,425 | | | 19,576,108 | |
| Total capital | $ | 26,244,046 | | | 25,468,763 | | | 25,470,450 | |
| Homebuilding debt to total capital | 17.7 | % | | 18.3 | % | | 23.1 | % |
| Homebuilding debt | $ | 4,645,791 | | | 4,652,338 | | | 5,894,342 | |
| Less: Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents | 1,314,741 | | | 2,735,213 | | | 2,581,583 | |
| Net Homebuilding debt | $ | 3,331,050 | | | 1,917,125 | | | 3,312,759 | |
| Net Homebuilding debt to total capital (1) | 13.4 | % | | 8.4 | % | | 14.5 | % |
(1)Net homebuilding debt to total capital is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net homebuilding debt (homebuilding debt less homebuilding cash and cash equivalents) divided by total capital (net homebuilding debt plus stockholders' equity). We believe the ratio of net homebuilding debt to total capital is a relevant and a useful financial measure to investors in understanding the leverage employed in homebuilding operations. However, because net homebuilding debt to total capital is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, this financial measure should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures prescribed by GAAP. Rather, this non-GAAP financial measure should be used to supplement our GAAP results.
At May 31, 2022, Homebuilding debt to total capital was lower compared to November 30, 2021, primarily as a result of an increase in stockholders' equity due to net earnings, partially offset by share repurchases. At May 31, 2022, Homebuilding debt to total capital was lower compared to May 31, 2021, primarily as a result of a decrease in Homebuilding debt due to debt pay downs and an increase in stockholders' equity due to net earnings, partially offset by share repurchases.
We are continually exploring various types of transactions to manage our leverage and liquidity positions, take advantage of market opportunities and increase our revenues and earnings. These transactions may include the issuance of additional indebtedness, the repurchase of our outstanding indebtedness, the repurchase of our common stock, the acquisition of homebuilders and other companies, the purchase or sale of assets or lines of business, the issuance of common stock or securities convertible into shares of common stock, and/or the pursuit of other financing alternatives. In connection with some of our non-homebuilding businesses, we are also considering other types of transactions such as sales, restructurings, joint ventures, spin-offs or initial public offerings as we continue to move back towards being a pure play homebuilding company.
We have announced an intention to spin-off to our stockholders our asset management businesses (Lennar Multifamily and Lennar Single Family Rental) and some of our other non-core assets. We expect the spin-off to take place by the end of 2022.
Our Homebuilding senior notes and other debts payable as well as letters of credit and surety bonds are summarized within Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Our Homebuilding average debt outstanding and the average rates of interest was as follows:
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| Six Months Ended |
| May 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Homebuilding average debt outstanding | $ | 5,087,360 | | | $ | 5,981,490 | |
| Average interest rate | 4.6 | % | | 4.9 | % |
| Interest incurred | $ | 121,732 | | | 142,517 | |
In May 2022, we amended the credit agreement governing our unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility") to increase the commitment from $2.5 billion to $2.575 billion and extended the maturity to May 2027, except for $350 million which matures in April 2024. The Credit Facility has a $425 million accordion feature, subject to additional commitments, thus the maximum borrowings are $3.0 billion. The proceeds available under the Credit Facility, which are subject to specified conditions for borrowing, may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The credit agreement also provides that up to $500 million in commitments may be used for letters of credit. Under our Credit Facility agreement, we are required to maintain a minimum consolidated tangible net worth, a maximum leverage ratio and either a liquidity or an interest coverage ratio. These ratios are calculated per the Credit Facility agreement, which involves adjustments to GAAP financial measures. We believe we were in compliance with our debt covenants as of May 31, 2022. The following summarizes our debt covenant requirements and our actual levels or ratios with respect to those covenants as calculated per the Credit Facility agreement as of May 31, 2022: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | Covenant Level | | Level Achieved as of
May 31, 2022 |
| Minimum net worth test | $ | 10,919,391 | | | 15,123,049 | |
| Maximum leverage ratio | 65.0 | % | | 19.5 | % |
| Liquidity test | 1.00 | | | 15.15 | |
Financial Services Warehouse Facilities
Our Financial Services segment uses the residential warehouse facilities to finance its residential lending activities until the mortgage loans are sold to investors and the proceeds are collected. The facilities are non-recourse to us and are expected to be renewed or replaced with other facilities when they mature. The LMF Commercial facilities finance LMF Commercial loan origination and securitization activities and were secured by up to an 80% interest in the originated commercial loans financed. These facilities and the related borrowings and collateral are detailed in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Changes in Capital Structure
In October 2021, the Board of Directors authorized an increase to our stock repurchase program to enable us to repurchase up to the lesser of an additional $1 billion in value, or 25 million in shares, of our outstanding Class A or Class B common stock. As a result of prior authorizations being almost exhausted, in March 2022, our Board of Directors approved an additional authorization for us to repurchase up to the lesser of $2 billion in value, or 30 million in shares, of our outstanding Class A or Class B common stock. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date. The details of our Class A and Class B common stock repurchases under the authorized repurchase programs for the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021 are included in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the six months ended May 31, 2022, treasury stock decreased due to our retirement of 46.7 million and 2.8 million treasury shares of Class A and Class B common stock, respectively, as authorized by our Board of Directors. The retirement of Class A and Class B common stock in treasury resulted in a reclass between treasury shares and additional paid-in capital within stockholders' equity. This decrease in treasury shares was partially offset by our repurchase of 8.2 million and 1.1 million shares of Class A and Class B common stock, respectively, through our stock repurchase program. During the six months ended May 31, 2021, treasury shares increased due to our repurchase of 1.9 million shares of Class A and Class B common stock primarily due to our repurchase of 1.5 million shares of Class A and Class B common stock through our stock repurchase program.
On June 22, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share on both our Class A and Class B common stock, payable on July 21, 2022 to holders of record at the close of business on July 7, 2022. On May 10, 2022, we paid cash dividends of $0.375 per share on both our Class A and Class B common stock to holders of record at the close of business on April 26, 2022, as declared by our Board of Directors on April 12, 2022. We approved and paid cash dividends of $0.250 per share for each of the four quarters of 2021 on both its Class A and Class B common stock.
Based on our current financial condition and credit relationships, we believe that our operations and borrowing resources will provide for our current and long-term capital requirements at our anticipated levels of activity.
Supplemental Financial Information
Currently, certain of our 100% owned subsidiaries, which are primarily homebuilding subsidiaries, are guaranteeing all our senior notes. The guarantees are full and unconditional.
The indentures governing our senior notes require that, if any of our 100% owned subsidiaries, other than our finance company subsidiaries and foreign subsidiaries, directly or indirectly guarantee at least $75 million principal amount of debt of Lennar Corporation (other than senior notes), those subsidiaries must also guarantee Lennar Corporation’s obligations with regard to its senior notes. Included in the following tables as part of “Obligors” together with Lennar Corporation are subsidiary entities that are not finance company subsidiaries or foreign subsidiaries and were guaranteeing the senior notes because at May 31, 2022 they were guaranteeing Lennar Corporation's letter of credit facilities and its Credit Facility, disclosed in Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The guarantees are full, unconditional and joint and several and the guarantor subsidiaries are 100% directly or indirectly owned by Lennar Corporation. A subsidiary's guarantee of Lennar senior notes will be suspended at any time when it is not directly or indirectly guaranteeing at least $75 million principal amount of debt of Lennar Corporation (other than senior notes), and a subsidiary will be released from its guarantee and any other obligations it may have regarding the senior notes if all or substantially all its assets, or all of its capital stock, are sold or otherwise disposed.
Supplemental information for the Obligors, which excludes non-guarantor subsidiaries and intercompany transactions, at May 31, 2022 is included in the following tables. Intercompany balances and transactions within the Obligors have been eliminated and amounts attributable to the Obligors' investment in consolidated subsidiaries that have not issued or guaranteed the senior notes have been excluded. Amounts due from and transactions with nonobligor subsidiaries and related parties are separately disclosed:
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| (In thousands) | May 31, 2022 | | November 30, 2021 | | | | | | |
| Due from non-guarantor subsidiaries | $ | 15,629,491 | | | 4,187,044 | | | | | | | |
| Equity method investments | 1,031,783 | | | 937,920 | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | 34,808,404 | | | 30,750,296 | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | 9,990,538 | | | 9,631,796 | | | | | | | |
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| Six Months Ended |
| (In thousands) | May 31, 2022 |
| Total revenues | $ | 12,489,613 | |
| Operating earnings | 2,719,162 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | 2,475,436 | |
| Net earnings attributable to Lennar | 1,862,647 | |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Homebuilding: Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
As of May 31, 2022, we had equity investments in 47 active homebuilding and land unconsolidated entities (of which three had recourse debt, 14 had non-recourse debt and 30 had no debt) compared to 41 active homebuilding and land unconsolidated entities at November 30, 2021. Historically, we have invested in unconsolidated entities that acquired and developed land (1) for our homebuilding operations or for sale to third parties or (2) for the construction of homes for sale to third-party homebuyers. Through these entities, we have primarily sought to reduce and share our risk by limiting the amount of our capital invested in land, while obtaining access to potential future homesites and allowing us to participate in strategic ventures. The use of these entities also, in some instances, has enabled us to acquire land to which we could not otherwise obtain access, or could not obtain access on as favorable terms, without the participation of a strategic partner. Participants in these joint ventures have been land owners/developers, other homebuilders and financial or strategic partners. Joint ventures with land owners/developers have given us access to homesites owned or controlled by our partners. Joint ventures with other homebuilders have provided us with the ability to bid jointly with our partners for large land parcels. Joint ventures with financial partners have allowed us to combine our homebuilding expertise with access to our partners’ capital. Joint ventures with strategic partners have allowed us to combine our homebuilding expertise with the specific expertise (e.g. commercial or infill experience) of our partners. Each joint venture is governed by an executive committee consisting of members from the partners. Details regarding these investments, balances and debt are included in Note 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the principal maturities of our Homebuilding unconsolidated entities ("JVs") debt as per current debt arrangements as of May 31, 2022. It does not represent estimates of future cash payments that will be made to reduce debt balances. Many JV loans have extension options in the loan agreements that would allow the loans to be extended into future years. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Principal Maturities of Unconsolidated JVs by Period |
| (In thousands) | | | Total JV Debt | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | Thereafter | | Other |
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| Debt without recourse to Lennar | | | $ | 1,222,548 | | | 83,023 | | | 108,857 | | | 374,337 | | | 656,331 | | | — | |
| Land seller and other debt | | | 13,508 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13,508 | |
| Maximum recourse debt exposure to Lennar | | | 3,303 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,303 | | | — | |
| Debt issuance costs | | | (13,828) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (13,828) | |
| Total | | | $ | 1,225,531 | | | 83,023 | | | 108,857 | | | 374,337 | | | 659,634 | | | (320) | |
Multifamily: Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
At May 31, 2022, Multifamily had equity investments in 19 unconsolidated entities that are engaged in multifamily residential developments (of which 12 had non-recourse debt and 7 had no debt), compared to 17 unconsolidated entities at November 30, 2021. We invest in unconsolidated entities that acquire and develop land to construct multifamily rental properties. Through these entities, we are focusing on developing a geographically diversified portfolio of institutional quality multifamily rental properties in select U.S. markets. Initially, we participated in building multifamily developments and selling them soon after they were completed. Recently, however, we have been focused on developing properties with the intention of retaining them. Participants in these joint ventures have been financial partners. Joint ventures with financial partners have allowed us to combine our development and construction expertise with access to our partners’ capital. Each joint venture is governed by an operating agreement that provides significant substantive participating voting rights on major decisions to our partners.
The Multifamily segment includes LMV I, LMV II and a new Multifamily Fund, which are long-term multifamily development investment vehicles involved in the development, construction and property management of class-A multifamily assets. Details of each as of and during the six months ended May 31, 2022 are included in Note 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
We regularly monitor the results of both our Homebuilding and Multifamily unconsolidated joint ventures and any trends that may affect their future liquidity or results of operations. We also monitor the performance of joint ventures in which we have investments on a regular basis to assess compliance with debt covenants. For those joint ventures not in compliance with the debt covenants, we evaluate and assess possible impairment of our investment. We believe all of the joint ventures were in compliance with applicable debt covenants at May 31, 2022.
The following table summarizes the principal maturities of our Multifamily unconsolidated entities debt as per current debt arrangements as of May 31, 2022. It does not represent estimates of future cash payments that will be made to reduce debt balances.
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| | | Principal Maturities of Unconsolidated JVs by Period |
| (In thousands) | | | Total JV Debt | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | Thereafter | | Other |
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| Debt without recourse to Lennar | | | $ | 3,962,022 | | | 347,265 | | | 1,230,742 | | | 893,349 | | | 1,490,666 | | | — | |
| Debt issuance costs | | | (23,426) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (23,426) | |
| Total | | | $ | 3,938,596 | | | 347,265 | | | 1,230,742 | | | 893,349 | | | 1,490,666 | | | (23,426) | |
Lennar Other: Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
As part of the sale of the Rialto investment and asset management platform in 2018, we retained our ability to receive a portion of payments with regard to carried interests if funds meet specified performance thresholds. We periodically receive advance distributions related to the carried interests in order to cover income tax obligations resulting from allocations of taxable income to the carried interests. These distributions are not subject to clawbacks but will reduce future carried interest payments to which we become entitled from the applicable funds and have been recorded as revenues. Our investment in the Rialto funds and investment vehicles totaled $200.1 million and $200.6 million as of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively.
As of May 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, we had strategic technology investments in unconsolidated entities of $123.7 million and $145.6 million, respectively. Our strategic technology investments through LENX business help to enhance the homebuying and home ownership experience, and help us stay at the forefront of homebuilding innovation.
We own an approximately 40% interest in FivePoint Holdings, LLC., a NYSE listed company, and companies it manages, which own three large multi-use properties in California.
We manage, and have an investment in, Upward America Fund, which purchases single family homes and operates them as rental properties.
Option Contracts
We often obtain access to land through option contracts, which generally enable us to control portions of properties owned by third parties (including land funds) and unconsolidated entities until we have determined whether to exercise the options.
The table below indicates the number of homesites owned and homesites to which we had access through option contracts with third parties ("optioned") or unconsolidated JVs (i.e., controlled homesites): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Controlled Homesites | | | | | | Years of |
| May 31, 2022 | Optioned | | JVs | | Total | | Owned Homesites | | Total Homesites | | Supply Owned (1) |
| East | 109,986 | | | — | | | 109,986 | | | 54,610 | | | 164,596 | | | |
| Central | 42,281 | | | — | | | 42,281 | | | 41,674 | | | 83,955 | | | |
| Texas | 90,443 | | | — | | | 90,443 | | | 44,388 | | | 134,831 | | | |
| West | 70,434 | | | — | | | 70,434 | | | 49,997 | | | 120,431 | | | |
| Other | — | | | 5,758 | | | 5,758 | | | 2,028 | | | 7,786 | | | |
| Total homesites | 313,144 | | | 5,758 | | | 318,902 | | | 192,697 | | | 511,599 | | | 3.1 | |
| % of total homesites | | | | | 62 | % | | 38 | % | | | | |
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| Controlled Homesites | | | | | | Years of |
| May 31, 2021 | Optioned | | JVs | | Total | | Owned Homesites | | Total Homesites | | Supply Owned (1) |
| East | 55,537 | | | 5,750 | | | 61,287 | | | 55,218 | | | 116,505 | | | |
| Central | 24,283 | | | 92 | | | 24,375 | | | 41,816 | | | 66,191 | | | |
| Texas | 43,447 | | | — | | | 43,447 | | | 38,332 | | | 81,779 | | | |
| West | 52,347 | | | 3,444 | | | 55,791 | | | 51,336 | | | 107,127 | | | |
| Other | 4 | | | 7,569 | | | 7,573 | | | 2,235 | | | 9,808 | | | |
| Total homesites | 175,618 | | | 16,855 | | | 192,473 | | | 188,937 | | | 381,410 | | | 3.3 | |
| % of total homesites | | | | | 50 | % | | 50 | % | | | | |
(1)Based on trailing twelve months of home deliveries.
Details on option contracts and related consolidated inventory not owned and exposure are included in Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Our contractual obligations and commercial commitments have not changed materially from those reported in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021. There were no outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility as of May 31, 2022.
(3) Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under Item 1 of this Report for a discussion of recently adopted accounting pronouncements.
(4) Critical Accounting Policies
We believe that there have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during the six months ended May 31, 2022 as compared to those we disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended November 30, 2021. While our critical accounting policies have not significantly changed during the six months ended May 31, 2022, the following provides additional disclosures about our revenue recognition accounting policy.
Revenue Recognition
Homebuilding revenues and related profits from sales of homes are recognized at the time of the closing of a sale, when title to and possession of the property are transferred to the homebuyer. We typically offer sales incentives to homebuyers that consist primarily of price discounts on individual homes, financing incentives and optional upgrades (such as upgraded appliances, cabinetry and flooring) without charge. These incentives are accounted for as a reduction in the sales price of the homes. The optional upgrades may be the only sales incentive offered for a particular home, or they may be offered collectively with a discount on the base price of the home. The cost we include for the optional upgrades is included in our cost of home
sales. Because the upgrades are provided without additional charge, no revenue is recognized related to the upgrade(s). See Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.