Forestar Group Inc · NYSE:FOR

Forestar — Q3 2009 Earnings Presentation

20 slides from Forestar's earnings presentation, Nov 4, 2009

  1. Slide 1: Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

    Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results November 4, 2009

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements reflect management's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risk and uncertainties. We note that a variety of factors and unc

  3. Slide 3: Third Quarter 2009 Value Creation Highlights

    Third Quarter 2009 Value Creation Highlights Sold 20,000 acres - $39.5 millionReceived $20.3 million in reimbursements from Cibolo Canyons special public improvement districtLeased 10,795 net mineral acres - $15.8 millionReduced investment in development and lowered costs by $58.8 million YTD 3rd Qt

  4. Slide 4: Third Quarter 2009 Results

    Third Quarter 2009 Results 4 ($ in Millions, except per share data) 3rd Qtr 2009 3rd Qtr 2008 2nd Qtr 2009 Net Income $19.5 $ 0.9 $50.9 Earnings Per Share - Diluted $0.54 $0.02 $1.41 3rd Qtr. 2009 results include a gain of $0.45 per share (after-tax) from the sale of 20,000 acres of timberland for a

  5. Slide 5: Segment Earnings

    Segment Earnings 5 5 3rd Qtr 2009 real estate segment earnings include ($4.7) million in impairment charges principally associated with a condominium project located in Austin, Texas and two joint venture projects located in Tampa, Florida3rd Qtr 2009 mineral resources segment earnings include $15.8

  6. Slide 6: 3rd Qtr 2009 Results and Key Performance Indicators

    3rd Qtr 2009 Results and Key Performance Indicators

  7. Slide 7: Real Estate Segment KPI's

    Real Estate Segment KPI's 7 7 * Includes 100% of venture activity

  8. Slide 8: Real Estate Pipeline - 3rd Qtr 2009

    Real Estate Pipeline - 3rd Qtr 2009 Note: Estimated acres and lots may vary Real Estate Undeveloped In Entitlement Process Entitled Developed and Under Development Total Acres* Undeveloped Land Owned 200,148 206,901 Ventures 6,753 206,901 Residential Owned 26,928 7,929 675 42,557 Ventures 1,080 4,58

  9. Slide 9: Cibolo Canyons - San Antonio, Texas

    Cibolo Canyons - San Antonio, Texas * Investment, lot and acre sales project to date as of 3rd Qtr 2009 9 Investment* Forestar Economics Progress $45 million Residential Lot Sales ~1,700 total lots 580 lots sold* $45 million Commercial Acre Sales~145 total commercial acres 64 acres sold* $45 million

  10. Slide 10: Mineral Resources Segment KPI's

    Mineral Resources Segment KPI's 10 10 * Includes 100% of venture activity 3rd Qtr 2009 mineral resources segment earnings include $15.8 million in lease bonus payments associated with leasing 10,795 net mineral acres

  11. Slide 11: Texas Mineral Assets

    Texas Mineral Assets 11 Tarrant Parker Hood Johnson Texas Mineral Acres Texas Mineral Acres Texas Mineral Acres County Net Acres* Trinity 47,000 Angelina 41,000 Houston 29,000 Anderson 24,000 Cherokee 23,000 Sabine 22,000 Red River 14,000 St. Augustine 13,000 Newton 13,000 Jasper 10,000 Other 8,000

  12. Slide 12: Louisiana Mineral Assets

    Louisiana Mineral Assets 12 Louisiana Mineral Acres Louisiana Mineral Acres Louisiana Mineral Acres Parish Net Acres* Beauregard 76,000 Vernon 21,000 Calcasieu 17,000 Allen 6,000 Other 1,000 Total 121,000 Held by ProductionLeasedAvailable for Lease * Net Acres calculated as gross surface acreage mul

  13. Slide 13: Fiber Resources Segment KPI's

    Fiber Resources Segment KPI's 13 13

  14. Slide 14: Near-Term Strategic Initiatives Update

    Near-Term Strategic Initiatives Update 14

  15. Slide 15: Maximizing Shareholder Value Strategy

    Maximizing Shareholder Value 15 Strategy Near-Term Strategic Initiatives Real EstateEntitlement and development Generate significant cash flow, principally from the sale of approximately 175,000 acres of HBU timberland Natural ResourcesValue realization Improve minerals transparency and disclosure G

  16. Slide 16: Land Sales Initiatives

    Land Sales Initiatives Institutional Sale #2 20,000 acres $1,975 per acre $39.5 million Institutional Sale #1 75,000 acres $1,600 per acre $120 million 16 Sale #1 Sale #2 Forestar has sold over 95,000 acres of timberland for almost $160 million since the announcement of our near-term strategic initi

  17. Slide 17: Reduced Investment in Development & Lower Costs

    Reduced Investment in Development & Lower Costs 17 Strategic Initiative Objective Progress Reduce Investment in Real Estate Development 75% Reduction in 2009* Lower Costs Reduce Operating and G&A expenses ($ in Millions) YTD 3rd Qtr. 2009 YTD 3rd Qtr. 2008 Change Net Investment in Development* $14.5

  18. Slide 18: Balance Sheet Leverage and Liquidity

    Balance Sheet Leverage and Liquidity 18 18 * Consolidated venture debt is principally non-recourse to Forestar In July 2009 we amended our senior credit facility to provide option for maturity extension through July 2012 Note: Income taxes associated with sale to St. Regis Paper Company, LLC, affili

  19. Slide 19: Maximizing Shareholder Value Strategy Progress

    Maximizing Shareholder Value Strategy Near-TermStrategic Initiatives Progress Real EstateEntitlement and development Generate significant cash flow, principally from sale of approximately 175,000 acres of HBU timberland 95,000 acres sold ~$160 million~80,000 acres actively marketedReduced debt $124

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