UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report /Date of earliest event reported: July 8, 2005
COMSTOCK HOMEBUILDING COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE |
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1-32375 |
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20-1164345 |
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(IRS Employer |
11465 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, SUITE 510
RESTON, VIRGINIA 20910
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (703) 883-1700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a- 12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a- 12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 6, 2005, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors of Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. (the Company), including a majority of the independent members of the Board of Directors, awarded cash and equity bonuses to certain executive officers in the following amounts:
1. Christopher Clemente, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, options to purchase 41,096 shares of the Companys Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the Common Stock) at a purchase price of $23.90. The stock options will vest in four semi-annual equal installments beginning on December 31, 2006.
2. Gregory V. Benson, a director, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, options to purchase 13,699 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $23.90. The stock options will vest in four semi-annual equal installments beginning on December 31, 2006.
3. Bruce J. Labovitz, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, options to purchase 31,507 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $23.90 and a cash bonus of $300,000. The stock options will vest in four semi-annual equal installments beginning on December 31, 2006.
4. William P. Bensten, Senior Vice President of the Company, options to purchase 6,849 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $23.90. The stock options will vest in four semi-annual equal installments beginning on December 31, 2006.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
On July 7, 2005 and July 8, 2005, the Company issued press releases announcing preliminary results for the three months ended June 30, 2005, including new orders, settlements and backlog information. Copies of the press releases are furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and these exhibits are incorporated by reference in their entirety into this Item 2.02.
The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibits shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release by Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc., dated July 7, 2005. |
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99.2 |
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Press Release by Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc., dated July 8, 2005. |
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 8, 2005
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COMSTOCK HOMEBUILDING COMPANIES, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Jubal R. Thompson |
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Jubal R. Thompson |
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General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
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Number |
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99.1 |
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Press Release by Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc., dated July 7, 2005. |
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99.2 |
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Press Release by Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc., dated July 8, 2005. |
Exhibit 99.1
[PRESS RELEASE]
Comstock
Homebuilding Companies, Inc. Reports 98% Growth in New Order Revenue For Second Quarter 2005
Thursday July 7, 4:00 pm ET
Company Says Its New Orders for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Keep It on Track to Achieve Record Breaking New Order Revenue in 2005
RESTON, Va., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI - News), said today that the continued strength of its core market of the Greater Washington, DC area combined with its aggressive growth efforts since its IPO in December 2004 have resulted in a more than doubling of new orders in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to the same quarter of 2004. Backlog revenue at June 30, 2005, reached $268.6 million versus $60.4 million on the same date last year.
These results are leading indicators that suggest to us we are solidly on track to achieve our new order revenue goals for the full year 2005, said Chairman and CEO Christopher Clemente. We believe that our inventory and business model are well aligned with the demand trends in our core market.
The Company indicated that the quarter reflected growth in each category reported as follows:
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For the three months ended June 30, |
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(numbers in 000s except units) |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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% Change |
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New Orders |
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71 |
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144 |
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102.8 |
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New Order Revenue |
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26,063 |
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51,585 |
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97.9 |
% |
Settlements |
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88 |
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123 |
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39.8 |
% |
Backlog |
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60,433 |
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268,624 |
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344.5 |
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For the six months ended June 30, |
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(numbers in 000s except units) |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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% Change |
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New Orders |
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203 |
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400 |
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97.0 |
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New Order Revenue |
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73,160 |
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159,841 |
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118.5 |
% |
Settlements |
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134 |
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201 |
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50.0 |
% |
Backlog |
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60,433 |
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268,624 |
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344.5 |
% |
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Average new order price |
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360.4 |
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399.6 |
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10.9 |
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In addition, the Company reported the following project-specific information:
In April 2005 the Company opened for sales at its Penderbrook condominium conversion project in Fairfax, Virginia. During the first 30 days the Company sold exclusively to existing tenants. After that the Company opened for sales to the general public. During the second quarter the Company reported 86 new orders valued at approximately $21.5 million. As of June 30, 2005 the Company had settled 74 units;
100% of released units have been sold at the Companys Eclipse at Potomac Yard project. At June 30, 2005, backlog at the Companys Eclipse on Potomac Yard project was approximately $146.2 million. Remaining units are scheduled to be released later this year. Deliveries are currently scheduled to begin in the second half of 2006;
Renovations at the Companys Villas at Countryside condominiums are on schedule and sales will open in July to the existing tenants and in August to the general public. Deliveries are expected to begin in September of 2005.
Our success with both the opening of Penderbrook and the closing of our follow-on offering made this a very exciting quarter at Comstock, continued Christopher Clemente. We believe that the overwhelming success of our follow- on offering supports our business model of demographic diversification through an extensive product mix including both high-rise and mid-rise condominiums as well as in-fill redevelopment projects and condominium conversions. Our average new order price for the first half of the year was $399,600 which is consistent with our goal of providing affordable upscale product to the first time and early move-up buyers in our markets. I believe that these preliminary results for the first half of the year establish a significant foundation for the growth we are projecting for 2005 and beyond.
About Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. Comstock is a production homebuilder that develops, builds, and markets single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. The Company currently operates in the Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, North Carolina markets where it targets a diverse range of buyers, including first-time, early move-up, secondary move- up, empty nester move-down and active adult home buyers. For more information on Comstock, please visit http://www.comstockhomebuilding.com.
The Company will report full operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2005 after close of market on August 1, 2005.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve uncertainties and risks. These include statements regarding events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, such as statements about the Companys strategies to improve operating performance. Please refer to the Companys prospectus and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete discussion of these and other important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected by these forward-looking statements.
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Exhibit 99.2
[PRESS RELEASE]
Media Contact: |
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Company Contact: |
Carrie Blewitt |
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Bruce Labovitz |
Qorvis Communications |
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Chief Financial Officer |
202.448.3129 |
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703.883.1700 ext. 131 |
cblewitt@qorvis.com |
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bruce.labovitz@comstockcompanies.com |
COMSTOCK HOMEBUILDING
COMPANIES, INC. ADDS $7.6 MILLION TO
REPORTED SECOND
QUARTER PRELIMINARY NEW ORDER REVENUE
RESTON, VA July 8, 2005 Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI), said today that 16 units sold at the Companys Eclipse at Potomac Yard project during the three months ended June 30, 2005 had been inadvertently excluded from its reported new order revenue for the quarter. Reported backlog for the Company and the Eclipse at Potomac Yard project remained as previously reported.
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For the three months ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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(number in 000s except units) |
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New Orders |
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71 |
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160 |
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125.4 |
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New Order Revenue |
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26,063 |
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59,160 |
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127.0 |
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Settlements |
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88 |
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123 |
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39.8 |
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Backlog |
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60,433 |
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268,624 |
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344.5 |
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About Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. Comstock is a production homebuilder that develops, builds, and markets single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. The Company currently operates in the Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, North Carolina markets where it targets a diverse range of buyers, including first-time, early move-up, secondary move-up, empty nester move-down and active adult home buyers. For more information on Comstock, please visit www.comstockhomebuilding.com.
The Company will report full operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2005 after close of market on August 1, 2005.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve uncertainties and risks. These include statements regarding events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, such as statements about the Companys strategies to improve operating performance. Please refer to the Companys prospectus and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete discussion of these and other important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected by these forward-looking statements.