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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File Number 1-35796
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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TRI Pointe Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
Delaware
 
61-1763235
(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
19540 Jamboree Road, Suite 300
Irvine, California 92612
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (949438-1400
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
TPH
 
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company
 
 
Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
142,258,663 shares of the registrant's common stock were issued and outstanding as of July 12, 2019.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, references to “TRI Pointe”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our” (including in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto in this report) refer to TRI Pointe Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“TRI Pointe Group”) and its consolidated subsidiaries.



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TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
INDEX
June 30, 2019
 
 
 
Page
Number
 
 
 
Item 1.
3
 
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
Item 2.
35
 
 
 
Item 3.
58
 
 
 
Item 4.
58
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
59
 
 
 
Item 1A.
59
 
 
 
Item 2.
59
 
 
 
Item 6.
60
 
 
 
61


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
Financial Statements

TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
(unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
171,516

 
$
277,696

Receivables
58,370

 
51,592

Real estate inventories
3,253,601

 
3,216,059

Investments in unconsolidated entities
4,241

 
5,410

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
160,160

 
160,427

Deferred tax assets, net
64,671

 
67,768

Other assets
164,991

 
105,251

Total assets
$
3,877,550

 
$
3,884,203

Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
63,091

 
$
81,313

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
295,671

 
335,149

Loans payable
400,000

 

Senior notes, net
1,032,145

 
1,410,804

Total liabilities
1,790,907

 
1,827,266

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 

 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; no
   shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and
   December 31, 2018, respectively

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;
   142,258,663 and 141,661,713 shares issued and outstanding at
   June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
1,423

 
1,417

Additional paid-in capital
662,087

 
658,720

Retained earnings
1,423,120

 
1,396,787

Total stockholders’ equity
2,086,630

 
2,056,924

Noncontrolling interests
13

 
13

Total equity
2,086,643

 
2,056,937

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,877,550

 
$
3,884,203

 
See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
692,138

 
$
768,795

 
$
1,184,841

 
$
1,351,367

Land and lot sales revenue
5,183

 
1,518

 
6,212

 
1,741

Other operations revenue
637

 
599

 
1,235

 
1,197

Total revenues
697,958

 
770,912

 
1,192,288

 
1,354,305

Cost of home sales
574,684

 
604,096

 
996,220

 
1,054,598

Cost of land and lot sales
5,562

 
1,426

 
7,057

 
1,929

Other operations expense
627

 
589

 
1,217

 
1,191

Sales and marketing
47,065

 
45,744

 
86,054

 
84,027

General and administrative
36,854

 
36,483

 
75,451

 
73,297

Homebuilding income from operations
33,166

 
82,574

 
26,289

 
139,263

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated entities
(26
)
 
69

 
(51
)
 
(399
)
Other income (expense), net
153

 
(73
)
 
6,394

 
98

Homebuilding income before income taxes
33,293

 
82,570

 
32,632

 
138,962

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
756

 
391

 
1,058

 
674

Expenses
627

 
129

 
948

 
266

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities
1,972

 
1,984

 
2,747

 
2,986

Financial services income before income taxes
2,101

 
2,246

 
2,857

 
3,394

Income before income taxes
35,394

 
84,816

 
35,489

 
142,356

Provision for income taxes
(9,132
)
 
(21,136
)
 
(9,156
)
 
(35,796
)
Net income
$
26,262

 
$
63,680

 
$
26,333

 
$
106,560

Earnings per share
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.70

Diluted
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.70

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
142,244,166

 
151,983,886

 
142,055,766

 
151,725,651

Diluted
142,471,191

 
153,355,965

 
142,431,725

 
153,067,342

 
See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
 
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019
142,210,147

 
$
1,422

 
$
658,743

 
$
1,396,858

 
$
2,057,023

 
$
13

 
$
2,057,036

Net income

 

 

 
26,262

 
26,262

 

 
26,262

Shares issued under share-based awards
48,516

 
1

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units

 

 
(7
)
 

 
(7
)
 

 
(7
)
Stock-based compensation expense

 

 
3,351

 

 
3,351

 

 
3,351

Balance at June 30, 2019
142,258,663

 
$
1,423

 
$
662,087

 
$
1,423,120

 
$
2,086,630

 
$
13

 
$
2,086,643

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock (Note 1)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018
141,661,713

 
$
1,417

 
$
658,720

 
$
1,396,787

 
$
2,056,924

 
$
13

 
$
2,056,937

Net income

 

 

 
26,333

 
26,333

 

 
26,333

Shares issued under share-based awards
596,950

 
6

 
193

 

 
199

 

 
199

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units

 

 
(3,612
)
 

 
(3,612
)
 

 
(3,612
)
Stock-based compensation expense

 

 
6,786

 

 
6,786

 

 
6,786

Balance at June 30, 2019
142,258,663

 
$
1,423

 
$
662,087

 
$
1,423,120

 
$
2,086,630

 
$
13

 
$
2,086,643

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock (Note 1)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018
151,922,459

 
$
1,519

 
$
792,369

 
$
1,169,756

 
$
1,963,644

 
$
604

 
$
1,964,248

Net income

 

 

 
63,680

 
63,680

 

 
63,680

Shares issued under share-based awards
104,555

 
1

 
657

 

 
658

 

 
658

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 
3,720

 

 
3,720

 

 
3,720

Balance at June 30, 2018
152,027,014

 
$
1,520

 
$
796,746

 
$
1,233,436

 
$
2,031,702

 
$
604

 
$
2,032,306

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of
Shares of Common
Stock (Note 1)
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017
151,162,999

 
$
1,512

 
$
793,980

 
$
1,134,230

 
$
1,929,722

 
$
605

 
$
1,930,327

Cumulative effect of accounting change

 

 

 
(7,354
)
 
(7,354
)
 

 
(7,354
)
Net income

 

 

 
106,560

 
106,560

 

 
106,560

Shares issued under share-based awards
864,015

 
8

 
1,625

 

 
1,633

 

 
1,633

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units

 

 
(6,049
)
 

 
(6,049
)
 

 
(6,049
)
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 

 
7,190

 
 
 
7,190

 
 
 
7,190

Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Balance at June 30, 2018
152,027,014

 
$
1,520

 
$
796,746

 
$
1,233,436

 
$
2,031,702

 
$
604

 
$
2,032,306


See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.




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TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
26,333

 
$
106,560

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
11,561

 
12,579

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
(2,696
)
 
(2,587
)
Deferred income taxes, net
3,097

 
12,428

Amortization of stock-based compensation
6,786

 
7,190

Charges for impairments and lot option abandonments
5,490

 
857

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Real estate inventories
(50,700
)
 
(188,407
)
Receivables
(6,778
)
 
65,989

Other assets
(1,774
)
 
(2,792
)
Accounts payable
(18,221
)
 
16,066

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(80,964
)
 
(32,805
)
Returns on investments in unconsolidated entities, net
3,927

 
4,873

Net cash used in operating activities
(103,939
)
 
(49
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(13,142
)
 
(15,682
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
46

 
3

Investments in unconsolidated entities
(712
)
 
(1,178
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(13,808
)
 
(16,857
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings from debt
400,000

 

Repayment of debt
(381,895
)
 
(21,685
)
Debt issuance costs
(3,125
)
 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 
(1
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under share-based awards
199

 
1,633

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for share-based awards
(3,612
)
 
(6,049
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
11,567

 
(26,102
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(106,180
)
 
(43,008
)
Cash and cash equivalents–beginning of period
277,696

 
282,914

Cash and cash equivalents–end of period
$
171,516

 
$
239,906

 
See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 

1.
Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization
TRI Pointe is engaged in the design, construction and sale of innovative single-family attached and detached homes through its portfolio of six quality brands across nine states, including Maracay in Arizona, Pardee Homes in California and Nevada, Quadrant Homes in Washington, Trendmaker Homes in Texas, TRI Pointe Homes in California, Colorado and North Carolina and Winchester Homes in Maryland and Virginia.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), as contained within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. They should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation with respect to interim financial statements, have been included. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2019 due to seasonal variations and other factors.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TRI Pointe Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as other entities in which TRI Pointe Group has a controlling interest and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which TRI Pointe Group is the primary beneficiary.  The noncontrolling interests as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 represent the outside owners’ interests in the Company’s consolidated entities.  All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Topic 606 (“ASC 606”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, we apply the following steps to determine the timing and amount of revenue to recognize: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
Home sales revenue
We generate the majority of our total revenues from home sales, which consists of our core business operation of building and delivering completed homes to homebuyers. Home sales revenue and related profit is generally recognized when title to and possession of the home is transferred to the homebuyer at the home closing date. Our performance obligation to deliver the agreed-upon home is generally satisfied in less than one year from the original contract date. Included in home sales revenue are forfeited deposits, which occur when homebuyers cancel home purchase contracts that include a nonrefundable deposit. Both revenue from forfeited deposits and deferred revenue resulting from uncompleted performance obligations existing at the time we deliver new homes to our homebuyers are immaterial.
Land and lot sales revenue
Historically, we have generated land and lot sales revenue from a small number of transactions, although in some years we have realized a significant amount of revenue and gross margin. We do not expect our future land and lot sales revenue to

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be material, but we still consider these sales to be an ordinary part of our business, thus meeting the definition of contracts with customers. Similar to our home sales, revenue from land and lot sales is typically fully recognized when the land and lot sales transactions are consummated, at which time no further performance obligations are left to be satisfied. Some of our historical land and lot sales have included future profit participation rights. We will recognize future land and lot sales revenue in the periods in which all closing conditions are met, subject to the constraint on variable consideration related to profit participation rights, if such rights exist in the sales contract.
Other operations revenue
The majority of our homebuilding other operations revenue relates to a ground lease at our Quadrant Homes reporting segment. We are responsible for making lease payments to the land owner, and we collect sublease payments from the buyers of the buildings. This ground lease is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases. We do not recognize a material profit on this ground lease.
Financial services revenues
TRI Pointe Solutions is a reportable segment and is comprised of our TRI Pointe Connect mortgage financing operations, TRI Pointe Assurance title and escrow services operations, and TRI Pointe Advantage property and casualty insurance agency operations.
Mortgage financing operations
TRI Pointe Connect was formed as a joint venture with an established mortgage lender and is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.  We record a percentage of income earned by TRI Pointe Connect based on our ownership percentage in this joint venture. TRI Pointe Connect activity appears as equity in income of unconsolidated entities under the Financial Services section of our consolidated statements of operations.
Title and escrow services operations
TRI Pointe Assurance provides title examinations for our homebuyers in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, Texas and Virginia and escrow services for our homebuyers in Arizona, Nevada and Texas.  TRI Pointe Assurance is a wholly owned subsidiary of TRI Pointe and acts as a title agency for First American Title Insurance Company. At the time of the consummation of the home sales transactions, we recognize a percentage of revenue captured by First American Title Insurance Company. TRI Pointe Assurance revenue is included in the Financial Services section of our consolidated statements of operations.
Property and casualty insurance agency operations
TRI Pointe Advantage is a wholly owned subsidiary of TRI Pointe and provides property and casualty insurance agency services that help facilitate the closing process in all of the markets in which we operate. The total consideration for these services, including renewal options, is estimated upon the issuance of the initial insurance policy, subject to constraint. TRI Pointe Advantage revenue is included in the Financial Services section of our consolidated statements of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, IntangiblesGoodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”), which removes the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and applied prospectively. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-04 to have a material impact on our financial statements.

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Adoption of New Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Codified as “ASC 842”), which requires an entity to recognize a lease right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leases with durations of greater than 12 months. Right-of-use lease assets represent our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and the lease obligation represents our commitment to make the lease payments arising from the lease. The guidance also requires more disclosures about leases in the notes to financial statements. We adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective approach resulting in the recognition of a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance sheet of $57.4 million, which included a lease right-of-use asset offset by a lease liability on our consolidated balance sheet. No prior period adjustment was recorded. Additionally, we have elected the transition package of three practical expedients permitted under ASC 842, which among other things, allows us to retain the current operating classification for all of our existing leases prior to January 1, 2019. For further details on the adoption of ASC 842, see Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies.


2.
Segment Information
We operate two principal businesses: homebuilding and financial services.
Our homebuilding operations consist of six homebuilding brands that acquire and develop land and construct and sell single-family detached and attached homes. In accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, in determining the most appropriate reportable segments, we considered similar economic and other characteristics, including product types, average selling prices, gross profits, production processes, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory environments, land acquisition results, and underlying demand and supply. Based upon these factors, our homebuilding operations are comprised of the following six reportable segments: Maracay, consisting of operations in Arizona; Pardee Homes, consisting of operations in California and Nevada; Quadrant Homes, consisting of operations in Washington; Trendmaker Homes, consisting of operations in Texas; TRI Pointe Homes, consisting of operations in California, Colorado and North Carolina; and Winchester Homes, consisting of operations in Maryland and Virginia.
Our TRI Pointe Solutions financial services operation is a reportable segment and is comprised of our TRI Pointe Connect mortgage financing operations, our TRI Pointe Assurance title and escrow services operations, and our TRI Pointe Advantage property and casualty insurance agency operations. For further details, see Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Corporate is a non-operating segment that develops and implements company-wide strategic initiatives and provides support to our homebuilding reporting segments by centralizing certain administrative functions, such as marketing, legal, accounting, treasury, insurance, internal audit and risk management, information technology and human resources, to benefit from economies of scale. Our Corporate non-operating segment also includes general and administrative expenses related to operating our corporate headquarters. A portion of the expenses incurred by Corporate is allocated to the homebuilding reporting segments.
The reportable segments follow the same accounting policies used for our consolidated financial statements, as described in Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Operational results of each reportable segment are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved had the reportable segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.


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Total revenues and income before income taxes for each of our reportable segments were as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maracay
$
55,653

 
$
56,949

 
$
95,214

 
$
115,404

Pardee Homes
194,699

 
243,286

 
329,562

 
423,756

Quadrant Homes
71,066

 
65,404

 
114,937

 
127,307

Trendmaker Homes
121,963

 
77,716

 
192,784

 
119,124

TRI Pointe Homes
192,752

 
255,642

 
364,543

 
446,062

Winchester Homes
61,825

 
71,915

 
95,248

 
122,652

Total homebuilding revenues
697,958

 
770,912

 
1,192,288

 
1,354,305

Financial services
756

 
391

 
1,058

 
674

Total
$
698,714

 
$
771,303

 
$
1,193,346

 
$
1,354,979

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maracay
$
2,986

 
$
5,014

 
$
4,176

 
$
9,405

Pardee Homes
14,735

 
46,917

 
13,944

 
86,108

Quadrant Homes
5,193

 
7,797

 
2,554

 
15,937

Trendmaker Homes
6,908

 
6,228

 
5,310

 
6,598

TRI Pointe Homes
12,280

 
24,175

 
22,489

 
38,706

Winchester Homes
2,555

 
4,179

 
1,789

 
5,786

Corporate
(11,364
)
 
(11,740
)
 
(17,630
)
 
(23,578
)
Total homebuilding income before income taxes
33,293

 
82,570

 
32,632

 
138,962

Financial services
2,101

 
2,246

 
2,857

 
3,394

Total
$
35,394

 
$
84,816

 
$
35,489

 
$
142,356

 

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Total real estate inventories and total assets for each of our reportable segments, as of the date indicated, were as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Real estate inventories
 
 
 
Maracay
$
341,557

 
$
293,217

Pardee Homes
1,336,208

 
1,286,877

Quadrant Homes
265,329

 
279,486

Trendmaker Homes
284,101

 
271,061

TRI Pointe Homes
755,281

 
812,799

Winchester Homes
271,125

 
272,619

Total
$
3,253,601

 
$
3,216,059

 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
Maracay
$
367,437

 
$
318,703

Pardee Homes
1,445,755

 
1,391,503

Quadrant Homes
334,736

 
313,947

Trendmaker Homes
326,840

 
325,943

TRI Pointe Homes
943,485

 
987,610

Winchester Homes
306,778

 
298,602

Corporate
130,564

 
228,010

Total homebuilding assets
3,855,595

 
3,864,318

Financial services
21,955

 
19,885

Total
$
3,877,550

 
$
3,884,203




3.
Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the components used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Numerator:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income
$
26,262

 
$
63,680

 
$
26,333

 
$
106,560

Denominator:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
142,244,166

 
151,983,886

 
142,055,766

 
151,725,651

Effect of dilutive shares:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Stock options and unvested restricted stock units
227,025

 
1,372,079

 
375,959

 
1,341,691

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
142,471,191

 
153,355,965

 
142,431,725

 
153,067,342

Earnings per share
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.70

Diluted
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.70

Antidilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock units not included in diluted earnings per share
2,920,708

 
584,405

 
3,144,445

 
916,444


  

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4.
Receivables
Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Escrow proceeds and other accounts receivable, net
$
20,749

 
$
13,995

Warranty insurance receivable (Note 13)
37,621

 
37,597

Total receivables
$
58,370

 
$
51,592



Receivables are evaluated for collectability and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables when collection becomes doubtful.  Receivables were net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $498,000 and $667,000 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
 

5.
Real Estate Inventories
Real estate inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Real estate inventories owned:
 
 
 
Homes completed or under construction
$
1,144,914

 
$
959,911

Land under development
1,565,802

 
1,743,537

Land held for future development
204,994

 
201,874

Model homes
266,522

 
238,828

Total real estate inventories owned
3,182,232

 
3,144,150

Real estate inventories not owned:
 
 
 
Land purchase and land option deposits
71,369

 
71,909

Total real estate inventories not owned
71,369

 
71,909

Total real estate inventories
$
3,253,601

 
$
3,216,059


 
Homes completed or under construction is comprised of costs associated with homes in various stages of construction and includes direct construction and related land acquisition and land development costs. Land under development primarily consists of land acquisition and land development costs, which include capitalized interest and real estate taxes, associated with land undergoing improvement activity. Land held for future development principally reflects land acquisition and land development costs related to land where development activity has not yet begun or has been suspended, but is expected to occur in the future.
Real estate inventories not owned represents deposits related to land purchase and land and lot option agreements as well as consolidated inventory held by variable interest entities. For further details, see Note 7, Variable Interest Entities.
Interest incurred, capitalized and expensed were as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Interest incurred
$
21,962

 
$
21,627

 
$
45,335

 
$
43,147

Interest capitalized
(21,962
)
 
(21,627
)
 
(45,335
)
 
(43,147
)
Interest expensed
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Capitalized interest in beginning inventory
$
193,440

 
$
183,626

 
$
184,400

 
$
176,348

Interest capitalized as a cost of inventory
21,962

 
21,627

 
45,335

 
43,147

Interest previously capitalized as a cost of
inventory, included in cost of sales
(18,107
)
 
(19,664
)
 
(32,440
)
 
(33,906
)
Capitalized interest in ending inventory
$
197,295

 
$
185,589

 
$
197,295

 
$
185,589


 

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Interest is capitalized to real estate inventory during development and other qualifying activities. During all periods presented, we capitalized all interest incurred to real estate inventory in accordance with ASC Topic 835, Interest, as our qualified assets exceeded our debt. Interest that is capitalized to real estate inventory is included in cost of home sales or cost of land and lot sales as related units or lots are delivered.  Interest that is expensed as incurred is included in other (expense) income, net.
Real Estate Inventory Impairments and Land Option Abandonments
Real estate inventory impairments and land and lot option abandonments and pre-acquisition charges consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Real estate inventory impairments
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Land and lot option abandonments and pre-acquisition charges
288

 
609

 
5,490

 
857

Total
$
288

 
$
609

 
$
5,490

 
$
857


 
Impairments of real estate inventory relate primarily to projects or communities that include homes completed or under construction. Within a project or community, there may be individual homes or parcels of land that are currently held for sale. Impairment charges recognized as a result of adjusting individual held-for-sale assets within a community to estimated fair value less cost to sell are also included in the total impairment charges. No real estate inventory impairments were recorded for the three- or six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 or 2018.
In addition to owning land and residential lots, we also have option agreements to purchase land and lots at a future date. We have option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs associated with the optioned land and lots. When the economics of a project no longer support acquisition of the land or lots under option, we may elect not to move forward with the acquisition. Option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs associated with the assets under option may be forfeited at that time. 
Real estate inventory impairments and land option abandonments are recorded in cost of home sales and cost of land and lot sales on the consolidated statements of operations.
  

6.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
As of June 30, 2019, we held equity investments in four active homebuilding partnerships or limited liability companies and one financial services limited liability company. Our participation in these entities may be as a developer, a builder, or an investment partner. Our ownership percentage varies from 7% to 65%, depending on the investment, with no controlling interest held in any of these investments.
Unconsolidated Financial Information
Aggregated assets, liabilities and operating results of the entities we account for as equity-method investments are provided below. Because our ownership interest in these entities varies, a direct relationship does not exist between the information presented below and the amounts that are reflected on our consolidated balance sheets as our investments in unconsolidated entities or on our consolidated statements of operations as equity in income of unconsolidated entities.

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Assets and liabilities of unconsolidated entities (in thousands):
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Assets
 
 
 
Cash
$
10,119

 
$
13,337

Receivables
2,584

 
4,674

Real estate inventories
101,595

 
99,864

Other assets
704

 
811

Total assets
$
115,002

 
$
118,686

Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
6,901

 
$
11,631

Company’s equity
4,241

 
5,410

Outside interests’ equity
103,860

 
101,645

Total liabilities and equity
$
115,002

 
$
118,686

 
Results of operations from unconsolidated entities (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net sales
$
6,353

 
$
9,325

 
$
10,464

 
$
13,715

Other operating expense
(3,528
)
 
(7,272
)
 
(6,280
)
 
(10,559
)
Other (expense) income, net
(7
)
 
21

 
1

 
84

Net income
$
2,818

 
$
2,074

 
$
4,185

 
$
3,240

Company’s equity in income of unconsolidated entities
$
1,946

 
$
2,053

 
$
2,696

 
$
2,587


  

7.
Variable Interest Entities
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into land and lot option agreements in order to procure land and residential lots for future development and the construction of homes. The use of such land and lot option agreements generally allows us to reduce the risks associated with direct land ownership and development, and reduces our capital and financial commitments. Pursuant to these land and lot option agreements, we generally provide a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices. These deposits are recorded as land purchase and land option deposits under real estate inventories not owned on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
We analyze each of our land and lot option agreements and other similar contracts under the provisions of ASC 810, Consolidation to determine whether the land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Although we do not have legal title to the underlying land, if we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we will consolidate the VIE in our financial statements and reflect its assets as real estate inventory not owned included in our real estate inventories, its liabilities as debt (nonrecourse) held by VIEs in accrued expenses and other liabilities and the net equity of the VIE owners as noncontrolling interests on our consolidated balance sheets. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary, we consider, among other things, whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. Such activities would include, among other things, determining or limiting the scope or purpose of the VIE, selling or transferring property owned or controlled by the VIE, or arranging financing for the VIE.
Creditors of the entities with which we have land and lot option agreements have no recourse against us. The maximum exposure to loss under our land and lot option agreements is generally limited to non-refundable option deposits and any capitalized pre-acquisition costs. In some cases, we have also contracted to complete development work at a fixed cost on behalf of the land owner and budget shortfalls and savings will be borne by us. Additionally, we have entered into land banking arrangements which require us to complete development work even if we terminate the option to procure land or lots.

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The following provides a summary of our interests in land and lot option agreements (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Deposits
 
Remaining
Purchase
Price
 
Consolidated
Inventory
Held by VIEs
 
Deposits
 
Remaining
Purchase
Price
 
Consolidated
Inventory
Held by VIEs
Consolidated VIEs
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Unconsolidated VIEs
44,442

 
400,572

 
N/A

 
41,198

 
433,720

 
N/A

Other land option agreements
26,927

 
264,684

 
N/A

 
30,711

 
307,498

 
N/A

Total
$
71,369

 
$
665,256

 
$

 
$
71,909

 
$
741,218

 
$


 
Unconsolidated VIEs represent land option agreements that were not consolidated because we were not the primary beneficiary. Other land option agreements were not considered VIEs.
In addition to the deposits presented in the table above, our exposure to loss related to our land and lot option contracts consisted of capitalized pre-acquisition costs of $7.3 million and $7.5 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These pre-acquisition costs are included in real estate inventories as land under development on our consolidated balance sheets.  
  

8.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $139.3 million of goodwill is included in goodwill and other intangible assets, net on each of the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s goodwill balance is included in the TRI Pointe Homes reporting segment in Note 2, Segment Information
We have two intangible assets as of June 30, 2019, comprised of an existing trade name from the acquisition of Maracay in 2006, which has a 20 year useful life, and a TRI Pointe Homes trade name resulting from the acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company in 2014, which has an indefinite useful life.
Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Goodwill
$
139,304

 
$

 
$
139,304

 
$
139,304

 
$

 
$
139,304

Trade names
27,979

 
(7,123
)
 
20,856

 
27,979

 
(6,856
)
 
21,123

Total
$
167,283

 
$
(7,123
)
 
$
160,160

 
$
167,283

 
$
(6,856
)
 
$
160,427


 
The remaining useful life of our amortizing intangible asset related to the Maracay trade name was 6.7 and 7.2 years as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The net carrying amount related to this intangible asset was $3.6 million and $3.8 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization expense related to this intangible asset was $133,000 for each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $267,000 for each of the six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization of this intangible was charged to sales and marketing expense.  Our $17.3 million indefinite life intangible asset related to the TRI Pointe Homes trade name is not amortizing.  All trade names are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist.

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Expected amortization of our intangible asset related to Maracay for the remainder of 2019, the next four years and thereafter is (in thousands):
Remainder of 2019
$
267

2020
534

2021
534

2022
534

2023
534

Thereafter
1,153

Total
$
3,556




9.
Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Prepaid expenses
$
29,383

 
$
31,983

Refundable fees and other deposits
15,468

 
12,376

Development rights, held for future use or sale
2,249

 
845

Deferred loan costs–loans payable
4,980

 
2,424

Operating properties and equipment, net
56,180

 
54,198

Lease right-of-use assets
53,421

 

Other
3,310

 
3,425

Total
$
164,991

 
$
105,251



Lease right-of-use assets was impacted by our one-time cumulative adjustment resulting from the adoption of ASC 842. As a result of our cumulative adjustment, the December 31, 2018 balance increased by $57.4 million on January 1, 2019. For further details, see Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.


10.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Accrued payroll and related costs
$
25,361

 
$
44,010

Warranty reserves (Note 13)
71,471

 
71,836

Estimated cost for completion of real estate inventories
82,968

 
114,928

Customer deposits
21,838

 
17,464

Income tax liability to Weyerhaeuser
577

 
6,577

Accrued income taxes payable
2,947

 
8,335

Liability for uncertain tax positions (Note 15)
972

 
972

Accrued interest
11,869

 
12,572

Other tax liability
7,381

 
21,892

Lease liabilities
56,696

 
3,196

Other
13,591

 
33,367

Total
$
295,671

 
$
335,149



Lease liabilities was impacted by our one-time cumulative adjustment resulting from the adoption of ASC 842. As a result of our cumulative adjustment, the December 31, 2018 balance increased by $57.4 million on January 1, 2019. For further details, see Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.


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11.
Senior Notes and Loans Payable
Senior Notes
The Company’s outstanding senior notes (together, the “Senior Notes”) consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
4.375% Senior Notes due June 15, 2019
$

 
$
381,895

4.875% Senior Notes due July 1, 2021
300,000

 
300,000

5.875% Senior Notes due June 15, 2024
450,000

 
450,000

5.250% Senior Notes due June 1, 2027
300,000

 
300,000

Discount and deferred loan costs
(17,855
)
 
(21,091
)
Total
$
1,032,145

 
$
1,410,804


 
In June 2017, TRI Pointe Group issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) at 100.00% of their aggregate principal amount. Net proceeds of this issuance were $296.3 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2027 Notes mature on June 1, 2027 and interest is paid semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1.
In May 2016, TRI Pointe Group issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”) at 99.44% of their aggregate principal amount. Net proceeds of this issuance were $293.9 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2021 Notes mature on July 1, 2021 and interest is paid semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1.
TRI Pointe Group and its wholly owned subsidiary TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (“TRI Pointe Homes”) are co-issuers of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and the 4.375% Senior Notes that matured on June 15, 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). The 2024 Notes were issued at 98.15% of their aggregate principal amount. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes were $861.3 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2024 Notes mature on June 15, 2024, with interest payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we repaid the remaining $381.9 million of principal balance of the 2019 Notes upon maturity. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repurchased and cancelled an aggregate principal amount of $68.1 million of the 2019 Notes.
As of June 30, 2019, there was $12.3 million of capitalized debt financing costs, included in senior notes, net on our consolidated balance sheet, related to the Senior Notes that will amortize over the lives of the Senior Notes. Accrued interest related to the Senior Notes was $9.8 million and $11.5 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Loans Payable
The Company’s outstanding loans payable consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Term loan facility
$
250,000

 
$

Unsecured revolving credit facility
150,000

 

Total
$
400,000

 
$



On March 29, 2019, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2015. The Credit Facility (as defined below), which matures on March 29, 2023, consists of a $600 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) and a $250 million term loan facility (the “Term Facility” and together with the Revolving Facility, the “Credit Facility”). The Term Facility includes a 90-day delayed draw provision that allowed the Company to draw the full $250 million from the Term Facility in June 2019 in connection with the maturity of the 2019 Notes. The Company may increase the Credit Facility to not more than $1 billion in the aggregate, at its request, upon satisfaction of specified conditions. The Revolving Facility contains a sublimit of $75 million for letters of credit. The Company may borrow under the Revolving

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Facility in the ordinary course of business to repay senior notes and fund its operations, including its land acquisition, land development and homebuilding activities. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be governed by, among other things, a borrowing base. Interest rates on borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be based on either a daily Eurocurrency base rate or a Eurocurrency rate, in either case, plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. Interest rates on borrowings under the Term Facility will be based on either a daily Eurocurrency base rate or a Eurocurrency rate, in either case, plus a spread ranging from 1.10% to 1.85%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio.
As of June 30, 2019, we had $150 million outstanding debt under the Revolving Facility with an interest rate of 4.18% per annum and there was $418.9 million of availability after considering the borrowing base provisions and outstanding letters of credit.  As of June 30, 2019, we had $250 million outstanding debt under the Term Facility with an interest rate of 4.00%. As of June 30, 2019, there was $5.0 million of capitalized debt financing costs, included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheet, related to the Credit Facility that will amortize over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.  Accrued interest, including loan commitment fees, related to the Credit Facility was $712,000 and $402,000 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had outstanding letters of credit of $31.1 million and $31.8 million, respectively.  These letters of credit were issued to secure various financial obligations.  We believe it is not probable that any outstanding letters of credit will be drawn upon.
Interest Incurred
During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred interest of $22.0 million and $21.6 million, respectively, related to all debt during the period.  Included in interest incurred was amortization of deferred financing and Senior Note discount costs of $1.9 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During the six-months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred interest of $45.3 million and $43.1 million, respectively, related to all debt during the period. Included in interest incurred was amortization of deferred financing and Senior Note discount costs of $3.8 million and $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Accrued interest related to all outstanding debt at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $11.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively. 
Covenant Requirements
The Senior Notes contain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, create liens or other encumbrances, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, or merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets. These limitations are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions.
Under the Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with certain financial covenants, including those relating to consolidated tangible net worth, leverage, liquidity or interest coverage, and a spec unit inventory test. The Credit Facility also requires that at least 97.0% of consolidated tangible net worth must be attributable to the Company and its guarantor subsidiaries, subject to certain grace periods.
The Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.


12.
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines “fair value” as the price that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at measurement date and requires assets and liabilities carried at fair value to be classified and disclosed in the following three categories:
Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets
Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are inactive; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets at measurement date
Level 3—Valuations derived from techniques where one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable in active markets at measurement date

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
A summary of assets and liabilities at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, related to our financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis, is set forth below (in thousands):
 
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Hierarchy
 
Book Value
 
Fair Value
 
Book Value
 
Fair Value
Senior Notes (1)
Level 2
 
$
1,044,482

 
$
1,052,865

 
$
1,425,397

 
$
1,308,826

Unsecured revolving credit facility (2)
Level 2
 
$
150,000

 
$
150,000

 
$

 
$

Term loan facility (2)
Level 2
 
$
250,000

 
$
250,000

 
$

 
$

 __________
(1) 
The book value of the Senior Notes is net of discounts, excluding deferred loan costs of $12.3 million and $14.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Senior Notes at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is based on quoted market prices.
(2) 
The estimated fair value of the Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility as of June 30, 2019 approximated book value as these borrowings occurred in June 2019 and have variable interest rate terms.

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and receivables approximated fair value due to their short-term nature and variable interest rate terms.
Fair Value of Nonfinancial Assets
Nonfinancial assets include items such as real estate inventories and long-lived assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when events and circumstances indicating the carrying value is not recoverable. No carrying values were adjusted to fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2019 or the year ended December 31, 2018.


13.
Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
Lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been and may be instituted or asserted against us in the normal course of business, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. We are also subject to local, state and federal laws and regulations related to land development activities, house construction standards, sales practices, employment practices, environmental protection and financial services. As a result, we are subject to periodic examinations or inquiry by agencies administering these laws and regulations.
We record a reserve for potential legal claims and regulatory matters when they are probable of occurring and a potential loss is reasonably estimable. We accrue for these matters based on facts and circumstances specific to each matter and revise these estimates when necessary.  In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting outcomes of legal claims and related contingencies, we generally cannot predict their ultimate resolution, related timing or eventual loss. Accordingly, it is possible that the ultimate outcome of any matter, if in excess of a related accrual or if no accrual was made, could be material to our financial statements.  For matters as to which the Company believes a loss is probable and reasonably estimable, we had no legal reserve as of June 30, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, we had a $17.5 million legal reserve related to a settlement in connection with a previously disclosed lawsuit involving a land sale that occurred in 1987. This settlement was paid on February 4, 2019.
Warranty
Warranty reserves are accrued as home deliveries occur. Our warranty reserves on homes delivered will vary based on product type and geographic area and also depending on state and local laws. The warranty reserve is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and represents expected future costs based on our historical experience over previous years. Estimated warranty costs are charged to cost of home sales in the period in which the related home sales revenue is recognized.
We maintain general liability insurance designed to protect us against a portion of our risk of loss from warranty and construction defect-related claims. We also generally require our subcontractors and design professionals to indemnify us for liabilities arising from their work, subject to various limitations. However, such indemnity is significantly limited with respect to certain subcontractors that are added to our general liability insurance policy. 

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Our warranty reserve and related estimated insurance recoveries are based on actuarial analysis that uses our historical claim and expense data, as well as industry data to estimate these overall costs and related recoveries. Key assumptions used in developing these estimates include claim frequencies, severities and resolution patterns, which can occur over an extended period of time. These estimates are subject to variability due to the length of time between the delivery of a home to a homebuyer and when a warranty or construction defect claim is made, and the ultimate resolution of such claim; uncertainties regarding such claims relative to our markets and the types of product we build; and legal or regulatory actions and/or interpretations, among other factors. Due to the degree of judgment involved and the potential for variability in these underlying assumptions, our actual future costs could differ from those estimated. There can be no assurance that the terms and limitations of the limited warranty will be effective against claims made by homebuyers, that we will be able to renew our insurance coverage or renew it at reasonable rates, that we will not be liable for damages, cost of repairs, and/or the expense of litigation surrounding possible construction defects, soil subsidence or building related claims or that claims will not arise out of uninsurable events or circumstances not covered by insurance and not subject to effective indemnification agreements with certain subcontractors.
We also record expected recoveries from insurance carriers based on actual insurance claims made and actuarially determined amounts that depend on various factors, including the above-described reserve estimates, our insurance policy coverage limits for the applicable policy years and historical recovery rates. Because of the inherent uncertainty and variability in these assumptions, our actual insurance recoveries could differ significantly from amounts currently estimated. Outstanding warranty insurance receivables were $37.6 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Warranty insurance receivables are recorded in receivables on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Warranty reserve activity consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Warranty reserves, beginning of period
$
70,947

 
$
70,482

 
$
71,836

 
$
69,373

Warranty reserves accrued
6,385

 
6,666

 
10,655

 
11,412

Warranty expenditures
(5,861
)
 
(4,806
)
 
(11,020
)
 
(8,443
)
Warranty reserves, end of period
$
71,471

 
$
72,342

 
$
71,471

 
$
72,342


 
Performance Bonds
We obtain surety bonds in the normal course of business to ensure completion of certain infrastructure improvements of our projects. The beneficiaries of the bonds are various municipalities. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding surety bonds totaling $587.1 million and $685.7 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our estimated cost to complete obligations related to these surety bonds was $380.2 million and $423.4 million, respectively.
Lease Obligations
Under ASC 842 we recognize a right-of-use lease asset and a lease liability for contracts deemed to contain a lease at the inception of the contract. Our lease population is fully comprised of operating leases, which are now recorded at the net present value of future lease obligations existing at each balance sheet date. At the inception of a lease, or if a lease is subsequently modified, we determine whether the lease is an operating or financing lease. Key estimates involved with ASC 842 include the discount rate used to measure our future lease obligations and the lease term, where considerations include renewal options and intent to renew. Lease right-of-use assets are included in other assets and lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.
Operating Leases
We lease certain property and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Office leases are for terms of up to ten years and generally provide renewal options. In most cases, we expect that, in the normal course of business, leases that expire will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Equipment leases are typically for terms of three to four years.
Ground Leases
In 1987, we obtained two 55-year ground leases of commercial property that provided for three renewal options of ten years each and one 45-year renewal option.  We exercised the three ten-year extensions on one of these ground leases to extend

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the lease through 2071.  The commercial buildings on these properties have been sold and the ground leases have been sublet to the buyers.
For one of these leases, we are responsible for making lease payments to the land owner, and we collect sublease payments from the buyers of the buildings. This ground lease has been subleased through 2041 to the buyers of the commercial buildings. For the second lease, the buyers of the buildings are responsible for making lease payments directly to the land owner, however, we have guaranteed the performance of the buyers/lessees. See below for additional information on leases (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Lease Cost
 
 
 
Operating lease cost (included in SG&A expense)
$
2,166

 
$
4,210

Ground lease cost (included in other operations expense)
627

 
1,217

Sublease income, ground leases (included in other operations revenue)
(637
)
 
(1,235
)
Net lease cost
$
2,156

 
$
4,192

 
 
 
 
Other information
 
 
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
 
 
Operating lease cash flows (included in operating cash flows)
$
1,641

 
$
3,250

Ground lease cash flows (included in operating cash flows)
$
609

 
$
1,217

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
$
346

 
$
2,053

 
June 30, 2019
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
Operating leases
6.0
%
Ground leases
10.2
%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
 
Operating leases
6.1

Ground leases
48.7


The future minimum lease payments under our operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
 
Property, Equipment and Other Leases
 
Ground Leases (1)
Remaining in 2019
$
4,982

 
$
1,492

2020
8,456

 
2,984

2021
7,129

 
2,984

2022
5,538

 
2,984

2023
4,431

 
2,984

Thereafter
8,844

 
84,266

Total lease payments
$
39,380

 
$
97,694

Less: Interest
9,673

 
70,705

Present value of operating lease liabilities
$
29,707

 
$
26,989

(1)     Ground leases are fully subleased through 2041, representing $66.7 million of the $97.7 million future ground lease obligations.



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14.
Stock-Based Compensation
2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan
The Company’s stock compensation plan, the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2013 Incentive Plan”), was adopted by TRI Pointe in January 2013 and amended, with the approval of our stockholders, in 2014 and 2015. In addition, our board of directors amended the 2013 Incentive Plan in 2014 to prohibit repricing (other than in connection with any equity restructuring or any change in capitalization) of outstanding options or stock appreciation rights without stockholder approval. The 2013 Incentive Plan provides for the grant of equity-based awards, including options to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, bonus stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance awards. The 2013 Incentive Plan will automatically expire on the tenth anniversary of its effective date. Our board of directors may terminate or amend the 2013 Incentive Plan at any time, subject to any requirement of stockholder approval required by applicable law, rule or regulation.
As amended, the number of shares of our common stock that may be issued under the 2013 Incentive Plan is 11,727,833 shares. To the extent that shares of our common stock subject to an outstanding option, stock appreciation right, stock award or performance award granted under the 2013 Incentive Plan are not issued or delivered by reason of the expiration, termination, cancellation or forfeiture of such award or the settlement of such award in cash, then such shares of our common stock generally shall again be available under the 2013 Incentive Plan. As of June 30, 2019, there were 5,833,208 shares available for future grant under the 2013 Incentive Plan.
The following table presents compensation expense recognized related to all stock-based awards (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Total stock-based compensation
$
3,351

 
$
3,720

 
$
6,786

 
$
7,190


 
Stock-based compensation is charged to general and administrative expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.  As of June 30, 2019, total unrecognized stock-based compensation related to all stock-based awards was $25.9 million and the weighted average term over which the expense was expected to be recognized was 2.1 years.
Summary of Stock Option Activity
The following table presents a summary of stock option awards for the six months ended June 30, 2019:
 
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Per Share
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2018
953,905

 
$
14.58

 
4.2

 
$
296

Granted

 

 

 

Exercised
(32,486
)
 
$
6.50

 

 

Forfeited
(4,754
)
 
$
14.29

 

 

Options outstanding at June 30, 2019
916,665

 
$
14.87

 
3.8

 
$
262

Options exercisable at June 30, 2019
916,665

 
$
14.87

 
3.8

 
$
262


 
The intrinsic value of each stock option award outstanding or exercisable is the difference between the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the end of the period and the exercise price of each stock option award to the extent it is considered “in-the-money”. A stock option award is considered to be “in-the-money” if the fair market value of the Company’s stock is greater than the exercise price of the stock option award. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable represents the value that would have been received by the holders of stock option awards had they exercised their stock option award on the last trading day of the period and sold the underlying shares at the closing price on that day.

Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The following table presents a summary of RSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

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Restricted
Stock
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2018
3,341,848

 
$
11.05

 
$
36,526

Granted
1,656,333

 
$
12.16

 

Vested
(844,534
)
 
$
12.95

 

Forfeited
(754,460
)
 
$
5.30

 

Nonvested RSUs at June 30, 2019
3,399,187

 
$
12.40

 
$
40,688



RSUs that vested, as reflected in the table above, during the six months ended June 30, 2019 include previously granted time-based RSUs. RSUs that were forfeited, as reflected in the table above, during the six months ended June 30, 2019 include performance-based RSUs and time-based RSUs that were forfeited for no consideration.

On May 6, 2019 the Company granted an aggregate of 61,488 time-based RSUs to the non-employee members of its board of directors and 1,098 time-based RSUs to certain employees. The RSUs granted to non-employee directors vest in their entirety on the day immediately prior to the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the RSUs granted to employee’s vest in equal installments annually on the anniversary of the grant date over a three-year period. The fair value of each RSU granted on May 6, 2019 was measured using a price of $13.66 per share which was the closing stock price on the date of grant. Each award will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
On March 11, 2019 and February 28, 2019, the Company granted an aggregate of 3,025 and 990,723, respectively, of time-based RSUs to certain employees and officers. The RSUs granted vest in equal installments annually on the anniversary of the grant date over a three-year period.  The fair value of each RSU granted on March 11, 2019 and February 28, 2019 was measured using a price of $13.22 and $12.60 per share, respectively, which were the closing stock prices on the dates of grant. Each award will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

On February 28, 2019, the Company granted 247,619, 238,095 and 114,285 performance-based RSUs to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. These performance-based RSUs are allocated to two separate performance metrics, as follows: (i) thirty percent to total stockholder return (“TSR”), with vesting based on the Company’s TSR relative to its peer-group homebuilders; and (ii) seventy percent to earnings per share. The vesting, if at all, of these performance-based RSUs may range from 0% to 100% and will be based on the Company’s percentage attainment of specified threshold, target and maximum performance goals. The performance period for these performance-based RSUs is January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs related to the TSR metric was determined to be $8.16 per share based on a Monte Carlo simulation. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs related to the earnings per share goal was measured using a price of $12.60 per share, which was the closing stock price on the date of grant. Each award will be expensed over the requisite service period.

On April 30, 2018, the Company granted an aggregate of 40,910 RSUs to the non-employee members of its board of directors. On July 23, 2018, the Company granted 6,677 RSUs to a non-employee member of its board of directors in connection with such individual's appointment to the board of directors. These RSUs vest in their entirety on the day immediately prior to the Company's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The fair value of each RSU granted on April 30, 2018 and July 23, 2018 was measured using a price of $17.11 and $16.37 per share, respectively, which were the closing stock prices on the dates of grant. Each award will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
On May 7, 2018 and February 22, 2018, the Company granted an aggregate of 4,258 and 633,107, respectively, of time-based RSUs to certain employees and officers. The RSUs granted vest in equal installments annually on the anniversary of the grant date over a three-year period.  The fair value of each RSU granted on May 7, 2018 and February 22, 2018 was measured using a price of $17.61 and $16.94 per share, respectively, which were the closing stock prices on the date of grants. Each award will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.


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On February 22, 2018, the Company granted 184,179, 177,095, and 85,005 performance-based RSUs to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. These performance-based RSUs are allocated in equal parts to two separate performance metrics: (i) TSR, with vesting based on the Company’s TSR relative to its peer-group homebuilders; and (ii) earnings per share. The vesting, if at all, of these performance-based RSUs may range from 0% to 100% and will be based on the Company’s percentage attainment of specified threshold, target and maximum performance goals. The performance period for these performance-based RSUs is January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs related to the TSR metric was determined to be $10.97 per share based on a Monte Carlo simulation. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs related to the earnings per share goal was measured using a price of $16.94 per share, which was the closing stock price on the date of grant. Each award will be expensed over the requisite service period.
As RSUs vest for employees, a portion of the shares awarded is generally withheld to cover employee tax withholdings. As a result, the number of RSUs vested and the number of shares of TRI Pointe common stock issued will differ.

15.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires an asset and liability approach for measuring deferred taxes based on temporary differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates for the years in which taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.  Each quarter we assess our deferred tax asset to determine whether all or any portion of the asset is more likely than not unrealizable under ASC 740.  We are required to establish a valuation allowance for any portion of the asset we conclude is more likely than not to be unrealizable.  Our assessment considers, among other things, the nature, frequency and severity of our current and cumulative losses, forecasts of our future taxable income, the duration of statutory carryforward periods and tax planning alternatives.
We had net deferred tax assets of $64.7 million and $67.8 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  We had a valuation allowance related to those net deferred tax assets of $3.4 million as of both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  The Company will continue to evaluate both positive and negative evidence in determining the need for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. Changes in positive and negative evidence, including differences between the Company’s future operating results and the estimates utilized in the determination of the valuation allowance, could result in changes in the Company’s estimate of the valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The accounting for deferred taxes is based upon estimates of future results. Differences between the anticipated and actual outcomes of these future results could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position. Also, changes in existing federal and state tax laws and tax rates could affect future tax results and the valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets.
TRI Pointe has certain liabilities to Weyerhaeuser Company (“Weyerhaeuser”) related to a tax sharing agreement.  As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had an income tax liability to Weyerhaeuser of $577,000 and $6.6 million, respectively. The income tax liability to Weyerhaeuser is recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we amended our existing tax sharing agreement with Weyerhaeuser, pursuant to which the parties agreed, among other things, that we had no further obligation to remit payment to Weyerhaeuser in connection with any potential utilization of certain deductions or losses associated with certain Weyerhaeuser entities with respect to federal and state taxes. As a result of the amendment, during the three months ended March 31, 2019, we decreased our income tax liability to Weyerhaeuser and recorded other income of $6.0 million, which is included in other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Our provision for income taxes totaled $9.1 million and $21.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Our provision for income taxes totaled $9.2 million and $35.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company classifies any interest and penalties related to income taxes assessed by jurisdiction as part of income tax expense.  The Company had $1.0 million of uncertain tax positions recorded as of both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  The Company has not been assessed interest or penalties by any major tax jurisdictions related to prior years. 
  
16.
Related Party Transactions
We had no related party transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.


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17.
Supplemental Disclosure to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
The following are supplemental disclosures to the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid (capitalized), net
$
(3,104
)
 
$
(4,098
)
Income taxes paid (refunded), net
$
10,601

 
$
62,011

Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities:
 
 
 
Amortization of senior note discount capitalized to real estate inventory
$
981

 
$
1,069

Amortization of deferred loan costs capitalized to real estate inventory
$
2,826

 
$
3,003

Increase in other assets related to adoption of ASC 606
$

 
$
39,534


  
18.
Supplemental Guarantor Information
2021 Notes and 2027 Notes
On May 26, 2016, TRI Pointe Group issued the 2021 Notes. On June 5, 2017, TRI Pointe Group issued the 2027 Notes. All of TRI Pointe Group’s 100% owned subsidiaries that are guarantors (each a “Guarantor” and, collectively, the “Guarantors”) of the Credit Facility, including TRI Pointe Homes, are party to supplemental indentures pursuant to which they jointly and severally guarantee TRI Pointe Group’s obligations with respect to the 2021 Notes and the 2027 Notes. Each Guarantor of the 2021 Notes and the 2027 Notes is 100% owned by TRI Pointe Group, and all guarantees are full and unconditional, subject to customary exceptions pursuant to the indentures governing the 2021 Notes and the 2027 Notes, as described in the following paragraph. All of our non-Guarantor subsidiaries have nominal assets and operations and are considered minor, as defined in Rule 3-10(h) of Regulation S-X. In addition, TRI Pointe Group has no independent assets or operations, as defined in Rule 3-10(h) of Regulation S-X. There are no significant restrictions upon the ability of TRI Pointe Group or any Guarantor to obtain funds from any of their respective wholly owned subsidiaries by dividend or loan. None of the assets of our subsidiaries represent restricted net assets pursuant to Rule 4-08(e)(3) of Regulation S-X.
A Guarantor of the 2021 Notes and the 2027 Notes shall be released from all of its obligations under its guarantee if (i) all of the assets of the Guarantor have been sold; (ii) all of the equity interests of the Guarantor held by TRI Pointe Group or a subsidiary thereof have been sold; (iii) the Guarantor merges with and into TRI Pointe Group or another Guarantor, with TRI Pointe Group or such other Guarantor surviving the merger; (iv) the Guarantor is designated “unrestricted” for covenant purposes; (v) the Guarantor ceases to guarantee any indebtedness of TRI Pointe Group or any other Guarantor which gave rise to such Guarantor guaranteeing the 2021 Notes or the 2027 Notes; (vi) TRI Pointe Group exercises its legal defeasance or covenant defeasance options; or (vii) all obligations under the applicable supplemental indenture are discharged.
2019 Notes and 2024 Notes
TRI Pointe Group and TRI Pointe Homes are co-issuers of the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes. All of the Guarantors (other than TRI Pointe Homes) have entered into supplemental indentures pursuant to which they jointly and severally guarantee the obligations of TRI Pointe Group and TRI Pointe Homes with respect to the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes. Each Guarantor of the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes is 100% owned by TRI Pointe Group and TRI Pointe Homes, and all guarantees are full and unconditional, subject to customary exceptions pursuant to the indentures governing the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes, as described below. The 2019 Notes matured on June 15, 2019, at which time the Company repaid the remaining principal balance of $381.9 million.
A Guarantor of the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes shall be released from all of its obligations under its guarantee if (i) all of the assets of the Guarantor have been sold; (ii) all of the equity interests of the Guarantor held by TRI Pointe or a subsidiary thereof have been sold; (iii) the Guarantor merges with and into TRI Pointe or another Guarantor, with TRI Pointe or such other Guarantor surviving the merger; (iv) the Guarantor is designated “unrestricted” for covenant purposes; (v) the Guarantor ceases to guarantee any indebtedness of TRI Pointe or any other Guarantor which gave rise to such Guarantor guaranteeing the 2019 Notes and 2024 Notes; (vi) TRI Pointe exercises its legal defeasance or covenant defeasance options; or (vii) all obligations under the applicable indenture are discharged.
Presented below are the condensed consolidating balance sheets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and condensed consolidating

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statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 Because TRI Pointe’s non-Guarantor subsidiaries are considered minor, as defined in Rule 3-10(h) of Regulation S-X, the non-Guarantor subsidiaries’ information is not separately presented in the tables below, but is included with the Guarantors. Additionally, because TRI Pointe Group has no independent assets or operations, as defined in Rule 3-10(h) of Regulation S-X, the condensed consolidated financial information of TRI Pointe Group and TRI Pointe Homes, the co-issuers of the 2019 Notes and 2024 Notes, is presented together in the column titled “Issuer”.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (in thousands):
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
53,620

 
$
117,896

 
$

 
$
171,516

Receivables
23,135

 
35,235

 

 
58,370

Intercompany receivables
894,359

 

 
(894,359
)
 

Real estate inventories
755,282

 
2,498,319

 

 
3,253,601

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
4,241

 

 
4,241

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
156,604

 
3,556

 

 
160,160

Investments in subsidiaries
1,693,254

 

 
(1,693,254
)
 

Deferred tax assets, net
14,822

 
49,849

 

 
64,671

Other assets
20,092

 
144,899

 

 
164,991

Total assets
$
3,611,168

 
$
2,853,995

 
$
(2,587,613
)
 
$
3,877,550

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
11,511

 
$
51,580

 
$

 
$
63,091

Intercompany payables

 
894,359

 
(894,359
)
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
80,882

 
214,789

 

 
295,671

Loans payable
400,000

 

 

 
400,000

Senior notes
1,032,145

 

 

 
1,032,145

Total liabilities
1,524,538

 
1,160,728

 
(894,359
)
 
1,790,907

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
2,086,630

 
1,693,254

 
(1,693,254
)
 
2,086,630

Noncontrolling interests

 
13

 

 
13

Total equity
2,086,630

 
1,693,267

 
(1,693,254
)
 
2,086,643

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,611,168

 
$
2,853,995

 
$
(2,587,613
)
 
$
3,877,550




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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (in thousands):
 
 
December 31, 2018
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
148,129

 
$
129,567

 
$

 
$
277,696

Receivables
16,589

 
35,003

 

 
51,592

Intercompany receivables
758,501

 

 
(758,501
)
 

Real estate inventories
812,799

 
2,403,260

 

 
3,216,059

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
5,410

 

 
5,410

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
156,604

 
3,823

 

 
160,427

Investments in subsidiaries
1,672,635

 

 
(1,672,635
)
 

Deferred tax assets, net
14,822

 
52,946

 

 
67,768

Other assets
12,984

 
92,267

 

 
105,251

Total assets
$
3,593,063

 
$
2,722,276

 
$
(2,431,136
)
 
$
3,884,203

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
13,433

 
$
67,880

 
$

 
$
81,313

Intercompany payables

 
758,501

 
(758,501
)
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
111,902

 
223,247

 

 
335,149

Senior notes
1,410,804

 

 

 
1,410,804

Total liabilities
1,536,139

 
1,049,628

 
(758,501
)
 
1,827,266

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
2,056,924

 
1,672,635

 
(1,672,635
)
 
2,056,924

Noncontrolling interests

 
13

 

 
13

Total equity
2,056,924

 
1,672,648

 
(1,672,635
)
 
2,056,937

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,593,063

 
$
2,722,276

 
$
(2,431,136
)
 
$
3,884,203








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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
192,752

 
$
499,386

 
$

 
$
692,138

Land and lot sales revenue

 
5,183

 

 
5,183

Other operations revenue

 
637

 

 
637

Total revenues
192,752

 
505,206

 

 
697,958

Cost of home sales
163,356

 
411,328

 

 
574,684

Cost of land and lot sales

 
5,562

 

 
5,562

Other operations expense

 
627

 

 
627

Sales and marketing
9,961

 
37,104

 

 
47,065

General and administrative
18,391

 
18,463

 

 
36,854

Homebuilding income from operations
1,044

 
32,122

 

 
33,166

Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities

 
(26
)
 

 
(26
)
Other income, net
8

 
145

 

 
153

Homebuilding income before income taxes
1,052

 
32,241

 

 
33,293

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues

 
756

 

 
756

Expenses

 
627

 

 
627

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

 
1,972

 

 
1,972

Financial services income before income taxes

 
2,101

 

 
2,101

Income before income taxes
1,052

 
34,342

 

 
35,394

Equity of net income of subsidiaries
25,215

 

 
(25,215
)
 

Provision for income taxes
(5
)
 
(9,127
)
 

 
(9,132
)
Net income
$
26,262

 
$
25,215

 
$
(25,215
)
 
$
26,262





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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
255,642

 
$
513,153

 
$

 
$
768,795

Land and lot sales revenue

 
1,518

 

 
1,518

Other operations revenue

 
599

 

 
599

Total revenues
255,642

 
515,270

 

 
770,912

Cost of home sales
213,038

 
391,058

 

 
604,096

Cost of land and lot sales

 
1,426

 

 
1,426

Other operations expense

 
589

 

 
589

Sales and marketing
11,992

 
33,752

 

 
45,744

General and administrative
17,941

 
18,542

 

 
36,483

Homebuilding income from operations
12,671

 
69,903

 

 
82,574

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

 
69

 

 
69

Other (loss) income, net
(104
)
 
31

 

 
(73
)
Homebuilding income before income taxes
12,567

 
70,003

 

 
82,570

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues

 
391

 

 
391

Expenses

 
129

 

 
129

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

 
1,984

 

 
1,984

Financial services income before income taxes

 
2,246

 

 
2,246

Income before income taxes
12,567

 
72,249

 

 
84,816

Equity of net income of subsidiaries
51,113

 

 
(51,113
)
 

Provision for income taxes

 
(21,136
)
 

 
(21,136
)
Net income
$
63,680

 
$
51,113

 
$
(51,113
)
 
$
63,680












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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
364,543

 
$
820,298

 
$

 
$
1,184,841

Land and lot sales revenue

 
6,212

 

 
6,212

Other operations revenue

 
1,235

 

 
1,235

Total revenues
364,543

 
827,745

 

 
1,192,288

Cost of home sales
308,431

 
687,789

 

 
996,220

Cost of land and lot sales

 
7,057

 

 
7,057

Other operations expense

 
1,217

 

 
1,217

Sales and marketing
19,260

 
66,794

 

 
86,054

General and administrative
37,870

 
37,581

 

 
75,451

Homebuilding (loss) income from operations
(1,018
)
 
27,307

 

 
26,289

Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities

 
(51
)
 

 
(51
)
Other income, net
6,148

 
246

 

 
6,394

Homebuilding income before income taxes
5,130

 
27,502

 

 
32,632

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues

 
1,058

 

 
1,058

Expenses

 
948

 

 
948

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

 
2,747

 

 
2,747

Financial services income before income taxes

 
2,857

 

 
2,857

Income before income taxes
5,130

 
30,359

 

 
35,489

Equity of net income of subsidiaries
21,208

 

 
(21,208
)
 

Provision for income taxes
(5
)
 
(9,151
)
 

 
(9,156
)
Net income
$
26,333

 
$
21,208

 
$
(21,208
)
 
$
26,333















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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Homebuilding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
446,062

 
$
905,305

 
$

 
$
1,351,367

Land and lot sales revenue

 
1,741

 

 
1,741

Other operations revenue

 
1,197

 

 
1,197

Total revenues
446,062

 
908,243

 

 
1,354,305

Cost of home sales
372,093

 
682,505

 

 
1,054,598

Cost of land and lot sales

 
1,929

 

 
1,929

Other operations expense

 
1,191

 

 
1,191

Sales and marketing
22,509

 
61,518

 

 
84,027

General and administrative
36,100

 
37,197

 

 
73,297

Homebuilding income from operations
15,360

 
123,903

 

 
139,263

Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities

 
(399
)
 

 
(399
)
Other income, net
35

 
63

 

 
98

Homebuilding income before income taxes
15,395

 
123,567

 

 
138,962

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues

 
674

 

 
674

Expenses

 
266

 

 
266

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities

 
2,986

 

 
2,986

Financial services income before income taxes

 
3,394

 

 
3,394

Income before income taxes
15,395

 
126,961

 

 
142,356

Equity of net income of subsidiaries
91,165

 

 
(91,165
)
 

Provision for income taxes

 
(35,796
)
 

 
(35,796
)
Net income
$
106,560

 
$
91,165

 
$
(91,165
)
 
$
106,560


















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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands):
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
32,114

 
$
(136,053
)
 
$

 
$
(103,939
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(4,532
)
 
(8,610
)
 

 
(13,142
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 
46

 

 
46

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
(712
)
 

 
(712
)
Intercompany
(133,658
)
 

 
133,658

 

Net cash (used in) investing activities
(138,190
)
 
(9,276
)
 
133,658

 
(13,808
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings from debt
400,000

 

 

 
400,000

Repayment of debt
(381,895
)
 

 

 
(381,895
)
Debt issuance costs
(3,125
)
 

 

 
(3,125
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under
   share-based awards
199

 

 

 
199

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for
   restricted stock units
(3,612
)
 

 

 
(3,612
)
Intercompany

 
133,658

 
(133,658
)
 

Net cash provided by financing activities
11,567

 
133,658

 
(133,658
)
 
11,567

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(94,509
)
 
(11,671
)
 

 
(106,180
)
Cash and cash equivalents–beginning of period
148,129

 
129,567

 

 
277,696

Cash and cash equivalents–end of period
$
53,620

 
$
117,896

 
$

 
$
171,516





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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands):
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Issuer
 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Consolidated
TRI Pointe
Group, Inc.
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
97,711

 
$
(97,760
)
 
$

 
$
(49
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(4,148
)
 
(11,534
)
 

 
(15,682
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 
3

 

 
3

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 
(1,178
)
 

 
(1,178
)
Intercompany
(118,615
)
 

 
118,615

 

Net cash used in investing activities
(122,763
)
 
(12,709
)
 
118,615

 
(16,857
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repayment of notes payable
(21,685
)
 

 

 
(21,685
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under
   share-based awards
1,633

 

 

 
1,633

Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units
(6,049
)
 

 

 
(6,049
)
Intercompany

 
118,615

 
(118,615
)
 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(26,101
)
 
118,614

 
(118,615
)
 
(26,102
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(51,153
)
 
8,145

 

 
(43,008
)
Cash and cash equivalents–beginning of period
176,684

 
106,230

 

 
282,914

Cash and cash equivalents–end of period
$
125,531

 
$
114,375

 
$

 
$
239,906







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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are based on our current intentions, beliefs, expectations and predictions for the future, and you should not place undue reliance on these statements. These statements use forward-looking terminology, are based on various assumptions made by us, and may not be accurate because of risks and uncertainties surrounding the assumptions that are made.
Factors listed in this section–as well as other factors not included–may cause actual results to differ significantly from the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will occur, or if any of the events occurs, there is no guarantee what effect it will have on our operations, financial condition, or share price.
We undertake no, and hereby disclaim any, obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, unless required by law. However, we reserve the right to make such updates or revisions from time to time by press release, periodic report, or other method of public disclosure without the need for specific reference to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. No such update or revision shall be deemed to indicate that other statements not addressed by such update or revision remain correct or create an obligation to provide any other updates or revisions.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategy, projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future production, land and lot sales, the outcome of legal proceedings, the anticipated impact of natural disasters on our operations, operational and financial results, including our estimates for growth, financial condition, sales prices, prospects and capital spending.
Risks, Uncertainties and Assumptions
The major risks and uncertaintiesand assumptions that are madethat affect our business and may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the effect of general economic conditions, including employment rates, housing starts, interest rate levels, availability of financing for home mortgages and strength of the U.S. dollar;
market demand for our products, which is related to the strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and international economic conditions;
levels of competition;
the successful execution of our internal performance plans, including restructuring and cost reduction initiatives;
global economic conditions;
raw material and labor prices and availability;
oil and other energy prices;
the effect of weather, including the re-occurrence of drought conditions in California;  
the risk of loss from earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, floods, droughts, windstorms, hurricanes, pest infestations and other natural disasters, and the risk of delays, reduced consumer demand, and shortages and price increases in labor or materials associated with such natural disasters;
transportation costs;
federal and state tax policies;
the effect of land use, environment and other governmental laws and regulations;
legal proceedings or disputes and the adequacy of reserves;
risks relating to any unforeseen changes to or effects on liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, indebtedness, financial condition, losses and future prospects;
changes in accounting principles;

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risks related to unauthorized access to our computer systems, theft of our homebuyers’ confidential information or other forms of cyber-attack; and
other factors described in “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related condensed notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our securities. We urge investors to review and consider carefully the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K, which discuss our business in greater detail. The section entitled “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and similar disclosures in our other SEC filings, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Investors should carefully consider those risks, in addition to the information in this report and in our other filings with the SEC, before deciding to invest in, or maintain an investment in, our common stock.
Overview and Outlook
We remain encouraged by the economic conditions experienced during the first half of 2019, which resulted in improved seasonally expected demand throughout the period. Mortgage interest rates have steadily declined during the first six months of 2019, reinforcing a generally healthy homebuying market. Lower mortgage interest rates are accompanied by low unemployment, positive wage growth and high consumer confidence. The backdrop of housing remains favorable as supply remains low compared to historical levels. While the U.S. economy has been resilient against international trade conflicts and the predictions of a global economic slowdown, we remain cautious as we guide our Company through the current phase of the economic cycle. While the global economic front remains somewhat uncertain and deteriorating global conditions could negatively impact the U.S. economy, we remain confident heading into the second half of 2019. Based on the latest economic data and commentary by the Federal Reserve, we expect fiscal and monetary policy to remain favorable to our industry throughout the remainder of 2019, and we expect generally favorable industry conditions to persist into the long-term.






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Consolidated Financial Data (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Homebuilding:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Home sales revenue
$
692,138

 
$
768,795

 
$
1,184,841

 
$
1,351,367

Land and lot sales revenue
5,183

 
1,518

 
6,212

 
1,741

Other operations revenue
637

 
599

 
1,235

 
1,197

Total revenues
697,958

 
770,912

 
1,192,288

 
1,354,305

Cost of home sales
574,684

 
604,096

 
996,220

 
1,054,598

Cost of land and lot sales
5,562

 
1,426

 
7,057

 
1,929

Other operations expense
627

 
589

 
1,217

 
1,191

Sales and marketing
47,065

 
45,744

 
86,054

 
84,027

General and administrative
36,854

 
36,483

 
75,451

 
73,297

Homebuilding income from operations
33,166

 
82,574

 
26,289

 
139,263

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated entities
(26
)
 
69

 
(51
)
 
(399
)
Other income (expense), net
153

 
(73
)
 
6,394

 
98

Homebuilding income before income taxes
33,293

 
82,570

 
32,632

 
138,962

Financial Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
756

 
391

 
1,058

 
674

Expenses
627

 
129

 
948

 
266

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities
1,972

 
1,984

 
2,747

 
2,986

Financial services income before income taxes
2,101

 
2,246

 
2,857

 
3,394

Income before income taxes
35,394

 
84,816

 
35,489

 
142,356

Provision for income taxes
(9,132
)
 
(21,136
)
 
(9,156
)
 
(35,796
)
Net income
$
26,262

 
$
63,680

 
26,333

 
106,560

Earnings per share
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Basic
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.70

Diluted
$
0.18

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.70

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Net New Home Orders, Average Selling Communities and Monthly Absorption Rates by Segment
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Percentage Change
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
Maracay
253

 
15.0

 
5.6

 
132

 
14.2

 
3.1

 
92
 %
 
6
 %
 
81
 %
Pardee Homes
522

 
44.5

 
3.9

 
464

 
33.5

 
4.6

 
13
 %
 
33
 %
 
(15
)%
Quadrant Homes
67

 
6.5

 
3.4

 
54

 
6.3

 
2.9

 
24
 %
 
3
 %
 
20
 %
Trendmaker Homes
247

 
37.5

 
2.2

 
161

 
29.0

 
1.9

 
53
 %
 
29
 %
 
19
 %
TRI Pointe Homes
294

 
28.5

 
3.4

 
408

 
33.8

 
4.0

 
(28
)%
 
(16
)%
 
(15
)%
Winchester Homes
108

 
14.0

 
2.6

 
124

 
14.0

 
3.0

 
(13
)%
 
 %
 
(13
)%
Total
1,491

 
146.0

 
3.4

 
1,343

 
130.8

 
3.4

 
11
 %
 
12
 %
 
(1
)%
 
Net new home orders for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased by 148 orders, or 11%, to 1,491, compared to 1,343 during the prior-year period.  The increase in net new home orders was due to a 12% increase in average selling communities. The increase in average selling communities was due primarily to our acquisition of a Dallas–Fort Worth-based homebuilder in December 2018.

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Maracay reported a 92% increase in net new home orders driven by an 81% increase in monthly absorption rate and a 6% increase in average selling communities. The increase in Maracay’s monthly absorption rate to 5.6 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was driven by strong demand for Maracay’s new community openings during the first half of 2019 as well as continued strong market fundamentals in Arizona. Pardee Homes reported a 13% increase in net new home orders driven by a 33% increase in average selling communities, offset by a 15% decrease in monthly absorption rates. Pardee Homes’ monthly absorption rate remained strong at 3.9 homes per community per month but decreased from a robust 4.6 in the prior-year period. The increase in average selling communities was a result of increased community count in our Los Angeles, Inland Empire and San Diego markets. Net new home orders increased 24% at Quadrant Homes due primarily to a 20% increase in monthly absorption rate during the current-year period as compared to the prior-year period. The increase in monthly absorption rate was due to a more stable demand environment compared to the prior-year period as well as increased sales incentives. Trendmaker Homes’ net new home orders increased 53% due to a 29% increase in average selling communities and a 19% increase in monthly absorption rate. The increase in net new home orders and average selling communities was largely the result of the acquisition of a Dallas–Fort Worth-based homebuilder in the fourth quarter of 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, Trendmaker Homes reported 66 net new home orders from 13.0 average selling communities in Dallas–Fort Worth. The increase in Trendmaker Homes’ monthly absorption rate was due to improvements in the monthly absorption rates in Houston and Austin as a result of strong market fundamentals and successful new community openings. TRI Pointe Homes’ net new home orders decreased 28% due to a 16% decrease in average selling communities and a 15% decrease in the monthly absorption rate. The decrease in average selling communities was due to timing of community openings and closings, particularly in our Southern California market. The decrease in TRI Pointe Homes’ monthly absorption rate was primarily driven by slower demand in our core Bay Area market compared to the prior-year period. Winchester Homes reported a 13% decrease in net new home orders as a result of a 13% decrease in monthly absorption rate. The decrease in Winchester Homes’ monthly absorption rate was due to less favorable local market conditions compared to the prior-year period.
Backlog Units, Dollar Value and Average Sales Price by Segment (dollars in thousands)
 
As of June 30, 2019
 
As of June 30, 2018
 
Percentage Change
 
Backlog
Units
 
Backlog
Dollar
Value
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
Backlog
Units
 
Backlog
Dollar
Value
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
Backlog
Units
 
Backlog
Dollar
Value
 
Average
Sales
Price
Maracay
385

 
$
211,935

 
$
550

 
256

 
$
134,138

 
$
524

 
50
 %
 
58
 %
 
5
 %
Pardee Homes
790

 
602,054

 
762

 
695

 
451,860

 
650

 
14
 %
 
33
 %
 
17
 %
Quadrant Homes
77

 
65,968

 
857

 
138

 
130,270

 
944

 
(44
)%
 
(49
)%
 
(9
)%
Trendmaker Homes
399

 
195,871

 
491

 
250

 
145,046

 
580

 
60
 %
 
35
 %
 
(15
)%
TRI Pointe Homes
384

 
252,708

 
658

 
728

 
523,907

 
720

 
(47
)%
 
(52
)%
 
(9
)%
Winchester Homes
173

 
110,012

 
636

 
204

 
132,875

 
651

 
(15
)%
 
(17
)%
 
(2
)%
Total
2,208

 
$
1,438,548

 
$
652

 
2,271

 
$
1,518,096

 
$
668

 
(3
)%
 
(5
)%
 
(2
)%
 
Backlog units reflect the number of homes, net of actual cancellations experienced during the period, for which we have entered into a sales contract with a homebuyer but for which we have not yet delivered the home. Homes in backlog are generally delivered within three to nine months, although we may experience cancellations of sales contracts prior to delivery. Our cancellation rate of homebuyers who contracted to buy a home but cancelled prior to delivery of the home (as a percentage of overall orders) was 16% during both three month periods ending June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The dollar value of backlog was $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2019, a decrease of $79.5 million, or 5%, compared to $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2018.  This decrease was due to a decrease in backlog units of 63, or 3%, to 2,208 as of June 30, 2019, compared to 2,271 as of June 30, 2018, in addition to a 2% decrease in the average sales price of homes in backlog to $652,000 as of June 30, 2019, compared to $668,000 as of June 30, 2018.
Maracay’s backlog dollar value increased 58% compared to the prior-year period largely due to a 50% increase in backlog units. The increase in backlog units is due to strong market conditions in Arizona and the success of recently opened communities, as demonstrated by the 92% increase in net new home orders for the current quarter. Pardee Homes’ backlog dollar value increased 33% due to an increase in average sales price of 17% and an increase in backlog units of 14%. The increase in average sales price is largely due to a higher priced mix of homes in backlog from our San Diego, California division. The increase in backlog units was due to the 13% increase in net new home orders for the current quarter. Quadrant Homes’ backlog dollar value decreased 49% as a result of a 44% decrease in backlog units and a 9% decrease in average sales price. The decrease in backlog units was a result of starting the quarter with lower backlog units resulting from generally slower year over year market conditions in the Seattle area. Trendmaker Homes’ backlog dollar value increased 35% due to a 60% increase in backlog units, offset by a 15% decrease in average sales price. The increase in backlog units and the decrease

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in average sales price resulted primarily from our expansion into Dallas–Fort Worth, where we had 137 homes in backlog as of June 30, 2019 at average sales prices lower than our legacy Houston and Austin operations. TRI Pointe Homes’ backlog dollar value decreased 52% mainly due to a 47% decrease in backlog units as a result of the 28% decrease in net new home orders for the current quarter. Winchester Homes’ backlog dollar value decreased 17% largely due to a 15% decrease in backlog units. The decrease in backlog units is a result of the 13% decrease in net new home orders for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as well as the reduced number of units in backlog as of the beginning of the current-year period as compared to the prior-year period.
New Homes Delivered, Homes Sales Revenue and Average Sales Price by Segment (dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Percentage Change
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
Maracay
106

 
$
55,653

 
$
525

 
121

 
$
56,949

 
$
471

 
(12
)%
 
(2
)%
 
11
 %
Pardee Homes
325

 
194,700

 
599

 
377

 
243,286

 
645

 
(14
)%
 
(20
)%
 
(7
)%
Quadrant Homes
67

 
70,429

 
1,051

 
85

 
64,805

 
762

 
(21
)%
 
9
 %
 
38
 %
Trendmaker Homes
250

 
117,010

 
468

 
155

 
76,198

 
492

 
61
 %
 
54
 %
 
(5
)%
TRI Pointe Homes
281

 
192,752

 
686

 
347

 
255,642

 
737

 
(19
)%
 
(25
)%
 
(7
)%
Winchester Homes
96

 
61,594

 
642

 
130

 
71,915

 
553

 
(26
)%
 
(14
)%
 
16
 %
Total
1,125

 
$
692,138

 
$
615

 
1,215

 
$
768,795

 
$
633

 
(7
)%
 
(10
)%
 
(3
)%
 
Home sales revenue decreased $76.7 million, or 10%, to $692.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was comprised of (i) $56.9 million related to a decrease of 90 new homes delivered in the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior-year period, and (ii) $19.7 million related to a decrease of $18,000 in average sales price of homes delivered in the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior-year period.
Maracay home sales revenue decreased 2% due to a 12% decrease in new homes delivered offset by an 11% increase in average sales price. The decrease in new home deliveries was due to the timing of deliveries and the slight decrease in backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period. Pardee Homes’ home sales revenue decreased 20% due to a 14% decrease in new homes delivered and a 7% decrease in average sales price. The decrease in new homes delivered is due to a combination of timing and the decrease in backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period. The decrease in average sales price was due to a product mix shift that included a lesser proportion of deliveries from our higher priced long-dated California assets in the current-year period. Quadrant Homes’ home sales revenue increased by 9% due to a 38% increase in average sales price, offset by a 21% decrease in new homes delivered. The increase in average sales price was the result of delivering more units in some core Greater Puget Sound markets, which tend to have higher price points. The decrease in new homes delivered was due to starting the current-year period with a lower number of backlog units compared to the prior-year period. Trendmaker Homes’ home sales revenue increased 54% due to a 61% increase in new homes delivered. The increase in new homes delivered was largely due to 96 deliveries from our Dallas–Fort Worth operations, along with higher volume in the Austin market. TRI Pointe Homes' home sales revenue decreased due to a 19% decrease in new homes delivered and a 7% decrease in average sales price. The decrease in new homes delivered was driven by lower backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period as well as a decrease in net new home orders in the current year period. Home sales revenue decreased at Winchester Homes by 14% due to a 26% decrease in new homes delivered offset by a 16% increase in average sales price. The decrease in new homes delivered was due to lower backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period as well as a decrease in net new home orders in the current year period.

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Homebuilding Gross Margins (dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
%
 
2018
 
%
Home sales revenue
$
692,138

 
100.0
%
 
$
768,795

 
100.0
%
Cost of home sales
574,684

 
83.0
%
 
604,096

 
78.6
%
Homebuilding gross margin
117,454

 
17.0
%
 
164,699

 
21.4
%
Add:  interest in cost of home sales
18,071

 
2.6
%
 
19,569

 
2.5
%
Add:  impairments and lot option abandonments
288

 
0.0
%
 
609

 
0.1
%
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin(1)
$
135,813

 
19.6
%
 
$
184,877

 
24.0
%
Homebuilding gross margin percentage
17.0
%
 
 
 
21.4
%
 
 
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage(1)
19.6
%
 
 
 
24.0
%
 
 
__________
(1) 
Non-GAAP financial measure (as discussed below).
Our homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 17.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to 21.4% for the prior-year period.  The decrease in gross margin percentage was due to lower revenue from some of our long-dated California communities, which produce gross margins above the Company average. In addition, we increased incentives in the fourth quarter of 2018 and first half of 2019 to sell inventory homes, which impacted gross margin percentage upon delivery of those homes during the second quarter of 2019. Excluding interest and impairment and lot option abandonments in cost of home sales, adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage was 19.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 24.0% for the prior-year period.
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe this information is meaningful as it isolates the impact that leverage and noncash charges have on homebuilding gross margin and permits investors to make better comparisons with our competitors, who adjust gross margins in a similar fashion. Because adjusted homebuilding gross margin is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  See the table above reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to homebuilding gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Sales and Marketing, General and Administrative Expense (dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
As a Percentage of
Home Sales Revenue
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Sales and marketing
$
47,065

 
$
45,744

 
6.8
%
 
6.0
%
General and administrative (G&A)
36,854

 
36,483

 
5.3
%
 
4.7
%
Total sales and marketing and G&A
$
83,919

 
$
82,227

 
12.1
%
 
10.7
%
 
Total sales and marketing and general and administrative (“SG&A”) as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 12.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 10.7% in the prior-year period. Total SG&A expense increased $1.7 million to $83.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 from $82.2 million in the prior-year period.  
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 6.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 6.0% for the prior-year period. The increase was due primarily to advertising costs associated with the timing of current and future community openings. In addition, our ending community count increased to 146 as of June 30, 2019 from 130 as of June 30, 2018, resulting in higher fixed sales and marketing costs on a year over year basis. Sales and marketing expense increased to $47.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $45.7 million in the prior-year period due to the higher costs associated with a higher community count.
General and administrative (“G&A”) expense as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 5.3% of home sales revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 4.7% for the prior-year period as a result of lower operating leverage due to the 10% decrease in home sales revenue.  G&A expense increased to $36.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $36.5 million for the prior-year period primarily as a result of additional headcount to support future

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growth in our new and existing markets, including our organic expansion into North Carolina in October 2018 and our acquisition of a Dallas–Fort Worth-based homebuilder in December 2018.
Interest
Interest, which we incurred principally to finance land acquisitions, land development and home construction, totaled $22.0 million and $21.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  All interest incurred in both periods was capitalized.  
Income Tax
For the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a tax provision of $9.1 million based on an effective tax rate of 25.8%.  For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a tax provision of $21.1 million based on an effective tax rate of 24.9%. The decrease in provision for income taxes is due to a $49.4 million decrease in income before income taxes to $35.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $84.8 million for the prior-year period.
Financial Services Segment
Income before income taxes from our financial services operations decreased to $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $2.2 million for the prior-year period.  This decrease relates to the 7% decrease in new homes delivered, which resulted in fewer opportunities to capture financial services income. 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Net New Home Orders, Average Selling Communities and Monthly Absorption Rates by Segment
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Percentage Change
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
 
Net New
Home
Orders
 
Average
Selling
Communities
 
Monthly
Absorption
Rates
Maracay
414

 
13.4

 
5.1

 
285

 
13.6

 
3.5

 
45
 %
 
(1
)%
 
46
 %
Pardee Homes
955

 
44.4

 
3.6

 
937

 
33.1

 
4.7

 
2
 %
 
34
 %
 
(23
)%
Quadrant Homes
142

 
6.9

 
3.4

 
162

 
6.6

 
4.1

 
(12
)%
 
5
 %
 
(17
)%
Trendmaker Homes
490

 
38.6

 
2.1

 
316

 
29.3

 
1.8

 
55
 %
 
32
 %
 
17
 %
TRI Pointe Homes
589

 
29.6

 
3.3

 
867

 
33.6

 
4.3

 
(32
)%
 
(12
)%
 
(23
)%
Winchester Homes
222

 
14.1

 
2.6

 
272

 
13.9

 
3.3

 
(18
)%
 
1
 %
 
(21
)%
Total
2,812

 
147.0

 
3.2

 
2,839

 
130.1

 
3.6

 
(1
)%
 
13
 %
 
(11
)%
 
Net new home orders for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased by 27 orders, or 1%, to 2,812, compared to 2,839 during the prior-year period.  The decrease in net new home orders was due to an 11% decrease in our average monthly absorption rate offset by a 13% increase in average selling communities.
Maracay reported a 45% increase in net new home orders driven by a 46% increase in monthly absorption rate. For the current six-month period, Maracay experienced seasonally strong market conditions in Arizona, as demonstrated by a monthly absorption rate of 5.1 homes per community. Pardee Homes increased net new home orders by 2% due to a 34% increase in average community count offset by a 23% decrease in monthly absorption rate. The increase in average selling communities was a result of increased community growth in the Los Angeles, Inland Empire and San Diego markets. Overall demand for the period was strong at Pardee Homes with a monthly absorption rate of 3.6 homes per community. Net new home orders decreased 12% at Quadrant Homes due primarily to an 17% decrease in monthly absorption rate offset by a 5% increase in average selling communities. The decrease in the monthly absorption rate at Quadrant Homes was due primarily to the substantially strong absorptions we experienced in the first three months of 2018 compared to the same current year period. Trendmaker Homes’ net new home orders increased 55% due to a 32% increase in average selling communities and a 17% increase in monthly absorption rate. The increase in net new home orders and average selling communities was largely the result of the acquisition of a Dallas–Fort Worth-based homebuilder in the fourth quarter of 2018. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, Trendmaker Homes reported 151 net new home orders from 13.4 average selling communities in Dallas–Fort Worth. The increase in the monthly absorption rate was due to improved market conditions in Houston and Austin during the

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six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior-year period. TRI Pointe Homes’ net new home orders decreased 32% due to a 12% decrease in average selling communities and a 23% decrease in monthly absorption rate. The decrease in average selling communities was due to the timing of community openings and closings, particularly in our Southern California market. The decrease in TRI Pointe Homes’ monthly absorption rate was primarily driven by slower demand in our core Bay Area market compared to the prior-year period. Winchester Homes’ net new home orders decreased 18% as a result of a 21% decrease in monthly absorption rate, offset by a 1% increase in average selling communities. The decrease in our monthly absorption rate was due to changes in product mix, with fewer attached communities with high absorption rates compared to the prior-year period.
New Homes Delivered, Homes Sales Revenue and Average Sales Price by Segment (dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Percentage Change
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
 
New
Homes
Delivered
 
Home
Sales
Revenue
 
Average
Sales
Price
Maracay
180

 
$
95,214

 
$
529

 
246

 
$
115,404

 
$
469

 
(27
)%
 
(17
)%
 
13
 %
Pardee Homes
567

 
329,562

 
581

 
651

 
423,756

 
651

 
(13
)%
 
(22
)%
 
(11
)%
Quadrant Homes
111

 
113,702

 
1,024

 
168

 
126,111

 
751

 
(34
)%
 
(10
)%
 
36
 %
Trendmaker Homes
404

 
187,130

 
463

 
239

 
117,383

 
491

 
69
 %
 
59
 %
 
(6
)%
TRI Pointe Homes
523

 
364,543

 
697

 
616

 
446,062

 
724

 
(15
)%
 
(18
)%
 
(4
)%
Winchester Homes
154

 
94,690

 
615

 
219

 
122,651

 
560

 
(30
)%
 
(23
)%
 
10
 %
Total
1,939

 
$
1,184,841

 
$
611

 
2,139

 
$
1,351,367

 
$
632

 
(9
)%
 
(12
)%
 
(3
)%
 
Home sales revenue decreased $166.5 million, or 12%, to $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was comprised of (i) $126.4 million related to a decrease in new homes delivered to 1,939 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from 2,139 in the prior-year period, and (ii) $40.2 million related to a $21,000, or 3%, decrease in average sales price of homes delivered to $611,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from $632,000 in the prior-year period.
Maracay home sales revenue decreased 17% due to a 27% decrease in new homes delivered, offset by a 13% increase in average sales price. The decrease in new home deliveries was due to the timing of deliveries and the decrease in backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period. Pardee Homes’ home sales revenue decreased 22% due to a 13% decrease in new homes delivered and an 11% decrease in average sales price. The decrease in average sales price was due to a product mix shift that included a fewer proportion of deliveries from our higher priced long-dated California assets. Quadrant Homes’ home sales revenue decreased home sales revenue by 10% due to a 34% decrease in new homes delivered offset by a 36% increase in average sales price. The increase in average sales price was the result of delivering more units in some core Greater Puget Sound markets, which tend to have higher price points. Trendmaker Homes’ home sales revenue increased 59% due to a 69% increase in new homes delivered offset by a 6% decrease in average sales price compared to the prior year. The increase in new homes delivered was largely due to 149 deliveries from our Dallas–Fort Worth operations that were acquired in December 2018, along with higher volume in the Austin market. TRI Pointe Homes’ home sales revenue decreased 18% due to a 15% decrease in new homes delivered and a 4% decrease in average sales price. The decrease in new homes delivered was driven by a lesser number of backlog units to start the current year compared to the prior-year period, and the decrease in average sales price was related to product mix in the quarter. Home sales revenue decreased at Winchester Homes by 23% due to a 30% decrease in homes delivered offset by a 10% increase in average sales price. The decrease in new homes delivered was due to lower backlog units at the start of the current-year period compared to the prior-year period as well as a decrease in net new home orders in the current year period.

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Homebuilding Gross Margins (dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2019
 
%
 
2018
 
%
Home sales revenue
$
1,184,841

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,351,367

 
100.0
%
Cost of home sales
996,220

 
84.1
%
 
1,054,598

 
78.0
%
Homebuilding gross margin
188,621

 
15.9
%
 
296,769

 
22.0
%
Add:  interest in cost of home sales
32,262

 
2.7
%
 
33,798

 
2.5
%
Add:  impairments and lot option abandonments
5,490

 
0.5
%
 
857

 
0.1
%
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin(1)
$
226,373

 
19.1
%
 
$
331,424

 
24.5
%
Homebuilding gross margin percentage
15.9
%
 
 
 
22.0
%
 
 
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage(1)
19.1
%
 
 
 
24.5
%
 
 
__________
(1) 
Non-GAAP financial measure (as discussed below).
Our homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 15.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to 22.0% for the prior-year period.  The decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily due to the mix of deliveries, with a smaller proportion of deliveries from our long-dated California communities, which produce gross margins above the Company average, having a smaller impact on our overall gross margin percentage compared to the prior-year period. Excluding interest and impairment and lot option abandonments in cost of home sales, adjusted homebuilding gross margin percentage was 19.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 24.5% for the prior-year period.
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe this information is meaningful as it isolates the impact that leverage and noncash charges have on homebuilding gross margin and permits investors to make better comparisons with our competitors, who adjust gross margins in a similar fashion. Because adjusted homebuilding gross margin is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  See the table above reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to homebuilding gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Sales and Marketing, General and Administrative Expense (dollars in thousands)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
As a Percentage of
Home Sales Revenue
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Sales and marketing
$
86,054

 
$
84,027

 
7.3
%
 
6.2
%
General and administrative (G&A)
75,451

 
73,297

 
6.4
%
 
5.4
%
Total sales and marketing and G&A
$
161,505

 
$
157,324

 
13.6
%
 
11.6
%
 
Total SG&A as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 13.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 11.6% for the prior-year period. Total SG&A expense increased $4.2 million, to $161.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $157.3 million in the prior-year period.  
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 7.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 6.2% for the prior-year period. The increase was due primarily to lower operating leverage on the fixed components of sales and marketing expenses as a result of the 12% decrease in homes sales revenue and the community count growth we have experienced in the current year, resulting in higher fixed sales and marketing costs on a year over year basis. Sales and marketing expense increased to $86.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $84.0 million in the prior-year period due to the active community count.
G&A expenses as a percentage of home sales revenue increased to 6.4% of home sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 5.4% for the prior-year period as a result of lower operating leverage due to the 12% decrease in home sales revenue.  G&A expenses increased to $75.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $73.3 million in the prior-year period primarily as a result of additional headcount to support future growth in our existing markets.

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Interest
Interest, which was incurred principally to finance land acquisitions, land development and home construction, totaled $45.3 million and $43.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  All interest incurred in both periods was capitalized.  
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was income of $6.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we amended our existing tax sharing agreement with Weyerhaeuser Company (“Weyerhaeuser”), pursuant to which the parties agreed, among other things, that we had no further obligation to remit payment to Weyerhaeuser in connection with any potential utilization of certain deductions or losses associated with certain Weyerhaeuser entities with respect to federal and state taxes. As a result of the amendment, during the three months ended March 31, 2019, we recorded other income of $6.0 million related to the reduction of our income tax liability to Weyerhaeuser.
Income Tax
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a tax provision of $9.2 million based on an effective tax rate of 25.8%.  For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded a tax provision of $35.8 million based on an effective tax rate of 25.1%. The decrease in provision for income taxes is due to a $106.9 million decrease in income before income taxes to $35.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $142.4 million for the prior-year period.
Financial Services Segment
Income from our financial services operations decreased to $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $3.4 million for the prior-year period.  The decrease in financial services income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior-year period relates to the decline in new home deliveries we have experienced, which resulted in fewer opportunities to capture financial services income.  
Lots Owned or Controlled by Segment
Excluded from owned and controlled lots are those related to Note 6, Investments in Unconsolidated Entities, to the accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The table below summarizes our lots owned or controlled by segment as of the dates presented:
 
June 30,
 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
2019
 
2018
 
Amount
 
%
Lots Owned
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maracay
2,234

 
2,142

 
92

 
4
 %
Pardee Homes
13,649

 
14,749

 
(1,100
)
 
(7
)%
Quadrant Homes
853

 
1,073

 
(220
)
 
(21
)%
Trendmaker Homes
1,924

 
1,443

 
481

 
33
 %
TRI Pointe Homes
2,759

 
2,584

 
175

 
7
 %
Winchester Homes
1,211

 
1,570

 
(359
)
 
(23
)%
Total
22,630

 
23,561

 
(931
)
 
(4
)%
Lots Controlled(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maracay
1,377

 
914

 
463

 
51
 %
Pardee Homes
755

 
1,075

 
(320
)
 
(30
)%
Quadrant Homes
589

 
759

 
(170
)
 
(22
)%
Trendmaker Homes
778

 
481

 
297

 
62
 %
TRI Pointe Homes
1,646

 
1,584

 
62

 
4
 %
Winchester Homes
342

 
455

 
(113
)
 
(25
)%
Total
5,487

 
5,268

 
219

 
4
 %
Total Lots Owned or Controlled(1)
28,117

 
28,829

 
(712
)
 
(2
)%

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__________
(1) 
As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, lots controlled represented lots that were under land or lot option contracts or purchase contracts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our principal uses of capital for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were the repayment of debt, operating expenses, land purchases, land development and home construction. We used funds generated by our operations to meet our short-term working capital requirements. We monitor financing requirements to evaluate potential financing sources, including bank credit facilities and note offerings. We remain focused on generating positive margins in our homebuilding operations and acquiring desirable land positions in order to maintain a strong balance sheet and keep us poised for growth. As of June 30, 2019, we had total liquidity of $590.4 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $171.5 million and $418.9 million of availability under our Credit Facility, as described below, after considering the borrowing base provisions and outstanding letters of credit.
Our board of directors will consider a number of factors when evaluating our level of indebtedness and when making decisions regarding the incurrence of new indebtedness, including the purchase price of assets to be acquired with debt financing, the estimated market value of our assets and the availability of particular assets, and our Company as a whole, to generate cash flow to cover the expected debt service.
Senior Notes
In June 2017, TRI Pointe Group issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) at 100.00% of their aggregate principal amount. Net proceeds of this issuance were $296.3 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2027 Notes mature on June 1, 2027 and interest is paid semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1.
In May 2016, TRI Pointe Group issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”) at 99.44% of their aggregate principal amount. Net proceeds of this issuance were $293.9 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2021 Notes mature on July 1, 2021 and interest is paid semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1.
TRI Pointe Group and its wholly owned subsidiary TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (“TRI Pointe Homes”) are co-issuers of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and the 4.375% Senior Notes that matured on June 15, 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). The 2024 Notes were issued at 98.15% of their aggregate principal amount. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 Notes and the 2024 Notes were $861.3 million, after debt issuance costs and discounts. The 2024 Notes mature on June 15, 2024, with interest payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we repaid the remaining $381.9 million of principal balance of the 2019 Notes upon maturity. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repurchased and cancelled an aggregate principal amount of $68.1 million of the 2019 Notes.
Our outstanding senior notes (the “Senior Notes”) contain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, create liens or other encumbrances, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, or merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets. These limitations are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions. As of June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants required by our Senior Notes.
Loans Payable
On March 29, 2019, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which amended and restated our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2015. The Credit Facility (as defined below), which matures on March 29, 2023, consists of a $600 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) and a $250 million term loan facility (the “Term Facility” and together with the Revolving Facility, the “Credit Facility”). The Term Facility includes a 90-day delayed draw provision, which allowed us to draw the full $250 million from the Term Facility in June 2019 in connection with the maturity of the 2019 Notes. We may increase the Credit Facility to not more than $1 billion in the aggregate, at our request, upon satisfaction of specified conditions. The Revolving Facility contains a sublimit of $75 million for letters of credit. We may borrow under the Revolving Facility in the ordinary course of business to repay senior notes and fund our operations, including our land acquisition, land development and homebuilding activities. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be governed by, among other things, a borrowing base. Interest rates on borrowings under the Revolving Facility will be based on either a daily Eurocurrency base rate or a Eurocurrency rate, in either case, plus a spread ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, depending on our leverage ratio. Interest rates on borrowings under the Term

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Facility will be based on either a daily Eurocurrency base rate or a Eurocurrency rate, in either case, plus a spread ranging from 1.10% to 1.85%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio.
As of June 30, 2019, we had $150 million outstanding debt under the Revolving Facility with an interest rate of 4.18% per annum and there was $418.9 million of availability after considering the borrowing base provisions and outstanding letters of credit.  As of June 30, 2019, we had $250 million outstanding debt under the Term Facility with an interest rate of 4.00%. As of June 30, 2019, there was $5.0 million of capitalized debt financing costs, included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheet, related to the Credit Facility that will amortize over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.  Accrued interest, including loan commitment fees, related to the Credit Facility was $712,000 and $402,000 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had outstanding letters of credit of $31.1 million and $31.8 million, respectively.  These letters of credit were issued to secure various financial obligations.  We believe it is not probable that any outstanding letters of credit will be drawn upon.
Under the Credit Facility, we are required to comply with certain financial covenants, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the table below (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Actual at
June 30,
 
Covenant
Requirement at
June 30,
Financial Covenants
2019
 
2019
Consolidated Tangible Net Worth
$
1,926,470

 
$
1,363,168

(Not less than $1.35 billion plus 50% of net income and
   50% of the net proceeds from equity offerings after
   December 31, 2018)
 
 
 

Leverage Test
40.0
%
 
≤55%

(Not to exceed 55%)
 
 
 

Interest Coverage Test
4.3

 
≥1.5

(Not less than 1.5:1.0)
 
 
 

 
In addition, the Credit Facility limits the aggregate number of single family dwellings (where construction has commenced) owned by the Company or any guarantor that are not presold or model units to no more than the greater of (i) 50% of the number of housing unit closings (as defined) during the preceding 12 months; or (ii) 100% of the number of housing unit closings during the preceding 6 months. However, a failure to comply with this “Spec Unit Inventory Test” will not be an event of default or default, but will be excluded from the borrowing base as of the last day of the quarter in which the non-compliance occurs. The Credit Facility further requires that at least 97.0% of consolidated tangible net worth must be attributable to the Company and its guarantor subsidiaries, subject to certain grace periods.
As of June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with all of these financial covenants.
Stock Repurchase Program
On February 21, 2019, our board of directors discontinued and cancelled the 2018 Repurchase Program and approved the 2019 Repurchase Program, authorizing the repurchase of shares of common stock with an aggregate value of up to $100 million through March 31, 2020. Purchases of common stock pursuant to the 2019 Repurchase Program may be made in open market transactions effected through a broker-dealer at prevailing market prices, in block trades, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. We are not obligated under the 2019 Repurchase Program to repurchase any specific number or dollar amount of shares of common stock, and we may modify, suspend or discontinue the 2019 Repurchase Program at any time. Our management will determine the timing and amount of repurchase in its discretion based on a variety of factors, such as the market price of our common stock, corporate requirements, general market economic conditions and legal requirements. Through the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, no shares of common stock have been repurchased under the 2019 Repurchase Program.
Leverage Ratios

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We believe that our leverage ratios provide useful information to the users of our financial statements regarding our financial position and cash and debt management. The ratio of debt-to-capital and the ratio of net debt-to-net capital are calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):  
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Loans Payable
$
400,000

 
$

Senior Notes
1,032,145

 
1,410,804

Total debt
1,432,145

 
1,410,804

Stockholders’ equity
2,086,630

 
2,056,924

Total capital
$
3,518,775

 
$
3,467,728

Ratio of debt-to-capital(1)
40.7
%
 
40.7
%
 
 
 
 
Total debt
$
1,432,145

 
$
1,410,804

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
(171,516
)
 
(277,696
)
Net debt
1,260,629

 
1,133,108

Stockholders’ equity
2,086,630

 
2,056,924

Net capital
$
3,347,259

 
$
3,190,032

Ratio of net debt-to-net capital(2)
37.7
%
 
35.5
%
__________
(1) 
The ratio of debt-to-capital is computed as the quotient obtained by dividing total debt by the sum of total debt plus stockholders’ equity.
(2) 
The ratio of net debt-to-net capital is a non-GAAP financial measure and is computed as the quotient obtained by dividing net debt (which is total debt less cash and cash equivalents) by the sum of net debt plus stockholders’ equity. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is the ratio of debt-to-capital. We believe the ratio of net debt-to-net capital is a relevant financial measure for investors to understand the leverage employed in our operations and as an indicator of our ability to obtain financing. See the table above reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to the ratio of debt-to-capital.  Because the ratio of net debt-to-net capital is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Cash Flows—Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
For the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018, the comparison of cash flows is as follows:
Net cash used in operating activities increased by $103.9 million to $103.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, from net cash used of $49,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The change was comprised of offsetting activity, including (i) a decrease in net income to $26.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $106.6 million in the prior-year period, (ii) a decrease in cash collected to cash used of $6.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to cash provided of $66.0 million in the prior-year period, and (iii) other offsetting activity, including changes in inventory, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Net cash used in investing activities was $13.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $16.9 million for the prior-year period.  The decrease in cash used in investing activities was due mainly to a decrease in purchases of property and equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $11.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $26.1 million for the same period in the prior year. In the current year period, we borrowed $400.0 million in loans payable and repaid $381.9 million of senior notes which matured in June 2019.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into purchase contracts in order to procure lots for the construction of our homes.  We are subject to customary obligations associated with entering into contracts for the purchase of land and improved lots.  These purchase contracts typically require a cash deposit and the purchase of properties under these contracts is generally contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the sellers, including obtaining applicable property and development entitlements.  We also utilize option contracts with land sellers and land banking arrangements as a method of acquiring land in

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staged takedowns, to help us manage the financial and market risk associated with land holdings, and to reduce the use of funds from our corporate financing sources.  These option contracts and land banking arrangements generally require a non-refundable deposit for the right to acquire land and lots over a specified period of time at pre-determined prices.  We generally have the right, at our discretion, to terminate our obligations under both purchase contracts and option contracts by forfeiting our cash deposit with no further financial responsibility to the land seller.  In some cases, however, we may be contractually obligated to complete development work even if we terminate the option to procure land or lots. As of June 30, 2019, we had $71.4 million of cash deposits, the majority of which are non-refundable, pertaining to land and lot option contracts and purchase contracts with an aggregate remaining purchase price of $665.3 million (net of deposits).
Our utilization of land and lot option contracts and land banking arrangements is dependent on, among other things, the availability of land sellers or land banking firms willing to enter into such arrangements, the availability of capital to finance the development of optioned land and lots, general housing market conditions, and local market dynamics.  Options may be more difficult to procure from land sellers in strong housing markets and are more prevalent in certain geographic regions.
Inflation
Our operations can be adversely impacted by inflation, primarily from higher land, financing, labor, material and construction costs.  In addition, inflation can lead to higher mortgage rates, which can significantly affect the affordability of mortgage financing to homebuyers.  While we attempt to pass on cost increases to customers through increased prices, when weak housing market conditions exist, we are often unable to offset cost increases with higher selling prices. 
Seasonality
Historically, the homebuilding industry experiences seasonal fluctuations in quarterly operating results and capital requirements.  We typically experience the highest new home order activity during the first and second quarters of our fiscal year, although this activity is also highly dependent on the number of active selling communities, timing of new community openings and other market factors.  Since it typically takes three to nine months to construct a new home, the number of homes delivered and associated home sales revenue typically increases in the third and fourth quarters of our fiscal year as new home orders sold earlier in the year convert to home deliveries.  Because of this seasonality, home starts, construction costs and related cash outflows have historically been highest in the second and third quarters of our fiscal year, and the majority of cash receipts from home deliveries occur during the second half of the year.  We expect this seasonal pattern to continue over the long-term, although it may be affected by volatility in the homebuilding industry.

Description of Projects and Communities Under Development
The following table presents project information relating to each of our markets as of June 30, 2019 and includes information on current projects under development where we are building and selling homes.

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Maracay
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
Phoenix, Arizona
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
City of Buckeye:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Verrado Victory
2015
 
98

 
94

 
4

 

 
14

 
 $373 - $405
Arroyo Seco
2020
 
44

 

 
44

 

 

 
 $419 - $479
City of Chandler:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hawthorn Manor
2017
 
84

 
73

 
11

 
8

 
14

 
 $490 - $564
Mission Estates
2019
 
26

 
1

 
25

 
15

 
1

 
 $537 - $598
Windermere Ranch
2019
 
91

 

 
91

 
20

 

 
 $503 - $542
City of Gilbert:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marathon Ranch
2018
 
63

 
32

 
31

 
25

 
23

 
$520 - $563
Lakes At Annecy
2019
 
216

 
5

 
211

 
32

 
5

 
$257 - $354
Annecy P3
2020
 
250

 

 
250

 

 

 
$226 - $301
Lakeview Trails
2019
 
92

 

 
92

 
53

 

 
$549 - $624
Lakeview Trails II
2020
 
68

 

 
68

 

 

 
$554 - $629
Copper Bend
2020
 
38

 

 
38

 

 

 
$489 - $509
Waterston
2020
 
332

 

 
332

 

 

 
$487 - $775
City of Goodyear:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Villages at Rio Paseo
2018
 
117

 
32

 
85

 
19

 
14

 
 $190 - $221
Cottages at Rio Paseo
2018
 
93

 
46

 
47

 
14

 
15

 
 $231 - $252
City of Mesa:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Vista at Granite Crossing
2018
 
37

 
37

 

 

 
12

 
 $438 - $513
Electron at Eastmark
2019
 
53

 
10

 
43

 
22

 
10

 
 $364 - $441
City of Peoria:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Legacy at The Meadows
2017
 
74

 
68

 
6

 

 
2

 
 $425 - $451
Estates at The Meadows
2017
 
272

 
126

 
146

 
55

 
26

 
 $505 - $591
Enclave at The Meadows
2018
 
126

 
43

 
83

 
34

 
14

 
 $386 - $481
Deseo
2019
 
94

 

 
94

 
14

 

 
 $502 - $596
City of Phoenix:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Navarro Groves
2018
 
54

 
42

 
12

 
9

 
18

 
 $439 - $484
Loma @ Avance
2019
 
124

 

 
124

 
26

 

 
 $367 - $426
Ranger @ Avance
2019
 
145

 

 
145

 
16

 

 
 $409 - $481
Piedmont @ Avance
2019
 
99

 

 
99

 
19

 

 
 $495 - $510
Alta @ Avance
2019
 
26

 

 
26

 
2

 

 
 $607 - $636
Town of Queen Creek:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spur Cross
2020
 
118

 

 
118

 

 

 
 $474 - $579
Phoenix, Arizona Total
 
 
2,834

 
609

 
2,225

 
383

 
168

 
 
Tucson, Arizona
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oro Valley:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Desert Crest - Center Pointe Vistoso
2016
 
103

 
95

 
8

 
1

 
8

 
$262 - $307
The Cove - Center Pointe Vistoso
2016
 
83

 
83

 

 

 
1

 
$345 - $405
Summit N & S - Center Pointe Vistoso
2016
 
88

 
88

 

 

 
3

 
$397 - $432
The Pinnacle - Center Pointe Vistoso
2016
 
69

 
68

 
1

 
1

 

 
$448 - $480
Tucson, Arizona Total
 
 
343

 
334

 
9

 
2

 
12

 
 
Maracay Total
 
 
3,177

 
943

 
2,234

 
385

 
180

 
 


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Pardee Homes
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
California
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
San Diego County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Almeria
2017
 
80

 
80

 

 

 
5

 
$1,440 - $1,560
Vista Santa Fe
2019
 
44

 
 
 
44

 
14

 

 
$1,760 - $1,950
Sendero
2019
 
112

 
11

 
101

 
57

 
11

 
$1,150 - $1,350
Terraza
2019
 
81

 
9

 
72

 
39

 
9

 
$1,260 - $1,400
Carmel
2019
 
105

 

 
105

 
38

 

 
$1,380 - $1,500
Vista Del Mar
2019
 
79

 

 
79

 
27

 

 
$1,530 - $1,720
Pacific Highlands Ranch Future
2020
 
115

 

 
115

 

 

 
TBD
Sandstone
2018
 
81

 
66

 
15

 
11

 
17

 
$640 - $710
Lake Ridge
2018
 
129

 
57

 
72

 
15

 
23

 
$710 - $860
Veraz
2018
 
111

 
22

 
89

 
5

 
12

 
$380 - $460
Moderna
2018
 
44

 
35

 
9

 
6

 
25

 
$355 - $440
Marea
2020
 
143

 

 
143

 

 

 
$370 - $470
Solmar
2019
 
74

 

 
74

 

 

 
$365 - $440
Solmar Sur
2019
 
108

 

 
108

 

 

 
$365 - $440
PA61 Townhomes
2021
 
170

 

 
170

 

 

 
TBD
Meadowood
TBD
 
845

 

 
845

 

 

 
$360 - $650
South Otay Mesa
TBD
 
893

 

 
893

 

 

 
TBD
Los Angeles County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Verano
2017
 
95

 
49

 
46

 
2

 
12

 
$575 - $670
Arista
2017
 
143

 
78

 
65

 
9

 
10

 
$725 - $790
Cresta
2018
 
67

 
24

 
43

 
6

 
14

 
$790 - $890
Lyra
2019
 
84

 
8

 
76

 
16

 
8

 
 $650 - $720
Sola
2019
 
104

 
13

 
91

 
46

 
13

 
 $545 - $590
Skyline Ranch Future
TBD
 
882

 

 
882

 

 

 
 $550 - $810
Riverside County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vantage
2016
 
101

 
101

 

 

 
2

 
$390 - $410
Aura
2017
 
100

 
100

 

 

 
3

 
$370 - $385
Starling
2017
 
68

 
55

 
13

 
9

 
15

 
$425 - $440
Canyon Hills Future 70 x 115
TBD
 
125

 

 
125

 

 

 
TBD
Westlake
2020
 
163

 

 
163

 

 

 
$310 - $325
Elara
2016
 
260

 
225

 
35

 
18

 
23

 
$310 - $345
Daybreak
2017
 
159

 
85

 
74

 
27

 
11

 
$345 - $365
Cascade
2017
 
209

 
128

 
81

 
12

 
28

 
$330 - $345
Abrio
2018
 
98

 
39

 
59

 
23

 
7

 
$400 - $425
Beacon
2018
 
106

 
38

 
68

 
24

 
20

 
$475 - $525
Alisio
2019
 
84

 
3

 
81

 
32

 
3

 
$295 - $330
Vita
2019
 
113

 
8

 
105

 
16

 
8

 
$310 - $335
Avid
2019
 
70

 
1

 
69

 
16

 
1

 
$340 - $365
Elan
2019
 
101

 
3

 
98

 
9

 
3

 
$400 - $420
Mira
2019
 
90

 
5

 
85

 
3

 
5

 
$365 - $395
Sundance Future Active Adult
TBD
 
330

 

 
330

 

 

 
TBD
Avena
2018
 
84

 
39

 
45

 
8

 
14

 
$450 - $475
Tamarack
2018
 
84

 
64

 
20

 
9

 
9

 
$480 - $520
Braeburn
2018
 
82

 
17

 
65

 
24

 
9

 
$400 - $425
Canvas
2018
 
89

 
25

 
64

 
19

 
17

 
$370 - $425
Kadence
2018
 
85

 
20

 
65

 
20

 
12

 
$390 - $440
Newpark
2018
 
93

 
15

 
78

 
23

 
7

 
$430 - $495
Easton
2018
 
92

 
15

 
77

 
14

 
10

 
$440 - $530
Tournament Hills Future
TBD
 
268

 

 
268

 

 

 
TBD
Banning
2020
 
4,344

 

 
4,344

 

 

 
TBD

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San Joaquin County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bear Creek
TBD
 
1,252

 

 
1,252

 

 

 
TBD
California Total
 
 
13,239

 
1,438

 
11,801

 
597

 
366

 
 
Nevada
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clark County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North Peak
2015
 
176

 
176

 

 

 
1

 
$312 - $370
Castle Rock
2015
 
183

 
183

 

 

 
4

 
$365 - $455
Escala
2016
 
64

 
64

 

 

 
1

 
 $520 - $590
Strada
2017
 
83

 
59

 
24

 
19

 

 
 $425 - $490
Linea
2018
 
123

 
76

 
47

 
28

 
28

 
$365 - $405
Strada 2.0
2019
 
92

 

 
92

 
2

 
 
 
$425 - $545
Linea II
2020
 
79

 

 
79

 

 

 
$360 - $400
Inspirada Townhomes
2020
 
114

 

 
114

 

 

 
TBD
Meridian
2016
 
62

 
62

 

 

 
1

 
 $595 - $690
Pebble Estate Future
TBD
 
8

 

 
8

 

 

 
 TBD
Encanto
2016
 
51

 
50

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
 $475 - $530
Luma
2018
 
63

 
61

 
2

 
2

 
20

 
 $490 - $530
Evolve
2019
 
74

 

 
74

 
17

 

 
 $300 - $320
Corterra
2018
 
112

 
17

 
95

 
5

 
14

 
 $450 - $550
Keystone
2017
 
70

 
69

 
1

 

 
6

 
 $465 - $550
Cobalt
2017
 
107

 
59

 
48

 
8

 
13

 
 $390 - $455
Onyx
2018
 
88

 
24

 
64

 
14

 
10

 
 $450 - $490
Axis
2017
 
52

 
46

 
6

 
4

 
13

 
 $860 - $1,125
Axis at the Canyons
2019
 
26

 

 
26

 
10

 

 
 $780 - $905
Midnight Ridge
2019
 
104

 

 
104

 

 

 
 $540 - $585
Pivot
2017
 
88

 
64

 
24

 
12

 
20

 
 $405 - $470
Strada at Pivot
2017
 
27

 
27

 

 
12

 
2

 
 $450 - $480
Nova Ridge
2017
 
81

 
56

 
25

 

 
17

 
 $680 - $840
Nova Ridge at the Cliffs
2019
 
27

 
 
 
27

 
3

 

 
 $680 - $840
Tera Luna
2018
 
116

 
12

 
104

 
12

 
8

 
 $545 - $660
Indogo
2018
 
202

 
40

 
162

 
15

 
18

 
 $300 - $355
Larimar
2018
 
170

 
13

 
157

 
8

 
9

 
 $350 - $405
Blackstone
2018
 
140

 
20

 
120

 
18

 
15

 
 $410 - $500
Cirrus
2019
 
54

 

 
54

 
3

 

 
 $360 - $395
Silverado
2020
 
274

 

 
274

 

 

 
 TBD
Sandalwood
2020
 
116

 

 
116

 

 

 
 $685 - $815
Nevada Total
 
 
3,026

 
1,178

 
1,848

 
193

 
201

 
 
Pardee Total
 
 
16,265

 
2,616

 
13,649

 
790

 
567

 
 


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Quadrant Homes 
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
Washington
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Snohomish County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grove North, Bothell
2019
 
43

 

 
43

 
4

 

 
$770 - $880
Grove South, Bothell
2019
 
9

 

 
9

 
1

 

 
$770 - $820
King County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vareze, Kirkland
2020
 
82

 

 
82

 

 

 
$690 - $880
Inglewood Landing, Sammamish
2019
 
21

 
10

 
11

 
4

 
10

 
$1,115 - $1,290
Kirkwood Terrace, Sammamish
2018
 
12

 
10

 
2

 

 
5

 
$1,800 - $1,900
Cedar Landing, North Bend
2019
 
138

 

 
138

 
24

 

 
$740 - $880
Monarch Ridge, Sammamish
2019
 
59

 

 
59

 

 

 
 $970 - $1,245
Overlook at Summit Park, Maple Valley
2019
 
126

 
9

 
117

 
17

 
9

 
$596 - $700
Aurea, Sammamish
2019
 
41

 

 
41

 

 

 
$695 - $837
Aldea, Newcastle
2019
 
129

 
18

 
111

 
13

 
18

 
$810 - $883
Lario, Bellevue
2020
 
46

 

 
46

 

 

 
 $765 - $1,030
Soundview, Federal Way
2018
 
21

 
15

 
6

 
4

 
11

 
 $531 - $660
Eagles Glen, Sammamish
2020
 
10

 

 
10

 

 

 
 $1,100 - $2,000
Finn Meadows, Kirkland
2020
 
10

 

 
10

 

 

 
$900 - $1,050
Hazelwood Gardens, Newcastle
2021
 
15

 

 
15

 

 

 
$1,100 - $1,260
Kitsap County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lone Pine, Poulsbo
2019
 
15

 

 
15

 
4

 

 
$474 - $530
Winslow Grove, Bainbridge Island
2018
 
19

 
12

 
7

 
6

 
10

 
$997 - $1,192
Blue Heron, Poulsbo
2021
 
85

 

 
85

 

 

 
$489 - $664
Poulsbo Meadows, Poulsbo
2021
 
46

 

 
46

 

 

 
$494 - $530
Closed Communities
 
 

 

 

 

 
48

 
 
Washington Total
 
 
927

 
74

 
853

 
77

 
111

 
 
Quadrant Total
 
 
927

 
74

 
853

 
77

 
111

 
 






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Trendmaker Homes
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
Texas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazoria County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pomona, Manvel
2015
 
49

 
42

 
7

 
3

 
7

 
$446 - $489
Rise Meridiana
2016
 
47

 
38

 
9

 

 
8

 
$292 - $350
Fort Bend County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cross Creek Ranch 60', Fulshear
2013
 
32

 
6

 
26

 
8

 
5

 
$415 - $500
Cross Creek Ranch 65', Fulshear
2013
 
77

 
50

 
27

 
5

 
10

 
$442 - $559
Cross Creek Ranch 70', Fulshear
2013
 
85

 
60

 
25

 
14

 
9

 
$510 - $587
Cross Creek Ranch 80', Fulshear
2013
 
60

 
39

 
21

 
13

 
11

 
$600 - $655
Cross Creek Ranch 90', Fulshear
2013
 
37

 
33

 
4

 
1

 
1

 
$695 - $829
Fulshear Run 1/2 Acre, Richmond
2016
 
54

 
43

 
11

 
4

 
12

 
$573 - $699
Fulshear Run (Land)
TBD
 
91

 

 
91

 

 

 
TBD
Harvest Green 75', Richmond
2015
 
48

 
37

 
11

 
9

 
2

 
$449 - $574
Sienna Plantation 85', Missouri City
2015
 
54

 
33

 
21

 
1

 
3

 
$546 - $717
Grayson Woods 60'
TBD
 
17

 

 
17

 

 

 
$400 - $480
Grayson Woods 70'
TBD
 
10

 

 
10

 
1

 

 
$480 - $555
Katy Gaston
TBD
 
129

 

 
129

 

 

 
TBD
Harris County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Groves, Humble
2015
 
117

 
78

 
39

 
8

 
7

 
$298 - $360
Lakes of Creekside
2015
 
38

 
22

 
16

 
7

 
6

 
$460 - $611
Balmoral 50'
2019
 
24

 

 
24

 
1

 

 
$270 - $351
Bridgeland '80, Cypress
2015
 
118

 
91

 
27

 
13

 
8

 
$555 - $683
Bridgeland 70'
2018
 
41

 
9

 
32

 
8

 
2

 
$511 - $574
Villas at Bridgeland 50'
2018
 
48

 
7

 
41

 
2

 
5

 
$356 - $409
Elyson 70', Cypress
2016
 
20

 
20

 

 

 
2

 
$463 - $482
Falls at Dry Creek
2019
 
5

 

 
5

 

 

 
TBD
Hidden Arbor, Cypress
2015
 
129

 
102

 
27

 

 

 
$419 - $599
Clear Lake, Houston
2015
 
778

 
528

 
250

 
57

 
50

 
$350 - $698
Montgomery County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Northgrove, Tomball
TBD
 
25

 
7

 
18

 

 

 
TBD
Bender's Landing Estates, Spring
2014
 
104

 
104

 

 

 
13

 
$553 - $555
The Woodlands, Creekside Park
2015
 
127

 
99

 
28

 
10

 
29

 
$423 - $729
Royal Brook, Porter
2018
 
24

 
2

 
22

 
1

 
1

 
$393 - $479
Waller County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LakeHouse
2019
 
350

 
3

 
347

 
20

 
3

 
$263 - $575
Williamson County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crystal Falls
2016
 
29

 
25

 
4

 

 

 
TBD
Rancho Sienna 60'
2016
 
51

 
25

 
26

 
5

 
7

 
$339 - $446
Rancho Sienna 80'
2018
 
5

 
4

 
1

 
1

 
2

 
$456 - $519
Highlands at Mayfield Ranch 50'
2018
 
36

 
17

 
19

 
10

 
9

 
$282 - $375
Highlands at Mayfield Ranch 60'
2018
 
23

 
8

 
15

 
9

 
7

 
$335 - $406
Rancho Sienna 50'
2019
 
30

 
1

 
29

 
3

 
1

 
$291 - $394
Palmera Ridge
2019
 
30

 
2

 
28

 
18

 
2

 
$272 - $344
Hays County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Belterra 60', Austin
2017
 
36

 
36

 

 

 
10

 
$419 - $458
Belterra 80', Austin
2016
 
37

 
37

 

 

 
3

 
$552 - $562
Headwaters, Dripping Springs
2017
 
30

 
30

 

 

 
7

 
$453 - $485
6 Creeks 50' Section 1 & 2
2019
 
35

 

 
35

 

 

 
TBD
6 Creeks 60' Section 1 & 2
2019
 
15

 

 
15

 

 

 
TBD
Travis County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lakes Edge 70'
2018
 
45

 
21

 
24

 
23

 
8

 
$645 - $830
Lakes Edge 80'
2018
 
14

 
7

 
7

 
7

 
3

 
$742 - $792

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Collin County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Miramonte, Frisco
2016
 
62

 
46

 
16

 
6

 
10

 
$475 - $560
Retreat at Craig Ranch, McKinney
2012
 
165

 
145

 
20

 
6

 
2

 
$375 - $415
Dallas County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vineyards, Rowlett
2017
 
40

 
18

 
22

 
8

 
6

 
$368 - $480
Denton County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Glenview, Frisco
2017
 
50

 
20

 
30

 
4

 
12

 
$345 - $485
Paloma Creek, Little Elm
 
 
267

 
164

 
103

 
6

 
20

 
$275 - $390
Parks at Legacy, Prosper
2017
 
55

 
24

 
31

 
6

 
10

 
$384 - $495
Shadow Creek, Hickory Creek
2016
 
40

 
39

 
1

 
1

 
3

 
$360 - $400
Valencia, Little Elm
2016
 
82

 
48

 
34

 
6

 
11

 
$350 - $444
Villages of Carmel, Denton
2017
 
96

 
52

 
44

 
28

 
10

 
$290 - $360
Kaufman County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Park Trails, Forney
2015
 
85

 
82

 
3

 
2

 
9

 
$240 - $280
Rockwall County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heath Golf and Yacht, Heath
2016
 
100

 
64

 
36

 
7

 
7

 
$294 - $490
Woodcreek, Fate
2017
 
94

 
78

 
16

 
10

 
16

 
$267 - $330
Tarrant County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chisholm Trail Ranch, Fort Worth
2017
 
81

 
58

 
23

 
5

 
14

 
$270 - $375
Lakes of River Trails, Fort Worth
2011
 
156

 
130

 
26

 
24

 
9

 
$317 - $416
Ventana, Benbrook
2017
 
70

 
39

 
31

 
18

 
10

 
$318 - $430
Closed Communities
N/A
 

 

 

 

 
2

 
 
Texas Total
 
 
4,597

 
2,673

 
1,924

 
399

 
404

 
 
Trendmaker Homes Total
 
 
4,597

 
2,673

 
1,924

 
399

 
404

 
 


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TRI Pointe Homes
 
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
Southern California
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Orange County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aria, Rancho Mission Viejo
2016
 
151

 
151

 

 

 
5

 
 $687 - $719
Viridian
2018
 
72

 
26

 
46

 
16

 
9

 
 $895 - $994
Sterling Row Townhomes, Irvine
2017
 
96

 
96

 

 

 
1

 
 $572 - $779
Varenna at Orchard Hills, Irvine
2016
 
105

 
90

 
15

 
1

 
17

 
 $1,225 - $1,343
Alston, Anaheim
2017
 
75

 
75

 

 

 
15

 
 $828 - $869
StrataPointe, Buena Park
2017
 
149

 
146

 
3

 
3

 
21

 
 $549 - $737
Lyric
2019
 
70

 
24

 
46

 
5

 
24

 
 $790 - $943
Citron at Bedford
2019
 
101

 
19

 
82

 
12

 
19

 
 $383 - $425
Windbourne
2020
 
19

 

 
19

 

 

 
 TBD
Canvas
2020
 
25

 

 
25

 

 

 
 TBD
San Diego County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prism at Weston
2018
 
142

 
50

 
92

 
29

 
16

 
 $574 - $632
Talus at Weston
2018
 
63

 
42

 
21

 
10

 
10

 
 $680 - $730
Riverside County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terrassa Court, Corona
2015
 
94

 
94

 

 

 
1

 
 $421 - $499
Terrassa Villas, Corona
2015
 
52

 
51

 
1

 
1

 
5

 
 $491 - $554
Cassis at Rancho Soleo
2020
 
79

 

 
79

 

 

 
 TBD
Cava at Rancho Soleo
2020
 
63

 

 
63

 

 

 
 TBD
Cerro at Rancho Soleo
2020
 
103

 

 
103

 

 

 
 TBD
Los Angeles County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VuePointe, El Monte
2017
 
102

 
100

 
2

 
2

 
13

 
 $479 - $654
Bradford @ Rosedale, Azusa
2017
 
52

 
52

 

 

 
1

 
 $816 - $906
Lucera at Aliento
2017
 
67

 
66

 
1

 
1

 
4

 
 $622 - $648
Tierno at Aliento
2017
 
63

 
49

 
14

 

 

 
 $667 - $695
Tierno II at Aliento
2018
 
63

 
24

 
39

 
8

 
14

 
 $642 - $708
Paloma at West Creek
2018
 
155

 
85

 
70

 
16

 
35

 
 $453 - $524
Mystral
2019
 
78

 
8

 
70

 
22

 
8

 
 $635 - $684
Celestia
2019
 
72

 
11

 
61

 
25

 
11

 
 $597 - $626
San Bernardino County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. James at Park Place, Ontario
2015
 
125

 
119

 
6

 

 

 
 $509 - $560
St. James III at Park Place, Ontario
2018
 
82

 
55

 
27

 
14

 
18

 
 $509 - $560
Ivy at The Preserve
2020
 
113

 

 
113

 

 

 
 TBD
Hazel at The Preserve
2020
 
133

 

 
133

 

 

 
 TBD
Tempo at The Resort
2019
 
80

 

 
80

 

 

 
 TBD
Southern California Total
 
 
2,644

 
1,433

 
1,211

 
165

 
247

 
 
Northern California
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contra Costa County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wynstone at Barrington, Brentwood
2017
 
92

 
88

 
4

 
2

 
11

 
 $640 - $675
Greyson Place
2019
 
44

 

 
44

 
7

 

 
 $785 - $885
Santa Clara County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Madison Gate
2018
 
65

 
30

 
35

 
6

 
6

 
 $785 - $1,134
Blanc at Glen Loma
2019
 
49

 

 
49

 
2

 

 
 $765 - $815
Noir at Glen Loma
2019
 
64

 

 
64

 
3

 

 
 $870 - $920
Lotus at Urban Oak
2020
 
25

 

 
25

 

 

 
 $930 - $1,054
Solano County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bloom at Green Valley, Fairfield
2018
 
91

 
48

 
43

 
12

 
17

 
 $548 - $588
Harvest at Green Valley, Fairfield
2018
 
56

 
38

 
18

 
7

 
10

 
 $550 - $630
Lantana, Fairfield
2019
 
133

 
19

 
114

 
21

 
19

 
 $460 - $505
San Joaquin County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Sundance, Mountain House
2015
 
113

 
108

 
5

 

 

 
 $648 - $721
Sundance II, Mountain House
2017
 
138

 
72

 
66

 
11

 
13

 
 $648 - $721
Alameda County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, Alameda Landing
2019
 
2

 

 
2

 
2

 

 
$550
Blackstone at the Cannery, Hayward SFA
2016
 
105

 
105

 

 

 
1

 
$666 - $776
Slate at Jordan Ranch, Dublin
2017
 
56

 
56

 

 

 
5

 
$1,125 - $1,225
Onyx at Jordan Ranch, Dublin
2017
 
105

 
68

 
37

 
4

 
14

 
$914 - $966
Quartz at Jordan Ranch, Dublin
2018
 
45

 
42

 
3

 
1

 
12

 
$958 - $1,098
Apex, Fremont
2018
 
77

 
47

 
30

 
3

 
8

 
$784 - $1,096
Palm, Fremont
2019
 
31

 
7

 
24

 
3

 
7

 
$2,119 - $2,225
Ellis at Central Station, Oakland
2019
 
128

 

 
128

 

 

 
$700 - $813
Sacramento County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natomas
2019
 
94

 

 
94

 

 

 
$344 - $410
Placer County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
La Madera
2019
 
102

 

 
102

 
7

 

 
$446 - $526
San Francisco County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lofton at NOPO, San Francisco
2020
 
54

 

 
54

 

 

 
$995 - $1,255
Northern California Total
 
 
1,669

 
728

 
941

 
91

 
123

 
 
California Total
 
 
4,313

 
2,161

 
2,152

 
256

 
370

 
 
Colorado
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Douglas County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Terrain Ravenwood Village (3500)
2018
 
157

 
64

 
93

 
23

 
30

 
 $375 - $427
Terrain Ravenwood Village (4000)
2018
 
100

 
50

 
50

 
22

 
17

 
 $403 - $471
Trails at Crowfoot
2020
 
100

 

 
100

 

 

 
 TBD
Sterling Ranch
2020
 
80

 

 
80

 

 

 
 TBD
The Canyons
2020
 
89

 

 
89

 

 

 
 TBD
Jefferson County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Candelas 6000 Series, Arvada
2015
 
76

 
76

 

 

 
1

 
 $516 - $656
Candelas 3500 Series, Arvada
2016
 
97

 
97

 

 

 
16

 
 $408 - $466
Candelas 5000 Series, Arvada
2017
 
62

 
61

 
1

 
1

 
17

 
 $516 - $584
Candelas 4020 Series, Arvada
2019
 
98

 
21

 
77

 
20

 
21

 
 $465 - $520
Crown Point, Westminster
2019
 
64

 
8

 
56

 
28

 
8

 
 $430 - $482
Arapahoe County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Whispering Pines, Aurora
2016
 
115

 
78

 
37

 
21

 
14

 
 $636 - $681
Adams County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amber Creek, Thornton
2017
 
121

 
97

 
24

 
13

 
29

 
 $398 - $483
Colorado Total
 
 
1,159

 
552

 
607

 
128

 
153

 
 
TRI Pointe Total
 
 
5,472

 
2,713

 
2,759

 
384

 
523

 
 


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Winchester Homes
County, Project, City
Year of
First
Delivery(1)
 
Total
Number of
Lots(2)
 
Cumulative
Homes
Delivered
as of
June 30,
2019
 
Lots
Owned as of
June 30, 2019(3)
 
Backlog as of
June 30,
2019(4)(5)
 
Homes
Delivered
for the Six
Months Ended
June 30,
2019
 
Sales Price
Range
(in thousands)(6)
Maryland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anne Arundel County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Two Rivers Townhomes, Crofton
2017
 
100

 
53

 
47

 
9

 
14

 
$450 - $560
Two Rivers Cascades SFD, Crofton
2018
 
43

 
21

 
22

 
4

 
5

 
$540 - $625
Watson's Glen, Millersville
2015
 
103

 
4

 
99

 

 

 
TBD
Frederick County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Landsdale, Monrovia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Landsdale SFD
2015
 
222

 
139

 
83

 
21

 
14

 
$495 - $597
Landsdale Townhomes
2015
 
100

 
83

 
17

 
3

 
7

 
$330 - $383
Landsdale TND Neo SFD
2015
 
77

 
48

 
29

 
10

 
4

 
$440 - $473
Montgomery County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cabin Branch, Clarksburg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cabin Branch SFD
2014
 
359

 
222

 
137

 
14

 
18

 
 $510 - $765
Cabin Branch Avenue Townhomes
2017
 
86

 
61

 
25

 
12

 
9

 
$420 - $488
Cabin Branch Crossings Townhomes
2019
 
98

 

 
98

 

 

 
 $440 - $515
Cabin Branch Manor Townhomes
2014
 
444

 
315

 
129

 
18

 
16

 
 $360 - $464
Preserve at Stoney Spring - Lots for Sale
N/A
 
3

 

 
3

 

 

 
 N/A
Glenmont MetroCenter, Silver Spring
2016
 
171

 
93

 
78

 
25

 
18

 
 $435 - $513
Chapman Row, Rockville
2019
 
61

 

 
61

 
7

 

 
 $720 - $775
Randolph Farms, Rockville
2019
 
104

 

 
104

 

 

 
 TBD
Closed Communities
N/A
 

 

 

 

 
1

 
  
Maryland Total
 
 
1,971

 
1,039

 
932

 
123

 
106

 
 
Virginia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fairfax County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stuart Mill, Oakton - Lots for Sale
N/A
 
5

 

 
5

 

 

 
N/A
Westgrove, Fairfax
2018
 
24

 
8

 
16

 
9

 
7

 
$1,001 - $1,107
West Oaks Corner, Fairfax
2019
 
188

 

 
188

 
4

 

 
$660 - $755
Loudoun County:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brambleton, Ashburn
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
West Park SFD
2018
 
53

 
29

 
24

 
18

 
9

 
$700 - $724
Birchwood AA
2018
 
43

 
23

 
20

 
10

 
14

 
$577 - $634
Vistas at Lansdowne, Lansdowne
2015
 
120

 
120

 

 

 
11

 
$536 - $576
Willowsford Grant II, Aldie
2016
 
55

 
29

 
26

 
9

 
6

 
$950 - $1,226
Closed Communities
N/A
 

 

 

 

 
1

 
 N/A
Virginia Total
 
 
488

 
209

 
279

 
50

 
48

 
 
Winchester Total
 
 
2,459

 
1,248

 
1,211

 
173

 
154

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Combined Company Total
 
 
32,897

 
10,267

 
22,630

 
2,208

 
1,939

 
 
__________
(1) 
Year of first delivery for future periods is based upon management’s estimates and is subject to change.
(2) 
The number of homes to be built at completion is subject to change, and there can be no assurance that we will build these homes.
(3) 
Owned lots as of June 30, 2019 include owned lots in backlog as of June 30, 2019.
(4) 
Backlog consists of homes under sales contracts that have not yet been delivered, and there can be no assurance that delivery of sold homes will occur.
(5) 
Of the total homes subject to pending sales contracts that have not been delivered as of June 30, 2019, 1,474 homes are under construction, 326 homes have completed construction, and 408 homes have not started construction.
(6) 
Sales price range reflects base price only and excludes any lot premium, buyer incentives and buyer-selected options, which may vary from project to project. Sales prices for homes required to be sold pursuant to affordable housing requirements are excluded from sales price range. Sales prices reflect current pricing and might not be indicative of past or future pricing.

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Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 describe the significant accounting policies essential to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of our financial statements requires our management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions that we have used are appropriate and correct based on information available at the time they were made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect our reported assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the period presented. If there is a material difference between these estimates, judgments and assumptions and actual facts, our financial statements may be affected.
In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require our judgment in its application. There are areas in which our judgment in selecting among available alternatives would not produce a materially different result, but there are some areas in which our judgment in selecting among available alternatives would produce a materially different result. See the condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements that contain additional information regarding our accounting policies and other disclosures.
Except for accounting policies related to our adoption of ASC 842, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. See Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the critical accounting policies resulting from our adoption of ASC 842.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1, Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our outstanding debt.  We did not utilize swaps, forward or option contracts on interest rates or commodities, or other types of derivative financial instruments as of or during the six months ended June 30, 2019. We did not enter into during the six months ended June 30, 2019, and currently do not hold, derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer (the “Principal Executive Officer”) and Chief Financial Officer (the “Principal Financial Officer”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Under the supervision and with the participation of senior management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2019.
Our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, has evaluated our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any change occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during the three months ended June 30, 2019.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The information required with respect to this item can be found under Note 13, Commitments and ContingenciesLegal Matters, to the accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.  If any of the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K occur, our business, prospects, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected, in which case the trading price of our common stock could decline significantly and you could lose all or a part of your investment.  Some statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements.  Please refer to Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q entitled “Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On February 21, 2019, our board of directors discontinued and cancelled the 2018 Repurchase Program and approved the 2019 Repurchase Program, authorizing the repurchase of shares of common stock with an aggregate value of up to $100 million through March 31, 2020. Purchases of common stock pursuant to the 2019 Repurchase Program may be made in open market transactions effected through a broker-dealer at prevailing market prices, in block trades, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. We are not obligated under the 2019 Repurchase Program to repurchase any specific number or dollar amount of shares of common stock, and we may modify, suspend or discontinue the 2019 Repurchase Program at any time. Our management will determine the timing and amount of repurchase in its discretion based on a variety of factors, such as the market price of our common stock, corporate requirements, general market economic conditions and legal requirements. Through the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, no shares of common stock have been repurchased under the 2019 Repurchase Program.


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Item 6.
Exhibits 
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
 
 
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed July 7, 2015))
 
 
 
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed October 27, 2016))
 
 
 
10.1
 
Executive Employment Agreement dated as of March 20, 2019 between TRI Pointe Group, Inc. and Douglas F. Bauer

 
 
 
10.2
 
Executive Employment Agreement dated as of March 20, 2019 between TRI Pointe Group, Inc. and Thomas J. Mitchell

 
 
 
10.3
 
Executive Employment Agreement dated as of March 20, 2019 between TRI Pointe Group, Inc. and Michael D. Grubbs

 
 
 
10.4
 
Form of Severance and Change in Control Protection Agreement

 
 
 
10.5
 
Letter agreement by and between TRI Pointe Group, Inc. and Michael D. Grubbs, dated as of July 1, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed July 1, 2019))
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Certification of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Certification of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Certification of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Certification of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
101
 
The following materials from TRI Pointe Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2019, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (v) Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement.
 
 
 
 
Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
TRI Pointe Group, Inc.
 
 
 
Date: July 25, 2019
By:
/s/ Douglas F. Bauer
 
 
Douglas F. Bauer
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: July 25, 2019
By:
/s/ Michael D. Grubbs
 
 
Michael D. Grubbs
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit 10.1


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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Executive Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 20, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Douglas F. Bauer (“Executive”) and TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
Whereas, Executive is currently employed by Company as its Chief Executive Officer, and Company desires to have Executive’s employment continue in such capacity, and Executive desires to continue to serve in such capacity, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
1.1.    “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2.    “Cause” means any of the following events: (i) Executive’s willful failure to follow the reasonable and lawful directions of the Board; (ii) conviction of a felony (or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the Executive to a felony); (iii) acts of fraud, dishonesty or misappropriation committed by the Executive and intended to result in substantial personal enrichment at the expense of the Company; (iv) willful misconduct by the Executive in the performance of the Executive’s material duties required by this Agreement which is likely to materially damage the financial position or reputation of the Company; or (v) a material breach of this Agreement. The foregoing is an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered “Cause” provided, however, with respect to the acts or omissions set forth in clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, (x) the Board shall provide the Executive with 30 days advance written notice detailing the basis for the termination of employment for Cause, (y) during the 30 day period after the Executive has received such notice, the Executive shall have an opportunity to cure such alleged Cause events and to present his case to the full Board (with the assistance of his own counsel) before any termination for Cause is finalized by a vote of a majority of the Board and (z) the Executive shall continue to receive the compensation and benefits provided by this Agreement during the 30 day cure period; provided, further, no act or failure to act of Executive shall be willful or intentional if performed in good faith with the reasonable belief that the action or inaction was in the best interest of the Company.
1.3.    “Change in Control” means (i) the acquisition, other than from the Company, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1986, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, but excluding, for this purpose, any such acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or any entity with respect to which, following such acquisition, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding equity of such entity and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting equity of such entity entitled to vote generally in the election of all or substantially all of the members of such entity’s governing body is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such acquisition, of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be; or (ii) the consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, in each case, with respect to which all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the respective beneficial owners of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do not, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of Common Stock and the combined

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voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation; or (iii) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (iv) individuals who at the beginning of any two-year period constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual who becomes a director of the Company during such two-year period and whose election, or whose nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, to the Board was either (A) approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board or (B) recommended by a nominating committee comprised entirely of directors who are then Incumbent Board members, shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act), other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, or an actual or threatened tender offer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any bona fide primary or secondary public offering shall not constitute a Change in Control and (ii) if a Change in Control constitutes a payment event with respect to any payment or benefit that provides for the deferral of compensation and is subject to Section 409A, the Change in Control transaction or event with respect to such payment or benefit must also constitute a “change in control event,” as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.409A-3(i)(5) to the extent required by Section 409A.
1.4.    “COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended.
1.5.    “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.6.    “Company” means TRI Pointe Group, Inc. or any successor thereto.
1.7.    “Covered Termination” means (a) an Involuntary Termination Without Cause or (b) a voluntary termination for Good Reason. For the avoidance of doubt, neither (i) the termination of Executive’s employment as a result of Executive’s death or Disability nor (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to the terms of Section 2.2 of this Agreement will be deemed to be a Covered Termination.
1.8.    “Disability” shall mean a termination of Executive’s employment due to Executive’s absence from Executive’s duties with the Company on a full-time basis for at least 180 consecutive days as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness which is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers.
1.9.    “Good Reason” means any of the following are undertaken without Executive’s prior written consent: (a) a material diminution in Executive’s title, authority, duties, or responsibilities which substantially reduces the nature or character of Executive’s position with the Company (or the highest parent entity if the Company has one or more parent entities); (b) a reduction by the Company of Executive’s base salary as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (c) a material reduction by the Company of Executive’s Target Bonus as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (d) relocation of Executive’s principal office (defined as a relocation of Executive’s principal office to a location that increases Executive’s one-way commute by more than fifty (50) miles), provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, reasonable required travel by Executive on the Company’s business shall not constitute a relocation; (e) a change in Executive’s title following a Change in Control such that Executive does not serve as Chief Executive Officer of the surviving entity’s highest parent entity; or (f) any material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s resignation shall not constitute a resignation for “Good Reason” as a result of any event described in the preceding sentence unless (A) Executive provides written notice thereof to the Company within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such event, (B) to the extent correctable, the Company fails to remedy such circumstance or event within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such written notice and (C) the effective date of Executive’s resignation for “Good Reason” is not later than ninety (90) days after the initial existence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason.
1.10.    “Involuntary Termination Without Cause” means Executive’s dismissal or discharge by the Company other than for Cause.




1.11.    “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date.
1.12.    “Separation from Service” means Executive’s termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

ARTICLE II
EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY
2.1.    Position and Duties. Subject to terms set forth herein, Executive shall continue to serve in an executive capacity and shall continue to perform such duties as are customarily associated with the position of Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as are assigned to Executive by the Board. Executive shall also continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention (except for vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement) to the business of the Company.
2.2.    Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the Effective Date and (ii) the termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement. On the third anniversary of the Effective Date and each annual anniversary of such date thereafter (in either case, provided Executive’s employment has not been terminated under this Agreement prior thereto), this Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional year unless either Executive or the Company gives written notice of non-renewal to the other at least 60 days prior to the automatic extension date. If a Change in Control occurs during the initial or an extended term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, continue in effect for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months beyond the month in which the Change in Control occurred. The period from the Effective Date until the earlier of (i) termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement and (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to this Section 2.2 is referred to as the “Term.”
2.3.    Employment at Will. Both the Company and Executive shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment with the Company at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Upon certain terminations of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive may become eligible to receive the severance benefits provided in Article IV of this Agreement.
2.4.    Employment Policies. The employment relationship between the parties shall also be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, including those relating to protection of confidential information and assignment of inventions, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.

ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
3.1.    Base Salary. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall receive for services to be rendered hereunder an annual base salary of $800,000 (“Base Salary”), payable on the regular payroll dates of the Company (but no less often than monthly), subject to increase in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board.
3.2.    Annual Bonus. For each calendar year ending during the term of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) targeted at one-hundred and sixty percent (160%) of Base Salary or such other amount as determined in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board (the “Target Bonus”), on such terms and conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board. The actual amount of any Annual Bonus (if any) will be determined in the discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board and will be (a) subject to achievement of any applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board and (b) subject to Executive’s continued employment with the Company through the date the Annual Bonus is paid. The Annual Bonus for any calendar year will be paid at the same time as bonuses other Company executives are




paid related annual bonuses generally, but in no event later than March 15th of the year following the year to which such Annual Bonus relates.
3.3.    Standard Company Benefits. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the standard Company benefits and compensation practices that may be in effect from time to time and are provided by the Company to its executive employees generally, as well as any additional benefits provided to Executive consistent with past practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 3.3 shall not create or be deemed to create any obligation on the part of the Company to adopt or maintain any benefits or compensation practices at any time.
3.4.    Paid Time Off. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to such periods of paid time off (“PTO”) each year as provided from time to time under the Company’s PTO policies and as otherwise provided for executive officers, as it may be amended from time to time, but notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to a minimum of twenty (20) vacation days per year (prorated for any partial year).
3.5.    Equity Awards. Executive will be eligible to receive stock options and other equity incentive grants as determined by the Board or a committee of the Board in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE IV
SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS
4.1.    Severance Benefits. Upon Executive’s termination of employment, Executive shall receive any accrued but unpaid Base Salary and other accrued and unpaid compensation, including any accrued but unpaid vacation and Annual Bonus that has been earned with respect to any calendar year ending prior to Executive’s termination date, but remains unpaid as of the date of the termination. If the termination is due to a Covered Termination, provided that Executive delivers an effective general release of all claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form acceptable to the Company (a “Release of Claims”) that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the Covered Termination, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(a) or (b), as applicable. If the termination is due to Executive’s death or Disability, provided that Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) delivers an effective Release of Claims that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following such termination of employment, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(c).
(a)    Covered Termination Not Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination which occurs at any time other than during the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to two times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through




the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
(b)    Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs within the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to three times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith.
(c)    Termination Due to Death or Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated at any time due to Executive’s death or Disability, Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to Executive’s Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs, payable in a




lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date of termination (and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the termination). In addition, in the event that Executive’s employment is terminated due to Disability, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
4.2.    280G Provisions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any payment or distribution Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (“Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (b) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then such Payment shall either be (i) delivered in full, or (ii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such Payment being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the largest payment, notwithstanding that all or some portion the Payment may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. The accounting firm engaged by the Company for general audit purposes as of the day prior to the effective date of the Change in Control shall perform the foregoing calculations. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to the determinations by such accounting firm required to be made hereunder. The accounting firm shall provide its calculations to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which Executive’s right to a Payment is triggered (if requested at that time by the Company or Executive) or such other time as requested by the Company or Executive. Any good faith determinations of the accounting firm made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company and Executive. Any reduction in payments and/or benefits pursuant to this Section 4.2 will occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits payable to Executive.
4.3.    Section 409A.
(a)    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if Executive is deemed at the time of his Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code which would subject Executive to a tax obligation under Section 409A of the Code, such portion of Executive’s benefits shall not be provided to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six- month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s death. Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 4.3(a) shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under the Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein.
(b)    Any reimbursements payable to Executive pursuant to the Agreement shall be paid to Executive no later than 30 days after Executive provides the Company with a written request for reimbursement, and to the extent that any such reimbursements are deemed to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (i) such amounts shall be paid or reimbursed to Executive promptly, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense is incurred, (ii) the amount of any such payments eligible for reimbursement in one year shall not affect the payments or expenses that are eligible for payment or reimbursement in any other taxable year, and (iii) Executive’s right to such payments or reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(c)    For purposes of Section 409A of the Code (including, without limitation, for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’s right to receive installment payments under the Agreement shall be




treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment.
4.4.    Mitigation. Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as a result of employment by another employer or by any retirement benefits received by Executive after the date of the Covered Termination, or otherwise.
4.5.    Equity Coordination. For the avoidance of doubt, all equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units and other equity-based compensation granted by the Company to Executive under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans shall be subject to the terms of such plans and Executive’s equity award agreements with respect thereto.

ARTICLE V
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OBLIGATIONS
5.1.    Agreement. All Company Innovations shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company without further compensation and are “works made for hire” as that term is defined under the United States copyright laws. Executive shall promptly notify the Company of any Company Innovations that Executive solely or jointly Creates. “Company Innovations” means all Innovations, and any associated intellectual property rights, which Executive may solely or jointly Create, during Executive’s employment with the Company, which (i) relate, at the time Created, to the Company’s business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (ii) were developed on any amount of the Company’s time or with the use of any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, or (iii) resulted from any work Executive performed for the Company. Executive is notified that Company Innovations does not include any Innovation which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870. “Create” means to create, conceive, reduce to practice, derive, develop or make. “Innovations” means processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, improvements, inventions (whether or not protectable under patent laws), works of authorship, information fixed in any tangible medium of expression (whether or not protectable under copyright laws), mask works, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, trade secrets, know-how, ideas (whether or not protectable under trade secret laws), and other subject matter protectable under patent, copyright, moral rights, mask work, trademark, trade secret or other laws regarding proprietary rights, including new or useful art, combinations, discoveries, formulae, manufacturing techniques, technical developments, discoveries, artwork, software and designs. Executive hereby assigns (and will assign) to the Company all Company Innovations. Executive shall perform (at the Company’s expense), during and after Executive’s employment, all acts reasonably deemed necessary or desirable by the Company to assist the Company in obtaining and enforcing the full benefits, enjoyment, rights and title throughout the world in the Company Innovations. Such acts may include execution of documents and assistance or cooperation (i) in the filing, prosecution, registration, and memorialization of assignment of patent, copyright, mask work or other applications, (ii) in the enforcement of any applicable Proprietary Rights, and (iii) in other legal proceedings related to the Company’s Innovations. “Proprietary Rights” means patents, copyrights, mask work, moral rights, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. No provision in this Agreement is intended to require Executive to assign or offer to assign any of Executive’s rights in any invention for which Executive can establish that no trade secret information of the Company were used, and which was developed on Executive’s own time, unless the invention relates to the Company’s actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company.
5.2.    Remedies. Executive’s duties under this Article V shall survive termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and the termination of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that a remedy at law for any breach or threatened breach by Executive of Article V, as well as Executive’s obligations pursuant to Section 6.2 and Article VII below, would be inadequate, and Executive therefore agrees that the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in case of any such breach or threatened breach.
ARTICLE VI
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
6.1.    Other Activities.




(a)    Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.1(b), Executive shall not, during the term of this Agreement undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor, unless he obtains the prior written consent of the Board.
(b)    Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In addition, subject to Executive providing prior written notice to the Board, Executive shall be allowed to serve as a member of the board of directors of one (1) other for-profit entity at any time during the term of this Agreement, so long as such service does not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder; provided, however, that the Board, in its discretion, may require that Executive resign from such director position if it determines that such resignation would be in the best interests of the Company.
6.2.    Competition/Investments. During the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, Executive shall not (except on behalf of the Company) directly or indirectly, whether as an officer, director, stockholder, partner, proprietor, associate, representative, consultant, or in any capacity whatsoever engage in, become financially interested in, be employed by or have any business connection with any other person, corporation, firm, partnership or other entity whatsoever which are known by Executive to compete directly with the Company, throughout the world, in any line of business engaged in (or planned to be engaged in) by the Company; provided, however, that anything above to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive may own, as a passive investor, securities of any competitor corporation, so long as Executive’s direct holdings in any one such corporation do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than 1% of the voting stock of such corporation. The provisions of this Section 6.2 shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 6.2 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. Company and Executive understand that the post-employment restrictive covenants under this Section 6.2 do not apply and will not be enforced in California or other states where such restrictive covenants are not permitted.
ARTICLE VII
NONINTERFERENCE
Executive shall not during the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, either on Executive’s own account or jointly with or as a manager, agent, officer, employee, consultant, partner, joint venturer, owner or stockholder or otherwise on behalf of any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly solicit, induce attempt to solicit any of (i) its customers or clients to terminate their relationship with the Company or to cease purchasing services or products from the Company or (ii) its officers or employees or offer employment to any person who is an officer or employee of the Company; provided, however, that a general advertisement to which an employee of the Company responds shall in no event be deemed to result in a breach of this Article VII.
Executive agrees not to harass or disparage the Company or its employees, clients, directors or agents, and the Company hereby agrees not to, and to instruct its officers and directors not to, harass or disparage Executive; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; or (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term.
The provisions of this Article VII shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Article VII is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state.




ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1.    Notices. Any notices provided hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by facsimile) or the third day after mailing by first class mail, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at Executive’s address as listed on the Company’s books and records.
8.2.    Tax Withholding. Executive acknowledges that all amounts and benefits payable under this Agreement are subject to deduction and withholding to the extent required by applicable law.
8.3.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.
8.4.    Waiver. If either party should waive any breach of any provisions of this Agreement, they shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.5.    Complete Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Executive, dated as of January 30, 2013, as amended, constitute the entire agreement between Executive and the Company and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of their agreement with regard to this subject matter, and will supersede all prior agreements, understandings, discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, the Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment Agreement by and between TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. and Executive dated November 19, 2015, any offer letter agreement or promise of change in control or severance protection. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein or therein, and cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly-authorized officer of the Company and Executive.
8.6.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
8.7.    Headings. The headings of the sections hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.
8.8.    Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign his rights or delegate his duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company.
8.9.    Arbitration. Unless otherwise prohibited by law or specified below, all disputes, claims and causes of action, in law or equity, arising from or relating to this Agreement or its enforcement, performance, breach, or interpretation (each, a “Claim”) shall be resolved solely and exclusively by final and binding arbitration held in Orange County, California through Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (“JAMS”) in conformity with the then-existing JAMS employment arbitration rules and California law. The arbitrator shall: (a) provide adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute; and (b) issue a written arbitration decision, to include the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions and a statement of the award. However, nothing in this section is intended to prevent either party from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any such arbitration. The Company shall bear the costs of any such arbitration. Executive and the Company understand that by agreement to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to this Section 8.9, they will not have the right to have any Claim decided by a jury or a court, but shall instead have any Claim decided through arbitration. Executive and the Company waive any constitutional or other right to bring claims covered by this Agreement other than in their individual capacities. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, the foregoing waiver includes the ability to assert claims as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
8.10.    Executive Acknowledgement. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choice concerning this Agreement, and has been advised to do so by the




Company, and (b) that he has read and understands the Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment.
8.11.    Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the law of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.

By: /s/ Michael D. Grubbs    
Michael D. Grubbs
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Accepted and Agreed:

/s/ Douglas F. Bauer    
Douglas F. Bauer





Exhibit 10.2


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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Executive Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 20, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Thomas J. Mitchell (“Executive”) and TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
WHEREAS, Executive is currently employed by Company as its President and Chief Operating Officer, and Company desires to have Executive’s employment continue in such capacity, and Executive desires to continue to serve in such capacity, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
1.1.    “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2.    “Cause” means any of the following events: (i) Executive’s willful failure to follow the reasonable and lawful directions of the Board; (ii) conviction of a felony (or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the Executive to a felony); (iii) acts of fraud, dishonesty or misappropriation committed by the Executive and intended to result in substantial personal enrichment at the expense of the Company; (iv) willful misconduct by the Executive in the performance of the Executive’s material duties required by this Agreement which is likely to materially damage the financial position or reputation of the Company; or (v) a material breach of this Agreement. The foregoing is an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered “Cause” provided, however, with respect to the acts or omissions set forth in clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, (x) the Board shall provide the Executive with 30 days advance written notice detailing the basis for the termination of employment for Cause, (y) during the 30 day period after the Executive has received such notice, the Executive shall have an opportunity to cure such alleged Cause events and to present his case to the full Board (with the assistance of his own counsel) before any termination for Cause is finalized by a vote of a majority of the Board and (z) the Executive shall continue to receive the compensation and benefits provided by this Agreement during the 30 day cure period; provided, further, no act or failure to act of Executive shall be willful or intentional if performed in good faith with the reasonable belief that the action or inaction was in the best interest of the Company.
1.3.    “Change in Control” means (i) the acquisition, other than from the Company, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1986, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, but excluding, for this purpose, any such acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or any entity with respect to which, following such acquisition, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding equity of such entity and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting equity of such entity entitled to vote generally in the election of all or substantially all of the members of such entity’s governing body is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such acquisition, of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be; or (ii) the consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, in each case, with respect to which all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the respective beneficial owners of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do not, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of Common Stock and the combined

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voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation; or (iii) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (iv) individuals who at the beginning of any two-year period constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual who becomes a director of the Company during such two-year period and whose election, or whose nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, to the Board was either (A) approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board or (B) recommended by a nominating committee comprised entirely of directors who are then Incumbent Board members, shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act), other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, or an actual or threatened tender offer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any bona fide primary or secondary public offering shall not constitute a Change in Control and (ii) if a Change in Control constitutes a payment event with respect to any payment or benefit that provides for the deferral of compensation and is subject to Section 409A, the Change in Control transaction or event with respect to such payment or benefit must also constitute a “change in control event,” as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.409A-3(i)(5) to the extent required by Section 409A.
1.4.    “COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended.
1.5.    “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.6.    “Company” means TRI Pointe Group, Inc. or any successor thereto.
1.7.    “Covered Termination” means (a) an Involuntary Termination Without Cause or (b) a voluntary termination for Good Reason. For the avoidance of doubt, neither (i) the termination of Executive’s employment as a result of Executive’s death or Disability nor (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to the terms of Section 2.2 of this Agreement will be deemed to be a Covered Termination.
1.8.    “Disability” shall mean a termination of Executive’s employment due to Executive’s absence from Executive’s duties with the Company on a full-time basis for at least 180 consecutive days as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness which is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers.
1.9.    “Good Reason” means any of the following are undertaken without Executive’s prior written consent: (a) a material diminution in Executive’s title, authority, duties, or responsibilities which substantially reduces the nature or character of Executive’s position with the Company (or the highest parent entity if the Company has one or more parent entities); (b) a reduction by the Company of Executive’s base salary as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (c) a material reduction by the Company of Executive’s Target Bonus as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (d) relocation of Executive’s principal office (defined as a relocation of Executive’s principal office to a location that increases Executive’s one-way commute by more than fifty (50) miles), provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, reasonable required travel by Executive on the Company’s business shall not constitute a relocation; (e) a change in Executive’s title following a Change in Control such that Executive does not serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of the surviving entity’s highest parent entity; or (f) any material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s resignation shall not constitute a resignation for “Good Reason” as a result of any event described in the preceding sentence unless (A) Executive provides written notice thereof to the Company within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such event, (B) to the extent correctable, the Company fails to remedy such circumstance or event within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such written notice and (C) the effective date of Executive’s resignation for “Good Reason” is not later than ninety (90) days after the initial existence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason.
1.10.    “Involuntary Termination Without Cause” means Executive’s dismissal or discharge by the Company other than for Cause.




1.11.    “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date.
1.12.    “Separation from Service” means Executive’s termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).
ARTICLE II
EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY
2.1.    Position and Duties. Subject to terms set forth herein, Executive shall continue to serve in an executive capacity and shall continue to perform such duties as are customarily associated with the position of President and Chief Operating Officer and such other duties as are assigned to Executive by the Board. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention (except for vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement) to the business of the Company.
2.2.    Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the Effective Date and (ii) the termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement. On the third anniversary of the Effective Date and each annual anniversary of such date thereafter (in either case, provided Executive’s employment has not been terminated under this Agreement prior thereto), this Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional year unless either Executive or the Company gives written notice of non-renewal to the other at least 60 days prior to the automatic extension date. If a Change in Control occurs during the initial or an extended term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, continue in effect for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months beyond the month in which the Change in Control occurred. The period from the Effective Date until the earlier of (i) termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement and (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to this Section 2.2 is referred to as the “Term.”
2.3.    Employment at Will. Both the Company and Executive shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment with the Company at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Upon certain terminations of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive may become eligible to receive the severance benefits provided in Article IV of this Agreement.
2.4.    Employment Policies. The employment relationship between the parties shall also be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, including those relating to protection of confidential information and assignment of inventions, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.
ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
3.1.    Base Salary. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall receive for services to be rendered hereunder an annual base salary of $770,000 (“Base Salary”), payable on the regular payroll dates of the Company (but no less often than monthly), subject to increase in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board.
3.2.    Annual Bonus. For each calendar year ending during the term of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) targeted at one-hundred and sixty percent (160%) of Base Salary or such other amount as determined in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board (the “Target Bonus”), on such terms and conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board. The actual amount of any Annual Bonus (if any) will be determined in the discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board and will be (a) subject to achievement of any applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board and (b) subject to Executive’s continued employment with the Company through the date the Annual Bonus is paid. The Annual Bonus for any calendar year will be paid at the same time as bonuses other Company executives are paid related annual bonuses generally, but in no event later than March 15th of the year following the year to which such Annual Bonus relates.




3.3.    Standard Company Benefits. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the standard Company benefits and compensation practices that may be in effect from time to time and are provided by the Company to its executive employees generally, as well as any additional benefits provided to Executive consistent with past practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 3.3 shall not create or be deemed to create any obligation on the part of the Company to adopt or maintain any benefits or compensation practices at any time.
3.4.    Paid Time Off. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to such periods of paid time off (“PTO”) each year as provided from time to time under the Company’s PTO policies and as otherwise provided for executive officers, as it may be amended from time to time, but notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to a minimum of twenty (20) vacation days per year (prorated for any partial year).
3.5.    Equity Awards. Executive will be eligible to receive stock options and other equity incentive grants as determined by the Board or a committee of the Board in its sole discretion.
ARTICLE IV
SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS
4.1.    Severance Benefits. Upon Executive’s termination of employment, Executive shall receive any accrued but unpaid Base Salary and other accrued and unpaid compensation, including any accrued but unpaid vacation and Annual Bonus that has been earned with respect to any calendar year ending prior to Executive’s termination date, but remains unpaid as of the date of the termination. If the termination is due to a Covered Termination, provided that Executive delivers an effective general release of all claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form acceptable to the Company (a “Release of Claims”) that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the Covered Termination, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(a) or (b), as applicable. If the termination is due to Executive’s death or Disability, provided that Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) delivers an effective Release of Claims that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following such termination of employment, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(c).
(a)    Covered Termination Not Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination which occurs at any time other than during the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to 1.5 times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding




the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
(b)    Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs within the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to 2.5 times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith.
(c)    Termination Due to Death or Disability. In the event that Executive's employment is terminated at any time due to Executive's death or Disability, Executive (or Executive's beneficiaries or estate) shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to Executive's Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date of termination (and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the termination). In addition, in the event that Executive’s employment is terminated due to Disability, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination




of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
4.2.    280G Provisions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any payment or distribution Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (“Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (b) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then such Payment shall either be (i) delivered in full, or (ii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such Payment being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the largest payment, notwithstanding that all or some portion the Payment may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. The accounting firm engaged by the Company for general audit purposes as of the day prior to the effective date of the Change in Control shall perform the foregoing calculations. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to the determinations by such accounting firm required to be made hereunder. The accounting firm shall provide its calculations to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which Executive’s right to a Payment is triggered (if requested at that time by the Company or Executive) or such other time as requested by the Company or Executive. Any good faith determinations of the accounting firm made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company and Executive. Any reduction in payments and/or benefits pursuant to this Section 4.2 will occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits payable to Executive.
4.3.    Section 409A.
(a)    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if Executive is deemed at the time of his Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code which would subject Executive to a tax obligation under Section 409A of the Code, such portion of Executive’s benefits shall not be provided to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six- month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s death. Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 4.3(a) shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under the Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein.
(b)    Any reimbursements payable to Executive pursuant to the Agreement shall be paid to Executive no later than 30 days after Executive provides the Company with a written request for reimbursement, and to the extent that any such reimbursements are deemed to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (i) such amounts shall be paid or reimbursed to Executive promptly, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense is incurred, (ii) the amount of any such payments eligible for reimbursement in one year shall not affect the payments or expenses that are eligible for payment or reimbursement in any other taxable year, and (iii) Executive’s right to such payments or reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(c)    For purposes of Section 409A of the Code (including, without limitation, for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’s right to receive installment payments under the Agreement shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment.
4.4.    Mitigation. Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for under this




Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as a result of employment by another employer or by any retirement benefits received by Executive after the date of the Covered Termination, or otherwise.
4.5.    Equity Coordination. For the avoidance of doubt, all equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units and other equity-based compensation granted by the Company to Executive under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans shall be subject to the terms of such plans and Executive’s equity award agreements with respect thereto.
ARTICLE V
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OBLIGATIONS
5.1.    Agreement. All Company Innovations shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company without further compensation and are “works made for hire” as that term is defined under the United States copyright laws. Executive shall promptly notify the Company of any Company Innovations that Executive solely or jointly Creates. “Company Innovations” means all Innovations, and any associated intellectual property rights, which Executive may solely or jointly Create, during Executive’s employment with the Company, which (i) relate, at the time Created, to the Company’s business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (ii) were developed on any amount of the Company’s time or with the use of any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, or (iii) resulted from any work Executive performed for the Company. Executive is notified that Company Innovations does not include any Innovation which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870. “Create” means to create, conceive, reduce to practice, derive, develop or make. “Innovations” means processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, improvements, inventions (whether or not protectable under patent laws), works of authorship, information fixed in any tangible medium of expression (whether or not protectable under copyright laws), mask works, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, trade secrets, know-how, ideas (whether or not protectable under trade secret laws), and other subject matter protectable under patent, copyright, moral rights, mask work, trademark, trade secret or other laws regarding proprietary rights, including new or useful art, combinations, discoveries, formulae, manufacturing techniques, technical developments, discoveries, artwork, software and designs. Executive hereby assigns (and will assign) to the Company all Company Innovations. Executive shall perform (at the Company’s expense), during and after Executive’s employment, all acts reasonably deemed necessary or desirable by the Company to assist the Company in obtaining and enforcing the full benefits, enjoyment, rights and title throughout the world in the Company Innovations. Such acts may include execution of documents and assistance or cooperation (i) in the filing, prosecution, registration, and memorialization of assignment of patent, copyright, mask work or other applications, (ii) in the enforcement of any applicable Proprietary Rights, and (iii) in other legal proceedings related to the Company’s Innovations. “Proprietary Rights” means patents, copyrights, mask work, moral rights, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. No provision in this Agreement is intended to require Executive to assign or offer to assign any of Executive’s rights in any invention for which Executive can establish that no trade secret information of the Company were used, and which was developed on Executive’s own time, unless the invention relates to the Company’s actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company.

5.2.    Remedies. Executive’s duties under this Article V shall survive termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and the termination of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that a remedy at law for any breach or threatened breach by Executive of Article V, as well as Executive’s obligations pursuant to Section 6.2 and Article VII below, would be inadequate, and Executive therefore agrees that the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in case of any such breach or threatened breach.
ARTICLE VI
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
6.1.    Other Activities.
(a)    Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.1(b), Executive shall not, during the term of this Agreement undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor, unless he obtains the prior written consent of the Board.
(b)    Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In addition, subject to Executive providing prior written




notice to the Board, Executive shall be allowed to serve as a member of the board of directors of one (1) other for-profit entity at any time during the term of this Agreement, so long as such service does not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder; provided, however, that the Board, in its discretion, may require that Executive resign from such director position if it determines that such resignation would be in the best interests of the Company.
6.2.    Competition/Investments. During the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, Executive shall not (except on behalf of the Company) directly or indirectly, whether as an officer, director, stockholder, partner, proprietor, associate, representative, consultant, or in any capacity whatsoever engage in, become financially interested in, be employed by or have any business connection with any other person, corporation, firm, partnership or other entity whatsoever which are known by Executive to compete directly with the Company, throughout the world, in any line of business engaged in (or planned to be engaged in) by the Company; provided, however, that anything above to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive may own, as a passive investor, securities of any competitor corporation, so long as Executive’s direct holdings in any one such corporation do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than 1% of the voting stock of such corporation. The provisions of this Section 6.2 shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 6.2 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. Company and Executive understand that the post-employment restrictive covenants under this Section 6.2 do not apply and will not be enforced in California or other states where such restrictive covenants are not permitted.
ARTICLE VII
NONINTERFERENCE
Executive shall not during the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, either on Executive’s own account or jointly with or as a manager, agent, officer, employee, consultant, partner, joint venturer, owner or stockholder or otherwise on behalf of any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly solicit, induce attempt to solicit any of (i) its customers or clients to terminate their relationship with the Company or to cease purchasing services or products from the Company or (ii) its officers or employees or offer employment to any person who is an officer or employee of the Company; provided, however, that a general advertisement to which an employee of the Company responds shall in no event be deemed to result in a breach of this Article VII.
Executive agrees not to harass or disparage the Company or its employees, clients, directors or agents, and the Company hereby agrees not to, and to instruct its officers and directors not to, harass or disparage Executive; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; or (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term.
The provisions of this Article VII shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Article VII is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1.    Notices. Any notices provided hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by facsimile) or the third day after mailing by first class mail, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at Executive’s address as listed on the Company’s books and records.
8.2.    Tax Withholding. Executive acknowledges that all amounts and benefits payable under this Agreement are subject to deduction and withholding to the extent required by applicable law.




8.3.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.
8.4.    Waiver. If either party should waive any breach of any provisions of this Agreement, they shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.5.    Complete Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Executive, dated as of January 30, 2013, as amended, constitute the entire agreement between Executive and the Company and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of their agreement with regard to this subject matter, and will supersede all prior agreements, understandings, discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, the Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment Agreement by and between TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. and Executive dated November 19. 2015, any offer letter agreement or promise of change in control or severance protection. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein or therein, and cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly-authorized officer of the Company and Executive.
8.6.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
8.7.    Headings. The headings of the sections hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.
8.8.    Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign his rights or delegate his duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company.
8.9.    Arbitration. Unless otherwise prohibited by law or specified below, all disputes, claims and causes of action, in law or equity, arising from or relating to this Agreement or its enforcement, performance, breach, or interpretation (each, a “Claim”) shall be resolved solely and exclusively by final and binding arbitration held in Orange County, California through Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (“JAMS”) in conformity with the then-existing JAMS employment arbitration rules and California law. The arbitrator shall: (a) provide adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute; and (b) issue a written arbitration decision, to include the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions and a statement of the award. However, nothing in this section is intended to prevent either party from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any such arbitration. The Company shall bear the costs of any such arbitration. Executive and the Company understand that by agreement to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to this Section 8.9, they will not have the right to have any Claim decided by a jury or a court, but shall instead have any Claim decided through arbitration. Executive and the Company waive any constitutional or other right to bring claims covered by this Agreement other than in their individual capacities. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, the foregoing waiver includes the ability to assert claims as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
8.10.    Executive Acknowledgement. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choice concerning this Agreement, and has been advised to do so by the Company, and (b) that he has read and understands the Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment.
8.11.    Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the law of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof.
[Signature page follows]





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.


By:
/s/ Douglas F. Bauer    
Douglas F. Bauer
Title: Chief Executive Officer



Accepted and Agreed:
/s/ Thomas J. Mitchell    
Thomas J. Mitchell





Exhibit 10.3



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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Executive Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 20, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Michael D. Grubbs (“Executive”) and TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
Whereas, Executive is currently employed by Company as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Company desires to have Executive’s employment continue in such capacity, and Executive desires to continue to serve in such capacity, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
1.1.    “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2.    “Cause” means any of the following events: (i) Executive’s willful failure to follow the reasonable and lawful directions of the Board; (ii) conviction of a felony (or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the Executive to a felony); (iii) acts of fraud, dishonesty or misappropriation committed by the Executive and intended to result in substantial personal enrichment at the expense of the Company; (iv) willful misconduct by the Executive in the performance of the Executive’s material duties required by this Agreement which is likely to materially damage the financial position or reputation of the Company; or (v) a material breach of this Agreement. The foregoing is an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered “Cause” provided, however, with respect to the acts or omissions set forth in clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, (x) the Board shall provide the Executive with 30 days advance written notice detailing the basis for the termination of employment for Cause, (y) during the 30 day period after the Executive has received such notice, the Executive shall have an opportunity to cure such alleged Cause events and to present his case to the full Board (with the assistance of his own counsel) before any termination for Cause is finalized by a vote of a majority of the Board and (z) the Executive shall continue to receive the compensation and benefits provided by this Agreement during the 30 day cure period; provided, further, no act or failure to act of Executive shall be willful or intentional if performed in good faith with the reasonable belief that the action or inaction was in the best interest of the Company.
1.3.    “Change in Control” means (i) the acquisition, other than from the Company, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1986, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, but excluding, for this purpose, any such acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or any entity with respect to which, following such acquisition, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding equity of such entity and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting equity of such entity entitled to vote generally in the election of all or substantially all of the members of such entity’s governing body is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such acquisition, of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be; or (ii) the consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, in each case, with respect to which all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the respective beneficial owners of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do not, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of Common Stock and the combined

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voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation; or (iii) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (iv) individuals who at the beginning of any two-year period constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual who becomes a director of the Company during such two-year period and whose election, or whose nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, to the Board was either (A) approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board or (B) recommended by a nominating committee comprised entirely of directors who are then Incumbent Board members, shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act), other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, or an actual or threatened tender offer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any bona fide primary or secondary public offering shall not constitute a Change in Control and (ii) if a Change in Control constitutes a payment event with respect to any payment or benefit that provides for the deferral of compensation and is subject to Section 409A, the Change in Control transaction or event with respect to such payment or benefit must also constitute a “change in control event,” as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.409A-3(i)(5) to the extent required by Section 409A.
1.4.    “COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended.
1.5.    “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.6.    “Company” means TRI Pointe Group, Inc. or any successor thereto.
1.7.    “Covered Termination” means (a) an Involuntary Termination Without Cause or (b) a voluntary termination for Good Reason. For the avoidance of doubt, neither (i) the termination of Executive’s employment as a result of Executive’s death or Disability nor (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to the terms of Section 2.2 of this Agreement will be deemed to be a Covered Termination.
1.8.    “Disability” shall mean a termination of Executive’s employment due to Executive’s absence from Executive’s duties with the Company on a full-time basis for at least 180 consecutive days as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness which is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers.
1.9.    “Good Reason” means any of the following are undertaken without Executive’s prior written consent: (a) a material diminution in Executive’s title, authority, duties, or responsibilities which substantially reduces the nature or character of Executive’s position with the Company (or the highest parent entity if the Company has one or more parent entities); (b) a reduction by the Company of Executive’s base salary as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (c) a material reduction by the Company of Executive’s Target Bonus as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (d) relocation of Executive’s principal office (defined as a relocation of Executive’s principal office to a location that increases Executive’s one-way commute by more than fifty (50) miles), provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, reasonable required travel by Executive on the Company’s business shall not constitute a relocation; (e) a change in Executive’s title following a Change in Control such that Executive does not serve as Chief Financial Officer of the surviving entity’s highest parent entity; or (f) any material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s resignation shall not constitute a resignation for “Good Reason” as a result of any event described in the preceding sentence unless (A) Executive provides written notice thereof to the Company within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such event, (B) to the extent correctable, the Company fails to remedy such circumstance or event within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such written notice and (C) the effective date of Executive’s resignation for “Good Reason” is not later than ninety (90) days after the initial existence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason.
1.10.    “Involuntary Termination Without Cause” means Executive’s dismissal or discharge by the Company other than for Cause.




1.11.    “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date.
1.12.    “Separation from Service” means Executive’s termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).
ARTICLE II
EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMPANY
2.1.    Position and Duties. Subject to terms set forth herein, Executive shall continue to serve in an executive capacity and shall continue to perform such duties as are customarily associated with the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and such other duties as are assigned to Executive by the Board. During the term of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive will devote Executive’s best efforts and substantially all of Executive’s business time and attention (except for vacation periods and reasonable periods of illness or other incapacities permitted by the Company’s general employment policies or as otherwise set forth in this Agreement) to the business of the Company.
2.2.    Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the Effective Date and (ii) the termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement. On the third anniversary of the Effective Date and each annual anniversary of such date thereafter (in either case, provided Executive’s employment has not been terminated under this Agreement prior thereto), this Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional year unless either Executive or the Company gives written notice of non-renewal to the other at least 60 days prior to the automatic extension date. If a Change in Control occurs during the initial or an extended term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, continue in effect for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months beyond the month in which the Change in Control occurred. The period from the Effective Date until the earlier of (i) termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement and (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to this Section 2.2 is referred to as the “Term.”
2.3.    Employment at Will. Both the Company and Executive shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment with the Company at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Upon certain terminations of Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive may become eligible to receive the severance benefits provided in Article IV of this Agreement.
2.4.    Employment Policies. The employment relationship between the parties shall also be governed by the general employment policies and practices of the Company, including those relating to protection of confidential information and assignment of inventions, except that when the terms of this Agreement differ from or are in conflict with the Company’s general employment policies or practices, this Agreement shall control.
ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
3.1.    Base Salary. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall receive for services to be rendered hereunder an annual base salary of $600,000 (“Base Salary”), payable on the regular payroll dates of the Company (but no less often than monthly), subject to increase in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board.
3.2.    Annual Bonus. For each calendar year ending during the term of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) targeted at one-hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of Base Salary or such other amount as determined in the sole discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board (the “Target Bonus”), on such terms and conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board. The actual amount of any Annual Bonus (if any) will be determined in the discretion of the Board or a committee of the Board and will be (a) subject to achievement of any applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board and (b) subject to Executive’s continued employment with the Company through the date the Annual Bonus is paid. The Annual Bonus for any calendar year will be paid at the same time as bonuses other Company executives are paid related annual bonuses generally, but in no event later than March 15th of the year following the year to which such Annual Bonus relates.




3.3.    Standard Company Benefits. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the standard Company benefits and compensation practices that may be in effect from time to time and are provided by the Company to its executive employees generally, as well as any additional benefits provided to Executive consistent with past practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 3.3 shall not create or be deemed to create any obligation on the part of the Company to adopt or maintain any benefits or compensation practices at any time.
3.4.    Paid Time Off. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to such periods of paid time off (“PTO”) each year as provided from time to time under the Company’s PTO policies and as otherwise provided for executive officers, as it may be amended from time to time, but notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to a minimum of twenty (20) vacation days per year (prorated for any partial year).
3.5.    Equity Awards. Executive will be eligible to receive stock options and other equity incentive grants as determined by the Board or a committee of the Board in its sole discretion.
ARTICLE IV
SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS
4.1.    Severance Benefits. Upon Executive’s termination of employment, Executive shall receive any accrued but unpaid Base Salary and other accrued and unpaid compensation, including any accrued but unpaid vacation and Annual Bonus that has been earned with respect to any calendar year ending prior to Executive’s termination date, but remains unpaid as of the date of the termination. If the termination is due to a Covered Termination, provided that Executive delivers an effective general release of all claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form acceptable to the Company (a “Release of Claims”) that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the Covered Termination, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(a) or (b), as applicable. If the termination is due to Executive’s death or Disability, provided that Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) delivers an effective Release of Claims that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following such termination of employment, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 4.1(c).
(a)    Covered Termination Not Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination which occurs at any time other than during the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to 1.5 times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding




the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
(b)    Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs within the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to 2.5 times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith.
(c)    Termination Due to Death or Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated at any time due to Executive’s death or Disability, Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to Executive’s Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date of termination (and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the termination). In addition, in the event that Executive’s employment is terminated due to Disability, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination




of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
4.2.    280G Provisions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any payment or distribution Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (“Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (b) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then such Payment shall either be (i) delivered in full, or (ii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such Payment being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the largest payment, notwithstanding that all or some portion the Payment may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. The accounting firm engaged by the Company for general audit purposes as of the day prior to the effective date of the Change in Control shall perform the foregoing calculations. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to the determinations by such accounting firm required to be made hereunder. The accounting firm shall provide its calculations to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which Executive’s right to a Payment is triggered (if requested at that time by the Company or Executive) or such other time as requested by the Company or Executive. Any good faith determinations of the accounting firm made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company and Executive. Any reduction in payments and/or benefits pursuant to this Section 4.2 will occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits payable to Executive.
4.3.    Section 409A.
(a)    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if Executive is deemed at the time of his Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code which would subject Executive to a tax obligation under Section 409A of the Code, such portion of Executive’s benefits shall not be provided to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six- month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s death. Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 4.3(a) shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under the Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein.
(b)    Any reimbursements payable to Executive pursuant to the Agreement shall be paid to Executive no later than 30 days after Executive provides the Company with a written request for reimbursement, and to the extent that any such reimbursements are deemed to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (i) such amounts shall be paid or reimbursed to Executive promptly, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense is incurred, (ii) the amount of any such payments eligible for reimbursement in one year shall not affect the payments or expenses that are eligible for payment or reimbursement in any other taxable year, and (iii) Executive’s right to such payments or reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(c)    For purposes of Section 409A of the Code (including, without limitation, for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’s right to receive installment payments under the Agreement shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment.
4.4.    Mitigation. Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for under this




Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as a result of employment by another employer or by any retirement benefits received by Executive after the date of the Covered Termination, or otherwise.
4.5.    Equity Coordination. For the avoidance of doubt, all equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units and other equity-based compensation granted by the Company to Executive under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans shall be subject to the terms of such plans and Executive’s equity award agreements with respect thereto.
ARTICLE V
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OBLIGATIONS
5.1.    Agreement. All Company Innovations shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company without further compensation and are “works made for hire” as that term is defined under the United States copyright laws. Executive shall promptly notify the Company of any Company Innovations that Executive solely or jointly Creates. “Company Innovations” means all Innovations, and any associated intellectual property rights, which Executive may solely or jointly Create, during Executive’s employment with the Company, which (i) relate, at the time Created, to the Company’s business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (ii) were developed on any amount of the Company’s time or with the use of any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, or (iii) resulted from any work Executive performed for the Company. Executive is notified that Company Innovations does not include any Innovation which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870. “Create” means to create, conceive, reduce to practice, derive, develop or make. “Innovations” means processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, improvements, inventions (whether or not protectable under patent laws), works of authorship, information fixed in any tangible medium of expression (whether or not protectable under copyright laws), mask works, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, trade secrets, know-how, ideas (whether or not protectable under trade secret laws), and other subject matter protectable under patent, copyright, moral rights, mask work, trademark, trade secret or other laws regarding proprietary rights, including new or useful art, combinations, discoveries, formulae, manufacturing techniques, technical developments, discoveries, artwork, software and designs. Executive hereby assigns (and will assign) to the Company all Company Innovations. Executive shall perform (at the Company’s expense), during and after Executive’s employment, all acts reasonably deemed necessary or desirable by the Company to assist the Company in obtaining and enforcing the full benefits, enjoyment, rights and title throughout the world in the Company Innovations. Such acts may include execution of documents and assistance or cooperation (i) in the filing, prosecution, registration, and memorialization of assignment of patent, copyright, mask work or other applications, (ii) in the enforcement of any applicable Proprietary Rights, and (iii) in other legal proceedings related to the Company’s Innovations. “Proprietary Rights” means patents, copyrights, mask work, moral rights, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. No provision in this Agreement is intended to require Executive to assign or offer to assign any of Executive’s rights in any invention for which Executive can establish that no trade secret information of the Company were used, and which was developed on Executive’s own time, unless the invention relates to the Company’s actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company.
5.2.    Remedies. Executive’s duties under this Article V shall survive termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and the termination of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that a remedy at law for any breach or threatened breach by Executive of Article V, as well as Executive’s obligations pursuant to Section 6.2 and Article VII below, would be inadequate, and Executive therefore agrees that the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in case of any such breach or threatened breach.
ARTICLE VI
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
6.1.    Other Activities.
(a)    Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.1(b), Executive shall not, during the term of this Agreement undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor, unless he obtains the prior written consent of the Board.
(b)    Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In addition, subject to Executive providing prior written




notice to the Board, Executive shall be allowed to serve as a member of the board of directors of one (1) other for-profit entity at any time during the term of this Agreement, so long as such service does not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder; provided, however, that the Board, in its discretion, may require that Executive resign from such director position if it determines that such resignation would be in the best interests of the Company.
6.2.    Competition/Investments. During the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, Executive shall not (except on behalf of the Company) directly or indirectly, whether as an officer, director, stockholder, partner, proprietor, associate, representative, consultant, or in any capacity whatsoever engage in, become financially interested in, be employed by or have any business connection with any other person, corporation, firm, partnership or other entity whatsoever which are known by Executive to compete directly with the Company, throughout the world, in any line of business engaged in (or planned to be engaged in) by the Company; provided, however, that anything above to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive may own, as a passive investor, securities of any competitor corporation, so long as Executive’s direct holdings in any one such corporation do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than 1% of the voting stock of such corporation. The provisions of this Section 6.2 shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 6.2 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. Company and Executive understand that the post-employment restrictive covenants under this Section 6.2 do not apply and will not be enforced in California or other states where such restrictive covenants are not permitted.
ARTICLE VII
NONINTERFERENCE
Executive shall not during the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, either on Executive’s own account or jointly with or as a manager, agent, officer, employee, consultant, partner, joint venturer, owner or stockholder or otherwise on behalf of any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly solicit, induce attempt to solicit any of (i) its customers or clients to terminate their relationship with the Company or to cease purchasing services or products from the Company or (ii) its officers or employees or offer employment to any person who is an officer or employee of the Company; provided, however, that a general advertisement to which an employee of the Company responds shall in no event be deemed to result in a breach of this Article VII.
Executive agrees not to harass or disparage the Company or its employees, clients, directors or agents, and the Company hereby agrees not to, and to instruct its officers and directors not to, harass or disparage Executive; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; or (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term.
The provisions of this Article VII shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Article VII is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1.    Notices. Any notices provided hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by facsimile) or the third day after mailing by first class mail, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at Executive’s address as listed on the Company’s books and records.
8.2.    Tax Withholding. Executive acknowledges that all amounts and benefits payable under this Agreement are subject to deduction and withholding to the extent required by applicable law.




8.3.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.
8.4.    Waiver. If either party should waive any breach of any provisions of this Agreement, they shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.5.    Complete Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Executive, dated as of January 30, 2013, as amended, constitute the entire agreement between Executive and the Company and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of their agreement with regard to this subject matter, and will supersede all prior agreements, understandings, discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, the Amended and Restated Senior Officer Employment Agreement by and between TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. and Executive dated November 19, 2015, any offer letter agreement or promise of change in control or severance protection. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein or therein, and cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly-authorized officer of the Company and Executive.
8.6.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
8.7.    Headings. The headings of the sections hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.
8.8.    Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign his rights or delegate his duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company.
8.9.    Arbitration. Unless otherwise prohibited by law or specified below, all disputes, claims and causes of action, in law or equity, arising from or relating to this Agreement or its enforcement, performance, breach, or interpretation (each, a “Claim”) shall be resolved solely and exclusively by final and binding arbitration held in Orange County, California through Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (“JAMS”) in conformity with the then-existing JAMS employment arbitration rules and California law. The arbitrator shall: (a) provide adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute; and (b) issue a written arbitration decision, to include the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions and a statement of the award. However, nothing in this section is intended to prevent either party from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any such arbitration. The Company shall bear the costs of any such arbitration. Executive and the Company understand that by agreement to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to this Section 8.9, they will not have the right to have any Claim decided by a jury or a court, but shall instead have any Claim decided through arbitration. Executive and the Company waive any constitutional or other right to bring claims covered by this Agreement other than in their individual capacities. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, the foregoing waiver includes the ability to assert claims as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
8.10.    Executive Acknowledgement. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choice concerning this Agreement, and has been advised to do so by the Company, and (b) that he has read and understands the Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment.
8.11.    Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the law of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.

By: /s/ Douglas F. Bauer    
Douglas F. Bauer
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Accepted and Agreed:

/s/ Michael D. Grubbs    
Michael D. Grubbs





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SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL PROTECTION AGREEMENT
This SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL PROTECTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [__________], 20[__] (the “Effective Date”), by and between [__________] (“Executive”) and TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Company considers the continued availability of Executive’s services, managerial skills and business experience to be in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders and desires to assure the continued services of Executive on behalf of the Company;
WHEREAS, Executive desired to remain in the employ of the Company upon the understanding that the Company will provide Executive with income security and health benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
1.1.    “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.2.    “Cause” means any of the following events: (i) Executive’s willful failure to follow the reasonable and lawful directions of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer; (ii) conviction of a felony (or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Executive to a felony); (iii) acts of fraud, dishonesty or misappropriation committed by Executive and intended to result in substantial personal enrichment at the expense of the Company; (iv) willful misconduct by Executive in the performance of Executive’s material duties required by this Agreement which is likely to materially damage the financial position or reputation of the Company; or (v) a material breach of this Agreement. The foregoing is an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered “Cause” provided, however, with respect to the acts or omissions set forth in clauses (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, (x) the Board shall provide Executive with 30 days advance written notice detailing the basis for the termination of employment for Cause, (y) during the 30 day period after Executive has received such notice, Executive shall have an opportunity to cure such alleged Cause events and to present his case to the full Board (with the assistance of his own counsel) before any termination for Cause is finalized by a vote of a majority of the Board and (z) Executive shall continue to receive the compensation and benefits provided by this Agreement during the 30 day cure period; provided, further, no act or failure to act of Executive shall be willful or intentional if performed in good faith with the reasonable belief that the action or inaction was in the best interest of the Company.
1.3.    “Change in Control” means (i) the acquisition, other than from the Company, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 50% or more of either the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, but excluding, for this purpose, any such acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or its Subsidiaries, or any entity

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with respect to which, following such acquisition, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding equity of such entity and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting equity of such entity entitled to vote generally in the election of all or substantially all of the members of such entity’s governing body is then beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition in substantially the same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such acquisition, of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be; or (ii) the consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company, in each case, with respect to which all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the respective beneficial owners of the Common Stock and voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do not, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of Common Stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such reorganization, merger or consolidation; or (iii) a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; or (iv) individuals who at the beginning of any two-year period constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual who becomes a director of the Company during such two-year period and whose election, or whose nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, to the Board was either (A) approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board or (B) recommended by a nominating committee comprised entirely of directors who are then Incumbent Board members, shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act), other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents, or an actual or threatened tender offer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) any bona fide primary or secondary public offering shall not constitute a Change in Control and (ii) if a Change in Control constitutes a payment event with respect to any payment or benefit that provides for the deferral of compensation and is subject to Section 409A, the Change in Control transaction or event with respect to such payment or benefit must also constitute a “change in control event,” as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.409A-3(i)(5) to the extent required by Section 409A.
1.4.    “COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended.
1.5.    “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.6.    “Company” means TRI Pointe Group, Inc. or any successor thereto.
1.7.    “Covered Termination” means (a) an Involuntary Termination Without Cause or (b) a voluntary termination for Good Reason. For the avoidance of doubt, neither (i) the termination of Executive’s employment as a result of Executive’s death or Disability nor (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to the terms of Section 2.1 of this Agreement will be deemed to be a Covered Termination.
1.8.    “Disability” shall mean a termination of Executive’s employment due to Executive’s absence from Executive’s duties with the Company on a full-time basis for at least 180 consecutive days as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness which is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers.
1.9.    “Good Reason” means any of the following are undertaken without Executive’s prior written consent: (a) a material diminution in Executive’s title, authority, duties, or responsibilities which substantially reduces




the nature or character of Executive’s position with the Company (or the highest parent entity if the Company has one or more parent entities); (b) a reduction by the Company of Executive’s base salary as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (c) a material reduction by the Company of Executive’s target annual bonus as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (d) relocation of Executive’s principal office (defined as a relocation of Executive’s principal office to a location that increases Executive’s one-way commute by more than fifty (50) miles), provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, reasonable required travel by Executive on the Company’s business shall not constitute a relocation; or (e) any material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s resignation shall not constitute a resignation for “Good Reason” as a result of any event described in the preceding sentence unless (A) Executive provides written notice thereof to the Company within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such event, (B) to the extent correctable, the Company fails to remedy such circumstance or event within thirty (30) days following the Company’s receipt of such written notice and (C) the effective date of Executive’s resignation for “Good Reason” is not later than ninety (90) days after the initial existence of the circumstances constituting Good Reason.
1.10.    “Involuntary Termination Without Cause” means Executive’s dismissal or discharge by the Company other than for Cause.
1.11.    “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date.
1.12.    “Separation from Service” means Executive’s termination of employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).
ARTICLE II
TERM
2.1.    Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the Effective Date and (ii) the termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement. On the third anniversary of the Effective Date and each annual anniversary of such date thereafter (in either case, provided Executive’s employment has not been terminated under this Agreement prior thereto), this Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional year unless either Executive or the Company gives written notice of non-renewal to the other at least 60 days prior to the automatic extension date. If a Change in Control occurs during the initial or an extended term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, continue in effect for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months beyond the month in which the Change in Control occurred. The period from the Effective Date until the earlier of (i) termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement and (ii) the expiration of this Agreement due to non-renewal pursuant to this Section 2.1 is referred to as the “Term.”
ARTICLE III
SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS
3.1.    Severance Benefits. Upon Executive’s termination of employment, Executive shall receive any accrued but unpaid base salary and other accrued and unpaid compensation, including any accrued but unpaid vacation and annual cash bonus that has been earned with respect to any calendar year ending prior to Executive’s termination date, but remains unpaid as of the date of the termination. If the termination is due to a Covered Termination, provided that Executive delivers an effective general release of all claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form acceptable to the Company (a “Release of Claims”) that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the Covered Termination, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 3.1(a) or (b), as applicable. If the termination is due to Executive’s




death or Disability, provided that Executive (or Executive’s beneficiaries or estate) delivers an effective Release of Claims that becomes effective and irrevocable within sixty (60) days following such termination of employment, Executive shall be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 3.1(c).
(a)    Covered Termination Not Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination which occurs at any time other than during the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to [[__] times] the sum of (i) Executive’s annual base salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s target annual bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
(b)    Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs within the period beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following:
(i)    An amount equal to [[__] times] the sum of (i) Executive’s annual base salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s target annual bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as




administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination.
(ii)    Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, a pro-rata portion of Executive's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) payable, less applicable withholdings, at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company.
(iii)    The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments.
If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith.
(c)    Termination Due to Death or Disability. In the event that Executive's employment is terminated at any time due to Executive's death or Disability, Executive (or Executive's beneficiaries or estate) shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to Executive's target annual bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's termination occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date of termination (and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the termination). In addition, in the event that Executive’s employment is terminated due to Disability, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (i) the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment and (ii) the date Executive and Executive's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s life and disability insurance coverage through the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in




either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. .
3.2.    280G Provisions. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any payment or distribution Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (“Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (b) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then such Payment shall either be (i) delivered in full, or (ii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such Payment being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the largest payment, notwithstanding that all or some portion the Payment may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. The accounting firm engaged by the Company for general audit purposes as of the day prior to the effective date of the Change in Control shall perform the foregoing calculations. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to the determinations by such accounting firm required to be made hereunder. The accounting firm shall provide its calculations to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which Executive’s right to a Payment is triggered (if requested at that time by the Company or Executive) or such other time as requested by the Company or Executive. Any good faith determinations of the accounting firm made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company and Executive. Any reduction in payments and/or benefits pursuant to this Section 3.2 will occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits payable to Executive.
3.3.    Section 409A.
(a)    Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if Executive is deemed at the time of his Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code which would subject Executive to a tax obligation under Section 409A of the Code, such portion of Executive’s benefits shall not be provided to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six- month period measured from the date of Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s death. Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 3.3(a) shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under the Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein.
(b)    Any reimbursements payable to Executive pursuant to the Agreement shall be paid to Executive no later than 30 days after Executive provides the Company with a written request for reimbursement, and to the extent that any such reimbursements are deemed to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (i) such amounts shall be paid or reimbursed to Executive promptly, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense is incurred, (ii) the amount of any such payments eligible for reimbursement in one year shall not affect the payments or expenses that are eligible for payment or reimbursement in any other taxable year, and (iii) Executive’s right to such payments or reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(c)    For purposes of Section 409A of the Code (including, without limitation, for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’s right to receive installment payments under the Agreement shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment.
3.4.    Mitigation. Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided




for under this Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as a result of employment by another employer or by any retirement benefits received by Executive after the date of the Covered Termination, or otherwise.
3.5.    Equity Coordination. For the avoidance of doubt, all equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units and other equity-based compensation granted by the Company to Executive under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans shall be subject to the terms of such plans and Executive’s equity award agreements with respect thereto.
ARTICLE IV
LIMITATION ON RIGHTS
4.1.    No Employment Contract. This Agreement, including the recitals hereto, shall not be deemed to create a contract of employment between the Company and Executive and shall create no right in Executive to continue in the Company’s employment for any specific period of time, or to create any other rights in Executive or obligations on the part of the Company, except as expressly set forth herein. Except as expressly set forth herein, this Agreement shall not restrict the right of the Company to terminate Executive’s employment at any time for any reason, or restrict the right of Executive to terminate his or her employment.

4.2.    No Other Exclusions. This Agreement shall not be construed to exclude Executive from participation in any other compensation or benefit programs in which Executive is specifically eligible to participate either prior to or following the execution of this Agreement, or any such programs that generally are available to other executive personnel of the Company, nor shall it affect the kind and amount of other compensation to which Executive is entitled; provided, however, that if amounts are payable pursuant to Section 3.1, such amounts are in lieu of any amounts payable under any severance plan or policy.
ARTICLE V
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OBLIGATIONS
5.1.    Agreement. All Company Innovations shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company without further compensation and are “works made for hire” as that term is defined under the United States copyright laws. Executive shall promptly notify the Company of any Company Innovations that Executive solely or jointly Creates. “Company Innovations” means all Innovations, and any associated intellectual property rights, which Executive may solely or jointly Create, during Executive’s employment with the Company, which (i) relate, at the time Created, to the Company’s business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (ii) were developed on any amount of the Company’s time or with the use of any of the Company’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, or (iii) resulted from any work Executive performed for the Company. Executive is notified that Company Innovations does not include any Innovation which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870. “Create” means to create, conceive, reduce to practice, derive, develop or make. “Innovations” means processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, improvements, inventions (whether or not protectable under patent laws), works of authorship, information fixed in any tangible medium of expression (whether or not protectable under copyright laws), mask works, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, trade secrets, know-how, ideas (whether or not protectable under trade secret laws), and other subject matter protectable under patent, copyright, moral rights, mask work, trademark, trade secret or other laws regarding proprietary rights, including new or useful art, combinations, discoveries, formulae, manufacturing techniques, technical developments, discoveries, artwork, software and designs. Executive hereby assigns (and will assign) to the Company all Company Innovations. Executive shall perform (at the Company’s expense), during and after Executive’s employment, all acts reasonably deemed necessary or desirable by the Company to assist the Company in obtaining and enforcing the full benefits, enjoyment, rights and title throughout the world in the Company Innovations. Such acts may include execution of documents and assistance or cooperation (i) in the filing, prosecution, registration, and




memorialization of assignment of patent, copyright, mask work or other applications, (ii) in the enforcement of any applicable Proprietary Rights, and (iii) in other legal proceedings related to the Company’s Innovations. “Proprietary Rights” means patents, copyrights, mask work, moral rights, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. No provision in this Agreement is intended to require Executive to assign or offer to assign any of Executive’s rights in any invention for which Executive can establish that no trade secret information of the Company were used, and which was developed on Executive’s own time, unless the invention relates to the Company’s actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company.
5.2.    Remedies. Executive’s duties under this Article V shall survive termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and the termination of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that a remedy at law for any breach or threatened breach by Executive of Article V, as well as Executive’s obligations pursuant to Section 6.2 and Article VII below, would be inadequate, and Executive therefore agrees that the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in case of any such breach or threatened breach.
ARTICLE VI
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
6.1.    Other Activities.
(a)    Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.1(b), Executive shall not, during the term of this Agreement, undertake or engage in any other employment, occupation or business enterprise, other than ones in which Executive is a passive investor, unless he obtains the prior written consent of the Board.
(b)    Executive may engage in civic and not-for-profit activities so long as such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In addition, subject to Executive providing prior written notice to the Board, Executive shall be allowed to serve as a member of the board of directors of one (1) other for-profit entity at any time during the term of this Agreement, so long as such service does not materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder; provided, however, that the Board, in its discretion, may require that Executive resign from such director position if it determines that such resignation would be in the best interests of the Company.
6.2.    Competition/Investments. During the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, Executive shall not (except on behalf of the Company) directly or indirectly, whether as an officer, director, stockholder, partner, proprietor, associate, representative, consultant, or in any capacity whatsoever engage in, become financially interested in, be employed by or have any business connection with any other person, corporation, firm, partnership or other entity whatsoever which are known by Executive to compete directly with the Company, throughout the world, in any line of business engaged in (or planned to be engaged in) by the Company; provided, however, that anything above to the contrary notwithstanding, Executive may own, as a passive investor, securities of any competitor corporation, so long as Executive’s direct holdings in any one such corporation do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than 1% of the voting stock of such corporation. The provisions of this Section 6.2 shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 6.2 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. Company and Executive understand that the post-employment restrictive covenants under this Section 6.2 do not apply and will not be enforced in California or other states where such restrictive covenants are not permitted.




ARTICLE VII
NONINTERFERENCE
Executive shall not during the term of Executive’s employment by the Company and for a period of one (1) year following Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, either on Executive’s own account or jointly with or as a manager, agent, officer, employee, consultant, partner, joint venturer, owner or stockholder or otherwise on behalf of any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly solicit, induce attempt to solicit any of (i) its customers or clients to terminate their relationship with the Company or to cease purchasing services or products from the Company or (ii) its officers or employees or offer employment to any person who is an officer or employee of the Company; provided, however, that a general advertisement to which an employee of the Company responds shall in no event be deemed to result in a breach of this Article VII.
Executive agrees not to harass or disparage the Company or its employees, clients, directors or agents, and the Company hereby agrees not to, and to instruct its officers and directors not to, harass or disparage Executive; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; or (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term.
The provisions of this Article VII shall survive the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Article VII is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1.    Notices. Any notices provided hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of personal delivery (including personal delivery by facsimile) or the third day after mailing by first class mail, to the Company at its primary office location and to Executive at Executive’s address as listed on the Company’s books and records.
8.2.    Tax Withholding. Executive acknowledges that all amounts and benefits payable under this Agreement are subject to deduction and withholding to the extent required by applicable law.
8.3.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.
8.4.    Waiver. If either party should waive any breach of any provisions of this Agreement, they shall not thereby be deemed to have waived any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
8.5.    Complete Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Executive, dated as of [__________], 20[__], as may be amended from time to time, constitute the entire agreement between Executive and the Company and is the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of their agreement with regard to this subject matter, and will supersede all prior agreements, understandings,




discussions, negotiations and undertakings, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation other than those expressly contained herein or therein, and cannot be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly-authorized officer of the Company and Executive.
8.6.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, any one of which need not contain signatures of more than one party, but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
8.7.    Headings. The headings of the sections hereof are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof nor to affect the meaning thereof.
8.8.    Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive and the Company, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, except that Executive may not assign his rights or delegate his duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company.
8.9.    Arbitration. Unless otherwise prohibited by law or specified below, all disputes, claims and causes of action, in law or equity, arising from or relating to this Agreement or its enforcement, performance, breach, or interpretation (each, a “Claim”) shall be resolved solely and exclusively by final and binding arbitration held in Orange County, California through Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (“JAMS”) in conformity with the then-existing JAMS employment arbitration rules and California law. The arbitrator shall: (a) provide adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute; and (b) issue a written arbitration decision, to include the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions and a statement of the award. However, nothing in this section is intended to prevent either party from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any such arbitration. The Company shall bear the costs of any such arbitration. Executive and the Company understand that by agreement to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to this Section 8.9, they will not have the right to have any Claim decided by a jury or a court, but shall instead have any Claim decided through arbitration. Executive and the Company waive any constitutional or other right to bring claims covered by this Agreement other than in their individual capacities. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, the foregoing waiver includes the ability to assert claims as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
8.10.    Executive Acknowledgement. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choice concerning this Agreement, and has been advised to do so by the Company, and (b) that he has read and understands the Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment.
8.11.    Choice of Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by the law of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of law provisions thereof.
[Signature page follows]





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
TRI POINTE GROUP, INC.,
a Delaware corporation


By:    
 
Name:
Its:    



Accepted and Agreed:

 
[__________]







Exhibit 31.1
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I, Douglas F. Bauer, certify that:
(1)
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of TRI Pointe Group, Inc.;

(2)
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

a.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 25, 2019
/s/ Douglas F. Bauer
 
Douglas F. Bauer
 
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)





Exhibit 31.2
SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION
I, Michael D. Grubbs, certify that:
(1)
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of TRI Pointe Group, Inc.;

(2)
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

a.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

a.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

b.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

a.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 25, 2019
/s/ Michael D. Grubbs
 
Michael D. Grubbs
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)





Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Report of TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Douglas F. Bauer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 25, 2019
/s/ Douglas F. Bauer
 
Douglas F. Bauer
 
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)





Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Report of TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael D. Grubbs, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 25, 2019
/s/ Michael D. Grubbs
 
Michael D. Grubbs
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)